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Lyrics & meaning

Anbin Uruvam

From Magale Un Samathu · 1964

Lyricist
M. K. Aathmanathan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
G. K. Venkatesh
Details
Magale Un Samathu1964

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Anbin uravum neeyaeYou are the very bond of love,
Amma engal thaayae aanandha vaazhvaeO Mother, our mother, a joyful life
Amaivadhu unnalae avaniyilaeIs attained only through you in this world.
Amaivadhu unnalae avaniyilaeIs attained only through you in this world.
Female
Anbin uravum neeyaeYou are the very bond of love,
Amma engal thaayae aanandha vaazhvaeO Mother, our mother, a joyful life
Amaivadhu unnalae avaniyilaeIs attained only through you in this world.
Amaivadhu unnalae avaniyilaeIs attained only through you in this world.
Female
Karunaiyai naadi kanivudan paadiSeeking your mercy and singing with sweet affection,
Urugidum ullamo ulaginil kodiThere are millions of hearts in this world that melt for you.
Unnai nambum ullam thannilIn the heart that places its complete trust in you,
Thunbam sozhamalWithout letting sorrow surround it,
Unadhu arutkannalae paaraiyooWon't you look upon us with your eyes of grace?
Female
Anbin uravum neeyaeYou are the very bond of love,
Amma engal thaayae aanandha vaazhvaeO Mother, our mother, a joyful life
Amaivadhu unnalae avaniyilaeIs attained only through you in this world.
Amaivadhu unnalae avaniyilaeIs attained only through you in this world.
Female
Nanmaigal vaazhndhaeSo that goodness may flourish,
Theemaigal vezhndhaeSo that evil may be defeated,
Unmaiyum uyarndhae oli peravaeAnd truth may rise high to gain glorious light,
Unnaiyalladhu oru thunai yedhuWhat other refuge do we have besides you?
Unnadi pannindhae kanam thavaradhuBowing down at your feet without missing a single moment,
Female
Endhan nenjil pongum inbamSo that the joy overflowing in my heart,
Endrum maaramalMay never change or diminish,
Enai malar kannalae paaraiyoWon't you look at me with your flower-like eyes?
Female
Anbin uravum neeyaeYou are the very bond of love,
Amma engal thaayae aanandha vaazhvaeO Mother, our mother, a joyful life
Amaivadhu unnalae avaniyilaeIs attained only through you in this world.
Amaivadhu unnalae avaniyilaeIs attained only through you in this world.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a tender prayer of devotion addressed to the Mother, expressing that all happiness and fulfillment in the world are born of her love and grace. The singer highlights how millions of hearts yearn for her blessing, praying that she protect them from suffering and guide them with her gaze of grace. Furthermore, the lyrics express a deep yearning for moral victory—that goodness prospers, evil falls, and truth shines brightly. The speaker surrenders completely at the mother's feet, praying for eternal joy through her compassionate look.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Amaivadhu unnalae avaniyilae

Repetition of the initial vowel 'A' sound in 'Amaivadhu' and 'avaniyilae' enhances the rhythmic flow.

Etuukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Nanmaigal vaazhndhae / Theemaigal vezhndhae / Unmaiyum uyarndhae

The second letter '-nmai-' is rhymed in 'Nanmaigal', 'Theemaigal', and 'Unmaiyum'.

Uruvam (Metaphor)

Enai malar kannalae paaraiyo

'Malar kannalae' metaphors eyes as gentle, radiant flowers.

Anaphora (Repetition)

Amaivadhu unnalae avaniyilae

Refrain line repeated to emphasize the foundational importance of the mother's presence in human existence.

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Trivia

The soundtrack of 'Magale Un Samathu' (1964) was composed by G. K. Venkatesh, under whom the legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja worked as an assistant during his early days in Chennai.

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