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Anbin Vazhi

From Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja · 2019

Lyricist
Priyan
Singers
Sharanya Srinivas, Aishwarya, Sahana Niren Kumar
Music director
Shabir
Details
Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Anbin vazhi adhuThat path of love
Uyirnilai thaanaeIs the true foundation of life itself
Anbirkillai adaikun thaazhaeThere is no latch that can bolt or restrain love
Chorus
Hoo hoo hohohooHoo hoo hohohoo
Hoo hoo hohohooHoo hoo hohohoo
Hoho ho hoho ho ho ho ho hoHoho ho hoho ho ho ho ho ho
Female
Anbin vazhi adhuThat path of love
Uyirnilai thaanaeIs the true foundation of life itself
Anbirkillai adaikun thaazhaeThere is no latch that can bolt or restrain love
Female
Yaadhum vasapadumEverything will come within reach
Naazhigai koodumThe right time will arrive
Yaavarum thunai ena maarida nerumEveryone will turn into a supportive companion
Female
Koodidum vaazhvidhaiThis life brought together
Innaal unarumWill realize this today
Vaadidum nilaiyilum pookkal sirikkumEven when wilting, flowers will smile
Female
Anbin vazhi adhuThat path of love
Uyirnilai thaanaeIs the true foundation of life itself
Anbirkillai adaikun thaazhaeThere is no latch that can bolt or restrain love
Chorus
{Hoo hoo hohohoo{Hoo hoo hohohoo
Hoo hoo hohohooHoo hoo hohohoo
Hoho ho hoho ho ho ho ho ho} (2)Hoho ho hoho ho ho ho ho ho} (2)
Female
Thanakkenna thanakkennaSelfishly running every day thinking 'What about me?'
Nithamum oodumA completely selfish life is a total burden
Suyanala vaazhvu mothamum baaramTo see God in the smile of a fellow human being
Aduthavan sirippil iraivanai kaanumIn the love of the heart resides God
Idhayathin anbil theivam vaazhumIn the love of the heart resides God
Female
Idhayathin anbil theivam vaazhumThe crying sound of a child
Female
Pillaiyin azhukuralAs soon as it is heard is enough
Kettadhum podhumA mother's breast flows with milk automatically
Thaayin maarbadhu thaanaai oorumIt will relieve the suffering of a fellow human
Saga oru manithanin thuyaram pookkumThrough love, the world will transform beautifully
Anbaal ulagam azhagaai maarumHoo hoo hohohoo
Chorus
Hoo hoo hohohooHoo hoo hohohoo
Hoo hoo hohohooHoho ho hoho ho ho ho ho ho
Hoho ho hoho ho ho ho ho hoYele yeelee ye le ye le ye le
Male
Yele yeelee ye le ye le ye leYele yeelee ye le ye le ye le
Yele yeelee ye le ye le ye leThat path of love
Female
Anbin vazhi adhuIs the true foundation of life itself
Uyirnilai thaanaeFemale: Is the true foundation of life, foundation of life
Female :Uyirnilai thaanae uyirnilai thaanaeFemale: There is no latch that can bolt or restrain love
Female :Anbirkillai adaikun thaazhaeEverything will come within reach
Female
Yaadhum vasapadumThe right time will arrive
Naazhigai koodumEveryone will turn into a supportive companion
Yaavarum thunai ena maarida nerumThis life brought together
Female
Koodidum vaazhvidhaiWill realize this today
Innaal unarumEven when wilting, flowers will smile
Vaadidum nilaiyilum pookkal sirikkumEven when wilting, flowers will smile

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a soul-stirring ode to universal love and empathy, rooted heavily in classical Tamil philosophy. It highlights that living solely for oneself creates a burdensome existence, whereas true divinity is experienced when showing compassion to others. Using the poignant image of a mother's natural emotional response to her child's cry, the song highlights how innate empathy relieves human suffering and brings beauty to the world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Literary Allusion (Thirukkural)

Anbin vazhi adhu / Uyirnilai thaanae / Anbirkillai adaikun thaazhae

Direct borrowing of classic aphorisms from Thiruvalluvar's Thirukkural, specifically Kural 71 ('Anbirkum undo adaikkundhaazh') and Kural 80 ('Anbin vazhiyadhu uyirnilai').

Personification

Vaadidum nilaiyilum pookkal sirikkum

Giving human characteristics (smiling) to flowers in a state of wilting to symbolize hope during suffering.

Metaphor

Suyanala vaazhvu mothamum baaram

Equating a purely selfish life to an unbearable physical weight or burden.

Emotional Analogy / Imagery

Pillaiyin azhukural Kettadhum podhum / Thaayin maarbadhu thaanaai oorum

Using the maternal instinct of lactation triggered by a baby's cry as a vivid image for pure, unconditioned empathy.

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Trivia

The song draws directly from Chapter 8 ('Anbudaimai' / Possession of Love) of the Thirukkural. Additionally, the film's title 'Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja' pays tribute to the famous catchphrase and iconic 1970 song sung by T.M. Soundararajan for M.G. Ramachandran in the film 'En Annan'.

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