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Anbu Ennum Female

From Maadi Veettu Ezhai · 1981

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Maadi Veettu Ezhai
Movie release year
1981
Lyrics added on
23 Apr 2024

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Anbu ennum nalla thaen kalandhu ingu
Naan koduthaen indha nal virundhu
Anbu ennum nalla thaen kalandhu ingu
Naan koduthaen indha nal virundhu
Indha mannanai thediya paavai oru
Maadi veetu ezhai
Indha mannanai thediya paavai oru
Maadi veetu ezhai
Arusuvai annam aranmanai vaasam
Nee illai endraal yaar kettadhu
Arusuvai annam aranmanai vaasam
Nee illai endraal yaar kettadhu
Oru pidi soru oru muzha aadai
Un kaigal thandhaal pon pondrathu
Un kaigal thandhaal pon pondrathu
Anbu ennum nalla thaen kalandhu ingu
Naan koduthaen indha nal virundhu
Indha mannanai thediya paavai oru
Maadi veetu ezhai
Koondhalil poovum kunguma saandhum
Neengaadha selvam nee thandhadhu
Kurunagai ennum oru nagai podhum
Aanandha vellam naan kandathu
Aanandha vellam naan kandathu
Anbu ennum nalla thaen kalandhu ingu
Naan koduthaen indha nal virundhu
Kadal vazhi sellum padagugal rendum
Kaalangal vandhaal karai yeralam
Ilaiyudhir kaalam oru sila maadham
Ilavenir thirunaal edhirparkkalam
Ilavenir thirunaal edhirparkkalam
Anbu ennum nalla thaen kalandhu ingu
Naan koduthaen indha nal virundhu
Indha mannanai thediya paavai oru
Maadi veetu ezhai
Mixing the sweet honey of love,
I have served this wonderful feast here.
Mixing the sweet honey of love,
I have served this wonderful feast here.
The woman who came searching for this king
is a poor girl in a grand mansion...
The woman who came searching for this king
is a poor girl in a grand mansion...
A grand feast and living in a palace—
who even asked for them without you?
A grand feast and living in a palace—
who even asked for them without you?
A handful of rice and simple cloth to wear,
feel like gold if given by your hands.
Feel like gold if given by your hands.
Mixing the sweet honey of love,
I have served this wonderful feast here.
The woman who came searching for this king
is a poor girl in a grand mansion...
Flowers in my hair and the red kumkum mark on my forehead
are the timeless treasures you gave me.
Just that one piece of jewelry, your gentle smile, is enough,
to bring me a flood of pure joy...
To bring me a flood of pure joy...
Mixing the sweet honey of love,
I have served this wonderful feast here.
The two boats journeying across the sea
will reach the shore when the right time comes.
Autumn lasts for only a few months,
and we can soon look forward to spring...
And we can soon look forward to spring...
Mixing the sweet honey of love,
I have served this wonderful feast here.
The woman who came searching for this king
is a poor girl in a grand mansion...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This soulful song from 'Maadi Veettu Ezhai' portrays a woman's profound devotion and humility in love. She highlights that luxurious delights—such as rich food or living in a palace—are entirely meaningless without her partner's presence. Even the simplest provisions, like a handful of food or basic clothing, feel as valuable as gold when offered by his hands. She considers his affection, her marital symbols (flowers and kumkum), and his subtle smile to be her true, immortal wealth. In the final verse, she offers a hopeful outlook on life by comparing their journey to two boats crossing the sea. Just as autumn inevitably gives way to spring, she believes that temporary hardships and separations will pass, bringing back a season of joy and togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Urvagam)

Anbu ennum nalla thaen kalandhu ingu

Love is directly equated to 'good honey' ('Anbu ennum nalla thaen'), and a gentle smile is metaphorically described as a piece of jewelry ('Kurunagai ennum oru nagai').

Simile (Upamai)

Un kaigal thandhaal pon pondrathu

The phrase 'pon pondrathu' compares simple gifts given by the beloved's hands directly to gold using explicit comparative language ('pondrathu').

Oxymoron / Paradox

Maadi veetu ezhai

The title phrase 'Maadi veetu ezhai' juxtaposes 'maadi veedu' (a luxurious multi-story house) with 'ezhai' (a poor person), highlighting emotional or spiritual humility despite material wealth.

Allegory / Seasonal Imagery

Ilaiyudhir kaalam oru sila maadham

Uses nature's cycle—leaf-fall season (autumn) followed by spring—as an allegory for enduring transient sorrow while awaiting eventual happiness.

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Trivia

'Maadi Veettu Ezhai' (1981) features classic compositions by legendary music director M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali. P. Susheela's soothing rendition vividly captures the poignant emotional depth of the protagonist.

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