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Lyrics & meaning

Anbu Malargalin

From Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu · 1986

Lyricist
K. Kalimuthu
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Anbu malargalin solai idhuThis is a garden of love flowers
Aasai manam itta kolam idhuThis is a rangoli pattern drawn by a longing heart
Anbu malargalin solai idhuThis is a garden of love flowers
Aasai manam itta kolam idhuThis is a rangoli pattern drawn by a longing heart
Sondhangalae bandhangalaeOh beloved relatives, oh cherished bonds
Sondhangalae bandhangalaeOh beloved relatives, oh cherished bonds
Sorgam idhu endru solli magizhgindraRejoicing in declaring that this place is heaven
Female
Anbu malargalin solai idhuThis is a garden of love flowers
Aasai manam itta kolam idhuThis is a rangoli pattern drawn by a longing heart
Female
Kannil theriyudhu anbin ellaiThe boundary of love is visible in the eyes
Kaanum kanavukku ellai illaiThere is no limit to the dreams one beholds
Mannil nilaikkindra kaalam varaiAs long as time endures on this earth
Mangalam pongida enna kuraiWhat lack is there for prosperity to overflow?
Kanmaniyae siru pon vilakkaeOh darling, precious little golden lamp
Muzhu nilavaai… pudhu malaraai…Like a full moon… like a fresh flower…
Muzhu nilavaai pudhu malaraaiLike a full moon, like a fresh flower
Unnil irundhu ivvaiyathil vaazhvenThrough you, I shall live in this world
Female
Anbu malargalin solai idhuThis is a garden of love flowers
Aasai manam itta kolam idhuThis is a rangoli pattern drawn by a longing heart
Sondhangalae bandhangalaeOh beloved relatives, oh cherished bonds
Sorgam idhu endru solli magizhgindraRejoicing in declaring that this place is heaven
Female
Anbu malargalin solai idhuThis is a garden of love flowers
Aasai manam itta kolam idhuThis is a rangoli pattern drawn by a longing heart
Female
Andhiyin sandhippu nitham nithamThe twilight meeting happening day after day
Anbu vazhangidum mutham muthamKisses showered warmly with love
Indha pozhudhu enakkinimaiThis present moment brings pure sweetness to me
Irundhu magizhvadhu un kadamaiTo remain and cherish this joy is your duty
Vaazhum varai vaazhndhiruppenAs long as I live, I shall live fully
Vaazhbavarai vaazhthi selvenI shall shower blessings upon all who live
Vaazhbavarai vaazhthi selvenI shall shower blessings upon all who live
Nenja niraivoru vaazhthugirenI bless everyone with a heart filled with contentment
Female
Anbu malargalin solai idhuThis is a garden of love flowers
Aasai manam itta kolam idhuThis is a rangoli pattern drawn by a longing heart
Sondhangalae bandhangalaeOh beloved relatives, oh cherished bonds
Sondhangalae bandhangalaeOh beloved relatives, oh cherished bonds
Sorgam idhu endru solli magizhgindraRejoicing in declaring that this place is heaven
Female
Anbu malargalin solai idhuThis is a garden of love flowers
Aasai manam itta kolam idhuThis is a rangoli pattern drawn by a longing heart
Mm…mmm…mmm…mm…mmm…mmm…[Humming]
Mm…mmm…mmm…mm…mmm…mmm…[Humming]

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a joyful celebration of family, kinship, and domestic bliss. It metaphorically describes a loving household as a lush garden filled with flowers of love and a decorative kolam created by heartfelt desires. The speaker expresses deep fulfillment, equating the warmth of relationships and family gathering to a heavenly existence on earth. The lyrics convey a sense of endless hope, contentment, and affection toward loved ones. The speaker highlights the beauty of daily intimate moments, describing a life anchored in unconditional love, mutual respect, and heartfelt blessings for everyone around.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagaim (Metaphor)

Anbu malargalin solai idhu / Aasai manam itta kolam idhu

Compares love to a blooming flower garden ('Anbu malargalin solai') and a decorative floor pattern ('Aasai manam itta kolam').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Sondhangalae bandhangalae

Rhyming end words 'sondhangalae' and 'bandhangalae' creating a rhythmic musical cadence.

Anaphora / Repetition

Andhiyin sandhippu nitham nitham / Anbu vazhangidum mutham mutham

Repetition of words like 'nitham nitham' and 'mutham mutham' for emphasis and poetic melody.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Kannil theriyudhu anbin ellai / Mannil nilaikkindra kaalam varai

The second consonant 'n' is repeated across successive lines ('Kannil' / 'Mannil').

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Trivia

The song is written by K. Kalimuthu, a prominent Tamil politician and speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, who was also an accomplished poet and lyricist. The music for the movie 'Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu' (1986) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.

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