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Lyrics & meaning

Anbu Vanthathu Male

From Sudarum Sooravaliyum · 1971

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Sudarum Sooravaliyum1971

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Anbu vandhadhuLove has arrived
Ennai aala vandhadhuIt has come to rule over me
Sondham vandhadhuKinship has arrived
Dheiva sorgam vandhadhuDivine heaven has arrived
Male
Anbu vandhadhuLove has arrived
Ennai aala vandhadhuIt has come to rule over me
Sondham vandhadhuKinship has arrived
Dheiva sorgam vandhadhuDivine heaven has arrived
Sondham vandhadhuKinship has arrived
Dheiva sorgam vandhadhuDivine heaven has arrived
Male
{Naalu pergal vaazhum vaazhvu{The kind of life that respectable people live
Naamum vaazhalaamWe too can live
Dhinam nalla aadai nagaigaloduDaily with good clothes and jewelry
Malargal soodalaam} (2)We can adorn ourselves with flowers} (2)
Male
Kan irandil kalakkam indriWithout distress in both eyes
Amaidhi kaanalaamWe can find peace
Kan irandil kalakkam indriWithout distress in both eyes
Amaidhi kaanalaamWe can find peace
Kaalam vellum vellum endruBelieving that time will win and overcome
Urudhi kollalaam uravu kollalaamWe can gain determination and form true bonds
Thaai illaadha pillai thannaiThe motherless child
Naan vida maattenI will not abandon
Naan illaadha podhuWhen I am not around
Dhevan kai vida maattaanGod will not abandon you
Male
Anbu vandhadhuLove has arrived
Ennai aala vandhadhuIt has come to rule over me
Sondham vandhadhuKinship has arrived
Dheiva sorgam vandhadhuDivine heaven has arrived
Male
{Vaazhndhaal ennaalum{If I live, forever
Umakkena vaazhvenI will live for you
Vaadaa malar polaeLike an unfading flower
Ungalai kaappen} (2)I will protect you} (2)
Male
Mannar kula pillaigal polLike children of royal lineage
Magudam soottuvenI will crown you with honor
Nee mangai aagum podhuWhen you grow into a young woman
Kaiyil valaiyal poduvenI will place bangles on your hands
Vaazhthu paaduvenI will sing blessings for you
Manjalodum malargalodumWith auspicious turmeric and flowers
Vaazhndhida cheivenI will ensure you live a prosperous life
Annanodum thangaiyiodumWith an elder brother and a younger sister
Thandhai vaazhuvenI will live as a father to you
Female
Anbu vandhadhuLove has arrived
Ennai aala vandhadhuIt has come to rule over me
Sondham vandhadhuKinship has arrived
Dheiva sorgam vandhadhuDivine heaven has arrived
Laala laala laa laallla laala laala laaLaala laala laa laallla laala laala laa
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This beautiful song from Sudarum Sooravaliyum (1971), written by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan, is a heartwarming expression of unconditional love, guardian care, and familial duty. The singer pledges to protect and nurture a motherless child, assuring them a dignified life filled with happiness, comfort, and peace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Anbu vandhadhu / Ennai aala vandhadhu / Sondham vandhadhu

Repeated line endings with 'vandhadhu' create a rhythmic, melodic structure reflecting contentment.

Upamai (Simile)

Vaadaa malar polae / Ungalai kaappen

Comparing protection to an unfading flower highlighting tender, everlasting care.

Upamai (Simile)

Mannar kula pillaigal pol / Magudam soottuven

Comparing the children to royalty ('Mannar kula pillaigal pol') to express high regard and affection.

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Trivia

Sudarum Sooravaliyum (1971) was directed by Puttanna Kanagal and starred Gemini Ganesan and Jayanthi. The music for the film was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.

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