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Lyrics & meaning

Anbulla Nanbare

From Deiva Magan · 1969

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Deiva Magan1969

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Male
Anbulla nanbaraeDear friends,
Ho azhagu pengalaeOh beautiful women,
Anbulla nanbaraeDear friends,
Ho azhagu pengalaeOh beautiful women,
Katti katti thallaadaTo embrace closely and sway,
Muththamittu kondaadaTo celebrate with sweet kisses,
Ponnaana nannaalithaeThis is indeed a golden, auspicious day!
Ponnaana nannaalithaeThis is indeed a golden, auspicious day!
Chorus
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Male
Anbulla nanbaraeDear friends,
Ho azhagu pengalaeOh beautiful women,
Male
Kattazhagu vatta mugamA round face of exquisite beauty,
Kattazhagu vatta mugamA round face of exquisite beauty,
En kadhaiyil avalae kadhanaayagiShe alone is the heroine in my story!
Kallirukkum mullai malarA jasmine flower overflowing with sweet nectar,
Kallirukkum mullai malarA jasmine flower overflowing with sweet nectar,
En kanavil malarntha orae kadhaliThe only beloved who bloomed in my dreams!
Male
Kann malarum vanna udal ponnazhagoIs her colorful body blooming like eyes a golden beauty?
Kanniyaval punnagaiyil vennilavoIs that the full white moon glowing in the maiden's smile?
Male
Anbulla nanbaraeDear friends,
Ho azhagu pengalaeOh beautiful women,
Male
Panthadikkum nanthavanamA blooming garden bouncing like a ball,
En paruvam muzhuthum aval nenjilaeMy entire youth resides inside her heart!
Ponnulagam ennulagamA golden world, my entire world,
En pozhuthum sugamum aval kaiyilaeMy time and happiness are in her hands!
Male
Indru mudhal annamaval ennidamaeFrom today onwards, that swan-like lady is mine,
En uravum rani aval thannidamaeAnd my queen of relationships belongs to me!
Male
Anbulla nanbaraeDear friends,
Ho azhagu pengalaeOh beautiful women,
Katti katti thallaadaTo embrace closely and sway,
Muththamittu kondaadaTo celebrate with sweet kisses,
Ponnaana nannaalithaeThis is indeed a golden, auspicious day!
Ponnaana nannaalithaeThis is indeed a golden, auspicious day!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Anbulla Nanbarae is a joyful, celebratory song from the 1969 Tamil classic film Deiva Magan. The protagonist exuberantly calls out to his dear friends and nearby women, sharing his happiness on what he considers a golden day. He sings affectionately about his lover, describing her as the sole heroine of his life's story, a flower filled with nectar, and a beautiful vision that blossomed in his dreams. Her smile shines like the full moon, bringing endless light into his world. In the latter verses, he expresses complete devotion, stating that his youth, time, and happiness now reside in her hands. He proudly proclaims that his swan-like queen belongs to him forever, marking this day as a golden turning point in his life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Kallirukkum mullai malar

Compares the beloved directly to a nectar-filled jasmine flower ('Kallirukkum mullai malar') to highlight her sweetness and purity.

Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Katti katti thallaada

The second consonant 'tti' in 'Katti' rhymes with 'th'/'tt' sound patterns in consecutive rhythmic phrasing 'Muththamittu'.

Uruvagam (Metaphor / Swan Metaphor)

Indru mudhal annamaval ennidamae

Refers to the woman as 'Annam' (swan), representing gracefulness and regal charm.

Visual Imagery

Kanniyaval punnagaiyil vennilavo

Creates a vivid visual image of her smile radiating like a bright white full moon ('vennilavo').

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Trivia

Deiva Magan (1969), featuring Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan in a legendary triple role, made history as the very first Tamil film to be submitted by India for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The song features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyricist Kannadasan's charming verses.

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