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Lyrics & meaning

Andhi Velai Vanthapodhu

From Naan Kudithukonde Iruppen · 1982

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Naan Kudithukonde Iruppen1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Anthi velai vantha pothuWhen dusk arrived
Anbu maalai thantha pothuWhen the garland of love was given
Sontha maalai naanI am your own evening garland
Un sonthakkaari naanI am your own beloved woman
Female
Anthi velai vantha pothuWhen dusk arrived
Anbu maalai thantha pothuWhen the garland of love was given
Sontha maalai naanI am your own evening garland
Un sonthakkaari naanI am your own beloved woman
Female
Nee vantha velai nalla velaiThe time you arrived was an auspicious time
Inba naalai sonna naalaiThe day that foretold days of joy
Anbu raani naan un inba devi naanI am the queen of love, I am your goddess of joy
Anbu raani naan un inba devi naanI am the queen of love, I am your goddess of joy
Male
Anthi velai vantha pothuWhen dusk arrived
Anbu maalai thantha pothuWhen the garland of love was given
Sontha maalai naanI am your own evening garland
Un sonthakkaaran naanI am your own man
Male
Anthi velai vantha pothuWhen dusk arrived
Anbu maalai thantha pothuWhen the garland of love was given
Sontha maalai naanI am your own evening garland
Un sonthakkaaran naanI am your own man
Male
Vantha velai nalla velaiThe time you arrived was an auspicious time
Inba naalai sonna naalaiThe day that foretold days of joy
Anbu rajan naan un inba devan naanI am the king of love, I am your god of joy
Anbu rajan naan un inba devan naanI am the king of love, I am your god of joy
Male
Maranthaalum maranthaenae puriyaamal irunthaenaeThough I forgot, I remained without understanding
Thaniththu nindraenae unnai thavikka vittaenaeI stood alone and left you in yearning
Maranthaalum maranthaenae puriyaamal irunthaenaeThough I forgot, I remained without understanding
Thaniththu nindraenae unnai thavikka vittaenaeI stood alone and left you in yearning
Female
Theriyaamal vizhunthaenae thelinthaenae ezhunthaenaeUnknowingly I fell, then I regained clarity and arose
Azhaiththa pinthaanae unnai anaikka vanthaenaeOnly after being called did I come to embrace you
Female
Anthi velai vantha pothuWhen dusk arrived
Anbu maalai thantha pothuWhen the garland of love was given
Sontha maalai naanI am your own evening garland
Un sonthakkaari naanI am your own beloved woman
Male
Vantha velai nalla velaiThe time you arrived was an auspicious time
Inba naalai sonna naalaiThe day that foretold days of joy
Anbu rajan naan un inba devan naanI am the king of love, I am your god of joy
Female :Anbu raani naan un inba devi naanFemale: I am the queen of love, I am your goddess of joy
Female
Mella mella allikkonduEmbracing gently bit by bit
Nalla kadhai sollungalTell a beautiful story
Palli undu neeraadungalRest well and bathe in bliss
Neengal palli undu neeraadungalMay you rest well and bathe in bliss
Female
Velli vairam pon minnaAs silver, diamonds, and gold shine
Thullugindra kann ennaWhat is the secret behind your dancing eyes?
Thuyil vara kollaamal ennam ennennaWhat are these endless thoughts preventing sleep from coming?
Thuyil vara kollaamal ennam ennennaWhat are these endless thoughts preventing sleep from coming?
Male
Kannil vaiththa kadhal thoondilThe hook of love placed in your eyes
Nenjil pattathennammaaHow did it strike my heart, my dear?
Kanni mayil needhaanammaa chellammaaYou are the youthful peacock, my darling
Kannil vaiththa kaadhal thoondilThe hook of love placed in your eyes
Nenjil pattathennammaaHow did it strike my heart, my dear?
Kanni mayil needhaanammaa chellammaaYou are the youthful peacock, my darling
Male
Katti vaiththu kollammaaTie me up and captivate me completely
Kanni vaiththa ponnammaaOh golden woman who set the sweet trap
Thudikkithu ennullam thottu kollammaaMy heart is throbbing, touch me and make me yours
Thudikkithu ennullam thottu kollammaaMy heart is throbbing, touch me and make me yours
Female
Anthi velai vantha pothuWhen dusk arrived
Anbu maalai thantha pothuWhen the garland of love was given
Sontha maalai naanI am your own evening garland
Un sonthakkaari naanI am your own beloved woman
Male
Vantha velai nalla velaiThe time you arrived was an auspicious time
Inba naalai sonna naalaiThe day that foretold days of joy
Anbu rajan naan un inba devan naanI am the king of love, I am your god of joy
Female :Anbu raani naan un inba devi naanFemale: I am the queen of love, I am your goddess of joy

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet from the film 'Naan Kudithukonde Iruppen' expresses deep affection, intimacy, and the joy of marital union between a couple. The lyrics capture the beauty of twilight ('Anthi velai'), symbolizing the setting of a romantic mood where both partners confess their belonging to each other. The male and female voices exchange endearing metaphors, calling each other king and queen of love ('Anbu rajan', 'Anbu raani') and expressing remorse over past misunderstandings and distance. The song transitions into intimate playful dialogue where they admire each other's radiance, gaze, and passion, ultimately celebrating their eternal emotional and physical closeness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Anthi velai vantha pothu / Anbu maalai thantha pothu

Matching first letters in words of adjacent lines, such as 'Anthi velai' and 'Anbu maalai'.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Anthi velai vantha pothu / Anbu maalai thantha pothu

Repetition of the second consonant sound 'n' across consecutive lines (Anthi / Anbu / Sontha).

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Nee vantha velai nalla velai / Inba naalai sonna naalai

Matching end sounds across lines like 'vantha pothu' and 'thantha pothu', as well as 'velai' and 'naalai'.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Kannil vaiththa kadhal thoondil / Nenjil pattathennammaa

Comparing the eyes to a fishing hook ('Kadhal thoondil') that catches the heart of the lover.

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Trivia

'Naan Kudithukonde Iruppen' (1982) features music composed by the legendary maestro M. S. Viswanathan (MSV), with lyrics penned by the iconic Kannadasan. Sung by veteran playback singers T. M. Soundararajan (TMS) and P. Susheela, this duet represents one of the classic romantic collaborations between Kannadasan, MSV, and TMS during the late era of their frequent creative partnerships.

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