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Lyrics & meaning

Angam Puthuvitham

From Veettuku Veedu · 1970

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
L. R. Eswari, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Veettuku Veedu1970

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
LalalaaMale :Hmm mm mmmLalalaa Male: Hmm mm mmm
Female :LalalalalaMale :Hmm hmm hmmmFemale: Lalalalala Male: Hmm hmm hmmm
Female :LalaaaFemale: Lalaaa
Male
Angam pudhu vidhamEvery limb has a novel charm
Azhaginil oru vidhamA unique shade within beauty
Mangai mugam navarasa nilavuThe maiden's face is a moon of nine emotions
Angam pudhu vidhamEvery limb has a novel charm
Azhaginil oru vidhamA unique shade within beauty
Mangai mugam navarasa nilavuThe maiden's face is a moon of nine emotions
Female
Nangai ivalidamWith this young lady here
Navarasam pazhagiyaWell-versed in nine emotions
Ungal mugam adhisaya kanavuYour face is a wondrous dream
Nangai ivalidamWith this young lady here
Navarasam pazhagiyaWell-versed in nine emotions
Ungal mugam adhisaya kanavuYour face is a wondrous dream
Male
Navarasa nilavuMoon of nine emotions
Female :Adhisaya kanavuFemale: Wondrous dream
Male :Navarasa nilavuMale: Moon of nine emotions
Female :Adhisaya kanavuFemale: Wondrous dream
Male
Poovizhi solaigal aadidum thevinilIn the island where flower-like eyes and groves sway
Paravai parakum azhagoIs it the beauty of birds flying?
Deviyin vennira maeniyil vilaiyadumPlaying upon the fair complexion of the goddess
Ponn azhaguGolden beauty
Female
Lalalala…lalalaaaLalalala…lalalaaa
Male
Poovizhi solaigal aadidum thevinilIn the island where flower-like eyes and groves sway
Paravai parakum azhagoIs it the beauty of birds flying?
Deviyin vennira maeniyil vilaiyadumPlaying upon the fair complexion of the goddess
Ponn azhaguGolden beauty
Female
Madhulam poovinil ponn niraIn the golden-hued pomegranate flower
Vandugal mayangi kalikkum azhagoIs it the beauty of bees intoxicated in delight?
Kaadhali naan andha bodhaiyilI, as your beloved, in that sweet intoxication
Uravadum un azhaguYour beauty with which I bond
Male
Lalalalalaa….lalalalalaaaLalalalalaa….lalalalalaaa
Female
Madhulam poovinil ponn niraIn the golden-hued pomegranate flower
Vandugal mayangi kalikkum azhagoIs it the beauty of bees intoxicated in delight?
Kaadhali naan andha bodhaiyilI, as your beloved, in that sweet intoxication
Uravadum un azhaguYour beauty with which I bond
Male
{Karpanai arpudhamImagination is marvelous
Female :Kaadhalae oviyamFemale: Love is a painting
Male :Thottadhum pattadhumMale: At the slightest touch and feel
Female :Thondrumae kaaviyam} (2)Female: An epic poem unfolds (Repeated)
Male
Angam pudhu vidhamEvery limb has a novel charm
Azhaginil oru vidhamA unique shade within beauty
Mangai mugam navarasa nilavuThe maiden's face is a moon of nine emotions
Female : Nangai ivalidamFemale: With this young lady here
Navarasam pazhagiyaWell-versed in nine emotions
Ungal mugam adhisaya kanavuYour face is a wondrous dream
Male
Thaen suvaiyo illai naan suvaiyoIs honey sweeter or am I sweeter?
Ena thaedi anaikkum azhagaeOh beautiful one who searches and embraces me so
Mayi vizhi naadaga paarvaiyilWith a dramatic gaze in your kohl-lined eyes
Kadhai naalum solli viduTell me a story every day
Female
paalinum melliya paniyilum odiyaSofter than milk, running through gentle mist
Paruva kaala isaiyaeOh music of the youthful season
Paarthathu mattum podhumaIs merely looking at each other enough?
Oru paadam solli viduTeach me a lesson in love
Male
Vandhadhu konjamaeWhat has arrived so far is just a little
Female :Varuvadho aayiramFemale: What is yet to come is in thousands
Male :Ovvoru ninavilumMale: In every single thought
Female :Ulagamae nammidamFemale: The whole world belongs to us
Male
Angam pudhu vidhamEvery limb has a novel charm
Azhaginil oru vidhamA unique shade within beauty
Mangai mugam navarasa nilavuThe maiden's face is a moon of nine emotions
Female :Nangai ivalidamFemale: With this young lady here
Navarasam pazhagiyaWell-versed in nine emotions
Ungal mugam adhisaya kanavuYour face is a wondrous dream
Male
Ohh navarasa nilavuOh moon of nine emotions
Female :Hoo adhisaya kanavuFemale: Hoo wondrous dream
Male :Haa navarasa nilavuMale: Haa moon of nine emotions
Female :Adhisaya kanavuFemale: Wondrous dream

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Angam Pudhu Vidham is a classic romantic duet that celebrates physical and emotional intimacy between two lovers through rich, poetic allegories. The hero admires the heroine's grace, comparing her face to a moon capable of reflecting the Navarasas (nine emotional expressions), while the heroine finds her lover's face to be a marvel from a dream. Through sensory imagery involving flowers, honey, music, and golden hues, they express their mutual longing and deep romantic affection. The song concludes with the sentiment that their love journey has only just begun, with infinite moments of joy and togetherness awaiting them in the future.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Angam pudhu vidham / Nangai ivalidam

The second consonant sound 'ng' matches across consecutive lines, creating rhythmic harmony.

Rupakam (Metaphor)

Mangai mugam navarasa nilavu / Kaadhalae oviyam

Compares the heroine's face directly to a moon expressing nine classical rasas (emotions), and love to a painting.

Uvamaani (Imagery / Simile)

Thaen suvaiyo illai naan suvaiyo / paalinum melliya paniyilum odiya

Uses vivid imagery comparing youthful grace and intimacy to honey, soft milk, and dew.

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Trivia

This romantic hit from the 1970 comedy-drama film 'Veettuku Veedu' was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics written by Kannadasan. The film stars Jaishankar and Lakshmi in lead roles and was adapted from the famous stage play 'Srimathi' by Y. G. Parthasarathy.

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