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Angamellam Thangamo

From Vazhaiyadi Vazhai · 1972

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Seerkazhi Govindarajan
Music director
Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan
Movie name
Vazhaiyadi Vazhai
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
7 Oct 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Karpagaththin poongombo
Kaamanathu peruvaazhvo
Porpudaiya punniyaththin punniyamo
Puyal sumantha virkuvalai
Pavalamalar virai pooththa virkodiyo
Porpathamo idhu enna arputhamo
Angamellaam thangamo
Manmathan aadum sadhurangamo
Angamellaam thangamo
Manmathan aadum sadhurangamo
Sengani idhazh kovaiyo
Illai illai ilai…aa….aa…aa….aa…aa….
Sengani idhazh kovaiyo illai
Thaen sinthum malar paavaiyo
Sengani idhazh kovaiyo illai
Thaen sinthum malar paavaiyo…oo..oo…
Angamellaam thangamo
Manmathan aadum sadhurangamo
Angamellaam thangamo
Manmathan aadum sadhurangamo
Vaadaatha poo medai neeyallavo
Aadaatha pon vandu naanallavo
Vaadaatha poo medai neeyallavo
Aadaatha pon vandu naanallavo
Aadavaa pudhiya isai paadavaa
Madiyil idam thedavaa
Nee vaa vaa vaa vaa
Aadavaa pudhiya isai paadavaa
Madiyil idam thedavaa
Ennarugil nee vaa vaa vaa…
Angamellaam thangamo
Manmathan aadum sadhurangamo
Angamellaam thangamo….oo…
Jaathimalli poovai killa sammatham thaaraayo
Paathiyodu paathiyaagi ennai seraayo
Jaathimalli poovai killa sammatham thaaraayo
Paathiyodu paathiyaagi ennai seraayo
Idai minnavaa nadai pinnavaa
Vidai sollavaa iru karam thazhuvidavaa
Idai minnavaa nadai pinnavaa
Vidai sollavaa iru karam thazhuvidavaa
Angamellaam thangamo
Manmathan aadum sadhurangamo
Angamellaam thangamo….oo…
Are you a flowering branch of the Karpagam (wish-fulfilling) tree?
Are you the splendid life of Kamadevan (the god of love)?
Are you the blessed fruit of golden virtues?
With bow-like brows and dark cloud-laden water-lily eyes,
Are you a blooming vine fragrant with coral blossoms?
Is this golden poetry, or what kind of wonder is this?
Is your entire body made of gold?
Or is it a chessboard where the god of love plays?
Is your entire body made of gold?
Or is it a chessboard where the god of love plays?
Are your red lips like ripe kovai fruit?
No, no, no... ah...
Are your red lips like ripe kovai fruit, or
Are you a flower-like beauty spilling sweet honey?
Are your red lips like ripe kovai fruit, or
Are you a flower-like beauty spilling sweet honey?
Is your entire body made of gold?
Or is it a chessboard where the god of love plays?
Is your entire body made of gold?
Or is it a chessboard where the god of love plays?
Aren't you an unfading stage of flowers?
Aren't I the golden bee that has not danced yet?
Aren't you an unfading stage of flowers?
Aren't I the golden bee that has not danced yet?
Shall I dance? Shall I sing a new tune?
Shall I seek a resting place in your lap?
Come, come, come, come!
Shall I dance? Shall I sing a new tune?
Shall I seek a resting place in your lap?
Come close to me, come, come, come...
Is your entire body made of gold?
Or is it a chessboard where the god of love plays?
Is your entire body made of gold?
Won't you give me permission to pluck this royal jasmine?
Won't you become one with me, half joining half?
Won't you give me permission to pluck this royal jasmine?
Won't you become one with me, half joining half?
As your slender waist flashes and your steps sway gently,
Shall I give my answer and hold you in both my arms?
As your slender waist flashes and your steps sway gently,
Shall I give my answer and hold you in both my arms?
Is your entire body made of gold?
Or is it a chessboard where the god of love plays?
Is your entire body made of gold?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classical and romantic song from 'Vazhaiyadi Vazhai' (1972) is a grandiose poetic extolment of a woman's ethereal beauty and grace. The lover marvels at her form, wondering whether she is a divine branch of the celestial tree, a golden sculpture, or a manifestation of Kama's divine love. Using vivid imagery of flowers, honey, rainbows, and golden vines, he compares her delicate features to nature's finest treasures.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)

Angamellaam thangamo / Manmathan aadum sadhurangamo

Compares her body to gold and her mind/form to a chessboard played by Manmatha (God of Love).

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Idai minnavaa nadai pinnavaa

Internal and end rhyming with 'minnavaa' and 'pinnavaa' creates a rhythmic cadence matching her elegant gait.

Uruvagam (Visual Imagery / Metaphor)

Sengani idhazh kovaiyo

Compares her bright red lips to the ripe, sweet Kovai fruit.

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Trivia

Composed by Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan with lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi, 'Angamellam Thangamo' stands out as a unique classical-pop fusion rendered powerfully by the veteran carnatic vocalist Seerkazhi Govindarajan in his signature thunderous yet romantic style.

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