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Lyrics & meaning

Angum Ingum Ondre

From Kuzhanthai Ullam · 1969

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, Renuka
Music director
S. P. Kothandapani
Details
Kuzhanthai Ullam1969

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Angum ingum ondrae raththamHere and there, the blood that flows is one and the same,
Annan thangai konjum muththamLike the endearing kiss shared between a brother and sister.
Angum ingum ondrae raththamHere and there, the blood that flows is one and the same,
Annan thangai konjum muththamLike the endearing kiss shared between a brother and sister.
Female
Nenjum nenjum kaanum bandhamIt is a bond that connects heart to heart,
Nenjum nenjum kaanum bandhamIt is a bond that connects heart to heart,
Neram vandhu anbodu inaikkum sondhamA relationship brought together with love when the right time comes.
Neram vandhu anbodu inaikkum sondhamA relationship brought together with love when the right time comes.
Female
Kandru pola thulli naam aadalaamaaShall we leap and dance happily like a young calf?
Kavalai indri paattellaam paadalaamaaShall we sing songs carefree without any worries?
Kandru pola thulli naam aadalaamaaShall we leap and dance happily like a young calf?
Kavalai indri paattellaam paadalaamaaShall we sing songs carefree without any worries?
Female
Indru pola endrumae vaazhalaamaaCan we live every day happily, just like today?
Indru pola endrumae vaazhalaamaaCan we live every day happily, just like today?
Iraivanodu thaayaiyum vanangalaamaaShall we offer our prayers to our mother along with God?
Females :Iraivanodu thaayaiyum vanangalaamaaFemales: Shall we offer our prayers to our mother along with God?
Female
Ondru serndha viralgalae piriya vendaamMay the fingers that have joined together never separate,
Unmaiyaana paasamae maraiya vendaamMay true and genuine affection never fade away.
Ondru serndha viralgalae piriya vendaamMay the fingers that have joined together never separate,
Unmaiyaana paasamae maraiya vendaamMay true and genuine affection never fade away.
Female
Kaattu poovin thangaiyaaga maaligai rojaaThe palace rose stands as a sister to the wild forest flower,
Kaattu poovin thangaiyaaga maaligai rojaaThe palace rose stands as a sister to the wild forest flower,
Kaakka vendum kadavulae naagaraajaaOh God Nagaraja, please shield and protect us.
Females :Kaakka vendum kadavulae naagaraajaaFemales: Oh God Nagaraja, please shield and protect us.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This tender song from 'Kuzhanthai Ullam' celebrates the pure, unbreakable bond of sibling love and innocent affection. It emphasizes that blood relations and emotional ties transcend circumstances, bringing hearts together with warmth, empathy, and joy. The lyrics evoke the playful innocence of childhood, comparing children to joyful calves and longing for a carefree life filled with continuous togetherness, maternal reverence, and divine blessing. The contrast between the 'palace rose' and the 'wild flower' symbolizes how pure love unifies people regardless of status or background, ultimately offering a heartfelt prayer to God to safeguard this sacred unity and affection forever.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Kandru pola thulli naam aadalaamaa

Compares the innocent, joyful dancing of children to the playful leaping of a young calf ('Kandru pola').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kaattu poovin thangaiyaaga maaligai rojaa

Metaphorically equates a delicate garden rose ('palace rose') as the sister of a wild flower, symbolizing unity despite social or environmental differences.

Anaphora / Repetition (Sol Pinvarunilai Ani)

Nenjum nenjum kaanum bandham

Repeats the word 'Nenjum' to emphasize deep emotional connectivity and affection across hearts.

Initial Alliteration (Monaai)

Kaakka vendum kadavulae naagaraajaa

Repetition of the initial letter/sound 'Ka' across words in the line for rhythmic harmony.

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Trivia

The 1969 Tamil film 'Kuzhanthai Ullam' was directed by the legendary actress Savitri. The film's soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with poignant lyrics penned by Kannadasan focusing on childhood innocence and familial bonds.

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