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Lyrics & meaning

Angum Ingum

From Itho Enthan Deivam · 1972

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Itho Enthan Deivam
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
27 Jul 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Angum ingum onnu rendu
Chinna chinna porul undu
Paarththaal theriyaathu
Entha pakkam ennavendru
Sonna pinbu thedungal
Idhuthaan vilaiyaattu….
Angum ingum onnu rendu
Chinna chinna porul undu
Paarththaal theriyaathu
Entha pakkam ennavendru
Sonna pinbu thedungal
Idhuthaan vilaiyaattu….
Kaakkaiyin niramum sevalin niramum
Kalanthathu onnu irukku
Veettukku thevai aduppukku thevai
Jappan desaththu sarakku….
Coat-um soottum pottavar oruvar
Paiyiniyilae adhu kidakku
Koduppaar kelu illaiyindraal
Nee eduththu kondavarai madakku
…………….
Angum ingum onnu rendu
Chinna chinna porul undu
Paarthaal theriyaathu
Chorus :Entha pakkam ennavendrum
Sonna pinpu thedungal
Idhuthaan vilaiyaattu…..
Maamiyin kaiyil irukkum athanaal
Manakkum samaiyalum seivaal
Mama muthugil maththalam pottu
Raagam paadi selvaal
Thennaiyin arugil valarnthulla sediyin
Adiyinilae athu irukku
Deviyin senkol sottrinil mithakkum
Thedungal udanae kidaikkum
…………….
Angum ingum onnu rendu
Chinna chinna porul undu
Paarthaal theriyaathu
Kaiyalaviruppathu udhavikku varuvathu
Kalvanaiyum adhu thiruththam
Vellaiyar kaalaththil naattukku vanthathu
Velaiyum villaiyum madangum
Achcham kondavar anumathi kettaal
Arasin licence kidaikkum
Aiyaa paavam kalviyin naayagan
Paiyinilaa adhu irukkum
…………….
Here and there, one or two
small little things are kept.
You cannot see them just by looking,
or know what is on which side.
Search for them after I tell you—
this is the game!
Here and there, one or two
small little things are kept.
You cannot see them just by looking,
or know what is on which side.
Search for them after I tell you—
this is the game!
Mixing the colors of a crow and a rooster,
there is one special thing.
Needed for the home, needed for the stove—
an item made in Japan!
A gentleman dressed in a coat and suit
has it tucked inside his pocket.
Ask him and he will hand it over; if not,
corner the one who took it!
...
Here and there, one or two
small little things are kept.
You cannot see them just by looking,
Chorus: Or know what is on which side.
Search for them after I tell you—
this is the game!
It stays in the aunt's hand, and with it
she makes fragrant, delicious meals.
Beating a rhythm on the uncle's back,
she walks off humming a tune.
By the plant grown beside the coconut tree,
right at its base, it lies hidden.
A goddess's royal scepter floating in the rice—
search for it and you will find it at once!
...
Here and there, one or two
small little things are kept.
You cannot see them just by looking...
Palm-sized and ready to help,
it can set even a thief straight.
It came to this land in the British era;
its power and worth multiply.
If a fearful person applies for permission,
the government will grant a license.
Poor sir, a man of great learning—
could it be inside his bag?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful track 'Angum Ingum Onnu Rendu' from the film 'Itho Enthan Deivam' (1972) is a riddle-filled game song performed by L. R. Eswari. The song sets up a treasure hunt where the singer gives clever poetic clues about hidden everyday objects around the household and surroundings, challenging the listeners to solve the riddles and locate them. Kannadasan's lyrical brilliance shines through wordplay, double entendres, and humorous household observations, while M. S. Viswanathan's jaunty composition elevates the lighthearted, investigative mood of the scene.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition)

“Chinna chinna porul undu”

The word 'Chinna' is repeated sequentially for emphasis and rhythmic appeal.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Angum ingum onnu rendu / Chinna chinna porul undu”

Lines end with matching phonetic endings such as 'undu' and 'theriyaathu' to maintain a musical cadence.

Riddle Metaphor (Puthir)

“Kaakkaiyin niramum sevalin niramum / Kalanthathu onnu irukku”

Every stanza presents objects through allegorical descriptions, such as equating a matchbox or kitchen utensil to colorful, humorous riddles.

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Trivia

This song is a iconic treasure hunt puzzle song in 1970s Tamil cinema, where Kannadasan cleverly embedded actual answers to household items within rhythmic riddles for the characters to discover.

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