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Lyrics & meaning

Angum Ingum

From Satharam · 1956

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Jikki
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Satharam1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Angum ingum paarthidaamalWithout looking here and there,
Aalai paaru rajaLook at me, my king!
Aasai kollum rojaaThe desirable rose
Aadudhe thamashaIs dancing with joy and fun!
Female
Angum ingum paarthidaamalWithout looking here and there,
Aalai paaru rajaLook at me, my king!
Aasai kollum rojaaThe desirable rose
Aadudhe thamashaIs dancing with joy and fun!
Female
Oru singaari naatiyam aadum podhileWhen a stylish, beautiful woman dances,
Oru singaariA stylish woman,
Oru singaari naatiyam aadum podhileWhen a stylish, beautiful woman dances,
Jil aagaadha ullamae yedhu indha mannileIs there any heart on this earth that doesn't feel thrilled?
Kaadhal paaru kannilaeLook at the love in her eyes!
Jil aagaadha ullamae yedhu indha mannileIs there any heart on this earth that doesn't feel thrilled?
Kaadhal paaru kannilaeLook at the love in her eyes!
Female
Angum ingum paarthidaamalWithout looking here and there,
Aalai paaru rajaLook at me, my king!
Aasai kollum rojaaThe desirable rose
Aadudhe thamashaIs dancing with joy and fun!
Female
Oiyaari ennaale eedillaa inbamBecause of this graceful maiden, matchless bliss
Un vaazhvilae pongumWill overflow in your life
Ennaalume thangumAnd stay with you forever.
Nee uarvaadi sandhosam thaaraaiCome joyfully and give happiness!
Female
Oiyaari ennaale eedillaa inbamBecause of this graceful maiden, matchless bliss
Un vaazhvilae pongumWill overflow in your life
Ennaalume thangumAnd stay with you forever.
Nee uarvaadi sandhosam thaaraaiCome joyfully and give happiness!
Female
Angum ingum paarthidaamalWithout looking here and there,
Aalai paaru rajaLook at me, my king!
Aasai kollum rojaaThe desirable rose
Aadudhe thamashaIs dancing with joy and fun!
Female
Sendaadiyae inba themmaangu paadiPlaying together, singing sweet folk tunes,
Seeraaga vaazhalaam vaaraaiCome, let us live a prosperous life,
En theeraadha aavalai theeraaiFulfill my insatiable desire!
Sendaadiyae inba themmaangu paadiPlaying together, singing sweet folk tunes,
Seeraaga vaazhalaam vaaraaiCome, let us live a prosperous life,
En theeraadha aavalai theeraaiFulfill my insatiable desire!
Female
Sendhaalam poo melae mogamum konduDeveloping passion for the red screwpine flower,
Nee thediyae sendru sendhaenaiyum unduGo seek it out and taste its pure sweet honey,
Pinn vandaaga maaraadhae raajaaBut do not turn into a wandering beetle afterwards, my king!
Sendhaalam poo melae mogamum konduDeveloping passion for the red screwpine flower,
Nee thediyae sendru sendhaenaiyum unduGo seek it out and taste its pure sweet honey,
Pinn vandaaga maaraadhae raajaaBut do not turn into a wandering beetle afterwards, my king!
Female
Angum ingum paarthidaamalWithout looking here and there,
Aalai paaru rajaLook at me, my king!
Aasai kollum rojaaThe desirable rose
Aadudhe thamashaIs dancing with joy and fun!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Angum ingum paarthidaamal from the 1956 film Satharam is a lively and romantic dance song sung by Jikki. The female protagonist captivates her beloved king, asking him to focus solely on her dance rather than letting his gaze wander. Metaphorically referring to herself as a blooming rose, she promises that her performance and affection will fill his life with boundless, everlasting bliss. She lovingly invites him to share sweet folk melodies and build a harmonious, prosperous life together. At the same time, she playfully cautions him using the imagery of a honeybee: while he is welcome to taste the sweet honey of her love, he should remain faithful and not fly away like a fickle beetle.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Aasai kollum rojaa

The speaker compares herself to a desirable rose ('Aasai kollum rojaa') performing a grand dance.

Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai)

Un vaazhvilae pongum / Ennaalume thangum

The second consonant sound 'ng' rhymes across 'pongum' and 'thangum' in consecutive lines.

Mona (Initial Alliteration)

Angum ingum paarthidaamal

The repetition of the initial vowel sound 'A' across 'Angum' and 'ingum' creates rhythmic harmony.

Symbolism (Uvamai)

Pinn vandaaga maaraadhae raajaa

The beetle ('vandu') is used symbolically to represent a wandering or unfaithful lover who tastes nectar and moves on.

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Trivia

Satharam (1956) featured music composed by the grand maestro G. Ramanathan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi. Playback singer Jikki was renowned for bringing vibrant enthusiasm and charm to dance numbers during the golden age of Tamil cinema, making this track a memorable highlight of the soundtrack.

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