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Anjathey

From Maanga · 2015

Lyricist
Acharya
Singer
Hemambika
Music director
Premgi Amaren
Movie name
Maanga
Movie release year
2015
Lyrics added on
27 Dec 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Anjaathae nee vaa
Anjaathae nee vaa
Aruginil vaa
Aruginil vaa
Anbu maevum
Vennpuraavae iraivaai
Anjaathae Nee Vaa
Anbu maevum
Vennpuraavae iraivaai
Anjaathae nee vaa
Odi vaa
Ennudan vilaiyaada vaa
Odi vaa
Ennudan vilaiyaada vaa
Aananthamaagavae siragadithae
Odi vaa
Ennudan vilaiyaada vaa
Aananthamaagavae siragadithae
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Iniya kangalum ilaiya vizhigal
Anjaathae nee naa
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Iniya kangalum ilaiya vizhigal
Anjaathae nee naa
Anjaathae nee vaa
Do not be afraid, come
Do not be afraid, come
Come close to me
Come close to me
Full of love,
O white dove, as prey,
Do not be afraid, come
Full of love,
O white dove, as prey,
Do not be afraid, come
Come running,
Come play with me
Come running,
Come play with me
Flapping your wings in pure joy
Come running,
Come play with me
Flapping your wings in pure joy
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With sweet eyes and a youthful gaze,
Do not be afraid
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With sweet eyes and a youthful gaze,
Do not be afraid
Do not be afraid, come
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a tender and playfulness-filled beckoning call to a loved one, metaphorically addressed as a gentle white dove ('Vennpura'). The speaker repeatedly reassures the subject not to feel any fear, coaxing them to approach closely, play together, and share in joyful companionship. Through evocative imagery of fluttering wings and youthful, sweet eyes, the lyrics create a comforting atmosphere that celebrates warmth, affection, and innocent romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagam)

Vennpuraavae iraivaai

Addressing the beloved as 'Vennpura' (white dove) metaphors purity, gentleness, and innocence.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Anjaathae nee vaa / Aruginil vaa / Anbu maevum

Repetition of the initial vowel 'A' sound across consecutive lines ('Anjaathae', 'Aruginil', 'Anbu').

Anaphora (Repetition / Adukku Thodar)

Anjaathae nee vaa ... Odi vaa

Frequent repetition of the imperative phrases 'Anjaathae nee vaa' and 'Odi vaa' establishes a musical cadence and reinforces reassurance.

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Trivia

The track from 'Maanga' (2015) uses a classic, retro style of composition and singing that evokes the golden era of 1950s Tamil film music, blending vintage playfulness with modern sound production.

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