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Lyrics & meaning

Anjathey

From Maanga · 2015

Lyricist
Acharya
Singer
Hemambika
Music director
Premgi Amaren
Details
Maanga2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Anjaathae nee vaaDo not be afraid, come.
Anjaathae nee vaaDo not be afraid, come.
Aruginil vaaCome close.
Aruginil vaaCome close.
Anbu maevumFull of love,
Vennpuraavae iraivaaiOh white dove, become my sustenance!
Female
Anjaathae Nee VaaDo not be afraid, come.
Anbu maevumFull of love,
Vennpuraavae iraivaaiOh white dove, become my sustenance!
Anjaathae nee vaaDo not be afraid, come.
Female
Odi vaaRun and come.
Ennudan vilaiyaada vaaCome play with me.
Odi vaaRun and come.
Ennudan vilaiyaada vaaCome play with me.
Aananthamaagavae siragadithaeFlapping your wings with great joy,
Female
Odi vaaRun and come.
Ennudan vilaiyaada vaaCome play with me.
Aananthamaagavae siragadithaeFlapping your wings with great joy,
Hmm mm mmmHmm mm mmm
Iniya kangalum ilaiya vizhigalSweet eyes and youthful gazes,
Anjaathae nee naaDo not be afraid...
Hmm mm mmmHmm mm mmm
Iniya kangalum ilaiya vizhigalSweet eyes and youthful gazes,
Anjaathae nee naaDo not be afraid...
Anjaathae nee vaaDo not be afraid, come.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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