Anjathey
From Maanga · 2015
- Lyricist
- Acharya
- Singer
- Hemambika
- Music director
- Premgi Amaren
- Details
- Maanga2015
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Anjaathae nee vaa | Do not be afraid, come. |
| Anjaathae nee vaa | Do not be afraid, come. |
| Aruginil vaa | Come close. |
| Aruginil vaa | Come close. |
| Anbu maevum | Full of love, |
| Vennpuraavae iraivaai | Oh white dove, become my sustenance! |
| Female | |
| Anjaathae Nee Vaa | Do not be afraid, come. |
| Anbu maevum | Full of love, |
| Vennpuraavae iraivaai | Oh white dove, become my sustenance! |
| Anjaathae nee vaa | Do not be afraid, come. |
| Female | |
| Odi vaa | Run and come. |
| Ennudan vilaiyaada vaa | Come play with me. |
| Odi vaa | Run and come. |
| Ennudan vilaiyaada vaa | Come play with me. |
| Aananthamaagavae siragadithae | Flapping your wings with great joy, |
| Female | |
| Odi vaa | Run and come. |
| Ennudan vilaiyaada vaa | Come play with me. |
| Aananthamaagavae siragadithae | Flapping your wings with great joy, |
| Hmm mm mmm | Hmm mm mmm |
| Iniya kangalum ilaiya vizhigal | Sweet eyes and youthful gazes, |
| Anjaathae nee naa | Do not be afraid... |
| Hmm mm mmm | Hmm mm mmm |
| Iniya kangalum ilaiya vizhigal | Sweet eyes and youthful gazes, |
| Anjaathae nee naa | Do not be afraid... |
| Anjaathae nee vaa | Do not be afraid, come. |
அஞ்சாதே நீ வா
அஞ்சாதே நீ வா
அருகினில் வா
அருகினில் வா
அன்பு மேவும்
வெண்புறாவே இறைவாய்
Do not be afraid, come.
Do not be afraid, come.
Come close.
Come close.
Full of love,
Oh white dove, become my sustenance!
அஞ்சாதே நீ வா
அன்பு மேவும்
வெண்புறாவே இறைவாய்
அஞ்சாதே நீ வா
Do not be afraid, come.
Full of love,
Oh white dove, become my sustenance!
Do not be afraid, come.
ஓடி வா
என்னுடன் விளையாட வா
ஓடி வா
என்னுடன் விளையாட வா
Run and come.
Come play with me.
Run and come.
Come play with me.
Flapping your wings with great joy,
ஆனந்தமாகவே
சிறகடித்தே
ஓடி வா
என்னுடன் விளையாட வா
Run and come.
Come play with me.
Flapping your wings with great joy,
Hmm mm mmm
Sweet eyes and youthful gazes,
Do not be afraid...
Hmm mm mmm
Sweet eyes and youthful gazes,
Do not be afraid...
Do not be afraid, come.
ஆனந்தமாகவே சிறகடித்தே
ஹ்ம்ம்....ம்ம்ம்ம்....ம்ம்ம்...
இனிய கண்களும்
இணைய விழிகள்
அஞ்சாதே நீ வா
இனிய கண்களும்
இணைய விழிகள்
அஞ்சாதே நீ வா
அஞ்சாதே நீ வா
Anjaathae nee vaa
Do not be afraid, come.
Anjaathae nee vaa
Do not be afraid, come.
Aruginil vaa
Come close.
Aruginil vaa
Come close.
Anbu maevum
Full of love,
Vennpuraavae iraivaai
Oh white dove, become my sustenance!
Anjaathae Nee Vaa
Do not be afraid, come.
Anbu maevum
Full of love,
Vennpuraavae iraivaai
Oh white dove, become my sustenance!
Anjaathae nee vaa
Do not be afraid, come.
Odi vaa
Run and come.
Ennudan vilaiyaada vaa
Come play with me.
Odi vaa
Run and come.
Ennudan vilaiyaada vaa
Come play with me.
Aananthamaagavae siragadithae
Flapping your wings with great joy,
Odi vaa
Run and come.
Ennudan vilaiyaada vaa
Come play with me.
Aananthamaagavae siragadithae
Flapping your wings with great joy,
Hmm mm mmm
Hmm mm mmm
Iniya kangalum ilaiya vizhigal
Sweet eyes and youthful gazes,
Anjaathae nee naa
Do not be afraid...
Hmm mm mmm
Hmm mm mmm
Iniya kangalum ilaiya vizhigal
Sweet eyes and youthful gazes,
Anjaathae nee naa
Do not be afraid...
Anjaathae nee vaa
Do 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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