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Lyrics & meaning

Anname Anname

From Valiba Vilayattu · 1990

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Valiba Vilayattu1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Annamae annamaeO swan, O swan
Aasaiyin chinnamae vaa ingaeSymbol of desire, come here
Annamae annamaeO swan, O swan
Aasaiyin chinnamae vaa ingaeSymbol of desire, come here
Meenae kokkuthaanae vaazhvae kikkuthaanaeI am the crane targeting the fish, life itself is a thrill
Meenae kokkuthaanae vaazhvae kikkuthaanaeI am the crane targeting the fish, life itself is a thrill
Female
Manmadha manmadhaO Cupid, O Cupid
Ambudan odivaa naanaachuRun to me with your arrow, I am ready
Manmadha manmadhaO Cupid, O Cupid
Ambudan odivaa naanaachuRun to me with your arrow, I am ready
Meenae kokkuthaanae vaazhvae kikkuthaanaeI am the crane targeting the fish, life itself is a thrill
Meenae kokkuthaanae vaazhvae kikkuthaanaeI am the crane targeting the fish, life itself is a thrill
Male
Thaen navilLike honey on the tongue
Pattaal thaan thithikkum un dhegamYour body feels sweet only when touched
Female :Uttaalum thithikkum en paarvaiFemale: Even my gaze brings sweetness when cast upon you
Male :Pattaalum pathikkum un karppaiMale: Even a touch leaves an imprint on your virtue
Female :Thottaalum ottikkumFemale: Even a gentle touch will make us cling together
Aangaangae thangangal unduThere is gold hidden here and there
Nee aadaikkul thaen thaedum vanduYou are a bee seeking honey beneath the clothing
Aangaangae thangangal unduThere is gold hidden here and there
Nee aadaikkul thaen thaedum vanduYou are a bee seeking honey beneath the clothing
Male
Nilavu thaan vilum varaiUntil the moon sets
Pazhagalaam palamuraiWe can meet and romance many times
Nee konjam kann kattammaBlindfold your eyes for a moment, my girl
Female
Manmadha manmadhaO Cupid, O Cupid
Ambudan odivaa naanaachuRun to me with your arrow, I am ready
Male :Annamae annamaeMale: O swan, O swan
Aasaiyin chinnamae vaa ingaeSymbol of desire, come here
Female :Meenae kokkuthaanae vaazhvae kikkuthaanaeFemale: I am the crane targeting the fish, life itself is a thrill
Male :Meenae kokkuthaanae vaazhvae kikkuthaanaeMale: I am the crane targeting the fish, life itself is a thrill
Male
Thangangal appodhum eppodhum mannoduGold always belongs to the earth
Female :Per inbam eppodhum pennonduFemale: Supreme bliss always resides with a woman
Male :Noor inbam ippodhu unnoduMale: A hundredfold bliss is now with you
Female :Koosaamal kondaaduFemale: Celebrate without any hesitation
Mudi konda raajakkal unduThere are kings who wear crowns
Pin mudiyaalae yuthangal unduThere are wars fought over a woman's hair
Mudi konda raajakkal unduThere are kings who wear crowns
Pin mudiyaalae yuthangal unduThere are wars fought over a woman's hair
Male
Thalai mudhal nuni varaiFrom head to toe
Thalaivanin thaniyaraiIt is the leader's private chamber
Paai pottu thaalattuvaenI will lay a mat and sing a lullaby
Male
Annamae annamaeO swan, O swan
Aasaiyin chinnamae vaa ingaeSymbol of desire, come here
Female
Manmadha manmadhaO Cupid, O Cupid
Ambudan odivaa naanaachuRun to me with your arrow, I am ready
Male
Ahaa meenae kokkuthaanaeAha, I am the crane targeting the fish
Vaazhvae kikkuthaanaeLife itself is a thrill
Female
Meenae kokkuthaanaeI am the crane targeting the fish
Vaazhvae kikkuthaanaeLife itself is a thrill

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Valiba Vilayattu' (1990) is a passionate romantic duet where two lovers express their intense desire and attraction towards each other. The male protagonist addresses his beloved as a graceful swan and sweet gold, comparing his pursuit of her to a bee seeking nectar. In response, the female protagonist invokes Cupid (Manmadhan), inviting her lover to embrace her without hesitation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvam (Metaphor)

Annamae annamae / Aasaiyin chinnamae vaa ingae

Compares the beloved woman to a swan ('Annamae') and gold ('Thangangal'), symbolizing grace and precious beauty.

Iyaippu (End Rhyme)

Meenae kokkuthaanae vaazhvae kikkuthaanae

The lines end with identical rhyming suffixes like 'kokkuthaanae' and 'kikkuthaanae', creating a catchy musical rhythm.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Manmadha manmadha

Words like 'Annamae annamae' and 'Manmadha manmadha' are repeated consecutively to highlight deep emotion and poetic intensity.

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Trivia

'Valiba Vilayattu' is a 1990 Tamil romantic film. The song lyrics were written by Vairamuthu, filled with playful and sensual imagery characteristic of late 80s and early 90s Tamil duet numbers.

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