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Anubavi Raja Anubavi

From Anubavi Raja Anubavi · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
L. R. Eswari, P. Suseela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Anubavi Raja Anubavi1967

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Anubavi raajaa anubaviEnjoy, king, enjoy!
Anubavi raajaa anubaviEnjoy, king, enjoy!
Female
Anubavi raajaa anubaviEnjoy, king, enjoy!
Anubavi raajaa anubaviEnjoy, king, enjoy!
{Azhaguk kiligalin kaiyaalaeEven if hit by the hands of beautiful parrot-like women,
Adi vizhundhaalum sandhoshamIt brings joy even if beatings fall upon you!
Adhilae thondrum adaiyaalamThe mark that appears from those beatings,
Adhu oru maadhiri ullaasam} (2)Is a unique kind of delight!
Female
Ahaa ha hoAhaa ha ho
Female :Oh ho hoOh ho ho
Female :Ahaa ha hoAhaa ha ho
Female :Oh ho ho…..Oh ho ho...
Female
{Naduththeruvil oru magaraajaaAn emperor standing in the middle of the street,
Paarththaarae oru pennaiSpotted a young woman;
Female :Laabam nashtam paaraamalWithout considering profit or loss,
Ponaarae aval pinnae} (2)He went chasing right behind her!
Female
{Kattukkaavalai meeriya kangalHer eyes, defying all restrictions,
Vattam pottadhadiCast a spell and drew circles!
Female :Pattuth dhaavani moodiya maeniHer body wrapped in a silk half-saree,
Kattip pottadhadi} (2)Tied him up and captivated him!
Female
Innum paaradi kannum nenjumLook further, the eyes and heart,
Edhaiyo thaedudhadiAre still searching for something!
Female :Unmaidhaanadi kannam rendumIt is true, both cheeks,
Innum kaetkudhadiAre still asking for more!
Female
{Aduththa Veettup PennellaamIs every girl living next door,
Ammaan magalo raajaaYour maternal uncle's daughter, O king?
Female :Ammaan magaldhaan endraalumEven if she is an uncle's daughter,
Summaa varumo raajaa} (2)Will she come to you easily for free, O king?
Female
{Saalai vazhiyae pogum pennaiTo the girl walking along the road,
Jaadai kaattaadhaeDo not give secret signals or gestures!
Female :Saelai pogum paadhai ellaamOn every path where sarees walk,
Vaalai neettaadhae} (2)Do not wag your tail in mischief!
Female
Angum ingumae kangal odinaalIf your eyes keep wandering here and there,
Anubavam idhu raajaaThis is a true life experience, O king!
Female :Mangai kaigalil vaangum poojaiMay the 'worship' (slaps) received from a maiden's hands,
Maarattum magaraajaaTeach you a lesson and reform you, O great emperor!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and satirical song from the 1967 film 'Anubavi Raja Anubavi' humorously addresses the protagonist's reckless flirting and romantic misadventures. Lyricist Kannadasan uses sharp wit to contrast the protagonist's self-image as a 'emperor' (magaraajaa) with his foolish behavior on the street chasing women. The lyrics mockingly suggest that even getting slapped or rejected by women is a unique form of 'enjoyment' and a much-needed reality check for an overly ambitious flirt.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Azhaguk kiligalin kaiyaalae

Compares young beautiful women to 'Azhaguk kiligal' (beautiful parrots).

Irony / Euphemism

Mangai kaigalil vaangum poojai

Uses the word 'poojai' (sacred worship) euphemistically to refer to getting slapped or beaten by women.

Ethirai (Second Letter Assonance / Rhyme)

Saalai vazhiyae pogum pennai / Saelai pogum paadhai ellaam

The second letters 'aa' in 'Saalai' and 'Saelai' rhyme across adjacent stanzas.

Monai (First Letter Alliteration)

Pattuth dhaavani moodiya maeni / Kattip pottadhadi

Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Pa' sound) in 'Pattuth' and 'Kattip' structure.

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Trivia

This is the iconic title track of the 1967 hit comedy film 'Anubavi Raja Anubavi', directed by K. Balachander and starring Nagesh in a memorable double role. Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, the song became famous for its rhythmic pulse and comedic lyrical banter. The movie was later remade in Hindi as 'Do Phool' (1973) starring Mehmood.

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