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Lyrics & meaning

Anubhavam Pudhumai

From Kadhalikka Neramillai · 1964

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Details
Kadhalikka Neramillai1964

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
{Anubhavam pudhumaiA novel experience
Avanidam kandenI found in him
Annaalil illaadha pollaadha ennangalaeWicked thoughts that were never there back in those days
Ponnaana kai pattu punnaana kannangalaeCheeks bruised tenderly by the touch of golden hands
La laa la laala laaa laaaaa…} (2)La laa la laala laaa laaaaa...
Anubhavam pudhumai…..A novel experience...
Male
Thalladi thalladi nadamittuStumbling and swaying rhythmically as she walked
Aval vandhaalShe arrived
Aaha sollaamal kollaamalAha, without a word or warning
Avalidam naan sendrenI went up to her
Male
Adhu koodathendralShe said that was not allowed
Manam thaalaathendralShe said her heart could not bear it
Ondru naanae thandhenI myself gave her a kiss
Adhu podhathendraal …podhathendralShe said that was not enough... not enough
Male
Anubhavam pudhumaiA novel experience
Avalidam kandenI found in her
Annaalil illaadha pollaadha ennangalaeWicked thoughts that were never there back in those days
Ponnaana kai pattu punnaana kannangalaeCheeks bruised tenderly by the touch of golden hands
Whistling: …………………………..[Whistling]
Anubhavam pudhumai…..A novel experience...
Female
Kann enna kann endruAsking what kind of captivating eyes these were
Aruginil avan vandhaanHe came close to me
Kann enna kann endruAsking what kind of captivating eyes these were
Aruginil avan vandhaanHe came close to me
Female
Aaha pennenna penendruAha, praising what a wonderful woman I was
Ennenna kadhai sonnaanWhat enchanting stories he told me
Idhu maaraathendraanHe promised this love would never change
Ini neeyae endraanHe said I was his everything from now on
Female
Kannil paarvai thanthaanHe gazed deep into my eyes
Thunai naanae endraanHe declared he would be my lifelong companion
Naalai endraan …..He spoke of a beautiful tomorrow...
Anubhavam pudhumai…..A novel experience...
Male
Singaara thaer polaLike a grand, beautifully decorated chariot
Kulungidum aval vannamHer graceful form sways gently
Aaha siththaadai mundhaanaiAha, the flowing pallu of her garment
Thazhuvidum en ennamMy thoughts long to embrace it
Male
Aval engae endraalWhen asked where she was
Naan ingae nindrenI stood right here
Aval angae vandhaalShe arrived right there
Naangal engo sendromTogether we drifted off to somewhere unknown
Engo sendrom….Drifted somewhere unknown...
Female
Pani pol kulirndhadhuIt felt cool like the morning dew
Kani pol iniththadhammaIt tasted sweet like a ripe fruit
Aaha mazhai pol vizhundhadhuAha, it showered down like rain
Malaraai malarndhadhammaIt blossomed beautifully like a flower
Female
Oru thookam illaiThere was no sleep at all
Verum yekkam illaiNor was it mere idle longing
Pirar paarkkum varaiUntil the outside world came to watch
Engal pirivum illaiThere was no separation between us
Pirivum illai…..No separation at all...
Female
Anubhavam pudhumaiA novel experience
Avanidam kandenI found in him
Annaalil illaadha pollaadha ennangalaeWicked thoughts that were never there back in those days
Ponnaana kai pattu punnaana kannangalaeCheeks bruised tenderly by the touch of golden hands
{La laa la laala laaa laaaaa…} (3)La laa la laala laaa laaaaa...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Anubhavam Pudhumai' is a celebrated romantic duet expressing the heady bliss, playful intimacy, and novelty of first love. The lovers exchange affectionate banter, recounting how their initial encounters transformed into an intoxicating emotional and physical bond. Kannadasan's lyrics playfully capture the lingering warmth of touches, sleepless nights filled with sweet longing, and the enchanting feeling of being transported into a world of their own.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Singaara thaer pola / Kulungidum aval vannam

Compares the heroine's graceful movement to an ornate chariot ('Singaara thaer pola') and love's feelings to dew ('Pani pol'), fruit ('Kani pol'), and rain ('Mazhai pol').

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Ponnaana kai pattu punnaana kannangalae

Repetition of the 'P' sound at the start of words within the line ('Ponnaana' / 'punnaana').

Edukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Kann enna kann endru ... pennenna penendru

Matching second consonant 'n' across rhyming words 'Kann' and 'Pen'.

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Trivia

'Anubhavam Pudhumai' from 'Kadhalikka Neramillai' (1964) is an iconic romantic song composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, sung by P. B. Sreenivas and P. Susheela. Renowned for incorporating modern Bossa Nova rhythms and western jazz influences, the song featured debutants Ravichandran and Kanchana in stylish, youthful visuals shot in scenic outdoor locations.

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