- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Jayachandran, Jency
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Anbe Sangeetha
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Geethaa Sangeethaa' from the 1979 film 'Anbe Sangeetha' is a romantic duet filled with poetic expression, musical analogies, and divine devotion. Lyricist Vaali cleverly plays on the names 'Geetha' and 'Sangeetha' (which mean song and music respectively) to paint a vivid picture of two lovers lost in each other's affection. The lovers celebrate their intimacy, ignoring the distinction between day and night as they celebrate their personal festival of love. Throughout the track, the female protagonist equates her love to the legendary romance of Radha and Krishna, comparing her heart to Brindavan and Gokulam enraptured by Krishna's flute. She speaks of a bond so deep that it transcends multiple births, ultimately surrendering her entire soul and body to her beloved. The song beautifully blends romantic desire with devotional metaphors, making love feel sacred and musical.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagak Ani)
“Paavai manam brundhaavanam”
The young woman's heart is directly equated to Brindavan, the mythical abode where Krishna played with the gopis.
Metaphor (Uruvagak Ani)
“Jeeva amudham un moganam”
The lover's charm and attractive melody (Mohanam) is described as 'Jeeva Amudham' (the life-giving elixir/nectar).
Pun / Wordplay (Sileadai)
“Geethaa sangeethaa”
Vaali uses 'Geetha' and 'Sangeetha' both as the character names/vocatives and as literal words meaning 'song' and 'music'.
Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)
“Paavai manam brundhaavanam / Kuzhalosai konjum gokulam”
The lines end with rhythmic, echoing sound patterns ('brundhaavanam' and 'gokulam').
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and written by Vaali, 'Geethaa Sangeethaa' from 'Anbe Sangeetha' (1979) features vocals by legendary singer K.J. Yesudas alongside Jency Anthony. Vaali's clever use of classical Raga names (Mohanam) and mythological settings (Brindavan, Gokulam) elevates a simple romantic duet into an artistic homage to Carnatic music and Indian folklore.
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