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Lyrics & meaning

Idhaya Vaanile

From Karpukkarasi · 1957

Lyricist
Udumalai Narayanakavi
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, Jikki
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Karpukkarasi1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Idhayavaanilae udhayamaanathaeA new world has dawned in the sky of my heart
Idhayavaanilae udhayamaanathaeA new world has dawned in the sky of my heart
Naan idhuvaraiyil kaanaatha pudhiya logamae…A new world that I have never seen until now...
Male
Idhayavaanilae udhayamaanathaeA new world has dawned in the sky of my heart
Naan idhuvaraiyil kaanaatha pudhiya logamae…A new world that I have never seen until now...
Idhayavaanilae udhayamaanathaeA new world has dawned in the sky of my heart
Male
Inbanilai….ee…ee…ee…The state of bliss...
Inbanilai ennavendru kandu kondaenaeI have discovered what bliss truly is
Naan kandu kondaenaeI have discovered it
Mei anbu valai veesum thangasilaiyai kandaenaeI saw a golden statue casting a net of true love
Aananthamenum theaenamutham unnugindraenaeI am partaking in the sweet nectar of happiness
Aananthamenum theaenamutham unnugindraenaeI am partaking in the sweet nectar of happiness
Ellaam inimelae aagum manam polaeFrom now on, everything will happen as my heart desires
Ellaam inimelae aagum manam polaeFrom now on, everything will happen as my heart desires
Male
Idhayavaanilae udhayamaanathaeA new world has dawned in the sky of my heart
Naan idhuvaraiyil kaanaatha pudhiya logamae…A new world that I have never seen until now...
Male
Nanmaiyellaam….aa…aa…aa…aah…aa…All goodness...
Nanmaiyellaam naadi vanthu sera kandaenaeI saw all good things coming to seek and join me
Naan saera kandaenaeI saw them joining me
Nallor uravu thedi tharum palanai kandaenaeI saw the true fruit brought by the friendship of good people
Nallor uravu thedi tharum palanai kandaenaeI saw the true fruit brought by the friendship of good people
Female
Ennaalum idhaiyenni magizhnthiduvaenaeI will rejoice thinking of this every day
Ennaalum idhaiyenni magizhnthiduvaenaeI will rejoice thinking of this every day
Ellaam inimaelae aagum manam polaeFrom now on, everything will happen as my heart desires
Both :Ellaam inimaelae aagum manam polaeBoth: From now on, everything will happen as my heart desires
Female
Ista deivam neril vanthuMy favorite deity coming in person
Thondra kandaenaeI saw appearing
Ista deivam neril vanthuMy favorite deity coming in person
Thondra kandaenaeI saw appearing
Adhu ennai endrum kai vidaathu endru kandaenaeI realized that it will never forsake me
Adhu ennai endrum kai vidaathu endru kandaenaeI realized that it will never forsake me

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Idhayavaanilae Udhayamaanathae from the 1957 Tamil film Karpukkarasi is a classic romantic duet expressing profound emotional awakening and profound joy. The song depicts the experience of love as a bright new dawn rising in the expansive sky of one's heart, opening doors to an unchartered world of happiness. The lovers celebrate finding true affection, equating their relationship to drinking divine sweet nectar and meeting their personal deity who promises never to abandon them. Written by Udumalai Narayanakavi and set to music by G. Ramanathan, the lyrics convey an optimistic vision of the future where all righteous desires come to pass through virtuous company and true devotion. The vocal rendition by T. M. Soundararajan and Jikki adds a layer of classical elegance and deep romantic fulfillment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagathani (Metaphor)

Idhayavaanilae udhayamaanathae

Idhayavaanilae (Heart-sky) metaphorically compares the inner mind/heart to an expansive sky where love dawns like the sun.

Uruvagathani (Metaphor)

Aananthamenum theaenamutham unnugindraenae

Aananthamenum theaenamutham compares supreme joy directly to sweet divine nectar (honey-ambrosia).

Anaphora / Repetition

Ellaam inimelae aagum manam polae

Repetition of the line 'Ellaam inimaelae aagum manam polae' reinforces supreme optimism and emotional conviction.

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Trivia

Karpukkarasi (1957) featured Gemini Ganesan and Savitri in lead roles. Composed by maestro G. Ramanathan, this song remains an enduring classic of mid-20th century Tamil film music, celebrated for its Carnatic classical grounding and poetic depth.

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