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Lyrics & meaning

Inba Ulagankalin

From Maadi Veettu Ezhai · 1981

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Maadi Veettu Ezhai1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ingae ingae ingaeHere, here, here
Inba ulagangalin ellai ingaeThe boundary of worlds of joy is here
Iravil malarnthirukkum mullai ingaeThe jasmine blooming in the night is here
Iniya mozhi pesum kilai ingaeThe parrot speaking sweet words is here
Inimai inimai adhu kollai ingaeSweetness, sweetness—plenty of it is here
Chorus
Ingae ingae ingaeHere, here, here
Female
Singa kural konda kalaingan ingaeThe artist with a lion-like voice is here
Raja nadai podum maravan ingaeThe warrior walking with a royal gait is here
Singa kural konda kalaingan ingaeThe artist with a lion-like voice is here
Raja nadai podum maravan ingaeThe warrior walking with a royal gait is here
Navarasa baavanai nadigan ingaeThe actor expressing nine emotional sentiments is here
Nalla manidhargalil oruvan ingaeOne among good human beings is here
Haaa..aaa..aaa.aaa…(2)Haaa..aaa..aaa.aaa…(2)
Male
Inba ulagangalin ellai ingaeThe boundary of worlds of joy is here
Iravil malarnthirukkum mullai ingaeThe jasmine blooming in the night is here
Iniya mozhi pesum kilai ingaeThe parrot speaking sweet words is here
Inimai inimai adhu kollai ingaeSweetness, sweetness—plenty of it is here
Chorus
Ingae ingae ingaeHere, here, here
Chorus
Humming ……Humming ……
Female
Manjalvanna maanganiGolden-hued mango fruit
Minnalidai moginiEnchantress with a waist like lightning
Muthumozhi paingiliGreen parrot speaking pearl-like words
Thathi varum poongodiA hopping, lively flowering creeper
Aadum unnodu thanDances with you alone
Aadum unnodu thanDances with you alone
Male
Kanni ennum thamaraiThe lotus called maidenhood
Kannamadhil thaen mazhaiRain of honey upon the cheek
Chinnanjiru punnagai sindhugindra menagaiA celestial nymph scattering tiny smiles
Paadum pannoduthaanSings along with the melody
Female
Unnai azhaithathu aasai nenjamThe longing heart called out to you
Thannai maranthathu kodhai konjamThe maiden lost herself a little
Male :Nalla ilamaiyin vegam ingaeMale: The speed of fine youth is here
Ulla veeniayin raagam angaeThe melody of the inner lute is there
Chorus :Ingae ingae ingaeChorus: Here, here, here
Female
Mottuvitta malligaiJasmine that has budded
Thottuvitta kannigaiMaiden who touched it
Kitta vandha thendralaiTowards the breeze that came close
Etti etti sendrathuShe stepped away further and further
Yekkam ennavavadhuWhat will become of this longing?
Yekkam ennavavadhuWhat will become of this longing?
Male
Ththai pettra pillaiyooIs it a child born to a mother?
Alla alla kanmaniNo, no, my precious darling
Methai ida solavdhoShould I ask to spread the bed?
Ennai indha ponmaniMake me do so, this golden jewel
Mogam polladhadhuDesire is mischievous
Female
Manjam pirandhadhu needhan konjaThe couch was created for you to cuddle
Naanam pirandhadhu naan dhaan kenjaShyness was born for me to plead
Male :Kanni malarukku naana thendralMale: Am I the shy breeze to the maiden flower?
Manjal nilavukku naana megamAm I the bashful cloud to the golden moon?
Chorus :Ingae ingae ingaeChorus: Here, here, here
Male
Inba ulagangalin ellai ingaeThe boundary of worlds of joy is here
Iravil malarnthirukkum mullai ingaeThe jasmine blooming in the night is here
Iniya mozhi pesum kilai ingaeThe parrot speaking sweet words is here
Inimai inimai adhu kollai ingaeSweetness, sweetness—plenty of it is here
Chorus
Ingae ingae ingaeHere, here, here

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Ingae Ingae Ingae from the film Maadi Veettu Ezhai (1981) is a romantic duet composed by M. S. Vishwanathan and written by lyricist Vaali. Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela, the song serves as a joyful interchange between lovers, celebrating each other's beauty, artistic grace, and inner virtues.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Anaphora)

Inba ulagangalin ellai ingae / Iravil malarnthirukkum mullai ingae

Repetition of the initial 'I' sound across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow and musicality.

Metaphor (Uruvagandhal)

Manjalvanna maangani / Minnalidai mogini

The heroine is metaphorically described as a golden mango fruit and an enchantress with a lightning-thin waist.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Mottuvitta malligai / Thottuvitta kannigai

The second consonant 'tt' rhymes across the lines, conforming to traditional Tamil poetic cadence.

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Trivia

Maadi Veettu Ezhai (1981) features music by legendary composer duo M. S. Vishwanathan, with lyrics by Vaali. The duet highlights S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's dynamic vocal range alongside P. Susheela's classic melodious phrasing, a signature combination of late 70s and early 80s Tamil cinema romance.

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