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Lyrics & meaning

Inbam Kaanben Naane

From Devaki (1951) · 1951

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Jikki
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Devaki (1951)1951

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Inbam kaanbaen naanaeI will experience pure bliss myself
En ennam polae naalaiTomorrow, just as I have envisioned in my thoughts
Enthan sodhariyodu santhosam kondaadiCelebrating with joy alongside my sister
Aasai theeravae pesiTalking to our heart's content
Aththaanai keli seiguvaenI will playfully tease my cousin
Female
Inbam kaanbaen naanaeI will experience pure bliss myself
En ennam polae naalaiTomorrow, just as I have envisioned in my thoughts
Enthan sodhariyodu santhosam kondaadiCelebrating with joy alongside my sister
Aasai theeravae pesiTalking to our heart's content
Aththaanai keli seiguvaenI will playfully tease my cousin
Female
Mel naattil paarththathellaamEverything I have observed in Western nations
Miga nerththiyaai eduththu selluvaenaeI shall present and carry out with utmost elegance
Mel naattil paarththathellaamEverything I have observed in Western nations
Miga nerththiyaai eduththu selluvaenaeI shall present and carry out with utmost elegance
Pesuvaen english-yil naanaeI will speak in English myself
Pesuvaen english-yil naanaeI will speak in English myself
Pesuvaen…..I will speak...
Pesuvaen english-yil naanaeI will speak in English myself
Pesuvaen….puriyaamal aththaanI will speak... unable to comprehend, my cousin
Aanthai pol muzhippaar jolythaanWill stare wide-eyed like an owl, it will be pure fun!
Female
Inbam kaanbaen naanaeI will experience pure bliss myself
En ennam polae naalaiTomorrow, just as I have envisioned in my thoughts
Enthan sodhariyodu santhosam kondaadiCelebrating with joy alongside my sister
Aasai theeravae pesiTalking to our heart's content
Aththaanai keli seiguvaenI will playfully tease my cousin
Female
Maan pola oduvaenae…ae…I will run swiftly like a deer...
Mayil polavae nadanam aaduvaenae…ae..I will dance gracefully like a peacock...
Jodiyaai paaduvom saernthaeWe will sing together as a pair
Jodiyaai paaduvom saernthae geedhamaeWe will sing a melody together as a pair
Joraaga car-il moovarum selvom….engumaeAll three of us will travel grandly everywhere in a car...
Female
Inbam kaanbaen naanaeI will experience pure bliss myself
En ennam polae naalaiTomorrow, just as I have envisioned in my thoughts
Enthan sodhariyodu santhosam kondaadiCelebrating with joy alongside my sister
Aasai theeravae pesiTalking to our heart's content
Aththaanai keli seiguvaenI will playfully tease my cousin

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

In this cheerful and upbeat song from 'Devaki' (1951), the singer expresses her exuberant anticipation for the arrival of tomorrow. She looks forward to spending joyful moments celebrating with her sister, conversing freely, and lightheartedly teasing her cousin ('Aththaan'). Adding a modern flair, she talks about bringing Western mannerisms and speaking fluent English just to playfully bewilder her cousin, who will blink blankly like an owl in response. She expresses her youthful delight by comparing her movements to a deer and a peacock, imagining a carefree drive everywhere in a car with her loved ones.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Aanthai pol muzhippaar jolythaan

Comparing the cousin's confused stare to that of an owl ('Aanthai pol muzhippaar').

Simile (Upamai)

Maan pola oduvaenae…ae…

Comparing running swiftly to the motion of a deer ('Maan pola oduvaenae').

Simile (Upamai)

Mayil polavae nadanam aaduvaenae…ae..

Comparing dancing gracefully to that of a peacock ('Mayil polavae nadanam aaduvaenae').

Alliteration (Monaai)

Maan pola oduvaenae… / Mayil polavae nadanam aaduvaenae…

Repetition of initial consonants or vowels in consecutive lines ('Maan' and 'Mayil').

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Trivia

'Devaki' (1951) was a notable Tamil drama film directed by L. S. Ramachandran, featuring V. N. Janaki, M. N. Nambiar, and Madhuri Devi. Music director G. Ramanathan crafted a lively score blending classical Tamil motifs with contemporary early-50s westernized rhythms, brilliantly delivered by playback legend Jikki.

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