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Inbame Pongume

From Bommai Kalyanam · 1958

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
A. M. Rajah, Jikki
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Bommai Kalyanam
Movie release year
1958
Lyrics added on
30 Aug 2019

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Inbamae pongumae
Inbamae pongumae
Female :Ondraanom nenjilae
Uravaanom anbilae
Ondraanom nenjilae
Uravaanom anbilae
{Un kanngalennum vennila
Kaadhal jodhi veesudhae
Kannal mozhi mounamaaai pesudhae} (2)
Female :Ulagamennum kadalilae
Ottrumai padagilae
Ulagamennum kadalilae
Ottrumai padagilae
Ulaviyae magizhalaam piriyaamal vaazhvilae
Ulaviyae magizhalaam piriyaamal vaazhvilae
Manam veesum solaiyilae
Valar kaadhal poonguyilae…
Aaa.a…aaa…aa…aaa…aa…aa..
Manam veesum solaiyilae
Valar kaadhal poonguyilae…
Manam polae naam inaindhom
Madhura gaanam paadalaam
Manam polae naam inaindhom
Madhura gaanam paadalaam
{Asaindhaadum poongodiyae neeyae
Female :Alai modhum kodi padarum
Maandharu neeyae} (2)
{Isai paadum thendrale
Female :Endhaasai anbarae} (2)
Joy is overflowing!
Joy is overflowing!
Female: We have become one in our hearts,
and bonded together in love!
We have become one in our hearts,
and bonded together in love!
The bright moon of your eyes
radiates the light of love,
speaking sweet words in silence!
Female: In the ocean called the world,
in the boat of unity,
in the ocean called the world,
in the boat of unity,
we can sail happily, never parting in life!
We can sail happily, never parting in life!
In this fragrant garden,
O sweet bird of blossoming love...
Aah... aah... aah...
In this fragrant garden,
O sweet bird of blossoming love...
We have united just as our hearts desired,
so let us sing a sweet melody!
We have united just as our hearts desired,
so let us sing a sweet melody!
You are the gently swaying flowering vine!
Female: For the swaying vine to climb,
you are the great sheltering tree!
You are the gentle breeze that sings a tune!
Female: You are the beloved of my heart!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet from Bommai Kalyanam (1958) celebrates the pure bliss and emotional oneness of two lovers. They express how their hearts have merged through love, comparing their eyes to the moon's soft glow and their communication to silent, sweet expressions.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagaim (Metaphor)

“Ulagamennum kadalilae / Ottrumai padagilae”

Comparing the world to an ocean ('Ulagamennum kadalilae') and unity to a boat ('Ottrumai padagilae') navigating through life together.

Simile / Metaphor

“Un kanngalennum vennila”

Comparing the lover's eyes to a glowing moon ('Un kanngalennum vennila').

Personification

“Kannal mozhi mounamaaai pesudhae”

Attributing the ability to speak silently to sweet words ('Kannal mozhi mounamaaai pesudhae') and music-singing ability to the breeze ('Isai paadum thendrale').

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Ondraanom nenjilae / Uravaanom anbilae”

The second letter 'n' matches in 'Ondraanom' and 'Anbilae' / 'Uravaanom', establishing a rhythmic flow in the verse.

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Trivia

'Bommai Kalyanam' (1958) was directed by R. M. Krishnaswamy and featured Sivaji Ganesan and Jamuna in the lead roles. The film's music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics crafted by the legendary A. Maruthakasi.

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