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Indha Valibamum

From Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam · 1962

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
S. Janaki, Chorus
Music director
P. Aadhinarayana Rao
Details
Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam1962

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Indha vaalibamum vaanavilluThis youth is like a rainbow,
Kaeliyalla purinthu kollu vaaraiyooIt is no joke, understand it and won't you come?
Valar anbae inbam thaaraayooO growing love, won't you bestow happiness?
Valar anbae inbam thaaraayooO growing love, won't you bestow happiness?
Chorus
Indha vaalibamum vaanavilluThis youth is like a rainbow,
Kaeliyalla purinthu kollu vaaraiyooIt is no joke, understand it and won't you come?
Valar anbae inbam thaaraayooO growing love, won't you bestow happiness?
Valar anbae inbam thaaraayooO growing love, won't you bestow happiness?
Female
Kaadhal manna kanivaai sonnaO King of love, when spoken with sweet tenderness,
Innum sandhegam ennaWhy is there still any doubt?
Kaadhal manna kanivaai sonnaO King of love, when spoken with sweet tenderness,
Innum sandhegam ennaWhy is there still any doubt?
Chorus
Kannum kannum kalanthu vittaalOnce eyes meet with eyes,
Kanindhidum raajaLove will ripen and sweeten, O King,
Ungal kannum kannum kalanthu vittaalOnce your eyes meet with my eyes,
Kanindhidum raaja..Love will ripen and sweeten, O King..
Female
Aa..aa..aaaAa..aa..aaa
Kaadhal manna kanivaai sonnaO King of love, when spoken with sweet tenderness,
Innum sandhegam ennaWhy is there still any doubt?
Aaa..aa..aa..Aaa..aa..aa..
Kanni malaraaga kaarthen innaalaI waited till this day like a maiden flower,
Kanni malaraaga kaarthen innaalaI waited till this day like a maiden flower,
Ennippaar kannaalaThink about it, my beloved!
Chorus
Indha vaalibamum vaanavilluThis youth is like a rainbow,
Kaeliyalla purinthu kollu vaaraiyooIt is no joke, understand it and won't you come?
Female :Valar anbae inbam thaaraayooFemale: O growing love, won't you bestow happiness?
Chorus :Valar anbae inbam thaaraayooChorus: O growing love, won't you bestow happiness?
Female
Inimai naadi inaindhu paadiSeeking sweetness, singing together,
Inba manamalai soodiAdorning the delightful wedding garland,
Inimai naadi inaindhu paadiSeeking sweetness, singing together,
Inba manamalai soodiAdorning the delightful wedding garland,
Chorus
Kannum kannum kalanthu vittaalOnce eyes meet with eyes,
Kanindhidum raajaLove will ripen and sweeten, O King,
Ungal kannum kannum kalanthu vittaalOnce your eyes meet with my eyes,
Kanindhidum raaja..Love will ripen and sweeten, O King..
Female
Aa..aa..aaaAa..aa..aaa
Inimai naadi inaindhu paadiSeeking sweetness, singing together,
Inba manamalai soodiAdorning the delightful wedding garland,
Magizhndhu vilaiyaadiJoyfully playing around,
Malar thaenai thediSeeking the nectar of flowers,
Magizhndhu vilaiyaadiJoyfully playing around,
Malar thaenai thediSeeking the nectar of flowers,
Odivaa kannalaaRun to me, my beloved!
Chorus
Indha vaalibamum vaanavilluThis youth is like a rainbow,
Kaeliyalla purinthu kollu vaaraiyooIt is no joke, understand it and won't you come?
Valar anbae inbam thaaraayooO growing love, won't you bestow happiness?
Female :Valar anbae inbam thaaraayooFemale: O growing love, won't you bestow happiness?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic track expresses the fleeting and precious nature of youth, comparing it to a beautiful rainbow that should be cherished without hesitation. The protagonist calls upon her beloved, asking him to discard all doubts and embrace love while their youthful days last.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor/Simile)

Indha vaalibamum vaanavillu

Compares youth ('vaalibam') to a beautiful yet transient rainbow ('vaanavillu').

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

Inimai naadi inaindhu paadi

Repetition of the initial sound 'I' across 'Inimai' and 'inaindhu'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Inimai naadi inaindhu paadi / Inba manamalai soodi

Rhyming end-words 'naadi', 'paadi', and 'soodi'.

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Trivia

'Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam' (1962) featured music composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. Sung beautifully by S. Janaki with chorus backing, the lyrics penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass emphasize the transient elegance of youth.

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