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Ini Manam Polae

From Iru Sagodharigal · 1957

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
Ghantasala, P. Leela
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Details
Iru Sagodharigal1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ini manam polae naamaeFrom now on, according to our heart's desire,
Iru vaanampaadi polaeLike two skylarks,
Vaazhvinilae inba kaanam paaduvomWe shall sing joyful songs in life.
Female
Ini manam polae naamaeFrom now on, according to our heart's desire,
Iru vaanampaadi polaeLike two skylarks,
Vaazhvinilae inba kaanam paaduvomWe shall sing joyful songs in life.
Female
Ini manam polae naamae….From now on, according to our heart's desire...
Male
Kadhalin sodhanai kaalamitheThis is the time of trial for love,
Kaavalai meeriyae kaninthiduthaeOvercoming all barriers, love ripens.
Kadhalin sodhanai kaalamitheThis is the time of trial for love,
Kaavalai meeriyae kaninthiduthaeOvercoming all barriers, love ripens.
Female
Ini manam polae naamaeFrom now on, according to our heart's desire,
Iru vaanampaadi polaeLike two skylarks,
Vaazhvinilae inba kaanam paaduvomWe shall sing joyful songs in life.
Female
Kadhal endraal athai naanariyaenaeIf it is called love, I do not know what it is,
Kangalum pesidumoCan eyes speak as well?
Yaezhaiyin vaazhvil inba nilaiyaalaeBecause of a sweet, joyful state in a poor person's life,
Anbin alaiyaalaeBecause of the waves of love,
Yaezhaiyin vaazhvil inba nilaiyaalaeBecause of a sweet, joyful state in a poor person's life,
Anbin alaiyaalaeBecause of the waves of love,
Inainthidum yogamae kaninthidumaaWill the divine fortune of uniting come to fruition?
Female
Ini manam polae naamaeFrom now on, according to our heart's desire,
Iru vaanampaadi polaeLike two skylarks,
Vaazhvinilae inba kaanam paaduvomWe shall sing joyful songs in life.
Male
Thendral alai melae konjum malaraalaeBecause of the flower caressing on gentle breeze waves,
Thaen suvaiyaal vandu paadiduthaeThe bee sings due to the taste of honey.
Female
Sael vizhi kannudan saernthiduthaeThe fish-like eyes join with eyes,
Paal mozhi ullaththil paainthiduthaeSweet, milky words flow directly into the heart.
Sael vizhi kannudan saernthiduthaeThe fish-like eyes join with eyes,
Paal mozhi ullaththil paainthiduthaeSweet, milky words flow directly into the heart.
Female
Ini manam polae naamaeFrom now on, according to our heart's desire,
Iru vaanampaadi polaeLike two skylarks,
Vaazhvinilae inba kaanam paaduvomWe shall sing joyful songs in life.
Male
Aaruyirae anuraagaththinaalaeOh precious life, due to affection and passion,
Aavalum meeriduthaeThe longing overflows beyond limits.
Aaruyirae anuraagaththinaalaeOh precious life, due to affection and passion,
Aavalum meeriduthaeThe longing overflows beyond limits.
Female
Paarinil pottrumPraised by the whole world,
Valluvarum neeyae vaasugiyum naanaeYou are Thiruvalluvar and I am Vasuki,
Bakkiyam naamae adainthiduvomWe shall attain true good fortune.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

"Ini Manam Polae Naamae" is a romantic duet from the 1957 Tamil film Iru Sagodharigal, sung by legendary artists Ghantasala and P. Leela. The song expresses the joyful expression of love between two souls who compare themselves to free-spirited skylarks singing songs of joy. They reflect on the trials of love, how love overcomes restrictions, and the gentle silent language of the eyes that brings deep emotional bliss into their lives. As the song unfolds, rich nature metaphors describe their blossoming romance, likening their union to bees attracted to sweet flowers caressed by gentle breezes. In the concluding stanza, the lovers elevate their devotion to an ideal standard by comparing themselves to the revered Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar and his legendary wife Vasuki, praying for everlasting joy and fortune in their union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uwamai)

Iru vaanampaadi polae

Compares the two lovers to skylarks ('vaanampaadi') soaring freely and singing happily.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Sael vizhi kannudan saernthiduthae

Describes eyes as fish ('sael vizhi'), a traditional Tamil literary metaphor symbolizing beauty and graceful motion.

Alliteration (Moni)

Paal mozhi ullaththil paainthiduthae

Use of initial 'p' sounds across words ('Paal', 'paainthiduthae') creating a smooth acoustic rhythm.

Cultural Allusion

Valluvarum neeyae vaasugiyum naanae

Refers to Thiruvalluvar and Vasuki, the epitome of conjugal affection and ideal married life in Tamil tradition.

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Trivia

Composed by legendary music director S. Rajeswara Rao with lyrics penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, 'Ini Manam Polae Naamae' highlights the iconic pairing of Ghantasala and P. Leela. The song showcases classical Carnatic influence blended into mid-20th century Tamil cinema melody, remaining a quintessential classic duet from the golden era.

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