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Lyrics & meaning

Ini Manam Polae

From Iru Sagodharigal · 1957

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
Ghantasala, P. Leela
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Movie name
Iru Sagodharigal
Movie release year
1957
Lyrics added on
22 Jun 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ini manam polae naamae
Iru vaanampaadi polae
Vaazhvinilae inba kaanam paaduvom
Ini manam polae naamae
Iru vaanampaadi polae
Vaazhvinilae inba kaanam paaduvom
Ini manam polae naamae….
Kadhalin sodhanai kaalamithe
Kaavalai meeriyae kaninthiduthae
Kadhalin sodhanai kaalamithe
Kaavalai meeriyae kaninthiduthae
Ini manam polae naamae
Iru vaanampaadi polae
Vaazhvinilae inba kaanam paaduvom
Kadhal endraal athai naanariyaenae
Kangalum pesidumo
Yaezhaiyin vaazhvil inba nilaiyaalae
Anbin alaiyaalae
Yaezhaiyin vaazhvil inba nilaiyaalae
Anbin alaiyaalae
Inainthidum yogamae kaninthidumaa
Ini manam polae naamae
Iru vaanampaadi polae
Vaazhvinilae inba kaanam paaduvom
Thendral alai melae konjum malaraalae
Thaen suvaiyaal vandu paadiduthae
Sael vizhi kannudan saernthiduthae
Paal mozhi ullaththil paainthiduthae
Sael vizhi kannudan saernthiduthae
Paal mozhi ullaththil paainthiduthae
Ini manam polae naamae
Iru vaanampaadi polae
Vaazhvinilae inba kaanam paaduvom
Aaruyirae anuraagaththinaalae
Aavalum meeriduthae
Aaruyirae anuraagaththinaalae
Aavalum meeriduthae
Paarinil pottrum
Valluvarum neeyae vaasugiyum naanae
Bakkiyam naamae adainthiduvom
From now on, as our hearts desire,
Like two skylarks,
We will sing joyful songs in our lives!
From now on, as our hearts desire,
Like two skylarks,
We will sing joyful songs in our lives!
From now on, as our hearts desire...
This is a time of testing for love,
Yet breaking past all barriers, it ripens sweet!
This is a time of testing for love,
Yet breaking past all barriers, it ripens sweet!
From now on, as our hearts desire,
Like two skylarks,
We will sing joyful songs in our lives!
I did not know what love was,
Can eyes really speak?
In the life of this poor one, through joy,
And through the gentle waves of love,
In the life of this poor one, through joy,
And through the gentle waves of love,
Will this blessed union truly come to pass?
From now on, as our hearts desire,
Like two skylarks,
We will sing joyful songs in our lives!
For the flower swaying gently on the breeze,
Drawn by sweet nectar, the bee sings!
Fish-shaped eyes meet mine in love,
And words as sweet as milk flow into my heart!
Fish-shaped eyes meet mine in love,
And words as sweet as milk flow into my heart!
From now on, as our hearts desire,
Like two skylarks,
We will sing joyful songs in our lives!
O my dearest life, through this tender love,
My longing overflows!
O my dearest life, through this tender love,
My longing overflows!
Praised by the whole world,
You are Valluvar and I am Vasuki,
We shall attain that great blessing together!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

"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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