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Lyrics & meaning

Innale Nannalandro

From Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi · 1958

Lyricist
Kuyilan
Singers
A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela
Music director
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Details
Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kaneerum maraindhadhumaeOnce the tears disappear,
Pannerae aagumThey become like sweet rosewater.
Innaalae nannaalandrooIs not today an auspicious day?
Innaalae nannaalandrooIs not today an auspicious day?
Female
Kaneerum maraindhadhumaeOnce the tears disappear,
Pannerae aagumThey become like sweet rosewater.
Innaalae nannaalandrooIs not today an auspicious day?
Male
Ennaalum kaadhal isaiForever, the music of love
Pannaaga nenjileResonates as a song within the heart,
Ennaalum kaadhal isaiForever, the music of love
Pannaaga nenjileResonates as a song within the heart,
Vandha ezhil kanniyunThe beautiful maiden who arrived,
Vindhai kandaaiyooDid you witness her wondrous charm?
Both :Innaalae nannaalandrooBoth: Is not today an auspicious day?
NannaalandrooAn auspicious day indeed!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This uplifting duet conveys a transformation from sorrow to joy, using the vivid imagery of tears turning into sweet rosewater. The lovers express that love's eternal music fills their hearts like a timeless song, welcoming a beautiful maiden and rejoicing in the blessings of the present moment as a truly auspicious day.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Kaneerum maraindhadhumae Pannerae aagum

Describing tears disappearing and turning into rosewater ('Pannerae aagum') metaphorically represents grief being replaced by fragrance and happiness.

Refrain / Anaphora

Innaalae nannaalandroo

The rhythmic repetition of 'Innaalae nannaalandroo' serves as a joyful chorus line reinforcing the theme of celebrating a wonderful day.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Rhythm)

Ennaalum kaadhal isai

Phonetic harmony in 'Ennaalum kaadhal isai' creates an inherently musical rhythm suited to the line's subject matter about music.

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Trivia

'Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi' (1958) featured a timeless soundtrack composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The song showcases the legendary duet pair A. M. Rajah and P. Susheela, who delivered numerous romantic hits together during the golden age of Tamil cinema.

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