Kangal Rendum Vandu Niram
From Amuthavalli · 1959
- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singers
- P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Amuthavalli1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kangal rendum vandu niram | Both eyes are the color of a black beetle, |
| Kannam roja chendu niram | Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses. |
| Kangal rendum vandu niram | Both eyes are the color of a black beetle, |
| Kannam roja chendu niram | Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses. |
| Kalaiyae vadivaai varuvaal | She will arrive as the very embodiment of art, |
| Aval angam thanga niram | Her entire body is of a golden hue. |
| Kalaiyae vadivaai varuvaal | She will arrive as the very embodiment of art, |
| Aval angam thanga niram | Her entire body is of a golden hue. |
| Female | |
| Kangal rendum vandu niram | Both eyes are the color of a black beetle, |
| Kannam roja chendu niram | Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses. |
| Female | |
| Vinnil pirandha minnal irangi | Like lightning born in the sky descending, |
| Mannil nadanthu vandhadhu pol | And walking upon the earth, |
| Female | |
| Aaa….aaa….aaaa…. | Aaa....aaa....aaaa.... |
| Female | |
| Vinnil pirandha minnal irangi | Like lightning born in the sky descending, |
| Mannil nadanthu vandhadhu pol | And walking upon the earth, |
| Vanna malar maalai kondu | Carrying a garland of colorful flowers, |
| Vaazhvinilae aasai kondu | Harboring desires in her life, |
| Vandhiduvaal naanam kondu | She will approach with bashful modesty, |
| Manamagalum nanae endru | Declaring 'I am the bride', |
| Vaalibarai azhagil vendru | Conquering youth with her allure, |
| Vaatiduval sabaiyil nindru | She will torment them as she stands in the royal court. |
| Female | |
| Kangal rendum vandu niram | Both eyes are the color of a black beetle, |
| Kannam roja chendu niram | Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses. |
| Kalaiyae vadivaai varuvaal | She will arrive as the very embodiment of art, |
| Aval angam thanga niram | Her entire body is of a golden hue. |
| Female | |
| Kangal rendum vandu niram | Both eyes are the color of a black beetle, |
| Kannam roja chendu niram | Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses. |
| Female | |
| Moga thendralil aadum koondhal | Her hair sways in the passionate breeze, |
| Megathodu sneham | In friendship with the rain clouds. |
| Aaa….aaa….aaaa…. | Aaa....aaa....aaaa.... |
| Female | |
| Moga thendralil aadum koondhal | Her hair sways in the passionate breeze, |
| Megathodu sneham | In friendship with the rain clouds. |
| Kuriyaaga paaindhidum naana paarvaigal | Her shy glances darting sharply at a target, |
| Veeran kanaiyilum vegam | Moving faster than a warrior's arrow. |
| Female | |
| Nalina nadai annam polae | Her graceful walk is like that of a swan, |
| Neliyum idai minnal polae | Her slender waist bends like lightning, |
| Anbu mozhi kannal polae | Her words of love are sweet like sugarcane, |
| Aadai kodi pinnal polae | Her dress weaves around like creeping vines. |
| Nenjinilae nesathaalae | Driven by the love residing in my heart, |
| Neendhiduven meenai polae | I shall swim around like a fish. |
| Female | |
| Angam yaavum thanga niram | Her entire body is golden in color, |
| Aasai ullam sangu niram | Her loving heart is pure like a white conch shell. |
| Azhagae vadivaai varum | She arrives as beauty personified, |
| Mangaiyen maamugam manjal niram | This maiden's glorious face has a radiant turmeric hue. |
| Angam yaavum thanga niram | Her entire body is golden in color, |
| Aasai ullam sangu niram | Her loving heart is pure like a white conch shell. |
| Female | |
| Azhagu virunthennai adaiya ninaithidum | Who is the man who desires to partake in this feast of beauty? |
| Aan maganum evaroo | Who is that valiant man? |
| Arivu migunthathoru uravu kalanthidum | Is he one who enriches relationships with deep wisdom, |
| Alavu therindhavaroo | And understands true moderation? |
| Female | |
| Pagaivaridam pallaikaatti | I do not want a commander who bares his teeth in submission to enemies, |
| Thalapathiyaai vandhavar vendaam | Nor one who became a leader merely by titles. |
| Female | |
| Paavaiyarai arugil vaithu | I do not want a man who surrounds himself with women, |
| Paarthu rusi kandavar vendaam | Viewing them merely for sensory pleasure. |
| Female | |
| Kadamai unarndhavar arugil amarnthida | To sit beside a man who truly recognizes his duty, |
| Kangal viraindhidudhae | My eyes hasten in eagerness. |
| Ilamai kulangidum ivarai mananthida | To marry this man overflowing with youth, |
| Idhayam virumbidudhae | My heart truly desires. |
| Aaa….aaa….aaa…. | Aaa....aaa....aaa.... |
| Female | |
| Angam yaavum thanga niram | Her entire body is golden in color, |
| Aasai ullam sangu niram | Her loving heart is pure like a white conch shell. |
| Azhagae vadivaai varum | She arrives as beauty personified, |
| Mangaiyen maamugam manjal niram | This maiden's glorious face has a radiant turmeric hue. |
| Angam yaavum thanga niram | Her entire body is golden in color, |
| Aasai ullam sangu niram | Her loving heart is pure like a white conch shell. |
கண்கள் ரெண்டும் வண்டு நிறம்
கன்னம் ரோஜாச் செண்டு நிறம்
கண்கள் ரெண்டும் வண்டு நிறம்
கன்னம் ரோஜாச் செண்டு நிறம்
கலையே வடிவாய் வருவாள்
அவளங்கம் தங்க நிறம்
கலையே வடிவாய் வருவாள்
அவளங்கம் தங்க நிறம்
Both eyes are the color of a black beetle,
Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses.
Both eyes are the color of a black beetle,
Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses.
She will arrive as the very embodiment of art,
Her entire body is of a golden hue.
She will arrive as the very embodiment of art,
Her entire body is of a golden hue.
கண்கள் ரெண்டும் வண்டு நிறம்
கன்னம் ரோஜாச் செண்டு நிறம்
Both eyes are the color of a black beetle,
Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses.
விண்ணில் பிறந்த மின்னல் இறங்கி
மண்ணில் நடந்து வந்ததுபோல்
Like lightning born in the sky descending,
And walking upon the earth,
ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆ...
Aaa....aaa....aaaa....
விண்ணில் பிறந்த மின்னல் இறங்கி
மண்ணில் நடந்து வந்ததுபோல்
வண்ண மலர் மாலை கொண்டு
வாழ்வினிலே ஆசை கொண்டு
வந்திடுவாள் நாணம் கொண்டு
மணமகளும் நானே யென்று
வாலிபரை அழகில் வென்று
வாட்டிடுவாள் சபையில் நின்று
Like lightning born in the sky descending,
And walking upon the earth,
Carrying a garland of colorful flowers,
Harboring desires in her life,
She will approach with bashful modesty,
Declaring 'I am the bride',
Conquering youth with her allure,
She will torment them as she stands in the royal court.
கண்கள் ரெண்டும் வண்டு நிறம்
கன்னம் ரோஜாச் செண்டு நிறம்
கலையே வடிவாய் வருவாள்
அவளங்கம் தங்க நிறம்
Both eyes are the color of a black beetle,
Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses.
She will arrive as the very embodiment of art,
Her entire body is of a golden hue.
கண்கள் ரெண்டும் வண்டு நிறம்
கன்னம் ரோஜாச் செண்டு நிறம்
Both eyes are the color of a black beetle,
Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses.
மோகத் தென்றலில் ஆடும் கூந்தல்
மேகத்தோடு சிநேகம்
Her hair sways in the passionate breeze,
In friendship with the rain clouds.
Aaa....aaa....aaaa....
ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ...
Her hair sways in the passionate breeze,
In friendship with the rain clouds.
Her shy glances darting sharply at a target,
Moving faster than a warrior's arrow.
மோகத் தென்றலில் ஆடும் கூந்தல்
மேகத்தோடு சிநேகம்
குறியாகப் பாய்ந்திடும் நாணப் பார்வைகள்
வீரன் கணையிலும் வேகம்
Her graceful walk is like that of a swan,
Her slender waist bends like lightning,
Her words of love are sweet like sugarcane,
Her dress weaves around like creeping vines.
Driven by the love residing in my heart,
I shall swim around like a fish.
நளின நடை அன்னம் போலே
நெளியும் இடை மின்னல் போலே
ஆடை கொடி பின்னல் போலே
அன்பு மொழி கன்னல் போலே
நெஞ்சினிலே நேசத்தாலே
நீந்திடுவேன் மீனைப் போலே
Her entire body is golden in color,
Her loving heart is pure like a white conch shell.
She arrives as beauty personified,
This maiden's glorious face has a radiant turmeric hue.
Her entire body is golden in color,
Her loving heart is pure like a white conch shell.
அங்கம் யாவும் தங்க நிறம்
ஆசை உள்ளம் சங்கு நிறம்
அழகே வடிவாய் வரும்
மங்கையென் மாமுகம் மஞ்சள் நிறம்
அங்கம் யாவும் தங்க நிறம்
ஆசை உள்ளம் சங்கு நிறம்
Who is the man who desires to partake in this feast of beauty?
Who is that valiant man?
Is he one who enriches relationships with deep wisdom,
And understands true moderation?
அழகு விருந்தெனை
அடைய நினைத்திடும்
ஆண் மகனும் எவரோ
அறிவு மிகுந்தொரு உறவு கலந்திடும்
அளவு தெரிந்தவரோ
I do not want a commander who bares his teeth in submission to enemies,
Nor one who became a leader merely by titles.
பகைவரிடம் பல்லைக்காட்டித்
தளபதியாய் வந்தவர் வேண்டாம்
I do not want a man who surrounds himself with women,
Viewing them merely for sensory pleasure.
பாவையரை அருகில் வைத்து
பார்த்து ருசி கண்டவர் வேண்டாம்
To sit beside a man who truly recognizes his duty,
My eyes hasten in eagerness.
To marry this man overflowing with youth,
My heart truly desires.
Aaa....aaa....aaa....
கடமையுணர்ந்தவர் அருகில் அமர்ந்திட
கண்கள் விரைந்திடுதே
இளமை குலுங்கிடும் இவரை மணந்திட
இதயம் விரும்பிடுதே
ஆஅ...ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
Her entire body is golden in color,
Her loving heart is pure like a white conch shell.
She arrives as beauty personified,
This maiden's glorious face has a radiant turmeric hue.
Her entire body is golden in color,
Her loving heart is pure like a white conch shell.
அங்கம் யாவும் தங்க நிறம்
ஆசை உள்ளம் சங்கு நிறம்
அழகே வடிவாய் வரும்
மங்கையென் மாமுகம் மஞ்சள் நிறம்
அங்கம் யாவும் தங்க நிறம்
ஆசை உள்ளம் சங்கு நிறம்
Kangal rendum vandu niram
Both eyes are the color of a black beetle,
Kannam roja chendu niram
Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses.
Kangal rendum vandu niram
Both eyes are the color of a black beetle,
Kannam roja chendu niram
Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses.
Kalaiyae vadivaai varuvaal
She will arrive as the very embodiment of art,
Aval angam thanga niram
Her entire body is of a golden hue.
Kalaiyae vadivaai varuvaal
She will arrive as the very embodiment of art,
Aval angam thanga niram
Her entire body is of a golden hue.
Kangal rendum vandu niram
Both eyes are the color of a black beetle,
Kannam roja chendu niram
Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses.
Vinnil pirandha minnal irangi
Like lightning born in the sky descending,
Mannil nadanthu vandhadhu pol
And walking upon the earth,
Aaa….aaa….aaaa….
Aaa....aaa....aaaa....
Vinnil pirandha minnal irangi
Like lightning born in the sky descending,
Mannil nadanthu vandhadhu pol
And walking upon the earth,
Vanna malar maalai kondu
Carrying a garland of colorful flowers,
Vaazhvinilae aasai kondu
Harboring desires in her life,
Vandhiduvaal naanam kondu
She will approach with bashful modesty,
Manamagalum nanae endru
Declaring 'I am the bride',
Vaalibarai azhagil vendru
Conquering youth with her allure,
Vaatiduval sabaiyil nindru
She will torment them as she stands in the royal court.
Kangal rendum vandu niram
Both eyes are the color of a black beetle,
Kannam roja chendu niram
Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses.
Kalaiyae vadivaai varuvaal
She will arrive as the very embodiment of art,
Aval angam thanga niram
Her entire body is of a golden hue.
Kangal rendum vandu niram
Both eyes are the color of a black beetle,
Kannam roja chendu niram
Her cheeks are the color of a cluster of red roses.
Moga thendralil aadum koondhal
Her hair sways in the passionate breeze,
Megathodu sneham
In friendship with the rain clouds.
Aaa….aaa….aaaa….
Aaa....aaa....aaaa....
Moga thendralil aadum koondhal
Her hair sways in the passionate breeze,
Megathodu sneham
In friendship with the rain clouds.
Kuriyaaga paaindhidum naana paarvaigal
Her shy glances darting sharply at a target,
Veeran kanaiyilum vegam
Moving faster than a warrior's arrow.
Nalina nadai annam polae
Her graceful walk is like that of a swan,
Neliyum idai minnal polae
Her slender waist bends like lightning,
Anbu mozhi kannal polae
Her words of love are sweet like sugarcane,
Aadai kodi pinnal polae
Her dress weaves around like creeping vines.
Nenjinilae nesathaalae
Driven by the love residing in my heart,
Neendhiduven meenai polae
I shall swim around like a fish.
Angam yaavum thanga niram
Her entire body is golden in color,
Aasai ullam sangu niram
Her loving heart is pure like a white conch shell.
Azhagae vadivaai varum
She arrives as beauty personified,
Mangaiyen maamugam manjal niram
This maiden's glorious face has a radiant turmeric hue.
Angam yaavum thanga niram
Her entire body is golden in color,
Aasai ullam sangu niram
Her loving heart is pure like a white conch shell.
Azhagu virunthennai adaiya ninaithidum
Who is the man who desires to partake in this feast of beauty?
Aan maganum evaroo
Who is that valiant man?
Arivu migunthathoru uravu kalanthidum
Is he one who enriches relationships with deep wisdom,
Alavu therindhavaroo
And understands true moderation?
Pagaivaridam pallaikaatti
I do not want a commander who bares his teeth in submission to enemies,
Thalapathiyaai vandhavar vendaam
Nor one who became a leader merely by titles.
Paavaiyarai arugil vaithu
I do not want a man who surrounds himself with women,
Paarthu rusi kandavar vendaam
Viewing them merely for sensory pleasure.
Kadamai unarndhavar arugil amarnthida
To sit beside a man who truly recognizes his duty,
Kangal viraindhidudhae
My eyes hasten in eagerness.
Ilamai kulangidum ivarai mananthida
To marry this man overflowing with youth,
Idhayam virumbidudhae
My heart truly desires.
Aaa….aaa….aaa….
Aaa....aaa....aaa....
Angam yaavum thanga niram
Her entire body is golden in color,
Aasai ullam sangu niram
Her loving heart is pure like a white conch shell.
Azhagae vadivaai varum
She arrives as beauty personified,
Mangaiyen maamugam manjal niram
This maiden's glorious face has a radiant turmeric hue.
Angam yaavum thanga niram
Her entire body is golden in color,
Aasai ullam sangu niram
Her loving heart is pure like a white conch shell.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song from 'Amuthavalli' (1959) describes both the captivating physical grace of a maiden and her refined standards for choosing a life partner. Initially, the lyrics celebrate her radiant golden beauty, comparing her features to natural wonders like dark beetles, red roses, lightning, and swans. As the song progresses, the emphasis shifts from physical attraction to noble virtues, detailing the qualities expected in a groom.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Kangal rendum vandu niram”
Compares eyes to beetles ('vandu niram') and cheeks to red roses ('roja chendu niram').
Upamai (Simile)
“Vinnil pirandha minnal irangi Mannil nadanthu vandhadhu pol”
Compares her arrival to lightning descending from the sky to walk on earth.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Megathodu sneham”
Refers to hair having friendship/kinship with clouds due to its dark, flowing nature.
Monaik Thodai (Alliteration)
“Nalina nadai annam polae”
Repetition of initial consonants like 'Nalina', 'Neliyum', 'Nenjinilae', 'Neendhiduven'.
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Trivia
'Amuthavalli' (1959) featured memorable compositions by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram's lyrics famously blend poetic romanticism with subtle social ideals, contrasting empty bravery or hedonism with duty and wisdom.
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