- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singers
- P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Amuthavalli
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kangal rendum vandu niram
Kannam roja chendu niram
Kangal rendum vandu niram
Kannam roja chendu niram
Kalaiyae vadivaai varuvaal
Aval angam thanga niram
Kalaiyae vadivaai varuvaal
Aval angam thanga niram
Kangal rendum vandu niram
Kannam roja chendu niram
Vinnil pirandha minnal irangi
Mannil nadanthu vandhadhu pol
Aaa….aaa….aaaa….
Vinnil pirandha minnal irangi
Mannil nadanthu vandhadhu pol
Vanna malar maalai kondu
Vaazhvinilae aasai kondu
Vandhiduvaal naanam kondu
Manamagalum nanae endru
Vaalibarai azhagil vendru
Vaatiduval sabaiyil nindru
Kangal rendum vandu niram
Kannam roja chendu niram
Kalaiyae vadivaai varuvaal
Aval angam thanga niram
Kangal rendum vandu niram
Kannam roja chendu niram
Moga thendralil aadum koondhal
Megathodu sneham
Aaa….aaa….aaaa….
Moga thendralil aadum koondhal
Megathodu sneham
Kuriyaaga paaindhidum naana paarvaigal
Veeran kanaiyilum vegam
Nalina nadai annam polae
Neliyum idai minnal polae
Anbu mozhi kannal polae
Aadai kodi pinnal polae
Nenjinilae nesathaalae
Neendhiduven meenai polae
Angam yaavum thanga niram
Aasai ullam sangu niram
Azhagae vadivaai varum
Mangaiyen maamugam manjal niram
Angam yaavum thanga niram
Aasai ullam sangu niram
Azhagu virunthennai adaiya ninaithidum
Aan maganum evaroo
Arivu migunthathoru uravu kalanthidum
Alavu therindhavaroo
Pagaivaridam pallaikaatti
Thalapathiyaai vandhavar vendaam
Paavaiyarai arugil vaithu
Paarthu rusi kandavar vendaam
Kadamai unarndhavar arugil amarnthida
Kangal viraindhidudhae
Ilamai kulangidum ivarai mananthida
Idhayam virumbidudhae
Aaa….aaa….aaa….
Angam yaavum thanga niram
Aasai ullam sangu niram
Azhagae vadivaai varum
Mangaiyen maamugam manjal niram
Angam yaavum thanga niram
Aasai ullam sangu niram
Her two eyes are as black as beetles,
Her cheeks are the color of a bunch of roses.
Her two eyes are as black as beetles,
Her cheeks are the color of a bunch of roses.
She will arrive as the living form of art,
Her body is the color of gold.
She will arrive as the living form of art,
Her body is the color of gold.
Her two eyes are as black as beetles,
Her cheeks are the color of a bunch of roses.
Like lightning born in the sky descending,
And walking down upon the earth,
Ah.... ah.... aah....
Like lightning born in the sky descending,
And walking down upon the earth,
Carrying a garland of colorful flowers,
Holding longing for a beautiful life,
She will arrive filled with shy grace,
Announcing, "I am the bride!"
Conquering young men with her beauty,
She will torment their hearts before the gathering.
Her two eyes are as black as beetles,
Her cheeks are the color of a bunch of roses.
She will arrive as the living form of art,
Her body is the color of gold.
Her two eyes are as black as beetles,
Her cheeks are the color of a bunch of roses.
Her hair dancing in the gentle breeze,
Making friends with the dark clouds.
Ah.... ah.... aah....
Her hair dancing in the gentle breeze,
Making friends with the dark clouds.
Her shy glances strike right at their mark,
Swifter than a warrior's arrow.
A graceful walk like a swan,
A slender waist swaying like lightning,
Loving words as sweet as sugarcane,
Garments draped like intertwining vines.
With deep love in my heart,
I will swim freely like a fish.
All of her body is the color of gold,
Her loving heart is as pure white as a conch.
Arriving as the very form of beauty,
The woman's glowing face shines golden with turmeric.
All of her body is the color of gold,
Her loving heart is as pure white as a conch.
Who is the man who dreams of winning me,
This feast of beauty?
Is he one blessed with wisdom,
Who understands the true measure of a loving bond?
I do not want one who grins before enemies,
Even if he comes as a commander!
I do not want one who keeps women near,
Only to gaze and feast on their charms!
To sit beside one who knows his duty,
My eyes eagerly rush forward.
To marry this man glowing with youth,
My heart deeply longs.
Ah.... ah.... ah....
All of her body is the color of gold,
Her loving heart is as pure white as a conch.
Arriving as the very form of beauty,
The woman's glowing face shines golden with turmeric.
All of her body is the color of gold,
Her loving heart is as pure white as a conch.
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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