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Lyrics & meaning

Neeye En Vazhvin

From Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam · 1957

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
P. Aadhinarayana Rao
Details
Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aa aa aa aa aaAa aa aa aa aa
Neeyae en vaazhvin needhiyaaguameYou alone are the righteousness and purpose of my life
Anbae en raajaMy beloved king
Neeyae en vaazhvin needhiyaagumaeYou alone are the righteousness and purpose of my life
Inbha nizhalaaguame anbae en raajaYou become my comforting shadow of joy, my beloved king
Aanandha jodhi needhaanadaYou are the light of eternal bliss
Anabe en raajaMy beloved king
Aananadha jodhi needhaanada raajaYou are the light of eternal bliss, my king
Madhuvaendhum kaadhal malar rojaA love rose overflowing with sweet nectar
Malar paadham thedudhae anbae en raajaSeeks your tender flower-like feet, my beloved king
Aanandha jodhi needhaanadaYou are the light of eternal bliss
Aa aa aa aa aaaAa aa aa aa aaa
Female
Thaalattuthae isai kaanathinaalaeLulling gently through the melody of music
Thaalattuthae isai kaanathinaalaeLulling gently through the melody of music
Thanimai kaanavae vandhaal thannalaeSolitude came on its own to encompass me
Dhaabam meerudhae kanna unnalaeYearning and desire exceed their limits because of you, Kanna
Raaja azhagaana kaadhal malar rojaaMy king, a beautiful rose flower of love
Anuraagam theduthaeIs searching for true affection
Anbae en raajaMy beloved king
Aanandha jodhi needhaanadaYou are the light of eternal bliss
Aa aa aa aa aaaAa aa aa aa aaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic melody expresses the deep devotion and passionate love of a woman toward her beloved king/lover. She regards him as the ultimate righteousness, light, and joy of her existence. Describing herself as a nectar-filled rose seeking his presence, she sings of how solitude and music heighten her yearning for him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை / உருவகம்)

Aanandha jodhi needhaanada

The lover is metaphorically addressed as 'Aanandha jodhi' (light of bliss) and 'Inbha nizhal' (shade of joy), equating his presence to light and comfort.

Uruvagamy / Metaphor

Madhuvaendhum kaadhal malar roja

The heroine refers to love/herself as a 'Madhuvaendhum kaadhal malar roja' (a love rose carrying sweet nectar).

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Thaalattuthae isai kaanathinaalae / Thanimai kaanavae vandhaal thannalae

The second letter consonant sound rhyming across lines: 'Thaalattuthae' and 'Thanimai'.

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Trivia

This song is from the 1957 bilingual film 'Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam' starring Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi. The music was composed by P. Adinarayana Rao, and P. Susheela's soulful rendition in classical raaga became immensely popular and remains a golden classic of Tamil cinema.

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