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Lyrics & meaning

Pudhu Inbam Ondru Uruvaagi Indru

From Marutha Nattu Veeran · 1961

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
S. V. Venkatraman
Details
Marutha Nattu Veeran1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aa… aa… aa… aa…Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Aa… aa… aa… aa…Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Female
Pudhu inbam ondru uruvaagi indruA new joy has taken shape today,
Pudhu inbam ondru uruvaagi indruA new joy has taken shape today,
Edhir vandhu nindru isai paadudhaeStanding right in front, singing a song.
Female
Pudhu inbam ondru uruvaagi indruA new joy has taken shape today,
Edhir vandhu nindru isai paadudhaeStanding right in front, singing a song.
Isai paadudhae….ae….Singing a song...
Chorus
Ahhah hahhaaAhhah hahhaa
Chorus
Ahhah hahhaaAhhah hahhaa
Female
Madhu unda vandu polae manam aadudhaeLike a honey-drunk bee, my heart dances.
Chorus
Aa… aa… aa… aa…Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Female
Madhu unda vandu polae manam aadudhaeLike a honey-drunk bee, my heart dances.
Edhir kaalamae inippaagavaeThe future ahead appears sweet,
En kannil thonudhaeIt appears before my eyes.
Female
Pudhu inbam ondru uruvaagi indruA new joy has taken shape today,
Edhir vandhu nindru isai paadudhaeStanding right in front, singing a song.
Isai paadudhae….ae….Singing a song...
Chorus
Aa… aa… aa… aa…aa…aa…Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Female
Ennaalum illaadha vidhamaagaIn a way unlike any other day,
En idadhu kan thudikkudhu idhamaagaMy left eye twitches pleasantly.
Ennaalum illaadha vidhamaagaIn a way unlike any other day,
En idadhu kan thudikkudhu idhamaagaMy left eye twitches pleasantly.
Ennaiyum ariyaamal yaenendru puriyaamalWithout my knowledge, without understanding why,
Manam ennaiyum ariyaamal yaenendru puriyaamalMy heart, without my knowledge, without understanding why,
Chorus
Yaedhaedho ennudhu engengo selludhuThinks of various things and wanders everywhere,
Yaedhaedho ennudhu engengo selludhuThinks of various things and wanders everywhere,
Female
Idhai enna solvadhuHow do I explain this?
Female
Pudhu inbam ondru uruvaagi indruA new joy has taken shape today,
Edhir vandhu nindru isai paadudhaeStanding right in front, singing a song.
Chorus
Pudhu inbam ondru uruvaagi indruA new joy has taken shape today,
Edhir vandhu nindru isai paadudhaeStanding right in front, singing a song.
Isai paadudhae….ae….Singing a song...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song expresses the overwhelming bliss of newfound love, hope, and optimism. The singer describes happiness taking a physical presence before her, singing sweet melodies. Her mind dances with joy like a honey-intoxicated bee as she looks forward to a bright and sweet future. She also notices good omens—such as her left eye twitching pleasantly—which traditionally portends good fortune. Filled with strange, uncontrollable excitement, her thoughts wander freely in delight.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Madhu unda vandu polae manam aadudhae

Compares the dancing state of the mind to a honey-drunk bee enjoying nectar.

Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Ennaalum illaadha vidhamaaga / En idadhu kan thudikkudhu idhamaaga

Use of end rhymes 'vidhamaaga' and 'idhamaaga' creates a harmonious sound structure.

Assonance (Monai)

Ennaiyum ariyaamal yaenendru puriyaamal

Repetition of initial vocalic sounds across consecutive phrases enhancing lyrical flow.

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Trivia

The song features lyrics by A. Maruthakasi for the 1961 movie Marutha Nattu Veeran, starring M. G. Ramachandran. In traditional South Indian culture, the twitching of the left eye for women is regarded as an auspicious sign, which the lyrics playfully incorporate.

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