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Lyrics & meaning

Unnai Adaindha Manam

From Anandhi · 1965

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Suseela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Anandhi1965

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Unnai adaintha manam vaazhgaLong live the heart that reached you
Ini ovvoru iravum vaazhgaLong live every night from now on
Intha manjam en nenjil thaenagaMay this marital bed feel like honey in my heart
Nalla vaazhvum valamum malargaMay good life and prosperity blossom
Female
Unnai adaintha manam vaazhgaLong live the heart that reached you
Ini ovvoru iravum vaazhgaLong live every night from now on
Intha manjam en nenjil thaenagaMay this marital bed feel like honey in my heart
Nalla vaazhvum valamum malargaMay good life and prosperity blossom
Female
Thiru manjal konjum mayilThe peacock adorned with sacred turmeric
Unnai thanjam endru vanthaalCame seeking refuge in you
Unnudan magizhaTo rejoice with you
Thiru manjal konjum mayilThe peacock adorned with sacred turmeric
Unnai thanjam endru vanthaalCame seeking refuge in you
Unnudan magizhaTo rejoice with you
Female
Nadai anjum pennin nenjilIn the heart of this woman with delicate steps
Vanjam endrum illaiThere is never any malice
Mannaa un manam malargaOh my King, may your heart blossom
Thinam unnaal un nilai uyargaMay your status rise daily because of your virtues
Ini ennaal un nilai uyargaMay your stature elevate forever from today
Female
Aaa….aa…..aa……aaa…..aa…aa….Aaa....aa.....aa......aaa.....aa...aa....
Ooo…..ooo….oo…..oo…..ooho…..Ooo.....ooo....oo.....oo.....ooho.....
Female
Unnai adaintha manam vaazhgaLong live the heart that reached you
Ini ovvoru iravum vaazhgaLong live every night from now on
Intha manjam en nenjil thaenagaMay this marital bed feel like honey in my heart
Nalla vaazhvum valamum malargaMay good life and prosperity blossom
Female
Enthan thanthai ennai unthan kaiyilMy father placed me into your hands
Pillai endru thanthaar than manam kaniyaLike a child, as his heart melted with joy
Enthan thanthai ennai unthan kaiyilMy father placed me into your hands
Pillai endru thanthaar than manam kaniyaLike a child, as his heart melted with joy
Female
Intha pillai thannaiTo this child
Unthan annai ennumWith a heart like that of your own mother
Ullam thannaal kaaththarul purigaProtect and bless me with your grace
Female
Kurai illaatha vaazhvondru arulgaBestow upon us a flawless life
Thunai ennodu nee kolla varugaCome to accept me as your life companion
Female
Aaa….aa…..aa……aaa…..aa…aa….Aaa....aa.....aa......aaa.....aa...aa....
Ooo…..ooo….oo…..oo…..ooho…..Ooo.....ooo....oo.....oo.....ooho.....
Female
Unnai adaintha manam vaazhgaLong live the heart that reached you
Ini ovvoru iravum vaazhgaLong live every night from now on
Intha manjam en nenjil thaenagaMay this marital bed feel like honey in my heart
Nalla vaazhvum valamum malargaMay good life and prosperity blossom

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Unnai Adaintha Manam Vaazhga is a tender and devotional expression of love and surrender from a newlywed bride to her husband. She expresses profound gratitude for their union, wishing for eternal bliss, marital harmony, and prosperity. Describing herself as an innocent peacock seeking refuge in his affection, she assures him that her heart is free of malice and full of devotion. She fondly remembers her father entrusting her to his care, asking her husband to protect and nurture her with the selfless love of a mother. Poet Kannadasan gracefully captures the essence of traditional South Indian marital bonding, emotional warmth, and mutual respect.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Thiru manjal konjum mayil

Comparing the bride to a turmeric-adorned peacock seeking sanctuary.

Simile / Imagery (Upamai)

Intha manjam en nenjil thaenaga

Comparing the joy of the marital bed to sweet honey filling the heart.

Second Letter Rhyme (Ethirai)

Unnai thanjam endru vanthaal / Vanjam endrum illai

Rhyming of 'Thanjam' (refuge) and 'Vanjam' (malice) across verses.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Nalla vaazhvum valamum malarga

Rhythmic repetition of 'va' and 'ma' sounds enhancing euphonic quality.

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Trivia

This iconic classic from the 1965 film 'Anandhi' features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan, lyrics by Kannadasan, and vocals rendered by legendary singer P. Susheela. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri.

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