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Lyrics & meaning

Vetkamillai

From Anbe Vaa · 1966

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Anbe Vaa1966

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
{ Vetkam illai{ No shame,
Naanam illai kaalamNo bashfulness, there is no time,
Illai neram illaiyae oh oo } (2)No right moment needed, oh oo } (2)
Female
{ Ninaithen{ I thought,
Mudithen adhanaalI accomplished it, and so
Sirithen } (2)I smiled } (2)
Female
{ Imai irandum{ Both eyelids
Padapadaka iruFluttering fast, both
Vizhigal thudithudika } (2)Eyes throbbing with passion } (2)
Female
{ Thoduvadharkae{ Just to touch,
Thunai irukaCompany is here,
Thottavudanae silusiluka } (2)And the moment I am touched, a sweet chill runs through me } (2)
Female
NinaithenChorus :Aa hahaI thought Chorus :Aa haha
Female
MudithenChorus :Oho hoI accomplished Chorus :Oho ho
Female
AdhanaalChorus :Aa hahaAnd so Chorus :Aa haha
Female
SirithenI smiled
Chorus
{ Aahaha ohoho } (2){ Aahaha ohoho } (2)
Female
{ Paruva nila{ As the youthful moon
Arugil vara pazhamComes near, like a ripe fruit
Nazhuvi paalil vizha } (2)Slipping and falling into sweet milk } (2)
Female
{ Urakam vandhae{ As sleep came
Vilagi sella thalaivanAnd slipped away, my beloved lord
Vanthaan uravai solla } (2)Arrived to declare his love } (2)
Female
NinaithenChorus :HahaI thought Chorus :Haha
Female
MudithenChorus :HahaI accomplished Chorus :Haha
Female
AdhanaalChorus :HahaAnd so Chorus :Haha
Female
SirithenI smiled
Chorus
{ Aahaha ohoho } (2){ Aahaha ohoho } (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and expressive song from the 1966 Tamil romantic comedy 'Anbe Vaa' portrays the ecstatic emotions of a woman in love. She casts aside bashfulness and hesitation, joyfully recounting how her romantic wishes were fulfilled as soon as she envisioned them. The song describes the physical sensations of excitement, fluttery heartbeats, and overwhelming joy when her lover approaches.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Idiom / Metaphor (Upamai)

Arugil vara pazham Nazhuvi paalil vizha

The phrase 'pazham nazhuvi paalil vizha' is a famous Tamil proverb meaning a fortunate event occurring effortlessly, like a delicious fruit falling directly into milk.

Onomatopoeia (Etai Kilaavi / Rettai Kilavi style sensory words)

Padapadaka iru Vizhigal thudithudika / Thottavudanae silusiluka

'Padapadaka', 'thudithudika', and 'silusiluka' are rhythmically repetitive sensory words describing rapid fluttering, pulsating eyes, and goosebumps from physical touch.

Rhythm and Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Ninaithen Mudithen adhanaal Sirithen

The deliberate end-rhyming structure of 'Ninaithen', 'Mudithen', 'Sirithen' creates a catchy, celebratory musical tempo.

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Trivia

Although the prompt credits are unknown, 'Anbe Vaa' (1966) was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, written by lyricist Vaali, and this song 'Naan Paarthathilae' / 'Ninaithen Mudithen' features the vocals of P. Susheela and T. M. Soundararajan. The movie was MGR's landmark romantic comedy inspired by the Hollywood film 'Come September'.

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