T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela’s duet in Annavin Aasai presents Kannadasan’s philosophical verses through K. V. Mahadevan’s understated orchestration.
Inbam Enbathu
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundararajan • From “Annavin Aasai”
Inbam Enbathu Lyrics Translation (from “Annavin Aasai”)
A leader searches for joy across divine and human realms, finding clarity only when his beloved’s eyes redirect him to their child’s laughter.
Inbam Enbathu Enna EndroruvanSomeone asked what happiness really is
Iraivanai KettaanaamHe put the question straight to God
Antha Iraivan Thanakku TheriyaathaenGod admitted he didn’t have a clue
En Thalaivanai KettaanaamSo he asked my leader instead
Thalaivan Thalaiviyai KettaanaamThe leader turned and asked his beloved
Inbam Enbathu Enna EndroruvanSomeone asked what happiness really is
Iraivanai KettaanaamHe put the question straight to God
Antha Iraivan Thanakku TheriyaathaenGod admitted he didn’t have a clue
En Thalaivanai KettaanaamSo he asked my leader instead
Thalaivan Thalaiviyai KettaanaamThe leader turned and asked his beloved
Kovil Gopura SilaigalilumIs it found in temple tower sculptures?
Konjum Naattiya KalaiyinilumOr in the captivating art of dance?
Pettrathuthaana Inbam EndruIs that where true joy is conceived?
Avan Pennidam Kannaal KettaanaamHe asked the girl with just his eyes
Inbam Enbathu Enna EndroruvanSomeone asked what happiness really is
Iraivanai KettaanaamHe put the question straight to God
Antha Iraivan Thanakku TheriyaathaenGod admitted he didn’t have a clue
En Thalaivanai KettaanaamSo he asked my leader instead
Thalaivan Thalaiviyai KettaanaamThe leader turned and asked his beloved
Kadhal Suvai Oru VadivaagaWhen love’s flavor took a physical form
Kanmani Selvam UruvaagaAnd a precious darling came to be
Aasai Thalaivan KanivaagaThe passionate leader’s heart softened
Andrae Arinthaan Inbaththai ThelivaagaThat day he finally understood happiness clearly
Thaththuvam Mazhalai MozhigalilaePhilosophy lives in a toddler’s babble
Thalirmaeni Sevvaai IdhazhgalilaeOn tender skin and crimson lips
Inbam Piranthathai Avan ArinthaanHe realized joy was born right there
Antha Iraivanum Andrae Athai ArinthaanEven God learned that lesson on that day
Inbam Enbathu Enna EndroruvanSomeone asked what happiness really is
Iraivanai KettaanaamHe put the question straight to God
Antha Iraivan Thanakku TheriyaathaenGod admitted he didn’t have a clue
En Thalaivanai KettaanaamSo he asked my leader instead
Thalaivan Thalaiviyai KettaanaamThe leader turned and asked his beloved
Inbam Enbathu Music Video
Kannadasan’s Inbam Enbathu lyrics translation confirms that daily love, not grand ideals, defines lasting fulfillment.