P. Susheela’s vocals frame A. Maruthakasi’s poetic lyrics in ‘Thanga Thamarai Ondru’ from ‘Anbukkor Anni’. A. M. Rajah’s melody supports the dreamlike imagery of golden lotuses and dark beetles.
Thanga Thamarai Ondru
P. Susheela • From “Anbukkor Anni”
Thanga Thamarai Ondru Lyrics Translation (from “Anbukkor Anni”)
Susheela describes golden lotuses with beetles, symbolizing eyes and gazes. She questions why her beloved delays after declaring herself his.
Thanga Thamarai OndruA single golden lotus blooms
Karu Vandugal Adhile IrnduWith two dark beetles resting inside
Unai Kandu Aadudhu Konji PaadudhuSeeing you, it dances and playfully sings
Kaadhal Bodhaiyae KonduIntoxicated by the spirit of love
Thanga Thamarai OndruA single golden lotus blooms
Karu Vandugal Adhile IrnduWith two dark beetles resting inside
Unai Kandu Aadudhu Konji PaadudhuSeeing you, it dances and playfully sings
Kaadhal Bodhaiyae KonduIntoxicated by the spirit of love
Engum Un Mugam Vandhu ThondriyaeYour face appears wherever I look
Yenga Seivadhum YenoWhy do you leave me yearning so?
Anbum Aasaiyum AdhigamagaveAs my love and passion overflow
Aadum Nadagam ThaanoIs this just a drama you’re staging?
Engum Un Mugam Vandhu ThondriyaeYour face appears wherever I look
Yenga Seivadhum YenoWhy do you leave me yearning so?
Anbum Aasaiyum AdhigamagaveAs my love and passion overflow
Aadum Nadagam ThaanoIs this just a drama you’re staging?
Inbamae Odivaa Inbamae OdivaaRun to me my joy, oh run to me
Ennai Polavae AadivaaCome and dance in time with me
Mangai Naanum Un Sondhamaana PinNow that I am forever yours
Innum Thamadham YenoWhy do you still delay?
Thanga Thamarai OndruA single golden lotus blooms
Karu Vandugal Adhile IrnduWith two dark beetles resting inside
Unai Kandu Aadudhu Konji PaadudhuSeeing you, it dances and playfully sings
Kaadhal Bodhaiyae KonduIntoxicated by the spirit of love
Naadi Vandha Jodi ThannaiyaeWould you let your soulmate fade
Vaada Seivadhum UndoWho came here seeking only you?
Modiyaagumoo Nenjil AasaiyaiIs it right to stifle these desires
Moodi Veippadhum NandroKeeping them hidden in the heart?
Naadi Vandha Jodi ThannaiyaeWould you let your soulmate fade
Vaada Seivadhum UndoWho came here seeking only you?
Modiyaagumoo Nenjil AasaiyaiIs it right to stifle these desires
Moodi Veippadhum NandroKeeping them hidden in the heart?
Eedilla Venpura Eedilla VenpuraPeerless white dove, oh matchless dove
Inba Mootidum Pen PuraA maiden bird bringing bounds of joy
Ingu Naanum Un Anbu KootilaeWhen will I finally share a place
Panghu Kolvadhum EndroInside the nest of your sweet love?
Thanga Thamarai OndruA single golden lotus blooms
Karu Vandugal Adhile IrnduWith two dark beetles resting inside
Unai Kandu Aadudhu Konji PaadudhuSeeing you, it dances and playfully sings
Kaadhal Bodhaiyae KonduIntoxicated by the spirit of love
Thanga Thamarai OndruA single golden lotus blooms
Karu Vandugal Adhile IrnduWith two dark beetles resting inside
Unai Kandu Aadudhu Konji PaadudhuSeeing you, it dances and playfully sings
Kaadhal Bodhaiyae KonduIntoxicated by the spirit of love
Thanga Thamarai Ondru Music Video
Maruthakasi’s lyrics in English translation reveal infatuation where love feels overwhelming. The Thanga Thamarai Ondru lyrics in English show a plea for union without delay.