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Lyrics & meaning

Aadal Arangam

From Varaverpu · 1976

Lyricist
Aalangudi Somu
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Varaverpu
Movie release year
1976
Lyrics added on
23 Sept 2024

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Aa…aa….aa….yae….yae…aa…yae…aa…yae….aa…
Lala laalaa lala laalaa lala laala
Lala laalaa lala laalaa lala laala
Aadal arangam enthan vizhigal
Aasai pongum inba kiligal
Aadal arangam enthan vizhigal
Aasai pongum inba kiligal
Chinna idai nadikka siru nagai udhirkka
Sinthu kavi padikka ninaivellaam inikka
Chinna idai nadikka siru nagai udhirkka
Sinthu kavi padikka ninaivellaam inikka
Inikka…inikka…..
Hoi oru muraithaan intha ilamai varum
Anbu uravinilthaan adhu muzhumai perum
Oru muraithaan intha ilamai varum
Anbu uravinilthaan adhu muzhumai perum
Thaenalanthu poovalanthu
Paadugindra vandaaga mayangavaa
Naanamendra theril minnum
Paavaiyendra perazhagai paarkkavaa
Aadal arangam enthan vizhigal
Aasai pongum inba kiligal
Ho pani malarae en mugam theriyum
Oru thunai irunthaal adhan gunam puriyum
Pani malarae en mugam theriyum
Oru thunai irunthaal adhan gunam puriyum
Maalaiyundu solaiyundu
Maiyal konda nenjamundu nerungivaa
Vaalipaththil oonjal katti
Vaazhkkaiyennum puththagaththai padikkavaa
Aadal arangam enthan vizhigal
Aasai pongum inba kiligal
Chinna idai nadikka siru nagai uthirkka
Chinna idai nadikka siru nagai uthirkka
Sinthu kavi padikka ninaivellaam inikka
Inikka inikka inikka…..
Aa... Aa... Aa... Yae... Yae... Aa... Yae... Aa... Yae... Aa...
La la la la, la la la la, la la la...
La la la la, la la la la, la la la...
My eyes are a stage for dancing,
Joyful parrots brimming with desire!
My eyes are a stage for dancing,
Joyful parrots brimming with desire!
As my slender waist dances and a soft smile breaks,
Singing sweet verses, as every thought turns sweet...
As my slender waist dances and a soft smile breaks,
Singing sweet verses, as every thought turns sweet...
So sweet... so sweet...
Hoy, this youth comes only once,
Only in a bond of love does it become complete!
This youth comes only once,
Only in a bond of love does it become complete!
Savoring the honey and exploring the blossom,
Shall I lose myself like a singing bee?
Shining atop a chariot of modesty,
Shall you gaze upon this stunning beauty of a girl?
My eyes are a stage for dancing,
Joyful parrots brimming with desire!
Oh dewy flower, my face is seen in you,
When there is a companion, its true worth is known!
Oh dewy flower, my face is seen in you,
When there is a companion, its true worth is known!
There is the evening, there is the garden,
And a heart filled with longing—come close!
Setting up a swing in our youth,
Shall we read this book called life?
My eyes are a stage for dancing,
Joyful parrots brimming with desire!
As my slender waist dances and a soft smile breaks,
As my slender waist dances and a soft smile breaks,
Singing sweet verses, as every thought turns sweet...
Sweet... sweet... so sweet...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song is a romantic and playful expression of youthful infatuation, beauty, and longing. The protagonist describes her eyes as a vibrant dance floor where sweet emotions take flight like joy-filled parrots. She reflects on the fleeting nature of youth, emphasizing that life's moments achieve true fulfillment through loving companionship. Using vivid imagery of dew-laden flowers, honeybees, evening groves, and life portrayed as a open book, the lyrics invite a beloved partner to share in the sweetness of romance. L. R. Eswari's expressive rendition elevates the poetic flair, creating an alluring mood filled with warmth and charm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagamy (Metaphor)

“Aadal arangam enthan vizhigal”

The speaker directly equates her eyes ('enthan vizhigal') to a dance arena ('aadal arangam') and life ('vaazhkkai') to a book ('puththagam').

Emoni / Second Letter Rhyme (Edugai)

“Chinna idai nadikka siru nagai udhirkka”

The second consonant sound matches across consecutive lines ('Aadal' / 'Aasai' with 'da'/'sa' rhythmic parity, and 'Chinna' / 'Sinthu' with 'nn'/'nth').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Sinthu kavi padikka ninaivellaam inikka”

Rhyming verbal participial terminations ending in '-kka' ('nadikka', 'udhirkka', 'padikka', 'inikka').

Uvamai (Simile / Imagery)

“Paadugindra vandaaga mayangavaa”

Compares the romantic swooning to a bumblebee measuring honey and humming around blossoms ('Thaenalanthu poovalanthu paadugindra vandaaga').

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Trivia

Composed by the dynamic music duo Shankar-Ganesh, this song highlights the sensual, seductive vocal style of L. R. Eswari, who was renowned in 1970s Tamil cinema for her expressive dance tracks and cabaret-style numbers.

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