Aadal Arangam
From Varaverpu · 1976
- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Varaverpu1976
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aa…aa….aa….yae….yae…aa…yae…aa…yae….aa… | Aa…aa….aa….yae….yae…aa…yae…aa…yae….aa… |
| Lala laalaa lala laalaa lala laala | La la laalaa la la laalaa la la laala |
| Lala laalaa lala laalaa lala laala | La la laalaa la la laalaa la la laala |
| Female | |
| Aadal arangam enthan vizhigal | My eyes are a dance stage, |
| Aasai pongum inba kiligal | Joyful parrots brimming with desire. |
| Aadal arangam enthan vizhigal | My eyes are a dance stage, |
| Aasai pongum inba kiligal | Joyful parrots brimming with desire. |
| Female | |
| Chinna idai nadikka siru nagai udhirkka | As my slender waist sways and a gentle smile blossoms, |
| Sinthu kavi padikka ninaivellaam inikka | As folk poetry is recited, making every memory sweet, |
| Chinna idai nadikka siru nagai udhirkka | As my slender waist sways and a gentle smile blossoms, |
| Sinthu kavi padikka ninaivellaam inikka | As folk poetry is recited, making every memory sweet, |
| Inikka…inikka….. | Sweetly... sweetly... |
| Female | |
| Hoi oru muraithaan intha ilamai varum | Hey, this youth comes only once, |
| Anbu uravinilthaan adhu muzhumai perum | It finds its complete fulfillment only in a bond of love. |
| Oru muraithaan intha ilamai varum | This youth comes only once, |
| Anbu uravinilthaan adhu muzhumai perum | It finds its complete fulfillment only in a bond of love. |
| Female | |
| Thaenalanthu poovalanthu | Measuring the honey, measuring the flowers, |
| Paadugindra vandaaga mayangavaa | Shall I swoon like a singing bumblebee? |
| Naanamendra theril minnum | Shining atop the chariot called modesty, |
| Paavaiyendra perazhagai paarkkavaa | Shall I gaze upon the grand beauty of this maiden? |
| Female | |
| Aadal arangam enthan vizhigal | My eyes are a dance stage, |
| Aasai pongum inba kiligal | Joyful parrots brimming with desire. |
| Female | |
| Ho pani malarae en mugam theriyum | Oh dew-laden flower, my face reflects in you, |
| Oru thunai irunthaal adhan gunam puriyum | Its true nature is understood only when a companion is near. |
| Pani malarae en mugam theriyum | Dew-laden flower, my face reflects in you, |
| Oru thunai irunthaal adhan gunam puriyum | Its true nature is understood only when a companion is near. |
| Female | |
| Maalaiyundu solaiyundu | There is the evening, there is the garden grove, |
| Maiyal konda nenjamundu nerungivaa | There is a heart filled with longing, come closer! |
| Vaalipaththil oonjal katti | Setting up a swing in the midst of youth, |
| Vaazhkkaiyennum puththagaththai padikkavaa | Shall we read the book called life? |
| Female | |
| Aadal arangam enthan vizhigal | My eyes are a dance stage, |
| Aasai pongum inba kiligal | Joyful parrots brimming with desire. |
| Female | |
| Chinna idai nadikka siru nagai uthirkka | As my slender waist sways and a gentle smile blossoms, |
| Chinna idai nadikka siru nagai uthirkka | As my slender waist sways and a gentle smile blossoms, |
| Sinthu kavi padikka ninaivellaam inikka | As folk poetry is recited, making every memory sweet, |
| Inikka inikka inikka….. | Sweetly, sweetly, sweetly... |
ஆ....ஆ....ஆ...ஏ...ஏ....ஆ....ஏ....ஆ....ஏ.....ஆ.....
லல லாலா லல லாலா லல லால
லல லாலா லல லாலா லல லால
Aa…aa….aa….yae….yae…aa…yae…aa…yae….aa…
La la laalaa la la laalaa la la laala
La la laalaa la la laalaa la la laala
ஆடல் அரங்கம் எந்தன் விழிகள்
ஆசை பொங்கும் இன்பக் கிளிகள்
ஆடல் அரங்கம் எந்தன் விழிகள்
ஆசை பொங்கும் இன்பக் கிளிகள்
My eyes are a dance stage,
Joyful parrots brimming with desire.
My eyes are a dance stage,
Joyful parrots brimming with desire.
சின்ன இடை நடிக்க சிறு நகை உதிர்க்க
சிந்து கவி படிக்க நினைவெல்லாம் இனிக்க...
சின்ன இடை நடிக்க சிறு நகை உதிர்க்க
சிந்து கவி படிக்க நினைவெல்லாம் இனிக்க...
இனிக்க...இனிக்க........
As my slender waist sways and a gentle smile blossoms,
As folk poetry is recited, making every memory sweet,
As my slender waist sways and a gentle smile blossoms,
As folk poetry is recited, making every memory sweet,
Sweetly... sweetly...
ஹோய் ஒரு முறைதான் இந்த இளமை வரும்
அன்பு உறவினில்தான் அது முழுமை பெறும்
ஒரு முறைதான் இந்த இளமை வரும்
அன்பு உறவினில்தான் அது முழுமை பெறும்
Hey, this youth comes only once,
It finds its complete fulfillment only in a bond of love.
This youth comes only once,
It finds its complete fulfillment only in a bond of love.
தேனளந்து பூவளந்து
பாடுகின்ற வண்டாக மயங்கவா
நாணமென்ற தேரில் மின்னும்
பாவையென்ற பேரழகை பார்க்கவா....
Measuring the honey, measuring the flowers,
Shall I swoon like a singing bumblebee?
Shining atop the chariot called modesty,
Shall I gaze upon the grand beauty of this maiden?
ஆடல் அரங்கம் எந்தன் விழிகள்
ஆசை பொங்கும் இன்பக் கிளிகள்
My eyes are a dance stage,
Joyful parrots brimming with desire.
ஹோ பனி மலரே என் முகம் தெரியும்
ஒரு துணை இருந்தால் அதன் குணம் புரியும்
பனி மலரே என் முகம் தெரியும்
ஒரு துணை இருந்தால் அதன் குணம் புரியும்
Oh dew-laden flower, my face reflects in you,
Its true nature is understood only when a companion is near.
Dew-laden flower, my face reflects in you,
Its true nature is understood only when a companion is near.
மாலையுண்டு சோலையுண்டு
மையல் கொண்ட நெஞ்முண்டு நெருங்கிவா
வாலிபத்தில் ஊஞ்சல் கட்டி
வாழ்க்கையென்னும் புத்தகத்தை படிக்கவா..
There is the evening, there is the garden grove,
There is a heart filled with longing, come closer!
Setting up a swing in the midst of youth,
Shall we read the book called life?
ஆடல் அரங்கம் எந்தன் விழிகள்
ஆசை பொங்கும் இன்பக் கிளிகள்
My eyes are a dance stage,
Joyful parrots brimming with desire.
சின்ன இடை நடிக்க சிறு நகை உதிர்க்க
சின்ன இடை நடிக்க சிறு நகை உதிர்க்க
சிந்து கவி படிக்க நினைவெல்லாம் இனிக்க..
இனிக்க..இனிக்க..இனிக்க..
As my slender waist sways and a gentle smile blossoms,
As my slender waist sways and a gentle smile blossoms,
As folk poetry is recited, making every memory sweet,
Sweetly, sweetly, sweetly...
Aa…aa….aa….yae….yae…aa…yae…aa…yae….aa…
Aa…aa….aa….yae….yae…aa…yae…aa…yae….aa…
Lala laalaa lala laalaa lala laala
La la laalaa la la laalaa la la laala
Lala laalaa lala laalaa lala laala
La la laalaa la la laalaa la la laala
Aadal arangam enthan vizhigal
My eyes are a dance stage,
Aasai pongum inba kiligal
Joyful parrots brimming with desire.
Aadal arangam enthan vizhigal
My eyes are a dance stage,
Aasai pongum inba kiligal
Joyful parrots brimming with desire.
Chinna idai nadikka siru nagai udhirkka
As my slender waist sways and a gentle smile blossoms,
Sinthu kavi padikka ninaivellaam inikka
As folk poetry is recited, making every memory sweet,
Chinna idai nadikka siru nagai udhirkka
As my slender waist sways and a gentle smile blossoms,
Sinthu kavi padikka ninaivellaam inikka
As folk poetry is recited, making every memory sweet,
Inikka…inikka…..
Sweetly... sweetly...
Hoi oru muraithaan intha ilamai varum
Hey, this youth comes only once,
Anbu uravinilthaan adhu muzhumai perum
It finds its complete fulfillment only in a bond of love.
Oru muraithaan intha ilamai varum
This youth comes only once,
Anbu uravinilthaan adhu muzhumai perum
It finds its complete fulfillment only in a bond of love.
Thaenalanthu poovalanthu
Measuring the honey, measuring the flowers,
Paadugindra vandaaga mayangavaa
Shall I swoon like a singing bumblebee?
Naanamendra theril minnum
Shining atop the chariot called modesty,
Paavaiyendra perazhagai paarkkavaa
Shall I gaze upon the grand beauty of this maiden?
Aadal arangam enthan vizhigal
My eyes are a dance stage,
Aasai pongum inba kiligal
Joyful parrots brimming with desire.
Ho pani malarae en mugam theriyum
Oh dew-laden flower, my face reflects in you,
Oru thunai irunthaal adhan gunam puriyum
Its true nature is understood only when a companion is near.
Pani malarae en mugam theriyum
Dew-laden flower, my face reflects in you,
Oru thunai irunthaal adhan gunam puriyum
Its true nature is understood only when a companion is near.
Maalaiyundu solaiyundu
There is the evening, there is the garden grove,
Maiyal konda nenjamundu nerungivaa
There is a heart filled with longing, come closer!
Vaalipaththil oonjal katti
Setting up a swing in the midst of youth,
Vaazhkkaiyennum puththagaththai padikkavaa
Shall we read the book called life?
Aadal arangam enthan vizhigal
My eyes are a dance stage,
Aasai pongum inba kiligal
Joyful parrots brimming with desire.
Chinna idai nadikka siru nagai uthirkka
As my slender waist sways and a gentle smile blossoms,
Chinna idai nadikka siru nagai uthirkka
As my slender waist sways and a gentle smile blossoms,
Sinthu kavi padikka ninaivellaam inikka
As folk poetry is recited, making every memory sweet,
Inikka inikka inikka…..
Sweetly, sweetly, sweetly...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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