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Aagaasa Nilavu

From Manjapai · 2014

Lyricist: Yugabharathi
Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director: N. R. Raghunanthan
Movie name: Manjapai
Movie release year: 2014
Lyrics added on: 16 May 2017

Lyrics & meaning

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Aagaasa nilavu dhaan

Azhagaa theriyala

Aani muthu adhuvumae

Azhagaa theriyala

Unnai pola azhagudhaan

Onnum illa ulagilae

Ottu moththa azhagaiyum

Konda neeyum usurilae

Saami koduththa varamae

Needhaanae enakku raasa

Nindhu vaazhndhu kaatta venum

Indha puviyil romba perusaa

Aagaasa nilavu dhaan

Azhagaa theriyala

Aani muthu adhuvumae

Azhagaa theriyala

Sooriyana kelu

Vaangi naan tharuven

Chandhiranai kelu

Kondu naan varuven

Vanga kadalai

Nee chinna kuvalaiyil

Mondu varachollu senjiduven

Singam siruththaiyai

Oththai adiyila

Kondu varachollu senjiduven

Ulagae azhinjaalum

Unai naan kaathiduven

Ennoda perumaiyenna

Un uruvil paarthiduven

Aagaasa nilavu dhaan

Azhagaa theriyala

Aani muthu adhuvumae

Azhagaa theriyala

Eppovumae needhaan

Ennoda aavi

Pattam pala vaangu

Aaganum medhaavi

Unna vida oru

Soththu sugam indha mannil

Illaiyena solliduven

Kannu mani yena

Unna nenaichu naan kaiyil

Eduthu dhaan konjiduven

Edhaiyum unakkaaga

Suluva senjiduven

Oththai nodi piriya sonna

Erandhae poyiduven

Aagaasa nilavu dhaan

Azhagaa theriyala

Aani muthu adhuvumae

Azhagaa theriyala

Unnai pola azhagudhaan

Onnum illa ulagilae

Ottu moththa azhagaiyum

Konda neeyum usurilae

{Saami koduththa varamae

Needhaanae enakku raasa

Nindhu vaazhndhu kaatta venum

Indha puviyil romba perusaa} (2)

Even the moon in the sky

does not look beautiful anymore.

Even the finest pearl

does not look beautiful anymore.

There is no beauty like you

anywhere in this world.

Carrying all the beauty of the world,

you live as my very breath.

You are a blessing given by God,

aren't you my darling king?

You must stand tall and live well,

making a great name in this world.

Even the moon in the sky

does not look beautiful anymore.

Even the finest pearl

does not look beautiful anymore.

Ask me for the sun,

and I will get it for you.

Ask me for the moon,

and I will bring it to you.

Ask me to scoop the ocean

into a tiny cup

and fetch it, I will do it.

Ask me to bring down a lion or leopard

with a single blow,

and I will do it.

Even if the world comes to an end,

I will protect you.

I will see all my pride

reflected in you.

Even the moon in the sky

does not look beautiful anymore.

Even the finest pearl

does not look beautiful anymore.

You are always

the breath of my life.

Earn many degrees

and become a great scholar.

Greater than you,

there is no wealth or joy on this earth,

I will proudly say.

Cherishing you as the apple of my eye,

I will hold you in my arms

and shower you with affection.

For your sake,

I will do anything with ease.

Yet if asked to part from you for a single second,

I would simply die.

Even the moon in the sky

does not look beautiful anymore.

Even the finest pearl

does not look beautiful anymore.

There is no beauty like you

anywhere in this world.

Carrying all the beauty of the world,

you live as my very breath.

You are a blessing given by God,

aren't you my darling king?

You must stand tall and live well,

making a great name in this world.

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This emotional song depicts the deep affection, pride, and unconditional love an elder (grandfather figure) holds for a youngster. He proclaims that compared to the beauty and joy the child brings, even celestial objects like the sky's moon and natural riches like pure pearls lose their charm. He is willing to overcome any impossible challenge—fetching the sun, scooping the ocean in a cup, or taming wild beasts—just to bring happiness to the child. His ultimate dream is to see the child achieve academic success, become a respected scholar, and stand tall in the world as a testament to his life's pride.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uyarvu Navortchi (Hyperbole)

“Vanga kadalai / Nee chinna kuvalaiyil / Mondu varachollu senjiduven”

Exaggeration used to convey deep affection, such as fetching the sun or scooping the Bay of Bengal into a tiny cup.

Uwamai (Metaphor / Comparison)

“Aagaasa nilavu dhaan / Azhagaa theriyala / Aani muthu adhuvumae / Azhagaa theriyala”

Comparing the child's radiance and beauty against the moon and pearls, establishing the child as far superior.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Sooriyana kelu / Chandhiranai kelu”

Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds across lines to create rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

This song is featured in the 2014 Tamil comedy-drama film 'Manjapai', directed by N. Ragavan. The film stars Rajkiran, Vimal, and Lakshmi Menon. The music was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi, emphasizing the affectionate relationship between a grandfather and his grandson.

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