Aagaasa Nilavu
From Manjapai · 2014
- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- N. R. Raghunanthan
- Details
- Manjapai2014
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aagaasa nilavu dhaan | Even the moon in the sky |
| Azhagaa theriyala | Does not look beautiful anymore |
| Aani muthu adhuvumae | Even a choice, flawless pearl |
| Azhagaa theriyala | Does not look beautiful anymore |
| Male | |
| Unnai pola azhagudhaan | A beauty like yours |
| Onnum illa ulagilae | Is nowhere else in this world |
| Ottu moththa azhagaiyum | You who possess |
| Konda neeyum usurilae | All combined beauty in my life |
| Male | |
| Saami koduththa varamae | You are a boon given by God |
| Needhaanae enakku raasa | You are my king, my dear child |
| Nindhu vaazhndhu kaatta venum | You must stand tall and live long |
| Indha puviyil romba perusaa | To achieve immense greatness in this world |
| Male | |
| Aagaasa nilavu dhaan | Even the moon in the sky |
| Azhagaa theriyala | Does not look beautiful anymore |
| Aani muthu adhuvumae | Even a choice, flawless pearl |
| Azhagaa theriyala | Does not look beautiful anymore |
| Male | |
| Sooriyana kelu | Ask for the sun |
| Vaangi naan tharuven | I will fetch it for you |
| Chandhiranai kelu | Ask for the moon |
| Kondu naan varuven | I will bring it to you |
| Male | |
| Vanga kadalai | The Bay of Bengal |
| Nee chinna kuvalaiyil | In a small cup |
| Mondu varachollu senjiduven | Ask me to scoop up and bring, I will do it |
| Singam siruththaiyai | A lion and a leopard |
| Oththai adiyila | In a single step or path |
| Kondu varachollu senjiduven | Ask me to bring, I will do it |
| Male | |
| Ulagae azhinjaalum | Even if the entire world perishes |
| Unai naan kaathiduven | I will protect you |
| Ennoda perumaiyenna | All my pride and glory |
| Un uruvil paarthiduven | I will witness in your form |
| Male | |
| Aagaasa nilavu dhaan | Even the moon in the sky |
| Azhagaa theriyala | Does not look beautiful anymore |
| Aani muthu adhuvumae | Even a choice, flawless pearl |
| Azhagaa theriyala | Does not look beautiful anymore |
| Male | |
| Eppovumae needhaan | Always, you are |
| Ennoda aavi | My very life force |
| Pattam pala vaangu | Earn many educational degrees |
| Aaganum medhaavi | Become a brilliant genius |
| Male | |
| Unna vida oru | Other than you, a |
| Soththu sugam indha mannil | Greater wealth or comfort on this earth |
| Illaiyena solliduven | Does not exist, I will declare |
| Kannu mani yena | Considering you as the apple of my eye |
| Unna nenaichu naan kaiyil | I will hold you in my arms and pamper you |
| Eduthu dhaan konjiduven | Anything for your sake |
| Male | |
| Edhaiyum unakkaaga | I will accomplish effortlessly |
| Suluva senjiduven | If asked to be separated even for a single second |
| Oththai nodi piriya sonna | I would simply die |
| Erandhae poyiduven | Even the moon in the sky |
| Male | |
| Aagaasa nilavu dhaan | Does not look beautiful anymore |
| Azhagaa theriyala | Even a choice, flawless pearl |
| Aani muthu adhuvumae | Does not look beautiful anymore |
| Azhagaa theriyala | A beauty like yours |
| Male | |
| Unnai pola azhagudhaan | Is nowhere else in this world |
| Onnum illa ulagilae | You who possess |
| Ottu moththa azhagaiyum | All combined beauty in my life |
| Konda neeyum usurilae | You are a boon given by God |
| Male | |
| {Saami koduththa varamae | You are my king, my dear child |
| Needhaanae enakku raasa | You must stand tall and live long |
| Nindhu vaazhndhu kaatta venum | To achieve immense greatness in this world |
| Indha puviyil romba perusaa} (2) | |
ஆகாச நிலவுதான்
அழகா தெரியல ஆனிமுத்து
அதுவுமே அழகா தெரியல
Even the moon in the sky
Does not look beautiful anymore
Even a choice, flawless pearl
Does not look beautiful anymore
உன்னை போல
அழகுதான் ஒன்னும்
இல்ல உலகிலே ஒட்டு
மொத்த அழகையும்
கொண்ட நீயும் உசுரிலே
A beauty like yours
Is nowhere else in this world
You who possess
All combined beauty in my life
சாமி கொடுத்த
வரமே நீ தானே எனக்கு
ராசா நிந்து வாழ்ந்து
காட்ட வேணும் இந்த
புவியில் ரொம்ப பெருசா
You are a boon given by God
You are my king, my dear child
You must stand tall and live long
To achieve immense greatness in this world
ஆகாச நிலவுதான்
அழகா தெரியல ஆனிமுத்து
அதுவுமே அழகா தெரியல
Even the moon in the sky
Does not look beautiful anymore
Even a choice, flawless pearl
Does not look beautiful anymore
சூரியன கேளு
வாங்கி நான் தருவேன்
சந்திரனை கேளு கொண்டு
நான் வருவேன்
Ask for the sun
I will fetch it for you
Ask for the moon
I will bring it to you
வங்க கடலை
நீ சின்ன குவலையில்
மொண்டு வர சொல்லு
செஞ்சிடுவேன் சிங்கம்
சிறுத்தையை ஒத்தை
அடியில கொண்டு வர
சொல்லு செஞ்சிடுவேன்
The Bay of Bengal
In a small cup
Ask me to scoop up and bring, I will do it
A lion and a leopard
In a single step or path
Ask me to bring, I will do it
உலகே அழிஞ்சாலும்
உனை நான் காத்திடுவேன்
என்னோட பெருமை என்ன
உன் உருவில் பாா்த்திடுவேன்
Even if the entire world perishes
I will protect you
All my pride and glory
I will witness in your form
ஆகாச நிலவுதான்
அழகா தெரியல ஆனிமுத்து
அதுவுமே அழகா தெரியல
Even the moon in the sky
Does not look beautiful anymore
Even a choice, flawless pearl
Does not look beautiful anymore
எப்போவுமே நீதான்
என்னோட ஆவி பட்டம் பல
வாங்கு ஆகனும் மேதாவி
Always, you are
My very life force
Earn many educational degrees
Become a brilliant genius
உன்னை விட
ஒரு சொத்து சுகம் இந்த
மண்ணில் இல்லையென
சொல்லிடுவேன் கண்ணு
மணியென உன்ன நினைச்சு
நான் கையில் எடுத்துதான்
கொஞ்சிடுவேன்
Other than you, a
Greater wealth or comfort on this earth
Does not exist, I will declare
Considering you as the apple of my eye
I will hold you in my arms and pamper you
Anything for your sake
எதையும் உனக்காக
சுலுவா செஞ்சிடுவேன்
ஒத்தை நொடி பிரிய சொன்னா
இறந்தே போயிடுவேன்
I will accomplish effortlessly
If asked to be separated even for a single second
I would simply die
Even the moon in the sky
ஆகாச நிலவுதான்
அழகா தெரியல ஆனிமுத்து
அதுவுமே அழகா தெரியல
Does not look beautiful anymore
Even a choice, flawless pearl
Does not look beautiful anymore
A beauty like yours
உன்னை போல
அழகுதான் ஒன்னும்
இல்ல உலகிலே ஒட்டு
மொத்த அழகையும்
கொண்ட நீயும் உசுரிலே
Is nowhere else in this world
You who possess
All combined beauty in my life
You are a boon given by God
{ சாமி கொடுத்த
வரமே நீ தானே எனக்கு
ராசா நிந்து வாழ்ந்து
காட்ட வேணும் இந்த
புவியில் ரொம்ப பெருசா } (2)
You are my king, my dear child
You must stand tall and live long
To achieve immense greatness in this world
Aagaasa nilavu dhaan
Even the moon in the sky
Azhagaa theriyala
Does not look beautiful anymore
Aani muthu adhuvumae
Even a choice, flawless pearl
Azhagaa theriyala
Does not look beautiful anymore
Unnai pola azhagudhaan
A beauty like yours
Onnum illa ulagilae
Is nowhere else in this world
Ottu moththa azhagaiyum
You who possess
Konda neeyum usurilae
All combined beauty in my life
Saami koduththa varamae
You are a boon given by God
Needhaanae enakku raasa
You are my king, my dear child
Nindhu vaazhndhu kaatta venum
You must stand tall and live long
Indha puviyil romba perusaa
To achieve immense greatness in this world
Aagaasa nilavu dhaan
Even the moon in the sky
Azhagaa theriyala
Does not look beautiful anymore
Aani muthu adhuvumae
Even a choice, flawless pearl
Azhagaa theriyala
Does not look beautiful anymore
Sooriyana kelu
Ask for the sun
Vaangi naan tharuven
I will fetch it for you
Chandhiranai kelu
Ask for the moon
Kondu naan varuven
I will bring it to you
Vanga kadalai
The Bay of Bengal
Nee chinna kuvalaiyil
In a small cup
Mondu varachollu senjiduven
Ask me to scoop up and bring, I will do it
Singam siruththaiyai
A lion and a leopard
Oththai adiyila
In a single step or path
Kondu varachollu senjiduven
Ask me to bring, I will do it
Ulagae azhinjaalum
Even if the entire world perishes
Unai naan kaathiduven
I will protect you
Ennoda perumaiyenna
All my pride and glory
Un uruvil paarthiduven
I will witness in your form
Aagaasa nilavu dhaan
Even the moon in the sky
Azhagaa theriyala
Does not look beautiful anymore
Aani muthu adhuvumae
Even a choice, flawless pearl
Azhagaa theriyala
Does not look beautiful anymore
Eppovumae needhaan
Always, you are
Ennoda aavi
My very life force
Pattam pala vaangu
Earn many educational degrees
Aaganum medhaavi
Become a brilliant genius
Unna vida oru
Other than you, a
Soththu sugam indha mannil
Greater wealth or comfort on this earth
Illaiyena solliduven
Does not exist, I will declare
Kannu mani yena
Considering you as the apple of my eye
Unna nenaichu naan kaiyil
I will hold you in my arms and pamper you
Eduthu dhaan konjiduven
Anything for your sake
Edhaiyum unakkaaga
I will accomplish effortlessly
Suluva senjiduven
If asked to be separated even for a single second
Oththai nodi piriya sonna
I would simply die
Erandhae poyiduven
Even the moon in the sky
Aagaasa nilavu dhaan
Does not look beautiful anymore
Azhagaa theriyala
Even a choice, flawless pearl
Aani muthu adhuvumae
Does not look beautiful anymore
Azhagaa theriyala
A beauty like yours
Unnai pola azhagudhaan
Is nowhere else in this world
Onnum illa ulagilae
You who possess
Ottu moththa azhagaiyum
All combined beauty in my life
Konda neeyum usurilae
You are a boon given by God
{Saami koduththa varamae
You are my king, my dear child
Needhaanae enakku raasa
You must stand tall and live long
Nindhu vaazhndhu kaatta venum
To achieve immense greatness in this world
Indha puviyil romba perusaa} (2)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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