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Lyrics & meaning

Aaha Ayiram Sugam Thedi

From Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai · 1986

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Vani Jairam, K. J. Jesudas
Music director
Anand Sankar
Details
Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aaahaa aayiram sugamAha, a thousand pleasures!
Thedi varum mugam devi mugamooIs the face coming in search of me the face of a goddess?
Ilamai paadum kaathalin kadhaiThe story of love sung by youth,
Naan ezhudhum kavidhai vandhadhoHas the poem written by me arrived?
Female
Aaahaa aayiram sugamAha, a thousand pleasures!
Thedi varum mugam devan mugamooIs the face coming in search of me the face of a lord?
Ilamai paadum kaathalin kadhaiThe story of love sung by youth,
Nee ezhudhum kavidhai vandhadhoHas the poem written by you arrived?
Female
Un nenjil naan vandhu utkaarndha podhuWhen I came and sat in your heart,
Ullathil mun baaram pin baaram yaedhuWhere is any past or future burden in the mind?
Male :Poochendu pol ennai nee theendum neramMale: The moment you touch me like a bouquet of flowers,
Soodaana dhegathil serum eeranthaanCool moisture joins the warm body.
Female
Thoodhu pogum paedhai managalilIn innocent hearts that act as messengers of love,
Paadum vaanam padi neeyoAre you the singing sky?
Male :Raaga dhevan koyil manigalilMale: In the temple bells of the lord of melody,
Soodum kaadhal kreedam neeyooAre you the crown of love adorned?
Meen valai vizhiyooO eyes like a fish net!
Female
Aaahaa aayiram sugamAha, a thousand pleasures!
Thedi varum mugam devan mugamooIs the face coming in search of me the face of a lord?
Male
Ilamai paadum kaathalin kadhaiThe story of love sung by youth,
Naan ezhudhum kavidhai vandhadhoHas the poem written by me arrived?
Male
Paadham vandhu pogum vazhigalilAlong the paths where feet come and go,
Poovil paadhai podalaamaShall we lay a pathway made of flowers?
Female :Pogum paadhai yaavum azhagiyaFemale: Can all the paths traveled...
Dhegamaaga maaralama...turn into a beautiful body?
Naan thunai varuvaaShall I come along as your companion?
Female
Kaadhal noiyil vaadum manadhinaiThe heart wilting from the sickness of love,
Kaigal vandhu kaaku vendumHands must come and protect it.
Male :Kaigal vandhu kaakum idangalaiMale: The places that hands come to protect,
Naanum ingu paarka vendumI too wish to see them here.
Thaen mazhai vizhumoWill a rain of honey fall?
Female
Aaahaa aayiram sugamAha, a thousand pleasures!
Thedi varum mugam devan mugamooIs the face coming in search of me the face of a lord?
Male :Ilamai paadum kaathalin kadhaiMale: The story of love sung by youth,
Naan ezhudhum kavidhai vandhadhoHas the poem written by me arrived?
Female :VandhadhoFemale: Has it arrived?
Male :Laa la laaMale: Laa la laa
Female :Laa la laaFemale: Laa la laa
Male :Laa la laaMale: Laa la laa
Female :Laa la laaFemale: Laa la laa
Male :Laa la laaMale: Laa la laa
Female :Laa la laaFemale: Laa la laa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic duet explores the romantic ecstasy and intimacy of two lovers whose connection feels poetic and divine. Through vivid imagery, the song portrays how love relieves life's burdens, transforming physical sensation into spiritual bliss where every touch feels like a soft bouquet of flowers and every glance entangles the heart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Male :Poochendu pol ennai nee theendum neram

Compares the gentle and sweet touch of the lover to a soft bouquet of flowers ('poochendu pol').

Metaphor (Uvagam)

Meen valai vizhiyoo

Metaphorically compares captivating eyes to a fishing net ('meen valai') that captures the lover's heart.

Alliteration (Monai)

Kaadhal noiyil vaadum manadhinai / Kaigal vandhu kaaku vendum

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound ('Kaadhal', 'Kaigal', 'Kaaku') creating poetic rhythm across the lines.

Metaphor (Uvagam)

Thaen mazhai vizhumo

Frames sweet romantic words and intimacy as a rain of honey falling upon the lovers.

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Trivia

The 1986 film 'Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai' features lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song highlights classic 1980s Tamil cinema romantic metaphors where youth and romance are personified as written poetry.

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