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Lyrics & meaning

Aala Aala

From Lakshmi · 2018

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Saindhavi, G. V. Prakash Kumar
Music director
Sam C. S
Details
Lakshmi2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aala aala vaanil yera vaaCome, let us rise and climb high into the sky
Vennilaavai moottai kattiPack up the white moon into a bundle
Mannil kondu vaa vaaAnd bring it down to the earth, come, come
Aala aala paranthu sella vaaCome, let us fly far and wide
Vaanavillai thaanda vaaCome to cross over the rainbow
Male
Eera kaatrilae thooram sella vaaIn the moist breeze, come let us go far away
Neela neelam thaandaTo cross the deep blue skies
Paalam seiya vaaCome to build a bridge
Mega medayil jodi sera vaaCome to join together on the cloudy stage
Minnal vettil aada vaaCome to dance in the flash of lightning
Female
Aala aala kaadhal kondadhaalaBecause of this deep, overwhelming love
Thooram illai antha vennilaThat moon is not far away anymore
Aala aala kaadhal kondadhaalaBecause of this deep, overwhelming love
Inbam inbam kannil kannilaThere is pure joy reflecting in the eyes
Female
Vaa siru siraginilCome, on tiny wings
Muzhu madhiyinai yendhaTo hold the full moon
Vaa unadhalaginilCome, with your beauty
Yenadhazhaginai theenda vaaCome to touch my beauty
Female
Vaa uyar ulaginilCome, in a higher world
Uyir urasiyae aadaTo dance with our souls touching
Vaa mudiviliyinaiCome, to cross infinity
Nodipozhudhinil thaanda vaaIn a single moment, come
Male
Vinmeengal thaandiBeyond the stars
Kolgal yaavum thaandi thaandiCrossing beyond all the planets
Verroru boomi undaakkalaamWe can create another world of our own
Megathil moodiThe moon wrapped in clouds
Kondu vandha vennilaavaiThat was brought down
Dhoosi thatti suththam seithuWe can dust off and clean it
Kaadhal vaanil otti kollalaamAnd stick it onto our sky of love
Female
Aala aala kaadhal kondadhaalaBecause of this deep, overwhelming love
Thooram illai antha vennilaThat moon is not far away anymore
Aala aala kaadhal kondadhaalaBecause of this deep, overwhelming love
Inbam inbam kannil kannilaThere is pure joy reflecting in the eyes

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Aala Aala' from the movie Lakshmi expresses a whimsical, fantastical dream of soaring into the skies and transcending earthly boundaries through love and passion. The lyrics depict a metaphorical journey where the lovers cross stars, planets, and rainbows, capturing the full moon and creating a unique planet of their own made purely of joy and love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Vennilaavai moottai katti / Mannil kondu vaa vaa

Rhyming of the second consonant across lines, such as 'Vennilaavai' / 'Mannil' and 'Vinmeengal' / 'Verroru'.

Mona i (Alliteration)

Mega medayil jodi sera vaa

Repetition of initial consonants like 'Mega medayil', 'Minnal vettil', and 'Inbam inbam'.

Anaphora / Repetition

Aala aala vaanil yera vaa

Repeated use of the imperative 'Vaa' (Come) at the beginning or end of multiple lines to create rhythm and urgency.

Hyperbole / Metaphor

Vennilaavai moottai katti Mannil kondu vaa vaa

Exaggerated imagery of bundling up the moon, cleaning dust off it, and sticking it onto a sky of love.

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Trivia

'Aala Aala' from the 2018 dance drama film 'Lakshmi' features music composed by Sam C.S. with lyrics penned by Madhan Karky. The song showcases a whimsical, dream-like dance sequence depicting passion, rhythm, and imaginative aspirations.

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