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Aalaana Dhegam Engum

From Arasu · 2003

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
Anuradha Sriram
Music director
Mani Sharma
Details
Arasu2003

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Female
Aalaana dhegam engumAll over this matured body
Aan vaasanaiIs the fragrance of a man
Hei aalaana dhegam engumHey, all over this matured body
Aan vaasanaiIs the fragrance of a man
Noolaana pennai theendaTo touch this slender, thread-like woman
Yen yosanaiWhy do you hesitate?
Female
Thithikkum dhegathaiAround this sweet body
Thaeneekkal moikkudhaeHoneybees are swarming
Othaikku othaiyaaga vaadaCome meet me one-on-one, my love
Thoongaadha kannukkulInside these sleepless eyes
Nee thoonga varuvaayaWill you come to sleep?
Vennila kannam thottuTouch my moon-like cheek
Verrodu parithiduAnd pluck me out by the roots
Female
Aalaana dhegam engumAll over this matured body
Aan vaasanaiIs the fragrance of a man
Noolaana pennai theendaTo touch this slender, thread-like woman
Yen yosanaiWhy do you hesitate?
Female
Ettu padhinettu indha pennodaWith this woman in her prime youth
Dhegam thottuTouching her body
Aadu vilaiyaadu needhaanCome and play your playful games
Kaiyaal iru kaiyaalWith your hands, with both hands
Nee ennai pootikkollaTo lock me tight in your arms
Vaa vaa varuvaaya needhaanCome, come, will you come?
Female
Indha mezhuguvarthiyaiThis candle-like form
Dhinam yetri vaithiduLight it up every day
Ennai uruga vaithidu… vaa vaaMake me melt down... come, come
Moondraam piraiyinaiThe crescent moon
Nee oodhi oodhiyaeBy blowing softly on it
Adhai muzhumai yaakkidu… vaa vaaMake it into a full moon... come, come
Female
Aalaana dhegam engumAll over this matured body
Aan vaasanaiIs the fragrance of a man
Noolaana pennai theendaTo touch this slender, thread-like woman
Yen yosanaiWhy do you hesitate?
Chorus
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Female
Neeyoo illa naanooIs it you or is it me?
Oru nerkottil nadandhu vandhaalIf we walk towards each other in a straight line
Yogam suga yogam theerumThe blissful fulfillment of desire will be completed
Vandu oru vanduA bee, a solitary bee
Irai illaamal pona pinnaeAfter it goes away without its nourishment
Poovaai pirandhaalae paavamIt is a pity to even be born as a flower
Female
Pala mutkal naduvilaeIn the midst of many sharp thorns
Roja vaazhvadhuFor a rose to live
Ada paavam illaiyae… vaa vaaAh, isn't that a pity? Come, come
Oru meththai medhilaeUpon a soft bed
Oru muththam thandhu naanBy giving you a kiss
Unnai mendru thingava… vaa vaaShall I devour you softly? Come, come
Female
Aalaana dhegam engumAll over this matured body
Aan vaasanaiIs the fragrance of a man
Noolaana pennai theendaTo touch this slender, thread-like woman
Yen yosanaiWhy do you hesitate?
Female
Thithikkum dhegathaiAround this sweet body
Thaeneekkal moikkudhaeHoneybees are swarming
Othaikku othaiyaaga vaadaCome meet me one-on-one, my love
Thoongaadha kannukkulInside these sleepless eyes
Nee thoonga varuvaayaWill you come to sleep?
Vennila kannam thottuTouch my moon-like cheek
Verrodu parithidu…And pluck me out by the roots...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a sensuous and intimate romantic track expressed from the perspective of a young woman yearning for her lover's touch and presence. Rich in vivid sensory imagery—such as masculine fragrance, honeybees, melting candles, and glowing moons—she beckons her partner to set aside all hesitation and join her in a deep, romantic embrace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Indha mezhuguvarthiyai

The speaker compares herself to a thread ('Noolaana pennai') and a candle ('Indha mezhuguvarthiyai') waiting to be lit and melted by her lover.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Thithikkum dhegathai / Thaeneekkal moikkudhae

Repetition of initial consonants like 'Th' in 'Thithikkum' and 'Thaeneekkal' creates a melodic, rhythmic effect.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Moondraam piraiyinai / Nee oodhi oodhiyae / Adhai muzhumai yaakkidu

Blowing on a crescent moon to transform it into a full moon is a romantic hyperbole expressing magical intimacy.

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Trivia

Featured in the 2003 Tamil action drama film 'Arasu', starring Sarathkumar and Simran. The song serves as a seductive romantic dream sequence showcasing vibrant choreography and glamor.

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