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Lyrics & meaning

Aalai Paaru Kannale

From Vijayapuri Veeran · 1960

Lyricist
M. K. Aathmanathan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
T. R. Pappa
Details
Vijayapuri Veeran1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aalai paaru kannalaeLook at this person with your eyes
Attam paaru munnalaeWatch the dance right in front of you
Azhagana raja arugae nee vaaOh handsome king, come near me
Female
Aalai paaru kannalaeLook at this person with your eyes
Attam paaru munnalaeWatch the dance right in front of you
Azhagana raja arugae nee vaaOh handsome king, come near me
Female
Ullasa moginiA joyful enchantress
Unakketra kanmaniA precious darling suited for you
Ullasa moginiA joyful enchantress
Unakketra kanmaniA precious darling suited for you
Sollamalae inbamoottumBringing delight without words
Sogusaana ponmaniA stylish and precious gem
Female
Ullasa moginiA joyful enchantress
Unakketra kanmaniA precious darling suited for you
Sollamalae inbamoottumBringing delight without words
Sogusaana ponmaniA stylish and precious gem
Female
Kanni endhan ullam thanMy maiden heart indeed
Kaadhal inba vellam thaanIs a flood of joyful love
Kanni endhan ullam thanMy maiden heart indeed
Kaadhal inba vellam thaanIs a flood of joyful love
Ponnana neram veenaguthaeGolden time is going to waste
Female
Aalai paaru kannalaeLook at this person with your eyes
Attam paaru munnalaeWatch the dance right in front of you
Azhagana raja arugae nee vaaOh handsome king, come near me
Female
Thanagavae unnaiAll on its own, for you
Thedi vandhadhae rojaThe rose has come seeking you
Thanagavae unnaiAll on its own, for you
Thedi vandhadhae rojaThe rose has come seeking you
Paaradhu nee irundhalIf you remain without paying attention
Parnthodidum rajaIt will fly away, my king
Female
Thanagavae unnaiAll on its own, for you
Thedi vandhadhae rojaThe rose has come seeking you
Paaradhu nee irundhalIf you remain without paying attention
Parnthodidum rajaIt will fly away, my king
Female
Thaniayadha mogam thaanIt is unquenchable desire
Idhu nalla neram thaanThis is indeed a good time
Thaniayadha mogam thaanIt is unquenchable desire
Idhu nalla neram thaanThis is indeed a good time
Thayangamal vaaraai mana moganaCome without hesitation, my heart's charmer
Female
Aalai paaru kannalaeLook at this person with your eyes
Attam paaru munnalaeWatch the dance right in front of you
Azhagana raja arugae nee vaaOh handsome king, come near me

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is an alluring dance item from the 1960 Tamil swashbuckler film 'Vijayapuri Veeran'. The performer captivates her beloved king with her dance and beauty, entreating him to pay attention to her before precious time slips away. She poetically compares herself to a rose that has willingly come looking for him, warning him lightly that if he ignores her, the opportunity and affection will fly away.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaivazhi (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Ullasa mogini / Unakketra kanmani

Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'U' across consecutive lines to create melodic rhythm.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Thaniayadha mogam thaan / Idhu nalla neram thaan

Use of matching ending rhyming words ('thaan') to emphasize the rhythm.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Thanagavae unnai / Thedi vandhadhae roja

The dancer compares herself to a rose ('roja') that has sought out the king on its own.

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Trivia

Vijayapuri Veeran (1960), directed by Joseph Taliath Jr. and starring C. L. Anandan, was an adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's classic novel 'The Three Musketeers'. T. R. Pappa's soundtrack for the film was highly popular, with this track sung by P. Susheela serving as one of its prominent dance numbers.

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