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Lyrics & meaning

Aarambam Aagattum

From Naane Varuven · 1992

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Naane Varuven1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aarambam aagattum aaradhanamLet the worship begin.
Aanandham thaan ingu aalinganamHere, bliss itself is the embrace.
Female
Aarambam aagattum aaradhanamLet the worship begin.
Aanandham thaan ingu aalinganamHere, bliss itself is the embrace.
Kaala kaalangal naan kaettadhuWhat I asked for across ages,
Kaadhal kai koodum naal vandhadhuThe day love comes together has arrived.
Female
Manakkum thaazham poovai naagam kandathuThe serpent found the fragrant screw-pine flower.
Mayakkam vasam veesa vegam kondathuAs the sweet spell spread its fragrance, it gained speed.
Aarambam aagattum aaradhanamLet the worship begin.
Aanandham thaan ingu aalinganamHere, bliss itself is the embrace.
Male
Enai marandhae naanForgetting myself,
Idhuvarai vaazhndhaenI lived until now.
Thunai vara paarthuWatching for my companion to arrive,
Madiyinil veezhndhaenI fell onto your lap.
Female
Idharkkena thaanaeFor this very moment,
Thavam irundhenaeI performed penance.
Anal mezhukaaga thavithaal naanaeI suffered like wax placed on fire.
Male
Vaazhvadhu anbae un ngyabagamMy beloved, living is memories of you.
Female :Eeruyir ondraana jaadhagamA horoscope where two lives become one.
Male :Nilaikkum devan deviEternal god and goddess,
Jeeva sangamamThe confluence of souls.
Male
Aarambam aagattum aaradhanamLet the worship begin.
Aanandham thaan ingu aalinganamHere, bliss itself is the embrace.
Kaala kaalangal naan kaettadhuWhat I asked for across ages,
Kaadhal kai koodum naal vandhadhuThe day love comes together has arrived.
Male
Manakkum thaazham poovai naagam kandathuThe serpent found the fragrant screw-pine flower.
Mayakkam vasam veesa vegam kondathuAs the sweet spell spread its fragrance, it gained speed.
Aarambam aagattum aaradhanamLet the worship begin.
Aanandham thaan ingu aalinganamHere, bliss itself is the embrace.
Female
Garudanai paarthuLooking at the eagle,
Kalangiya naagamThe troubled serpent,
Padithathu naettru oru thalai raagamSang a one-sided song yesterday.
Male
Thalaiviyin vaarthaiThe beloved woman's words,
Magudiyin naadhamAre like the music of the pungi pipe.
Manamadhai kaettu padameduthaadumHearing it, the mind spreads its hood and dances.
Female
Ponadhu polladha naatkaleGone are the evil days!
Male :Poothadhu sandhosa pookkalaeFlowers of happiness have bloomed!
Female :Izandha raajayogamThe lost royal fortune,
Meendum vandhadhuHas returned once again!
Male
Aarambam aagattum aaradhanamLet the worship begin.
Female :Aanandham thaan ingu aalinganamHere, bliss itself is the embrace.
Male :Haa kaala kaalangal naan kaettadhuAha, what I asked for across ages,
Female :Kaadhal kai koodum naal vandhadhuThe day love comes together has arrived.
Male
Manakkum thaazham poovaiThe fragrant screw-pine flower,
Naagam kandathuThe serpent found.
Female :Mayakkam vasam veesaAs the sweet spell spreads its fragrance,
Vegam kondathuIt gained speed.
Male
Aarambam aagattum ahaahaaaLet it begin, aha...
Female :Aanandham thaanindhaBliss is indeed this,
Both :AalinganamEmbrace.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Aarambam Aagattum Aaradhanam is a sensual and romantic duet from the movie Naane Varuven (1992), composed by Shankar Ganesh and penned by Vaali. The song celebrates the reunion of two soulmates after a long period of longing, penance, and ordeal. Rich with serpent motifs and classical imagery, the lyrics describe how their past suffering has melted away like wax on fire, culminating in a harmonious union of minds and souls.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Aarambam aagattum aaradhanam

Repetition of the initial 'Aa' vowel sound across 'Aarambam', 'Aagattum', and 'Aaradhanam', creating a rhythmic musical flow.

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Thalaiviyin vaarthai magudiyin naadham

Comparing the heroine's enchanting speech directly to 'magudiyin naadham' (the captivating music of a snake charmer's pungi pipe).

Imagery and Allegory

Manakkum thaazham poovai naagam kandathu

Use of serpent lore ('Naagam', 'Garudan', 'Thaazham poo') as symbolic imagery representing fear, passion, and spiritual attraction.

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Trivia

Naane Varuven (1992) is a spiritual thematic sequel to the 1979 cult snake-fantasy film Neeya?. Both films starred Sripriya, who also directed Naane Varuven.

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