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Aasaiyudane En Raja Varuvar

From Alavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum – 1957 · 1957

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
P. Susheela, Chorus
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Details
Alavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum – 19571957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hoo oo oo hoo oo oo…Hoo oo oo hoo oo oo…
Female
Aasaiyudanae en raja varuvarMy king will come with longing desire
Anbaaga konji pesi meiyinbam tharuvarHe will lovingly cuddle, talk, and give heavenly bliss
Aasaiyudanae en raja varuvarMy king will come with longing desire
Anbaaga konji pesi meiyinbam tharuvarHe will lovingly cuddle, talk, and give heavenly bliss
Chorus
Hoo..oohaa..aaa…..Hoo..oohaa..aaa…..
Female
Hoo ooHoo oo
Mandiyittumae ennai kenjiyaeKneeling down and begging me
Vaarai kannae pyaari endrae sollvaarHe will say, "Come, my darling, my love!"
Mandhira kannalaeWith my magical eyes
Pala thandhiram seivenaeI will perform many tricks
Adhan vindhaiyinaalaeThrough those wonders
Yandhiramaavaar sindhai magizhvenaeHe will turn into a machine, and my heart will rejoice
Chorus
Hoo..oohaa..aaa…..Hoo..oohaa..aaa…..
Female
Aasaiyudanae en raja varuvarMy king will come with longing desire
Anbaaga konji pesi meiyinbam tharuvarHe will lovingly cuddle, talk, and give heavenly bliss
Chorus
Haa..aaa..aa….aaHaa..aaa..aa….aa
Female
Hoo oo ooHoo oo oo
Muthu pallai naan konjam kaatiyaeShowing off my pearl-like teeth a little
Pithukkuli pola aada seivenaeI will make him dance like a crazy fool
Mogana vadivaalaeWith my alluring form
Endhan sagasa valaiyaaleThrough my clever trap
Avar kaadhalinaalaeOut of his love for me
Bodhaiyum meeri vedhanai kolvaaraeHe will suffer in pain beyond ecstasy
Chorus
Hoo..oohaa..aaa…..Hoo..oohaa..aaa…..
Female
Aasaiyudanae en raja varuvarMy king will come with longing desire
Anbaaga konji pesi meiyinbam tharuvarHe will lovingly cuddle, talk, and give heavenly bliss
Chorus
Jamakku jamakku jama jamakku jamaJamakku jamakku jama jamakku jama
Jammunnu vaarungaCome grandly
Janana azhaikkudhu vaarungaJanana is calling, please come
Onga thayavai enniyae kaathu kidakkiromWe lie waiting, relying on your mercy
Engalai paarunga sanmaanam irundha thaarungaLook at us, and give us a reward if you have one
Sanmaanam irundha thaarungaGive us a reward if you have one
Chorus
Jamakku jamakku jama jamakku jamaJamakku jamakku jama jamakku jama
Jammunnu vaarungaCome grandly
Janana azhaikkudhu vaarungaJanana is calling, please come
Onga thayavai enniyae kaathu kidakkiromWe lie waiting, relying on your mercy
Engalai paarunga sanmaanam irundha thaarungaLook at us, and give us a reward if you have one
Sanmaanam irundha thaarungaGive us a reward if you have one
Chorus
Hooo…ooo..oooHooo…ooo..ooo
Aalambana neenga aambilai singanthangaOh protector, you are a golden lion among men
Aalambana neenga aambilai singanthangaOh protector, you are a golden lion among men
Female :Umm azhaginai paarthadhumFemale: Seeing your beauty
Janana adimai aaguvaal..Janana will become your slave..
Chorus :Janana adimai aaguvaal..Chorus: Janana will become your slave..
Hoo oo oo ooHoo oo oo oo
Chorus
Naatinil kidaiyaadhu un polaeThere is no one like you in this country
Naadaga komaliA theatrical clown
Un polae naadaga komaliA theatrical clown like you
Raja unga veshamOh king, your disguise
Haiyaiye rombha mosamAlas, is very bad
Raja unga veshamOh king, your disguise
Haiyaiye rombha mosamAlas, is very bad
Koojavai raajavaaiAccepting a sycophant as a king
Kollaadhu enga dhesamOur country will not accept
Koojavai raajavaaiAccepting a sycophant as a king
Kollaadhu enga dhesamOur country will not accept
Chorus
Jamakku jamakku jama jamakku jamaJamakku jamakku jama jamakku jama
Jammunnu vaarungaCome grandly
Janana azhaikkudhu vaarungaJanana is calling, please come
Onga thayavai enniyae kaathu kidakkiromWe lie waiting, relying on your mercy
Engalai paarunga sanmaanam irundha thaarungaLook at us, and give us a reward if you have one
Sanmaanam irundha thaarungaGive us a reward if you have one

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the 1957 Tamil fantasy film 'Alavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum' captures a traditional courtyard performance filled with romance, charm, and subtle satire. The singer expresses her longing for her beloved king, boasting playfully about her beauty, hypnotic eyes, and feminine charms that can enchant him entirely. As the song progresses, the chorus joins in with rhythmic folk chants, shifting the mood towards satirical commentary on regal pretense, theatrical disguises, and flatterers at court.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Muthu pallai naan konjam kaatiyae

Comparing white teeth to pearls ('Muthu pallai') to emphasize dazzling beauty.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Yandhiramaavaar sindhai magizhvenae

Exaggerating that the man will become like an automated machine ('Yandhiramaavaar') under her spell.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Aalambana neenga aambilai singanthanga

Addressing a leader as a golden lion among men ('aambilai singanthanga') to flatter him.

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Trivia

'Alavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum' (1957) was a multilingual fantasy film adaptation of Aladdin starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR), Bhanumathi, and Rajasulochana. The film featured music by S. Rajeswara Rao and lyrics by A. Maruthakasi.

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