Aazhi Alai
From Vizhithiru · 2017
- Lyricist
- Subramaniam Nandi
- Singer
- Vaikom Vijayalakshmi
- Music director
- Sathyan Mahalingam
- Details
- Vizhithiru2017
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aazhi alai neerum | The ocean wave waters |
| Thedaamal dhinam thedum | Searching daily without intentionally searching |
| Thedal ….karaiyin ooram | A search... along the edge of the shore |
| Oodi alaindhodi | Running and wandering endlessly |
| Nerangal kadanthoda | As time slips away |
| Meerum… kangalil eeram | Overwhelming... tears in the eyes |
| Female | |
| Oru seiyaga urumaari | Transforming into a child |
| Thaayaagi enai thaanga | Becoming a mother to hold and support me |
| Vaan thandha pon devedhai | A golden angel gifted by the heavens |
| Female | |
| En vizhipona pinnaalum | Even after my sight/eyes are gone |
| Male : Vazhiyaagi ozhiyaagi | Male: Becoming the path, becoming the light |
| Olikaattum siru venpirai | A small crescent moon casting light |
| Male | |
| Unai tholaithaen naan vaadinen | Having lost you, I withered in sorrow |
| Nee varum paadhai thedinen | I searched the path on which you would return |
| En poo vannamae | My colorful, flower-like one |
| Female | |
| Aazhi alai neerum | The ocean wave waters |
| Thedaamal dhinam thedum | Searching daily without intentionally searching |
| Thedal ….karaiyin ooram | A search... along the edge of the shore |
| Oodi alaindhodi | Running and wandering endlessly |
| Nerangal kadanthoda | As time slips away |
| Meerum… | Overwhelming... |
| Male :Kangalil eeram | Male: Tears in the eyes |
ஆழி அலை
நீரும் தேடாமல் தினம்
தேடும் தேடல் கரையின்
ஓரம் ஓடி அலைந்தோடி
நேரங்கள் கடந்தோட
மீறும் கண்களில் ஈரம்
The ocean wave waters
Searching daily without intentionally searching
A search... along the edge of the shore
Running and wandering endlessly
As time slips away
Overwhelming... tears in the eyes
ஒரு சேயாக
உருமாறி தாயாகி
என்னை தாங்க வான்
தந்த பொன் தேவதை
Transforming into a child
Becoming a mother to hold and support me
A golden angel gifted by the heavens
என் விழி
போன பின்னாலும்
வழியாகி
ஒளியாகி ஒளிகாட்டும்
சிறு வென் பிறை
Even after my sight/eyes are gone
Male: Becoming the path, becoming the light
A small crescent moon casting light
உன்னை
தொலைத்தேன்
நான் வாடினேன் நீ
வரும் பாதை தேடினேன்
என் பூ வண்ணமே
Having lost you, I withered in sorrow
I searched the path on which you would return
My colorful, flower-like one
ஆழி அலை
நீரும் தேடாமல் தினம்
தேடும் தேடல் கரையின்
ஓரம் ஓடி அலைந்தோடி
நேரங்கள் கடந்தோட
மீறும்
கண்களில் ஈரம்
The ocean wave waters
Searching daily without intentionally searching
A search... along the edge of the shore
Running and wandering endlessly
As time slips away
Overwhelming...
Male: Tears in the eyes
Aazhi alai neerum
The ocean wave waters
Thedaamal dhinam thedum
Searching daily without intentionally searching
Thedal ….karaiyin ooram
A search... along the edge of the shore
Oodi alaindhodi
Running and wandering endlessly
Nerangal kadanthoda
As time slips away
Meerum… kangalil eeram
Overwhelming... tears in the eyes
Oru seiyaga urumaari
Transforming into a child
Thaayaagi enai thaanga
Becoming a mother to hold and support me
Vaan thandha pon devedhai
A golden angel gifted by the heavens
En vizhipona pinnaalum
Even after my sight/eyes are gone
Male : Vazhiyaagi ozhiyaagi
Male: Becoming the path, becoming the light
Olikaattum siru venpirai
A small crescent moon casting light
Unai tholaithaen naan vaadinen
Having lost you, I withered in sorrow
Nee varum paadhai thedinen
I searched the path on which you would return
En poo vannamae
My colorful, flower-like one
Aazhi alai neerum
The ocean wave waters
Thedaamal dhinam thedum
Searching daily without intentionally searching
Thedal ….karaiyin ooram
A search... along the edge of the shore
Oodi alaindhodi
Running and wandering endlessly
Nerangal kadanthoda
As time slips away
Meerum…
Overwhelming...
Male :Kangalil eeram
Male: Tears in the eyes
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This soulful track expresses profound grief, longing, and eternal affection for a beloved companion. The protagonist compares their restless state to the waves of the ocean that continuously reach for the shore. The beloved is venerated as a divine gift—a figure who plays the role of a child, a comforting mother, and a guiding crescent moon illuminating the dark path even when physical vision is lost. Despite losing the beloved and experiencing deep heartache, the singer continues to search the horizon for their return. Time passes endlessly, leaving only tears in their eyes, yet the bond remains unshakable.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Paradox / Oxymoron
“Thedaamal dhinam thedum”
'Thedaamal dhinam thedum' translates to 'searching daily without searching', depicting an involuntary, subconscious quest of love.
Metaphor
“Vaan thandha pon devedhai”
Comparing the beloved to a 'pon devedhai' (golden angel) sent from the heavens to care for the singer.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Male : Vazhiyaagi ozhiyaagi”
The second consonant sound 'zhi' is repeated across 'Vazhiyaagi' and 'ozhiyaagi', creating internal musicality.
Metaphor & Visual Imagery
“Olikaattum siru venpirai”
Comparing the beloved to a 'siru venpirai' (small crescent moon) that shines light on dark paths, evoking vivid visual imagery.
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Trivia
'Vizhithiru' (2017) is an ensemble Tamil action thriller film directed by Meera Kathiravan. The soundtrack for the film was composed by Sathyan Mahalingam, marking one of his notable feature projects.
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