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Lyrics & meaning

Agalaathey

From Nerkonda Paarvai · 2019

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Prithivee, Yuvan Shankar Raja
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Movie name
Nerkonda Paarvai
Movie release year
2019
Lyrics added on
20 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nadai paadhai poovanangal paarthu
Nigazhkala kanavugalil pooththu
Oru moochchin oosaiyilae
Ondraai vazhdhiruppom… ooh..oohoo
Vaa ullankaigalai korthu
Kai-regai mothamum serthu
Sila dhoora payangalil
Siragaai serndhiruppom
Agalaathae…. agalaathae
Nodikooda… nagaraadhae
Sellaadhae..sellaadhae
Kanam thaandi pogaathae
Nagaraamal un mun nindrae
Pidivadham seiya vendum
Asaraamal muththam thanthae
Alangaaram seiya vendum
Nadai paadhai poovanangal paarthu
Nigazhkala kanavugalil pooththu
Oru moochchin oosaiyilae
Ondraai vazhdhiruppom…
Vaa ullankaigalai korthu
Kai-regai mothamum serthu
Sila dhoora payangalil
Siragaai serndhiruppom
Nee endhan vaazhvil maarudhal
En idhayam kaetta aarudhal
Madi saayum manaiviyae
Poi kova-puthalviyae
Nadu vaazhvil vantha uravu nee
Nedunthooram thodarum ninaivu nee
Idhaiyathin thalaivi nee
Peranbin piravi nee
En kuraigal noorai marandhaval
Enakaaga thannai thuranthaval
Manasalae ennai mananthaval
Anbaalae uyirai alanthaval
Un varugai en varamaai aanadhae
Nadai paadhai poovanangal paarthu
Nigazhkala kanavugalil pooththu
Oru moochchin oosaiyilae
Ondraai vazhdhiruppom… ooh..oohoo
Ondraai vazhdhiruppom…
Vaa ullankaigalai korthu
Kai-regai mothamum serthu
Sila dhoora payangalil
Siragaai serndhiruppom
Siragaai serndhiruppom
Looking at the flower gardens along the walkway,
Blooming in present-day dreams,
In the sound of a single breath,
Let us live together as one... oo... oohu
Come, let us clasp our hands,
Bringing all our palm lines together,
On journeys far away,
Let us stay together like wings.
Do not go away... do not go away,
Do not move away... even for a second,
Do not leave... do not leave,
Do not go beyond this fleeting moment.
Standing still right before you,
I want to stubbornly hold on to you,
Kissing you tirelessly,
I want to adorn you.
Looking at the flower gardens along the walkway,
Blooming in present-day dreams,
In the sound of a single breath,
Let us live together as one...
Come, let us clasp our hands,
Bringing all our palm lines together,
On journeys far away,
Let us stay together like wings.
You are the change in my life,
The comfort my heart longed for.
My wife who rests upon my lap,
My darling girl with playful anger,
You are the bond that entered midway through my life,
You are the memory that will stay with me for a long time,
You are the queen of my heart,
You are the very embodiment of boundless love.
You overlooked my hundreds of flaws,
You gave up yourself for my sake,
You married me in your heart,
You measured my soul with pure love,
Your arrival has become my greatest blessing.
Looking at the flower gardens along the walkway,
Blooming in present-day dreams,
In the sound of a single breath,
Let us live together as one... oo... oohu
Let us live together as one...
Come, let us clasp our hands,
Bringing all our palm lines together,
On journeys far away,
Let us stay together like wings,
Let us stay together like wings.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Agalaathey' is a soulful romantic track expressing deep affection, commitment, and intimacy between partners. The protagonist reflects on how his soulmate brought profound comfort and positive change to his life, overlooking his faults and embracing him unconditionally.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emoni / Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Nadai paadhai poovanangal paarthu / Nigazhkala kanavugalil pooththu”

Matching starting consonant/vowel sounds in consecutive lines, such as 'Nadai' and 'Nigazhkala'.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Agalaathae…. agalaathae / Nodikooda… nagaraadhae”

Matching second letter rhyming pattern in Tamil poetry, seen in 'Agalaathae' and 'Nodikkooda' (g-sound harmony) or 'Sellaadhae' and 'Kanam thaandi'.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Siragaai serndhiruppom”

Comparing the shared journey of life to flying together as wings ('Siragaai serndhiruppom').

Anaphora / Repetition

“Agalaathae…. agalaathae”

Repetition of pleading words 'Agalaathae' and 'Sellaadhae' to heighten emotional intensity.

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Trivia

'Agalaathey' from 'Nerkonda Paarvai' (2019) features vocals by composer Yuvan Shankar Raja alongside singer Prithivee. The song depicts the emotional bond between the characters played by Ajith Kumar and Vidya Balan, providing a gentle melodic interlude in an otherwise intense legal drama.

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