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Lyrics & meaning

Agalaathey

From Nerkonda Paarvai · 2019

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Prithivee, Yuvan Shankar Raja
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Nadai paadhai poovanangal paarthuLooking at the flower gardens along the walkway
Nigazhkala kanavugalil pooththuBlooming in present-day dreams
Oru moochchin oosaiyilaeIn the sound of a single breath
Ondraai vazhdhiruppom… ooh..oohooWe will live together... ooh..oohoo
Female
Vaa ullankaigalai korthuCome, clasp our palms together
Kai-regai mothamum serthuJoining all the lines on our hands
Sila dhoora payangalilIn a few long-distance journeys
Siragaai serndhiruppomWe will fly together like wings
Male
Agalaathae…. agalaathaeDo not depart... do not depart
Nodikooda… nagaraadhaeDo not move away... even for a second
Sellaadhae..sellaadhaeDo not go away... do not go away
Kanam thaandi pogaathaeDo not go beyond a moment
Male
Nagaraamal un mun nindraeStanding before you without moving
Pidivadham seiya vendumI want to act stubborn with love
Asaraamal muththam thanthaeGiving kisses without tiring
Alangaaram seiya vendumI want to adorn you with affection
Male
Nadai paadhai poovanangal paarthuLooking at the flower gardens along the walkway
Nigazhkala kanavugalil pooththuBlooming in present-day dreams
Oru moochchin oosaiyilaeIn the sound of a single breath
Ondraai vazhdhiruppom…We will live together...
Male
Vaa ullankaigalai korthuCome, clasp our palms together
Kai-regai mothamum serthuJoining all the lines on our hands
Sila dhoora payangalilIn a few long-distance journeys
Siragaai serndhiruppomWe will fly together like wings
Male
Nee endhan vaazhvil maarudhalYou are a transformative change in my life
En idhayam kaetta aarudhalThe solace that my heart yearned for
Madi saayum manaiviyaeOh wife who rests on my lap
Poi kova-puthalviyaeOh daughter who feigns playful anger
Nadu vaazhvil vantha uravu neeYou are the bond that arrived mid-way in my life
Nedunthooram thodarum ninaivu neeYou are the memory that stays along for a long journey
Idhaiyathin thalaivi neeYou are the queen of my heart
Peranbin piravi neeYou are the personification of boundless love
Male
En kuraigal noorai marandhavalShe who overlooked my hundred flaws
Enakaaga thannai thuranthavalShe who sacrificed herself for my sake
Manasalae ennai mananthavalShe who wedded me in her heart
Anbaalae uyirai alanthavalShe who measured my life with pure love
Un varugai en varamaai aanadhaeYour arrival turned out to be my blessed boon
Female
Nadai paadhai poovanangal paarthuLooking at the flower gardens along the walkway
Nigazhkala kanavugalil pooththuBlooming in present-day dreams
Oru moochchin oosaiyilaeIn the sound of a single breath
Ondraai vazhdhiruppom… ooh..oohooWe will live together... ooh..oohoo
Male
Ondraai vazhdhiruppom…We will live together...
Female
Vaa ullankaigalai korthuCome, clasp our palms together
Kai-regai mothamum serthuJoining all the lines on our hands
Sila dhoora payangalilIn a few long-distance journeys
Siragaai serndhiruppomWe will fly together like wings
Male
Siragaai serndhiruppomWe will fly together like wings

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'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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