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Lyrics & meaning

Agayam Mele

From Naan Vazhavaippen · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Naan Vazhavaippen
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
17 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aagaayam maelae paadhaalam keezhae
Aanandha ulagam naduvinilae
Aha aagaayam maelae paadhaalam keezhae
Aanandha ulagam naduvinilae
Aahaa naan thaan michaele
Adi nee thaan my girl
Aagaayam maelae paadhaalam keezhae
Aanandha ulagam naduvinilae
Nillaamal suzhalum boomi idhu
Ellarum nadikkum maedai idhu
Nillaamal suzhalum boomi idhu
Ellarum nadikkum maedai idhu
Pottaen naanum vaeshangalai
Padithaen vaazhkkai paadangalai
Nadippaen undhan manjathilae
Idam pidippaen undhan nenjathilae
Naadagamaa innum saagasamaa
Indha oodalgal enakku aagaadhammaa
Aagaayam maelae paadhaalam keezhae
Aanandha ulagam naduvinilae
Aahaa naan thaan free bird
Adi nee en love bird
Ponnaaga minnum naan thottadhu
Un meedhu endhan kai pattadhu
Ini mael unnai yaar vittadhu
Ilamai sugangal vaer vittadhu
Pennae endhan ennappadi
Adi kannae ennai katti pidi
Poongodiyae siru maanganiyae
Undhan kangalil aayiram kaadhal kadhai
Aagaayam maelae paadhaalam keezhae
Aanandha ulagam naduvinilae
Lalalalla laalaala lalalalla laa
Laalaala laa
Ellaamae pudhumai en baaniyil
Sollaamal puriyum en paarvaiyil
Thiramai irundhaal maalai idu
Illai endraal aalai vidu
Raani endrum ennodu thaan
Indha raajaa undhan pinnodu thaan
Kaaval illai oru kaelvi illai
Idhu raathiri naera raajaangamae
Aagaayam maelae paadhaalam keezhae
Aanandha ulagam naduvinilae
Aahaa naan thaan michaele
Adi nee thaan my girl
The sky is above, the underworld below,
And in between lies a world of pure joy!
Aha, the sky is above, the underworld below,
And in between lies a world of pure joy!
Aha, I am Michael!
And hey girl, you are my girl!
The sky is above, the underworld below,
And in between lies a world of pure joy!
This earth keeps spinning without a stop,
This is a stage where everyone acts.
This earth keeps spinning without a stop,
This is a stage where everyone acts.
I too have worn many disguises,
I too have learned the lessons of life.
I will play my part upon your bed,
And win a place inside your heart.
Is this a drama, or daring adventure?
All this lovers' teasing doesn't suit me, girl!
The sky is above, the underworld below,
And in between lies a world of pure joy!
Aha, I am a free bird!
And hey girl, you are my lovebird!
Whatever I touch turns to gold,
And now my hand has touched you.
Who is going to let you go from now on?
The pleasures of youth have taken root!
O girl, just as I desire,
Hey darling, hold me tight!
Flowering vine, sweet little mango,
There are a thousand love stories in your eyes!
The sky is above, the underworld below,
And in between lies a world of pure joy!
La la la la, la la la, la la la la, la
La la la, la
Everything is brand new in my style,
My glance says it all without any words.
If you have what it takes, put a garland on me,
If not, just let me be!
The queen is always by my side,
And this king is right behind you.
There are no guards, no questions asked,
This is a kingdom of the night!
The sky is above, the underworld below,
And in between lies a world of pure joy!
Aha, I am Michael!
And hey girl, you are my girl!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This lively and playful track from the 1979 film Naan Vazhavaippen depicts a carefree, confident protagonist expressing love and passion. The lyrics view the world as a spinning stage where everyone acts out their roles between heaven and earth, combining fun urban slang with sensual romantic imagery.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Ellarum nadikkum maedai idhu

Comparing the world to a theatrical stage where all human beings are actors playing roles.

Manipravalam / Code-Switching

Aahaa naan thaan free bird / Adi nee en love bird

Blending English terms seamlessly into Tamil rhyming meter for a trendy, modern tone.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Padithaen vaazhkkai paadangalai / Nadippaen undhan manjathilae

Rhyming of the second letter 'da' across consecutive lines (Padithaen / Nadippaen).

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Trivia

Naan Vazhavaippen (1979) stars Sivaji Ganesan and Rajinikanth in prominent roles, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics penned by Kannadasan. This stylish track highlights Rajinikanth's iconic screen charisma.

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