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Amsavalli

From Vanangamudi · 2015

Lyricist
Arunraja Kamaraj
Singer
Ishwaria Chandru
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Vanangamudi2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Maalai nera nilavuMoon of the evening time
Maaiyai serum iravuNight that merges with illusion
Raathiri yaathiraiyin kootaniAn alliance of night's journey
Naanae naanae naanaeIt is me, me, me
Naanae naanae amsavalliIt is me, me, I am Amsavalli
Female
Amsavalli amsavalliAmsavalli Amsavalli
Amsa amsa amsa amsavalliAmsa amsa amsa Amsavalli
Amsavalli amsavalliAmsavalli Amsavalli
Amsa amsa amsa amsavalliAmsa amsa amsa Amsavalli
Female
Thaniya pooththa thamaraiA lotus blooming alone
Idho idho idhoHere it is, here it is, here it is
Kaniyaai maarum dhevathaiAn angel turning into a sweet fruit
Adho adho adhoThere it is, there it is, there it is
Female
Kavidhai aagum katturaiAn essay that turns into poetry
Kavalai theerkum pencilaiLike a pencil that erases worries
Idhazhai ketkum pannbaalaiA radio station asking for lips
Vidalai kaatin panjanaiA soft bed in the youthful forest
Female
Amsavalli amsavalliAmsavalli Amsavalli
Amsa amsa amsa amsavalliAmsa amsa amsa Amsavalli
Amsavalli amsavalliAmsavalli Amsavalli
Amsa amsa amsa amsavalliAmsa amsa amsa Amsavalli
Male
Konji konji manasaCoaxing and sweet-talking my heart
Neeyum kalaikiraYou stir and disturb it
Minji minji aalayae nee kavukiraExceeding limits, you completely engulf the person
Illatha idupathan nee valaikiraYou flex a waist that seems non-existent
Pollatha aasaiyathan nee velaaikiraYou sow seeds of dangerous desire
Valiya valiya sandhosatha nee nerapuraWillingly, you fill up happiness
Enna valiya valiya pinnadai sutha vaikiraPainfully, you make me revolve behind you
Female
Sakkarai paarvaiyai nee veesinaalIf you cast a sweet sugar-like look
Akkarai paavaiyaai naan maaruvenI will turn into a deeply caring maiden
Sikkalai theerthidave sikkida vaaCome get caught to solve the tangle
Mukkani pol enai nee ennida vaaCome treat me like the three sacred sweet fruits
Female
Dhegam thaeyum thaei piraiBody waning like a crescent moon
Mogam koodum nermaraiDesire rising in a positive flow
Yaaga theeyil naan iraiI am the offering in the sacrificial fire
Yoga thaennai nee kuraiYou consume the honey of yoga
Female
Aalai thinnum kannalaeWith eyes that devour a person whole
Aadai thinna vandhaaiyeYou came to strip away clothes
Aasaiyana meesai poosaiGive the worship of a desirable mustache, come on
Thaa nee vaaAmsavalli Amsavalli
Female
Amsavalli amsavalliAmsa amsa amsa Amsavalli
Amsa amsa amsa amsavalliAmsavalli Amsavalli
Amsavalli amsavalliAmsa amsa amsa Amsavalli
Amsa amsa amsa amsavalliA woman who bring forth bliss
Female
Inbam yetrum kaarigaiA paintbrush extending passionate longing
Thabam neetum thoorigaiThe medicinal herb of the forest of love
Kaadhal kaatin moolgaiA star that whets and quenches thirst
Dhaagam theetum thaaragaiSummer season arrives because of you
Female
Koodai kaalam unnalaeRoaring aloud all on its own
Kosham podum thannalaeFor me, the maiden, to intoxicate you
Kodhai naanum bodhai yaettridaCome on, you come, come..
Vaa nee vaa vaa..Ta ta ta thakitta thakkita thaa
Ta ta ta thakitta thakkita thaaAmsavalli Amsavalli
Female
Amsavalli amsavalliAmsa amsa amsa Amsavalli
Amsa amsa amsa amsavalliAmsavalli Amsavalli
Amsavalli amsavalliAmsa amsa amsa Amsavalli
Amsa amsa amsa amsavalli

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This track from the movie Vanangamudi is a high-energy, sensual solo performance where the female lead introduces herself as 'Amsavalli'. The lyrics portray her beauty, seductive power, and captivating presence that hypnotizes anyone in her vicinity during a sultry night.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition)

Naanae naanae naanae

Repetition of words like 'Naanae naanae' and 'Amsa amsa' to build rhythmic excitement and reinforce identity.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Kavidhai aagum katturai / Vidalai kaatin panjanai

Matching of the second consonant ('vi') across adjacent lines to create internal acoustic harmony.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Dhegam thaeyum thaei pirai

Directly comparing the female subject's body to a waning crescent moon to denote delicate form.

Simile (Upamai)

Mukkani pol enai nee ennida vaa

Comparing the persona to 'Mukkani' (the three royal Tamil fruits: mango, banana, jackfruit) to symbolize rich sweetness.

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Trivia

Composed by D. Imman with lyrics penned by Arunraja Kamaraj, 'Amsavalli' stands out as a stylized item number designed to blend traditional Tamil poetic tropes with contemporary folk-dance beats.

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