- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- R. Rajalakshmi
- Music director
- S. Dakshinamurthi
- Movie name
- Bhagyavathi
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 3 May 2025
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
'Arumbu Malarnthu Asainthu Aadum' from the 1957 Tamil film Bhagyavathi is a classic romantic song expressing a woman's gentle coaxing and earnest plea to her distant lover. Set to music by S. Dakshinamurthi with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi and rendered by R. Rajalakshmi, the heroine uses vivid imagery from nature—such as a swaying blossom and soothing music capable of melting iron—to soften her beloved's heart. She Reminds him of their fond, mischievous past and questions his sudden coldness and distraction, pleading with him not to reject a loving heart that surrenders to him freely.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole / உயர்வு நவிற்சி அணி
“Irumpaikooda ilaga seiyyum”
Describing music as powerful enough to melt iron ('Irumpaikooda ilaga seiyyum isaiyai') highlights the profound emotional depth and soothing power of music.
Visual Imagery / காட்சி உருவகம்
“Arumbu malarnthu asainthu aadum”
The phrase paints a delicate image of a fresh flower bud opening and dancing in the breeze to evoke romantic tenderness.
Metaphor / உருவகம்
“Virumbi vantha kaniyai”
Comparing herself to a ripe, sweet fruit ('kani') that willingly offers itself in love.
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Trivia
Bhagyavathi (1957) starred Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. The song is well regarded for its classical Tamil lyrical touch by A. Maruthakasi and expressive vocal performance by R. Rajalakshmi.
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