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Lyrics & meaning

Aruvimagal Alaiyosai

From Jeevanadi · 1970

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
Music director
V. Dakshinamurthy
Movie name
Jeevanadi
Movie release year
1970
Lyrics added on
27 Dec 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aaa aa
Aruvi magal alai osai
Indha azhagu magal valai osai
Aruvi magal alai osai
Indha azhagu magal valai osai
Podhigai malai mazhai saaral
Undhan poovidhazhin madhu saaral
Aruvi magal alai osai
Aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aaa aa
Thaenozhugum kuyilosai
En thalaiva un tamilosai
Thavazhndhu varum kulir kaattru
Adhu sumandhu varum pudhu pattu
Thaenozhugum kuyilosai
Kadal konda neelam kann vizhi vaanga
Kani konda saaru idhazhgalil thaengha
Neer konda megham koondhalil neendha
Ner vandhu nindren kaigalil yendha
Aruvi magal alai osai
Madal kanda thaazhai vaavendru solla
Kulir konda vaadai aasaiyil thulla
Udan vandhu serndhen uravu ennai kolla
Uyir konda inbam naanum enna solla
Thaenozhugum kuyilosai
En thalaiva un tamilosai
Male :Aruvi magal alai osai
Indha azhagu magal valai osai
Aruvi magal alai osai
Both :Aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aaa aa
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah-ah ah
The sound of the waterfall's rippling waves,
and the jingle of this lovely girl's bangles.
The sound of the waterfall's rippling waves,
and the jingle of this lovely girl's bangles.
The gentle drizzle on the Pothigai hills,
is like the sweet nectar on your flower-soft lips.
The sound of the waterfall's rippling waves...
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah-ah ah
The sweet, honeyed song of the cuckoo,
is the sound of your Tamil words, my love.
The cool breeze that gently drifts along,
brings with it a brand new song.
The sweet, honeyed song of the cuckoo...
As your eyes take in the deep blue of the ocean,
and the sweet juice of ripe fruit settles on your lips,
as rain-bearing clouds seem to float in your hair,
I came right before you, to gather you in my arms.
The sound of the waterfall's rippling waves...
As the blooming screw-pine flower invites you to come,
and the chilly breeze leaps with eager desire,
I came straight to your side, letting our love embrace me,
how can I ever describe this joy that fills my soul?
The sweet, honeyed song of the cuckoo,
is the sound of your Tamil words, my love.
The sound of the waterfall's rippling waves,
and the jingle of this lovely girl's bangles.
The sound of the waterfall's rippling waves...
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah-ah ah
Male
Female
Male
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic song from Jeevanadi (1970), composed by V. Dakshinamurthy with lyrics by Kannadasan, features a lyrical dialogue comparing nature's beauty to the love between two partners. The male singer compares the sound of waterfalls and the rain of Podhigai mountains to his beloved's bangles and honey-sweet lips. In response, the female singer compares his sweet Tamil words to the song of a cuckoo and the cool breeze, using rich imagery of clouds, oceans, and fragrant flowers to express intimate joy and devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor

“Aruvi magal alai osai / Indha azhagu magal valai osai”

Kannadasan compares the sound of bangles (valai osai) to the sound of waterfall waves (aruvi magal alai osai), and Tamil speech (tamilosai) to honey-dripping cuckoo calls (thaenozhugum kuyilosai).

Erhuka / Rhyme

“Kadal konda neelam kann vizhi vaanga / Kani konda saaru idhazhgalil thaengha”

Second-letter rhyming (Edhukai) is prominently used across lines such as 'Kadal', 'Kani', 'Neer', 'Ner' and 'Madal', 'Kulir', 'Udan', 'Uyir'.

Personification

“Madal kanda thaazhai vaavendru solla”

Nature is personified; the screw-pine flower (thaazhai) calls out 'come', and the cool breeze carries a song like a person.

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Trivia

'Jeevanadi' (1970) features rare Tamil compositions by legendary Malayalam music director V. Dakshinamurthy, who brought a distinct classical touch to Kannadasan's poetic Tamil verses.

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