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Lyrics & meaning

Aval Ulaga Azhagiye

From Lesa Lesa · 2002

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Karthik
Music director
Harris Jayaraj
Details
Lesa Lesa2002

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
I am in loveI am in love
U are in loveYou are in love
We are in love…hahahaWe are in love... hahaha
Male
Hmmm…mmmm…mmm..Hmmm... mmmm... mmm..
Aval ulagha azhagiyaeShe is the world's most beautiful girl
Nenjil vizhuntha aruviyaeShe is the waterfall that cascaded into my heart
Aval ulagha azhagiyaeShe is the world's most beautiful girl
Nenjil vizhuntha aruviyaeShe is the waterfall that cascaded into my heart
Male
Andha neela vizhiyilaeIn those blue eyes
Nenjam neendha thudiththathaeMy heart longed to swim
Male
Or verillamal neer illamalWithout a root and without water
Kan irandil kaadhal poothathaeLove bloomed in two eyes
Or yedillamal yezhuthillamalWithout a page and without writing
Padal ondru parvai varthathaeA song came through a mere glance
Male
Aval ulagha azhagiyaeShe is the world's most beautiful girl
Nenjil vizhuntha aruviyae..yae yae..She is the waterfall that cascaded into my heart.. yeah yeah..
Aval ulagha azhagiyaeShe is the world's most beautiful girl
Nenjil vizhuntha aruviyaeShe is the waterfall that cascaded into my heart
Male
Andha neela vizhiyilaeIn those blue eyes
Nenjam neendha thudiththathaeMy heart longed to swim
Male
…………………………..........................
Male
Kanni pennai kaiyilaeHolding a young girl in my hands
Violin pola yendhiyaeLike holding a violin
Vil illamal viralgalalae meettuvenI will stroke her with my fingers without a bow
Inba ragam enna vendru kattuvenI will demonstrate what a joyful melody is
Male
Suda sudaWarm and cozy
Sugangalai ….kodukkalamShe can offer pleasures
En kaadhal dhevadhaiMy goddess of love
Thoda thodaAs I touch her
Sirippinaal… thelikkalamWith her smile... she can shower
En meedhu poo mazhaiA rain of flowers upon me
Male
Engeyo ennangalSomewhere, my thoughts
Or oorvalam pogaGo on a grand procession
Kan konda ullangalHearts blessed with vision
Or oviyam aagaBecome a beautiful painting
Anandham anandhamae…heyIt is joy, supreme joy... hey
Male
Aval ulagha azhagiyaeShe is the world's most beautiful girl
Nenjil vizhuntha aruviyaeShe is the waterfall that cascaded into my heart
Andha neela vizhiyilaeIn those blue eyes
Nenjam neendha thudiththathaeMy heart longed to swim
Male
Romeyovin julietRomeo's Juliet
Dhevadhasin parvathiDevdas's Parvathi
Rendu perum ondru serntha mathriAs if both of them came together as one
Thondruvalae nan virumbum kaadhaliAppears the beloved woman I love
Male
Avaladhu azhagellamHer entire beauty
Ezhuthida or bhashai illaiyaeThere is no language to write down
Avalai nan arintha pinAfter I got to know her
Uyirin mel or asai illaiyaeI have no desire left for my own life
Male
Poo vaazhai kondadumCelebrating with flowers and banana plants
Thai bhoomiyai parthuLooking at Mother Earth
Sandhosham kondadumCelebrating with happiness
En kaadhalai parthuLooking at my love
Kondattam kondattamae..heyIt is a celebration, a grand celebration.. hey
Male
Oho…ooo…aval ulagha azhagiyaeOho... ooo... she is the world's most beautiful girl
Nenjil vizhuntha aruviyaeShe is the waterfall that cascaded into my heart
Ahaaa….aaaa….ohooo…ooooAhaaa.... aaaa.... ohooo... oooo
Ahaaa….aaaa…..ohooo…oooooAhaaa.... aaaa..... ohooo... oooo0

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Aval Ulagha Azhagiyae' from the movie Lesa Lesa is an exuberant, upbeat love song celebrating the ultimate beauty and charm of the protagonist's love interest. The protagonist expresses his overwhelming affection, comparing her arrival to a waterfall cascading into his heart and love blooming magically without roots or water. He imagines playing her gently like a violin to produce sweet melodies of bliss and praises her as a combination of classical tragic romance heroines like Juliet and Parvathi, but brought to life in pure happiness. The lyricist Vaali uses poetic imagery to highlight the profound joy of falling in love, where thoughts parade in celebration and nature itself seems to rejoice. Music by Harris Jayaraj adds a energetic and youthful vibe to this romantic anthem, portraying love as a divine experience that fills life with pure ecstasy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Simile

Violin pola yendhiyae

Comparing holding the maiden gently to holding a violin ('Violin pola yendhiyae').

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Nenjil vizhuntha aruviyae

Describing the beloved as a waterfall cascading directly into his heart ('Nenjil vizhuntha aruviyae').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Rendu perum ondru serntha mathri

Exaggerating her divine presence by combining iconic literary heroines Juliet and Parvathi into one person.

Ethirukai / Rhyme & Alliteration

Or verillamal neer illamal

Use of parallel structure without roots/water and without page/writing ('Or verillamal neer illamal' / 'Or yedillamal yezhuthillamal').

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Trivia

The film 'Lesa Lesa' (2002) was directed by Priyadarshan with music composed by Harris Jayaraj and lyrics penned by legendary poet Vaali. The song 'Aval Ulagha Azhagiyae' was sung by Karthik and Tippu, and it became an instant chartbuster among Tamil youth upon release for its catchy rhythm and modern romantic lyrics.

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