- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Karthik
- Music director
- Harris Jayaraj
- Movie name
- Lesa Lesa
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Nov 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'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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