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Lyrics & meaning

Azhagae Sugama

From Paarthale Paravasam · 2001

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Srinivas, Sadhana Sargam
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Paarthale Paravasam2001

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Azhagae sugamaa..O beautiful one, are you fine?
Unn kobangal sugamaa..Is your anger doing fine?
Azhagae sugamaa..O beautiful one, are you fine?
Unn kobangal sugamaa..Is your anger doing fine?
Female
Anbae sugamaa..O beloved, are you fine?
Unn dhaabangal sugamaa..Are your deep longings fine?
Anbae sugamaa..O beloved, are you fine?
Unn dhaabangal sugamaa..Are your deep longings fine?
Female
Thalaivaa sugamaa..O master, are you fine?
Sugamaa..Are you fine?
Unn thanimai sugamaa..Is your solitude fine?
Sugamaa..Are you fine?
Female
Anbae sugamaa..O beloved, are you fine?
Unn dhaabangal sugamaa-aaa..Are your deep longings fine?
Female
Sirumai kondu thavithenI squirmed in humiliation and sorrow
Yen siragil ondrai murithenI broke one of my own wings
Ottrai siragil oona paravaiA disabled bird with only one wing
Ethanai dhooram parappenHow far can I fly?
Male
Anbae unnai azhaithenMy love, I called out to you
Unn ahimsai imsai poruthenI endured the torment of your non-violence
Sethai kulitha neruppil yennaiIn the fire bathed in destruction
Kulikka sonnaal kulippenIf you tell me to bathe, I will bathe
Female
Azhutha neerilIn the water of tears shed
Karaigal poividumStains will wash away
Theriyaathaa…Don't you know?
Male
Kuraigal ullathuFlaws exist
Manitha ooravugalIn human relationships
Puriyaathaa..Don't you understand?
Female
Ithu kaneer nadathumThis is a peace talk
Pechu vaarthaiConducted by tears
Udaintha manangalWill broken hearts
Ottaathaa..Not mend?
Male
Ithu kaneer nadathumThis is a peace talk
Pechu vaarthaiConducted by tears
Udaintha manangalWill broken hearts
Ottaathaa…Not mend?
Male
Azhagae sugamaa..O beautiful one, are you fine?
Female :Anbae sugamaa..Female: O beloved, are you fine?
Male
Unn kobangal sugamaa..Is your anger doing fine?
Female :Unn dhaabangal sugamaa..Female: Are your deep longings fine?
Female
Thalaivaa sugamaa..O master, are you fine?
Sugamaa..Are you fine?
Unn thanimai sugamaa..Is your solitude fine?
Sugamaa..Are you fine?
Male
Kannam rendu sugamaa..Are both your cheeks fine?
Athil kadaisi mutham sugamaa..Is the last kiss given on them fine?
Unnthan kattil sugamaa..Is your bed fine?
Yen ottrai thalaiyanai sugamaa-aaa…Is my lone pillow fine?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This poignant song expresses the yearning and sorrow of separated lovers. The protagonist tenderly asks about the well-being of her partner, gently inquiring if his anger, solitude, and unresolved longings are doing fine without her. She acknowledges her missteps, comparing herself to a bird with a single wing unable to fly far, and shows willingness to endure any torment or trial to seek forgiveness. Ultimately, she appeals for reconciliation, highlighting that human relationships inherently have flaws and that tears serve as a silent dialogue attempting to heal broken hearts.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Ottrai siragil oona paravai / Ethanai dhooram parappen

Compares the protagonist's helpless state after a mistake to a bird trying to fly with a single broken wing.

Oxymoron

Unn ahimsai imsai poruthen

Combines non-violence ('ahimsai') with torment ('imsai') to portray the silent treatment as a form of non-violent torture.

Epistrophe / Iyaibu

Azhagae sugamaa.. / Unn kobangal sugamaa..

Repetition of the word 'sugamaa' at the end of consecutive lines to create a rhythmic, questioning refrain.

Personification

Ithu kaneer nadathum / Pechu vaarthai

Attributes human action (holding peace negotiations) to tears.

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Trivia

Though listed as 'Unknown' in the prompt, the music for 'Paarthale Paravasam' was composed by A.R. Rahman. The movie marked legendary director K. Balachander's 100th feature film as a director, released in 2001. This soulful melody was rendered by Sadhana Sargam and Srinivas.

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