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Azhagai

From Iraivan · 2023

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Yuvan Shankar Raja, Sanjith Hedge, Kharesma Ravichandran
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Iraivan2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hoo oo oo ooHoo oo oo oo
Male
Azhagai azhagaaiBeautifully, so beautifully
Oru koppaiyil aarambippomLet us begin over a cup
Nerungi nerungiComing closer and closer
Sila nenjangal segarippomLet us gather a few hearts
Male
Siridhae payanamThe journey is short
Adhil pookkalai paarthiruppomLet us admire the flowers along the way
Ninaivaai thirattiGathering them as memories
Indha vaazhkaiyai vaazhndhiruppomLet us live this life fully
Male
Thirumbaadhadhu kaadhal thaaneLove is that which never turns back
Inaindhal illai baaram thaaneWhen united, there is no burden at all
Idhuve nalla neram thaaneIsn't this the perfect time?
Vaazhvai kondaadalaamLet us celebrate life
Male
Manam thedidum vaasam thaaneIsn't it the fragrance that the heart seeks?
Vazhiyil varum gyaanam thaaneIsn't it wisdom gained along the journey?
Kilindhe varum thaalil koodaEven on a torn piece of paper
Pookal undaakalaamFlowers can be created
Male
Madhuvana kanavilIn a sweet honeyed dream
Dhinam maanidar yeri vandhomWe humans rose up every day
Namakaana silaraiA few people destined for us
Oru varam ena vangi vandhomWe received as a divine boon
Male
Adharkaana vilaiyaaiAs the price paid for that
Konjam nerathai thaan koduthomWe gave only a little of our time
Irundhalum varavaaiYet as a bountiful gain
Sila tholgalai saainthirundhomWe leaned on a few supportive shoulders
Male
Hoo oo oo ooHoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo oo ooHoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo oo ooHoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooHoo oo oo
Female
Oru naal en methai meleOne day upon my bed
Naan veith porvai illaiThe blanket I kept was missing
Unai katti moodi kollaTo wrap and cover you up
Naanae veesinenI blew it open myself
Female
Oru naalil salai oramOne day by the roadside
Mazhaiyodu naanum nindrenI stood in the rain
Un kudai sera thaanaeJust to share your umbrella
En kudai tharugirenI gave away my own umbrella
Male
Unnodu pogum dhooramThe distance traveled with you
Kelvi illamal pogirenI walk without asking any questions
Un pechai mattum thaaneOnly your sweet words
Naan ul vaanginenDid I take deep into my soul
Male
Namm pillai perai kodaEven our child's name
Serndhu unnodu thedinenI searched together with you
Kanavendru theriyum kannaeEven knowing it was a dream, my dear
Thirandhu kan moodinenI closed my eyes wide open
Male
Hoo oo oo ooHoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo oo ooHoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo oo ooHoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooHoo oo oo
Female
Azhagai azhagaaiBeautifully, so beautifully
Oru koppaiyil aarambippomLet us begin over a cup
Nerungi nerungiComing closer and closer
Sila nenjangal segarippomLet us gather a few hearts
Female
Siridhae payanamThe journey is short
Adhil pookkalai paarthiruppomLet us admire the flowers along the way
Ninaivaai thirattiGathering them as memories
Indha vaazhkaiyai vaazhndhiruppomLet us live this life fully

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Azhagai Azhagai' from Iraivan (2023) is a soothing, philosophical, and romantic track that reflects on the beauty of life's simple moments and human connections. It speaks about starting fresh over simple pleasures like a cup of tea, cherishing short-lived journeys, and creating art and joy even out of torn or imperfect circumstances. The lyrics portray romantic longing and emotional warmth, highlighting how love lightens life's burdens. The protagonist reminisces about selfless acts of devotion, shared dreams of a future together, and the deep comfort found in leaning on a loved one's shoulders.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition / Anaphora)

Azhagai azhagaai

Repetition of words like 'Azhagai azhagaai' and 'Nerungi nerungi' to intensify the emotion and emphasize beauty and intimacy.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Oru koppaiyil aarambippom

The ending suffix '-om' repeats across sequential lines (aarambippom, segarippom, paarthiruppom, vaazhndhiruppom), creating a rhythmic and cohesive vocal flow.

Metaphor

Kilindhe varum thaalil kooda / Pookal undaakalaam

Comparing torn paper to imperfect life situations ('Kilindhe varum thaalil kooda pookal undaakalaam'), suggesting that one can create beauty even out of hardship.

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Trivia

Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the psychological action thriller 'Iraivan' (2023) starring Jayam Ravi and Nayanthara, this soothing melody provides a stark emotional contrast to the movie's intense and dark narrative.

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