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Lyrics & meaning

Azhagana Ilamangai

From Thappu Thalangal · 1978

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Thappu Thalangal1978

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Azhagaana ilamangaiA beautiful young woman
Kattil koduthaalOffered a bed
Adharkkaaga maharajanIn return for that, the emperor
Thottil koduthaanOffered a cradle
Thaalaadha inbangalaeO overwhelming joys
Thaalattu sollungalaenSing a lullaby!
Female
Azhagaana ilamangaiA beautiful young woman
Kattil koduthaalOffered a bed
Adharkkaaga maharajanIn return for that, the emperor
Thottil koduthaanOffered a cradle
Female
Thirumana medaiStarting at the wedding altar
Enbadhil thodangiBeginning from there
Pillaigal selvam kaanbadhu veeduA home beholds the treasure of children
Pillaiyil thodangi thirumanamaagiStarting with childhood and culminating in marriage
Illaram kaanum ivaladhu vaazhvuSuch is her life witnessing domestic bliss
Female
Deivamae…aaa….aaa….aa haaOh God… aaa….aaa….aa haa
Deivam undu enbadhaithaanaeThat God indeed exists
Nee uraithaaiYou proclaimed
Kai koduthaaiYou extended your hand
VaazhvalithaaiYou granted a life
Female
Azhagaana ilamangaiA beautiful young woman
Kattil koduthaalOffered a bed
Adharkkaaga maharajanIn return for that, the emperor
Thottil koduthaanOffered a cradle
Female
Kaaviri thanneer kalangiya nilaiyilWhen the waters of Cauvery were troubled and muddy
Odaigal aaga odiya naeramDuring the time when they flowed away as tiny streams
Kovilil oruvar vaari eduthuSomeone in a temple lifted it up lovingly
Punitham idhu endraar piranthathu naeramDeclared 'This is sacred,' and a blessed era was born
Oomai naaan aa..aaa…haa..aa..A mute person I was.. aa..aaa…haa..aa..
Oomaiyaavae naan irundhenaeI remained entirely speechless and mute
Nee sirithaai kai koduthaaiYou smiled and held out your hand
Vaarthai thandhaaiYou gave me my voice and words
Female
Azhagaana ilamangaiA beautiful young woman
Kattil koduthaalOffered a bed
Adharkkaaga maharajanIn return for that, the emperor
Thottil koduthaanOffered a cradle
Female
Kanavugal ellaam oruvadivaagiAll dreams took a unified shape
Kai kaal mulaithu valarndhadhu pillaiGrew hands and legs and became a growing child
Maladiyin vayitru maindhanaippolaeLike the beloved son born to a barren woman
Mandalam aalum arasanumillaiNo king ruling an empire holds greater joy
Female
Annai naan…aaa…aa.haa…aa..A mother I am… aaa…aa.haa…aa..
Annaiyaaga aasaikondenaeI longed deeply to become a mother
Nee sirithaaiYou smiled
Kai koduthaaiYou extended your hand
Vaazha vaithaaiYou enabled me to live
Female
Azhagaana ilamangaiA beautiful young woman
Kattil koduthaalOffered a bed
Adharkkaaga maharajanIn return for that, the emperor
Thottil koduthaanOffered a cradle
Thaalaadha inbangalaeO overwhelming joys
Thaalattu sollungalaenSing a lullaby!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Thappu Thalangal' expresses deep emotions of gratitude, redemption, and maternal joy. The female protagonist reflects on how love and marriage transformed her life from confusion and voicelessness to a state of divine fulfillment and sacred motherly pride. The core motif contrasts 'kattil' (marital bed/intimacy) with 'thottil' (cradle/parenthood), emphasizing how genuine love turns physical bonding into the blessing of family. Through vivid metaphors of troubled river waters becoming sacred and a voiceless person gaining words, the song celebrates a savior-like partner who gave her dignity, hope, and the ultimate happiness of holding a child, comparing her contentment to that of a king ruling a vast kingdom.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second letter rhyming)

Kattil koduthaal / Adharkkaaga maharajan / Thottil koduthaan

The second consonant 'tt' rhymes between 'Kattil' and 'Thottil', establishing a poetic connection between marital intimacy and childbearing.

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Kaaviri thanneer kalangiya nilaiyil

Comparing a troubled, uncertain life to muddy Cauvery river waters ('Kaaviri thanneer kalangiya').

Simile (Uwamai)

Maladiyin vayitru maindhanaippolae

Comparing her intense joy of motherhood to the incomparable happiness of a child born to a hitherto childless/barren woman.

Anaphora / Repetition

Nee sirithaai kai koduthaai / Vaarthai thandhaai

Repetition of supportive action verbs ('Kai koduthaai', 'Vaazhvalithaai') to emphasize gratitude towards the partner.

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Trivia

'Thappu Thalangal' (1978) was a critically acclaimed Tamil drama directed by K. Balachander, starring Rajinikanth and introducing actress Saritha. The iconic music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Kaviyarasu Kannadasan. The song brilliantly captures K. Balachander's signature narrative style of redemption and emotional complexity.

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