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Azhagazhaga

From Lockdown · 2025

Lyricist
Vignesh Ramakrishna
Singer
M. M. Manasi
Music director
N. R. Raghunanthan
Movie name
Lockdown
Movie release year
2025
Lyrics added on
23 Jan 2026

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Azhagazhaga iva iruppale
Alai aliayaai ival siripaale
Kalakalappa ival varuvaale
Kanavodu nadappale
Veedu thedi varum job thane
Aana kedaikkum verum no thane
All side-um verum no thane
Konjam paaru perumaale
Iva chocolate thandha koda no thane
Iva thalakeezha ninna kooda no thane
Ada manda mela ice-ah thokki vechaalum
Mudivum no thane
Iva vela thedi ponaale veruppa kattum velaiye
Un yetha job kedachaalum appakku ok illaye
Male :No
Female :No no no …no no no
No no no nona no
No no no …no no no
No no no nona no
Ethukaaga no
Ethunaala no
Edhum kettadhum kedaikkala no
Iva polambhi kulambhi poguraa
Theruvellam iva vandha romeokal troll da
Elaiyaana mudiya paarthu aangal ellam gaali daa
Azhagana sirippodu varuvaale devadha
Un rose ellam waste aagum kotti poduven……
She looks so very pretty,
Her laughter ripples like rolling waves,
She walks in full of cheerful energy,
She walks along with big dreams.
A job should come looking for her at home, right?
Yet all she gets is just a 'No'!
From every single side, it's just a 'No'!
Show some mercy, Lord Perumal!
Even if she offers chocolate, the answer is 'No'!
Even if she stands on her head, it's still a 'No'!
Hey, even if she puts ice on her head to stay cool,
The end result is still a 'No'!
Whenever she goes looking for work, the job itself turns its back on her,
Even if you find a job that suits you, your dad won't approve!
Male: No
Female: No no no... no no no
No no no, a 'No' means 'No'!
No no no... no no no
No no no, a 'No' means 'No'!
Why this 'No'?
What is the reason for this 'No'?
She gets nothing she asks for—only a 'No'!
She wanders around, venting and confused.
Whenever she steps onto the street, the local Romeos line up to tease!
Just looking at her soft, flowing hair, all the men are bowled over!
She walks in like an angel with a lovely smile,
All your roses will only go to waste—I'll just throw them away...
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song depicts the humorous and relatable plight of a young, stylish woman who faces constant rejection ('No') in her personal and professional endeavors despite her beauty, energy, and qualifications. Job offers elude her or get rejected by her conservative father, leading her to feel frustrated and confused. Simultaneously, the lyrics highlight her undeniable charisma. While she struggles with her career aspirations, her striking presence on the street easily captivates admirers and puts unwanted suitors ('Romeos') in their place, creating a fun contrast between her outer charm and inner struggles.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Azhagazhaga iva iruppale

Repetition of words like 'Azhagazhaga' and 'Alai alaiyai' at the start of the lines enhances the poetic rhythm and accentuates her charm and laughter.

Iyaippu (End Rhyme)

Azhagazhaga iva iruppale / Alai aliayaai ival siripaale

Matching end sounds ('iruppale', 'siripaale', 'varuvaale', 'nadappale') create a melodic rhythmic flow typical of Tamil song verses.

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

Iva thalakeezha ninna kooda no thane

Exaggerated imagery such as 'standing upside down' or 'putting ice on her head' is used to emphasize her endless streak of bad luck and rejection.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Alai aliayaai ival siripaale

Her laughter is visually compared to rolling waves ('Alai alaiyai'), evoking beauty and fluidity.

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Trivia

Composed by N. R. Raghunanthan with lyrics by Vignesh Ramakrishna, this song from 'Lockdown' (2025) uses modern Tanglish slang ('troll', 'side-um', 'ice-ah', 'job') sang energetically by M. M. Manasi to capture the contemporary urban youth experience.

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