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Lyrics & meaning

Azhage Amudhe Aadi Vaa

From Kadivalam · 1985

Lyricist
B. A. Chidambaranathan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Kadivalam1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Azhagae amuthae aadi vaa odi vaaOh beautiful one, nectar of my life, come dancing and running to me
Aayiram piravigal thorumAcross thousands of births
Nam kaaviya uravugal vaazhumOur epic connection will live on
Female
Azhagae amuthae aadi vaa odi vaaOh beautiful one, nectar of my life, come dancing and running to me
Aayiram piravigal thorumAcross thousands of births
Nam kaaviya uravugal vaazhumOur epic connection will live on
Male
Thaenoorum manjaththil sugam tharavaaShall I offer bliss on a bed dripping with honey?
Thanthu idham peravaaShall I give and receive comfort?
Thaenoorum manjaththil sugam tharavaaShall I offer bliss on a bed dripping with honey?
Thanthu idham peravaaShall I give and receive comfort?
Female :Poongaattru pattaalum thaangaathu en thegamFemale: My body cannot bear even the touch of a gentle breeze
Poo meedhu vandaagalaamCan a bee hover over a flower?
Male
Thaagaththai neiyoottri valara viduPour ghee on the thirst and let it grow
Yaagaththil thee mootti uruga viduLight the fire in the sacred ritual and let it melt
Thaagaththai neiyoottri valara viduPour ghee on the thirst and let it grow
Yaagaththil thee mootti uruga viduLight the fire in the sacred ritual and let it melt
Female
Azhagae amuthae aadi vaa odi vaaOh beautiful one, nectar of my life, come dancing and running to me
Aayiram piravigal thorumAcross thousands of births
Nam kaaviya uravugal vaazhumOur epic connection will live on
Male
Azhagae amuthae aadi vaa odi vaaOh beautiful one, nectar of my life, come dancing and running to me
Aayiram piravigal thorumAcross thousands of births
Nam kaaviya uravugal vaazhumOur epic connection will live on
Female
Dhevaathi dhevarkkum ilaiyavaroIs he younger even than the god of gods?
Thevai rathi azhagoIs she as beautiful as Rathi herself?
Dhevaathi dhevarkkum ilaiyavaroIs he younger even than the god of gods?
Thevai rathi azhagoIs she as beautiful as Rathi herself?
Male :Thaeneekkal paaraatta rojakkal thaen vaarkkumMale: Roses pour honey for honeybees to appreciate
Kai thottaal verkkindrathoDoes she sweat at the mere touch of a hand?
Female
Thallaadum mullaikku vazhiyai viduMake way for the swaying jasmine flower
Thaalaathu poo maadhu manathai koduLull the flower-like woman and give your heart
Thallaadum mullaikku vazhiyai viduMake way for the swaying jasmine flower
Thaalaathu poo maadhu manathai koduLull the flower-like woman and give your heart
Male
Azhagae amuthae aadi vaa odi vaaOh beautiful one, nectar of my life, come dancing and running to me
Aayiram piravigal thorumAcross thousands of births
Nam kaaviya uravugal vaazhumOur epic connection will live on
Female :Aa….haahFemale: Ah... haah

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Azhagae Amuthae from Kadivalam (1985) is a passionate romantic duet that celebrates a soulmate connection spanning thousands of lifetimes. The lovers express their deep, sensual longing using poetic allegories of flowers, honeybees, sacred flames, and heavenly beauty, depicting an enduring bond that brings immense comfort and joy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Azhagae amuthae aadi vaa odi vaa

Addressing the beloved directly as 'amuthae' (nectar) metaphorically highlights sweet, life-giving affection.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Thaagaththai neiyoottri valara vidu / Yaagaththil thee mootti uruga vidu

The second letter 'aa' in 'Thaagaththai' and 'Yaagaththil' creates a traditional Tamil poetic rhyme scheme.

Imagery (Kaatchi Uruvagaim)

Thaeneekkal paaraatta rojakkal thaen vaarkkum

Evokes vivid nature imagery of bees appreciating roses dripping nectar to depict romantic intimacy.

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Trivia

The film Kadivalam (1985) features a soundtrack composed by the popular musical duo Shankar-Ganesh. The song brings together the distinctive vocals of Malaysia Vasudevan and veteran singer P. Susheela, set to lyrics written by B. A. Chidambaranathan.

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