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Lyrics & meaning

Azhage Amudhe Arive Uyire

From Raja Malaiya Simman · 1959

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Details
Raja Malaiya Simman1959

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Haa..a.aaa…aaa…(Vocalizing) Haa...aaa...
Female :Hoo ooo oo aaa aaFemale: Hoo ooo oo aaa aa
Male
AzhagaeOh beautiful one
Female :AmudhaeFemale: Oh sweet nectar
Male :ArivaeMale: Oh embodiment of wisdom
Female :UyiraeFemale: Oh my precious life
Male :Aasai kanavaeMale: Oh dream of my desires
Female :Anbin vadivaeFemale: Oh embodiment of love
Both :Aasai kanavae anbin vadivaeBoth: Oh dream of desires, embodiment of love
Male :Ahaa haaFemale: Hoo ohoo ooMale: Ahaa haa, Female: Hoo ohoo oo
Male :Hoo ohoo ooFemale: Ahaa haaMale: Hoo ohoo oo, Female: Ahaa haa
Both :Haa haa haaaBoth: Haa haa haaa
Female
Anjaa nenjan en azhagaesanMy handsome lover with a fearless heart
Ini avaniyae aalum maharaajanFrom now on, an emperor who rules the world
Anjaa nenjan en azhagaesanMy handsome lover with a fearless heart
Ini avaniyae aalum maharaajanFrom now on, an emperor who rules the world
Male
Ellorum kondaadum raajanA king who is celebrated by everyone
Endraaalum naan un dhaasanYet, I am forever your devoted servant
Ellorum kondaadum raajanA king who is celebrated by everyone
Endraaalum naan un dhaasanYet, I am forever your devoted servant
Female
Inikkum sollaal enaiyae mayakkumMesmerizing me with your sweet words
Both :Aasai kanavae anbin vadivaeBoth: Oh dream of desires, embodiment of love
Male
AzhagaeOh beautiful one
Female :AmudhaeFemale: Oh sweet nectar
Male :ArivaeMale: Oh embodiment of wisdom
Female :UyiraeFemale: Oh my precious life
Male :Ahaa..haaa…Male: Ahaa..haaa...
Female
Ellaam endrum namm ennam polaeEverything will always happen according to our desires
Ivvulaginil aagum inimelaeIn this world from this day forward
Ellaam endrum namm ennam polaeEverything will always happen according to our desires
Ivvulaginil aagum inimelaeIn this world from this day forward
Male
Ullaasa thendral vilaiyaadumA joyful gentle breeze will play around
Sallaaba kuyil isai paadumA cheerful cuckoo bird will sing sweet melodies
Ullaasa thendral vilaiyaadumA joyful gentle breeze will play around
Sallaaba kuyil isai paadumA cheerful cuckoo bird will sing sweet melodies
Female :Inimai thavazhum inbam valarumFemale: Sweetness will overflow and bliss will grow
Both :Aasai kanavae anbin vadivaeBoth: Oh dream of desires, embodiment of love
Male
AzhagaeOh beautiful one
Female :AmudhaeFemale: Oh sweet nectar
Male :ArivaeMale: Oh embodiment of wisdom
Female :UyiraeFemale: Oh my precious life
Both :Aasai kanavae anbin vadivaeBoth: Oh dream of desires, embodiment of love
Aasai kanavae anbin vadivaeOh dream of desires, embodiment of love
Male :Ahaa haaFemale :Hoo ohoo ooMale: Ahaa haa, Female: Hoo ohoo oo
Male :Hoo ohoo ooFemale :Ahaa haaMale: Hoo ohoo oo, Female: Ahaa haa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic track from 'Raja Malaiya Simman' is a delightful duet where the lead lovers exchange loving endearments and celebrate their union. The female lead praises her lover as a fearless king capable of ruling the world, while the male lead humbly replies that despite any royal status, he remains a humble servant to her love. Together, they express optimism for a joyous future filled with sweetness, comparing their happiness to playful breezes and singing cuckoos.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Azhagae / Female :Amudhae / Male :Arivae / Female :Uyirae”

The vocative terms at the beginning of the song ('Azhagae', 'Amudhae', 'Arivae', 'Uyirae') end with the uniform '-ae' suffix, creating a rhythmic and lyrical harmony.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Female :Amudhae ... Female :Anbin vadivae”

Addressing the beloved as nectar ('Amudhae') and the personification of love ('Anbin vadivae') uses poetic metaphors to heighten emotional expression.

Nature Imagery

“Ullaasa thendral vilaiyaadum / Sallaaba kuyil isai paadum”

The lyrics invoke elements of nature such as gentle breezes ('Ullaasa thendral') and singing cuckoo birds ('Sallaaba kuyil') to symbolize happiness and romantic harmony.

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Trivia

'Raja Malaiya Simman' (1959) was a swashbuckling adventure film scored by the acclaimed composer duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu as 'Raja Makutam' starring N. T. Rama Rao and Rajasulochana.

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