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Lyrics & meaning

Azhage Amuthe

From Bharathan · 1992

Lyricist
Ponnaiyan
Singer
Ilayaraja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Bharathan1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Azhagae amudhaeOh beauty, oh nectar
Poonthendral thaalaattum poonjolaiyaeOh flower garden lulled by the gentle breeze
Kannaae kaniyaeOh darling eye, oh sweet fruit
Kannodu kavi paadum ponnoonjalaeOh golden swing singing poetry with the eyes
Mannilae pala minminiMany fireflies on the earth
Pudhidhaai podum poongolamaeOh flower rangoli newly drawn
Vaazhthudhae varaverkkudhaeIt blesses and welcomes
Inidhaai paadum suga raagamaeOh pleasant melody singing sweetly
Male
Azhagae amudhaeOh beauty, oh nectar
Poonthendral thaalaattum poonjolaiyaeOh flower garden lulled by the gentle breeze
Kannaae kaniyaeOh darling eye, oh sweet fruit
Kannodu kavi paadum ponnoonjalaeOh golden swing singing poetry with the eyes
Male
Ullaasa kuyilgal oiyaaramaagaJoyful cuckoos with elegance
Ondraaga koodi pan paadum neramThe time when they gather together and sing melodious music
Sevvana vilin vannangal jaalamThe magical colors of the evening sky's rainbow
Engengum inbam koothaadum kolamA scene of joy dancing everywhere
Anbendra vaarthaikku inai yedhu anbaeWhat can equal the word love, my dear love?
Illaamal ponaalae vaazhvedhu ingaeIf it ceases to exist, what life is left here?
Panbendra paasa koottilae serndhuJoining together in the loving nest of character and virtue
Pan paadum vaanampaadi naamaeWe are the skylarks singing melodious tunes
Male
Azhagae amudhaeOh beauty, oh nectar
Poonthendral thaalaattum poonjolaiyaeOh flower garden lulled by the gentle breeze
Kannaae kaniyaeOh darling eye, oh sweet fruit
Kannodu kavi paadum ponnoonjalaeOh golden swing singing poetry with the eyes
Male
Nalveenai naadham meettaamal meettuPlay the tone of a fine Veena seamlessly
Ennodu paadu ketkattum ingaeSing along with me, let it be heard here
Ellorkkum vaazhthu eppodhum kooruAlways convey blessings to everyone
Nallorin vaakku sangeetham ingaeThe words of righteous people are music here
Verindri vaaraadhu seeraana mullaiAn exquisite jasmine bloom does not exist without roots
Maaraadha anbindri veraedhum illaiThere is nothing greater than unwavering love
Panbendra paasa koottilae serndhuJoining together in the loving nest of character and virtue
Pan paadum vaanampaadi naamaeWe are the skylarks singing melodious tunes
Male
Azhagae amudhaeOh beauty, oh nectar
Poonthendral thaalaattum poonjolaiyaeOh flower garden lulled by the gentle breeze
Kannaae kaniyaeOh darling eye, oh sweet fruit
Kannodu kavi paadum ponnoonjalaeOh golden swing singing poetry with the eyes
Mannilae pala minminiMany fireflies on the earth
Pudhidhaai podum poongolamaeOh flower rangoli newly drawn
Vaazhthudhae varaverkkudhaeIt blesses and welcomes
Inidhaai paadum suga raagamaeOh pleasant melody singing sweetly
Male
Azhagae amudhaeOh beauty, oh nectar
Poonthendral thaalaattum poonjolaiyaeOh flower garden lulled by the gentle breeze
Kannaae kaniyaeOh darling eye, oh sweet fruit
Kannodu kavi paadum ponnoonjalaeOh golden swing singing poetry with the eyes

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a joyful celebration of love, natural beauty, and moral virtue. It compares a loved one to nectar, a flower garden swayed by gentle winds, and a sweet melody. The lyrics paint a serene picture of nature, filled with fireflies, cuckoos singing in harmony, and the magical hues of the sky, symbolizing how genuine love brings light and color into life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Panbendra paasa koottilae serndhu / Pan paadum vaanampaadi naamae

Repetition of initial consonant sounds such as 'Panbendra' and 'Pan paadum' creating a rhythmic flow.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Kannaae kaniyae / Kannodu kavi paadum ponnoonjalae

Matching second consonants across lines ('Azhagae' / 'Poonthendral' / 'Kannaae' / 'Kannodu').

Uruvagaim (Metaphor)

Poonthendral thaalaattum poonjolaiyae

Directly comparing a loved one to a flower garden ('poonjolaiyae') and a golden swing ('ponnoonjalae').

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Trivia

The film Bharathan (1992) stars Vijayakanth and Bhanupriya, featuring music composed by Deva with soulful lyrics crafted by Ponnaiyan.

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