- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Pillai Nila
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Azhagae Azhagae Ennodu Vaa' from the 1985 movie Pillai Nila is a sensual and deeply romantic duet expressing intimate longing and the awakening of love. The song portrays two lovers lost in the intensity of their emotions, describing their tender touch, bashfulness, and passion through vivid metaphors of nature such as rain, flowers, fertile land, and spring.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Azhagae vandhaai neeyum neeraaga / Endhan penmai poovaaga / Naamae nilamaaga / Inba kaadhal payiraaga”
Compares the lovers to water and flower, and their bond to fertile land growing the crop of love.
Simile / Visual Imagery (Upamanam)
“Ini mel valar pirai ilamai thaangaadhu”
Compares the growth of youthful desire to a waxing moon ('valar pirai').
Anaphora / Repetition (Eduborut Porundhal)
“Azhagae azhagae ennodu vaa”
Repetition of 'Azhagae azhagae' emphasizes affection and adoration toward the beloved.
Hyperbole & Onomatopoeic Metaphor
“Ezhai irudhayam / Maelam adithirukkum”
Describes the beating heart as a drum ('maelam adithirukkum') to convey intense anticipation.
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and penned by Vairamuthu, this track features vocals by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki. 'Pillai Nila' (1985) is a classic horror-drama film starring Mohan and Nalini.
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