- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janki
- Music director
- Manoj – Gyan
- Movie name
- Vairagyam
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Apr 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Azhagae Azhugai Enna from the 1987 movie Vairagyam is a tender, emotionally rich comfort duet between two lovers. The male partner tries to console his beloved, asking her why she is weeping and comparing her tears to precious nectar. He recognizes her fragile, innocent nature and promises to protect her heart from life's hardships. In response, the female partner reflects on her growth, acknowledging that she once doubted love and the wisdom of elders, but has now realized the truth through experience. Together, they pledge to leave sorrow behind and embrace a future filled with joy and mutual love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Azhagae azhugai enna amutham vazhivathenna”
Compares tears flowing down a lovely face to sweet nectar ('amutham') flowing.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Un ullam mayil thogai naanarivaen”
Compares the innocent female protagonist's gentle heart to a soft peacock feather ('mayil thogai').
Contrast / Juxtaposition
“Mayil thogai neruppodu vilaiyaada koodathu”
Juxtaposes a soft feather ('mayil thogai') with fire ('neruppu') to illustrate danger versus fragility.
Rhyme / Assonance (Emonai / Ethirai)
“Sontham enna pantham enna”
Uses rhyming pairs like 'Sontham' (kin) and 'Pantham' (bond) to create melodic rhythm.
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Trivia
The soundtrack of Vairagyam (1987) was composed by the duo Manoj–Gyan, who composed several hit Tamil and Telugu film songs in the late 1980s. The song features the legendary vocal pairing of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki with evocative lyricism by Vairamuthu.
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