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Lyrics & meaning

Azhage Nee Un Kadhai

From Thangaikaga · 1971

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Thangaikaga1971

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Female
Azhagae nee un kadhai solladiOh beautiful one, tell your story,
Adhupol naanum sollugiraenAnd I shall tell mine in the same way.
Female
Azhagae nee un kadhai solladiOh beautiful one, tell your story,
Adhupol naanum sollugiraenAnd I shall tell mine in the same way.
Adikkadi unakku anantha kirukkuWhy do you often get caught up in
Pidippathu edharkku solladi enakkuThis joyful madness? Tell me!
Female
Azhagae nee un kadhai solladiOh beautiful one, tell your story,
Adhupol naanum sollugiraenAnd I shall tell mine in the same way.
Chorus
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Female
Aththai magan thaththaiyidamShall I tell the story of a cousin
Aasai vaiththa kadhai sollavoWho fell in love with a parrot-like maiden?
Paththu tharam muththamittu payanamShall I tell the story of him setting off on a journey
Pona kadhai sollavoAfter kissing ten times?
Female
Aththai magan thaththaiyidamShall I tell the story of a cousin
Aasai vaiththa kadhai sollavoWho fell in love with a parrot-like maiden?
Paththu tharam muththamittu payanamShall I tell the story of him setting off on a journey
Pona kadhai sollavoAfter kissing ten times?
Female
Idhayaththai thottu thottuHe kept touching my heart,
Izhuththu kondodiDragged me along and ran,
Idaiyinil ennaivittuLeaving me midway,
Pirinthu sendraandi…oo….ooo…oo…He parted ways and went away... oo... ooo... oo...
Pirinthu sendraandi…He parted ways and went away...
Female
Azhagae nee un kadhai solladiOh beautiful one, tell your story,
Adhupol naanum sollugiraenAnd I shall tell mine in the same way.
Female
Pillai gunam kollai ittuHe plundered my innocent childlike nature,
Pesa pona idam ennavoWhere did he go to talk?
Kallaththanam munthik konduCunningness took the lead,
Katti potta sugam ennavo…oo….What was that bound pleasure... oo...
Female
Adai mozhi solli solliBy repeatedly showering affectionate epithets,
Virunthu thanthaandiHe served me a feast of love.
Yaaridam enna vanthu paranthu sendraanadiTo whom did he go and fly away, my dear?
Oo….oo….oo….paranthu sendraanadiOo... oo... oo... he flew away!
Female
Azhagae nee un kadhai solladiOh beautiful one, tell your story,
Adhupol naanum sollugiraenAnd I shall tell mine in the same way.
Chorus
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Female
Velli silai sellum rathamA silver statue, a moving chariot,
Unnai pola varum kanmaniAppears like you, my darling.
Kollaiyidum nenjil ennaiIn my plundered heart,
Alli sendru vidu penmaniGather me up and take me along, my girl.
Female
Dhinam oru kadhai solli thirudi kondaandiTelling a new story every day, he stole my heart,
Thirudiya sugaththukku urimai kondaandiAnd claimed ownership over that stolen bliss.
Chorus : Oo….oo….urimai kondaandiChorus: Oo... oo... claimed ownership!
Female
Sirikkindra sirippu nadikkindra nadipuThat laughing smile, that dramatic posture,
Yaarukku azhaippu solladi nee enakkuWho is it inviting? Tell me!
Female
Azhagae nee un kadhai solladiOh beautiful one, tell your story,
Adhupol naanum sollugiraenAnd I shall tell mine in the same way.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Azhagae Nee Un Kadhai Solladi is a lively and playful female duet from the 1971 Tamil film Thangaikaga, featuring music by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics by Kannadasan. The song features two women engaging in a friendly, conversational banter where they exchange stories about love, romantic longing, playful madness, and the sweet tribulations brought by their beloveds.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moni / Initial Rhyme

Azhagae nee un kadhai solladi / Adhupol naanum sollugiraen

Repetition of initial vowel sounds in 'Azhagae' and 'Adhupol' creating musical harmony across lines.

Emonai / Internal Rhyme

Aththai magan thaththaiyidam

Phonetic rhyming between 'Aththai' and 'Thaththai', enhancing rhythm and lyrical flow.

Metaphor (Ruvagam)

Velli silai sellum ratham / Unnai pola varum kanmani

Comparing a beautiful woman to a 'Velli silai' (silver statue) and 'Sellum ratham' (moving chariot).

Anaphora / Repetition

Paththu tharam muththamittu payanam / Pona kadhai sollavo

Repetition of 'solladi' and 'kadhai sollavo' across stanzas for lyrical emphasis and conversational style.

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Trivia

This track is a iconic duet sung by P. Susheela and L. R. Eswari, showcasing their distinct vocal styles—Susheela's sweet, classical tone juxtaposed with Eswari's expressive, dynamic delivery. Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, the song remains a celebrated classic in Tamil film music history.

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