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Azhage Unnai

From Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren · 1979

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Jayachandran
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren1979

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
AzhagaeOh beauty,
UnnaiYou,
Aaraathanai seigirenI worship and adore.
Male
MalaraeOh flower,
MalaraeOh flower,
Aaraathanai seigirenI worship and adore.
Male
AzhagaeOh beauty,
MalaraeOh flower,
AzhagaeOh beauty,
MalaraeOh flower,
Male
AzhagaeOh beauty,
UnnaiYou,
Aaraathanai seigirenI worship and adore.
Male
MalaraeOh flower,
MalaraeOh flower,
Aaraathanai seigirenI worship and adore.
Male
AzhagaeOh beauty,
MalaraeOh flower,
AzhagaeOh beauty,
MalaraeOh flower.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song snippet expresses intense adoration and affection towards a beloved, equating them to pure beauty and a delicate flower. The speaker repeatedly vows to worship and cherish the beloved's grace and elegance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Repetition (Adukkuthodar / Anaphora)

“Azhagae / Malarae”

The words 'Azhagae' (Oh beauty) and 'Malarae' (Oh flower) are repeated frequently to heighten emotional fervor and rhythmic emphasis.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Malarae”

Addressing the beloved as 'Malarae' metaphorically attributes qualities of softness, bloom, and aesthetic perfection to them.

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Trivia

'Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren' is a 1979 Tamil romantic drama film directed by C. V. Sridhar, starring Sujatha, Kamal Haasan, and Rajinikanth, with timeless music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

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