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Lyrics & meaning

Azhagho Azhaghu

From Samar · 2013

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Naresh Iyer
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Samar2013

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Azhagho azhaghu aval kannazhaguOh, what beauty! The beauty of her eyes is exquisite.
Aval pol illae oru perazhaguThere is no supreme beauty like hers.
Azhagho azhaghu aval pechazhaguOh, what beauty! The beauty of her speech is exquisite.
Arugil erikkum aval moochazhaguThe beauty of her warm breath felt up close is exquisite.
Male
Azhagho azhaghu aval kannazhaguOh, what beauty! The beauty of her eyes is exquisite.
Aval pol illae oru perazhaguThere is no supreme beauty like hers.
Azhagho azhaghu aval pechazhaguOh, what beauty! The beauty of her speech is exquisite.
Arugil erikkum aval moochazhaguThe beauty of her warm breath felt up close is exquisite.
Male
Ayyayyo chick ena nadakumOh my! Her stylish and sharp walk!
Ayyayyo oviyam avalaoOh my! Is she a living painting?
Ayyayyo sakkarai thadaviOh my! Smeared with sugar,
Ayyayyo senjadhu udalaoOh my! Was her body sculpted?
Male
Endha poovil irundhu vandhadhindha thaenoFrom which flower did this sweet nectar originate?
Endru ennai viyakkum idhal azhaghuThe beauty of her lips leaves me in absolute wonder.
Andhiyilae vaanam sivandhadhai polaeJust like the evening sky turning deep red,
Kannam engum thondrum vetkam azhaghuThe beauty of the blush spreading across her cheeks is enchanting.
Male
Kaataruvi polae azhai azhaiyaagaLike a wild forest waterfall cascading in waves,
Kannadapadi odum kuzhazhaguThe beauty of her hair flowing freely and wildly is mesmerizing.
Kannil rendu vazhayayaiWeaving a net within both of her eyes,
Pinni pinni veesiCasting it over and over again,
Nenjam andhai parikkum seyal azhaghuThe beautiful act by which she steals my heart away.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a poetically rich celebration of a woman's captivating physical and graceful beauty. The narrator marvels at every aspect of his beloved, from her expressive eyes and sweet speech to her warm breath and stylish posture. He expresses awe at her form, wondering if she is a masterpiece sculpted from sugar or a painting brought to life. Using vivid natural imagery, the lyricist compares her blush to the crimson sunset sky and her flowing hair to a wild waterfall. The lyrics capture the overwhelming spell she casts over the protagonist, highlighting how her subtle glances weave an inescapable net that effortlessly steals his heart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

Azhagho azhaghu aval kannazhagu

The phrase 'Azhagho azhaghu' and exclamation 'Ayyayyo' are repeated at the beginning of successive lines to create rhythm and emphasize profound admiration.

Simile (Upamai)

Andhiyilae vaanam sivandhadhai polae

The blushing of her cheeks is directly compared to the reddening sky at dusk using the word 'polae' (like).

Simile (Upamai)

Kaataruvi polae azhai azhaiyaaga

Her freely flowing hair is compared to a wild waterfall cascading in waves.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Ayyayyo sakkarai thadavi senjadhu udalao

An exaggerated poetic description suggesting her body was sculpted after being coated in sugar.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kannil rendu vazhayayai pinni pinni veesi

Her glances are metaphorically described as nets woven and cast from her eyes to capture the lover's heart.

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Trivia

Although listed with unknown credits in this prompt, this track 'Azhagho Azhaghu' belongs to the 2013 Tamil mystery-thriller film 'Samar' starring Vishal and Trisha. The soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with lyrics penned by the acclaimed late lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar, known for his ability to weave rich, sensory imagery into romantic tracks.

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