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Lyrics & meaning

Azhagin Kaaladiyil Amaidhi

From Snegithi · 1970

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Snegithi1970

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Azhagin kaaladiyilAt the feet of beauty
Amaithi kaana vanthenI have come to find peace
Azhagin kaaladiyilAt the feet of beauty
Amaithi kaana vanthenI have come to find peace
Inbam engae ennai angaeWherever happiness is, take me there
Inbam engae ennai angaeWherever happiness is, take me there
Azhaiththu sella ungal arugil vanthenI have come near you to lead me there
Male
Azhagin kaaladiyilAt the feet of beauty
Amaithi kaana vanthenI have come to find peace
Male
Oru pozhuthenum thuyaramillathaIf there is a world without grief
Ulagamondrirunthaal enakathu vendumEven for a moment, I want that world for myself
Aha haa haa….aaa….aa….aa…Aha haa haa....aaa....aa....aa…
Ninaivugalaalae thudiththavan nenjaiThe heart of one tormented by memories
Mayangida vaiththaal nimmathi thondrumIf mesmerized into oblivion, peace will emerge
Nimmathi thondrum nimmathi thondrumPeace will emerge, peace will emerge
Male
Enthentha idaththilIn whichever places
Ennenna sugamoWhatever pleasures lie
Enthentha idaththilIn whichever places
Ennenna sugamoWhatever pleasures lie
Anthathantha idaththilIn those very places
Adaikalam vendugindreanI seek refuge
Male
Azhagin kaaladiyilAt the feet of beauty
Amaithi kaana vanthenI have come to find peace
Male
Iraivanai ketteanI asked God
Enakkoru uravaiFor a loving relationship for myself
Koduththavan koduththaanThe Giver gave
Vearoru thunaiyaiA different companion altogether
Male
Iraivanai ketteanI asked God
Enakkoru uravaiFor a loving relationship for myself
Koduththavan koduththaanThe Giver gave
Vearoru thunaiyaiA different companion altogether
Male
Manavarai kolamThe wedding decor pattern
Thanaiyarai padalThe song of the private chamber
Maranthida vanthean manam virumbaamalI came to forget, unwillingly
Manam virumbaamal Manam virumbaamalUnwillingly, unwillingly
Male
Oorenna pesa uravenna sollaWhat will the town speak, what will relatives say
Oorenna pesa uravenna sollaWhat will the town speak, what will relatives say
Oru nenjam ingae erigindra nerathilaeWhile a heart is burning here in grief
Male
Azhagin kaaladiyilAt the feet of beauty
Amaithi kaana vanthenI have come to find peace
Inbam engae ennai angaeWherever happiness is, take me there
Azhaiththu sella ungal arugil vanthenI have come near you to lead me there
Male
Azhagin kaaladiyilAt the feet of beauty
Amaithi kaana vanthenI have come to find peace

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This emotional song depicts a heartbroken soul seeking solace and peace at the altar of beauty. Tormented by painful memories and forced into a life path different from what was prayed for, the protagonist surrenders to the comfort of music and aesthetics to drown out inner turmoil. The lyrics mourn the irony of fate, where prayers for a true soulmate resulted in an unwanted match, leaving the heart in flames while fearing societal judgment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Oru nenjam ingae erigindra nerathilae

The phrase 'Oru nenjam ingae erigindra' compares emotional suffering to a heart literally burning in fire.

Monorhyme / Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Enthentha idaththil / Ennenna sugamo / Anthathantha idaththil

The second consonant 'nth' creates a rhythmic harmony across lines ('Enthentha', 'Ennenna', 'Anthathantha').

Rhetorical Question

Oorenna pesa uravenna solla

Expresses fear of societal reaction and gossip through questioning what the town and relatives will say.

Irony / Antithesis

Iraivanai kettean enakkoru uravai / Koduththavan koduththaan vearoru thunaiyai

Contrasts asking God for one true love vs. being given an unwanted companion by fate.

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Trivia

Written by the iconic lyricist Vaali for the 1970 film Snegithi, the song highlights his signature style of combining deep emotional anguish with rhythmic, poetic Tamil lyricism.

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