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Lyrics & meaning

Azhaginil Vilainthathu

From Kilinjalgal · 1981

Lyricist
T. Rajendar
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
T. Rajendar
Details
Kilinjalgal1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Azhaginil vilainthathuBorn out of beauty,
Mazhaiyinil nanainthathuDrenched in the rain,
Manathukku sugam tharuthuGiving delight to the heart,
Ammammo….shhaa shhaa shhaaOh my... shhaa shhaa shhaa
Ammammo….haa haa haahOh my... haa haa haah
Male
Azhaginil vilainthathuBorn out of beauty,
Mazhaiyinil nanainthathuDrenched in the rain,
Manathukku sugam tharuthuGiving delight to the heart,
Ammammo….shhaa shhaa shhaaOh my... shhaa shhaa shhaa
Ammammo….haa haa haahOh my... haa haa haah
Male
Vizhiyo brahman mayakkaththilAre her eyes a poem composed
Varaintha kavithai…….By Brahma in a state of trance?
Vizhiyo brahman mayakkaththilAre her eyes a poem composed
Varaintha kavithaiBy Brahma in a state of trance?
Mozhiyo amutham kuralaagiHer words are like nectar turned into a voice,
Pozhigindra bodhaiShowering an intoxicating bliss.
Male
Oru aanantha raagamA melody of pure joy,
Ival alli vizhi jaalamThe magic of her lily-like gaze,
Oru aanantha raagamA melody of pure joy,
Ival alli vizhi jaalam ho….oh….The magic of her lily-like gaze, ho... oh...
Male
Azhaginil vilainthathuBorn out of beauty,
Mazhaiyinil nanainthathuDrenched in the rain,
Manathukku sugam tharuthuGiving delight to the heart,
Ammammo….shhaa shhaa shhaaOh my... shhaa shhaa shhaa
Ammammo….haa haa haah…Oh my... haa haa haah...
Male
Sugaththai shuruthi maaramalA veena that plays pleasure
Padikkindra veenaiWithout ever losing its pitch,
Sugaththai shuruthi maaramalA veena that plays pleasure
Padikkindra veenaiWithout ever losing its pitch,
Thiraatchai rasaththai vasamaakkiA look that brings forth
Tharugindra paarvaiThe rich essence of grape wine,
Male
Vaana villennum naanam hahaaA shyness bright like a rainbow, hahaa,
Kaana jillennum kolamA cool and delightful vision to behold,
Vaana villennum naanam hahaaA shyness bright like a rainbow, hahaa,
Kaana jillennum kolam….haei yaeiA cool and delightful vision to behold... haei yaei
Male
Azhaginil vilainthathuBorn out of beauty,
Mazhaiyinil nanainthathuDrenched in the rain,
Manathukku sugam tharuthuGiving delight to the heart,
Ammammo….shhaa shhaa shhaaOh my... shhaa shhaa shhaa
Ammammo….haa haa haah…Oh my... haa haa haah...
Ammammo….haa haa haah…Oh my... haa haa haah...
Ammammo….aah haa haahOh my... aah haa haah

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Azhaginil Vilainthathu from the 1981 movie Kilinjalgal is a vibrant romantic song written and composed by T. Rajendar and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. The song expresses a lover's deep admiration for his beloved's allure, likening her eyes to divine poetry created by Lord Brahma and her voice to intoxicating nectar. Through sensory-rich imagery involving rain, musical harmony, rainbows, and sweet wine, the lyrics convey the overwhelming joy and romantic euphoria felt in her presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Azhaginil vilainthathu / Mazhaiyinil nanainthathu

The second consonant 'zha' is repeated in 'Azhaginil' and 'Mazhaiyinil' across consecutive lines, creating a pleasing rhythmic harmony.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vizhiyo brahman mayakkaththil Varaintha kavithai

Her eyes are metaphorically described as a poem crafted by Brahma in a divine trance, elevating her beauty to a sacred creation.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vaana villennum naanam hahaa

Her bashfulness and modesty are metaphorically compared to a rainbow, bringing vibrant color and wonder to the sight.

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Trivia

Kilinjalgal (1981) was a major blockbuster directed by Durai, starring Mohan and Poornima Bhagyaraj. T. Rajendar's soundtrack was a massive success, and SPB's playful vocalizations in this song became widely popular among Tamil music listeners.

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