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Lyrics & meaning

Azhagiya Malargalin

From Ullasa Paravaigal · 1980

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Ullasa Paravaigal1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Azhagiya malargalinA parade of beautiful flowers
Pudhu vidha oorvalamaeA new kind of procession!
Chorus: Lalala lalala lalala laaChorus: Lalala lalala lalala laa
Female :Azhagiya malargalinFemale: A parade of beautiful flowers
Pudhu vidha oorvalamaeA new kind of procession!
Chorus :Lalala lalala lalala laaChorus: Lalala lalala lalala laa
Female
Kondaduvom panpaaduvomLet us celebrate and sing melodies
Oh vanna vanna kannil minnal enaOh, like lightning in colorful eyes
NanananananaNananananana
Chorus :Lalala lalala lalala laaChorus: Lalala lalala lalala laa
Female
Azhagiya malargalinA parade of beautiful flowers
Pudhu vidha oorvalamaeA new kind of procession!
Chorus :Lalala lalala lalala laaChorus: Lalala lalala lalala laa
Chorus
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Female
Poovil senthaen aadavaeAs sweet honey sways in the flower
Paadum ponraagangalaeOh golden ragas that sing
Kaadhal thondruthaeLove is being born
Ilamai kanavugal ondrai ondru minjaYouthful dreams surpassing one another
Pudhiya ninaivugal vandhu vandhu konjaNew memories repeatedly coming to caress
Oh vanna vanna kannil minnal enaOh, like lightning in colorful eyes
NanananananaNananananana
Female
Azhagiya malargalinA parade of beautiful flowers
Pudhu vidha oorvalamaeA new kind of procession!
Chorus :Lalala lalala lalala laaChorus: Lalala lalala lalala laa
Female
Kanden en vaazh naalilaeI have seen in my lifetime
Sorgama unnaal vandhadhaeHas heaven arrived because of you?
Ahaa…aaa inbamaeAhaa... aaa what bliss!
Kulungum idhalgalin kurunagai pongaAs smiles overflow from trembling lips
Mayangum uravugal nenjil vanthu minnaAs mesmerizing relationships flash in the heart
Oh vanna vanna kannil minnal enaOh, like lightning in colorful eyes
NanananananaNananananana
Female
Azhagiya malargalinA parade of beautiful flowers
Pudhu vidha oorvalamaeA new kind of procession!
Chorus :Lalala lalala lalala laaChorus: Lalala lalala lalala laa
Female
Kondaduvom panpaaduvomLet us celebrate and sing melodies
Oh vanna vanna kannil minnal enaOh, like lightning in colorful eyes
NanananananaNananananana
Chorus :Lalala lalala lalala laaChorus: Lalala lalala lalala laa
Female
Azhagiya malargalinA parade of beautiful flowers
Pudhu vidha oorvalamaeA new kind of procession!
Chorus :Lalala lalala lalala laaChorus: Lalala lalala lalala laa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Azhagiya Malargalin is a joyful Tamil song celebrating youth, love, and the vibrant beauty of life. The lyricist compares the blossoming emotions of youth to a colorful parade of flowers filled with sweet melodies and dreams. The song captures a state of pure bliss where romantic feelings bring heavenly joy into one's life, reflected as bright lightning in colorful eyes. The playful chorus and repeating rhythms highlight a carefree and jubilant mood, inviting listeners to sing along and celebrate the magical arrival of new memories and relationships.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Azhagiya malargalin Pudhu vidha oorvalamae

Comparing the arrival of youthful emotions and joy to a grand procession of beautiful flowers.

Simile (Uvamai)

Oh vanna vanna kannil minnal ena

Using 'ena' (like) to compare the sparkle in expressive eyes to a sudden flash of lightning.

Repetition (Adukkuthodai)

Pudhiya ninaivugal vandhu vandhu konja

Doubling words like 'vanna vanna' and 'vandhu vandhu' to enhance rhythm and add poetic emphasis.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Edhugai / Monai)

Kondaduvom panpaaduvom

Harmonious sound agreement between words like 'Kondaduvom' and 'panpaaduvom'.

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Trivia

Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja for the 1980 romantic film 'Ullasa Paravaigal', starring Kamal Haasan and Rati Agnihotri, this song was sung by S. Janaki. The film was notable for being partially shot in international locations such as Paris, which matched the Western-pop acoustic arrangement of the track.

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