- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ullasa Paravaigal
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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