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Azhagiya Mugangalil Idhu

From Savalukku Saval · 1972

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Savalukku Saval
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
12 Apr 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Azhagiya mugangalil idhu ondru
Adharkkoru thunai undu
Pazhagiya sugangalil pala undu
Unakkathu ninaivundu
Unakkeno thadumaattram
Mana kangal naalai enai kaattum
Azhagiya mugangalil idhu ondru
Adharkkoru thunai undu
Pazhagiya sugangalil pala undu
Unakkathu ninaivundu
Aayiram perkal parvaiyil nindru
Aaduvathellaam edharkku
Aalukku aalu ovvoru ennam
Manathinil undu adharkku
Paalukku aadaiyundu
Paavaikkum aadaiyundu
Paalai pol venmaiyallavi
Neerodu saernthaalum nenjodu saerththaalum
Maaraatha thanmaiyallavo….
Maaraatha thanmaiyallavo….
Azhagiya mugangalil idhu ondru
Adharkkoru thunai undu
Pazhagiya sugangalil pala undu
Unakkathu ninaivundu
Poorana nilavu kaaranaththodu
Medaiyil vanthathu nadanthu
Poovizhi kinnam punnagai vannam
Yaavarukkum nal virunthu
Ennaththil vegamundu
Engengo povathundu
Pollaatha aasai enbathu
Yaarukkum kaalamundu saathikkum neramundu
Vettrikku velai vanthathu
Azhagiya mugangalil idhu ondru
Adharkkoru thunai undu
Pazhagiya sugangalil pala undu
Unakkathu ninaivundu
Unakkeno thadumaattram
Mana kangal naalai enai kaattum
Azhagiya mugangalil idhu ondru
Adharkkoru thunai undu
Pazhagiya sugangalil pala undu
Unakkathu ninaivundu
...
This is one among the beautiful faces,
And it has a matching partner.
There are many pleasures we shared,
You surely remember them.
Why are you so unsettled?
Tomorrow, your inner eyes will show you who I am.
This is one among the beautiful faces,
And it has a matching partner.
There are many pleasures we shared,
You surely remember them.
Standing before the eyes of a thousand people,
Why do I dance like this?
Each person has their own thought
In their mind about it.
Milk has its layer of cream,
And a woman has her dress.
Isn't it as pure and white as milk?
Whether mixed with water or embraced by the heart,
Its true nature never changes, does it?
Its true nature never changes, does it?
This is one among the beautiful faces,
And it has a matching partner.
There are many pleasures we shared,
You surely remember them.
With a purpose, the full moon
Has walked onto the stage.
Flower-like eyes as cups, a radiant smile,
A wonderful feast for everyone.
Thoughts race with great speed,
Wandering wherever they please.
That is the wicked thing called desire!
Everyone has their time, a moment to achieve,
And the hour for victory has arrived.
This is one among the beautiful faces,
And it has a matching partner.
There are many pleasures we shared,
You surely remember them.
Why are you so unsettled?
Tomorrow, your inner eyes will show you who I am.
This is one among the beautiful faces,
And it has a matching partner.
There are many pleasures we shared,
You surely remember them.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Azhagiya Mugangalil from the film Savalukku Saval (1972) is a classic 1970s stage-performance song sung by L. R. Eswari. Set to rhythmic music by Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by Vaali, the song features a performer directly addressing a specific person in the audience while captivating the crowd. Beneath its alluring cabaret exterior, the song carries philosophical reflections on perception, virtue, and destiny. The heroine compares her true nature to pure milk that retains its essential character regardless of external circumstances. She assures her listener that despite outward appearances and temporary misunderstandings, time and inner sight will eventually reveal her true character and lead to ultimate victory.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Azhagiya mugangalil idhu ondru / Pazhagiya sugangalil pala undu”

Matching the second consonant sound 'zh' across consecutive lines (Azhagiya / Pazhagiya).

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Poovizhi kinnam punnagai vannam”

Repetition of the initial 'P' sound across adjacent words in the verse.

Uvamai (Simile)

“Paalai pol venmaiyallavi”

Comparing moral purity and character to the pristine whiteness of milk using 'pol' (like).

Uruvagaimai (Metaphor)

“Poovizhi kinnam punnagai vannam”

Metaphorically describing eyes as blossom cups ('Poovizhi kinnam') and smiles as rich colors ('punnagai vannam').

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Trivia

Savalukku Saval (1972) is an action thriller starring Jaishankar. The song is a prime example of lyricist Vaali inserting philosophical and moral undertones into a glamourous club dancer/stage track, rendered with characteristic flair by L. R. Eswari.

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