Azhagiya Nadhi Enna
From Paattukku Oru Thalaivan · 1989
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Paattukku Oru Thalaivan1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha) |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha) |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka) |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka) |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka) |
| Jimucha cha | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimucha cha) |
| Female | |
| Azhagiya nadhi ena | Like a beautiful river |
| Adhil varum alai ena | Like the wave that rises within it |
| Iru manam alaivathenna | Why are these two hearts wandering restless? |
| Vizhigalalil pala vidha | Through the eyes, in various ways |
| Viragamum perugida | As longing and desire overflow |
| Vazhi adhu pirandhathu enna | How did this path come into existence? |
| Dhaegam thaan mogathil vaada | As the body languishes in passion |
| Naalum thaan mounathil kooda | As days pass together in silence |
| Male | |
| Thullum azhagiya nadhi ena | Like a leaping, beautiful river |
| Adhil varum alai ena | Like the wave that rises within it |
| Iru manam alaivathenna | Why are these two hearts wandering restless? |
| Vizhigalalil pala vidha | Through the eyes, in various ways |
| Viragamum perugida | As longing and desire overflow |
| Vazhi adhu pirandhathu enna | How did this path come into existence? |
| Chorus | |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha) |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha) |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka) |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka) |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka) |
| Jimucha cha | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimucha cha) |
| Male | |
| Thaediya devathaiyae | Oh beloved angel who was sought after |
| Thirai maraithu moodiya maanganiyae | Oh sweet fruit hidden behind a curtain |
| Odidum kaaviriyae | Oh fast-flowing river Cauvery |
| Unnai ninaithu paadidum innisaiyae | Oh sweet melody singing in your thoughts |
| Female | |
| Naayagan poo madimael | Upon the lap of the hero |
| Naanum pala naadagam aada vandhaen | I came to enact many romantic dramas |
| Maayavan kuzhalisaiyil | In the enchanting flute music of the divine charmer |
| Enadhu manam mayangiya nilai irundhaen | My heart remained in a mesmerized state |
| Male | |
| Thaerinil yaera vandhaen | I came to ride upon the chariot |
| Dhisai palavum oorvalam poga vandhaen | I came to join a procession heading in all directions |
| Ooriya idhazhgalil thaen | With honey-laden, moist lips |
| Enai azhaikka odaiyil neentha vanthaen | Beckoning me, I came swimming in the stream |
| Female | |
| Kaettathu yaavaiyum naan tharuvaen | I shall grant everything that was requested |
| Ini kaelvi ena ennai anaithida | Without questions now, just embrace me |
| Male | |
| Azhagiya nadhi ena | Like a beautiful river |
| Adhil varum alai ena | Like the wave that rises within it |
| Iru manam alaivathenna | Why are these two hearts wandering restless? |
| Female | |
| Vizhigalalil pala vidha | Through the eyes, in various ways |
| Viragamum perugida | As longing and desire overflow |
| Vazhi adhu pirandhathu enna | How did this path come into existence? |
| Female | |
| Kodiyil nee oruvan | You are one in ten million |
| Paadi varum paatukku oru thalaivan | A leader for the singing melody |
| Koodidum en thunaivan | My unifying companion |
| Enadhu mana kovilil nee iraivan | You are the deity in the temple of my heart |
| Male | |
| Aadidum penn azhagae | Oh dancing female beauty |
| Aasaigalai aalgira paerazhagae | Oh supreme beauty who governs all desires |
| Thooviya poo malar mel | Upon the scattered tender flowers |
| Tholanaithu thoongidum thaen thuliyae | Oh drop of honey resting embraced shoulder to shoulder |
| Female | |
| Vaanagam vaiyagamum vaazhtha varum | Seeking the day when heaven and earth come together to bless us |
| Naalinai kaettu vandhaen | I came asking for that day |
| Naan unnai saera varum | On the day I come to unite with you |
| Naalum oru naatiyam aada vandhaen | I came to dance a new dance every day |
| Male | |
| Melliya pon idai maedaiyilae | Upon the stage of a slender golden waist |
| Arangera varum thamizh maganadi | Oh Tamil son coming to make your grand debut |
| Female | |
| Azhagiya nadhi ena | Like a beautiful river |
| Adhil varum alai ena | Like the wave that rises within it |
| Iru manam alaivathenna | Why are these two hearts wandering restless? |
| Male | |
| Vizhigalalil pala vidha | Through the eyes, in various ways |
| Viragamum perugida | As longing and desire overflow |
| Vazhi adhu pirandhathu enna | How did this path come into existence? |
| Female | |
| Dhaegam thaan mogathil vaada | As the body languishes in passion |
| Male | |
| Naalum thaan mounathil kooda | As days pass together in silence |
| Female | |
| Thullum azhagiya nadhi ena | Like a leaping, beautiful river |
| Adhil varum alai ena | Like the wave that rises within it |
| Iru manam alaivathenna | Why are these two hearts wandering restless? |
| Male | |
| Vizhigalalil pala vidha | Through the eyes, in various ways |
| Viragamum perugida | As longing and desire overflow |
| Vazhi adhu pirandhathu enna | How did this path come into existence? |
| Chorus | |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha) |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha) |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka) |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka) |
| Jimuku jimuku chakka | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka) |
| Jimucha cha | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimucha cha) |
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Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimucha cha)
அழகிய நதியென அதில் வரும் அலையென
இரு மனம் அலைவதென்ன
விழிகளில் பல வித விரகமும் பெருகிட
வழியது பிறந்ததென்ன
தேகம் தான் மோகத்தில் வாட
நாளும் தான் மோனத்தில் கூட
Like a beautiful river
Like the wave that rises within it
Why are these two hearts wandering restless?
Through the eyes, in various ways
As longing and desire overflow
How did this path come into existence?
As the body languishes in passion
As days pass together in silence
துள்ளும்...அழகிய நதியென அதில் வரும் அலையென
இரு மனம் அலைவதென்ன
விழிகளில் பல வித விரகமும் பெருகிட
வழியது பிறந்ததென்ன
Like a leaping, beautiful river
Like the wave that rises within it
Why are these two hearts wandering restless?
Through the eyes, in various ways
As longing and desire overflow
How did this path come into existence?
.....................
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimucha cha)
தேடிய தேவதையே
திரை மறைத்து மூடிய மாங்கனியே
ஓடிடும் காவிரியே
உனை நினைத்து பாடிடும் இன்னிசையே
Oh beloved angel who was sought after
Oh sweet fruit hidden behind a curtain
Oh fast-flowing river Cauvery
Oh sweet melody singing in your thoughts
நாயகன் பூ மடி மேல்
நானும் பல நாடகம் ஆட வந்தேன்
மாயவன் குழல் இசையில்
எனது மனம் மயங்கிய நிலை இருந்தேன்
Upon the lap of the hero
I came to enact many romantic dramas
In the enchanting flute music of the divine charmer
My heart remained in a mesmerized state
தேரினில் ஏற வந்தேன்
திசை பலவும் ஊர்வலம் போக வந்தேன்
ஊறிய இதழ்களின் தேன் எனை அழைக்க
ஓடையில் நீந்த வந்தேன்
I came to ride upon the chariot
I came to join a procession heading in all directions
With honey-laden, moist lips
Beckoning me, I came swimming in the stream
கேட்டது யாவையும் நான் தருவேன்
இனி கேள்வி என்ன எனை அணைத்திட
I shall grant everything that was requested
Without questions now, just embrace me
அழகிய நதியென அதில் வரும் அலையென
இரு மனம் அலைவதென்ன
விழிகளில் பல வித விரகமும் பெருகிட
வழியது பிறந்ததென்ன
Like a beautiful river
Like the wave that rises within it
Why are these two hearts wandering restless?
கோடியில் நீ ஒருவன்
பாடி வரும் பாட்டுக்கு ஒரு தலைவன்
கூடிடும் என் துணைவன்
எனது மனக் கோவிலில் நீ இறைவன்
Through the eyes, in various ways
As longing and desire overflow
How did this path come into existence?
ஆடிடும் பெண்ணழகே
ஆசைகளை ஆள்கிற பேரழகே
தூவிய பூ மலர் மேல்
தோளணைத்து தூங்கிடும் தேன் துளியே
You are one in ten million
A leader for the singing melody
My unifying companion
You are the deity in the temple of my heart
வானகம் வையகமும் வாழ்த்த வரும்
நாளினை கேட்டு வந்தேன்
நாளுமே சேர வரும் நாளில் ஒரு
நாட்டியம் ஆட வந்தேன்
Oh dancing female beauty
Oh supreme beauty who governs all desires
Upon the scattered tender flowers
Oh drop of honey resting embraced shoulder to shoulder
மெல்லிய பொன் இடை மேடையிலே
அரங்கேற வரும் தமிழ் மகனடி........
Seeking the day when heaven and earth come together to bless us
I came asking for that day
On the day I come to unite with you
I came to dance a new dance every day
அழகிய நதியென அதில் வரும் அலையென
இரு மனம் அலைவதென்ன
விழிகளில் பல வித விரகமும் பெருகிட
வழியது பிறந்ததென்ன
தேகம் தான் மோகத்தில் வாட
நாளும் தான் மோனத்தில் கூட
Upon the stage of a slender golden waist
Oh Tamil son coming to make your grand debut
துள்ளும் அழகிய நதியென அதில் வரும் அலையென
இரு மனம் அலைவதென்ன
Like a beautiful river
Like the wave that rises within it
Why are these two hearts wandering restless?
விழிகளில் பல வித விரகமும் பெருகிட
வழியது பிறந்ததென்ன
Through the eyes, in various ways
As longing and desire overflow
How did this path come into existence?
.............................
As the body languishes in passion
As days pass together in silence
Like a leaping, beautiful river
Like the wave that rises within it
Why are these two hearts wandering restless?
Through the eyes, in various ways
As longing and desire overflow
How did this path come into existence?
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimucha cha)
Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha)
Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha)
Jimuku jimuku chakka
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Jimuku jimuku chakka
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Jimuku jimuku chakka
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Jimucha cha
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimucha cha)
Azhagiya nadhi ena
Like a beautiful river
Adhil varum alai ena
Like the wave that rises within it
Iru manam alaivathenna
Why are these two hearts wandering restless?
Vizhigalalil pala vidha
Through the eyes, in various ways
Viragamum perugida
As longing and desire overflow
Vazhi adhu pirandhathu enna
How did this path come into existence?
Dhaegam thaan mogathil vaada
As the body languishes in passion
Naalum thaan mounathil kooda
As days pass together in silence
Thullum azhagiya nadhi ena
Like a leaping, beautiful river
Adhil varum alai ena
Like the wave that rises within it
Iru manam alaivathenna
Why are these two hearts wandering restless?
Vizhigalalil pala vidha
Through the eyes, in various ways
Viragamum perugida
As longing and desire overflow
Vazhi adhu pirandhathu enna
How did this path come into existence?
Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha)
Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha)
Jimuku jimuku chakka
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Jimuku jimuku chakka
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Jimuku jimuku chakka
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Jimucha cha
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimucha cha)
Thaediya devathaiyae
Oh beloved angel who was sought after
Thirai maraithu moodiya maanganiyae
Oh sweet fruit hidden behind a curtain
Odidum kaaviriyae
Oh fast-flowing river Cauvery
Unnai ninaithu paadidum innisaiyae
Oh sweet melody singing in your thoughts
Naayagan poo madimael
Upon the lap of the hero
Naanum pala naadagam aada vandhaen
I came to enact many romantic dramas
Maayavan kuzhalisaiyil
In the enchanting flute music of the divine charmer
Enadhu manam mayangiya nilai irundhaen
My heart remained in a mesmerized state
Thaerinil yaera vandhaen
I came to ride upon the chariot
Dhisai palavum oorvalam poga vandhaen
I came to join a procession heading in all directions
Ooriya idhazhgalil thaen
With honey-laden, moist lips
Enai azhaikka odaiyil neentha vanthaen
Beckoning me, I came swimming in the stream
Kaettathu yaavaiyum naan tharuvaen
I shall grant everything that was requested
Ini kaelvi ena ennai anaithida
Without questions now, just embrace me
Azhagiya nadhi ena
Like a beautiful river
Adhil varum alai ena
Like the wave that rises within it
Iru manam alaivathenna
Why are these two hearts wandering restless?
Vizhigalalil pala vidha
Through the eyes, in various ways
Viragamum perugida
As longing and desire overflow
Vazhi adhu pirandhathu enna
How did this path come into existence?
Kodiyil nee oruvan
You are one in ten million
Paadi varum paatukku oru thalaivan
A leader for the singing melody
Koodidum en thunaivan
My unifying companion
Enadhu mana kovilil nee iraivan
You are the deity in the temple of my heart
Aadidum penn azhagae
Oh dancing female beauty
Aasaigalai aalgira paerazhagae
Oh supreme beauty who governs all desires
Thooviya poo malar mel
Upon the scattered tender flowers
Tholanaithu thoongidum thaen thuliyae
Oh drop of honey resting embraced shoulder to shoulder
Vaanagam vaiyagamum vaazhtha varum
Seeking the day when heaven and earth come together to bless us
Naalinai kaettu vandhaen
I came asking for that day
Naan unnai saera varum
On the day I come to unite with you
Naalum oru naatiyam aada vandhaen
I came to dance a new dance every day
Melliya pon idai maedaiyilae
Upon the stage of a slender golden waist
Arangera varum thamizh maganadi
Oh Tamil son coming to make your grand debut
Azhagiya nadhi ena
Like a beautiful river
Adhil varum alai ena
Like the wave that rises within it
Iru manam alaivathenna
Why are these two hearts wandering restless?
Vizhigalalil pala vidha
Through the eyes, in various ways
Viragamum perugida
As longing and desire overflow
Vazhi adhu pirandhathu enna
How did this path come into existence?
Dhaegam thaan mogathil vaada
As the body languishes in passion
Naalum thaan mounathil kooda
As days pass together in silence
Thullum azhagiya nadhi ena
Like a leaping, beautiful river
Adhil varum alai ena
Like the wave that rises within it
Iru manam alaivathenna
Why are these two hearts wandering restless?
Vizhigalalil pala vidha
Through the eyes, in various ways
Viragamum perugida
As longing and desire overflow
Vazhi adhu pirandhathu enna
How did this path come into existence?
Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha)
Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka jumucha cha)
Jimuku jimuku chakka
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Jimuku jimuku chakka
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Jimuku jimuku chakka
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimuku jimuku chakka)
Jimucha cha
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jimucha cha)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a romantic duet expressing the deep yearning and mutual adoration between two lovers. Metaphorically comparing their restless hearts to a flowing river and its surging waves, the lyrics capture the unspoken passion that builds between them through glances and silent moments. Both partners sing of their devotion, viewing each other as divine beings who bring sweet music, fulfillment, and joy into their lives.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Azhagiya nadhi ena / Adhil varum alai ena / Iru manam alaivathenna”
Compares the restless motion of the lovers' hearts to the continuous movement of waves in a beautiful river.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vizhigalalil pala vidha / Viragamum perugida”
The repetition of the 'Vi' sound at the beginning of adjacent words creates a rhythmic poetic flow.
Uruvagamm (Metaphor)
“Enadhu mana kovilil nee iraivan”
Directly equates the lover to a divine deity residing inside the temple of the heart.
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Trivia
The track originates from the 1989 Tamil film 'Paattukku Oru Thalaivan', starring Vijayakanth and Shobana. The music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by his brother Gangai Amaran. The catchy rhythmic scatting ('Jimuku jimuku chakka') gives the song its distinct folk-pop fusion identity.
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