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Lyrics & meaning

Azhagiya Poomagal

From Oor Kuruvi · 1987

Lyricist
Na. Kamarasan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Oor Kuruvi1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Female
Azhagiya poomagal varugaiyilAs the beautiful flower-like girl arrives
Malargalai pozhiyuthu poomaramaeThe flower tree showers blossoms
Pazhagiya devathai VizhigalilIn the eyes of the familiar angel
Aayiram kanavugal oorvalamaeA procession of a thousand dreams marches
Female
Thogai mayil oru thoothu vidumA feathered peacock sends a message
Tholgalilae ini maalai vizhumA garland will now fall upon the shoulders
Aayiram aayiram poo malarumThousands upon thousands of flowers will bloom
Female
Azhagiya poomagal varugaiyilAs the beautiful flower-like girl arrives
Malargalai pozhiyuthu poomaramaeThe flower tree showers blossoms
Pazhagiya devathai VizhigalilIn the eyes of the familiar angel
Aayiram kanavugal oorvalamaeA procession of a thousand dreams marches
Chorus
………………
Female
Maargazhi velaiyil manmathan solaiyilIn the time of Margazhi, in Cupid's garden
Mazhai thuli vizhugirathaeRaindrops keep falling
Thirumana maalaiyum azhagiya selaiyumThe wedding garland and the beautiful saree
Kanavinil varugirathaeCome into the dreams
Female
Pazhaya kadhai ini maari viduumThe old story will now change
Paruva sugam ini oori varumYouthful bliss will now overflow
Valarnthu virinthu kozhunthu ezhunthuGrowing, expanding, sprouting, and rising
Malargalai thazhuvidum pudhiya sugamA new joy that gently embraces the blossoms
Female
Azhagiya poomagal varugaiyilAs the beautiful flower-like girl arrives
Malargalai pozhiyuthu poomaramaeThe flower tree showers blossoms
Pazhagiya devathai VizhigalilIn the eyes of the familiar angel
Aayiram kanavugal oorvalamaeA procession of a thousand dreams marches
Chorus
………………
Female
Iniyoru thadaiyillaiThere are no more obstacles
Vazhiyinil anaiyillaiThere is no dam in the path
Nadhiyinai nagara viduLet the river flow freely
Mangala velaiyil manmatha solaiyilAt the auspicious hour, in Cupid's garden
Malargalai malara viduLet the flowers blossom
Female
Pudhiya kalai enai ezhutha viduLet a new art express me
Malar anaiyil enai magizha viduLet me rejoice upon the bed of flowers
Sirantha virunthu arunthu virainthuEnjoying a grand feast swiftly
Ilamaiyin amuthangal parugi viduDrink the nectar of youth
Female
Azhagiya poomagal varugaiyilAs the beautiful flower-like girl arrives
Malargalai pozhiyuthu poomaramaeThe flower tree showers blossoms
Pazhagiya devathai VizhigalilIn the eyes of the familiar angel
Aayiram kanavugal oorvalamaeA procession of a thousand dreams marches
Female
Thogai mayil oru thoothu vidumA feathered peacock sends a message
Tholgalilae ini maalai vizhumA garland will now fall upon the shoulders
Aayiram aayiram poo malarumThousands upon thousands of flowers will bloom
Female
Azhagiya poomagal varugaiyilAs the beautiful flower-like girl arrives
Malargalai pozhiyuthu poomaramaeThe flower tree showers blossoms
Pazhagiya devathai VizhigalilIn the eyes of the familiar angel
Aayiram kanavugal oorvalamaeA procession of a thousand dreams marches

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Azhagiya Poomagal Varugaiyil is a vibrant Tamil romantic song that celebrates the arrival of love and the anticipation of marriage. The lyricist uses rich nature imagery—blooming flowers, showering trees, peacocks, and rivers—to reflect the joy and excitement in the lovers' hearts. The arrival of the beloved is depicted as an auspicious occasion that brings a parade of a thousand dreams into reality. The song expresses the transition from longing to ultimate union, set against the romantic backdrop of the Margazhi season and Cupid's garden. With no obstacles remaining, the lovers embrace the joyous, blossoming phase of youth and togetherness, looking forward to a life filled with love, harmony, and shared dreams.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Azhagiya poomagal varugaiyil

Compares the beloved lady to a flower princess ('poomagal') and an angel ('devathai') to emphasize her grace and beauty.

Initial Alliteration (Moonaai)

Maargazhi velaiyil manmathan solaiyil

Repetition of the 'Ma' sound across 'Maargazhi', 'manmathan', and 'Mazhai' creates a pleasing auditory rhythm.

Personification

Malargalai pozhiyuthu poomaramae

Attributes the human action of showering flowers as a welcoming gesture to the flowering tree ('poomaramae').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Aayiram aayiram poo malarum

Exaggerates the dreams and blossoms as 'thousands upon thousands' to amplify the intensity of joy and imagination.

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Trivia

Written by the renowned Tamil poet Na. Kamarasan for the 1987 film 'Oor Kuruvi', the lyrics showcase his signature style of blending classical Sangam-style nature motifs (like Margazhi and Manmathan Solai) with modern lyrical romanticism.

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