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Lyrics & meaning

Azhagiya Sennira Vanam

From Kashmir Kadhali · 1983

Lyricist
M. G. Vallaban
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
G. K. Venkatesh
Details
Kashmir Kadhali1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aa…aa…aa…aa…Aa... aa... aa... aa...
Female :Laa laa laa laa laaLaa laa laa laa laa
Male :Laa laa laa lala lala lalaLaa laa laa lala lala lala
Female :Laa laa laa lala lala lalaLaa laa laa lala lala lala
Male :MmmmmmMmmmmm
Female :Laa laa laa laa laaLaa laa laa laa laa
Male
Azhagiya sennira vaanamIn the beautiful crimson sky,
Adhilae un mugam kandaenIn that, I saw your face.
Azhagiya sennira vaanamIn the beautiful crimson sky,
Adhilae un mugam kandaenIn that, I saw your face.
Male
Pudhu rojail ondru pennendru vanthuA single flower from a new rose plant came as a woman,
Kannodu nindra azhago…oo…oo…oo…Oh, what a beauty that stood before my eyes!
Female
Azhagiya sennira vaanamIn the beautiful crimson sky,
Adhilae un mugam kandaenIn that, I saw your face.
Azhagiya sennira vaanamIn the beautiful crimson sky,
Adhilae un mugam kandaenIn that, I saw your face.
Female
Pudhu rojail ondru pennendru vanthuA single flower from a new rose plant came as a woman,
Kannodu nindra azhago…oo…oo…oo…Oh, what a beauty that stood before my eyes!
Male
Kann konda neela vannam vaan thantha seedhanamThe blue shade in your eyes is a gift given by the sky,
Kann konda neela vannam vaan thantha seedhanamThe blue shade in your eyes is a gift given by the sky.
Kaanaamal kaanbathellaam penmaanin saagasamAll that is experienced unseen is the charm of this doe-like woman,
Kaanaamal kaanbathellaam penmaanin saagasamAll that is experienced unseen is the charm of this doe-like woman.
Ennennathaan ….hah naanamo paavamo…oo….What thoughts are these... ah, is it shyness or sweet innocence?
Male
Azhagiya sennira vaanamIn the beautiful crimson sky,
Adhilae un mugam kandaenIn that, I saw your face.
Male
Pudhu rojail ondru pennendru vanthuA single flower from a new rose plant came as a woman,
Kannodu nindra azhago…oo…oo…oo…Oh, what a beauty that stood before my eyes!
Female
Aagaayam bhoomi angae ondraaga aanathuThere, the sky and the earth became one,
Aagaayam bhoomi angae ondraaga aanathuThere, the sky and the earth became one.
Aanodu penmai ingae ondraaga aavathuHere, womanhood unites as one with the man,
Aanodu penmai ingae ondraaga aavathuHere, womanhood unites as one with the man.
Anthaathi naan paadavo koodavo…oo…oo…oo….Should I sing a poem of unending love or embrace you?
Male
Azhagiya sennira vaanamIn the beautiful crimson sky,
Adhilae un mugam kandaenIn that, I saw your face.
Female :Pudhu rojail ondru pennendru vanthuA single flower from a new rose plant came as a woman,
Kannodu nindra azhago…oo…oo…oo…Oh, what a beauty that stood before my eyes!
Male
Lala lala lala laalaLala lala lala laala
Female :Lala laa laalala laalaaLala laa laalala laalaa
Both :Laal lala laalaa lala lala laalaaLaal lala laalaa lala lala laalaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Azhagiya Sennira Vaanam from Kashmir Kadhali (1983) is a romantic duet expressing enchanting love and admiration. The protagonist sees the face of his beloved reflected in the glowing red sunset sky. He poetically compares her to a rose that transformed into a woman and marvels at her beauty that fills his vision.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Pudhu rojail ondru pennendru vanthu

Compares the beloved woman to a rose bush flowering into a human form ('pudhu rojail ondru pennendru vanthu').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Kann konda neela vannam vaan thantha seedhanam

Exaggerates the blue hue of her eyes as a dowry or gift bestowed directly by the vast sky ('vaan thantha seedhanam').

Visual Imagery

Azhagiya sennira vaanam

Creates a vivid visual image of a crimson twilight sky framing the lover's face.

Monai / Edhugai (Alliteration & Rhyme)

Aagaayam bhoomi angae ondraaga aanathu

Utilizes rhythmic sound matching between the lines contrasting sky-earth union with male-female union ('Aagaayam bhoomi...' vs 'Aanodu penmai...').

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Trivia

The music for Kashmir Kadhali was composed by G. K. Venkatesh, the acclaimed composer and mentor to Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The track showcases Venkatesh's trademark orchestration featuring soothing flute melodies and rich vocal interplay between S. P. Balasubramanyam and S. Janaki.

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