Azhagu Aayiram
From Ullasa Paravaigal · 1980
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Ullasa Paravaigal1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Azhagu aayiram | A thousand beauties |
| Ulagam muzhuvadhum | Throughout the whole world |
| Azhagu aayiram | A thousand beauties |
| Ulagam muzhuvadhum | Throughout the whole world |
| Oh maamaa miya maamaa miya | Oh mamma mia, mamma mia |
| Iraivanin thirukkaram | God's divine hand |
| Ezhudhiya oviyam | A painting drawn |
| Maamaa miya maamaa miya | Mamma mia, mamma mia |
| Maamaa miya maa | Mamma mia maa |
| Azhagu aayiram ulagam muzhuvadhum | A thousand beauties throughout the whole world |
| Female | |
| Paaa…aa pababa pap paa | Paaa…aa pababa pap paa |
| Pababa pap paa | Pababa pap paa |
| Pababappaaa……pabapappaa… | Pababappaaa……pabapappaa… |
| Female | |
| Eh.. manam pola naalum | Eh.. every day as the heart desires |
| Mahizhnthaada vendum | We should dance with joy |
| Ondraaga naanum neeyum | Together, you and I |
| Eh.. manam pola naalum | Eh.. every day as the heart desires |
| Mahizhnthaada vendum | We should dance with joy |
| Ondraaga naanum neeyum | Together, you and I |
| Female | |
| Solai engum kaatru | Breeze everywhere in the grove |
| Kaatril engum vaasam | Fragrance everywhere in the breeze |
| Ilamaiyin silirppugal | Thrills of youth |
| Pudhumaiyin azhaippugal engum | Calls of novelty everywhere |
| Maamaa miya maamaa miya | Mamma mia, mamma mia |
| Female | |
| Azhagu aayiram | A thousand beauties |
| Ulagam muzhuvadhum | Throughout the whole world |
| Azhagu aayiram | A thousand beauties |
| Ulagam muzhuvadhum | Throughout the whole world |
| Oh maamaa miya maamaa miya | Oh mamma mia, mamma mia |
| Iraivanin thirukkaram | God's divine hand |
| Ezhudhiya oviyam | A painting drawn |
| Maamaa miya maamaa miya | Mamma mia, mamma mia |
| Maamaa miya maa | Mamma mia maa |
| Female | |
| Oh.. mazhai kaalam maarum | Oh.. the rainy season will change |
| Vasandhangal thondrum | Springtime will emerge |
| Ullaasam vaazhvil serum | Joy will join our lives |
| Eh.. mazhai kaalam maarum | Eh.. the rainy season will change |
| Vasandhangal thondrum | Springtime will emerge |
| Ullaasam vaazhvil serum | Joy will join our lives |
| Female | |
| Maalai inba maalai | Evening, a delightful evening |
| Velai nalla velai | Time, a good time |
| Iniyadhu kanavugal | Sweet are the dreams |
| Mayangiya ninavugal engum | Mesmerizing memories everywhere |
| Maamaa miya maamaa miya | Mamma mia, mamma mia |
| Female | |
| Azhagu aayiram | A thousand beauties |
| Ulagam muzhuvadhum | Throughout the whole world |
| Azhagu aayiram | A thousand beauties |
| Ulagam muzhuvadhum | Throughout the whole world |
| Oh maamaa miya maamaa miya | Oh mamma mia, mamma mia |
| Iraivanin thirukkaram | God's divine hand |
| Ezhudhiya oviyam | A painting drawn |
| Maamaa miya maamaa miya | Mamma mia, mamma mia |
| Maamaa miya maa | Mamma mia maa |
| La la la laala laa …la la la laala laa… | La la la laala laa …la la la laala laa… |
அழகு ஆயிரம்
உலகம் முழுவதும்
அழகு ஆயிரம் உலகம் முழுவதும்
ஒ..மாமாமிய்யா மாமாமிய்யா
இறைவனின் திருக்கரம்
எழுதிய ஓவியம்
மாமாமிய்யா மாமாமிய்யா
மாமாமிய்யாமா
அழகு ஆயிரம்
உலகம் முழுவதும்
A thousand beauties
Throughout the whole world
A thousand beauties
Throughout the whole world
Oh mamma mia, mamma mia
God's divine hand
A painting drawn
Mamma mia, mamma mia
Mamma mia maa
A thousand beauties throughout the whole world
....................................................
Paaa…aa pababa pap paa
Pababa pap paa
Pababappaaa……pabapappaa…
ஏ...மனம் போல நாளும்
மகிழ்ந்தாட வேண்டும்
ஒன்றாக நானும் நீயும்
ஏ...மனம் போல நாளும்
மகிழ்ந்தாட வேண்டும்
ஒன்றாக நானும் நீயும்
Eh.. every day as the heart desires
We should dance with joy
Together, you and I
Eh.. every day as the heart desires
We should dance with joy
Together, you and I
சோலை எங்கும் காற்று
காற்றில் எங்கும் வாசம்
இளமையின் சிலிர்ப்புகள்
புதுமையின் அழைப்புகள் எங்கும்
மாமாமிய்யா மாமாமிய்யா
Breeze everywhere in the grove
Fragrance everywhere in the breeze
Thrills of youth
Calls of novelty everywhere
Mamma mia, mamma mia
அழகு ஆயிரம்
உலகம் முழுவதும்
அழகு ஆயிரம் உலகம் முழுவதும்
ஒ..மாமாமிய்யா மாமாமிய்யா
இறைவனின் திருக்கரம்
எழுதிய ஓவியம்
மாமாமிய்யா மாமாமிய்யா
மாமாமிய்யாமா
A thousand beauties
Throughout the whole world
A thousand beauties
Throughout the whole world
Oh mamma mia, mamma mia
God's divine hand
A painting drawn
Mamma mia, mamma mia
Mamma mia maa
ஓஹ....மழைக்காலம் மாறும்
வசந்தங்கள் தோன்றும்
உல்லாசம் வாழ்வில் சேரும்
எஹ் மழைக்காலம் மாறும்
வசந்தங்கள் தோன்றும்
உல்லாசம் வாழ்வில் சேரும்
Oh.. the rainy season will change
Springtime will emerge
Joy will join our lives
Eh.. the rainy season will change
Springtime will emerge
Joy will join our lives
மாலை இன்ப மாலை
வேளை நல்ல வேளை
இனியது கனவுகள்
மயங்கிய நினைவுகள் எங்கும்
மாமாமிய்யா மாமாமிய்யா
Evening, a delightful evening
Time, a good time
Sweet are the dreams
Mesmerizing memories everywhere
Mamma mia, mamma mia
அழகு ஆயிரம்
உலகம் முழுவதும்
அழகு ஆயிரம் உலகம் முழுவதும்
ஒ..மாமாமிய்யா மாமாமிய்யா
இறைவனின் திருக்கரம்
எழுதிய ஓவியம்
மாமாமிய்யா மாமாமிய்யா
மாமாமிய்யாமா
லா ல லா லா லா ல லா லா
A thousand beauties
Throughout the whole world
A thousand beauties
Throughout the whole world
Oh mamma mia, mamma mia
God's divine hand
A painting drawn
Mamma mia, mamma mia
Mamma mia maa
La la la laala laa …la la la laala laa…
Azhagu aayiram
A thousand beauties
Ulagam muzhuvadhum
Throughout the whole world
Azhagu aayiram
A thousand beauties
Ulagam muzhuvadhum
Throughout the whole world
Oh maamaa miya maamaa miya
Oh mamma mia, mamma mia
Iraivanin thirukkaram
God's divine hand
Ezhudhiya oviyam
A painting drawn
Maamaa miya maamaa miya
Mamma mia, mamma mia
Maamaa miya maa
Mamma mia maa
Azhagu aayiram ulagam muzhuvadhum
A thousand beauties throughout the whole world
Paaa…aa pababa pap paa
Paaa…aa pababa pap paa
Pababa pap paa
Pababa pap paa
Pababappaaa……pabapappaa…
Pababappaaa……pabapappaa…
Eh.. manam pola naalum
Eh.. every day as the heart desires
Mahizhnthaada vendum
We should dance with joy
Ondraaga naanum neeyum
Together, you and I
Eh.. manam pola naalum
Eh.. every day as the heart desires
Mahizhnthaada vendum
We should dance with joy
Ondraaga naanum neeyum
Together, you and I
Solai engum kaatru
Breeze everywhere in the grove
Kaatril engum vaasam
Fragrance everywhere in the breeze
Ilamaiyin silirppugal
Thrills of youth
Pudhumaiyin azhaippugal engum
Calls of novelty everywhere
Maamaa miya maamaa miya
Mamma mia, mamma mia
Azhagu aayiram
A thousand beauties
Ulagam muzhuvadhum
Throughout the whole world
Azhagu aayiram
A thousand beauties
Ulagam muzhuvadhum
Throughout the whole world
Oh maamaa miya maamaa miya
Oh mamma mia, mamma mia
Iraivanin thirukkaram
God's divine hand
Ezhudhiya oviyam
A painting drawn
Maamaa miya maamaa miya
Mamma mia, mamma mia
Maamaa miya maa
Mamma mia maa
Oh.. mazhai kaalam maarum
Oh.. the rainy season will change
Vasandhangal thondrum
Springtime will emerge
Ullaasam vaazhvil serum
Joy will join our lives
Eh.. mazhai kaalam maarum
Eh.. the rainy season will change
Vasandhangal thondrum
Springtime will emerge
Ullaasam vaazhvil serum
Joy will join our lives
Maalai inba maalai
Evening, a delightful evening
Velai nalla velai
Time, a good time
Iniyadhu kanavugal
Sweet are the dreams
Mayangiya ninavugal engum
Mesmerizing memories everywhere
Maamaa miya maamaa miya
Mamma mia, mamma mia
Azhagu aayiram
A thousand beauties
Ulagam muzhuvadhum
Throughout the whole world
Azhagu aayiram
A thousand beauties
Ulagam muzhuvadhum
Throughout the whole world
Oh maamaa miya maamaa miya
Oh mamma mia, mamma mia
Iraivanin thirukkaram
God's divine hand
Ezhudhiya oviyam
A painting drawn
Maamaa miya maamaa miya
Mamma mia, mamma mia
Maamaa miya maa
Mamma mia maa
La la la laala laa …la la la laala laa…
La la la laala laa …la la la laala laa…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Azhagu Aayiram' is an exuberant song celebrating the endless charm and beauty of nature, youth, and togetherness. The lyrics portray the world as a magnificent masterpiece created by God's own hands, encouraging us to cherish every moment and live according to our heart's desire alongside loved ones. The song highlights the optimistic cycle of life—how rainy gloom gives way to springtime joy and romance. Set against a Western pop vibe with catchphrases like 'Mamma Mia', it encapsulates youthful bliss, pleasant breezes, sweet dreams, and unforgettable memories.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Iraivanin thirukkaram Ezhudhiya oviyam”
Compares the creation of the world and its natural beauty directly to a divine painting drawn by God's hand.
Imagery (Katchi Uruvam)
“Solai engum kaatru Kaatril engum vaasam”
Evokes vivid sensory experiences of sight, smell, and touch through references to breezes, fragrance in the air, and lush groves.
Rhyme / Assonance (Emona / Edhugai)
“Maalai inba maalai Velai nalla velai”
Uses matching internal rhyming and rhythmic word pairs like 'Maalai' and 'Velai' to create a musical cadence.
Contrast (Muran)
“mazhai kaalam maarum Vasandhangal thondrum”
Juxtaposes the passing gloomy rainy season with the emerging joyful springtime to symbolize overcoming hardship and finding happiness.
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Trivia
This iconic track from 'Ullasa Paravaigal' (1980) was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung by S. Janaki. The film features Kamal Haasan and Rati Agnihotri, and the song became famous for its westernized arrangements, scat singing, and playful incorporation of Italian catchphrases like 'Mamma Mia'.
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