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Lyrics & meaning

Azhagu Rani Kadhai Idhu

From Eduppar Kaipillai · 1975

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, K. J. Yesudas
Music director
M. B. Sreenivas
Details
Eduppar Kaipillai1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Azhagu rani kathai idhuThis is the story of a beautiful queen
Un kangal kandaThat your eyes have witnessed
Azhagu rani kathai idhuThis is the story of a beautiful queen
Un kangal kandaThat your eyes have witnessed
Paruva rani kadhai idhuThis is the story of a youthful queen
Aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…..Aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…..
Female
Azhagu rani kathai idhu…..This is the story of a beautiful queen…..
Female
Aangalun kannukkuFrom the eyes of men
Meaniyai maraththuConcealing her physical form
Aangalun kannukkuFrom the eyes of men
Meaniyai maraththuConcealing her physical form
Antha vaanil megaththai varainthaWho painted the clouds in that sky
Female
Azhagu rani kathai idhu…..This is the story of a beautiful queen…..
Male
…………………[Instrumental / Interlude]
Female
Maalaiyil erinthidum punnagai vilakkuA lamp of smiles burning in the evening
Maarpagam solvathu malar kondu kanakkuHer chest counting with flowers
Maalaiyil erinthidum punnagai vilakkuA lamp of smiles burning in the evening
Maarpagam solvathu malar kondu kanakkuHer chest counting with flowers
Malar kondu kanakkuCounting with flowers
Female
……………….[Instrumental / Interlude]
Female
Anantha penmaiyil aayiram vazhakkuA thousand arguments in blissful womanhood
Male :…………………Male: [Music / Interlude]
Female :Anantha penmaiyil aayiram vazhakkuFemale: A thousand arguments in blissful womanhood
Aadaiyum nadaiyum maarina enakkuMy attire and my gait have changed for me
Female
Azhagu rani kathai idhu…..This is the story of a beautiful queen…..
Azhagu rani kathai idhu…..This is the story of a beautiful queen…..
Female
Yaar endru paarpathuLooking to see who it is
Kaavalar paarvaiIs the watchful gaze of the guards
Paarvaiyil iruppathu aayiramIn that gaze reside a thousand...
Female
Achchaththilae ival nadungi nadungi nindruShe stood trembling in fear
Naanathilae ival padhungi padhungi vanthuShe came hiding in shyness
VatkaththilaeIn modesty
Female
Rimapaa panisa….aa…aa…aa…aa….Swaras: Ri-Ma-Pa Pa-Ni-Sa….aa…aa…
Female
Achchaththilae ival nadungi nadungi nindruShe stood trembling in fear
Naanathilae ival padhungi padhungi vanthuShe came hiding in shyness
Vatkaththilae ival marainthu maranthu nindruShe stood concealing herself in bashfulness
Vitta thuyar endru ival sabaiyilae aadinaalRelieved of her sorrow, she danced in the royal court
Aadinaal aadinaal aadinaalShe danced, she danced, she danced
Female
Azhagu rani kathai idhu…..This is the story of a beautiful queen…..
Azhagu rani kathai idhu…..This is the story of a beautiful queen…..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Azhagu rani kathai idhu' depicts the captivating story of a young, beautiful woman coming into her own while navigating societal gazes and her own emotions. It portrays her grace, modesty, and charm as her attire, walk, and presence transform over time.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Maalaiyil erinthidum punnagai vilakku

Compares a warm smile to a glowing evening lamp ('punnagai vilakku').

Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Achchaththilae ival nadungi nadungi nindru

Uses doubled verbs ('nadungi nadungi', 'padhungi padhungi') to emphasize intense physical expressions of emotion like trembling and hiding.

Anaphora / Rhyme (Yugmam / Ethirai)

Achchaththilae ival nadungi nadungi nindru / Naanathilae ival padhungi padhungi vanthu

Sequential lines use parallel emotional noun endings ('Achchaththilae', 'Naanathilae', 'Vatkaththilae') to structure her progression of feelings.

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Trivia

'Eduppar Kaipillai' is a 1975 Tamil feature film directed by K. Narayanan, featuring musical composition by M. B. Sreenivas and lyrics crafted by Kannadasan.

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