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Lyrics & meaning

Azhagu Thirandu

From Ungal Viruppam · 1974

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
K. Vijaya Baskar
Details
Ungal Viruppam1974

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Azhagu thirandu vanthu koluvilBeauty gathers together in state
Irunthu kondu azhaikkuthuSitting in court, calling out to you
Arunthu arunthu endruSaying, 'consume, consume'
Virunthukkunai azhaikka thudikkuthuIt yearns to invite you to a feast
Female
Pazhagu pazhagu endru paruvaSaying 'get acquainted, get acquainted'
Kadhavugalai thirakkuthuIt opens the doors of youthfulness
Pazhaiya kadhaiyai vittuLeaving behind the old story
Pudhiya kadhaikku unnai izhukkuthuIt pulls you towards a new story
Female
Aadaatha kaniyumillaiThere is no fruit that does not sway
Asaiyaatha malarimillaiThere is no flower that does not move
Aasaikku vetkkamillaiDesire knows no shame
Anupavi maharajaEnjoy it, oh great king
Female
Thedaatha iru kanigalTwo unsearched fruits
Vaadaatha iru malargalTwo unwithering flowers
Thevaikku ingae unduAre right here for your needs
Idhu oru pudhu rojaThis is a new rose
Female
Oraayiram pengalunduThere are a thousand women
Eedaagavo yaarumillaiYet no one is an equal match
Female
Azhagu thirandu vanthu koluvilBeauty gathers together in state
Irunthu kondu azhaikkuthuSitting in court, calling out to you
Arunthu arunthu endruSaying, 'consume, consume'
Virunthukkunai azhaikka thudikkuthuIt yearns to invite you to a feast
Female
Padhamaana nalla gunamA gentle and good disposition
Pasi theerkka nalla mugamA lovely face that satisfies hunger
Paal pondra maeniyunduA body fair like milk is here
Anupavi maharajaEnjoy it, oh great king
Female
Padam paarkka kannaividuLet your eyes watch the scene
Pani thaenai allai viduGather up the cool honey
Idhamaaga allikkollaTo embrace comfortably
Idhuvoru pudhu rojaThis is a new rose
Female
Arivaen unnai veguneramaaI have known you for a long time
Anaithaal enna thavaraagumaaWhat harm is there if you embrace me?
Female
Azhagu thirandu vanthu koluvilBeauty gathers together in state
Irunthu kondu azhaikkuthuSitting in court, calling out to you
Arunthu arunthu endruSaying, 'consume, consume'
Virunthukkunai azhaikka thudikkuthuIt yearns to invite you to a feast
Female
Thaalaatha vayathumillaiAge is not an unbearable constraint
Thaedaatha manathumillaiThe heart is not without longing
Thaanaaga vantha pennaiA woman who came on her own accord
Anupavi maharajaEnjoy it, oh great king
Female
Paalaadai vadivamithaiThis shape like cream on milk
Noolaadai thiraiyiduthuIs veiled by silk garments
Paarththaalae bodhai pongumJust looking at it intoxicates
Idhu oru pudhu rojaThis is a new rose
Female
Arai thaedalaam ilai podalaamWe can seek a room, lay a leaf for a meal
Irai thaedalaam vilaiyaadalaamWe can hunt for prey and play games
Female
Azhagu thirandu vanthu koluvilBeauty gathers together in state
Irunthu kondu azhaikkuthuSitting in court, calling out to you
Arunthu arunthu endruSaying, 'consume, consume'
Virunthukkunai azhaikka thudikkuthuIt yearns to invite you to a feast

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This allure-filled song from 'Ungal Viruppam' (1974) is a playful and seductive musical invitation sung by L. R. Eswari. The protagonist beckons a 'Maharaja' (great king) to set aside past stories and surrender to the pleasures of youth, passion, and romance. Through vivid metaphors comparing feminine beauty to blooming roses, unwithering flowers, and luscious fruits, she invites him to feast upon life's joys without hesitation or shame. The overarching tone is one of romantic indulgence, celebrating beauty, sensory delight, and spontaneous love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Idhu oru pudhu roja

Compares feminine beauty and youth to blooming unwithering flowers ('Vaadaatha iru malargal') and a fresh rose ('pudhu roja').

Simile (Uvamai Ani)

Paal pondra maeniyundu

Uses 'pondra' (like) to compare the fair complexion of the body to cream/milk.

Monaai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)

Padhamaana nalla gunam / Pasi theerkka nalla mugam / Paal pondra maeniyundu

Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound across consecutive lines creating melodic flow.

Anaphora / Repetition

Arunthu arunthu endru

Repetition of words like 'Arunthu arunthu' and 'Pazhagu pazhagu' for rhythmic emphasis.

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Trivia

'Ungal Viruppam' (1974) features music by K. Vijaya Baskar, a renowned composer who worked extensively in Kannada and Tamil cinema. The song stands out as a classic siren-song rendered by L. R. Eswari, known for her distinctive voice and mastery over glamorous, expressive tracks in South Indian cinema during the 1960s and 1970s.

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