- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Muthu Chippi
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Azhagu Thirumeani' is a classic romantic song from the 1968 Tamil film Muthu Chippi. The lyrics poetically equate the enchanting allure of the beloved to divine temple sculptures brought to life, highlighting how true beauty transcends mere clothing and external decorations. The song captures the playful interplay of love—candid glances, subtle pretenses, elegant footsteps, and beckoning gestures that captivate the heart of the admirer. Ultimately, it celebrates the joy of loving and being fascinated by such divine charm, questioning what higher bliss one could possibly seek in life beyond these intimate moments.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaai)
“Koyil gopura silai ellam uyirudan pesi kettathundaa”
Comparing the beloved to living temple tower sculptures ('Koyil gopura silai'), elevating human form to divine art.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Azhagu thirumeani therigindrathaa / Aadai alangaaram maraigindrathaa”
Repetition of initial consonant/vowels sounds across words in the line for musicality ('Azhagu' / 'Aadai').
Rhetorical Question
“Vaerenna vendum vaazhkaiyilae”
Asking a question not for an answer, but to emphasize completeness and satisfaction in life.
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Trivia
The song is from the 1968 Tamil film 'Muthu Chippi', starring Jaishankar and Jayalalithaa. The soundtrack was composed by S.M. Subbaiah Naidu with lyrics written by the celebrated poet Vaali.
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