Azhagu Vilaiyada
From Panchali · 1959
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- K. Jamunarani, A. L. Ragavan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Panchali1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Azhagu vilaiyaada amaidhi uravaada | Beauty plays and peace bonds together, |
| Aruvi isaipaada azhaithidudhae | The waterfall sings music and calls us. |
| Azhagu vilaiyaada amaidhi uravaada | Beauty plays and peace bonds together, |
| Aruvi isaipaada azhaithidudhae | The waterfall sings music and calls us. |
| Female | |
| Asaiyum kodiyondru | A swaying vine, |
| Kurumbhutahnam kondu | Filled with playful mischief, |
| Attamum kaatti maraindhidudhae | Shows a dance and disappears. |
| Asaiyum kodiyondru | A swaying vine, |
| Kurumbhutahnam kondu | Filled with playful mischief, |
| Attamum kaatti maraindhidudhae | Shows a dance and disappears. |
| Male | |
| Azhagu vilaiyaada amaidhi uravaada | Beauty plays and peace bonds together, |
| Female :Aruvi isaipaada azhaithidudhae | Female: The waterfall sings music and calls us. |
| Male | |
| Nizhal pola kooadvae varum | Will eyes that follow like a shadow |
| Vizhigal yemarumaa | Ever be deceived? |
| Nizhal pola kooadvae varum | Will eyes that follow like a shadow |
| Vizhigal yemarumaa | Ever be deceived? |
| Pazha kulaiyai ilaigal maraithaalum | Even if leaves conceal the cluster of fruit, |
| Pasithirukkum kili ariyaadha | Wouldn't the hungry parrot know? |
| Pazha kulaiyai ilaigal maraithaalum | Even if leaves conceal the cluster of fruit, |
| Pasithirukkum kili ariyaadha | Wouldn't the hungry parrot know? |
| Female | |
| Manadhinilae ulla maaraadha aasai | The unyielding desire deep within the heart |
| Vakkinilae velipadudhae | Reveals itself through spoken words. |
| Manadhinilae ulla maaraadha aasai | The unyielding desire deep within the heart |
| Vakkinilae velipadudhae | Reveals itself through spoken words. |
| Maangani munane aankili jambam | Before the sweet mango fruit, the male parrot's pride |
| Sellaamal ippodhu thindaadudhae | Fails to work and stumbles now. |
| Maangani munane aankili jambam | Before the sweet mango fruit, the male parrot's pride |
| Sellaamal ippodhu thindaadudhae | Fails to work and stumbles now. |
| Male | |
| Azhagu vilaiyaada amaidhi uravaada | Beauty plays and peace bonds together, |
| Female :Aruvi isaipaada azhaithidudhae | Female: The waterfall sings music and calls us. |
| Male :Azhagu vilaiyaada amaidhi uravaada | Male: Beauty plays and peace bonds together, |
| Female :Aruvi isaipaada azhaithidudhae | Female: The waterfall sings music and calls us. |
| Male | |
| Maangani neeyini maraindhu poga mudiyuma | O sweet mango, can you hide away anymore? |
| Maangani neeyini maraindhu poga mudiyuma | O sweet mango, can you hide away anymore? |
| Female :Vaadhamaen naamini pirindhu vaazha mudiyuma | Female: Why argue, can we live separated anymore? |
| Vaadhamaen naamini pirindhu vaazha mudiyuma | Why argue, can we live separated anymore? |
| Male | |
| Konjum mozhiyaale inbam kondenae..ye | I found joy through your charming words... |
| Konjum mozhiyaale inbam kondenae.. | I found joy through your charming words... |
| Female :Anbu valai veesum nenjai kandenae..ye… | Female: I saw the heart that casts a net of love... |
| Anbu valai veesum nenjai kandenae.. | I saw the heart that casts a net of love... |
அழகு விளையாட அமைதி உறவாட
அருவி இசைபாட அழைத்திடுதே
அழகு விளையாட அமைதி உறவாட
அருவி இசைபாட அழைத்திடுதே
Beauty plays and peace bonds together,
The waterfall sings music and calls us.
Beauty plays and peace bonds together,
The waterfall sings music and calls us.
அசையும் கொடியொன்று
குறும்புத்தனம் கொண்டு
ஆட்டமும் காட்டி மறைந்திடுதே....
அசையும் கொடியொன்று
குறும்புத்தனம் கொண்டு
ஆட்டமும் காட்டி மறைந்திடுதே
A swaying vine,
Filled with playful mischief,
Shows a dance and disappears.
A swaying vine,
Filled with playful mischief,
Shows a dance and disappears.
அழகு விளையாட அமைதி உறவாட
அருவி இசைபாட அழைத்திடுதே
Beauty plays and peace bonds together,
Female: The waterfall sings music and calls us.
நிழல் போலக் கூடவே வரும்
விழிகள் ஏமாறுமா
நிழல் போலக் கூடவே வரும்
விழிகள் ஏமாறுமா
பழக் குலையை இலைகள் மறைத்தாலும்
பசித்திருக்கும் கிளி அறியாதா....
பழக் குலையை இலைகள் மறைத்தாலும்
பசித்திருக்கும் கிளி அறியாதா....
Will eyes that follow like a shadow
Ever be deceived?
Will eyes that follow like a shadow
Ever be deceived?
Even if leaves conceal the cluster of fruit,
Wouldn't the hungry parrot know?
Even if leaves conceal the cluster of fruit,
Wouldn't the hungry parrot know?
மனதினிலே உள்ள மாறாத ஆசை
வாக்கினிலே வெளிப்படுதே
மனதினிலே உள்ள மாறாத ஆசை
வாக்கினிலே வெளிப்படுதே
மாங்கனி முன்னே ஆண்கிளி ஜம்பம்
செல்லாமல் இப்போது திண்டாடுதே
மாங்கனி முன்னே ஆண்கிளி ஜம்பம்
செல்லாமல் இப்போது திண்டாடுதே
The unyielding desire deep within the heart
Reveals itself through spoken words.
The unyielding desire deep within the heart
Reveals itself through spoken words.
Before the sweet mango fruit, the male parrot's pride
Fails to work and stumbles now.
Before the sweet mango fruit, the male parrot's pride
Fails to work and stumbles now.
அழகு விளையாட அமைதி உறவாட
அருவி இசைபாட அழைத்திடுதே
அழகு விளையாட அமைதி உறவாட
அருவி இசைபாட அழைத்திடுதே
Beauty plays and peace bonds together,
Female: The waterfall sings music and calls us.
Male: Beauty plays and peace bonds together,
Female: The waterfall sings music and calls us.
மாங்கனி நீயினி மறைந்து போக முடியுமா
மாங்கனி நீயினி மறைந்து போக முடியுமா
வாதமேன் நாமினிப் பிரிந்து வாழ முடியுமா
வாதமேன் நாமினிப் பிரிந்து வாழ முடியுமா
O sweet mango, can you hide away anymore?
O sweet mango, can you hide away anymore?
Female: Why argue, can we live separated anymore?
Why argue, can we live separated anymore?
கொஞ்சும் மொழியாலே இன்பம் கொண்டேனே..ஏ ..
கொஞ்சும் மொழியாலே இன்பம் கொண்டேனே
அன்பு வலை வீசும் நெஞ்சைக் கண்டேனே...ஏ ...
அன்பு வலை வீசும் நெஞ்சைக் கண்டேனே...
I found joy through your charming words...
I found joy through your charming words...
Female: I saw the heart that casts a net of love...
I saw the heart that casts a net of love...
அழகு விளையாட அமைதி உறவாட
அருவி இசைபாட அழைத்திடுதே
அழகு விளையாட அமைதி உறவாட
அருவி இசைபாட அழைத்திடுதே
Azhagu vilaiyaada amaidhi uravaada
Beauty plays and peace bonds together,
Aruvi isaipaada azhaithidudhae
The waterfall sings music and calls us.
Azhagu vilaiyaada amaidhi uravaada
Beauty plays and peace bonds together,
Aruvi isaipaada azhaithidudhae
The waterfall sings music and calls us.
Asaiyum kodiyondru
A swaying vine,
Kurumbhutahnam kondu
Filled with playful mischief,
Attamum kaatti maraindhidudhae
Shows a dance and disappears.
Asaiyum kodiyondru
A swaying vine,
Kurumbhutahnam kondu
Filled with playful mischief,
Attamum kaatti maraindhidudhae
Shows a dance and disappears.
Azhagu vilaiyaada amaidhi uravaada
Beauty plays and peace bonds together,
Female :Aruvi isaipaada azhaithidudhae
Female: The waterfall sings music and calls us.
Nizhal pola kooadvae varum
Will eyes that follow like a shadow
Vizhigal yemarumaa
Ever be deceived?
Nizhal pola kooadvae varum
Will eyes that follow like a shadow
Vizhigal yemarumaa
Ever be deceived?
Pazha kulaiyai ilaigal maraithaalum
Even if leaves conceal the cluster of fruit,
Pasithirukkum kili ariyaadha
Wouldn't the hungry parrot know?
Pazha kulaiyai ilaigal maraithaalum
Even if leaves conceal the cluster of fruit,
Pasithirukkum kili ariyaadha
Wouldn't the hungry parrot know?
Manadhinilae ulla maaraadha aasai
The unyielding desire deep within the heart
Vakkinilae velipadudhae
Reveals itself through spoken words.
Manadhinilae ulla maaraadha aasai
The unyielding desire deep within the heart
Vakkinilae velipadudhae
Reveals itself through spoken words.
Maangani munane aankili jambam
Before the sweet mango fruit, the male parrot's pride
Sellaamal ippodhu thindaadudhae
Fails to work and stumbles now.
Maangani munane aankili jambam
Before the sweet mango fruit, the male parrot's pride
Sellaamal ippodhu thindaadudhae
Fails to work and stumbles now.
Azhagu vilaiyaada amaidhi uravaada
Beauty plays and peace bonds together,
Female :Aruvi isaipaada azhaithidudhae
Female: The waterfall sings music and calls us.
Male :Azhagu vilaiyaada amaidhi uravaada
Male: Beauty plays and peace bonds together,
Female :Aruvi isaipaada azhaithidudhae
Female: The waterfall sings music and calls us.
Maangani neeyini maraindhu poga mudiyuma
O sweet mango, can you hide away anymore?
Maangani neeyini maraindhu poga mudiyuma
O sweet mango, can you hide away anymore?
Female :Vaadhamaen naamini pirindhu vaazha mudiyuma
Female: Why argue, can we live separated anymore?
Vaadhamaen naamini pirindhu vaazha mudiyuma
Why argue, can we live separated anymore?
Konjum mozhiyaale inbam kondenae..ye
I found joy through your charming words...
Konjum mozhiyaale inbam kondenae..
I found joy through your charming words...
Female :Anbu valai veesum nenjai kandenae..ye…
Female: I saw the heart that casts a net of love...
Anbu valai veesum nenjai kandenae..
I saw the heart that casts a net of love...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Azhagu Vilaiyaada from the 1959 movie Panchali is a delightful romantic duet composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi. Set amidst a lush natural landscape, the lovers express their budding romance through metaphors drawn from nature, such as singing waterfalls, swaying creepers, and hungry parrots seeking sweet fruits. The song captures a playful, affectionate exchange where love overcomes hesitation and brings the pair into harmony with each other and the world around them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Aruvi isaipaada azhaithidudhae”
The waterfall is personified as a musician singing tunes and extending an invitation to the lovers.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Nizhal pola kooadvae varum”
The attentive, watchful eyes of the lover are compared to a shadow that constantly stays close.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Maangani munane aankili jambam”
The heroine is metaphorically referred to as a sweet mango fruit ('Maangani') and the hero as a hungry parrot ('Aankili').
Rhyme and Assonance (Edugai / Monai)
“Azhagu vilaiyaada amaidhi uravaada”
Rhythmic rhyming of 'Azhagu', 'Amaidhi', and 'Aruvi' in the opening couplets creates a melodious flow.
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Trivia
Panchali (1959) features music by the legendary composer K. V. Mahadevan, affectionately known as 'Thiraiyisai Thilagam'. The song showcases classic mid-20th century Tamil cinema lyricism by A. Maruthakasi, who excelled at integrating nature imagery seamlessly into romantic narrative duets.
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