Azhaikkathe Ninaikkathe
From Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam · 1957
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- P. Aadhinarayana Rao
- Details
- Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam1957
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Azhaikadhe ninaikadhe | Do not call me, do not think of me, |
| Avaithanilae ennaiyae raaja | In that assembly, oh my king, |
| Aaruyire maraven | My precious life, I will never forget. |
| Female | |
| Azhaikadhe ninaikadhe | Do not call me, do not think of me, |
| Avaithanilae ennaiyae raaja | In that assembly, oh my king, |
| Aaruyire maraven | My precious life, I will never forget. |
| Azhaikadhe .. | Do not call... |
| Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa.. | Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa.. |
| Female | |
| Ezhil tharum jothi maranthiduvena | Will I ever forget the radiant light that grants beauty? |
| Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa.. | Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa.. |
| Female :Igam adhil naanae pirinthiduvena | Female: Will I ever separate from you in this world? |
| Ennai maranthadida samayamidhaana | Is this the time for you to forget me? |
| Ennai maranthadida samayamidhaana | Is this the time for you to forget me? |
| Female | |
| Kanindhidum ennalumae | Our love will sweeten and blossom every day, |
| Kannaana en raaja | Oh king who is precious like my eyes! |
| Kanindhidum ennalumae | Our love will sweeten and blossom every day, |
| Kannaana en raaja | Oh king who is precious like my eyes! |
| Azhaikadhe | Do not call me... |
| Chorus | |
| Aaa.aa…aa..aa.. | Aaa..aa...aa..aa.. |
| Female | |
| Kaadhalinaalae kanathinaalae | Because of love, in this very moment, |
| Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa.. | Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa.. |
| Female :Kavalanae ennai avaiyin munnalae | Female: Oh guardian, in front of the royal assembly, |
| Sodhainaiyaagavae nee azhaikadhe | Do not call me as a test or trial, |
| Sodhainaiyaagavae nee azhaikadhe | Do not call me as a test or trial. |
| Female | |
| Kanindhidum ennalumae | Our love will sweeten and blossom every day, |
| Kannaana en raaja | Oh king who is precious like my eyes! |
| Kanindhidum ennalumae | Our love will sweeten and blossom every day, |
| Kannaana en raaja | Oh king who is precious like my eyes! |
| Azhaikadhe | Do not call me... |
| Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa.. | Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa.. |
அழைக்காதே நினைக்காதே
அவைதனிலே என்னையே ராஜா
ஆருயிரே மறவேன்
Do not call me, do not think of me,
In that assembly, oh my king,
My precious life, I will never forget.
அழைக்காதே நினைக்காதே
அவைதனிலே என்னையே ராஜா
ஆருயிரே மறவேன்
அழைக்காதே...
குழு :
ஆஆஆஆ.....
Do not call me, do not think of me,
In that assembly, oh my king,
My precious life, I will never forget.
Do not call...
Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
எழில் தரும் ஜோதி மறந்திடுவேனா
குழு :
ஆஆஆஆ.....
இகம் அதில் நானே பிரிந்திடுவேனா
என்னை மறந்தாடிட சமயமிதானா
என்னை மறந்தாடிட சமயமிதானா
Will I ever forget the radiant light that grants beauty?
Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
Female: Will I ever separate from you in this world?
Is this the time for you to forget me?
Is this the time for you to forget me?
கனிந்திடும் என்னாளுமே
கண்ணான என் ராஜா
கனிந்திடும் என்னாளுமே
கண்ணான என் ராஜா...
அழைக்காதே..
குழு :
ஆஆஆஆ.....
Our love will sweeten and blossom every day,
Oh king who is precious like my eyes!
Our love will sweeten and blossom every day,
Oh king who is precious like my eyes!
Do not call me...
காதலினாலே கானத்தினாலே
குழு :
ஆஆஆஆ.....
காவலனே என்னை அவையின் முன்னாலே
சோதனையாகவே நீ அழைக்காதே
சோதனையாகவே நீ அழைக்காதே
Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
கனிந்திடும் என்னாளுமே
கண்ணான என் ராஜா
கனிந்திடும் என்னாளுமே
கண்ணான என் ராஜா
அழைக்காதே...
குழு :
ஆஆஆஆ.....
Because of love, in this very moment,
Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
Female: Oh guardian, in front of the royal assembly,
Do not call me as a test or trial,
Do not call me as a test or trial.
Our love will sweeten and blossom every day,
Oh king who is precious like my eyes!
Our love will sweeten and blossom every day,
Oh king who is precious like my eyes!
Do not call me...
Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
Azhaikadhe ninaikadhe
Do not call me, do not think of me,
Avaithanilae ennaiyae raaja
In that assembly, oh my king,
Aaruyire maraven
My precious life, I will never forget.
Azhaikadhe ninaikadhe
Do not call me, do not think of me,
Avaithanilae ennaiyae raaja
In that assembly, oh my king,
Aaruyire maraven
My precious life, I will never forget.
Azhaikadhe ..
Do not call...
Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa..
Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
Ezhil tharum jothi maranthiduvena
Will I ever forget the radiant light that grants beauty?
Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa..
Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
Female :Igam adhil naanae pirinthiduvena
Female: Will I ever separate from you in this world?
Ennai maranthadida samayamidhaana
Is this the time for you to forget me?
Ennai maranthadida samayamidhaana
Is this the time for you to forget me?
Kanindhidum ennalumae
Our love will sweeten and blossom every day,
Kannaana en raaja
Oh king who is precious like my eyes!
Kanindhidum ennalumae
Our love will sweeten and blossom every day,
Kannaana en raaja
Oh king who is precious like my eyes!
Azhaikadhe
Do not call me...
Aaa.aa…aa..aa..
Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
Kaadhalinaalae kanathinaalae
Because of love, in this very moment,
Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa..
Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
Female :Kavalanae ennai avaiyin munnalae
Female: Oh guardian, in front of the royal assembly,
Sodhainaiyaagavae nee azhaikadhe
Do not call me as a test or trial,
Sodhainaiyaagavae nee azhaikadhe
Do not call me as a test or trial.
Kanindhidum ennalumae
Our love will sweeten and blossom every day,
Kannaana en raaja
Oh king who is precious like my eyes!
Kanindhidum ennalumae
Our love will sweeten and blossom every day,
Kannaana en raaja
Oh king who is precious like my eyes!
Azhaikadhe
Do not call me...
Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa..
Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
In this song, the heroine passionately pleads with her lover and king not to summon her or put her on display before the grand royal assembly. She reassures him that her love is deep and eternal, promising that she will never forget him nor separate from him in this world. She begs him not to test her devotion in front of others, assuring him that their bond will only grow sweeter and deeper with each passing day.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uruvagam)
“Ezhil tharum jothi maranthiduvena”
The lover is referred to as 'Ezhil tharum jothi' (light bestowing beauty) and 'Kannaana en raaja' (king precious as eyes), directly comparing him to vital sources of sight and brilliance.
Anaphora / Refrain (Edhugai / Repetition)
“Kanindhidum ennalumae / Kannaana en raaja”
The phrase 'Kanindhidum ennalumae / Kannaana en raaja' is repeated rhythmically to reinforce the emotional warmth and devotion.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)
“Kaadhalinaalae kanathinaalae”
Matching starting sound 'Ka' in 'Kaadhalinaalae' and 'kanathinaalae' creates a melodic cadence.
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Trivia
'Azhaikadhe Ninaikadhe' from Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam (1957) is one of the classic early breakthrough songs for legendary playback singer P. Susheela. Composed by P. Aadhinarayana Rao in a rich classical Carnatic melody, the song showcased Susheela's remarkable vocal control and gamakas, solidifying her status as a premiere playback singer in Tamil cinema history.
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