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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 ninaikadheDo not call me, do not think of me,
Avaithanilae ennaiyae raajaIn that assembly, oh my king,
Aaruyire maravenMy precious life, I will never forget.
Female
Azhaikadhe ninaikadheDo not call me, do not think of me,
Avaithanilae ennaiyae raajaIn that assembly, oh my king,
Aaruyire maravenMy precious life, I will never forget.
Azhaikadhe ..Do not call...
Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa..Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
Female
Ezhil tharum jothi maranthiduvenaWill I ever forget the radiant light that grants beauty?
Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa..Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
Female :Igam adhil naanae pirinthiduvenaFemale: Will I ever separate from you in this world?
Ennai maranthadida samayamidhaanaIs this the time for you to forget me?
Ennai maranthadida samayamidhaanaIs this the time for you to forget me?
Female
Kanindhidum ennalumaeOur love will sweeten and blossom every day,
Kannaana en raajaOh king who is precious like my eyes!
Kanindhidum ennalumaeOur love will sweeten and blossom every day,
Kannaana en raajaOh king who is precious like my eyes!
AzhaikadheDo not call me...
Chorus
Aaa.aa…aa..aa..Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
Female
Kaadhalinaalae kanathinaalaeBecause of love, in this very moment,
Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa..Chorus: Aaa..aa...aa..aa..
Female :Kavalanae ennai avaiyin munnalaeFemale: Oh guardian, in front of the royal assembly,
Sodhainaiyaagavae nee azhaikadheDo not call me as a test or trial,
Sodhainaiyaagavae nee azhaikadheDo not call me as a test or trial.
Female
Kanindhidum ennalumaeOur love will sweeten and blossom every day,
Kannaana en raajaOh king who is precious like my eyes!
Kanindhidum ennalumaeOur love will sweeten and blossom every day,
Kannaana en raajaOh king who is precious like my eyes!
AzhaikadheDo 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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