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Lyrics & meaning

Azhaikkathe Ninaikkathe

From Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam · 1957

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
P. Aadhinarayana Rao
Movie name
Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam
Movie release year
1957
Lyrics added on
15 Sept 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Azhaikadhe ninaikadhe
Avaithanilae ennaiyae raaja
Aaruyire maraven
Azhaikadhe ninaikadhe
Avaithanilae ennaiyae raaja
Aaruyire maraven
Azhaikadhe ..
Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa..
Ezhil tharum jothi maranthiduvena
Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa..
Female :Igam adhil naanae pirinthiduvena
Ennai maranthadida samayamidhaana
Ennai maranthadida samayamidhaana
Kanindhidum ennalumae
Kannaana en raaja
Kanindhidum ennalumae
Kannaana en raaja
Azhaikadhe
Aaa.aa…aa..aa..
Kaadhalinaalae kanathinaalae
Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa..
Female :Kavalanae ennai avaiyin munnalae
Sodhainaiyaagavae nee azhaikadhe
Sodhainaiyaagavae nee azhaikadhe
Kanindhidum ennalumae
Kannaana en raaja
Kanindhidum ennalumae
Kannaana en raaja
Azhaikadhe
Chorus :Aaa.aa…aa..aa..
Do not call for me, do not think of me,
In this royal court, my king!
My dearest soul, I will never forget you.
Do not call for me, do not think of me,
In this royal court, my king!
My dearest soul, I will never forget you.
Do not call for me...
Chorus: Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Would I ever forget the radiant light that brings such beauty?
Chorus: Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Female: In this earthly world, would I ever part from you?
Is this the time to forget me?
Is this the time to forget me?
My love will always stay sweet and tender,
My king, as precious as my eyes!
My love will always stay sweet and tender,
My king, as precious as my eyes!
Do not call for me...
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Out of your love, and out of your honor,
Chorus: Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Female: Oh protector, before this royal court,
Do not call me out just to test me!
Do not call me out just to test me!
My love will always stay sweet and tender,
My king, as precious as my eyes!
My love will always stay sweet and tender,
My king, as precious as my eyes!
Do not call for me...
Chorus: Ah... ah... ah... ah...
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Chorus
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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