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Lyrics & meaning

Azhaithal Varavidil

From Ellam Avale · 1977

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Ellam Avale1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Azhaiththaal varaavidil thudippeanIf you do not come when I call, I will squirm in longing.
Azhaiththaal varaavidil thudippeanIf you do not come when I call, I will squirm in longing.
Valaikkaram pidippaenI will hold your bangled wrist.
Anaiththaal tharaathathai koduppaenIf embraced, I will give what hasn't been given before.
Peraathathai peruvaen idhu mudhal naal ooo…..I will receive what I haven't received; today is the first day... ooo...
Male
Azhaiththaal varaavidil thudippeanIf you do not come when I call, I will squirm in longing.
Valaikkaram pidippaenI will hold your bangled wrist.
Anaiththaal tharaathathai koduppaenIf embraced, I will give what hasn't been given before.
Peraathathai peruvaen idhu mudhal naal…..I will receive what I haven't received; today is the first day...
Female
Nadukkam thoda thoda irukkumAs you touch, a tremor will linger.
Nadukkam thoda thoda irukkumAs you touch, a tremor will linger.
Enakkum mudhal mudhal pazhakkamFor me too, this experience is for the very first time.
Enakkum mudhal mudhal pazhakkamFor me too, this experience is for the very first time.
Thirumaen vaadaamal siru oosai vaaraamalWithout wilting my soft body, without making even a tiny sound,
Tharuvathai tharavendum nee idhu mudhal naalYou must give what is to be given, for today is the first day.
Female
Azhaiththaal varaavidil thudippeanIf you do not come when I call, I will squirm in longing.
Male :Valaikkaram pidippaenMale: I will hold your bangled wrist.
Female :Anaiththaal tharaathathai koduppaenFemale: If embraced, I will give what hasn't been given before.
Male :Peraathathai peruvaen idhu mudhal naal…..Male: I will receive what I haven't received; today is the first day...
Male
Iruttil ilakkiyam padikkumStudying literature in the dark,
Iruttil ilakkiyam padikkumStudying literature in the dark,
Idhazhgal vidintha pin mudikkumLips will finish reading once dawn arrives.
Idhazhgal vidintha pin mudikkumLips will finish reading once dawn arrives.
Pala nooru pattangal padiththaalae vetkkangalEven if one holds hundreds of degrees, shyness
Vara vara kuraivaagum vaa vaa idhu mudhal naalWill gradually diminish; come, come, today is the first day.
Female
Oo…..vidungal thudiyidai valikkumOh... leave me, my slender waist hurts.
Vidungal thudiyidai valikkumLeave me, my slender waist hurts.
Viralgal nagangalai pathikkumFingers will press their fingernails into me.
Viralgal nagangalai pathikkumFingers will press their fingernails into me.
Male :Adaiyaalam therinthaalumMale: Even if marks are revealed,
Alangaaram kalainthaalum adhilEven if decorations are disheveled, in that
Oru sugam undu vaa vaa idhu mudhal naalThere is a unique pleasure; come, come, today is the first day.
Female
Azhaiththaal varaavidil thudippeanIf you do not come when I call, I will squirm in longing.
Male :Valaikkaram pidippaenMale: I will hold your bangled wrist.
Female :Anaiththaal tharaathathai koduppaenFemale: If embraced, I will give what hasn't been given before.
Male :Peraathathai peruvaen idhu mudhal naal…..Male: I will receive what I haven't received; today is the first day...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet captures the intimacy and anticipation of newlyweds on their nuptial night ('idhu mudhal naal'). The couple playfully expresses their nervousness, hesitation, and deep affection for one another. Metaphors of reading literature in the dark with lips and losing inhibitions gradually showcase Vaali's poetic mastery in expressing sensuality with elegance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)

Iruttil ilakkiyam padikkum

Describing intimate romantic moments in the dark as reading literature ('Iruttil ilakkiyam padikkum idhazhgal').

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Thirumaen vaadaamal siru oosai vaaraamal

Matching initial sounds across adjacent lines or words like 'Thirumaen' and 'Tharuvathai'.

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Nadukkam thoda thoda irukkum

Repetition of words like 'thoda thoda', 'mudhal mudhal', and 'vaa vaa' to heighten rhythm and emotional intensity.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Azhaiththaal varaavidil thudippean

Rhyming ends of verbs like 'thudippean', 'pidippaen', and 'koduppaen'.

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Trivia

Composed by MS Viswanathan for the 1977 movie Ellam Avale, this track is renowned for its smooth melodies rendered seamlessly by SP Balasubramanyam and Vani Jairam, featuring playful and sensual lyrics penned by Kannadasan's contemporary, Vaali.

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