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Lyrics & meaning

Boologa Pengalil

From Alli Darbar · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Alli Darbar1978

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aa….aa….aaha….aah….aa….(Vocalizing sounds)
Laalaa…aa….aaa…..aah….aah….aa…(Vocalizing sounds)
Laalaa laalaa laalaa appappappaa(Vocalizing rhythm and exclamation)
Female
Bhoologa pengalil naan pudhiyavalI am a new kind of beauty among the women of this earth,
Unga rajaanga virunthukku uriyavalI am worthy of being the guest at your royal feast.
Bhoologa pengalil naan pudhiyavalI am a new kind of beauty among the women of this earth,
Unga rajaanga virunthukku uriyavalI am worthy of being the guest at your royal feast.
Aazham kaana mudiyaatha amutha kadalAn ocean of nectar whose depths cannot be measured,
Yaarukkum illaatha paruva udal….appappappaaPossessing a youthful physique like no one else... oh my!
Female
Bhoologa pengalil naan pudhiyavalI am a new kind of beauty among the women of this earth,
Unga rajaanga virunthukku uriyavalI am worthy of being the guest at your royal feast.
Female
Poovaadai veesidum pon menithaanA golden body that wafts a fragrance of flowers,
Paavaadai maariya pennpaavai naanI am a maiden who has stepped into womanhood.
Poovaadai veesidum pon menithaanA golden body that wafts a fragrance of flowers,
Paavaadai maariya pennpaavai naanI am a maiden who has stepped into womanhood.
Paadaatha raagaththai nee paadavaaWill you sing a melody that has never been sung before?
Paaloddu thaenundu nee odi vaaCome running to taste the milk combined with honey.
Female
Ilamai ilamai idhai panthaadavaaYouth, oh youth! Shall we play with it like a ball?
Sugam Pudhumai pudhumai adhai kondaadada vaaCome, let us celebrate this fresh and novel joy!
Ilamai ilamai idhai panthaadavaaYouth, oh youth! Shall we play with it like a ball?
Sugam Pudhumai pudhumai adhai kondaadada vaaCome, let us celebrate this fresh and novel joy!
Naan mullai malar thaen sinthum idhazhI am a jasmine flower with nectar-dripping lips,
Neen manjamthanil konjum suvaiA sweet taste to be cherished upon the bed.
Peralaam tharalaam thanthaal vaa appappappaaGreat joy can be attained and granted; come if you offer it, oh my!
Female
Bhoologa pengalil naan pudhiyavalI am a new kind of beauty among the women of this earth,
Unga rajaanga virunthukku uriyavalI am worthy of being the guest at your royal feast.
Female
Kadhalenum kottaikku padiyeri vaaClimb the steps and enter the fortress of love,
Kaamanavan maaligaiyil kudiyeravaa…aa….Come and dwell in the palace of the God of Love...
Kadhalenum kottaikku padiyeri vaaClimb the steps and enter the fortress of love,
Kaamanavan maaligaiyil kudiyeravaa…aa….Come and dwell in the palace of the God of Love...
Theengarumbu saareduththu nee aruntha vaaCome and drink the freshly extracted sweet sugarcane juice,
Unga aasaigalai theerththu vaikkum maamarunthu naanI am the ultimate cure that will fulfill all your desires.
Female
Inimai inimai adhu ennaalaethaanSweetness and delight exist only because of me,
Sugam iravum pagalum intha pennaalaththaanJoy day and night comes only through this woman.
Naan mullai malar thaen sinthum idhazhI am a jasmine flower with nectar-dripping lips,
Nee manjamthanil konjum suvaiA sweet taste to be cherished upon the bed.
Peralaam tharalaam thanthaal vaa appappappaaGreat joy can be attained and granted; come if you offer it, oh my!
Female
Bhoologa pengalil naan pudhiyavalI am a new kind of beauty among the women of this earth,
Unga rajaanga virunthukku uriyavalI am worthy of being the guest at your royal feast.
Bhoologa pengalil naan pudhiyavalI am a new kind of beauty among the women of this earth,
Unga rajaanga virunthukku uriyavalI am worthy of being the guest at your royal feast.
Aazham kaana mudiyaatha amutha kadalAn ocean of nectar whose depths cannot be measured,
Yaarukkum illaatha paruva udal….appappappaaPossessing a youthful physique like no one else... oh my!
Female
Bhoologa pengalil naan pudhiyavalI am a new kind of beauty among the women of this earth,
Unga rajaanga virunthukku uriyaval….I am worthy of being the guest at your royal feast.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

In this sensual courtly song from 'Alli Darbar' (1978), the female protagonist portrays herself as a uniquely charming and matchless beauty fit for a royal palace. She entices her lover with vivid descriptions of her youthfulness, comparing herself to an immeasurable ocean of nectar, a sweet flower, and a magical cure for all desires. She invites him to enter the realm of love and celebrate passion together. Written by legendary lyricist Vaali, the song uses rich imagery of sweet foods, flowers, and royalty to create a seductive narrative. It captures the spirit of classical dance-drama songs where a dancer praises her own allure and invites her lord to join her in romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Aazham kaana mudiyaatha amutha kadal

Comparing herself to an immeasurable ocean of nectar ('amutha kadal') and a potent cure ('maamarunthu').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Ilamai ilamai idhai panthaadavaa

Repetition of the initial letter 'I' in 'Ilamai ilamai idhai'.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Kadhalenum kottaikku padiyeri vaa

The second letter 'd' rhymes between 'Kadhalenum' and 'Kudiyeravaa' in adjacent lines.

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Trivia

'Alli Darbar' (1978) is a Tamil film featuring music and lyrics from popular contemporary artists, with lyrics penned by Vaali, who was renowned for capturing both classical grandiosity and light sensual themes effortlessly.

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