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Lyrics & meaning

Boys And Girls Varungalam

From Aval – 1972 Film · 1972

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Aval – 1972 Film1972

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Male
Boys and girls……Boys and girls...
Varungaalam ungal kaiyil vaarungalThe future is in your hands, come along!
Boys and girlsBoys and girls,
Paruvathin paadal ellaam paadungalSing all the songs of youth!
Male
Kili mozhigal pesum paavaiSeeing the cool, dew-like gaze
Pani paarvaiyai kanduof the maiden who speaks sweet parrot-like words,
Mani vizhigal kanavil neendhumthere are many young youths
Pala ilam kaalaigal unduwhose precious eyes swim in dreams.
Nenjil kodi aasaigal undaagumIs this not the time when a crore of desires
kaalamallavoooarise within the heart?
Nenjil kodi aasaigal undaagumIs this not the time when a crore of desires
kaalamallavoooarise within the heart?
Chorus
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Male
Boys and girls……Boys and girls...
Varungaalam ungal kaiyil vaarungalThe future is in your hands, come along!
Male
Velvettu maeni kondaFor the golden-complexioned deer
Manjal vanna maangalukkuwho possess a velvet-soft body,
Eerettu vayathallavooisn't their age sixteen?
Velvettu maeni kondaFor the golden-complexioned deer
Manjal vanna maangalukkuwho possess a velvet-soft body,
Eerettu vayathallavooisn't their age sixteen?
Udal vairam paaindhu kedakkuThe body lies strong like a diamond,
Pudhu vaegam narambil thudikkawith a new passion throbbing in the nerves.
Azhagiya roja anubavi raajaOh beautiful rose, enjoy life like a king!
Azhagiya roja anubavi raajaOh beautiful rose, enjoy life like a king!
Indha ilamai meendum varumooWill this youth ever come back again?
Chorus
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Male
Hoi boys and girls……Hoi, boys and girls...
Varungaalam ungal kaiyil vaarungalThe future is in your hands, come along!
Chorus
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Male
Ponnaana vaalibathin naadagathaiWhile celebrating on stage
Maedaiyittu kondaadum vaelaiyilaethe drama of golden youth,
Edhirkaalam ennavendruwhat the future holds,
Nenjam ninaikka vendum indruthe heart must ponder today.
Naalaiya ulagil vaazhvathu naamaeIt is us who will live in tomorrow's world!
Naalaiya ulagil vaazhvathu naamaeIt is us who will live in tomorrow's world!
Indha ninaivu naalum vendumThis consciousness is needed every day!
Chorus
………………………………..
Male
Boys and girls……Boys and girls...
Varungaalam ungal kaiyil vaarungalThe future is in your hands, come along!
Boys and girlsBoys and girls,
Paruvathin paadal ellaam paadungalSing all the songs of youth!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic youth-centric song serves as a motivational call to the younger generation, reminding them that the future lies in their hands. It celebrates the vitality, romance, and freedom of adolescence and early adulthood, comparing youth to a stage where one must enjoy life's beauty while it lasts.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Velvettu maeni konda / Manjal vanna maangalukku

Comparing young women to 'manjal vanna maangal' (golden deer) and their soft skin to velvet ('velvettu maeni').

Simile / Hyperbole

Udal vairam paaindhu kedakku

Comparing the physical strength and vigor of youth to diamond ('udal vairam').

Imagery (Uvamaikani)

Kili mozhigal pesum paavai / Pani paarvaiyai kandu

Using the expression 'kili mozhigal' (parrot-speech) to depict sweet, innocent speech, and 'pani paarvai' (dewy gaze) to evoke youthful affection.

Internal Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Azhagiya roja anubavi raaja

Rhyming 'roja' and 'raaja' at the ends of rhythmic phrases for musical impact.

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Trivia

Written by the iconic lyricist Vaali, this track reflects the rising trend of Western-influenced pop-rock youth anthems in 1970s Tamil cinema, encouraging responsibility alongside celebration among young adults.

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