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Lyrics & meaning

Gnazhal Gnazhal Malare

From Adipurush · 2023

Lyricist
Ilango Krishnan
Singers
Karthik, Shweta Mohan
Music director
Ajay – Atul
Details
Adipurush2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Gnazhal gnazhal malaraeOh flower of the Gnazhal tree!
En kanavil nee malarndhaai vanamagaYou bloomed as a forest in my dream.
Nanaiyae nanaiyae thiravaaiDrench and open up as a fluid,
Nin uyiril naan pozhiven mazhaiyaagaI shall pour over your soul like rain.
Male
Uyir theendum arumpoovaeOh rare blossom that touches my soul,
Enai seru siru theevaeJoin me, my little island!
Enai urangamal kanavil thallumThe one pushing me into dreams without letting me sleep,
Paarijatham neeyadiYou are that divine Parijatha flower, my dear!
Female
Oru paarvaiA single glance,
Kuru kuru engiradhae uyiraeMakes my soul flutter playfully.
Iru jeevanTwo lives,
Ondraai serndhidudhaeAre merging into one.
Male
Kani vizhigalumYour tender, fruit-like eyes,
Marbil paaindhidudhaeAre piercing into my chest.
Uyirae unai vandhaeOh my life, coming to you,
Jeevan saaindhidudhaeMy spirit leans upon yours.
Female
Unai neengum vaazhvinilaeIn a life separated from you,
Oru porulum undooIs there any meaning at all?
Nilam kadhirai neengividilIf the earth parts from the sun rays,
Adhil oliyum undooWill there be any light left in it?
Nee vanam naan neelamYou are the sky, I am the blue,
Namm bandham vaazhumOur bond shall live forever.
Male
Ver kattrin narum poovaeOh fragrant flower riding the root of the wind,
Ennai seruJoin me!
Koththumbhi theendadhuUntouched even by the wild bee,
Maan poovae vaaraiyooOh gentle deer-like flower, won't you come?
Enai urangamal kanavil thallumThe one pushing me into dreams without letting me sleep,
Paarijatham neeyadiYou are that divine Parijatha flower, my dear!
Female
Oru paarvaiA single glance,
Kuru kuru engiradhae uyiraeMakes my soul flutter playfully.
Iru jeevanTwo lives,
Ondraai serndhidudhaeAre merging into one.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a deeply romantic track from the epic saga 'Adipurush', capturing the pure, divine love and spiritual union between Raghav (Rama) and Janaki (Sita). Rich in classical Tamil nature metaphors, the lyrics express how the lovers complete each other, comparing their bond to the sky and its blue color, or the earth and sunlight. Through serene imagery of rains, Parijatha flowers, and gentle breezes, the track underscores an inseparable attachment where two distinct lives merge seamlessly into a single entity. The emotional arc moves from blissful dreaminess to a profound declaration of timeless devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Nee vanam naan neelam

Compares the lovers to the sky and its blue color, symbolizing complete oneness and indivisibility.

Sangam Nature Imagery

Gnazhal gnazhal malarae

Uses classical Sangam literature terms ('Gnazhal' tree flower) to evoke ancient floral beauty and poetic depth.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Nanaiyae nanaiyae thiravaai

Repetition of the initial 'Na' sound across words creates a pleasing rhythmic flow.

Hyperbole / Poetic Metaphor

Nilam kadhirai neengividil / Adhil oliyum undoo

Illustrates love through an absolute comparison: just as earth cannot have light without sun rays, life has no meaning without the beloved.

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Trivia

Lyricist Ilango Krishnan, known for his work in historical epics like 'Ponniyin Selvan', incorporated rare ancient Sangam Tamil words into this song—such as 'Gnazhal' (a coastal flower tree) and 'Koththumbhi' (a species of bee). The track was composed by the acclaimed music duo Ajay-Atul and rendered by seasoned playback singers Karthik and Shweta Mohan.

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