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Lyrics & meaning

Indha Alavudeenin Aasai Vizhiyil

From Alavudeenum Arputha Vilakum · 1979

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
G. Devarajan
Details
Alavudeenum Arputha Vilakum1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aa…aah….aa…aa…aa….Ah... ah... ah...
Male
Intha alaavudheenin aasai vizhiyilIn the desiring eyes of this Aladdin
Ulaa varum nilavaeOh moon that strolls around
Unnai thodaavidil viral padaavidilIf I do not touch you, if my fingers do not rest on you
Sugam undaagumo sol malaraeCan there be pleasure? Tell me, oh flower!
Malarae….ae….ae….ae….Oh flower...
Male
Intha alaavudheenin aasai vizhiyilIn the desiring eyes of this Aladdin
Ulaa varum nilavaeOh moon that strolls around
Unnai thodaavidil viral padaavidilIf I do not touch you, if my fingers do not rest on you
Sugam undaagumo sol malaraeCan there be pleasure? Tell me, oh flower!
Male
Pazharasangal oorugindra udhadoAre those lips from which fruit juices flow?
Adhu pavala maaligaiyin kadhavoOr are they the doors of a coral palace?
Pazharasangal oorugindra udhadoAre those lips from which fruit juices flow?
Adhu pavala maaligaiyin kadhavoOr are they the doors of a coral palace?
Male
Oru kod aada iru kani aadaAs a creeper sways and twin fruits sway
Pattu aadai anigal yaen adhaimoodaWhy do silk attire and ornaments veil them?
Malarummmmmmm….azhagae roshiniOh blooming beauty, Roshini!
Male
Intha alaavudheenin aasai vizhiyilIn the desiring eyes of this Aladdin
Ulaa varum nilavaeOh moon that strolls around
Unnai thodaavidil viral padaavidilIf I do not touch you, if my fingers do not rest on you
Sugam undaagumo sol malaraeCan there be pleasure? Tell me, oh flower!
Malarae….ae….ae….ae….Oh flower...
Male
Intha nadhiyil neentha vantha padagoAre you a boat that came to float on this river?
Unthan nalinam yaavum orr azhagoIs all your grace a unique beauty?
Intha nadhiyil neentha vantha padagoAre you a boat that came to float on this river?
Unthan nalinam yaavum orr azhagoIs all your grace a unique beauty?
Male
Idhazh madal meedhu kadhai ezhuthaathuUnless a story is written upon these petal lips
Enthan maalai mayakkangal theliyaathuMy evening intoxication will not clear away
Madhuvummmmmm….pennum….orinamWine and woman belong to the very same species
Male
Intha alaavudheenin aasai vizhiyilIn the desiring eyes of this Aladdin
Ulaa varum nilavaeOh moon that strolls around
Unnai thodaavidil viral padaavidilIf I do not touch you, if my fingers do not rest on you
Sugam undaagumo sol malaraeCan there be pleasure? Tell me, oh flower!
Malarae….ae….ae….malarae….ae….ae….Oh flower... oh flower...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic sensual song features the protagonist Aladdin singing passionately to his love interest, Roshini. He compares her captivating presence to a strolling moon in his eyes and questions whether true joy can be attained without physical closeness and touch. Through vivid metaphors, he marvels at her lips as coral doors overflowing with sweet nectar and compares her body's grace to a swaying vine or a boat gliding across a river.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை)

Adhu pavala maaligaiyin kadhavo

The lyrics metaphorically compare the beloved to a strolling moon ('Ulaa varum nilavae') and her lips to coral palace doors ('pavala maaligaiyin kadhavo').

Monaikal / Alliteration (மோனை)

Pazharasangal oorugindra udhado / Adhu pavala maaligaiyin kadhavo

Repetition of initial consonant sounds such as 'Pazharasangal' and 'Pavala', giving a musical rhythm.

Iyaibu / Rhyme (இயைபு)

Unnai thodaavidil viral padaavidil

Ending lines with similar phonetics like 'thodaavidil' and 'padaavidil' to enhance melodious flow.

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Trivia

Alavudeenum Arputha Vilakum (1979) was a multilingual fantasy film shot simultaneously in Tamil and Malayalam, starring Kamal Haasan as Aladdin and Rajinikanth as Kamaruddin. The music was composed by legendary Malayalam composer G. Devarajan, bringing a unique orchestral flavor to Tamil film music.

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