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Lyrics & meaning

Indha Azhagu Deepam

From Thiramai · 1985

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, Uma Ramanan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Thiramai
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
5 Feb 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Indha azhagu dheepam oli veesum pozhuthinil
Iravu deepam yaeno
Indha azhagu dheepam oli veesum pozhuthinil
Iravu deepam yaeno
Idhu mugamo malarvanamo
Idhu mugamo malarvanamo
Ennai mayakum maaya chudarthaano
Indha azhagu dheepam oli veesum pozhuthinil
Iravu deepam yaeno
Idhu mugamo malarvanamo
Idhu mugamo malarvanamo
Ennai mayakum maaya chudarthaano
Poovizhi kaaviya cholai undhan
Punnagai mogana malai
Aa…..aa….aa….poovizhi kaaviya cholai undhan
Punnagai mogana malai
Female :Pudhuvidhamai mudhalirave
Namakenave amaindhadhuvae
Erimalail kulir malarpol
Edharkinil nee malarnthathanaal
Padukkai purati amaindhadhae
Indha azhagu dheepam oli veesum pozhuthinil
Iravu deepam yaeno
Male :Idhu mugamo malarvanamo
Ennai mayakum maaya chudarthaano
Indha azhagu dheepam oli veesum pozhuthinil
Iravu deepam yaeno
Maamazhai peigira neram
Indha malligai kondadhu eeram
Aa…..aa….aa….maamazhai peigira neram
Indha malligai kondadhu eeram
Male :Iravinilae thavalaigalae
Isai kural en kodukiratho
Santhathigal perugidavae
Santhangalil azhaikirathae
Pudhumai kavithai padikuthae
Indha azhagu dheepam oli veesum pozhuthinil
Iravu deepam yaeno
Idhu mugamo malarvanamo
Ennai mayakum maaya chudarthaano
When this lamp of beauty shines its light,
why do we need a night lamp?
When this lamp of beauty shines its light,
why do we need a night lamp?
Is this a face or a garden of flowers?
Is this a face or a garden of flowers?
Or is it a magical flame that charms me?
When this lamp of beauty shines its light,
why do we need a night lamp?
Is this a face or a garden of flowers?
Is this a face or a garden of flowers?
Or is it a magical flame that charms me?
Your flower-like eyes are a garden of poetry,
your smile is a charming garland.
Ah... ah... ah... Your flower-like eyes are a garden of poetry,
your smile is a charming garland.
A wedding night in a whole new way,
has come together just for us.
Like a cool flower upon a volcano,
because you have blossomed inside,
our bed has been turned upside down.
When this lamp of beauty shines its light,
why do we need a night lamp?
Is this a face or a garden of flowers?
Or is it a magical flame that charms me?
When this lamp of beauty shines its light,
why do we need a night lamp?
At a time when heavy rain pours down,
this jasmine flower has become moist.
Ah... ah... ah... At a time when heavy rain pours down,
this jasmine flower has become moist.
In the night, why are the frogs
calling out in musical voices?
So their next generations may grow,
they are calling out in lovely rhythms,
reciting a brand-new poem.
When this lamp of beauty shines its light,
why do we need a night lamp?
Is this a face or a garden of flowers?
Or is it a magical flame that charms me?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Indha Azhagu Dheepam is a sensual and poetic romantic duet depicting the romantic intensity of a couple's wedding night. The husband admires his bride's radiant beauty, comparing her face to a glowing lamp that eclipses the dark night, making artificial lamps redundant. Her features are celebrated as a garden of blossoms and an epic work of art that mesmerizes him completely. As the song progresses, rich sensory imagery of pouring rain, moist jasmines, and ambient sounds of nature mirror the couple's intimacy and passionate bond, framing their togetherness as a harmonious blend of nature, emotion, and life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Indha azhagu dheepam oli veesum pozhuthinil”

The bride's glowing face is metaphorically compared to a lamp ('azhagu dheepam') and her eyes to an epic garden ('kaaviya cholai').

Contrast / Oxymoron (Muran)

“Erimalail kulir malarpol”

Juxtaposition of extreme heat ('Erimalai' - volcano) with extreme cool softness ('kulir malar' - cool flower) to express soothing passion.

Initial Assonance / Monai

“Maamazhai peigira neram / Indha malligai kondadhu eeram”

Repetition of initial vowel sounds creating rhythm across consecutive line openings.

Personification

“Isai kural en kodukiratho / Pudhumai kavithai padikuthae”

Nature, specifically frogs calling in the night, is personified as musicians reciting modern poetry and celebrating lineage.

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Trivia

Composed by the legendary duo Shankar-Ganesh for the 1985 movie Thiramai, the song features the classic vocal pairing of Malaysia Vasudevan and Uma Ramanan. Lyricist Muthulingam utilizes classical literary metaphors like 'Malarvanam' and 'Kaaviya Cholai' to craft a sophisticated romantic atmosphere typical of mid-1980s Tamil cinema.

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