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Lyrics & meaning

Iravil Irandu Paravaigal

From Soundaryame Varuga Varuga · 1980

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Vani Jairam, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
K. Vijaya Baskar
Details
Soundaryame Varuga Varuga1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Iravil irandu paraivagalTwo birds in the night
Irandum ezhuthum kavithaigalBoth writing poems
Female :Kavithai yaavum ragasiyamFemale: All poetry is a secret
Kangal varaiyum adhisayamA wonder drawn by the eyes
Chorus
Aa aah….aa…aah…aa…aa..aah…Aa aah....aa...aah...aa...aa..aah...
Aa..aah..aa….aah….Aa..aah..aa....aah....
Male
Aval avanathu anaippilShe is in his embrace
Avan avalathu inaippilHe is in her union
Female :Mogam amogam ammaadiFemale: Passion is grand, oh my!
Thegam uyirkolvathu yaedhuHow does the body spring to life?
Male
Thalaivan thalaivi madiyilaeThe hero on the heroine's lap
Thalaivi thalaivan idaiyilaeThe heroine around the hero's waist
Female
Iravil irandu paraivagalTwo birds in the night
Irandum ezhuthum kavithaigalBoth writing poems
Male :Kavithai yaavum ragasiyamMale: All poetry is a secret
Kangal varaiyum adhisayamA wonder drawn by the eyes
Chorus
……………….
Female
Idhazh idhalodu padhikkaLips pressing against lips
Adhil shruthilayam pirakkaPitch and rhythm born from it
Male :Geedham sangeetham undaagum vinothamMale: A song, music is created—a true wonder
Isai vellam odumA flood of music flows
Female :Oruvar oruvaraai nanainthidaFemale: As they drench each other
Ulagam muzhuvathum kulirnthidaAs the whole world cools down
Chorus
……………..
Female
Parikkaamal manakkaFragrant without being plucked
Pani thamarai sirikkaThe dewy lotus smiles
Male :Aval vanthu mayakka mayakkaMale: As she comes to enchant
Female :Mayakka mayakkaFemale: Enchant, enchant
Male :Avan thannai marakka marakkaMale: As he forgets himself
Female :Marakka marakkaFemale: Forgets, forgets
Chorus
………………..
Female
Aval kannam sivakkaAs her cheeks turn red
Avan muththirai pathikkaAs he imprints his seal
Male :Aval ondru kodukka kodukkaMale: As she gives one
Female :Kodukka kodukkaFemale: Gives, gives
Male :Avan ondru edukka edukkaMale: As he takes one
Female :Edukka edukkaFemale: Takes, takes

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic duet metaphorically compares two lovers in the night to two birds crafting silent, secretive poems of love through their intimate union. The lyrics capture the beauty of physical and emotional closeness, describing how passion comes alive through gentle touches, kisses, and shared gazes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Iravil irandu paraivagal / Irandum ezhuthum kavithaigal

Compares lovers to two birds ('irandu paraivagal') writing poems through their love making.

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Aval vanthu mayakka mayakka / Mayakka mayakka

Repeated words like 'Mayakka mayakka' and 'Marakka marakka' build rhythmic emphasis and express intensity of emotions.

Rhyme / Assonance (Monai & Ethukai)

Aval avanathu anaippil / Avan avalathu inaippil

Matching second consonants and opening vowel sounds in 'Anaippil' and 'Inaippil'.

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Trivia

Composed by K. Vijaya Baskar for the 1980 film 'Soundaryame Varuga Varuga', this song features lyrics by legendary poet Vaali and vocal performances by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam.

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