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Lyrics & meaning

Maaligai Aanalum (Female)

From Asha · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Asha1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Maaligai aanaalum malarvanam aanaalumWhether it is a palace or a flower garden,
Janagi ramanin pinnoduJust as Janaki follows Rama,
En jaadhagam eppothum unnoduMy destiny is always tied with yours.
Female
Maaligai aanaalum malarvanam aanaalumWhether it is a palace or a flower garden,
Janagi ramanin pinnoduJust as Janaki follows Rama,
En jaadhagam eppothum unnoduMy destiny is always tied with yours.
Female
Andril rendu kooduTwo Andril birds building a nest,
Katti uravu kollumAnd bonding in love,
Antha ennam iravil vanthuThat thought comes at night,
Ennai kollumAnd torments me.
Female
Andril rendu kooduTwo Andril birds building a nest,
Katti uravu kollumAnd bonding in love,
Antha ennam iravil vanthuThat thought comes at night,
Ennai kollumAnd torments me.
Female
Eththanai jenmam unduNo matter how many births exist,
Eppavum sontham unduOur bond is eternal,
Ovvoru kaalanthorumThrough every era of time,
Naanum neeyum vaazhvathunduYou and I live together.
Female
Maaligai aanaalum malarvanam aanaalumWhether it is a palace or a flower garden,
Janagi ramanin pinnoduJust as Janaki follows Rama,
En jaadhagam eppothum unnoduMy destiny is always tied with yours.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a passionate expression of unbreakable love and devotion. The singer declares that regardless of their living conditions—whether in a grand palace or a humble garden—their fate remains tied to their beloved, drawing a direct parallel to Sita ('Janaki') following Lord Rama. The imagery of 'Andril' birds emphasizes deep romantic longing and inseparable partnership. The lyricist concludes that this love is not fleeting; it is a destiny that spans across multiple lifetimes and eras.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Maaligai aanaalum malarvanam aanaalum

Repetition of the 'Ma' sound in 'Maaligai' and 'Malarvanam' adds melodic harmony to the opening line.

Mythological Allusion

Janagi ramanin pinnodu

Invokes the unconditional devotion of Sita (Janaki) following Rama as an archetype of eternal loyalty.

Classical Literary Symbolism (Andril)

Andril rendu koodu

Uses the ancient Tamil literary symbol of 'Andril' birds, known to live and pine together, representing romantic soulmates.

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Trivia

Lyricist Vaali frequently drew inspiration from ancient Sangam imagery (like the 'Andril' bird) and epics (like the Ramayana) to convey modern cinematic romance, enriching Tamil film songs with classical poetic motifs.

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