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Lyrics & meaning

Maaligai Aanalum Malarvanam

From Asha · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Vani Jairam, K. J. Jesudass
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Asha
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
13 Nov 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Lala laa lala laa lala laa laalaa laa
Maaligai aanaalum malarvanam aanaalum
Janagi ramanin pinnodu
En jaadhagam eppothum unnodu
Maaligai aanaalum malarvanam aanaalum
Janagi ramanin pinnodu
En jaadhagam eppothum unnodu
Maaligai aanaalum malarvanam aanaalum
Janagi ramanin pinnodu
En jaadhagam eppothum unnodu
Unnai kanda naatkal
Thottu urakkamillai
Male :Unnaiyandri veru
Ennam enakkumillai
Unnai kanda naatkal
Thottu urakkamillai
Male :Unnaiyandri veru
Ennam enakkumillai
Ennuyir unnai suttrum
Male :En manam unnai pattrum
Female :Ennuyir unnai suttrum
Male :En manam unnai pattrum
Female :Ullaththai kettu kettu
Vaangi kollum aana mattum
Maaligai aanaalum malarvanam aanaalum
Female :Janagi ramanin pinnodu
Male :En jaadhagam eppothum unnodu
Andril rendu koodu katti
Uravu kollum
Female :Antha ennam iravil vanthu
Ennai kollum
Andril rendu koodu katti
Uravu kollum
Female :Antha ennam iravil vanthu
Ennai kollum
Eththanai jenmam undu
Female :Eppavum sontham undu
Male :Eththanai jenmam undu
Female :Eppavum sontham undu
Male :Ovvoru kaalanthorum
Naanum neeyum vaazhvathundu…
Maaligai aanaalum malarvanam aanaalum
Male :Janagi ramanin pinnodu
Female :En jaadhagam eppothum unnodu
………………
Female :………………
La la la, la la la, la la la, la la la
Whether in a palace or a garden of flowers,
Just as Janaki follows Rama,
My destiny is forever tied to yours.
Whether in a palace or a garden of flowers,
Just as Janaki follows Rama,
My destiny is forever tied to yours.
Whether in a palace or a garden of flowers,
Just as Janaki follows Rama,
My destiny is forever tied to yours.
Ever since the day I saw you,
I have known no sleep.
Male: Except for thoughts of you,
I have nothing else on my mind.
Ever since the day I saw you,
I have known no sleep.
Male: Except for thoughts of you,
I have nothing else on my mind.
My soul revolves around you,
Male: My heart holds fast to you.
Female: My soul revolves around you,
Male: My heart holds fast to you.
Female: Asking for my heart again and again,
Claiming all of it completely.
Whether in a palace or a garden of flowers,
Female: Just as Janaki follows Rama,
Male: My destiny is forever tied to yours.
Like two lovebirds building a nest,
And coming together in love,
Female: That thought comes at night
And torments me with longing.
Like two lovebirds building a nest,
And coming together in love,
Female: That thought comes at night
And torments me with longing.
However many lifetimes there may be,
Female: Our bond will always remain.
Male: However many lifetimes there may be,
Female: Our bond will always remain.
Male: In every passing age,
You and I will always live together...
Whether in a palace or a garden of flowers,
Male: Just as Janaki follows Rama,
Female: My destiny is forever tied to yours.
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Female: ...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Maaligai Aanaalum' is an affectionate romantic duet from the film Asha (1985), expressing timeless devotion and unbreakable togetherness. The lovers compare their relationship to Rama and Janaki (Sita), emphasizing that their destiny remains intertwined regardless of whether life brings them luxury (a palace) or nature (a flower garden/forest). The song explores the sleepless longing of love, deep emotional soul-connections, and a bond that endures through multiple lifetimes. Traditional motifs such as the 'Andril' birds highlight a devotion where two individuals cannot exist apart from each other.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Maaligai aanaalum malarvanam aanaalum”

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'M' in 'Maaligai' and 'Malarvanam'.

Eygai / Metaphorical Analogy

“Janagi ramanin pinnodu”

Drawing parallelism to mythological figures Rama and Janaki to signify unwavering loyalty in love.

Cultural Symbolism (Sangam Motif)

“Andril rendu koodu katti”

Use of 'Andril' birds, iconic in Tamil literature for birds that die if separated from their partner.

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Trivia

The song uses classical Tamil literary motifs like the 'Andril' birds alongside epic imagery of Rama and Sita to depict eternal companionship, a signature style of lyricist Vaali.

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