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Lyrics & meaning

Mughaiyazhi

From Boomerang · 2018

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Anand Aravindakshan, Radhika
Music director
Radhan
Details
Boomerang2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hmmm…mmm…mmm…mmmHmm...
Hmm…mm….mmm….mm….Hmm...
Male
Mugaiyazhi pennoduWith the flower-bud like ocean girl,
Azhagaadi pogindrenI walk along happily with grace,
Avalodu nizhalaai selgindrenI walk beside her like a shadow.
Male
Kadigaram sollaadhaWhich the clock cannot measure,
Nodi neram undaakkiCreating a tiny moment in time,
Adhil yeri kaadhal solgindrenStepping into it, I express my love.
Female
Unnai paarthaal anil aagirenWhen I see you, I become agile like a squirrel,
Vilaiyaada manal aagirenI become the sand for you to play on.
Male :Mugaiyae…Oh blooming flower bud...
Female
Idhamae ariyaaWithout experiencing any true comfort,
Oru paadhi valibam kadandhenI spent one half of my youth,
Idhazhin mazhaiyilIn the rain of your lips,
Andha paavam yaavaiyum kalaindhenI washed away all those past sins.
Male
Mugaiyazhi pennoduWith the flower-bud like ocean girl,
Azhagaadi pogindrenI walk along happily with grace,
Avalodu nizhalaai selgindrenI walk beside her like a shadow.
Chorus
………………………………….....
Female
Yaaro…uraiyaadum podhumEven when someone else is conversing,
Nee endrae paarkirenI look at them and see only you.
Veetil…unnai bommaiyakkiAt home, turning you into a doll in my mind,
En kaigal korkirenI hold hands with my imagination.
Female
Naalum…un moochizhuthuEvery day, inhaling your breath,
Naan vaazha paarkirenI attempt to live.
Unnai kondaadumTo celebrate you,
Oru sol aagirenI become a single word of praise.
Male
Vizhi moodi vizhum podhilumEven when I close my eyes and fall asleep,
Vilagaadhae unthan nyabagamYour memories never fade or leave.
Vizhaiyae…ae….ae……Oh my desire...
Chorus
{Sana nana nana{Sana nana nana
Sana nana nanaSana nana nana
Sana nana nana} (2)Sana nana nana} (2)
Male
Odum…un kaal thadangalAlong the footprints of your running feet,
Ovvondrai yerinenI stepped on every single one,
Yeno…ovvondrin meedhumFor some reason, upon each footprint,
Oru nimidam vaazhgirenI live for an entire minute.
Male
Neeyaai…en per udhirthaalIf you willingly utter my name,
Kondaadi theerkirenI celebrate it to the fullest.
Neeraai…un thol kudhikkaLike water cascading onto your shoulders,
MandraadinenI pleaded to fall upon you.
Female
Vizhi moodi vizhum podhilumEven when I close my eyes and fall asleep,
Vilagaadhae unthan nyabagamYour memories never fade or leave.
Vizhaiyae…Oh my desire...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Mugaiyazhi' (or 'Mugaiyazhi Pennodu') from the film Boomerang is a tender romantic track expressing the protagonist's deep fascination and devotion towards his beloved. He compares her presence to a refreshing rainfall that washes away his past loneliness and half of his unfulfilled youth. Every small detail about her—her footprints, her breath, and her voice—holds immense significance for him, transforming his everyday reality into a poetic world. Throughout the track, the lyricist Vivek uses vivid imagery of nature, sand, rain, and time to portray how love slows down moments and brings profound joy. The protagonist feels completely engulfed by her memories, to the extent that even with his eyes closed, her thoughts remain unshakeable, symbolizing eternal infatuation and companionship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Idhazhin mazhaiyil

The singer compares his beloved's lips to rain ('Idhazhin mazhaiyil') and compares himself to sand for her to play ('Vilaiyaada manal aagiren').

Simile (Upamai)

Avalodu nizhalaai selgindren

The protagonist compares himself to a shadow that constantly follows her ('Avalodu nizhalaai selgindren') and a squirrel when seeing her ('anil aagiren').

Emoni / Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)

Vizhi moodi vizhum podhilum / Vilagaadhae unthan nyabagam

Use of similar initial and second sound patterns in Tamil poetry across lines like 'Idhamae' / 'Idhazhin' and 'Vizhi' / 'Vilagaadhae'.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Yeno…ovvondrin meedhum Oru nimidam vaazhgiren

Exaggerating that stepping on each of her footprints allows him to live an extra minute of life.

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Trivia

The song features lyrics written by Vivek, who is known for his inventive modern Tamil metaphors. The music for the movie Boomerang (2018), starring Atharvaa and Megha Akash, was composed by Radhan, who gained fame in Tamil cinema after his work in 'Andhadhun' remake and 'Arjun Reddy' (Telugu).

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