Naan Alavodu Rasipavan
From Engal Thangam · 1970
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Engal Thangam1970
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Naan alavaodu rasippavan | I am one who admires in moderation, |
| Mm mm mm | Mm mm mm |
| Edhaiyum alavindri koduppavan | But gives everything without measure. |
| Anbin azhagodu thazhuvi | Embracing with the beauty of love, |
| Uravodu pazhagi | Bonding through warmth and affection, |
| Uyiraaga ninaippavan | I cherish you as my very life. |
| Male | |
| Naan alavaodu rasippavan | I am one who admires in moderation, |
| Mm mm mm | Mm mm mm |
| Edhaiyum alavindri koduppavan | But gives everything without measure. |
| Anbin azhagodu thazhuvi | Embracing with the beauty of love, |
| Uravodu pazhagi | Bonding through warmth and affection, |
| Uyiraaga ninaippavan | I cherish you as my very life. |
| Female | |
| Madhuvodu vandhu idhazh thaedi | Arriving with nectar, seeking lips, |
| Idhamodu thandhu inaiyaagi | Offering comfort and becoming one, |
| Madhuvodu vandhu idhazh thaedi | Arriving with nectar, seeking lips, |
| Idhamodu thandhu inaiyaagi | Offering comfort and becoming one, |
| Pirindhaalum ullam piriyaamal vaazha | Living so hearts remain united even when physically apart, |
| Yaar solli thandhadho | Who taught us this art of love? |
| Female | |
| Naan unakkaaga pirandhaval | I am the woman born only for you, |
| Undhan nizhal polae thodarndhaval | The one who follows you like your shadow. |
| Unnai oru podhu thazhuvi maru podhu urugi | Embracing you one moment, melting in love the next, |
| Thaniyaaga thudippaval | I yearn for you in solitude. |
| Male | |
| Kannam senthaamarai | Her cheeks are like red lotuses, |
| Sindhum mutham senthaen mazhai | The kiss she showers is a rain of sweet honey. |
| Kangal inba kadal | Her eyes are an ocean of bliss, |
| Kural thaam konjum pullaanguzhal | Her voice is a sweet, coaxing flute. |
| Mangai ponnoviyam | The maiden is a golden masterpiece, |
| Pesum mazhalai solloviyam | Her tender speech is a portrait rendered in words. |
| Female | |
| Kanivaana nenjil uruvaana kavidhai | A poem crafted inside a compassionate heart, |
| Ennendru sollavo | How can I express its splendor? |
| Male | |
| Naan alavaodu rasippavan | I am one who admires in moderation, |
| Mm mm mm | Mm mm mm |
| Edhaiyum alavindri koduppavan | But gives everything without measure. |
| Anbin azhagodu thazhuvi | Embracing with the beauty of love, |
| Uravodu pazhagi | Bonding through warmth and affection, |
| Uyiraaga ninaippavan | I cherish you as my very life. |
| Female | |
| Thottu theeraadhadho | Is touch something that never satisfies? |
| Kaigal pattum aaraadhadho | Does desire remain unquenched even when hands meet? |
| Vittu chellaadhadho | Will this passion never leave us? |
| Ilamai vaegam pollaadhadho | Is the urge of youth so untamed? |
| Kattu padaadhadho | Will it refuse to stay bound? |
| Ullam kaaval illaadhadho | Is the heart left without any guard? |
| Male | |
| Nizhalodu vandhu kulir sera innum | To seek cool comfort in the shade, |
| Naal paarppadhennavo | Why are we still waiting for another day? |
| Female | |
| Naan unakkaaga pirandhaval | I am the woman born only for you, |
| Undhan nizhal polae thodarndhaval | The one who follows you like your shadow. |
| Unnai oru podhu thazhuvi maru podhu urugi | Embracing you one moment, melting in love the next, |
| Thaniyaaga thudippaval | I yearn for you in solitude. |
| Male | |
| Mullai sendaagavae | Like a bouquet of jasmine blossoms, |
| Unnai mella pandhaadavo | Shall I gently toss you around like a ball? |
| Alli thandhaagavae | Offering love in boundless abundance, |
| Odiyum idaiyai thottaadavo | Shall I hold and sway with your slender waist? |
| Thottil neeyaagavae | If you become the loving cradle, |
| Aadum pillai naanaagavo | Shall I become the child rocking in it? |
| Female | |
| Enadhendra yaavum unadhaana pinbu | Once everything that is mine becomes completely yours, |
| Naan enna solvadho | What more is left for me to say? |
| Male | |
| Naan alavaodu rasippavan | I am one who admires in moderation, |
| Mm mm mm | Mm mm mm |
| Edhaiyum alavindri koduppavan | But gives everything without measure. |
| Anbin azhagodu thazhuvi | Embracing with the beauty of love, |
| Uravodu pazhagi | Bonding through warmth and affection, |
| Uyiraaga ninaippavan | I cherish you as my very life. |
நான் அளவோடு ரசிப்பவன்
ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்
எதையும் அளவின்றிக் கொடுப்பவன்
அன்பின் அழகோடு தழுவி
உறவோடு பழகி
உயிராக நினைப்பவன்
I am one who admires in moderation,
Mm mm mm
But gives everything without measure.
Embracing with the beauty of love,
Bonding through warmth and affection,
I cherish you as my very life.
நான் அளவோடு ரசிப்பவன்
ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்
எதையும் அளவின்றிக் கொடுப்பவன்
அன்பின் அழகோடு தழுவி
உறவோடு பழகி
உயிராக நினைப்பவன்
I am one who admires in moderation,
Mm mm mm
But gives everything without measure.
Embracing with the beauty of love,
Bonding through warmth and affection,
I cherish you as my very life.
மதுவோடு வந்து இதழ் தேடி
இதமோடு தந்து இணையாகி
மதுவோடு வந்து இதழ் தேடி
இதமோடு தந்து இணையாகி
பிரிந்தாலும் உள்ளம் பிரியாமல் வாழ
யார் சொல்லித் தந்ததோ
Arriving with nectar, seeking lips,
Offering comfort and becoming one,
Arriving with nectar, seeking lips,
Offering comfort and becoming one,
Living so hearts remain united even when physically apart,
Who taught us this art of love?
நான் உனக்காகப் பிறந்தவள்
உந்தன் நிழல் போலே தொடர்ந்தவள்
உன்னை ஒருபோது தழுவி மறுபோது உருகி
தனியாகத் துடிப்பவள்
I am the woman born only for you,
The one who follows you like your shadow.
Embracing you one moment, melting in love the next,
I yearn for you in solitude.
கன்னம் செந்தாமரை
சிந்தும் முத்தம் செந்தேன் மழை
கண்கள் இன்பக்கடல்
குரல்தான் கொஞ்சும் புல்லாங்குழல்
மங்கை பொன்னோவியம்
பேசும் மழலைச் சொல்லோவியம்
Her cheeks are like red lotuses,
The kiss she showers is a rain of sweet honey.
Her eyes are an ocean of bliss,
Her voice is a sweet, coaxing flute.
The maiden is a golden masterpiece,
Her tender speech is a portrait rendered in words.
கனிவான நெஞ்சில் உருவான கவிதை
என்னென்று சொல்லவோ
A poem crafted inside a compassionate heart,
How can I express its splendor?
நான் அளவோடு ரசிப்பவன்
ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்
எதையும் அளவின்றிக் கொடுப்பவன்
அன்பின் அழகோடு தழுவி
உறவோடு பழகி
உயிராக நினைப்பவன்
I am one who admires in moderation,
Mm mm mm
But gives everything without measure.
Embracing with the beauty of love,
Bonding through warmth and affection,
I cherish you as my very life.
தொட்டுத் தீராததோ
கைகள் பட்டும் ஆறாததோ
விட்டு செல்லாததோ
இளமை வேகம் பொல்லததோ
கட்டுப் படாததோ
உள்ளம் காவல் இல்லாததோ
Is touch something that never satisfies?
Does desire remain unquenched even when hands meet?
Will this passion never leave us?
Is the urge of youth so untamed?
Will it refuse to stay bound?
Is the heart left without any guard?
நிழலோடு வந்து குளிர் சேர இன்னும்
நாள் பார்ப்பதென்னவோ
To seek cool comfort in the shade,
Why are we still waiting for another day?
நான் உனக்காகப் பிறந்தவள்
உந்தன் நிழல் போலே தொடர்ந்தவள்
உன்னை ஒருபோது தழுவி மறுபோது உருகி
தனியாகத் துடிப்பவள்
I am the woman born only for you,
The one who follows you like your shadow.
Embracing you one moment, melting in love the next,
I yearn for you in solitude.
முல்லைச் செண்டாகவே
உன்னை மெல்லப் பந்தாடவோ
அல்லித் தண்டாகவே
ஒடியும் இடையைத் தொட்டாடவோ
தொட்டில் நீயாகவே
ஆடும் பிள்ளை நானாகவோ
Like a bouquet of jasmine blossoms,
Shall I gently toss you around like a ball?
Offering love in boundless abundance,
Shall I hold and sway with your slender waist?
If you become the loving cradle,
Shall I become the child rocking in it?
எனதென்ற யாவும் உனதான பின்பு
நான் என்ன சொல்வதோ
Once everything that is mine becomes completely yours,
What more is left for me to say?
நான் அளவோடு ரசிப்பவன்
ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்
எதையும் அளவின்றிக் கொடுப்பவன்
அன்பின் அழகோடு தழுவி
உறவோடு பழகி
உயிராக நினைப்பவன்
I am one who admires in moderation,
Mm mm mm
But gives everything without measure.
Embracing with the beauty of love,
Bonding through warmth and affection,
I cherish you as my very life.
Naan alavaodu rasippavan
I am one who admires in moderation,
Mm mm mm
Mm mm mm
Edhaiyum alavindri koduppavan
But gives everything without measure.
Anbin azhagodu thazhuvi
Embracing with the beauty of love,
Uravodu pazhagi
Bonding through warmth and affection,
Uyiraaga ninaippavan
I cherish you as my very life.
Naan alavaodu rasippavan
I am one who admires in moderation,
Mm mm mm
Mm mm mm
Edhaiyum alavindri koduppavan
But gives everything without measure.
Anbin azhagodu thazhuvi
Embracing with the beauty of love,
Uravodu pazhagi
Bonding through warmth and affection,
Uyiraaga ninaippavan
I cherish you as my very life.
Madhuvodu vandhu idhazh thaedi
Arriving with nectar, seeking lips,
Idhamodu thandhu inaiyaagi
Offering comfort and becoming one,
Madhuvodu vandhu idhazh thaedi
Arriving with nectar, seeking lips,
Idhamodu thandhu inaiyaagi
Offering comfort and becoming one,
Pirindhaalum ullam piriyaamal vaazha
Living so hearts remain united even when physically apart,
Yaar solli thandhadho
Who taught us this art of love?
Naan unakkaaga pirandhaval
I am the woman born only for you,
Undhan nizhal polae thodarndhaval
The one who follows you like your shadow.
Unnai oru podhu thazhuvi maru podhu urugi
Embracing you one moment, melting in love the next,
Thaniyaaga thudippaval
I yearn for you in solitude.
Kannam senthaamarai
Her cheeks are like red lotuses,
Sindhum mutham senthaen mazhai
The kiss she showers is a rain of sweet honey.
Kangal inba kadal
Her eyes are an ocean of bliss,
Kural thaam konjum pullaanguzhal
Her voice is a sweet, coaxing flute.
Mangai ponnoviyam
The maiden is a golden masterpiece,
Pesum mazhalai solloviyam
Her tender speech is a portrait rendered in words.
Kanivaana nenjil uruvaana kavidhai
A poem crafted inside a compassionate heart,
Ennendru sollavo
How can I express its splendor?
Naan alavaodu rasippavan
I am one who admires in moderation,
Mm mm mm
Mm mm mm
Edhaiyum alavindri koduppavan
But gives everything without measure.
Anbin azhagodu thazhuvi
Embracing with the beauty of love,
Uravodu pazhagi
Bonding through warmth and affection,
Uyiraaga ninaippavan
I cherish you as my very life.
Thottu theeraadhadho
Is touch something that never satisfies?
Kaigal pattum aaraadhadho
Does desire remain unquenched even when hands meet?
Vittu chellaadhadho
Will this passion never leave us?
Ilamai vaegam pollaadhadho
Is the urge of youth so untamed?
Kattu padaadhadho
Will it refuse to stay bound?
Ullam kaaval illaadhadho
Is the heart left without any guard?
Nizhalodu vandhu kulir sera innum
To seek cool comfort in the shade,
Naal paarppadhennavo
Why are we still waiting for another day?
Naan unakkaaga pirandhaval
I am the woman born only for you,
Undhan nizhal polae thodarndhaval
The one who follows you like your shadow.
Unnai oru podhu thazhuvi maru podhu urugi
Embracing you one moment, melting in love the next,
Thaniyaaga thudippaval
I yearn for you in solitude.
Mullai sendaagavae
Like a bouquet of jasmine blossoms,
Unnai mella pandhaadavo
Shall I gently toss you around like a ball?
Alli thandhaagavae
Offering love in boundless abundance,
Odiyum idaiyai thottaadavo
Shall I hold and sway with your slender waist?
Thottil neeyaagavae
If you become the loving cradle,
Aadum pillai naanaagavo
Shall I become the child rocking in it?
Enadhendra yaavum unadhaana pinbu
Once everything that is mine becomes completely yours,
Naan enna solvadho
What more is left for me to say?
Naan alavaodu rasippavan
I am one who admires in moderation,
Mm mm mm
Mm mm mm
Edhaiyum alavindri koduppavan
But gives everything without measure.
Anbin azhagodu thazhuvi
Embracing with the beauty of love,
Uravodu pazhagi
Bonding through warmth and affection,
Uyiraaga ninaippavan
I cherish you as my very life.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Naan Alavaodu Rasippavan is a classic romantic duet from the 1970 movie Engal Thangam, expressing mutual devotion, adoration, and playful romantic banter between two lovers. The male protagonist describes his philosophy of admiring things in moderation while offering unconditional, limitless love to his beloved. The female protagonist responds with deep devotion, describing herself as someone born specifically for him who follows him like a shadow. Throughout the song, the couple trades rich poetic imagery. The hero praises her lotus cheeks, ocean-like eyes, and flute-like voice, while the heroine surrenders her heart completely, delighting in their playful closeness and emotional harmony that transcends physical separation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Kannam senthaamarai / Kangal inba kadal”
Directly equates physical features to natural beauties, such as cheeks to red lotus blossoms and eyes to an ocean of happiness.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Undhan nizhal polae thodarndhaval”
Compares her constant presence and devotion to a shadow following a person.
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Thottu theeraadhadho / Vittu chellaadhadho / Kattu padaadhadho”
Consonance in the second letter across lines creating rhythmic harmony (e.g., Thottu / Vittu / Kattu).
Anaphora (Pallavi Repetition)
“Naan alavaodu rasippavan / Edhaiyum alavindri koduppavan”
Refrain line repeated to anchor the theme of moderate appreciation paired with boundless giving.
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Trivia
Engal Thangam (1970) features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali. The song is sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela and picturized on M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa.
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