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Naan Alavodu Rasipavan

From Engal Thangam · 1970

Lyricist: Vaali
Singers: T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director: M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name: Engal Thangam
Movie release year: 1970
Lyrics added on: 7 Nov 2019

Lyrics & meaning

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Naan alavaodu rasippavan

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Edhaiyum alavindri koduppavan

Anbin azhagodu thazhuvi

Uravodu pazhagi

Uyiraaga ninaippavan

Naan alavaodu rasippavan

Mm mm mm

Edhaiyum alavindri koduppavan

Anbin azhagodu thazhuvi

Uravodu pazhagi

Uyiraaga ninaippavan

Madhuvodu vandhu idhazh thaedi

Idhamodu thandhu inaiyaagi

Madhuvodu vandhu idhazh thaedi

Idhamodu thandhu inaiyaagi

Pirindhaalum ullam piriyaamal vaazha

Yaar solli thandhadho

Naan unakkaaga pirandhaval

Undhan nizhal polae thodarndhaval

Unnai oru podhu thazhuvi maru podhu urugi

Thaniyaaga thudippaval

Kannam senthaamarai

Sindhum mutham senthaen mazhai

Kangal inba kadal

Kural thaam konjum pullaanguzhal

Mangai ponnoviyam

Pesum mazhalai solloviyam

Kanivaana nenjil uruvaana kavidhai

Ennendru sollavo

Naan alavaodu rasippavan

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Edhaiyum alavindri koduppavan

Anbin azhagodu thazhuvi

Uravodu pazhagi

Uyiraaga ninaippavan

Thottu theeraadhadho

Kaigal pattum aaraadhadho

Vittu chellaadhadho

Ilamai vaegam pollaadhadho

Kattu padaadhadho

Ullam kaaval illaadhadho

Nizhalodu vandhu kulir sera innum

Naal paarppadhennavo

Naan unakkaaga pirandhaval

Undhan nizhal polae thodarndhaval

Unnai oru podhu thazhuvi maru podhu urugi

Thaniyaaga thudippaval

Mullai sendaagavae

Unnai mella pandhaadavo

Alli thandhaagavae

Odiyum idaiyai thottaadavo

Thottil neeyaagavae

Aadum pillai naanaagavo

Enadhendra yaavum unadhaana pinbu

Naan enna solvadho

Naan alavaodu rasippavan

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Edhaiyum alavindri koduppavan

Anbin azhagodu thazhuvi

Uravodu pazhagi

Uyiraaga ninaippavan

I am one who enjoys in moderation,

Mmm mmm mmm,

and gives everything without measure.

Embracing with the beauty of love,

sharing a bond of close affection,

and treasuring you as my very life.

I am one who enjoys in moderation,

Mmm mmm mmm,

and gives everything without measure.

Embracing with the beauty of love,

sharing a bond of close affection,

and treasuring you as my very life.

Coming with sweet nectar to seek lips,

giving comfort and becoming as one,

Coming with sweet nectar to seek lips,

giving comfort and becoming as one,

living with hearts joined even when apart—

who taught you to love like this?

I was born only for you,

following you everywhere like your shadow.

Embracing you at one moment, melting in love the next,

longing for you when I am alone.

Your cheeks are red lotuses,

the kisses you give are a shower of sweet honey.

Your eyes are an ocean of joy,

your voice is a sweet, tender flute.

You are a golden portrait of beauty,

a living picture speaking innocent, sweet words.

A poem born from a tender heart—

how can I ever describe it?

I am one who enjoys in moderation,

Mmm mmm mmm,

and gives everything without measure.

Embracing with the beauty of love,

sharing a bond of close affection,

and treasuring you as my very life.

Does the desire never end with a touch?

Does it not cool even when our hands meet?

Will it never leave us alone?

Is the rush of youth so relentless?

Can it not be kept in check?

Is the heart left without any guard?

To come together in the shade and feel its cool comfort,

why must we still wait for another day?

I was born only for you,

following you everywhere like your shadow.

Embracing you at one moment, melting in love the next,

longing for you when I am alone.

Treating you like a cluster of jasmine flowers,

shall I gently play with you?

Like a slender water-lily stem,

shall I caress your delicate waist?

With you becoming a cradle,

shall I be the child rocking inside?

When everything I called mine has become yours,

what is left for me to say?

I am one who enjoys in moderation,

Mmm mmm mmm,

and gives everything without measure.

Embracing with the beauty of love,

sharing a bond of close affection,

and treasuring you as my very life.

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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