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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Azhaikkiren

From Achchani · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Achchani
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
7 Oct 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan azhaikkiren
Thaen kulathilae
Nee kulikkalaam vaa
Pennalla rojaa
En kannalla raajaa
Don’t make me shy
Oh my butterflies… butterflies
Eththanaiyo sanyaasigal
Eththanaiyo samsaarigal
Vizhigalil naan aada
Mazhai maegam
Edhir paarkkum
Mayil thogai
Manam unnai thedi
Oonjal aadida
Naan azhaikkiren
Thaen kulathilae
Nee kulikkalaam vaa
Pennalla rojaa
En kannalla raajaa
Don’t make me shy
Oh my butterflies… butterflies
Aasaikkoru dhevi endru
Archikkindra bakthan undu
Adhu mattum aagaadhu
Oru kannan
Pala raadhai
Silar paadhai
Indha pedhai nenjam
Enna kandadhu
Naan azhaikkiren
Thaen kulathilae
Nee kulikkalaam vaa
Pennalla rojaa
En kannalla raajaa
Don’t make me shy
Oh my butterflies… butterflies
I am calling out to you,
In a pool of honey,
Come, you can bathe!
Not just a woman, I am a rose,
Aren't you the apple of my eye, my king?
Don't make me shy,
Oh my butterflies… butterflies!
So many ascetics,
So many family men,
Long for me to dance before their eyes.
Like the rain clouds
Awaited by
A peacock with open feathers,
My heart searches for you
And sways like a swing!
I am calling out to you,
In a pool of honey,
Come, you can bathe!
Not just a woman, I am a rose,
Aren't you the apple of my eye, my king?
Don't make me shy,
Oh my butterflies… butterflies!
Treating me like a goddess of desire,
There is a devotee who worships me.
That alone is not enough!
One Krishna
For many Radhas
Is the way of some people.
Yet, what did this innocent heart
Discover in you?
I am calling out to you,
In a pool of honey,
Come, you can bathe!
Not just a woman, I am a rose,
Aren't you the apple of my eye, my king?
Don't make me shy,
Oh my butterflies… butterflies!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful and romantic track portrays a heroine enticing her lover with sweet metaphors and poetic expressions of love. She compares her love and intimate world to a sweet pond of honey where her beloved king is invited to join her, expressing her joyful yet bashful emotions.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Thaen kulathilae

The term 'Thaen kulathilae' (Pond of honey) metaphorically represents sweet intimacy and love.

Metaphor

Pennalla rojaa

Describing the heroine as a rose flower ('Pennalla rojaa').

Nature Imagery

Mazhai maegam Edhir paarkkum Mayil thogai

The imagery of peacock feathers eagerly awaiting rain clouds reflects the yearning of the lover's heart.

Rhyme (Monnai/Edhugai)

Eththanaiyo sanyaasigal Eththanaiyo samsaarigal

Use of internal rhyming words like 'Sanyaasigal' and 'Samsaarigal'.

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Trivia

'Achchani' (1978) is a classic Tamil drama directed by Devaraj-Mohan, starring Vijayakumar and Lakshmi, featuring music composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics penned by Vaali.

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