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Lyrics & meaning

Paayum Kangalal

From Asai Magan · 1953

Lyricist
Kuyilan
Singers
P. Leela, V. J. Varma, Chorus
Music director
V. Dakshinamurthy
Details
Asai Magan1953

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Paayum kangalaal yaaraiyum velluvaenaeWith my darting eyes, I will conquer anyone
Paaril rambai naanaeOn this earth, I am Rambha
Paadum pulli maanaeA singing spotted deer
Chorus
Aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….Aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….
Female
Paayum kangalaal yaaraiyum velluvaenaeWith my darting eyes, I will conquer anyone
Female
Ippaaraalum raajanThe king who rules this world
En thaasaanu thaasan aavaanWill become the humblest servant of my servants
Ippaaraalum raajanThe king who rules this world
En thaasaanu thaasan aavaanWill become the humblest servant of my servants
Anbaalae par meedhilaeThrough love upon this earth
Paayum kangalaal velluvaenI will conquer with my darting eyes
Chorus
Aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….Aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….
Female
Paayum kangalaal velluvaenI will conquer with my darting eyes
Chorus
Kaalil thanga salangai kulungaAs the golden anklets jingle on the feet
Kaigal thaalangal kotti muzhangaAs hands clap and beat the rhythm loudly
Kaalil thanga salangai kulungaAs the golden anklets jingle on the feet
Kaigal thaalangal kotti muzhangaAs hands clap and beat the rhythm loudly
Kaalil thanga salangai kulungaAs the golden anklets jingle on the feet
Nindru aadungal aanatha geedhangal paaungalStand up and dance, sing songs of joy
Oo….oo….oo….oo….Kaalil thanga salangai kulungaOo….oo….oo….oo….As the golden anklets jingle on the feet
Male
Vennilaaavai polaeLike the bright white moon
Vinn meedhirunthu melaeFrom high up in the sky
Than kannaalae azhaiththidum nal sundari yaaroWho is this beautiful woman inviting with her eyes?
Vennilaaavai polaeLike the bright white moon
Vinn meedhirunthu melaeFrom high up in the sky
Than kannaalae azhaiththidum nal sundari yaaroWho is this beautiful woman inviting with her eyes?
Chorus
ThinaththaanEvery single day
Male :Sundhari yaaro dhinagara sundhari yaaroMale : Who is this beauty? Who is this radiant sun-like beauty?
Chorus :ThinaththaanChorus : Every single day
Male :Sundhari yaaro dhinagara sundhari yaaroMale : Who is this beauty? Who is this radiant sun-like beauty?
Chorus :ThinaththaanChorus : Every single day
Male :Sundhari yaaro dhinagara sundhari yaaroMale : Who is this beauty? Who is this radiant sun-like beauty?
Female
Ooo….ooo…palarullam kavargindra raaniyivalOoo….ooo… She is the queen who captivates many hearts
Chorus :Rooba VaaniyivalChorus : She is the embodiment of beauty
Female :Ooo….ooo…palarullam kavargindra raaniyivalFemale : Ooo….ooo… She is the queen who captivates many hearts
Chorus :Rooba VaaniyivalChorus : She is the embodiment of beauty
Male
Devi padhangal pattaalae yogam varumWhere the divine feet tread, good fortune arrives
Chorus :Suga pogam varumChorus : Joyous luxury will arrive
Devi padhangal pattaalae yogam varumWhere the divine feet tread, good fortune arrives
Chorus :Suga pogam varumChorus : Joyous luxury will arrive
Nindru aadungal paadungal thaalangal podungalStand up and dance, sing and clap to the beat
Oo…..oo….oo….oo….Oo…..oo….oo….oo….
Chorus
Kaalil thanga salangai kulungaAs the golden anklets jingle on the feet
Kaigal thaalangal kotti muzhangaAs hands clap and beat the rhythm loudly
Kaalil thanga salangai kulungaAs the golden anklets jingle on the feet
Kaigal thaalangal kotti muzhangaAs hands clap and beat the rhythm loudly
Kaalil thanga salangai kulungaAs the golden anklets jingle on the feet
Chorus
……………………….....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a celebratory dance track expressing fascination, allure, and self-assurance. The singer portrays herself as a celestial nymph like Rambha, capable of enchanting anyone—even the ruling king—with her mesmerizing gaze and joyful dance moves. The track captures the vibrant atmosphere of a dance performance where rhythm, anklet sounds, and melodious chorus converge.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Paaril rambai naanae / Paadum pulli maanae

Comparing the female dancer directly to 'Rambai' (the celestial nymph) and 'pulli maan' (spotted deer) to emphasize grace and beauty.

Simile (Upamai)

Vennilaaavai polae / Vinn meedhirunthu melae

Comparing the dancer's radiance to the bright moon descending from the sky using the word 'polae' (like).

Rhyme / Rhythm (Monai & Etukai)

Kaalil thanga salangai kulunga / Kaigal thaalangal kotti muzhanga

Rhythmic repetition of 'Kaalil' and 'Kaigal' along with rhyming ending words ('kulunga' / 'muzhanga') creates a lively musical beat mirroring dance anklets.

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Trivia

'Asai Magan' (1953) is an early Tamil drama film with lyrics written by Kuyilan, known for bringing rich classical vocabulary into film dance sequences.

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