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Thazhuvum Pozhuthe Nazhuvum

From Oonjalaadum Uravugal · 1985

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Shailaja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Oonjalaadum Uravugal
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
20 Dec 2020

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Aaa…..aa…..aa….aa…
Thazhuvum pozhuthae nazhuvum nilavae
Azhagae aruginil vaa anbae vaa vaa
Female :Mm….mhheem…
Male :Thazhuvum pozhuthae nazhuvum nilavae
Azhagae aruginil vaa anbae vaa vaa
Female :Mm….mhheem…
Semmaangani…ee…
Irandu ondru thirandu
En kann munbu pennaanathu
Ada en nenju ennaavathu
Nazhuvum nilavai thazhuvum azhagae
Uyirae aruginil vaa innum vaa vaa
Female :Mm….mhheem…
Unthan karam yaedho seigindrathu
Roja mazhai indru peigindrathu
Male :Kadhalai solluthu kangalai killuthu
Kanni unthan azhagu
Female :Manmatha vaelaiyil anjuthu penn mayil
Thalli nindru pazhgu
Madimeedhu pennae unnai adai kaakkavaa
Female :Dhinasari
Male :Karainthathu vetkkangal
Female :Ilamaiyai kattungal
Male :Iniyenna sattangal
Female :Adikkadi ilamanam thudikkaiyil
Enna vaedhaanthangal
Thazhuvum pozhuthae nazhuvum nilavae
Azhagae aruginil vaa anbae vaa vaa
Nazhuvum nilavai thazhuvum azhagae
Uyirae aruginil vaa innum vaa vaa
Female :Mm….mhheem…
Semmaangani…ee…
Irandu ondru thirandu
En kann munbu pennaanathu
Ada en nenju ennaavathu
Nee kondathu verum pennin manam
Naan kandathu athu raaman kunam
Female :Un manam pon manam
En kunam penn kunam
Kollai poga vidumo
Ilai vizhum kilai vizhum
Malar vizhum maram vizhum
Vaanam mannil vizhumo
Female :Irunthaaluum kannaa
Pennin manam ketkuthaa
Azhagiya pennae nee
Avasaram kollaathae
Female :Pengalin kann padumae
Theruvinil nillaathae
Male: Sari sari athaividu idhazhkodu
Pennae naalaanathae….
Nazhuvum nilavai thazhuvum azhagae
Uyirae aruginil vaa innum vaa vaa
Semmaangani…ee…
Irandu ondru thirandu
En kann munbu pennaanathu
Ada en nenju ennaavathu….
Aa... Aa... Aa... Aa...
O moon that slips away just when embraced,
Come closer, my beauty, come to me, my love, come, come!
Female: Mm... Mh-mm...
Male: O moon that slips away just when embraced,
Come closer, my beauty, come to me, my love, come, come!
Female: Mm... Mh-mm...
Two ripe, luscious mangoes...
...have merged into one,
and taken the form of a woman before my eyes!
Ah, what will become of my heart?
O handsome one who embraces the slipping moon,
Come closer, my life, come even closer, come, come!
Female: Mm... Mh-mm...
Your gentle touch is doing something to me,
today, a shower of roses is falling!
Male: It speaks of love and teases the eyes,
this youthful beauty of yours.
Female: In this hour of passion, this shy peahen is afraid;
keep your distance and learn some patience!
Shall I hold you close on my lap and keep you warm, girl?
Female: Every single day?
Male: All shyness has melted away!
Female: Keep your youthful impulses in check!
Male: What rules are left now?
Female: When a young heart flutters so often,
what is the point of philosophy?
O moon that slips away just when embraced,
Come closer, my beauty, come to me, my love, come, come!
O handsome one who embraces the slipping moon,
Come closer, my life, come even closer, come, come!
Female: Mm... Mh-mm...
Two ripe, luscious mangoes...
...have merged into one,
and taken the form of a woman before my eyes!
Ah, what will become of my heart?
You have only the tender heart of a woman,
while what I see in you is Rama's noble character.
Female: Your heart is pure gold,
and my nature is that of a woman;
would it ever let itself be stolen away?
Leaves may fall, branches may fall,
flowers may fall, whole trees may fall,
but could the sky ever crash to the ground?
Female: Even so, my dear,
does a woman's anxious heart easily listen?
My beautiful girl, you...
...must not rush into things.
Female: Other women's envious eyes might fall upon us,
so do not stand out in the street!
Male: Alright, alright, forget all that and give me a kiss,
my girl, it has been so long...
O handsome one who embraces the slipping moon,
Come closer, my life, come even closer, come, come!
Two ripe, luscious mangoes...
...have merged into one,
and taken the form of a woman before my eyes!
Ah, what will become of my heart?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a sensual and poetic romantic duet between two lovers expressing their intense desire, intimacy, and playful courtship. The male lover praises the divine feminine beauty of his partner, comparing her curves and grace to ripe fruit and the glowing moon, while beckoning her closer. The female lover playfully hesitates, invoking modesty and caution, yet acknowledges her own racing pulse and deep affection for him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Thazhuvum pozhuthae nazhuvum nilavae

Comparing the beloved to a 'nazhuvum nilavu' (slipping moon) and 'semmaangani' (ripe red fruit) to emphasize her elusive allure and physical beauty.

Internal Rhyme / Assonance (Iyaibu / Monai)

Thazhuvum pozhuthae nazhuvum nilavae

Rhythmic rhyming words 'Thazhuvum' (embracing) and 'Nazhuvum' (slipping) create melodic flow.

Hyperbole (Uruvagap Uravu / Adukku)

Roja mazhai indru peigindrathu

Describing intimate romantic warmth as a 'roja mazhai' (rain of roses) falling down.

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Trivia

Written by Vairamuthu for the 1985 film 'Oonjalaadum Uravugal', this song features Vairamuthu's signature blend of classical Tamil metaphors (such as comparing modesty and desire through nature) combined with modern romantic sensibilities.

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