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Lyrics & meaning

Ulagathil Naan Vazhvathu

From Oomai Janangal · 1984

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Oomai Janangal1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ulagaththil naan vaazhvathuMy living in this world
Ullaasam kondaavaeIs only to celebrate joy
Ulagaththil naan vaazhvathuMy living in this world
Ullaasam kondaavaeIs only to celebrate joy
Female
Oraayiram peraasaigalA thousand great desires
Ullaththil neeraaduthae…Are bathing inside my heart...
Oraayiram peraasaigalA thousand great desires
Ullaththil neeraaduthae….Are bathing inside my heart...
Female
Engae sorkkam undoWherever heaven exists
En kaalgal selgindranaMy feet travel towards it
Engae sorkkam undoWherever heaven exists
En kaalgal selgindranaMy feet travel towards it
Female
En meni pon kopuramMy body is a golden temple tower
Engaeyum en naadagamEverywhere is my stage play
En veenaiyil orr raagamaeThere is a single melody on my veena
Ennaalum kalyaanamaeEvery day is a wedding celebration
En veenaiyil orr raagamaeThere is a single melody on my veena
Ennaalum kalyaanamae…..Every day is a wedding celebration...
Female
Ulagaththil naan vaazhvathuMy living in this world
Ullaasam kondaavaeIs only to celebrate joy
Female
Naalai endraalennaWhat does tomorrow even matter?
Yaar solli naan ketpathuWhose advice should I listen to?
Naalai endraalennaWhat does tomorrow even matter?
Yaar solli naan ketpathuWhose advice should I listen to?
Female
Anantham en vaarththaiyilBliss flows in my words
Aadungal ponnoonjalilSwing on the golden swing
Sevvaayithazh thaenooruthuHoney drips from my red lips
Thaeroda naan theduthuSearching to ride along with the chariot
Sevvaayithazh thaenooruthuHoney drips from my red lips
Thaeroda naan theduthuSearching to ride along with the chariot
Female
Ulagaththil naan vaazhvathuMy living in this world
Ullaasam kondaavaeIs only to celebrate joy
Female
Oraayiram peraasaigalA thousand great desires
Ullaththil neeraaduthae…Are bathing inside my heart...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This exuberant track expresses a carefree philosophy of living in the present and pursuing ultimate pleasure. The song portrays a heroine who views life as an ongoing celebration, unrestrained by societal dictates or worries about tomorrow. Her heart overflows with boundless desires, and every day feels like a grand festivity. Using evocative metaphors—such as describing her body as a golden tower and her speech as overflowing with honey—the lyricist captures the sensory richness of youth and passion. Accomposed by Gangai Amaran's vibrant music and brought to life by S. Janaki's expressive rendition, the song is an ode to joy, freedom, and indulgence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

En meni pon kopuram

Compares her physical form directly to a grand golden temple tower ('pon kopuram') to signify beauty, preciousness, and stature.

Moonaal / Initial Alliteration (Monai)

Ulagaththil naan vaazhvathu / Ullaasam kondaavae

Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'U' across lines ('Ulagaththil', 'Ullaasam', 'Ullaththil') creating rhythmic harmony.

Sensory Imagery

Sevvaayithazh thaenooruthu

Uses vivid gustatory and physical imagery ('sevvaayithazh thaenooruthu') to depict sweetness and romantic allure.

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Trivia

'Oomai Janangal' (1984) is a social drama film featuring music by Gangai Amaran. This song stands out for S. Janaki's dynamic vocal delivery, perfectly balancing playfulness and melodic richness in a classic mid-80s style.

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