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Lyrics & meaning

Varalamo Sugam Peralamo

From Aasai Manaivi · 1977

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Aasai Manaivi1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Varalaamo sugam peralaamoMay I come in, may I experience bliss?
Unthan manjaththil intha maanganiOn your bed, this sweet mango fruit...
Idhazh thannodu manam kondaadumCelebrating in heart alongside the lips,
Mudhal thaampoolam andrae naan thanthathuThe first betel token of love was given by me that day.
Female
Naan varalaamo sugam peralaamoMay I come in, may I experience bliss?
Female
Edhir paarththa kalam ondruA time that was eagerly awaited,
Edharkkaaga…..idharkkaagaFor what purpose?... For this very moment.
Thuyilaatha kannil indruIn eyes that stay awake today,
Thuyilaatha kannil indruIn eyes that stay awake today,
Kadhal neram thulir vidumThe season of love begins to sprout.
Female
Naan varalaamo sugam peralaamoMay I come in, may I experience bliss?
Female
Idaivelai kona neramThe time of interlude has ended,
Ini yaedhu kidaiyaathuThere is no separation or delay anymore.
Idaiyodu thaangum paaramThe weight supported at the waist,
Idaiyodu thaangum paaramThe weight supported at the waist,
Kannan……iru karam vaangaMay Lord Krishna take it with both hands.
Female
Naan varalaamo sugam peralaamoMay I come in, may I experience bliss?
Female
Panneeril neenthi kaliththuSwimming in rose water and rejoicing,
Kalaippaara….karai yaeraTo relieve weariness... and reach the shore,
Panneeril neenthi kaliththuSwimming in rose water and rejoicing,
Kalaippaara….karai yaeraTo relieve weariness... and reach the shore,
Venneeril kaalai kuliththuBathing in warm water in the morning,
Venneeril kaalai kuliththuBathing in warm water in the morning,
Gaanam uravugal vendumI desire melodic music and intimate bonds.
Female
Naan varalaamo sugam peralaamoMay I come in, may I experience bliss?
Unthan manjaththil intha maanganiOn your bed, this sweet mango fruit...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Varalaamo sugam peralaamo from Aasai Manaivi (1977) is a deeply intimate romantic duet expressing romantic longing, excitement, and bliss. The lyrics portray the heroine playfully seeking permission to enter her lover's embrace, comparing herself to a ripe, precious fruit (maangani) awaiting her beloved on his bed.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Unthan manjaththil intha maangani

Comparing the heroine to a ripe mango ('maangani') waiting on the lover's bed, symbolizing sweetness and desirability.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Panneeril neenthi kaliththu / Venneeril kaalai kuliththu

The second consonant sound 'nnee' matches across consecutive lines ('Panneeril' and 'Venneeril').

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Thuyilaatha kannil indru

Repetition of key lines to heighten poetic intensity and musical rhythm.

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Trivia

The song is composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali for the 1977 film Aasai Manaivi. Vaali masterfully uses traditional cultural symbols like 'thaampoolam' (betel leaves offering) to metaphorically describe intimacy and commitment within marital bonds.

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