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Lyrics & meaning

Varungala Ulagam

From Avan Amaran · 1958

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
Jikki, Chorus
Music director
T. M. Ibrahim
Details
Avan Amaran1958

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Lallallaa lalalallaaTra-la-la la-la-la-la
Lallallaa lalalallaaTra-la-la la-la-la-la
Varungaala ulgam namathendraeySaying that the future world is ours,
Paaduvom aaduvomLet us sing and dance!
Female
Lallallaa lalalallaaTra-la-la la-la-la-la
Lallallaa lalalallaaTra-la-la la-la-la-la
Chorus
Lallallaa lalalallaaTra-la-la la-la-la-la
Female :Varunkaala ulagam namathendraeyFemale: Saying that the future world is ours,
Paaduvom aaduvomLet us sing and dance!
Chorus
Laala lallaa laala lallaa lallaaLa-la la-la la-la la-la la-la
Lallallaa lallallaaTra-la-la tra-la-la
Female
Vanna maamalar poleLike colorful, splendid flowers,
Manam veesiduvom naamaeWe shall spread our fragrance!
Vanna maamalar poleLike colorful, splendid flowers,
Manam veesiduvom naamaeWe shall spread our fragrance!
Female
Vaanavil polae jaalangal seiyyumCreating magic like a bright rainbow,
Ponnaana valipam vanthathanaalaeBecause the golden era of youth has arrived,
Endrum ariyaatha ananthamaeA joy never known or felt before,
Nenjam kondaaduthe thannaalae…ooo….Our heart celebrates on its own... oh...
Chorus
Lala laalla lallaa lala laalla lallaaLa-la la-la la-la la-la la-la
Lala laalla lallaa lala laalla lallaaLa-la la-la la-la la-la la-la
Female
Aasaiyum nesamum kangalinaalDesire and affection through our eyes,
Alanthu kaattiduvomWe shall measure and demonstrate!
Aasaiyum nesamum kangalinaalDesire and affection through our eyes,
Alanthu kaattiduvomWe shall measure and demonstrate!
Female
Azhagu konjum amuthai minjumExuding charming beauty and surpassing sweet nectar,
Anbaana mozhi tharumOffering words filled with love,
Inba moottiduvom dhinam naamae…oh…We shall spark happiness every single day... oh...
Chorus
Laala lallaa laala lallaa lallaaLa-la la-la la-la la-la la-la
Lallallaa lallallaaTra-la-la tra-la-la
Female
Varungaala ulagaam namathendraeySaying that the future world is ours,
Paaduvom aaduvom…..Let us sing and dance...
Chorus
Lala laalla lallaa lala laalla lallaaLa-la la-la la-la la-la la-la
Lala laalla lallaa lala laalla lallaaLa-la la-la la-la la-la la-la

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Varungaala Ulgam Namathendraey' from the 1958 film 'Avan Amaran' is an uplifting and joyful anthem celebrating youth, optimism, and the promise of tomorrow. Penned by A. Maruthakasi and set to music by T. M. Ibrahim, the song highlights how young hearts, filled with vitality and love, spread joy and beauty like blooming flowers and vibrant rainbows. Sung with immense cheer by Jikki and chorus, it encourages youth to embrace life's precious golden phase with song, dance, and affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Vanna maamalar pole / Vaanavil polae jaalangal seiyyum”

Comparing youthful presence and actions to blooming colorful flowers and vibrant rainbows using 'pole'.

Second-letter Rhyme (Etukai)

“Vanna maamalar pole / Manam veesiduvom naamae”

The second letter 'n' matches between 'Vanna' and 'Manam' (or 'Inba'), creating rhythmic harmony.

Hyperbole (Athiyayokthi)

“Azhagu konjum amuthai minjum”

Describing loving speech as something that surpasses divine nectar ('amuthai minjum').

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Trivia

'Avan Amaran' (1958) features music by T. M. Ibrahim and lyrics by A. Maruthakasi. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi was renowned for embedding progressive and optimistic themes suited for youth empowerment in contemporary 1950s cinema.

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