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Lyrics & meaning

Vazhgave Valargave

From Muthukkal Moondru · 1987

Lyricist
T. Rajendar
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
T. Rajendar
Details
Muthukkal Moondru1987

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Vaazhgavey….ae….valargavey…ae…May you live long... may you prosper...
Bible kaattum paadhai kondu neeyum vaazhgaMay you live following the path shown by the Bible
Paaril vaazhum ullam yaavum vaazhththa vaazhgaMay you live blessed by every living soul in this world
Happy birthday to youHappy birthday to you
Chorus :Happy birthday to youHappy birthday to you
Male :Many more happy returns of the dayMany more happy returns of the day
Chorus :Many more happy returns of the dayMany more happy returns of the day
Male
Pookkal thoovum vanna solai polaLike a colorful garden shower of flowers
Paakkal paadum unthan thozhiyar vaazhththaAs your friends sing poems to wish you
Pookkal thoovum vanna solai polaLike a colorful garden shower of flowers
Chorus :Aaa….aaaa….aa…Aaa... aaaa... aa...
Male :Paakkal paadum unthan thozhiyar vaazhththaAs your friends sing poems to wish you
Chorus :Aaa….aaaa….aa…Aaa... aaaa... aa...
Male
Aayiram enna pallaayiram aanduNot just a thousand, but for tens of thousands of years
Aaruyir magale vaazhanum neeyaeMy precious daughter, you must live long
Agilam pottra anbaai neeyumvaazhgaLive with love so that the whole world praises you
Palarum pottra panpaai neeyum vaazhgaLive with virtuous character so that everyone praises you
Male
Vaazhgavey….ae….valargave….ae….May you live long... may you prosper...
Male
Oliyai sinthum mezhugin nenjam polaLike the heart of a candle shedding light
Udhavigal seiyyanum karunai ullam pongaYou must render help with an overflowing compassionate heart
Oliyai sinthum mezhugin nenjam polaLike the heart of a candle shedding light
Chorus :Aaa….aaaa….aa…Aaa... aaaa... aa...
Male :Udhavigal seiyyanum karunai ullam pongaYou must render help with an overflowing compassionate heart
Chorus :Aaa….aaaa….aa…Aaa... aaaa... aa...
Male
Aduththavar thuyarai thudaikkanum magalaeYou must wipe away the sorrow of others, my daughter
Antha devan vazhiyil nadakkanum magalaeYou must walk in the path of God, my daughter
Kann pol valarththaen unnai vaazhgaI raised you like my own eyes, may you live long
Karththar kaappar kannae neeyum vaazhgaThe Lord will protect you, my dear child, may you live long
Male
Vaazhgavey….ae….valargavey…ae…May you live long... may you prosper...
Bible kaattum paadhai kondu neeyum vaazhgaMay you live following the path shown by the Bible
Paaril vaazhum ullam yaavum vaazhththa vaazhgaMay you live blessed by every living soul in this world
Happy birthday to youHappy birthday to you
Chorus :Happy birthday to youHappy birthday to you
Male :Many more happy returns of the dayMany more happy returns of the day
Chorus :Many more happy returns of the dayMany more happy returns of the day

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a heartfelt birthday blessing sung by a loving father to his daughter. He wishes her a long, prosperous, and meaningful life guided by faith, righteousness, and compassion. Drawing upon biblical values, he encourages her to spread light like a candle, show kindness to others, and walk in God's path.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Oliyai sinthum mezhugin nenjam pola”

Compares the daughter's caring heart to a candle melting and giving light ('Oliyai sinthum mezhugin nenjam pola').

Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)

“Agilam pottra anbaai neeyumvaazhga”

Repetition of the 'g' sound in the second character of consecutive lines (Agilam / Palarum).

Initial Rhyme (Monaif)

“Pookkal thoovum vanna solai pola / Paakkal paadum unthan thozhiyar vaazhththa”

Repetition of starting sound 'P' in 'Pookkal' and 'Paakkal'.

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Trivia

T. Rajendar wrote, composed, and directed 'Muthukkal Moondru' (1987). He is known for using rhyming Tamil couplets and signature rhythmic musical arrangements in all his film tracks.

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