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Lyrics & meaning

Yaarukku Yaar Endru Theriyaadha

From Aasai Mugam · 1965

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Aasai Mugam1965

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ahaaa…ahaa…aaahaa…aa ..ahaa…Ahaaa... ahaa... aaahaa... aa ..ahaa...
Yaarukku yaar endru theriyaadhaaIs it not known who belongs to whom?
Indha oorukku unmai puriyaadhaaDoesn't this town understand the truth?
Yaarukku yaar endru theriyaadhaaIs it not known who belongs to whom?
Indha oorukku unmai puriyaadhaaDoesn't this town understand the truth?
Yaarukku yaar endru theriyaadhaaIs it not known who belongs to whom?
Female
Thirumana medaiyai thaedi vandhenI came searching for the wedding stage,
En thalaivan thiruvadi naadi vandhenI came seeking the sacred feet of my lord,
Thirumana medaiyai thaedi vandhenI came searching for the wedding stage,
En thalaivan thiruvadi naadi vandhenI came seeking the sacred feet of my lord,
Thirumana medaiyai thaedi vandhenI came searching for the wedding stage,
Male
Imaigal moodiya kannaagaLike eyes gently covered by eyelids,
Idhayam thediya pennaagaAs the woman my heart searched for,
Female
Oho oho ohohohoOho oho ohohoho
Male
Imaigal moodiya kannaagaLike eyes gently covered by eyelids,
Idhayam thediya pennaagaAs the woman my heart searched for,
Iravaai pagalaai nee irukkaWhile you exist as my night and day,
Iravaai pagalaai nee irukkaWhile you exist as my night and day,
Uravaai uyiraai naaniruppenI shall remain as your kin and your life.
Aahahaa …ohoooooAahahaa ...ohooooo
Hmmmm mmmm hmm…..Hmmmm mmmm hmm...
Yaarukku yaar endru theriyaadhaaIs it not known who belongs to whom?
Female
Ooraar vaarthaiyai ketkaamalWithout paying heed to the words of townspeople,
Utraar mugathai paarkkaamalWithout looking at the faces of relatives,
Male :Mhum mhum mhumMale: Mhum mhum mhum
Female
Ooraar vaarthaiyai ketkaamalWithout paying heed to the words of townspeople,
Utraar mugathai paarkkaamalWithout looking at the faces of relatives,
Neraai nenjil nindravaraeOh one who stood directly in my heart,
Ninaivaal ennai vendravaraeOh one who conquered me with your thoughts,
Ahaa hmmm oh oh oh oh hmmmAhaa hmmm oh oh oh oh hmmm
Yaarukku yaar endru theriyaadhaaIs it not known who belongs to whom?
Male
Paruvam endroru pozhudhu varumA season called youth will arrive,
Paavai endroru thevai varumA need called a maiden will arise,
Paruvam endroru pozhudhu varumA season called youth will arrive,
Paavai endroru thevai varumA need called a maiden will arise,
Female
Uruvam endroru azhagu varumA beauty called physical form will arrive,
Uruvam endroru azhagu varumA beauty called physical form will arrive,
Ovvoru naalum pazhaga varumIt will grow familiar with each passing day,
Male
Pazhagum varaiyil thayakkam varumThere is hesitation until intimacy grows,
Pazhagiya pinnaal mayakkam varumThere is enchantment once intimacy takes root,
Pazhagum varaiyil thayakkam varumThere is hesitation until intimacy grows,
Pazhagiya pinnaal mayakkam varumThere is enchantment once intimacy takes root,
Female
Kaadhal kaavalai kadandhu varumLove will cross all barriers and guards,
Kaalangal dhorum thodarndhu varumAnd continue through all ages of time.
AahaaaAahaaa
Male :HmmmmMale: Hmmm
Female :Oh oh oh ohFemale: Oh oh oh oh
Male :HummmmmmMale: Hummmmmm

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Yaarukku Yaar Endru Theriyaadhaa' expresses the philosophical yet deeply romantic sentiment of destiny in love and marriage. It emphasizes that romantic destinies are pre-determined, questioning why society fails to realize that certain souls are destined for each other regardless of social gossip or family expectations.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Muran (Antithesis)

Iravaai pagalaai nee irukka

Contrasting 'Iravu' (Night) and 'Pagal' (Day) to express complete, round-the-clock presence.

Iyaipu (Rhyme)

Pazhagum varaiyil thayakkam varum / Pazhagiya pinnaal mayakkam varum

Matching end sounds with 'thayakkam varum' (hesitation comes) and 'mayakkam varum' (intoxication/fascination comes).

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Paruvam endroru pozhudhu varum / Paavai endroru thevai varum

Repetition of the initial sound 'Pa' in consecutive lines.

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Trivia

The film 'Aasai Mugam' (1965) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. M. Subbiah Naidu with lyrics written by the celebrated poet Vaali.

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