K. J. Yesudas and Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi perform ‘Aruvimagal Alaiyosai’ from the album Jeevanadi. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer V. Dakshinamurthy shape a romantic exchange framed through natural imagery.
Aruvimagal Alaiyosai
K. J. Yesudas | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi • From “Jeevanadi”
Aruvimagal Alaiyosai Lyrics Translation (from “Jeevanadi”)
Kannadasan contrasts the woman’s voice with waterfall rhythms and bangle chimes. The man’s speech earns comparisons to a koel’s call and Tamil’s melodic qualities, elevating cultural identity alongside romance.
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Aruvi Magal Alai OsaiThe rhythmic song of the waterfall’s daughter
Indha Azhagu Magal Valai OsaiThe tinkling chime of this beauty’s bangles
Aruvi Magal Alai OsaiThe rhythmic song of the waterfall’s daughter
Indha Azhagu Magal Valai OsaiThe tinkling chime of this beauty’s bangles
Podhigai Malai Mazhai SaaralThe misty drizzle of Podhigai peak
Undhan Poovidhazhin Madhu SaaralThe honeyed spray from your petal-lips
Aruvi Magal Alai OsaiThe rhythmic song of the waterfall’s daughter
Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aaa AaAa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aaa Aa
Thaenozhugum KuyilosaiThe honeyed call of the koel
En Thalaiva Un TamilosaiMy love, the music of your Tamil speech
Thavazhndhu Varum Kulir KaattruThe cool breeze that drifts along
Adhu Sumandhu Varum Pudhu PattuBearing a brand new melody
Thaenozhugum KuyilosaiThe honeyed call of the koel
Kadal Konda Neelam Kann Vizhi VaangaHer eyes steal the ocean’s deep blue
Kani Konda Saaru Idhazhgalil ThaenghaSweet fruit nectar pools on her lips
Neer Konda Megham Koondhalil NeendhaRain-heavy clouds drift through her hair
Ner Vandhu Nindren Kaigalil YendhaI’ve come to her, arms open to hold her
Aruvi Magal Alai OsaiThe rhythmic song of the waterfall’s daughter
Madal Kanda Thaazhai Vaavendru SollaThe petaled screw-pine beckons ‘Come’
Kulir Konda Vaadai Aasaiyil ThullaChilly northern winds leap with longing
Udan Vandhu Serndhen Uravu Ennai KollaI’ve rushed to her, let our bond consume me
Uyir Konda Inbam Naanum Enna SollaHow can I voice this soul-stirring joy?
Thaenozhugum KuyilosaiThe honeyed call of the koel
En Thalaiva Un TamilosaiMy love, the music of your Tamil speech
Aruvi Magal Alai OsaiThe rhythmic song of the waterfall’s daughter
Indha Azhagu Magal Valai OsaiThe tinkling chime of this beauty’s bangles
Aruvi Magal Alai OsaiThe rhythmic song of the waterfall’s daughter
Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aaa AaAa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aaa Aa
Aruvimagal Alaiyosai Music Video
Mutual admiration through precise nature metaphors defines the Aruvimagal Alaiyosai lyrics meaning. Each partner’s traits merge elemental grandeur with intimate human connection in equal measure.