Adho Andha Paravai Pola – Lyrics and Translation
When I was a child in Australia, someone choreographed an amazing dance for this song. I still remember a lot of it. Go MGR! 🙂
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Pani Vizhum Malar Vanam – Lyrics and translation
The dance is ridiculous in this video but the song is good. Thanks to my dad for correcting the meanings. They make a lot more sense now 🙂 .
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Mayakkama Kalakkama – Lyrics and Translation
Another classic oldie of more philosophical nature. We don’t get these anymore. Thanks to my dad for correcting the meanings.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcW2G5SLjBw
**Mayakkamaa kalakkamaa
Manadhilae kuzhappamaa
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Anthi Mazhai Lyrics and Translations
I think by now it is quite easy to tell I am a big fan of Kamal Hassan. His acting is so versatile, it truly is a pity that just because of the language and/or a cultural barrier, the rest of the world is missing out.
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Balailakka Balailakka – Lyrics and Translation (with end notes)
A.R. Rahman had another party with this movie. He has explored several new styles including hip pop in the movie Shivaji – The Boss. Although it has some lines just for the sake of rhyming lyrics(I will mark these with a ‘*’), this song makes me long for home.
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Pon Maalai Pozhudu Lyrics and Translation
One of Ilayraja’s most popular pieces.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hymujdC0mlw
**Pon maaalaip pozhuthu
Idhu oru pon maalaip pozhudhu
Vaanamagal naanugiraal vaeru udai poonugiraal
(Idhu oru)**
Golden evening time
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Athisaya Raagam Lyrics and Translation
This raagam, called Mahati, has only 4 notes. In Karnatic music, all raagams have either 5, 6 or 7 notes. But Balamurali Krishna invented this one and was critisised for his non-traditional innovation.
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Kanne Kalaimaane Lyrics and Translation
In this song, Kamal’s character is singing to Sridevi’s character. The story of Moondraam Pirai is about a troubled young man who finds a mentally ill girl about to be sold for the first time in a brothal.
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Thakita Thadimi (Salangai Oli) Lyrics Translated
I recommend this beautiful movie to everyone. In this song, the uber-talented dancer has become an alcoholic and he sings and dances referring to the past he shares with the widow who is watching him.
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Vinnodum Mugilodum Lyrics and Translation
If anyone were to remake this song with rock instruments, I think it would hit the rock charts world wide even if no one understood it.
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