Alaiyila Mithanthava
From Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- T. R. Mahalingam, Ilayaraja, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Alaiyilae mithanthava | She who floated on the waves |
| Kadalilae valanthava thaan | She who grew up in the sea |
| Maina maina | Maina, maina |
| Aranmanai kuyil vanthu | The palace cuckoo came |
| Adhanudan kalanthathu | And blended with her |
| Oh manna manna | Oh king, oh king |
| Chorus | |
| Iru manam inaithathu lesa | Is it easy for two hearts to unite? |
| Thirumanam mudinthathu raasa | The marriage is completed, my king |
| {Vayasula sirusunga | {They are young in age |
| Unga manam perusunga | Your heart is big |
| Vaazhthunga oh raasa} (2) | Bless them, oh king} (2) |
| Chorus | |
| Alaiyilae mithanthava | She who floated on the waves |
| Kadalilae valanthava thaan | She who grew up in the sea |
| Maina maina | Maina, maina |
| Male | |
| {Valathavanae | {The one who raised him |
| Vazhi maranthaandi | Has forgotten the right path |
| Adi aathi | Oh my goodness |
| Arasan magan | The son of a king |
| Aandi aanaandi} (2) | Has turned into a beggar} (2) |
| Male | |
| Cheran maga poothirukka | While the daughter of Chera blossomed |
| Cholan maga kaathirukka | While the daughter of Chola waited |
| Cheran maga poothirukka | While the daughter of Chera blossomed |
| Cholan maga kaathirukka | While the daughter of Chola waited |
| Ponnu thara anuppi | He sent a palm-leaf message |
| Vittaan olaiya | Offering a bride |
| Ivanukku porukka villai | He could not tolerate this |
| Kaatti vitaan velaiyai | He played a mischievous trick |
| Male | |
| Ei valathavanae | Hey, you who raised him |
| Vazhi maranthaandi | Forgot the right path |
| Adi aathi | Oh my goodness |
| Arasan magan | The king's son |
| Aandi aanaandi | Has turned into a beggar |
| Male | |
| Poruthamunna | If you talk about compatibility |
| Porutham idhungaa | This is true match |
| Enga raasa | Our king |
| Varuthamenna | Why this sorrow |
| Varutham venaanga | Sorrow is not needed |
| Chorus | |
| Poruthamunna | If you talk about compatibility |
| Porutham idhungaa | This is true match |
| Enga raasa | Our king |
| Varuthamenna | Why this sorrow |
| Varutham venaanga | Sorrow is not needed |
| Male | |
| Jaathagathil suzhi irukka | When there is a curl mark in horoscope |
| Thaavi vanthu kili azhaikka | When a parrot comes fluttering and calling |
| Ilavarasan ponadhenna | Why did the prince go away? |
| Paavama indha | Is it a sin? |
| Sabaiyinilae saadhikkoru | To achieve something in this assembly |
| Nyayamaa raasa | Is this fair, oh king? |
| Female | |
| Anjaaru dhesaththu | King of five or six countries |
| Raasa neenga | You are a king |
| Pala anubhavam arinjavanga | Who has experienced so much |
| Sollaama kollaama nadanthathunga | Things happened without telling or asking |
| Itha mannichu maranthudunga | Forgive and forget this |
| Female | |
| Paalooti thaalaatti | Nurtured with milk and lullabies |
| Paaratti valathen | I raised him with praise |
| Yedhyedho nadanthathunga | Various unexpected things happened |
| Ini podhum pidivatham | Enough of stubbornness now |
| Onga kobam | Your anger |
| Perum paavam thaan | Is a great sin |
| Vaazhattum vazha vidunga | Let them live, allow them to live |
| Female | |
| En mannadhi mannaa | My king of kings |
| Naan manikka sonna | When I asked you to forgive |
| Ellaaga vedikiringa | Why do you explode like fireworks? |
| Pilla paasatha kaataama | Without showing maternal affection |
| Kobatha kaati | Showing only anger |
| Nallathaan nadikiringa | You act very well |
| Chorus | |
| Enga mannadhi mannaa | Our king of kings |
| Un kobatha maranthu | Forget your anger |
| Mannichu vazhi vidunga | Forgive and pave the way |
| Male | |
| Po po po raani | Go, go, go, queen |
| Adadada po po po raani | Oh dear, go, go, go, queen |
| Arasanin parambarai | The lineage of the king |
| Gauravam pochu | Its dignity is lost |
| Siruthaikku piranthathu | Born to a leopard |
| Siru nari aachu | Has become a small fox |
| Mayilukkum kaakaikkum | A marriage between a peacock |
| Thirumanam aachu | And a crow has taken place |
| Magudamum kuraindhathu | The crown's dignity has diminished |
| Ini enna pechu | What is left to talk about now? |
| Male | |
| Saetrai poosuvadhu | Smearing mud on myself |
| Enadhu palakkam alla | Is not my habit |
| Aatril eranguvadhu | Stepping into the muddy river |
| Arasanin vazhakam alla | Is not a king's custom |
| Po po po raani | Go, go, go, queen |
| Adadada po po po raani | Oh dear, go, go, go, queen |
| Male | |
| Vendhae yen indha kobam | Oh king, why this anger? |
| Sollungammaa | Tell us, mother |
| Chorus :Vendhae yen indha kobam | Chorus: Oh king, why this anger? |
| Male :Ungal vaarisu varunthum | Male: Seeing your heir suffer |
| Vaazhthiyae aaganum | You must give your blessing |
| Vendhae yen indha kobam | Oh king, why this anger? |
| Chorus :Vendhae yen indha kobam | Chorus: Oh king, why this anger? |
| Female | |
| Raasathi raasa | King of kings |
| Pen paavaam vendaam | Do not cause distress to a woman |
| Nee vaazhtha vaa mannavaa | Come bless them, oh ruler |
| Shree gangai aatril | In the sacred River Ganges |
| Sitrodai sernthaal | If a small stream merges |
| Adhu kooda gangai allava | Does that not also become the Ganges? |
| Chorus | |
| Raasathi raasa | King of kings |
| Pen paavaam vendaam | Do not cause distress to a woman |
| Nee vaazhtha vaa mannavaa | Come bless them, oh ruler |
| Male | |
| Raani un kannil | Queen, in your eyes |
| Kanneerai kandaal | If I see tears |
| En nenju thaangaathamma | My heart cannot bear it, my lady |
| Kalyaana jodi | May the wedded couple |
| Sangeetham paadi | Singing music together |
| Nooraandu kaalam vaazhattum… | Live for a hundred years... |
| Chorus | |
| Laalila laali laalila laali | Lullaby rhythm, lullaby, lullaby rhythm, lullaby |
| Laalila laalila lii | Lullaby rhythm, lullaby |
| Laalila laali laalila laali | Lullaby rhythm, lullaby, lullaby rhythm, lullaby |
| Laalila laalila lii | Lullaby rhythm, lullaby |
மற்றும் பி. சுஷீலா
She who floated on the waves
She who grew up in the sea
Maina, maina
The palace cuckoo came
And blended with her
Oh king, oh king
அலையிலே மிதந்தவ
கடலிலே வளந்தவதான்
மைனா மைனா
அரண்மனக் குயில் வந்து
அதனுடன் கலந்தது
ஓ.....மன்னா......மன்னா.....
Is it easy for two hearts to unite?
The marriage is completed, my king
{They are young in age
Your heart is big
Bless them, oh king} (2)
இரு மனம் இணைந்தது லேசா
திருமணம் முடிந்தது ராசா
{வயசுல சிறுசுங்க
உங்க மனம் பெருசுங்க
வாழ்த்துங்க ஓ....ராசா.....} (2)
She who floated on the waves
She who grew up in the sea
Maina, maina
அலையிலே மிதந்தவ
கடலிலே வளந்தவதான்
மைனா மைனா
{The one who raised him
Has forgotten the right path
Oh my goodness
The son of a king
Has turned into a beggar} (2)
{வளத்தவனே
வழி மறந்தாண்டி அடி ஆத்தி
அரசன் மகன்
ஆண்டி ஆனான்டி} (2)
While the daughter of Chera blossomed
While the daughter of Chola waited
While the daughter of Chera blossomed
While the daughter of Chola waited
He sent a palm-leaf message
Offering a bride
He could not tolerate this
He played a mischievous trick
சேரன் மக பூத்திருக்கா
சோழன் மக காத்திருக்கா
சேரன் மக பூத்திருக்கா
சோழன் மக காத்திருக்கா
பொண்ணு தர
அனுப்பிட்டான் ஓலையை
இவனுக்கு பொறுக்கவில்லை
காட்டிவிட்டான் வேலையை........
Hey, you who raised him
Forgot the right path
Oh my goodness
The king's son
Has turned into a beggar
ஏய் வளத்தவனே
வழி மறந்தாண்டி அடி ஆத்தி
அரசன் மகன்
ஆண்டி ஆனான்டி
If you talk about compatibility
This is true match
Our king
Why this sorrow
Sorrow is not needed
பொருத்தமின்னா
பொருத்தமிதுங்க எங்கராசா
வருத்தமென்ன
வருத்தம் வேணாங்க
If you talk about compatibility
This is true match
Our king
Why this sorrow
Sorrow is not needed
பொருத்தமின்னா
பொருத்தமிதுங்க எங்கராசா
வருத்தமென்ன
வருத்தம் வேணாங்க
When there is a curl mark in horoscope
When a parrot comes fluttering and calling
Why did the prince go away?
Is it a sin?
To achieve something in this assembly
Is this fair, oh king?
ஜாதகத்தில் சுழியிருக்க
தாவி வந்து கிளி அழைக்க
இளவரசன் போனதென்ன பாவமா
இந்த சபையினிலே
சாதிக்கொரு நியாயமா.....
King of five or six countries
You are a king
Who has experienced so much
Things happened without telling or asking
Forgive and forget this
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
பொருத்தமின்னா
பொருத்தமிதுங்க எங்கராசா
வருத்தமென்ன
வருத்தம் வேணாங்க
Nurtured with milk and lullabies
I raised him with praise
Various unexpected things happened
Enough of stubbornness now
Your anger
Is a great sin
Let them live, allow them to live
அஞ்சாறு தேசத்து ராசா நீங்க
பல அனுபவம் அறிஞ்சவங்க
சொல்லாம கொள்ளாம நடந்ததுங்க
இத மன்னிச்சு மறந்துடுங்க
My king of kings
When I asked you to forgive
Why do you explode like fireworks?
Without showing maternal affection
Showing only anger
You act very well
பாலூட்டி தாலாட்டி
பாராட்டி வளத்தேன்
ஏதேதோ நடந்ததுங்க
இனி போதும் பிடிவாதம்
ஒங்க கோபம்
பெரும் பாவந்தான்
வாழட்டும் வாழ விடுங்க
Our king of kings
Forget your anger
Forgive and pave the way
என் மன்னாதி மன்னா
நான் மன்னிக்கச் சொன்னா
எள்ளாக வெடிக்கிறீங்க
பிள்ளைப் பாசத்த காட்டாம
கோபத்த காட்டி
நல்லாத்தான் நடிக்கிறீங்க
Go, go, go, queen
Oh dear, go, go, go, queen
The lineage of the king
Its dignity is lost
Born to a leopard
Has become a small fox
A marriage between a peacock
And a crow has taken place
The crown's dignity has diminished
What is left to talk about now?
எங்க மன்னாதி மன்னா
உன் கோபத்த மறந்து
மன்னிச்சு வழி விடுங்க
Smearing mud on myself
Is not my habit
Stepping into the muddy river
Is not a king's custom
Go, go, go, queen
Oh dear, go, go, go, queen
போ போ போ ராணி
அடடா போ போ போ ராணி
அரசனின் பரம்பரை
கௌரவம் போச்சு
சிறுத்தைக்கு பிறந்தது சிறு நரியாச்சு
மயிலுக்கும் காக்கைக்கும் திருமணமாச்சு
மகுடமும் குறைந்தது இனி என்ன பேச்சு
Oh king, why this anger?
Tell us, mother
Chorus: Oh king, why this anger?
Male: Seeing your heir suffer
You must give your blessing
Oh king, why this anger?
Chorus: Oh king, why this anger?
சேற்றைப் பூசுவது
எனது பழக்கமல்ல
ஆற்றில் இறங்குவது
அரசனின் வழக்கமல்ல
போ போ போ ராணி.........
அடடா போ போ போ ராணி
King of kings
Do not cause distress to a woman
Come bless them, oh ruler
In the sacred River Ganges
If a small stream merges
Does that not also become the Ganges?
வேந்தே ஏனிந்த கோபம்
சொல்லுங்கம்மா
குழு :
வேந்தே ஏனிந்த கோபம்
உங்கள் வாரிசு வருந்தும்
வாழ்த்தியே ஆகணும்
வேந்தே ஏனிந்த கோபம்
குழு :
வேந்தே ஏனிந்த கோபம்
King of kings
Do not cause distress to a woman
Come bless them, oh ruler
ராசாதி ராசா
பெண் பாவம் வேண்டாம்
நீ வாழ்த்த வா மன்னவா
ஸ்ரீ கங்கை ஆற்றில்
சிற்றோடை சேர்ந்தால்
அது கூட கங்கை அல்லவா
Queen, in your eyes
If I see tears
My heart cannot bear it, my lady
May the wedded couple
Singing music together
Live for a hundred years...
ராசாதி ராசா
பெண் பாவம் வேண்டாம்
நீ வாழ்த்த வா மன்னவா
Lullaby rhythm, lullaby, lullaby rhythm, lullaby
Lullaby rhythm, lullaby
Lullaby rhythm, lullaby, lullaby rhythm, lullaby
Lullaby rhythm, lullaby
ராணி உன் கண்ணில்
கண்ணீரைக் கண்டால்
என் நெஞ்சு தாங்காதம்மா
கல்யாண ஜோடி சங்கீதம் பாடி
நூறாண்டு காலம் வாழட்டும்..........
: லா லால லாலி லா லால லாலி
லா லால லாலாலா லி
லா லால லாலி லா லால லாலி
லா லால லாலாலா லி
Alaiyilae mithanthava
She who floated on the waves
Kadalilae valanthava thaan
She who grew up in the sea
Maina maina
Maina, maina
Aranmanai kuyil vanthu
The palace cuckoo came
Adhanudan kalanthathu
And blended with her
Oh manna manna
Oh king, oh king
Iru manam inaithathu lesa
Is it easy for two hearts to unite?
Thirumanam mudinthathu raasa
The marriage is completed, my king
{Vayasula sirusunga
{They are young in age
Unga manam perusunga
Your heart is big
Vaazhthunga oh raasa} (2)
Bless them, oh king} (2)
Alaiyilae mithanthava
She who floated on the waves
Kadalilae valanthava thaan
She who grew up in the sea
Maina maina
Maina, maina
{Valathavanae
{The one who raised him
Vazhi maranthaandi
Has forgotten the right path
Adi aathi
Oh my goodness
Arasan magan
The son of a king
Aandi aanaandi} (2)
Has turned into a beggar} (2)
Cheran maga poothirukka
While the daughter of Chera blossomed
Cholan maga kaathirukka
While the daughter of Chola waited
Cheran maga poothirukka
While the daughter of Chera blossomed
Cholan maga kaathirukka
While the daughter of Chola waited
Ponnu thara anuppi
He sent a palm-leaf message
Vittaan olaiya
Offering a bride
Ivanukku porukka villai
He could not tolerate this
Kaatti vitaan velaiyai
He played a mischievous trick
Ei valathavanae
Hey, you who raised him
Vazhi maranthaandi
Forgot the right path
Adi aathi
Oh my goodness
Arasan magan
The king's son
Aandi aanaandi
Has turned into a beggar
Poruthamunna
If you talk about compatibility
Porutham idhungaa
This is true match
Enga raasa
Our king
Varuthamenna
Why this sorrow
Varutham venaanga
Sorrow is not needed
Poruthamunna
If you talk about compatibility
Porutham idhungaa
This is true match
Enga raasa
Our king
Varuthamenna
Why this sorrow
Varutham venaanga
Sorrow is not needed
Jaathagathil suzhi irukka
When there is a curl mark in horoscope
Thaavi vanthu kili azhaikka
When a parrot comes fluttering and calling
Ilavarasan ponadhenna
Why did the prince go away?
Paavama indha
Is it a sin?
Sabaiyinilae saadhikkoru
To achieve something in this assembly
Nyayamaa raasa
Is this fair, oh king?
Anjaaru dhesaththu
King of five or six countries
Raasa neenga
You are a king
Pala anubhavam arinjavanga
Who has experienced so much
Sollaama kollaama nadanthathunga
Things happened without telling or asking
Itha mannichu maranthudunga
Forgive and forget this
Paalooti thaalaatti
Nurtured with milk and lullabies
Paaratti valathen
I raised him with praise
Yedhyedho nadanthathunga
Various unexpected things happened
Ini podhum pidivatham
Enough of stubbornness now
Onga kobam
Your anger
Perum paavam thaan
Is a great sin
Vaazhattum vazha vidunga
Let them live, allow them to live
En mannadhi mannaa
My king of kings
Naan manikka sonna
When I asked you to forgive
Ellaaga vedikiringa
Why do you explode like fireworks?
Pilla paasatha kaataama
Without showing maternal affection
Kobatha kaati
Showing only anger
Nallathaan nadikiringa
You act very well
Enga mannadhi mannaa
Our king of kings
Un kobatha maranthu
Forget your anger
Mannichu vazhi vidunga
Forgive and pave the way
Po po po raani
Go, go, go, queen
Adadada po po po raani
Oh dear, go, go, go, queen
Arasanin parambarai
The lineage of the king
Gauravam pochu
Its dignity is lost
Siruthaikku piranthathu
Born to a leopard
Siru nari aachu
Has become a small fox
Mayilukkum kaakaikkum
A marriage between a peacock
Thirumanam aachu
And a crow has taken place
Magudamum kuraindhathu
The crown's dignity has diminished
Ini enna pechu
What is left to talk about now?
Saetrai poosuvadhu
Smearing mud on myself
Enadhu palakkam alla
Is not my habit
Aatril eranguvadhu
Stepping into the muddy river
Arasanin vazhakam alla
Is not a king's custom
Po po po raani
Go, go, go, queen
Adadada po po po raani
Oh dear, go, go, go, queen
Vendhae yen indha kobam
Oh king, why this anger?
Sollungammaa
Tell us, mother
Chorus :Vendhae yen indha kobam
Chorus: Oh king, why this anger?
Male :Ungal vaarisu varunthum
Male: Seeing your heir suffer
Vaazhthiyae aaganum
You must give your blessing
Vendhae yen indha kobam
Oh king, why this anger?
Chorus :Vendhae yen indha kobam
Chorus: Oh king, why this anger?
Raasathi raasa
King of kings
Pen paavaam vendaam
Do not cause distress to a woman
Nee vaazhtha vaa mannavaa
Come bless them, oh ruler
Shree gangai aatril
In the sacred River Ganges
Sitrodai sernthaal
If a small stream merges
Adhu kooda gangai allava
Does that not also become the Ganges?
Raasathi raasa
King of kings
Pen paavaam vendaam
Do not cause distress to a woman
Nee vaazhtha vaa mannavaa
Come bless them, oh ruler
Raani un kannil
Queen, in your eyes
Kanneerai kandaal
If I see tears
En nenju thaangaathamma
My heart cannot bear it, my lady
Kalyaana jodi
May the wedded couple
Sangeetham paadi
Singing music together
Nooraandu kaalam vaazhattum…
Live for a hundred years...
Laalila laali laalila laali
Lullaby rhythm, lullaby, lullaby rhythm, lullaby
Laalila laalila lii
Lullaby rhythm, lullaby
Laalila laali laalila laali
Lullaby rhythm, lullaby, lullaby rhythm, lullaby
Laalila laalila lii
Lullaby rhythm, lullaby
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the movie 'Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu' (1986) portrays a dramatic royal dialogue and plea for forgiveness surrounding an unconventional marriage. The court and queen appeal to the king to accept his prince son's marriage to a simple girl who grew up near the ocean. The king feels his royal dignity and heritage have been compromised, comparing the match to a peacock marrying a crow or a leopard siring a fox.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Siruthaikku piranthathu Siru nari aachu / Mayilukkum kaakaikkum Thirumanam aachu”
Comparing the royal lineage and lowborn bride to 'Siruthai' (Leopard) vs 'Nari' (Fox) and 'Mayil' (Peacock) vs 'Kaakai' (Crow).
Analogy (Uvamai)
“Shree gangai aatril Sitrodai sernthaal Adhu kooda gangai allava”
Comparing a common girl marrying into royalty to a small stream joining the holy River Ganges and becoming part of the Ganges itself.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai / Ethirai)
“Paalooti thaalaatti Paaratti valathen”
Use of matching sound patterns such as 'Paalooti thaalaatti Paaratti'.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu' (1986) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, and Pandiyan. The lyrics written by Vairamuthu reflect classical Tamil poetic metaphors of royal pride versus unconditional love.
Keep listening
More from Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu