Andhi Mayangum Nerathile
From Mappillai Singam (1983) · 1983
- Lyricist
- Pollachi Khan
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, K. J. Jesudass
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Mappillai Singam (1983)1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Andhi mayangum neraththilae | At the twilight hour when dusk settles, |
| Aattrangarai oraththilae | By the bank of the gentle river, |
| Andhi mayangum neraththilae | At the twilight hour when dusk settles, |
| Aattrangarai oraththilae | By the bank of the gentle river, |
| Aadi varum poongaattru paaduthadi thaalaattu | The dancing gentle breeze sings a soothing lullaby, |
| Aadi varum poongaattru paaduthadi thaalaattu | The dancing gentle breeze sings a soothing lullaby, |
| Female | |
| Raaraaraaraariro…….raaraaraaraariro | Raaraaraaraariro... raaraaraaraariro, |
| Oo….oo….aa…..aa…. | Oo... oo... aa... aa... |
| Female | |
| Pachchai pulveliyil | Upon the lush green meadow, |
| Paavai ezhil paal vadiyum | The beauty of the maiden overflows pure as milk, |
| Pachchai pulveliyil | Upon the lush green meadow, |
| Paavai ezhil paal vadiyum | The beauty of the maiden overflows pure as milk, |
| Ninaivugal thoongum pothum | Even when memories drift off to sleep, |
| En nenjaththil aval mugam malarum | Her visage blooms vividly within my heart, |
| Nenjaththil aval mugam malarum | Her visage blooms vividly within my heart. |
| Male | |
| Andhi mayangum neraththilae | At the twilight hour when dusk settles, |
| Aattrangarai oraththilae | By the bank of the gentle river, |
| Aadi varum poongaattru paaduthadi thaalaattu | The dancing gentle breeze sings a soothing lullaby, |
| Male | |
| Andhi mayangum neraththilae | At the twilight hour when dusk settles, |
| Aattrangarai oraththilae | By the bank of the gentle river, |
| Female | |
| ……………….. | [Music Interlude] |
| Male | |
| Malaiyil aruvi vizhum | A waterfall cascades down the majestic mountain, |
| Mangaiyival karu vzhiyum | Matching the dark, graceful gaze of this young maiden, |
| Malargal oyumpothu ival | When even the flowers rest, from her |
| Kaniyithazhil thaen thuli sottum | Sweet fruit-like lips drop sweet nectar of honey. |
| Male | |
| Andhi mayangum neraththilae | At the twilight hour when dusk settles, |
| Aattrangarai oraththilae | By the bank of the gentle river, |
| Aadi varum poongaattru paaduthadi thaalaattu | The dancing gentle breeze sings a soothing lullaby, |
| Male | |
| Andhi mayangum neraththilae | At the twilight hour when dusk settles, |
| Aattrangarai oraththilae | By the bank of the gentle river. |
அந்தி மயங்கும் நேரத்திலே
ஆற்றங்கரை ஓரத்திலே
அந்தி மயங்கும் நேரத்திலே
ஆற்றங்கரை ஓரத்திலே
ஆடி வரும் பூங்காற்று பாடுதடி தாலாட்டு
ஆடி வரும் பூங்காற்று பாடுதடி தாலாட்டு
At the twilight hour when dusk settles,
By the bank of the gentle river,
At the twilight hour when dusk settles,
By the bank of the gentle river,
The dancing gentle breeze sings a soothing lullaby,
The dancing gentle breeze sings a soothing lullaby,
ராராராராரிரோ.......ராராராராரிரோ....
ஓ....ஓ.....ஆ.....ஆ......
Raaraaraaraariro... raaraaraaraariro,
Oo... oo... aa... aa...
பச்சை புல்வெளியில்
பாவை எழில் பால் வடியும்
பச்சை புல்வெளியில்
பாவை எழில் பால் வடியும்
நினைவுகள் தூங்கும் போதும்
என் நெஞ்சத்தில் அவள் முகம் மலரும்....
நெஞ்சத்தில் அவள் முகம் மலரும்....ம்ம்......
Upon the lush green meadow,
The beauty of the maiden overflows pure as milk,
Upon the lush green meadow,
The beauty of the maiden overflows pure as milk,
Even when memories drift off to sleep,
Her visage blooms vividly within my heart,
Her visage blooms vividly within my heart.
அந்தி மயங்கும் நேரத்திலே
ஆற்றங்கரை ஓரத்திலே
ஆடி வரும் பூங்காற்று பாடுதடி தாலாட்டு
At the twilight hour when dusk settles,
By the bank of the gentle river,
The dancing gentle breeze sings a soothing lullaby,
அந்தி மயங்கும் நேரத்திலே
ஆற்றங்கரை ஓரத்திலே
At the twilight hour when dusk settles,
By the bank of the gentle river,
..............................
[Music Interlude]
மலையில் அருவி விழும்
மங்கையிவள் கரு விழியும்
மலர்கள் ஓயும்போதும் இவள்
கனியிதழில் தேன் துளி சொட்டும்.......
A waterfall cascades down the majestic mountain,
Matching the dark, graceful gaze of this young maiden,
When even the flowers rest, from her
Sweet fruit-like lips drop sweet nectar of honey.
அந்தி மயங்கும் நேரத்திலே
ஆற்றங்கரை ஓரத்திலே
ஆடி வரும் பூங்காற்று பாடுதடி தாலாட்டு
At the twilight hour when dusk settles,
By the bank of the gentle river,
The dancing gentle breeze sings a soothing lullaby,
அந்தி மயங்கும் நேரத்திலே
ஆற்றங்கரை ஓரத்திலே
At the twilight hour when dusk settles,
By the bank of the gentle river.
Andhi mayangum neraththilae
At the twilight hour when dusk settles,
Aattrangarai oraththilae
By the bank of the gentle river,
Andhi mayangum neraththilae
At the twilight hour when dusk settles,
Aattrangarai oraththilae
By the bank of the gentle river,
Aadi varum poongaattru paaduthadi thaalaattu
The dancing gentle breeze sings a soothing lullaby,
Aadi varum poongaattru paaduthadi thaalaattu
The dancing gentle breeze sings a soothing lullaby,
Raaraaraaraariro…….raaraaraaraariro
Raaraaraaraariro... raaraaraaraariro,
Oo….oo….aa…..aa….
Oo... oo... aa... aa...
Pachchai pulveliyil
Upon the lush green meadow,
Paavai ezhil paal vadiyum
The beauty of the maiden overflows pure as milk,
Pachchai pulveliyil
Upon the lush green meadow,
Paavai ezhil paal vadiyum
The beauty of the maiden overflows pure as milk,
Ninaivugal thoongum pothum
Even when memories drift off to sleep,
En nenjaththil aval mugam malarum
Her visage blooms vividly within my heart,
Nenjaththil aval mugam malarum
Her visage blooms vividly within my heart.
Andhi mayangum neraththilae
At the twilight hour when dusk settles,
Aattrangarai oraththilae
By the bank of the gentle river,
Aadi varum poongaattru paaduthadi thaalaattu
The dancing gentle breeze sings a soothing lullaby,
Andhi mayangum neraththilae
At the twilight hour when dusk settles,
Aattrangarai oraththilae
By the bank of the gentle river,
………………..
[Music Interlude]
Malaiyil aruvi vizhum
A waterfall cascades down the majestic mountain,
Mangaiyival karu vzhiyum
Matching the dark, graceful gaze of this young maiden,
Malargal oyumpothu ival
When even the flowers rest, from her
Kaniyithazhil thaen thuli sottum
Sweet fruit-like lips drop sweet nectar of honey.
Andhi mayangum neraththilae
At the twilight hour when dusk settles,
Aattrangarai oraththilae
By the bank of the gentle river,
Aadi varum poongaattru paaduthadi thaalaattu
The dancing gentle breeze sings a soothing lullaby,
Andhi mayangum neraththilae
At the twilight hour when dusk settles,
Aattrangarai oraththilae
By the bank of the gentle river.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic melody 'Andhi Mayangum Neraththilae' from the 1983 film Mappillai Singam evokes a serene evening scene along a riverbank. The song celebrates the breathtaking beauty of the beloved against the backdrop of nature at dusk. The gentle breeze is depicted as singing a soothing lullaby while nature's elements—lush green grass, cascading waterfalls, and resting flowers—are poetically linked to her innocent charm, dark eyes, and sweet presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Aadi varum poongaattru paaduthadi thaalaattu”
The breeze ('poongaattru') is personified as a mother or caregiver singing a lullaby ('paaduthadi thaalaattu').
Emonai / Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Andhi mayangum neraththilae / Aattrangarai oraththilae”
Repetition of the vowel sound 'A' at the start of consecutive lines creates rhythmic musicality.
Metaphor & Imagery
“Paavai ezhil paal vadiyum”
Comparing the innocence and radiant beauty of the maiden to overflowing milk ('paal vadiyum') set in a lush green field.
Imagery & Simile
“Malaiyil aruvi vizhum / Mangaiyival karu vzhiyum”
Drawing a visual parallel between a mountain waterfall falling and the depth of the maiden's dark eyes ('karu vizhiyum').
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Trivia
'Andhi Mayangum Neraththilae' features music composed by the famed duo Shankar-Ganesh for the 1983 film Mappillai Singam. The duet is rendered by legend K. J. Yesudas and Vani Jairam, with lyrics written by Pollachi Khan, highlighting pastoral imagery typical of 1980s Tamil cinema romance.
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