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Anthapakkam Thaana Kathal Mayakkam

From Thangathile Vairam · 1977

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Thangathile Vairam1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Female
Andha pakkam thaanaIs it on that side?
Kaadhal mayakkamThe trance of love?
Indha pakkam paaruLook at this side,
Unnai katti anaikkumIt will embrace you tightly,
Anbai kotti alakkumAnd shower you with boundless affection.
Female
Andha pakkam thaanaIs it on that side?
Kaadhal mayakkamThe trance of love?
Indha pakkam innum konjamOn this side, there is even more
Vegam irukkumPace and fervor,
Undhan thaagam thanikkumWhich will quench your deep thirst.
Female
Ondralla rendalla munnoru naan tharavaNot one, not two, shall I give three hundred?
Female
Madiyil thaalattavaaShall I sing a lullaby on my lap?
Seerattava eduthuShall I pamper and hold you?
Madhuvil illadhadhaiCrafting that which isn't found in nectar,
Kallaaga naan vadithuDistilling it like fine wine,
Female
Alli poo …Pluck the lotus flower...
Female
Poovai killi pooPinch the flower and let it bloom.
Female
Andha pakkam thaanaIs it on that side?
Kaadhal mayakkamThe trance of love?
Indha pakkam paaruLook at this side,
Unnai katti anaikkumIt will embrace you tightly,
Anbai kotti alakkumAnd shower you with boundless affection.
Female
Andha pakkam thaanaIs it on that side?
Kaadhal mayakkamThe trance of love?
Indha pakkam innum konjamOn this side, there is even more
Vegam irukkumPace and fervor,
Undhan thaagam thanikkumWhich will quench your deep thirst.
Female
Ilayarajavukku raajathiFor the young king, a royal queen—
Naan poruthamI am the perfect match.
Iravu raajangathaiThe reign of the night
Roja methai nadathumWill be ruled by a bed of roses.
Female
Maalaigal vandhaal leelaigalWhen evenings arrive, playful acts begin,
Female
Ullasam sallaabamFilled with joy and romantic banter,
Ennaalum ingae thaanEvery day, right here.
Female
Kulikkum neerodaiyilIn the bathing stream,
Meladaigal nanaindhuAs the upper garments become soaked,
Female
Kothikkum nenjodu naamWith our burning hearts,
Poraduvom inaindhuWe shall unite and grapple in love.
Female
Ingae thaan…Right here...
Female :Inbam ingae thaanFemale: Bliss is right here!
Female
Andha pakkam thaanaIs it on that side?
Kaadhal mayakkamThe trance of love?
Female
Indha pakkam paaruLook at this side,
Unnai katti anaikkumIt will embrace you tightly,
Anbai kotti alakkumAnd shower you with boundless affection.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and seductive dance song from the film 'Thangathile Vairam' (1977) features a heroine beckoning her beloved away from all distractions towards her side. She promises that her side holds greater intensity, passion, and affection capable of quenching his thirst for love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second letter rhyming)

Andha / Indha, Anaikkum / Alakkum

Rhyming of second consonants across lines creates a natural rhythmic flow in performance.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Anaikkum / Alakkum / Irukkum / Thanikkum

Consistent end-rhyming verbs accentuate the song's musical cadence.

Uruvagai (Metaphor)

Iravu raajangathai roja methai nadathum

The song metaphorically equates nighttime romance with a royal kingdom ruled on a bed of roses.

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Trivia

Although the prompt leaves music and singers unknown, 'Thangathile Vairam' (1977) featured music composed by M. S. Viswanathan (MSV) with lyrics written by Vaali. The film starred Sivaji Ganesan, Jayachitra, and Srikanth.

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