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Chithiraiyil Nilaveduthu

From Thayum Magalum · 1965

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
P. S. Diwakar
Movie name
Thayum Magalum
Movie release year
1965
Lyrics added on
19 Feb 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chittirayil nilaveduthu
Thenaatril ooravaithu
Pattharayil merukumittu
Panthaadum paruvap penne!….
Chittirayil nilaveduthu
Thenaatril ooravaithu
Pattharayil merukumittu
Panthaadum paruvap penne!….
Pattharayil merukumittu
Panthaadum paruvap pennai
Alli alli sirai eduthu
Aalavantha aasai kannna….
Pattharayil merukumittu
Panthaadum paruvap pennai
Alli alli sirai eduthu
Aalavantha Aasai kannna….
Alli alli sirai eduthu
Aalavantha nerathile
Thulli varum vellamenath
Thoalkodutha paingkiliye
Thulli vanthu mella mellath
Thoal kodutha nerathile
Palliyarai kathaigalellaam
Padithuvitta painthamizhe
Chttirayil nilaveduthu
Thenaatril ooravaithu
Alli alli sirai eduthu
Aalavantha Aasai kannna….
Palliyarai kathaigalellaam
Padikkavantha nerathile
Padikkatha kathaigalellaam
Padikka chonna penmayile
Padikkatha kathaigalellaam
Padikka chonna velaiyile
Kidaikaatha inbammellaam
Kidaikka vaitha mannavane….
Chittirayil nilaveduthu
Thenaatril ooravaithu
Pattharayil merukumittu
Panthaadum paruvap penne!….
Pattharayil merukumittu
Panthaadum paruvap pennai
Alli alli sirai eduthu
Aalavantha aasai kannna….
Taking the moonlight of Chithirai,
Soaking it in a river of honey,
Polishing it like pure gold,
O playful girl in the bloom of youth!
Taking the moonlight of Chithirai,
Soaking it in a river of honey,
Polishing it like pure gold,
O playful girl in the bloom of youth!
Polished like pure gold,
This playful girl in the bloom of youth—
Gathering her in your arms and taking her captive,
My beloved darling who came to rule over me...
Polished like pure gold,
This playful girl in the bloom of youth—
Gathering her in your arms and taking her captive,
My beloved darling who came to rule over me...
When I gathered you in my arms
And came to rule over you,
Like a leaping flood rushing in,
My sweet parrot, you gave me your embrace!
When you rushed in and gently
Rested upon my shoulder,
All the stories of the bridal chamber,
O sweet Tamil, you have read them all!
Taking the moonlight of Chithirai,
Soaking it in a river of honey,
Gathering her in your arms and taking her captive,
My beloved darling who came to rule over me...
All the stories of the bridal chamber,
When we came together to read them,
All the unread stories,
Your womanhood asked to read...
All those unread stories,
When you asked to read them,
Every rare joy never known before,
O my king, you gave it all to me...
Taking the moonlight of Chithirai,
Soaking it in a river of honey,
Polishing it like pure gold,
O playful girl in the bloom of youth!
Polished like pure gold,
This playful girl in the bloom of youth—
Gathering her in your arms and taking her captive,
My beloved darling who came to rule over me...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet from the 1965 movie 'Thayum Magalum' features poetic exchanges between two lovers celebrating their mutual affection and intimacy. The man praises his beloved's radiant beauty by poetically comparing her creation to the bright spring moon of Chittirai, steeped in honey and polished like fine gold. In response, the woman expresses her adoration for her lover, portraying him as a tender protector and king who brought unimaginable bliss into her life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile / Metaphor)

“Chittirayil nilaveduthu Thenaatril ooravaithu”

Comparing the maiden's beauty to the moon of Chittirai soaked in honey and refined in a workshop.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Palliyarai kathaigalellaam Padikkavantha nerathile”

Repetition of the 'Pa' sound at the start of words (Palliyarai / Padikkavantha / Padikkatha / Padikka).

Anaphora / Repetitive Phrasing (Alli Alli)

“Alli alli sirai eduthu”

Repetition of 'Alli alli' for rhythmic emphasis on capturing and gathering affectionately.

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Trivia

'Thayum Magalum' (1965) stars S. A. Ashokan and C. R. Vijayakumari. Music was composed by P. S. Diwakar, featuring lyrics by Kaviarasu Kannadasan whose poetic Tamil metaphors like 'Painthamizhe' remain iconic.

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