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Dhinamum Sirichi Mayakki

From Pongi Varum Kaveri · 1989

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Arun Mozhi, Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Pongi Varum Kaveri
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
20 Mar 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Dhinamum sirichi mayakki
En manasa kedutha sirukki
Kanava thaduthi niruthi
Ava kaninji vedicha paruthi
Yerudethu paartha
Paarvai valai potta
Maatikitten naanum
Azhagu paruva chilai
Kanakku puriyavillai
Dhinamum sirichi mayakki
En manasa kedutha sirukki
Kanava thaduthi niruthi
Ava kaninji vedicha paruthi
Methaiyila othuzhaikka
Aththai maga illayae
Sothu sugam yedhum
Thevai illaiyae
Karpanaiyil vaazhnthu vanthen
Kaaichal theera villaiyae
Kandukittaa theerum
Kaadhal thollaiyae
Sss.. kulirum a c roomu
Athu enakku kothikal aachu
Nalla edatha neeyum kaatu
Ippo bothai yeri pochu..
Nalla kodi mullaiyae
Naalum unthan thollaiyae
Solli theera villaiyae
Athukku idam irukku
Ithukku thadai ethukku
Dhinamum sirichi mayakki
En manasa kedutha sirukki
Kanava thaduthi niruthi
Ava kaninji vedicha paruthi
Velli kolusu mani
Velaana kannumani
Velli kolusu mani
Velaana kannumani
Velli kolusu mani
Velaana kannumani
Solli izhuthadhenna
Thoongaama senjadhenna
Solli izhuthadhenna
Thoongaama senjadhenna
Paadaadha raagam solli
Paattu padichadhenna
Koodaama kooda vechu
Sethadhenna…
Yereduthu paarthathillai
Vera oru aala thaan
Aasai patten unga kooda
Vaazhathaan
Kaathirunthu paathirunthen
Neenga varum naala thaan
Eppa varum
Koora pattu selai thaan
Manasa kedutha raasa
Naan unakku pootha rosa..
Thavaru nadanthu pochu
Ippo thadaiyum vilagi pochu..
Unga kitta chera thaan
En uyiru ullathu
Kaalam ini nallathu
Maalai poda oru naala paarthu chollu
Dhinamum sirichi mayakki
En manasa kedutha sirukki
Kanava thaduthu niruthi
Nee kaninji vedicha paruthi
Yerudethu neeyum
Paarvai valai pottu
Maatikittaen naanu
Hei azhagu paruva chilai
Kanakku purinjathadi
Dhinamum sirichi mayakki
Un manasa kedutha sirukki
Male :Kanava thaduthu niruthi
Nee kaninji vedicha paruthi
Enchanting me every day with her smile,
the cheeky girl stole my heart.
Stopping my dreams in their tracks,
she blossomed like a bursting cotton pod.
When she looked up at me
and cast a net with her gaze,
I got completely trapped in it.
A gorgeous young beauty,
I couldn't figure out her mystery.
Enchanting me every day with her smile,
the cheeky girl stole my heart.
Stopping my dreams in their tracks,
she blossomed like a bursting cotton pod.
To share the bed with me,
my sweetheart isn't by my side!
Any amount of wealth or comfort,
I have no need for it at all.
I kept living in my fantasies,
yet this fever hasn't cooled down.
If we come together, it will end—
this sweet trouble of love.
Whew... even a chilly air-conditioned room
feels like a boiling furnace to me!
Show me a good, private spot,
for this passion has intoxicated me now...
My sweet jasmine vine,
yearning for you troubles me every day!
Words cannot fully express it,
there is a proper time and place for that,
so why hold back right now?
Enchanting me every day with her smile,
the cheeky girl stole my heart.
Stopping my dreams in their tracks,
she blossomed like a bursting cotton pod.
The chime of silver anklet bells,
the precious apple of my eye...
The chime of silver anklet bells,
the precious apple of my eye...
The chime of silver anklet bells,
the precious apple of my eye...
Why did you tempt and lure me so?
Why did you keep me awake through the night?
Why did you tempt and lure me so?
Why did you keep me awake through the night?
Humming an unsung melody,
why did you sing a song?
Bringing us together when we were apart,
why did you unite our hearts?
I have never once looked up
at any other man.
All I ever longed for
was to live my life with you.
I kept waiting and watching
for the day you would arrive.
When will it finally arrive,
that bridal silk saree?
My prince who stole my heart,
I am the rose that bloomed just for you...
A sweet mistake has already happened,
and now every barrier has cleared away...
Only to be united with you
does my soul still hold its breath.
Favorable times are here from now on,
pick a good day and tell me to exchange garlands!
Enchanting me every day with your smile,
you cheeky girl who stole my heart!
Stopping my dreams in their tracks,
you blossomed like a bursting cotton pod!
When you looked up at me
and cast a net with your gaze,
I got completely trapped in it!
Hey, beautiful young statue,
I finally figured out your mystery!
Enchanting you every day with my smile,
I am the cheeky girl who stole your heart!
Stopping my dreams in their tracks,
you blossomed like a bursting cotton pod!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Pongi Varum Kaveri (1989) features this playful romantic duet written by Gangai Amaran. The male protagonist sings about his infatuation with his beloved, describing her enchanting smile, her captivating gaze that caught him like a net, and the burning passion that keeps him restless day and night. He humorously complains about how the heat of love makes even an AC room feel boiling hot. The female protagonist responds with equal affection, assuring him that her heart belongs only to him and that she has waited eagerly for their wedding day. The song captures playful romantic banter, longing, and mutual devotion as both lovers look forward to exchanging garlands and spending their lives together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Ava kaninji vedicha paruthi

The lover compares the heroine to a ripe cotton pod bursting open, representing mature, blossoming beauty.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Paarvai valai potta

Her glance is metaphorically described as a net cast to entrap the hero.

Rhyme & Alliteration (Edhugai / Monai)

Velli kolusu mani / Velaana kannumani

Rhyming patterns and alliteration enhance the folk rhythm of the song.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Sss.. kulirum a c roomu / Athu enakku kothikal aachu

Extravagant exaggeration describing passion so intense that an air-conditioned room feels boiling hot.

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Trivia

Pongi Varum Kaveri is a 1989 Tamil film starring Ramarajan and Gautami, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran. The song showcases Gangai Amaran's characteristic blend of rustic folk rhythms and colloquial urban expressions.

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