Dhinamum Sirichi Mayakki
From Pongi Varum Kaveri · 1989
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- Arun Mozhi, Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Pongi Varum Kaveri1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Dhinamum sirichi mayakki | Smiling every day and charming me, |
| En manasa kedutha sirukki | The young girl who ruined my heart, |
| Kanava thaduthi niruthi | Blocking and stopping my dreams, |
| Ava kaninji vedicha paruthi | She is like a ripe cotton pod that burst open. |
| Male | |
| Yerudethu paartha | When she looked up and glanced, |
| Paarvai valai potta | She cast a net with her gaze, |
| Maatikitten naanum | And I got caught in it too. |
| Azhagu paruva chilai | A beautiful youthful statue, |
| Kanakku puriyavillai | I could not comprehend the logic. |
| Male | |
| Dhinamum sirichi mayakki | Smiling every day and charming me, |
| En manasa kedutha sirukki | The young girl who ruined my heart, |
| Kanava thaduthi niruthi | Blocking and stopping my dreams, |
| Ava kaninji vedicha paruthi | She is like a ripe cotton pod that burst open. |
| Male | |
| Methaiyila othuzhaikka | To cooperate on the bed, |
| Aththai maga illayae | My maternal aunt's daughter isn't there; |
| Sothu sugam yedhum | Any wealth or comfort, |
| Thevai illaiyae | Is not needed. |
| Male | |
| Karpanaiyil vaazhnthu vanthen | I lived in imagination, |
| Kaaichal theera villaiyae | But this fever has not abated; |
| Kandukittaa theerum | If she acknowledges me, it will resolve |
| Kaadhal thollaiyae | This trouble of love. |
| Male | |
| Sss.. kulirum a c roomu | Shhh.. the cold AC room, |
| Athu enakku kothikal aachu | Has started boiling for me, |
| Nalla edatha neeyum kaatu | Show me a good place, |
| Ippo bothai yeri pochu.. | Now the intoxication has heightened.. |
| Male | |
| Nalla kodi mullaiyae | O good jasmine vine, |
| Naalum unthan thollaiyae | Your trouble is daily, |
| Solli theera villaiyae | It cannot be fully explained; |
| Athukku idam irukku | There is room for that, |
| Ithukku thadai ethukku | Why put a barrier to this? |
| Male | |
| Dhinamum sirichi mayakki | Smiling every day and charming me, |
| En manasa kedutha sirukki | The young girl who ruined my heart, |
| Kanava thaduthi niruthi | Blocking and stopping my dreams, |
| Ava kaninji vedicha paruthi | She is like a ripe cotton pod that burst open. |
| Male | |
| Velli kolusu mani | Silver anklet bell, |
| Velaana kannumani | Precious girl like a spear-sharp eye, |
| Male | |
| Velli kolusu mani | Silver anklet bell, |
| Velaana kannumani | Precious girl like a spear-sharp eye, |
| Velli kolusu mani | Silver anklet bell, |
| Velaana kannumani | Precious girl like a spear-sharp eye, |
| Male | |
| Solli izhuthadhenna | Why lure me in with words? |
| Thoongaama senjadhenna | Why keep me awake without sleep? |
| Solli izhuthadhenna | Why lure me in with words? |
| Thoongaama senjadhenna | Why keep me awake without sleep? |
| Male | |
| Paadaadha raagam solli | Speaking an unsung melody, |
| Paattu padichadhenna | Why sing a song? |
| Koodaama kooda vechu | Keeping me close without uniting, |
| Sethadhenna… | Why kill me... |
| Female | |
| Yereduthu paarthathillai | I have never looked up at |
| Vera oru aala thaan | Any other person, |
| Aasai patten unga kooda | I desired to live |
| Vaazhathaan | Only with you. |
| Female | |
| Kaathirunthu paathirunthen | I waited and watched |
| Neenga varum naala thaan | For the day you would come, |
| Eppa varum | When will it arrive, |
| Koora pattu selai thaan | The bridal silk saree? |
| Female | |
| Manasa kedutha raasa | O king who spoiled my heart, |
| Naan unakku pootha rosa.. | I am a rose blossomed for you.. |
| Thavaru nadanthu pochu | A mistake has happened, |
| Ippo thadaiyum vilagi pochu.. | Now the obstacle has been removed.. |
| Female | |
| Unga kitta chera thaan | Just to join you, |
| En uyiru ullathu | My life exists; |
| Kaalam ini nallathu | The time ahead is good, |
| Maalai poda oru naala paarthu chollu | Pick a date to exchange garlands and tell me. |
| Male | |
| Dhinamum sirichi mayakki | Smiling every day and charming me, |
| En manasa kedutha sirukki | The young girl who ruined my heart, |
| Kanava thaduthu niruthi | Blocking and stopping my dreams, |
| Nee kaninji vedicha paruthi | You are like a ripe cotton pod that burst open; |
| Female | |
| Yerudethu neeyum | You looked up, |
| Paarvai valai pottu | Cast a net with your gaze, |
| Maatikittaen naanu | And I got caught in it. |
| Male | |
| Hei azhagu paruva chilai | Hey, beautiful youthful statue, |
| Kanakku purinjathadi | Now I understand the logic! |
| Female | |
| Dhinamum sirichi mayakki | Smiling every day and charming me, |
| Un manasa kedutha sirukki | The young girl who ruined your heart, |
| Male :Kanava thaduthu niruthi | Male: Blocking and stopping my dreams, |
| Nee kaninji vedicha paruthi | You are like a ripe cotton pod that burst open. |
தினமும் சிரிச்சி
மயக்கி என் மனச கெடுத்த
சிறுக்கி கனவ தடுத்தி
நிறுத்தி அவ கனிஞ்சி
வெடிச்ச பருத்தி
Smiling every day and charming me,
The young girl who ruined my heart,
Blocking and stopping my dreams,
She is like a ripe cotton pod that burst open.
ஏறெடுத்து பார்த்தா
பார்வை வலை போட்ட
மாட்டிகிட்டேன் நானும்
அழகு பருவ சிலை
கணக்கு புரியவில்லை
When she looked up and glanced,
She cast a net with her gaze,
And I got caught in it too.
A beautiful youthful statue,
I could not comprehend the logic.
தினமும் சிரிச்சி
மயக்கி என் மனச கெடுத்த
சிறுக்கி கனவ தடுத்தி
நிறுத்தி அவ கனிஞ்சி
வெடிச்ச பருத்தி
Smiling every day and charming me,
The young girl who ruined my heart,
Blocking and stopping my dreams,
She is like a ripe cotton pod that burst open.
மெத்தையில
ஒத்துழைக்க அத்தை
மக இல்லையே சொத்து
சுகம் ஏதும் தேவை
இல்லையே
To cooperate on the bed,
My maternal aunt's daughter isn't there;
Any wealth or comfort,
Is not needed.
கற்பனையில்
வாழ்ந்து வந்தேன்
காய்ச்சல் தீர வில்லையே
கண்டுகிட்டா தீரும் காதல்
தொல்லையே
I lived in imagination,
But this fever has not abated;
If she acknowledges me, it will resolve
This trouble of love.
ஸ் குளிரும் ஏ.சி
ரூமு அது எனக்கு கொதிக்கல்
ஆச்சு நல்ல இடத்த நீயும்
காட்டு இப்போ போதை
ஏறி போச்சு
Shhh.. the cold AC room,
Has started boiling for me,
Show me a good place,
Now the intoxication has heightened..
நல்ல கொடி
முல்லையே நாளும்
உந்தன் தொல்லையே
சொல்லி தீர வில்லையே
அதுக்கு இடம் இருக்கு
இதுக்கு தடை எதுக்கு
O good jasmine vine,
Your trouble is daily,
It cannot be fully explained;
There is room for that,
Why put a barrier to this?
தினமும் சிரிச்சி
மயக்கி என் மனச கெடுத்த
சிறுக்கி கனவ தடுத்தி
நிறுத்தி அவ கனிஞ்சி
வெடிச்ச பருத்தி
Smiling every day and charming me,
The young girl who ruined my heart,
Blocking and stopping my dreams,
She is like a ripe cotton pod that burst open.
வெள்ளி கொலுசு
மணி வேலான
கண்ணுமணி
Silver anklet bell,
Precious girl like a spear-sharp eye,
வெள்ளி கொலுசு
மணி வேலான கண்ணுமணி
வெள்ளி கொலுசு மணி
வேலான கண்ணுமணி
Silver anklet bell,
Precious girl like a spear-sharp eye,
Silver anklet bell,
Precious girl like a spear-sharp eye,
சொல்லி இழுத்ததென்ன
தூங்காம செஞ்சதென்ன
சொல்லி இழுத்ததென்ன
தூங்காம செஞ்சதென்ன
Why lure me in with words?
Why keep me awake without sleep?
Why lure me in with words?
Why keep me awake without sleep?
பாடாத ராகம்
சொல்லி பாட்டு
படிச்சதென்ன கூடாம
கூட வச்சு சேத்ததென்ன
Speaking an unsung melody,
Why sing a song?
Keeping me close without uniting,
Why kill me...
ஏறெடுத்து
பார்த்ததில்ல வேற
ஒரு ஆள தான் ஆசை
பட்டேன் உங்க கூட
வாழ தான்
I have never looked up at
Any other person,
I desired to live
Only with you.
காத்திருந்து
பாத்திருந்தேன் நீங்க
வரும் நாளை தான்
எப்ப வரும் கூர பட்டு
சேலை தான்
I waited and watched
For the day you would come,
When will it arrive,
The bridal silk saree?
மனச கெடுத்த
ராசா நான் உனக்கு பூத்த
ரோசா தவறு நடந்து
போச்சு இப்போ தடையும்
விலகி போச்சு
O king who spoiled my heart,
I am a rose blossomed for you..
A mistake has happened,
Now the obstacle has been removed..
உங்க கிட்ட
சேர தான் என் உயிரு
உள்ளது காலம் இனி
நல்லது மாலை போட
ஒரு நாள பார்த்து
சொல்லு
Just to join you,
My life exists;
The time ahead is good,
Pick a date to exchange garlands and tell me.
தினமும் சிரிச்சி
மயக்கி என் மனச கெடுத்த
சிறுக்கி கனவ தடுத்தி
நிறுத்தி அவ கனிஞ்சி
வெடிச்ச பருத்தி
Smiling every day and charming me,
The young girl who ruined my heart,
Blocking and stopping my dreams,
You are like a ripe cotton pod that burst open;
ஏறெடுத்து
பார்த்தா பார்வை
வலை போட்ட
மாட்டிகிட்டேன்
நானும்
You looked up,
Cast a net with your gaze,
And I got caught in it.
ஹேய் அழகு
பருவ சிலை கணக்கு
புரிஞ்சதடி
Hey, beautiful youthful statue,
Now I understand the logic!
தினமும் சிரிச்சி
மயக்கி உன் மனச
கெடுத்த சிறுக்கி
கனவ தடுத்தி
நிறுத்தி நீ கனிஞ்சி
வெடிச்ச பருத்தி
Smiling every day and charming me,
The young girl who ruined your heart,
Male: Blocking and stopping my dreams,
You are like a ripe cotton pod that burst open.
Dhinamum sirichi mayakki
Smiling every day and charming me,
En manasa kedutha sirukki
The young girl who ruined my heart,
Kanava thaduthi niruthi
Blocking and stopping my dreams,
Ava kaninji vedicha paruthi
She is like a ripe cotton pod that burst open.
Yerudethu paartha
When she looked up and glanced,
Paarvai valai potta
She cast a net with her gaze,
Maatikitten naanum
And I got caught in it too.
Azhagu paruva chilai
A beautiful youthful statue,
Kanakku puriyavillai
I could not comprehend the logic.
Dhinamum sirichi mayakki
Smiling every day and charming me,
En manasa kedutha sirukki
The young girl who ruined my heart,
Kanava thaduthi niruthi
Blocking and stopping my dreams,
Ava kaninji vedicha paruthi
She is like a ripe cotton pod that burst open.
Methaiyila othuzhaikka
To cooperate on the bed,
Aththai maga illayae
My maternal aunt's daughter isn't there;
Sothu sugam yedhum
Any wealth or comfort,
Thevai illaiyae
Is not needed.
Karpanaiyil vaazhnthu vanthen
I lived in imagination,
Kaaichal theera villaiyae
But this fever has not abated;
Kandukittaa theerum
If she acknowledges me, it will resolve
Kaadhal thollaiyae
This trouble of love.
Sss.. kulirum a c roomu
Shhh.. the cold AC room,
Athu enakku kothikal aachu
Has started boiling for me,
Nalla edatha neeyum kaatu
Show me a good place,
Ippo bothai yeri pochu..
Now the intoxication has heightened..
Nalla kodi mullaiyae
O good jasmine vine,
Naalum unthan thollaiyae
Your trouble is daily,
Solli theera villaiyae
It cannot be fully explained;
Athukku idam irukku
There is room for that,
Ithukku thadai ethukku
Why put a barrier to this?
Dhinamum sirichi mayakki
Smiling every day and charming me,
En manasa kedutha sirukki
The young girl who ruined my heart,
Kanava thaduthi niruthi
Blocking and stopping my dreams,
Ava kaninji vedicha paruthi
She is like a ripe cotton pod that burst open.
Velli kolusu mani
Silver anklet bell,
Velaana kannumani
Precious girl like a spear-sharp eye,
Velli kolusu mani
Silver anklet bell,
Velaana kannumani
Precious girl like a spear-sharp eye,
Velli kolusu mani
Silver anklet bell,
Velaana kannumani
Precious girl like a spear-sharp eye,
Solli izhuthadhenna
Why lure me in with words?
Thoongaama senjadhenna
Why keep me awake without sleep?
Solli izhuthadhenna
Why lure me in with words?
Thoongaama senjadhenna
Why keep me awake without sleep?
Paadaadha raagam solli
Speaking an unsung melody,
Paattu padichadhenna
Why sing a song?
Koodaama kooda vechu
Keeping me close without uniting,
Sethadhenna…
Why kill me...
Yereduthu paarthathillai
I have never looked up at
Vera oru aala thaan
Any other person,
Aasai patten unga kooda
I desired to live
Vaazhathaan
Only with you.
Kaathirunthu paathirunthen
I waited and watched
Neenga varum naala thaan
For the day you would come,
Eppa varum
When will it arrive,
Koora pattu selai thaan
The bridal silk saree?
Manasa kedutha raasa
O king who spoiled my heart,
Naan unakku pootha rosa..
I am a rose blossomed for you..
Thavaru nadanthu pochu
A mistake has happened,
Ippo thadaiyum vilagi pochu..
Now the obstacle has been removed..
Unga kitta chera thaan
Just to join you,
En uyiru ullathu
My life exists;
Kaalam ini nallathu
The time ahead is good,
Maalai poda oru naala paarthu chollu
Pick a date to exchange garlands and tell me.
Dhinamum sirichi mayakki
Smiling every day and charming me,
En manasa kedutha sirukki
The young girl who ruined my heart,
Kanava thaduthu niruthi
Blocking and stopping my dreams,
Nee kaninji vedicha paruthi
You are like a ripe cotton pod that burst open;
Yerudethu neeyum
You looked up,
Paarvai valai pottu
Cast a net with your gaze,
Maatikittaen naanu
And I got caught in it.
Hei azhagu paruva chilai
Hey, beautiful youthful statue,
Kanakku purinjathadi
Now I understand the logic!
Dhinamum sirichi mayakki
Smiling every day and charming me,
Un manasa kedutha sirukki
The young girl who ruined your heart,
Male :Kanava thaduthu niruthi
Male: Blocking and stopping my dreams,
Nee kaninji vedicha paruthi
You are like a ripe cotton pod that burst open.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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