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Lyrics & meaning

En Raagangal

From Muthal Iravu · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Muthal Iravu1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
En raagangal indru ellaam paadalgalaeAll my ragas today have turned into complete songs.
En raagangal indru ellaam paadalgalaeAll my ragas today have turned into complete songs.
Ival thaalangal samakaalangalHer rhythms are synchronized with contemporary beats.
Female
En raagangal indru ellaam paadalgalaeAll my ragas today have turned into complete songs.
Female
Poojaikkaetra poovellaam endhan kolangalAll the flowers fit for worship are my decorative rangoli patterns.
Aa… aa… lalalala lalaalla lalalala lalaallaAh… ah… lalalala lalaalla lalalala lalaalla
Poojaikkaetra poovellaam endhan kolangalAll the flowers fit for worship are my decorative rangoli patterns.
Killaigalae paesungalaeOh parrots, please speak!
Killaigalae paesungalae en ennangalaiOh parrots, please speak my innermost thoughts!
Minnalgalai thaeraakkuvaenI will transform lightnings into a grand chariot,
Kalyaana oorgolam kondaadaTo celebrate the grand wedding procession.
Female
En raagangal indru ellaam paadalgalaeAll my ragas today have turned into complete songs.
Ival thaalangal samakaalangalHer rhythms are synchronized with contemporary beats.
Female
En raagangal indru ellaam paadalgalaeAll my ragas today have turned into complete songs.
Female
Maalai soodum naerangal manjal vaanangalThe auspicious moments of wearing garlands turn the skies golden yellow.
Maalai soodum naerangal manjal vaanangalThe auspicious moments of wearing garlands turn the skies golden yellow.
Kaadhal magal raadhai thandhaalRadha, the goddess of love, bestowed,
Kaadhal magal raadhai thandhaal en maangalyamRadha, the goddess of love, bestowed my sacred wedding knot.
Kannan tharum ponnoonjalilOn the golden swing gifted by Lord Krishna,
Ammaadi ammaadi naan aadaOh my, oh my, I shall happily swing and play!
Female
En raagangal indru ellaam paadalgalaeAll my ragas today have turned into complete songs.
Female
Acham naanam vekkangal indrae odungalFear, shyness, and bashfulness, run away today!
Acham naanam vekkangal indrae odungalFear, shyness, and bashfulness, run away today!
Athaanidam paesungalaeSpeak to my beloved husband,
Athaanidam paesungalae en aasaigalaiSpeak my deepest desires to my beloved husband!
Kattil varum thottil varumFirst comes the marital bed, followed by the cradle,
Kannaana pillaikku thaalaattuSinging a lullaby for the darling child.
Female
En raagangal indru ellaam paadalgalaeAll my ragas today have turned into complete songs.
Ival thaalangal samakaalangalHer rhythms are synchronized with contemporary beats.
Female
En raagangal indru ellaam paadalgalaeAll my ragas today have turned into complete songs.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song expresses the overwhelming joy, romantic ecstasy, and anticipation of a young woman entering married life. She perceives her unspoken feelings, melodies, and desires transforming into harmonious songs. Nature, flowers, lightnings, and birds become part of her grand celebration as she looks forward to wedded bliss.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Minnalgalai thaeraakkuvaen

Comparing lightning flashes to a grand wedding chariot to highlight intense excitement and grandeur.

Personification

Killaigalae paesungalae en ennangalai

Addressing parrots as messengers of her intimate thoughts, and telling abstract emotions like fear and shyness to run away.

Imagery & Allusion

Kaadhal magal raadhai thandhaal en maangalyam

Invoking divine mythological imagery of Radha and Krishna swinging on a golden swing to symbolize ideal romantic love.

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Trivia

Although listed with unknown details in some archives, 'Muthal Iravu' (1979) features music by the maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Kannadasan, and this track was masterfully rendered by S. Janaki.

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