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En Thalaivan Varukiran

From Malargindra Paruvathile · 1980

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
L. Vaithiya Nathan
Details
Malargindra Paruvathile1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
En thalaivan varugiraan nerilaeMy hero is coming in person,
Nalla ilamaiyenum kavithai koyil therilaeIn the temple chariot of poetry that is sweet youth.
En thalaivan varugiraan nerilaeMy hero is coming in person,
Nalla ilamaiyenum kavithai koyil therilaeIn the temple chariot of poetry that is sweet youth.
Female
Pon pathiththa thegamA body inlaid with gold,
Adhil pongi varum mogamFrom which desire overflows,
Pon pathiththa thegamA body inlaid with gold,
Adhil pongi varum mogamFrom which desire overflows.
Female
Kannirendum paaduvathuWhat both eyes sing is
Ranjanai raagam sivaranjani raagamRanjanai ragam and Sivaranjani ragam,
Karthigaiyil piranthu varum anantha raagamA blissful melody born in the month of Karthigai.
Female
En thalaivan varugiraan nerilaeMy hero is coming in person,
Nalla ilamaiyenum kavithai koyil therilaeIn the temple chariot of poetry that is sweet youth.
Chorus
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Female
Kuththu vilakkettri nalla kolangalum theettiLighting the traditional brass lamp and drawing auspicious kolam designs,
Maththala melangalil mangalam kottiBeating auspicious rhythms on the drums,
Kuththu vilakkettri nalla kolangalum theettiLighting the traditional brass lamp and drawing auspicious kolam designs,
Maththala melangalil mangalam kottiBeating auspicious rhythms on the drums,
Female
Enai manavaraiyil nrkka vaiththaar aaraththi suttriThey stood me at the wedding altar after warding off evil eyes with aarathi.
Pattu vanna selai palapalakkum maalaiDraped in a colorful silk saree with a glittering garland,
Pattu vanna selai palapalakkum maalaiDraped in a colorful silk saree with a glittering garland,
Kattikkondu naaniruppaen thirumana velaiI will be waiting at the time of marriage.
Enai kaipidiththu sugam tharuvaar kannmani kaalaiHolding my hand, he will bestow bliss upon me, my beloved lord.
Enai kaipidiththu sugam tharuvaar kannmani kaalaiHolding my hand, he will bestow bliss upon me, my beloved lord.
Female
En thalaivan varugiraan nerilaeMy hero is coming in person,
Nalla ilamaiyenum kavithai koyil therilaeIn the temple chariot of poetry that is sweet youth.
Chorus
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Female
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Female
Aadi maatha kaattru avan aasaiyulla oottruHe is like the cool breeze of the Aadi month, a spring of passion;
Kodi kodi thantha pothum verillai maattruEven if millions are offered, there is no substitute for him.
Aadi maatha kaattru avan aasaiyulla oottruHe is like the cool breeze of the Aadi month, a spring of passion;
Kodi kodi thantha pothum verillai maattruEven if millions are offered, there is no substitute for him.
Female
Naan komaganin kaaladiyil vilainthidum naattruI am a tender sapling flourishing at the feet of the prince.
Kannazhagu kavithai avan kaaladiyo thaalamThe beauty of his eyes is poetry, and his footsteps are the rhythm,
Kannazhagu kavithai avan kaaladiyo thaalamThe beauty of his eyes is poetry, and his footsteps are the rhythm,
Female
Vennilavu saareduththu yaettri vaiththa dheepamA lamp lit using the extracted essence of the bright moon.
Antha venthanai naan manappathuthaanMy marrying that king,
Antha venthanai naan manappathuthaanMy marrying that king,
Dheivam thantha laabamIs a divine blessing granted by God.
Female
En thalaivan varugiraan nerilaeMy hero is coming in person,
Nalla ilamaiyenum kavithai koyil therilaeIn the temple chariot of poetry that is sweet youth.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

En Thalaivan Varugiraan Nerilae from the movie Malargindra Paruvathile (1980) is an expressive Tamil romantic track celebrating a woman's deep love, longing, and joyous anticipation of marrying her beloved hero. She describes her beloved in glorious poetic metaphors, highlighting his noble stature, charm, and the blissful rhythm he brings into her life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of traditional Tamil wedding rituals featuring lit lamps, kolam, auspicious melam music, and wedding attire. She considers her union with her hero as a divine blessing bestowed by God, celebrating youth and love through evocative classical imagery.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Nalla ilamaiyenum kavithai koyil therilae

Compares youth to a temple chariot made of poetry ('ilamaiyenum kavithai koyil therilae').

Imagery

Pattu vanna selai palapalakkum maalai

Evokes rich traditional cultural visuals with silk sarees, shining garlands, lamps, and drumbeats.

Simile / Metaphor

Aadi maatha kaattru avan aasaiyulla oottru

Compares the hero to the refreshing Aadi breeze and a spring of desire ('aasaiyulla oottru').

Second-Letter Rhyme (Ethirai)

Kuththu vilakkettri nalla kolangalum theetti

Tamil poetic convention matching the second letter of consecutive lines ('Kuththu' / 'Maththala').

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Trivia

Malargindra Paruvathile (1980) features music composed by L. Vaidyanathan, known for blending classical Carnatic influences with creative orchestral arrangements. Sung by S. Janaki with lyrics by Kannadasan, the song playfully mentions classical ragas like Ranjani and Sivaranjani within its lyrics.

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