Enga Maharaani
From Thalaimurai · 1998
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Enga maharaanikenna ingae kobam | Why is our queen angry here? |
| Malai mael irunthu keezh iranga venum | She needs to come down from her high mountain. |
| Male | |
| Enga maharaanikenna ingae kobam | Why is our queen angry here? |
| Malai mael irunthu keezh irana venum | She needs to come down from her high mountain. |
| Ponnammaa poovamma kobam ennammaa | Dear golden lady, flower lady, why this anger? |
| Chellammaa konjam nee vittu kodammaa | Darling girl, please give in a little. |
| Male | |
| Oru chinna sirippula nenja parikkira | With a small smile, you steal our hearts, |
| Malliga mottirukku | Oh jasmine bud. |
| Adha kandu kandu intha ooril irukkura | Seeing that again and again in this town, |
| Kannuga pattirukku | Evil eyes have fallen on you. |
| Male | |
| Enga maharaanikenna ingae kobam | Why is our queen angry here? |
| Malai mael irunthu keezh iranga venum | She needs to come down from her high mountain. |
| Male | |
| Chinnapulla pola adam pudikkirathennaththukku | Why are you throwing tantrums like a young child? |
| Um mookku muzhiyila kobam varuvathu ennaththukku | Why does anger flare up on your face and nose? |
| Kannaala Jaada senju kadal neer iraikka sonnaa | If you signal with your eyes to drain the sea water, |
| Kattaayam senju mudippom | We will definitely accomplish it. |
| Male | |
| Vaanil nadakka sollu | Ask us to walk in the sky, |
| Vinmeen parikka sollu | Ask us to pluck the stars, |
| Villaa valanju mudippom | We will bend like a bow and fulfill it. |
| Male :Ammaa nee azhagaaga neeraadavae | Dear lady, for you to bathe beautifully, |
| Aagaaya gangai nee kondu varavaa | Shall I bring down the celestial Ganges? |
| Male | |
| Poongaattrai poovaaga nee soodavae | For you to wear the gentle breeze like a flower, |
| Ponnaaga adhai maattri kaiyil tharavaa | Shall I turn it into gold and place it in your hands? |
| Male :Pakka thunaikkoru devathaiyodu nee pesanumaa | Do you want to talk to an angel as a companion by your side? |
| Kattidum selaikku vaanavil vannangal poosanumaa | Should we paint rainbow colors onto the saree you wear? |
| Male | |
| Solvathai thattaam seiyyirom | Whatever you say, we will do without fail, |
| Kattalai ittu vidu | Just give us your command. |
| Annan ponna kattum nilai | Regarding the situation of marrying off the brother's girl, |
| Onnu mattum venaa engala vittu vidu | Please leave us out of that one thing alone! |
| Male | |
| Enga maharaanikenna ingae kobam | Why is our queen angry here? |
| Both :Enga maharaanikenna ingae kobam | Why is our queen angry here? |
| Malai mael irunthu keezh iranga venum | She needs to come down from her high mountain. |
| Male | |
| ………………………. | |
| Male | |
| Aaththaava paaththukkaththaan | Just to take care of mother, |
| Azhagaana ponnu onnu | A beautiful girl, |
| Aaththooril paaththu mudichchom | We selected in Aathoor. |
| Male | |
| Hae paaththaa pasi marakkum | Ah, just looking at her makes one forget hunger, |
| Paaloorum vanna mugam | A fair, radiant face glowing like milk, |
| Panjaanga thethi kurichchom | We marked the date in the almanac. |
| Male | |
| Maruthaani poosaama chekka sevappaa | Naturally bright red without applying henna, |
| Malanaattu maanaaga thulli nadappaa | She prances around like a hill-country deer. |
| Kukkoo kuyil koova paadangal | Lessons in singing like a cuckoo, |
| Solli koduppaa | She will teach you! |
| Male | |
| Kulir vaadai malaraagi koni sirippaa | Blooming like a flower in the cool breeze, she smiles bashfully. |
| Eththaanai velaigal seithaalum | No matter how many chores she does, |
| Poo mugam pooththiruppaa | Her flower-like face stays fresh and blooming. |
| Kaavalukkum unthan yaevalukkum | To protect you and fulfill your commands, |
| Ava kaaththiruppaa | She is waiting. |
| Male | |
| Kaaththirukkum antha pon magal | That precious girl who is waiting, |
| Yaar endru sollattumaa | Shall I tell you who she is? |
| Ada veru yaarum illai | Ah, she is none other than... |
| Maaman magalthaanae ippothu santhoshamaa | Your uncle's daughter! Are you happy now? |
| Male | |
| Enga maharaanikenna ingae kobam | Why is our queen angry here? |
| Malai mael irunthu keezh irana venum | She needs to come down from her high mountain. |
| Ponnammaa poovamma kobam ennammaa | Dear golden lady, flower lady, why this anger? |
| Chellammaa konjam nee vittu kodammaa | Darling girl, please give in a little. |
எங்க மகராணிக்கென்ன இங்கே கோபம்
மலை மேல் இருந்து கீழ் இறங்க வேணும்
Why is our queen angry here?
She needs to come down from her high mountain.
எங்க மகராணிக்கென்ன இங்கே கோபம்
மலை மேல் இருந்து கீழ் இறங்க வேணும்
பொன்னம்மா பூவம்மா கோபம் என்னம்மா
செல்லம்மா கொஞ்சம் நீ விட்டுக் கொடம்மா
Why is our queen angry here?
She needs to come down from her high mountain.
Dear golden lady, flower lady, why this anger?
Darling girl, please give in a little.
ஒரு சின்னச் சிரிப்புல நெஞ்சப் பறிக்கிற
மல்லிக மொட்டிருக்கு
அதக் கண்டு கண்டு இந்த ஊரில் இருக்குற
கண்ணுக பட்டிருக்கு......
With a small smile, you steal our hearts,
Oh jasmine bud.
Seeing that again and again in this town,
Evil eyes have fallen on you.
எங்க மகராணிக்கென்ன இங்கே கோபம்
மலை மேல் இருந்து கீழ் இறங்க வேணும்
Why is our queen angry here?
She needs to come down from her high mountain.
சின்னப் புள்ள போல அடம் புடிக்கிறதென்னத்துக்கு
உம் மூக்கு முழியில கோபம் வருவது என்னத்துக்கு
கண்ணால ஜாட செஞ்சு கடல் நீர் இரைக்கச் சொன்னா
கட்டாயம் செஞ்சு முடிப்போம்
Why are you throwing tantrums like a young child?
Why does anger flare up on your face and nose?
If you signal with your eyes to drain the sea water,
We will definitely accomplish it.
வானில் நடக்கச் சொல்லு
விண்மீன் பறிக்கச் சொல்லு
வில்லா வளஞ்சு முடிப்போம்
அம்மா நீ அழகாக நீராடவே
ஆகாய கங்கை நீர் கொண்டு வரவா
Ask us to walk in the sky,
Ask us to pluck the stars,
We will bend like a bow and fulfill it.
Dear lady, for you to bathe beautifully,
Shall I bring down the celestial Ganges?
பூங்காற்றைப் பூவாக நீ சூடவே
பொன்னாக அதை மாற்றிக் கையில் தரவா
பக்கத் துணைக்கொரு தேவதையோடு நீ பேசணுமா
கட்டிடும் சேலைக்கு வானவில் வண்ணங்கள் பூசணுமா
For you to wear the gentle breeze like a flower,
Shall I turn it into gold and place it in your hands?
Do you want to talk to an angel as a companion by your side?
Should we paint rainbow colors onto the saree you wear?
சொல்வதைத் தட்டாமச் செய்யிறோம்
கட்டளை இட்டு விடு
அண்ணன் பொண்ணக் கட்டும் நிலை
ஒன்னு மட்டும் வேணா எங்கள விட்டு விடு
Whatever you say, we will do without fail,
Just give us your command.
Regarding the situation of marrying off the brother's girl,
Please leave us out of that one thing alone!
எங்க மகராணிக்கென்ன
இருவர் :
எங்க மகராணிக்கென்ன இங்கே கோபம்
மலை மேல் இருந்து கீழ் இறங்க வேணும்
Why is our queen angry here?
Why is our queen angry here?
She needs to come down from her high mountain.
.................................
ஆத்தாவ பாத்துக்கத்தான்
அழகான பொண்ணு ஒன்னு
ஆத்தூரில் பாத்து முடிச்சோம்
Just to take care of mother,
A beautiful girl,
We selected in Aathoor.
ஹே பாத்தாப் பசி மறக்கும்
பாலூறும் வண்ண முகம்
பஞ்சாங்க தேதி குறிச்சோம்
Ah, just looking at her makes one forget hunger,
A fair, radiant face glowing like milk,
We marked the date in the almanac.
மருதாணி பூசாம செக்கச் செவப்பா
மலநாட்டு மானாக துள்ளி நடப்பா
குக்குக்கூ குயில் கூவ பாடங்கள்
சொல்லிக் கொடுப்பா
Naturally bright red without applying henna,
She prances around like a hill-country deer.
Lessons in singing like a cuckoo,
She will teach you!
குளிர் வாடை மலராகி கொஞ்சி சிரிப்பா
எத்தனை வேலைகள் செய்தாலும்
பூ முகம் பூத்திருப்பா
காவலுக்கும் உந்தன் ஏவலுக்கும்
அவ காத்திருப்பா
Blooming like a flower in the cool breeze, she smiles bashfully.
No matter how many chores she does,
Her flower-like face stays fresh and blooming.
To protect you and fulfill your commands,
She is waiting.
காத்திருக்கும் அந்தப் பொன் மகள்
யார் என்று சொல்லட்டுமா
அட வேறு யாரும் இல்லை
மாமன் மகள்தானே இப்போது சந்தோஷமா....
That precious girl who is waiting,
Shall I tell you who she is?
Ah, she is none other than...
Your uncle's daughter! Are you happy now?
எங்க மகராணிக்கென்ன இங்கே கோபம்
மலை மேல் இருந்து கீழ் இறங்க வேணும்
பொன்னம்மா பூவம்மா கோபம் என்னம்மா
செல்லம்மா கொஞ்சம் நீ விட்டுக் கொடம்மா
Why is our queen angry here?
She needs to come down from her high mountain.
Dear golden lady, flower lady, why this anger?
Darling girl, please give in a little.
ஒரு சின்னச் சிரிப்புல நெஞ்சப் பறிக்கிற
மல்லிக மொட்டிருக்கு
அதக் கண்டு கண்டு இந்த ஊரில் இருக்குற
கண்ணுக பட்டிருக்கு......
எங்க மகராணிக்கென்ன இங்கே கோபம்
மலை மேல் இருந்து கீழ் இறங்க வேணும்
Enga maharaanikenna ingae kobam
Why is our queen angry here?
Malai mael irunthu keezh iranga venum
She needs to come down from her high mountain.
Enga maharaanikenna ingae kobam
Why is our queen angry here?
Malai mael irunthu keezh irana venum
She needs to come down from her high mountain.
Ponnammaa poovamma kobam ennammaa
Dear golden lady, flower lady, why this anger?
Chellammaa konjam nee vittu kodammaa
Darling girl, please give in a little.
Oru chinna sirippula nenja parikkira
With a small smile, you steal our hearts,
Malliga mottirukku
Oh jasmine bud.
Adha kandu kandu intha ooril irukkura
Seeing that again and again in this town,
Kannuga pattirukku
Evil eyes have fallen on you.
Enga maharaanikenna ingae kobam
Why is our queen angry here?
Malai mael irunthu keezh iranga venum
She needs to come down from her high mountain.
Chinnapulla pola adam pudikkirathennaththukku
Why are you throwing tantrums like a young child?
Um mookku muzhiyila kobam varuvathu ennaththukku
Why does anger flare up on your face and nose?
Kannaala Jaada senju kadal neer iraikka sonnaa
If you signal with your eyes to drain the sea water,
Kattaayam senju mudippom
We will definitely accomplish it.
Vaanil nadakka sollu
Ask us to walk in the sky,
Vinmeen parikka sollu
Ask us to pluck the stars,
Villaa valanju mudippom
We will bend like a bow and fulfill it.
Male :Ammaa nee azhagaaga neeraadavae
Dear lady, for you to bathe beautifully,
Aagaaya gangai nee kondu varavaa
Shall I bring down the celestial Ganges?
Poongaattrai poovaaga nee soodavae
For you to wear the gentle breeze like a flower,
Ponnaaga adhai maattri kaiyil tharavaa
Shall I turn it into gold and place it in your hands?
Male :Pakka thunaikkoru devathaiyodu nee pesanumaa
Do you want to talk to an angel as a companion by your side?
Kattidum selaikku vaanavil vannangal poosanumaa
Should we paint rainbow colors onto the saree you wear?
Solvathai thattaam seiyyirom
Whatever you say, we will do without fail,
Kattalai ittu vidu
Just give us your command.
Annan ponna kattum nilai
Regarding the situation of marrying off the brother's girl,
Onnu mattum venaa engala vittu vidu
Please leave us out of that one thing alone!
Enga maharaanikenna ingae kobam
Why is our queen angry here?
Both :Enga maharaanikenna ingae kobam
Why is our queen angry here?
Malai mael irunthu keezh iranga venum
She needs to come down from her high mountain.
……………………….
Aaththaava paaththukkaththaan
Just to take care of mother,
Azhagaana ponnu onnu
A beautiful girl,
Aaththooril paaththu mudichchom
We selected in Aathoor.
Hae paaththaa pasi marakkum
Ah, just looking at her makes one forget hunger,
Paaloorum vanna mugam
A fair, radiant face glowing like milk,
Panjaanga thethi kurichchom
We marked the date in the almanac.
Maruthaani poosaama chekka sevappaa
Naturally bright red without applying henna,
Malanaattu maanaaga thulli nadappaa
She prances around like a hill-country deer.
Kukkoo kuyil koova paadangal
Lessons in singing like a cuckoo,
Solli koduppaa
She will teach you!
Kulir vaadai malaraagi koni sirippaa
Blooming like a flower in the cool breeze, she smiles bashfully.
Eththaanai velaigal seithaalum
No matter how many chores she does,
Poo mugam pooththiruppaa
Her flower-like face stays fresh and blooming.
Kaavalukkum unthan yaevalukkum
To protect you and fulfill your commands,
Ava kaaththiruppaa
She is waiting.
Kaaththirukkum antha pon magal
That precious girl who is waiting,
Yaar endru sollattumaa
Shall I tell you who she is?
Ada veru yaarum illai
Ah, she is none other than...
Maaman magalthaanae ippothu santhoshamaa
Your uncle's daughter! Are you happy now?
Enga maharaanikenna ingae kobam
Why is our queen angry here?
Malai mael irunthu keezh irana venum
She needs to come down from her high mountain.
Ponnammaa poovamma kobam ennammaa
Dear golden lady, flower lady, why this anger?
Chellammaa konjam nee vittu kodammaa
Darling girl, please give in a little.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful and affectionate song depicts family members teasing and pacifying a young woman who is throwing a stubborn tantrum. Referring to her as their queen and comparing her sulking to sitting atop a high mountain, they dramatically offer to perform impossible feats—such as bringing down the celestial Ganges, painting her saree with rainbow colors, or plucking stars from the sky—just to appease her anger. As the song progresses, they share exciting news about a potential bride chosen from Aathoor to look after the family's mother, describing her radiant beauty, grace, and endearing qualities. In a playful twist, they reveal that the bride is none other than her own cousin, effectively dissolving her anger into happiness and family celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Malai mael irunthu keezh iranga venum”
Comparing the girl's stubborn pride and anger to staying high up on a mountain that she must descend from.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi Ani)
“Aagaaya gangai nee kondu varavaa”
An exaggerated expression offering to bring down the heavenly river Ganges just for her bath to restore her good mood.
Simile (Uwamai Ani)
“Malanaattu maanaaga thulli nadappaa”
Comparing the prospective bride's lively and graceful gait to a prancing hill-country deer.
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Trivia
Thalaimurai is a 1998 Tamil film with lyrics penned by Vasan. The song vividly captures traditional rural Tamil family dynamics, playful teasing, and marital match-making humor.
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