Ezhuthukiral
From Saranalayam · 1983
- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Saranalayam1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai | She is writing a new poem, |
| Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai | This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes. |
| Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai | She is writing a new poem, |
| Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai | This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes. |
| Idhai vida ilakkiyam kidaiyaadhu | There is no literature greater than this, |
| Ilakkana varambugal idharkkaedhu | What grammatical boundaries could ever restrict this? |
| Idhai vida ilakkiyam kidaiyaadhu | There is no literature greater than this, |
| Ilakkana varambugal idharkkaedhu | What grammatical boundaries could ever restrict this? |
| Male | |
| Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai | She is writing a new poem, |
| Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai | This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhai madal pola udal azhagum | Her body is beautiful like a smooth plantain stem, |
| Thangam vaartha chimizh pola udhadazhagum | Her lips are beautiful like a casket cast in gold. |
| Vaazhai madal pola udal azhagum | Her body is beautiful like a smooth plantain stem, |
| Thangam vaartha chimizh pola udhadazhagum | Her lips are beautiful like a casket cast in gold. |
| Thanjai koyil radham pola nadai azhagum | Her graceful walk is like the grand chariot of the Tanjore temple, |
| Vandhu kulavum vaelaiyil manam kavarum | Captivating the heart when she comes close to mingle. |
| Kattazhagu pettagamum kan niraindha sithiram | A treasure trove of pristine beauty, a picture that fills the eyes, |
| Kaala kaalam ingu enakkaaga | Destined here for me across all ages. |
| Male | |
| Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai | She is writing a new poem, |
| Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai | This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes. |
| Male | |
| Vaanam valaikkaadha kadar karaiyo | Is she a seashore uncurved by the sky? |
| Idhu vandu thulaikkaadha pazha kulaiyo | Is she a cluster of fruits unblemished by bees? |
| Vaanam valaikkaadha kadar karaiyo | Is she a seashore uncurved by the sky? |
| Idhu vandu thulaikkaadha pazha kulaiyo | Is she a cluster of fruits unblemished by bees? |
| Innum vaasal thirakkaadha aranmanaiyo | Is she a palace whose gates have not yet been opened? |
| Kannan vandhu thuyilaadha aalilaiyo | Is she a banyan leaf where Lord Krishna has not yet rested? |
| Putham pudhu puthagamo | Is she a brand new book? |
| Punnagaikkum rathinamo | Is she a smiling precious gem? |
| Dheva dhevi ival enakkaaga | This divine goddess exists just for me. |
| Male | |
| Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai | She is writing a new poem, |
| Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai | This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes. |
| Male | |
| Pesum mani vaarthai thamizh chuvaiyo | Are her spoken gem-like words the sweet taste of Tamil? |
| Pudhir podum vizhi jaadai vidu kadhaiyo | Is her eye gesture posing a puzzle or a riddle? |
| Pesum mani vaarthai thamizh chuvaiyo | Are her spoken gem-like words the sweet taste of Tamil? |
| Pudhir podum vizhi jaadai vidu kadhaiyo | Is her eye gesture posing a puzzle or a riddle? |
| Nenjil aasai alai paayum pudhu punalo | Is she a new stream where waves of desire surge in the heart? |
| Oru aadai sumbaadum madhu kudamo | Is she a pot of sweet nectar draped gracefully in garments? |
| Panjanaiyil kai anaikka paiya paiya mei anaikka | To embrace with hands on the soft bed, to slowly embrace her form, |
| Thaavi thaavi varum kalai maano | Is she an artistic deer leaping and bounding toward me? |
| Male | |
| Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai | She is writing a new poem, |
| Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai | This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes. |
| Idhai vida ilakkiyam kidaiyaadhu | There is no literature greater than this, |
| Ilakkana varambugal idharkkaedhu | What grammatical boundaries could ever restrict this? |
| Male | |
| Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai | She is writing a new poem, |
| Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai | This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes. |
எழுதுகிறாள் ஒரு புதுக்கவிதை
வண்ண இரு விழியால் இந்த பூங்கோதை
எழுதுகிறாள் ஒரு புதுக்கவிதை
வண்ண இரு விழியால் இந்த பூங்கோதை
இதைவிட இலக்கியம் கிடையாது
இலக்கண வரம்புகள் இதற்கேது
இதைவிட இலக்கியம் கிடையாது
இலக்கண வரம்புகள் இதற்கேது
She is writing a new poem,
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
She is writing a new poem,
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
There is no literature greater than this,
What grammatical boundaries could ever restrict this?
There is no literature greater than this,
What grammatical boundaries could ever restrict this?
எழுதுகிறாள் ஒரு புதுக்கவிதை
வண்ண இரு விழியால் இந்த பூங்கோதை
She is writing a new poem,
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
வாழை மடல் போல உடல் அழகும்
தங்கம் வார்த்த சிமிழ் போல உதடழகும்
வாழை மடல் போல உடல் அழகும்
தங்கம் வார்த்த சிமிழ் போல உதடழகும்
தஞ்சை கோயில் ரதம் போல நடை அழகும்
வந்து குலவும் வேளையில் மனம் கவரும்
கட்டழகு பெட்டகமோ கண் நிறைந்த சித்திரமோ
கால காலம் இங்கு எனக்காக
Her body is beautiful like a smooth plantain stem,
Her lips are beautiful like a casket cast in gold.
Her body is beautiful like a smooth plantain stem,
Her lips are beautiful like a casket cast in gold.
Her graceful walk is like the grand chariot of the Tanjore temple,
Captivating the heart when she comes close to mingle.
A treasure trove of pristine beauty, a picture that fills the eyes,
Destined here for me across all ages.
எழுதுகிறாள் ஒரு புதுக்கவிதை
வண்ண இரு விழியால் இந்த பூங்கோதை
She is writing a new poem,
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
வானம் வளைக்காத கடற்கரையோ
இது வண்டு துளைக்காத பழக்குலையோ
வானம் வளைக்காத கடற்கரையோ
இது வண்டு துளைக்காத பழக்குலையோ
இன்னும் வாசல் திறக்காத அரண்மனையோ
கண்ணன் வந்து துயிலாத ஆழிலையோ
புத்தம் புது புத்தகமோ
புன்னகைக்கும் ரத்தினமோ
தேவ தேவி இவள் எனக்காக
Is she a seashore uncurved by the sky?
Is she a cluster of fruits unblemished by bees?
Is she a seashore uncurved by the sky?
Is she a cluster of fruits unblemished by bees?
Is she a palace whose gates have not yet been opened?
Is she a banyan leaf where Lord Krishna has not yet rested?
Is she a brand new book?
Is she a smiling precious gem?
This divine goddess exists just for me.
எழுதுகிறாள் ஒரு புதுக்கவிதை
வண்ண இரு விழியால் இந்த பூங்கோதை
She is writing a new poem,
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
பேசும் மணி வார்த்தை தமிழ்ச் சுவையோ
புதிர் போடும் விழி ஜாடை விடுகதையோ
பேசும் மணி வார்த்தை தமிழ்ச் சுவையோ
புதிர் போடும் விழி ஜாடை விடுகதையோ
நெஞ்சில் ஆசை அலை பாயும் புதுப்புனலோ
ஒரு ஆடை சுமந்தாடும் மதுக்குடமோ
பஞ்சணையில் கை அணைக்க
பையப் பைய மெய் அணைக்க
தாவி தாவி வரும் கலைமானோ
Are her spoken gem-like words the sweet taste of Tamil?
Is her eye gesture posing a puzzle or a riddle?
Are her spoken gem-like words the sweet taste of Tamil?
Is her eye gesture posing a puzzle or a riddle?
Is she a new stream where waves of desire surge in the heart?
Is she a pot of sweet nectar draped gracefully in garments?
To embrace with hands on the soft bed, to slowly embrace her form,
Is she an artistic deer leaping and bounding toward me?
எழுதுகிறாள் ஒரு புதுக்கவிதை
வண்ண இரு விழியால் இந்த பூங்கோதை
இதைவிட இலக்கியம் கிடையாது
இலக்கண வரம்புகள் இதற்கேது
She is writing a new poem,
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
There is no literature greater than this,
What grammatical boundaries could ever restrict this?
எழுதுகிறாள் ஒரு புதுக்கவிதை
வண்ண இரு விழியால் இந்த பூங்கோதை
She is writing a new poem,
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai
She is writing a new poem,
Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai
She is writing a new poem,
Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
Idhai vida ilakkiyam kidaiyaadhu
There is no literature greater than this,
Ilakkana varambugal idharkkaedhu
What grammatical boundaries could ever restrict this?
Idhai vida ilakkiyam kidaiyaadhu
There is no literature greater than this,
Ilakkana varambugal idharkkaedhu
What grammatical boundaries could ever restrict this?
Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai
She is writing a new poem,
Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
Vaazhai madal pola udal azhagum
Her body is beautiful like a smooth plantain stem,
Thangam vaartha chimizh pola udhadazhagum
Her lips are beautiful like a casket cast in gold.
Vaazhai madal pola udal azhagum
Her body is beautiful like a smooth plantain stem,
Thangam vaartha chimizh pola udhadazhagum
Her lips are beautiful like a casket cast in gold.
Thanjai koyil radham pola nadai azhagum
Her graceful walk is like the grand chariot of the Tanjore temple,
Vandhu kulavum vaelaiyil manam kavarum
Captivating the heart when she comes close to mingle.
Kattazhagu pettagamum kan niraindha sithiram
A treasure trove of pristine beauty, a picture that fills the eyes,
Kaala kaalam ingu enakkaaga
Destined here for me across all ages.
Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai
She is writing a new poem,
Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
Vaanam valaikkaadha kadar karaiyo
Is she a seashore uncurved by the sky?
Idhu vandu thulaikkaadha pazha kulaiyo
Is she a cluster of fruits unblemished by bees?
Vaanam valaikkaadha kadar karaiyo
Is she a seashore uncurved by the sky?
Idhu vandu thulaikkaadha pazha kulaiyo
Is she a cluster of fruits unblemished by bees?
Innum vaasal thirakkaadha aranmanaiyo
Is she a palace whose gates have not yet been opened?
Kannan vandhu thuyilaadha aalilaiyo
Is she a banyan leaf where Lord Krishna has not yet rested?
Putham pudhu puthagamo
Is she a brand new book?
Punnagaikkum rathinamo
Is she a smiling precious gem?
Dheva dhevi ival enakkaaga
This divine goddess exists just for me.
Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai
She is writing a new poem,
Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
Pesum mani vaarthai thamizh chuvaiyo
Are her spoken gem-like words the sweet taste of Tamil?
Pudhir podum vizhi jaadai vidu kadhaiyo
Is her eye gesture posing a puzzle or a riddle?
Pesum mani vaarthai thamizh chuvaiyo
Are her spoken gem-like words the sweet taste of Tamil?
Pudhir podum vizhi jaadai vidu kadhaiyo
Is her eye gesture posing a puzzle or a riddle?
Nenjil aasai alai paayum pudhu punalo
Is she a new stream where waves of desire surge in the heart?
Oru aadai sumbaadum madhu kudamo
Is she a pot of sweet nectar draped gracefully in garments?
Panjanaiyil kai anaikka paiya paiya mei anaikka
To embrace with hands on the soft bed, to slowly embrace her form,
Thaavi thaavi varum kalai maano
Is she an artistic deer leaping and bounding toward me?
Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai
She is writing a new poem,
Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
Idhai vida ilakkiyam kidaiyaadhu
There is no literature greater than this,
Ilakkana varambugal idharkkaedhu
What grammatical boundaries could ever restrict this?
Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai
She is writing a new poem,
Vanna iru vizhiyaal indha poongodhai
This flower-like maiden, with her two colorful eyes.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
"Ezhudhugiraal Oru Pudhu Kavidhai" from the movie Saranalayam (1983) is a lush, romantic song celebrating the incomparable physical and spiritual grace of the protagonist's beloved. The singer envisions the maiden's subtle glances and expressions as a freshly composed poem written through her eyes—a work of art so sublime that no existing rules of grammar or classic literature could possibly contain or define it. Throughout the track, the lyrics weave together classical Tamil imagery, comparing her form to golden ornaments, the majestic chariot of the Tanjore temple, untouched nature, and sacred myths like Krishna resting on a banyan leaf. The narrative transitions from admiring her beauty at a distance to expressing an eager, tender desire for emotional and physical intimacy, framing her as a divine gift crafted across time specifically for him.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Vaazhai madal pola udal azhagum”
Compares the smooth and graceful beauty of her body to a soft plantain leaf sheath using the comparative word 'pola'.
Simile (Upamai)
“Thanjai koyil radham pola nadai azhagum”
Compares her majestic and rhythmic gait to the grand processional chariot of the Tanjore temple.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ezhudhugiraal oru pudhu kavidhai / Vanna iru vizhiyaal”
Metaphorically equates her expressive gaze to the physical act of writing poetry.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“karaiyo / kulaiyo / aranmanaiyo / aalilaiyo”
The repeating '-yo' suffix across multiple lines creates a melodic end-rhyme structure standard in classical Tamil lyricism.
Rhetorical Question
“Innum vaasal thirakkaadha aranmanaiyo”
Uses poetic questioning ('Is she a palace whose door hasn't opened yet?') to emphasize her pristine and enigmatic nature.
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Trivia
'Ezhudhugiraal Oru Pudhu Kavidhai' is a romantic song from the 1983 Tamil film 'Saranalayam'. The song showcases classic 1980s Tamil lyrical style, employing traditional literary metaphors such as 'Thanjai Koyil Radham' (Tanjore temple chariot) and 'Aalilai' (banyan leaf associated with infant Krishna) to express romantic devotion.
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