Iru Kaathalar Magizhnthe
From Manamagal · 1951
- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singers
- C. R. Subbaraman, M. L. Vasanthakumari
- Music director
- C. R. Subbaraman
- Details
- Manamagal1951
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thaenaitheadi poovil vandu | The beetle comes to the flower searching for honey |
| Raagam paadudhae | And sings a beautiful melody |
| Thaenaitheadi poovil vandu | The beetle comes to the flower searching for honey |
| Raagam paadudhae | And sings a beautiful melody |
| Female | |
| Pudhu moganamaaga veesum | Blowing with a fresh, captivating charm |
| Thendral thaerodadhae | The gentle breeze rides like a chariot |
| Neerodai aanandham | The stream brings immense joy |
| Female | |
| {Aadum neerin mel | Upon the dancing water |
| Nadai annamenum odam thaan | A boat glides like a majestic swan |
| Nadai annamena oodum | Moving smoothly like a walking swan |
| Alai meedhodum azhagae aanandham} (2) | The beauty floating over waves is pure bliss |
| Male | |
| Neelum inba selvam | An enduring wealth of joy |
| Endrum neeyenn sondhamae | You are forever my own |
| Female | |
| Nijama | Is it true? |
| Male :Nijam thaan | Male: It is indeed true |
| Both :Indha neram yaavum aanandhamae | Both: All these moments are filled with happiness |
| Neeroodai aanandham | The stream brings immense joy |
இரு காதலர் மகிழ்ந்ததே
கொண்டாடும் உறவே ஆனந்தம்
எழில் காணும் சோலை மாலை
நீரோடை ஆனந்தம்
The beetle comes to the flower searching for honey
And sings a beautiful melody
The beetle comes to the flower searching for honey
And sings a beautiful melody
இரு காதலர் மகிழ்ந்ததே
கொண்டாடும் உறவே ஆனந்தம்
எழில் காணும் சோலை மாலை
நீரோடை ஆனந்தம்
Blowing with a fresh, captivating charm
The gentle breeze rides like a chariot
The stream brings immense joy
தேனைத்தேடி பூவில் வண்டு
ராகம் பாடுதே
தேனைத்தேடி பூவில் வண்டு
ராகம் பாடுதே
Upon the dancing water
A boat glides like a majestic swan
Moving smoothly like a walking swan
The beauty floating over waves is pure bliss
புது மோகனமாக வீசும்
தென்றல் தேரோடுதே
நீரோடை ஆனந்தம்
An enduring wealth of joy
You are forever my own
இரு காதலர் மகிழ்ந்ததே
கொண்டாடும் உறவே ஆனந்தம்
எழில் காணும் சோலை மாலை
நீரோடை ஆனந்தம்
Is it true?
Male: It is indeed true
Both: All these moments are filled with happiness
The stream brings immense joy
{ஆடும் நீரின் மேல்
நடை அன்னமென்னும் ஓடும் தான்
நடை அன்னமென்னும் ஓடும்
அலை மீதோடும் அழகே ஆனந்தம்} (2)
நீளும் இன்ப செல்வம்
என்றும் நீயென் சொந்தமே
நிஜமா
நிஜம்தான
இருவர் :
இந்த நேரம் யாவும் ஆனந்தமே
நீரோடை ஆனந்தம்
இரு காதலர் மகிழ்ந்ததே
கொண்டாடும் உறவே ஆனந்தம்
எழில் காணும் சோலை மாலை
நீரோடை ஆனந்தம்
Thaenaitheadi poovil vandu
The beetle comes to the flower searching for honey
Raagam paadudhae
And sings a beautiful melody
Thaenaitheadi poovil vandu
The beetle comes to the flower searching for honey
Raagam paadudhae
And sings a beautiful melody
Pudhu moganamaaga veesum
Blowing with a fresh, captivating charm
Thendral thaerodadhae
The gentle breeze rides like a chariot
Neerodai aanandham
The stream brings immense joy
{Aadum neerin mel
Upon the dancing water
Nadai annamenum odam thaan
A boat glides like a majestic swan
Nadai annamena oodum
Moving smoothly like a walking swan
Alai meedhodum azhagae aanandham} (2)
The beauty floating over waves is pure bliss
Neelum inba selvam
An enduring wealth of joy
Endrum neeyenn sondhamae
You are forever my own
Nijama
Is it true?
Male :Nijam thaan
Male: It is indeed true
Both :Indha neram yaavum aanandhamae
Both: All these moments are filled with happiness
Neeroodai aanandham
The stream brings immense joy
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic Tamil song from the 1951 movie Manamagal paints a picturesque scene of nature echoing romantic joy. The lyricist Udumalai Narayanakavi blends natural imagery—like honeybees singing, gentle breezes riding like chariots, and boats floating gracefully like swans—with the sweet dialogue of lovers expressing their eternal affection and present bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Nadai annamenum odam thaan”
Comparing the boat moving gracefully on water to a walking swan (Nadai annam).
Personification
“Thaenaitheadi poovil vandu Raagam paadudhae”
Attributing human musical ability ('singing a raga') to a beetle visiting a flower.
Imagery
“Pudhu moganamaaga veesum Thendral thaerodadhae”
Evocative visual and sensory imagery of a gentle breeze blowing like a chariot and waves dancing.
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Trivia
Manamagal (1951) was directed by veteran comedian and social reformer N. S. Krishnan. The film starred S. V. Sahasranamam, Padmini, Lalitha, and featured a guest appearance by N. T. Rama Rao. The music was composed by C. R. Subbaraman, with lyrics penned by the renowned poet Udumalai Narayanakavi.
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