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Lyrics & meaning

Iru Kannil Meenatchiyo

From Yemaatrathe Yemaarathe · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Yemaatrathe Yemaarathe
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
4 Sept 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Iru kannil meenatchiyo
Idhazh konjam thaenaatchiyo
Silai nenjil neeyagalaam
Siru vizhigalil sedhukkidalaam ooh ho ho
Iru kannil meenatchiyo
Idhazh konjam thaenaatchiyo
Silai nenjil neeyagalaam
Siru vizhigalil sedhukkidalaam ooh ho ho
Kodi mullai thedum nila
Ival kannil kaadhal vizha
Male :Oru mannan thaalattavo
Oru kannan therottavoo
Nilavingae neeradinal
Dhinam iravugal urugidudhae
Male :Thuyar seiyum kaaman ula
Idai thazhuvida nazhuvidudhae oo ooho
Iru kannil meenatchiyo
Idhazh konjam thaenaatchiyo
Silai nenjil neeyagalaam
Siru vizhigalil sedhukkidalaam ooh ho ho
………………..
Sugam engae kann kettadhu
Bathil ingae kai kattudhu
Female :Viral thottaal poradudhu
Udal engum thaenaadudhu
Mugil pinnal en maarbilae
Ini manadhinil mazhai varumo
Female :Sugam kanden vaazh naalilae
Unai urasiya ragasiyamo oo o ho
Iru kannil meenatchiyo
Idhazh konjam thaenaatchiyo
Silai nenjil neeyakalam
Siru vizhigalil sedhukkidalaam ooh ho ho
Iru kannil meenatchiyo
Idhazh konjam thaenaatchiyo
Silai nenjil neeyakalam
Siru vizhigalil sedhukkidalaam ooh ho ho
...
Are your two eyes like Goddess Meenakshi's?
Is there sweet honey ruling over your lips?
You could become a statue in my heart,
Sculpted inside these gentle eyes, ooh ho ho!
Are your two eyes like Goddess Meenakshi's?
Is there sweet honey ruling over your lips?
You could become a statue in my heart,
Sculpted inside these gentle eyes, ooh ho ho!
You are the moon sought by the jasmine vine,
A festival of love shines in her eyes!
Male: Should a king sing you a lullaby?
Should a Krishna drive your chariot?
When the moon bathes right here,
Every night melts away in longing...
Male: The sweet torment of Kama (the god of desire) arrives,
Yet when I reach to embrace your waist, it slips away, oh oh-ho!
Are your two eyes like Goddess Meenakshi's?
Is there sweet honey ruling over your lips?
You could become a statue in my heart,
Sculpted inside these gentle eyes, ooh ho ho!
...
"Where is true joy?" my eyes asked,
And my hands hold the answer right here.
Female: When your fingers touch me, a storm stirs within,
And sweetness flows through my entire body!
Your cloud-like locks rest upon my chest,
Will rain now fall within my heart?
Female: I have tasted pure bliss in my lifetime,
Is it the secret of brushing close to you? Oh oh-ho!
Are your two eyes like Goddess Meenakshi's?
Is there sweet honey ruling over your lips?
You could become a statue in my heart,
Sculpted inside these gentle eyes, ooh ho ho!
Are your two eyes like Goddess Meenakshi's?
Is there sweet honey ruling over your lips?
You could become a statue in my heart,
Sculpted inside these gentle eyes, ooh ho ho!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Iru Kannil Meenatchiyo is a sensual and poetic romantic duet from the 1985 Tamil film Yemaatrathe Yemaarathe, composed by Chandrabose and written by legendary lyricist Vaali. Sung passionately by Malaysia Vasudevan and Vani Jayaram, the song portrays two lovers expressing their deep adoration, attraction, and fascination for each other through poetic metaphors.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor & Wordplay (Edhugai / Sledai)

“Iru kannil meenatchiyo / Idhazh konjam thaenaatchiyo”

Vaali plays with the suffix 'aatchi' (rule/reign) comparing the eyes to Goddess Meenakshi (fish-eyed goddess) and the lips to 'Thaenaatchi' (reign of honey).

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Mugil pinnal en maarbilae / Ini manadhinil mazhai varumo”

Compares dark tresses falling over the chest to rain clouds ('Mugil'), which portend a shower of love ('mazhai') in the heart.

Personification

“Sugam engae kann kettadhu / Bathil ingae kai kattudhu”

Personifies the eye asking a question about happiness and the answer standing respectfully with folded hands.

Did you know?

Trivia

Yemaatrathe Yemaarathe (1985) starred Vijayakanth and Sulakshana in lead roles. The soundtrack was composed by Chandrabose, whose melodies with Malaysia Vasudevan and Vani Jayaram were prominent hits during the mid-1980s Tamil cinema era.

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