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Lyrics & meaning

Ithu Maanodum

From Enga Thambi · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Arun Mozhi, Uma Ramanan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Enga Thambi1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Idhu maanodu mayilaadum kaaduThis is a forest where peacocks dance alongside deer
Pudhu thaenodu malaraadum veeduThis is a home where flowers dance with fresh honey
Idhu maanodu mayilaadum kaaduThis is a forest where peacocks dance alongside deer
Pudhu thaenodu malaraadum veeduThis is a home where flowers dance with fresh honey
Maalai vandhaalae mogam undaagumWhen evening comes, passion arises
Kaadhal kangal padum neramIt is the time when loving eyes meet
Female
Idhu maanodu mayilaadum kaaduThis is a forest where peacocks dance alongside deer
Pudhu thaenodu malaraadum veeduThis is a home where flowers dance with fresh honey
Male
Panneerin melae rojaavai polae…ae…Like a rose floating on rosewater...
Panneerin melae rojaavai polae…Like a rose floating on rosewater...
Paal maeni sadhiraadudhae..ae….Her milky body dances with grace...
Female
Kaniyaa kanindhuRipening sweet like a fruit
Kanavil midhandhuFloating in a dream
Ilamai virundhu idhazhil arundhuSip the feast of youth from the lips
Male
Paarvai poovaalaeWith a flower-like gaze
Pattu methai pottaalaeShe laid out a bed of silk
Paruvam raagam paadaadho hoiWon't youth sing a melody? Hoi!
Female
Idhu maanodu mayilaadum kaaduThis is a forest where peacocks dance alongside deer
Male
Pudhu thaenodu malaraadum veeduThis is a home where flowers dance with fresh honey
Female
Un moochu en melWhen your breath...
Padugindra podhu…Touches upon me...
Un moochu en melWhen your breath...
Padugindra podhuTouches upon me
En moochum soodaagudhaeMy breath turns warm as well
Male
Kodhithaal ennammaaSo what if it boils over, my dear?
Kuyilae kannammaaMy cuckoo, my beloved Kannamma
Anaithae allammaaEmbrace me tightly, my darling
Azhagae sellammaaMy beautiful, precious one
Female
Megam nee thaanaeYou are the cloud
Minnal kodi naan thaanaeI am the streak of lightning
Madi mel vaa vaa meen polae hoiCome onto my lap like a fish, hoi!
Male
Idhu maanodu mayilaadum kaaduThis is a forest where peacocks dance alongside deer
Pudhu thaenodu malaraadum veeduThis is a home where flowers dance with fresh honey
Female
Maalai vandhaalaeWhen evening comes
Mogam undaagumPassion arises
Kaadhal kangal padum neramIt is the time when loving eyes meet
Male
Idhu maanodu mayilaadum kaaduThis is a forest where peacocks dance alongside deer
Pudhu thaenodu malaraadum veeduThis is a home where flowers dance with fresh honey
Female
Idhu maanodu mayilaadum kaaduThis is a forest where peacocks dance alongside deer
Pudhu thaenodu malaraadum veeduThis is a home where flowers dance with fresh honey

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a highly romantic track that uses rich poetic imagery from nature to depict the blossoming of romance and physical intimacy between two lovers. By describing their sanctuary as a lush sanctuary where deer and peacocks play together and honey blossoms, the lyricist paints a picture of serene harmony.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

Panneerin melae rojaavai polae

Compares the heroine's delicate grace and beauty to a rose floating gently over rosewater.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Megam nee thaanae / Minnal kodi naan thaanae

Directly identifies the lovers as a rain cloud and a lightning flash, symbolizing their dynamic connection.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Kaniyaa kanindhu / Kanavil midhandhu

The second letter 'n' repeats across lines ('Kaniyaa', 'Kanavil'), providing a sweet musical cadence.

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Trivia

The film 'Enga Thambi' (1993) featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and starred Prashanth alongside Subhashri. The lyrics were penned by the veteran lyricist Vaali.

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