Ival Devathai Idhazh Madhulai
From Vaa Indha Pakkam · 1981
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shyam
- Details
- Vaa Indha Pakkam1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | |
| Male | |
| Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai | She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate. |
| Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai | She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate. |
| Nilaa medaiyil kalaa naadagam | An artistic drama performed on the moonlit stage. |
| Nilaa medaiyil kalaa naadagam | An artistic drama performed on the moonlit stage. |
| Kanaakkal illai kanbathunmaiyae….ooo… | These are no dreams, what you see is the reality... ooo... |
| Male | |
| Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai | She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate. |
| Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai | She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate. |
| Female | |
| Puli vaalu meesai vacha aalu | He is a man with a mustache curled like a tiger's tail. |
| Pallakku pola rendu tholu | His two shoulders are broad like a palanquin. |
| Ponnu machchaan pora vazhi poovu undaagum | Flowers bloom along the path where the bride and groom walk. |
| Veera machchaan kobappattaa bhoomi rendaagum | If the brave groom gets angry, the earth splits into two. |
| Female | |
| Veettukku vanthaa thangamallo | When he comes home, he is pure gold. |
| Vettaikku ponaa singamallo | When he goes on a hunt, he is a lion. |
| Yaanai kombu verakodichchu | Breaking an elephant's tusk like firewood... |
| Adupperippaanae…. | He lights the cooking stove with it.... |
| Yaanai kombu verakodichchu | Breaking an elephant's tusk like firewood... |
| Adupperippaanae…. | He lights the cooking stove with it.... |
| Female | |
| Puli vaalu meesai vacha aalu | He is a man with a mustache curled like a tiger's tail. |
| Pallakku pola rendu tholu | His two shoulders are broad like a palanquin. |
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | |
| Male | |
| Naanaththil nee iruppaai | You will abide in bashful shyness. |
| Monaththil naan iruppaen | I will abide in silent meditation. |
| Ullangaiyil amarththuvaen | I will seat you gently in my palm. |
| Kannam thottu nimirththuvaen…. | I will touch your cheek and lift your face.... |
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | |
| Male | |
| Naanaththil nee iruppaai | You will abide in bashful shyness. |
| Monaththil naan iruppaen | I will abide in silent meditation. |
| Ullangaiyil amarththuvaen | I will seat you gently in my palm. |
| Kannam thottu nimirththuvaen…. | I will touch your cheek and lift your face.... |
| Male | |
| Iraku nanaiyum varaikkum mayilgal | Peacocks dance in the rain until their feathers get drenched... |
| Mazhaiyil nanainthu thullaatho | Won't they leap and bound happily in the rain? |
| Imaigal asaiyum oliyaikooda | Even the subtle whisper of moving eyelashes... |
| Sevigal purinthu kollaatho | Won't sensitive ears understand it? |
| Male | |
| Kalai pazhagum ponneram | The golden hour when love's fine arts are practiced, |
| Thalaiyanaiyum thallaadum | Even the pillow sways in romantic bliss. |
| Viralkalil oru minsaaram paayum | An electric shock surges through the fingertips. |
| Male | |
| Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai | She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate. |
| Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai | She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate. |
| Female | |
| Machaanin meesaiyil oonjal kattu | Tie a swing on the groom's mustache, |
| Annaadam aadanum alli mottu | Every day the water lily bud should swing on it. |
| Machaanin meesaiyil oonjal kattu | Tie a swing on the groom's mustache, |
| Annaadam aadanum alli mottu | Every day the water lily bud should swing on it. |
| Thuththippoo maalai vaangi vanthu | Bring a garland made of thuththi flowers, |
| Meththaikku maelae veesa sollu | Ask them to scatter it across the bed. |
| Female | |
| Senthaamarai poova vanthu alai adikkaatho | Won't waves of red lotus blossoms roll in? |
| Alai adikkum naeraththilae analadikkaatho | When the waves strike, won't warmth and passion rise? |
| Female | |
| Manja kulikkum pinju kozhunthu | The tender young maiden bathing in turmeric, |
| Nenjai nanaikkaatho | Won't she drench the heart in deep affection? |
| Anthi varaikkum antha nenappu | That lingering romantic thought until twilight, |
| Nenju nenaikkaatho…. | Won't it soak the heart completely?... |
| Female | |
| : Manja kulikkum pinju kozhunthu | The tender young maiden bathing in turmeric, |
| Nenjai nanaikkaatho | Won't she drench the heart in deep affection? |
| Anthi varaikkum antha nenappu | That lingering romantic thought until twilight, |
| Nenju nenaikkaatho…. | Won't it soak the heart completely?... |
| Male | |
| Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai | She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate. |
| Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai | She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate. |
| Nilaa medaiyil kalaa naadagam | An artistic drama performed on the moonlit stage. |
| Nilaa medaiyil kalaa naadagam | An artistic drama performed on the moonlit stage. |
| Kanaakkal illai kanbathunmaiyae….ooo… | These are no dreams, what you see is the reality... ooo... |
| Male | |
| Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai | She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate. |
| Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai….. | She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate..... |
............................
இவள் தேவதை இதழ் மாதுளை
இவள் தேவதை இதழ் மாதுளை
நிலா மேடையில் கலா நாடகம்
நிலா மேடையில் கலா நாடகம்
கனாக்கள் இல்லை காண்பதுண்மையே....ஓஒ...
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
An artistic drama performed on the moonlit stage.
An artistic drama performed on the moonlit stage.
These are no dreams, what you see is the reality... ooo...
இவள் தேவதை இதழ் மாதுளை
இவள் தேவதை இதழ் மாதுளை....
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
புலி வாலு மீசை வச்ச ஆளு
பல்லாக்கு போல ரெண்டு தோளு
பொன்னு மச்சான் போற வழி பூவு உண்டாகும்
வீர மச்சான் கோபப்பட்டா பூமி ரெண்டாகும்
He is a man with a mustache curled like a tiger's tail.
His two shoulders are broad like a palanquin.
Flowers bloom along the path where the bride and groom walk.
If the brave groom gets angry, the earth splits into two.
வீட்டுக்கு வந்தா தங்கமல்லோ
வேட்டைக்கு போனா சிங்கமல்லோ
யானை கொம்பு வெறகொடிச்சு
அடுப்பெரிப்பானே.......
யானை கொம்பு வெறகொடிச்சு
அடுப்பெரிப்பானே.......
When he comes home, he is pure gold.
When he goes on a hunt, he is a lion.
Breaking an elephant's tusk like firewood...
He lights the cooking stove with it....
Breaking an elephant's tusk like firewood...
He lights the cooking stove with it....
புலி வாலு மீசை வச்ச ஆளு
பல்லாக்கு போல ரெண்டு தோளு
He is a man with a mustache curled like a tiger's tail.
His two shoulders are broad like a palanquin.
..........................
நாணத்தில் நீ இருப்பாய்
மோனத்தில் நான் இருப்பேன்
உள்ளங்கையில் அமர்த்துவேன்
கன்னம் தொட்டு நிமிர்த்துவேன்..
You will abide in bashful shyness.
I will abide in silent meditation.
I will seat you gently in my palm.
I will touch your cheek and lift your face....
..........................
நாணத்தில் நீ இருப்பாய்
மோனத்தில் நான் இருப்பேன்
உள்ளங்கையில் அமர்த்துவேன்
கன்னம் தொட்டு நிமிர்த்துவேன்..
You will abide in bashful shyness.
I will abide in silent meditation.
I will seat you gently in my palm.
I will touch your cheek and lift your face....
இறகு நனையும் வரைக்கும் மயில்கள்
மழையில் நனைந்து துள்ளாதோ
இமைகள் அசையும் ஒலியை கூட
செவிகள் புரிந்து கொள்ளாதோ
Peacocks dance in the rain until their feathers get drenched...
Won't they leap and bound happily in the rain?
Even the subtle whisper of moving eyelashes...
Won't sensitive ears understand it?
கலை பழகும் பொன்னேரம்
தலையணையும் தள்ளாடும்
விரல்களில் ஒரு மின்சாரம் பாயும்
The golden hour when love's fine arts are practiced,
Even the pillow sways in romantic bliss.
An electric shock surges through the fingertips.
இவள் தேவதை இதழ் மாதுளை...
இவள் தேவதை இதழ் மாதுளை...
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
மச்சானின் மீசையில் ஊஞ்சல் கட்டு
அன்னாடம் ஆடணும் அல்லி மொட்டு
மச்சானின் மீசையில் ஊஞ்சல் கட்டு
அன்னாடம் ஆடணும் அல்லி மொட்டு
துத்திப்பூ மாலை வாங்கி வந்து
மெத்தைக்கு மேலே வீச சொல்லு
Tie a swing on the groom's mustache,
Every day the water lily bud should swing on it.
Tie a swing on the groom's mustache,
Every day the water lily bud should swing on it.
Bring a garland made of thuththi flowers,
Ask them to scatter it across the bed.
செந்தாமரை பூவ வந்து அலை அடிக்காதோ
அலை அடிக்கும் நேரத்திலே அனலடிக்காதோ
Won't waves of red lotus blossoms roll in?
When the waves strike, won't warmth and passion rise?
மஞ்ச குளிக்கும் பிஞ்சு கொழுந்து
நெஞ்சை நனைக்காதோ
அந்தி வரைக்கும் அந்த நெனப்பு
நெஞ்சு நெனைக்காதோ.........
The tender young maiden bathing in turmeric,
Won't she drench the heart in deep affection?
That lingering romantic thought until twilight,
Won't it soak the heart completely?...
மஞ்ச குளிக்கும் பிஞ்சு கொழுந்து
நெஞ்சை நனைக்காதோ
அந்தி வரைக்கும் அந்த நெனப்பு
நெஞ்சு நெனைக்காதோ.........
The tender young maiden bathing in turmeric,
Won't she drench the heart in deep affection?
That lingering romantic thought until twilight,
Won't it soak the heart completely?...
இவள் தேவதை இதழ் மாதுளை
இவள் தேவதை இதழ் மாதுளை
நிலா மேடையில் கலா நாடகம்
நிலா மேடையில் கலா நாடகம்
கனாக்கள் இல்லை காண்பதுண்மையே....ஓஒ...
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
An artistic drama performed on the moonlit stage.
An artistic drama performed on the moonlit stage.
These are no dreams, what you see is the reality... ooo...
இவள் தேவதை இதழ் மாதுளை
இவள் தேவதை இதழ் மாதுளை....
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.....
………………
Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
Nilaa medaiyil kalaa naadagam
An artistic drama performed on the moonlit stage.
Nilaa medaiyil kalaa naadagam
An artistic drama performed on the moonlit stage.
Kanaakkal illai kanbathunmaiyae….ooo…
These are no dreams, what you see is the reality... ooo...
Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
Puli vaalu meesai vacha aalu
He is a man with a mustache curled like a tiger's tail.
Pallakku pola rendu tholu
His two shoulders are broad like a palanquin.
Ponnu machchaan pora vazhi poovu undaagum
Flowers bloom along the path where the bride and groom walk.
Veera machchaan kobappattaa bhoomi rendaagum
If the brave groom gets angry, the earth splits into two.
Veettukku vanthaa thangamallo
When he comes home, he is pure gold.
Vettaikku ponaa singamallo
When he goes on a hunt, he is a lion.
Yaanai kombu verakodichchu
Breaking an elephant's tusk like firewood...
Adupperippaanae….
He lights the cooking stove with it....
Yaanai kombu verakodichchu
Breaking an elephant's tusk like firewood...
Adupperippaanae….
He lights the cooking stove with it....
Puli vaalu meesai vacha aalu
He is a man with a mustache curled like a tiger's tail.
Pallakku pola rendu tholu
His two shoulders are broad like a palanquin.
………………
Naanaththil nee iruppaai
You will abide in bashful shyness.
Monaththil naan iruppaen
I will abide in silent meditation.
Ullangaiyil amarththuvaen
I will seat you gently in my palm.
Kannam thottu nimirththuvaen….
I will touch your cheek and lift your face....
………………
Naanaththil nee iruppaai
You will abide in bashful shyness.
Monaththil naan iruppaen
I will abide in silent meditation.
Ullangaiyil amarththuvaen
I will seat you gently in my palm.
Kannam thottu nimirththuvaen….
I will touch your cheek and lift your face....
Iraku nanaiyum varaikkum mayilgal
Peacocks dance in the rain until their feathers get drenched...
Mazhaiyil nanainthu thullaatho
Won't they leap and bound happily in the rain?
Imaigal asaiyum oliyaikooda
Even the subtle whisper of moving eyelashes...
Sevigal purinthu kollaatho
Won't sensitive ears understand it?
Kalai pazhagum ponneram
The golden hour when love's fine arts are practiced,
Thalaiyanaiyum thallaadum
Even the pillow sways in romantic bliss.
Viralkalil oru minsaaram paayum
An electric shock surges through the fingertips.
Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
Machaanin meesaiyil oonjal kattu
Tie a swing on the groom's mustache,
Annaadam aadanum alli mottu
Every day the water lily bud should swing on it.
Machaanin meesaiyil oonjal kattu
Tie a swing on the groom's mustache,
Annaadam aadanum alli mottu
Every day the water lily bud should swing on it.
Thuththippoo maalai vaangi vanthu
Bring a garland made of thuththi flowers,
Meththaikku maelae veesa sollu
Ask them to scatter it across the bed.
Senthaamarai poova vanthu alai adikkaatho
Won't waves of red lotus blossoms roll in?
Alai adikkum naeraththilae analadikkaatho
When the waves strike, won't warmth and passion rise?
Manja kulikkum pinju kozhunthu
The tender young maiden bathing in turmeric,
Nenjai nanaikkaatho
Won't she drench the heart in deep affection?
Anthi varaikkum antha nenappu
That lingering romantic thought until twilight,
Nenju nenaikkaatho….
Won't it soak the heart completely?...
: Manja kulikkum pinju kozhunthu
The tender young maiden bathing in turmeric,
Nenjai nanaikkaatho
Won't she drench the heart in deep affection?
Anthi varaikkum antha nenappu
That lingering romantic thought until twilight,
Nenju nenaikkaatho….
Won't it soak the heart completely?...
Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
Nilaa medaiyil kalaa naadagam
An artistic drama performed on the moonlit stage.
Nilaa medaiyil kalaa naadagam
An artistic drama performed on the moonlit stage.
Kanaakkal illai kanbathunmaiyae….ooo…
These are no dreams, what you see is the reality... ooo...
Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.
Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai…..
She is an angel, her lips are like a pomegranate.....
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Ival Dhevathai Idhazh Maadhulai' is a romantic duet celebrating youthful passion, intimacy, and chivalry. The lyrics alternate between praising the heroine's delicate, ethereal beauty—comparing her lips to ripe pomegranate seeds and her presence to a divine drama—and praising the hero's heroic, masculine vigor, describing him as a lion-like warrior whose strength can split the earth yet who remains gentle and loving toward his beloved. The song paints a vivid portrait of love filled with playful imagery, such as peacocks dancing in the rain, electric sparks passing through touching fingers, and turmeric-scented evenings. Written by lyricist Vairamuthu, the track captures the delicate play of shyness and desire between lovers, juxtaposing rugged rural heroics with sensual romantic poetry.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Ival dhevathai idhazh maadhulai”
'idhazh maadhulai' compares the heroine's red, delicate lips directly to pomegranate seeds.
Upamai (Simile)
“Pallakku pola rendu tholu”
'Pallakku pola rendu tholu' compares the hero's broad shoulders to a sturdy royal palanquin.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Veettukku vanthaa thangamallo”
'Veettukku vanthaa thangamallo / Vettaikku ponaa singamallo' metaphorically equates the hero to gold at home and a lion in the hunt.
Ethirai (Second-letter Assonance)
“Naanaththil nee iruppaai”
'Naanaththil' and 'Monaththil' feature matching second consonants ('na'), creating melodic rhythm across lines.
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Trivia
'Ival Dhevathai Idhazh Maadhulai' is a lesser-known gem from the 1981 film 'Vaa Indha Pakkam', directed by Mouli. The music was composed by Shyam, and the song features rich vocal renditions by K. J. Yesudas and S. P. Sailaja. Lyricist Vairamuthu infused traditional Tamil folk idioms alongside polished poetic imagery during his early career rise in the 1980s.
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