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Lyrics & meaning

Ival Oru Sundari

From Thaai Veedu · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Thaai Veedu1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ival oru sundhariShe is a beautiful woman
Iniththidum kodi munthiriLike a sweet grapevine
Iravugal dhorum ingaeEvery night here
Our bodhai vandhathoHas an intoxication arrived?
Poonkodhai thandhathoDid this flower-like woman bestow it?
Male
Ival oru sundhariShe is a beautiful woman
Iniththidum kodi munthiriLike a sweet grapevine
Iravugal dhorum ingaeEvery night here
Our bodhai vandhathoHas an intoxication arrived?
Poonkodhai thandhathoDid this flower-like woman bestow it?
Female
Ival oru sundhariShe is a beautiful woman
Male :Iniththidum kodi munthiriMale: Like a sweet grapevine
Female
Raathiri ragasiyangalSecrets of the night
Ennidam kael oru kodiAsk a crore of them from me
Male :Enakkirukkum anubavangalMale: The experiences I hold
Naan solla vendum vaadiI must share with you, my dear
Female
Raathiri ragasiyangalSecrets of the night
Ennidam kael oru kodiAsk a crore of them from me
Male :Enakkirukkum anubavangalMale: The experiences I hold
Naan solla vendum vaadiI must share with you, my dear
Male
Vannakiliyae vaaliban naanOh colorful parrot, I am a young man
Jodi porutham ithuthaandiThis indeed is a perfect match!
Male
Ival oru sundhariShe is a beautiful woman
Iniththidum kodi munthiriLike a sweet grapevine
Iravugal dhorum ingaeEvery night here
Our bodhai vandhathoHas an intoxication arrived?
Poonkodhai thandhathoDid this flower-like woman bestow it?
Female
La la la la…..La la la la…..
Female
Thee anaikkum neer irukkumThere is water to extinguish fire
Kodhippathenna endhan maeniWhy then is my body boiling?
Male :Anaithaal adangumMale: If embraced, it will subside
Aanandham thodangumAnd bliss will begin
Azhagae arugae vaa neeOh beauty, come near me
Ra pa pa paRa pa pa pa
Female
Thee anaikkum neer irukkumThere is water to extinguish fire
Kodhippathenna endhan maeniWhy then is my body boiling?
Male :Anaithaal adangumMale: If embraced, it will subside
Aanandham thodangumAnd bliss will begin
Azhagae arugae vaa neeOh beauty, come near me
Female
Neeyum theendaAs you touch me
Naanum theendaAnd as I touch you
Raajanukkae indha raaniThis queen belongs to the king!
Male
Ival oru sundhariShe is a beautiful woman
Iniththidum kodi munthiriLike a sweet grapevine
Iravugal dhorum ingaeEvery night here
Our bodhai vandhathoHas an intoxication arrived?
Poonkodhai thandhathoDid this flower-like woman bestow it?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Ival Oru Sundhari from the 1983 movie Thaai Veedu is a romantic duet expressing passionate romantic attraction and playful teasing between two lovers. The lyrics highlight the woman's beauty, metaphorically describing her as a vine of sweet grapes and a delicate blossom that brings intoxication every night.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile / Metaphor)

Iniththidum kodi munthiri

Compares the woman's sweetness and charm to a fruitful grapevine ('kodi munthiri').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Ival oru sundhari / Iniththidum kodi munthiri

Rhyming ends in 'sundhari' and 'munthiri', adding a pleasing rhythmic musicality to the refrain.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Thee anaikkum neer irukkum / Kodhippathenna endhan maeni

Uses the contrast of fire ('thee') and water ('neer') to express intense bodily passion and romance.

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Trivia

Thaai Veedu (1983) starred Superstar Rajinikanth and Anita Raj. The song was composed by Bollywood legendary composer Bappi Lahiri, who brought a unique disco-fusion beat to Tamil cinema in the 80s, with vocals rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.

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