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Lyrics & meaning

Kunguma Mangai

From Perumaikkuriyaval · 1977

Lyricist
K. Selva Bharathy
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Perumaikkuriyaval
Movie release year
1977
Lyrics added on
10 Feb 2024

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
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Kunguma mangai nadanthu vara
Nenjil kolangal aayiram pooththirukka
Kunguma mangai nadanthu vara
Nenjil kolangal aayiram pooththirukka
Chorus : Kolangal aayiram pooththirukka
Mangal penmai kaninthirukka
Thanthai madiyinil pinju thavazhnthirukka
Chorus :Madiyinil pinju thavazhnthirukka
Sangamam aanavan sumanthu vara
Konjum kanavan inainthu vara
Pongum kanavugal vizhiththirukka
Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
Chorus :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
Female :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
Chorus :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
Female :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
Chorus :Poovizhi kannan varuvaano
...
As the woman wearing kumkum walks forward,
With a thousand beautiful patterns blossoming in her heart,
As the woman wearing kumkum walks forward,
With a thousand beautiful patterns blossoming in her heart,
Chorus: With a thousand patterns blossoming,
With her womanhood blossoming in sweet grace,
As a tiny child crawls on the father's lap,
Chorus: As a tiny child crawls on his lap,
As the one united with her carries the little one,
As the loving husband walks beside her,
With overflowing dreams wide awake,
Will the flower-eyed Kannan come?
Will the flower-eyed Kannan come?
Chorus: Will the flower-eyed Kannan come?
Female: Will the flower-eyed Kannan come?
Chorus: Will the flower-eyed Kannan come?
Female: Will the flower-eyed Kannan come?
Chorus: Will the flower-eyed Kannan come?
Chorus
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This tender song from the 1977 Tamil movie Perumaikkuriyaval captures a woman's serene joy and tender anticipation of domestic happiness, motherhood, and romantic devotion. As an auspicious married woman, her heart overflows with vibrant dreams represented as colorful patterns blooming within her heart while contemplating a loving family life. Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by K. Selva Bharathy, Vani Jairam's expressive vocals along with chorus harmonies emphasize the deep longing for her beloved Krishna-like partner.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Nenjil kolangal aayiram pooththirukka”

Describing heart's feelings as blooming 'Kolangal' (rangoli patterns) metaphorically represents vibrant, artistic joy blooming within.

Second-letter Rhyme (Edugai)

“Sangamam aanavan sumanthu vara”

The second consonant sound 'ng' creates rhythmic musical harmony across lines (Sangamam, Konjum, Pongum).

Anaphora / Repetition

“Poovizhi kannan varuvaano”

The line 'Poovizhi kannan varuvaano' is repeated in a call-and-response structure between the lead singer and chorus to accentuate intense longing.

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Trivia

Perumaikkuriyaval (1977) featured music by the veteran composer M. S. Viswanathan. Singer Vani Jairam delivered a graceful classical rendition, highlighting K. Selva Bharathy's traditional Tamil imagery of family and devotion.

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