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Lyrics & meaning

Maalai Neramidhe Kola Kuyil Koovudhe

From Naam Iruvar – 1947 Film · 1947

Lyricist
K. P. Kamatchisundaram
Singer
T. S. Bagavathi
Music director
R. Sudharsanam
Details
Naam Iruvar – 1947 Film1947

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Maalai neram idhaeIt is evening time right now
Kola kuyil koovudhingaeThe beautiful cuckoo is singing right here
Maalai neram idhaeIt is evening time right now
Kola kuyil koovudhingaeThe beautiful cuckoo is singing right here
Maamadhi megathoduAlong with the clouds, the great moon
Kaadhal kadhai pesuthangaeIs speaking stories of love right there
Maamadhi megathoduAlong with the clouds, the great moon
Kaadhal kadhai pesuthangaeIs speaking stories of love right there
Female
Konjum ezhil solaiIn this caressing, beautiful garden
Nenjil ezhum vaelaiAt this moment rising in my heart
Manaogara maaraOh enchanting Cupid
Vaa manaogara maaraa….aa…aa…aa..Come, oh enchanting Cupid...
Mamanohara maaraOh beloved captivating Cupid
Female
Maamalar thaenil aadumDancing in the nectar of great flowers
Moga vandai kaana nee vaaCome to see the passionate beetle
Maamalar thaenil aadumDancing in the nectar of great flowers
Moga vandai kaana nee vaaCome to see the passionate beetle
Unnaiyae thaedum endhanMy heart that searches only for you
Ullam kulira va vaCome to make my heart cool and happy
Unnaiyae thaedum endhanMy heart that searches only for you
Ullam kulira va vaCome to make my heart cool and happy
Female
Konjum ezhil solaiIn this caressing, beautiful garden
Nenjil ezhum vaelaiAt this moment rising in my heart
Manaogara maaraOh enchanting Cupid
Vaa manaogara maaraa….aa…aa…aa..Come, oh enchanting Cupid...
Mamanohara maaraOh beloved captivating Cupid
Male
Dhevaamudha mozhiyaalaeWith words sweet as divine nectar
Dhivya idhalin suvaiyae thaaraaiGive me the taste of divine lips
Saelaar vizhiyaalaeOh one with fish-like eyes
Dhivya idhalin suvaiyae thaaraaiGive me the taste of divine lips
Saelaar vizhiyaalaeOh one with fish-like eyes
Dhevaa….dhevamudha mozhiyaalaeOh Lord... with words sweet as divine nectar
Dhevaa…aa….aa…aa…aaa…aa…aa…aa…Oh Lord...
Aaa…aa….aa….aa….Vocalizing...
Amudha mozhiyaalae amudha mozhiyaalaeWith nectar-like words, with nectar-like words
Amudha mozhiyaalae amudha mozhiyaalaeWith nectar-like words, with nectar-like words
Dhivya idhalin suvaiyae thaaraaiGive me the taste of divine lips
Saelaar vizhiyaalaeOh one with fish-like eyes
Male
Virodham vendaam unnaiLet there be no hostility
Vittu naan iruppenooWill I ever live away from you?
Aaa…..aa….aa….aa…aa…aa…Vocalizing...
Virodham …..virooodham …..virodhamEnmity... enmity... enmity
Aaa….aaa….aa….aaa….aaaa….Vocalizing...
Virodham vendaam unnaiLet there be no hostility
Vittu naan iruppenooWill I ever live away from you?
Vinadiyaenum pirindhaalaeIf we part even for a second
Manam poruppaenooWill my heart tolerate it?
Vinadiyaenum pirindhaalaeIf we part even for a second
Manam poruppaenooWill my heart tolerate it?
Male
Dhevamudha mozhiyaalaeWith words sweet as divine nectar
Dhivya idhalin suvaiyae thaaraaiGive me the taste of divine lips
Saelaar vizhiyaalaeOh one with fish-like eyes

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic song captures the longing and deep affection of lovers against the serene backdrop of evening nature. The singer describes how the singing cuckoo, the moon conversing with clouds, and the lush garden invoke intense romantic feelings. Calling upon her beloved as 'Manohara Maara' (enchanting Cupid), she yearns for his arrival to cool her heart and share sweet affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Konjum ezhil solai / Nenjil ezhum vaelai

The second consonant 'n' creates harmony in lines like 'Konjum' and 'Nenjil'.

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

Maamalar thaenil aadum / Moga vandai kaana nee vaa

Repetition of initial sounds like 'M' in 'Maamalar' and 'Moga'.

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagaim)

Dhevaamudha mozhiyaalae / Saelaar vizhiyaalae

Comparing words to divine nectar ('Dhevamudha mozhi') and eyes to darting fish ('Saelaar vizhi').

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Trivia

Naam Iruvar (1947), directed by A. V. Meiyappan, was a landmark nationalist musical film in Tamil cinema history. It was released during India's independence year and was famous for introducing patriotic songs alongside romantic melodies, helping establish AVM Productions.

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