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Maalai Neramidhe Kola Kuyil Koovudhe

From Naam Iruvar – 1947 Film · 1947

Lyricist
K. P. Kamatchisundaram
Singer
T. S. Bagavathi
Music director
R. Sudharsanam
Movie name
Naam Iruvar – 1947 Film
Movie release year
1947
Lyrics added on
10 May 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maalai neram idhae
Kola kuyil koovudhingae
Maalai neram idhae
Kola kuyil koovudhingae
Maamadhi megathodu
Kaadhal kadhai pesuthangae
Maamadhi megathodu
Kaadhal kadhai pesuthangae
Konjum ezhil solai
Nenjil ezhum vaelai
Manaogara maara
Vaa manaogara maaraa….aa…aa…aa..
Mamanohara maara
Maamalar thaenil aadum
Moga vandai kaana nee vaa
Maamalar thaenil aadum
Moga vandai kaana nee vaa
Unnaiyae thaedum endhan
Ullam kulira va va
Unnaiyae thaedum endhan
Ullam kulira va va
Konjum ezhil solai
Nenjil ezhum vaelai
Manaogara maara
Vaa manaogara maaraa….aa…aa…aa..
Mamanohara maara
Dhevaamudha mozhiyaalae
Dhivya idhalin suvaiyae thaaraai
Saelaar vizhiyaalae
Dhivya idhalin suvaiyae thaaraai
Saelaar vizhiyaalae
Dhevaa….dhevamudha mozhiyaalae
Dhevaa…aa….aa…aa…aaa…aa…aa…aa…
Aaa…aa….aa….aa….
Amudha mozhiyaalae amudha mozhiyaalae
Amudha mozhiyaalae amudha mozhiyaalae
Dhivya idhalin suvaiyae thaaraai
Saelaar vizhiyaalae
Virodham vendaam unnai
Vittu naan iruppenoo
Aaa…..aa….aa….aa…aa…aa…
Virodham …..virooodham …..virodham
Aaa….aaa….aa….aaa….aaaa….
Virodham vendaam unnai
Vittu naan iruppenoo
Vinadiyaenum pirindhaalae
Manam poruppaenoo
Vinadiyaenum pirindhaalae
Manam poruppaenoo
Dhevamudha mozhiyaalae
Dhivya idhalin suvaiyae thaaraai
Saelaar vizhiyaalae
It is evening now,
A lovely cuckoo sings here.
It is evening now,
A lovely cuckoo sings here.
The bright moon, along with the clouds,
Speaks of love over there.
The bright moon, along with the clouds,
Speaks of love over there.
In this charming, beautiful garden,
As longing stirs in my heart,
O handsome Cupid,
Come, O handsome Cupid... ah...
O most enchanting Cupid!
Basking in the nectar of fresh blossoms,
Come see the love-struck bee!
Basking in the nectar of fresh blossoms,
Come see the love-struck bee!
To bring comfort to my heart,
Which searches only for you, come, come!
To bring comfort to my heart,
Which searches only for you, come, come!
In this charming, beautiful garden,
As longing stirs in my heart,
O handsome Cupid,
Come, O handsome Cupid... ah...
O most enchanting Cupid!
With words as sweet as divine nectar,
Grant the sweet taste of your divine lips,
With your graceful, fish-like eyes!
Grant the sweet taste of your divine lips,
With your graceful, fish-like eyes!
Divine... with words sweet as divine nectar,
Divine... ah...
Ah...
With words sweet as nectar, with words sweet as nectar,
With words sweet as nectar, with words sweet as nectar,
Grant the sweet taste of your divine lips,
With your graceful, fish-like eyes!
Let there be no anger between us,
Could I ever live away from you?
Ah...
Anger... resentment... anger...
Ah...
Let there be no anger between us,
Could I ever live away from you?
If we are parted even for a second,
Could my heart ever bear it?
If we are parted even for a second,
Could my heart ever bear it?
With words as sweet as divine nectar,
Grant the sweet taste of your divine lips,
With your graceful, fish-like eyes!
Female
Female
Female
Female
Male
Male
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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