Maalai Pon Maalai
From Udhayam NH4 · 2013
- Lyricist
- La. Rajkumar
- Singers
- Bela Shende, S. P. B. Charan
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Details
- Udhayam NH42013
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Maalai pon maalai | Evening, a golden evening |
| Naam pogindra saalai ellaam | On all the roads we travel |
| Magarandham vaan thoovuthae | The sky sprinkles pollen |
| Female | |
| Maalai pon maalai | Evening, a golden evening |
| Naam pogindra saalai ellaam | On all the roads we travel |
| Magarandham vaan thoovuthae | The sky sprinkles pollen |
| Male | |
| Madi meethu unai vaithu | Holding you on my lap |
| Maarbodu anaipenae | I will hug you close to my chest |
| Imai moodum iravinilae adiyae | In the night when eyelids close, my dear |
| Paal veethi payana vali | The route of journey through the Milky Way |
| Nam thedal nadakuthadi | Our search takes place |
| Vinmeengal velichathilae neeyae | In the starlight, it is you |
| Male | |
| Nadhi meedhinilae | Upon the river |
| Pala kodi nila | Millions of moons reflection |
| Oh neelgirathae kanavae.. | Oh, this dream stretches on... |
| Female | |
| Maalai pon maalai | Evening, a golden evening |
| Naam pogindra saalai ellaam | On all the roads we travel |
| Magarandham vaan thoovuthae | The sky sprinkles pollen |
| Female | |
| Maalai pon maalai | Evening, a golden evening |
| Naam pogindra saalai ellaam | On all the roads we travel |
| Magarandham vaan thoovuthae | The sky sprinkles pollen |
| Female | |
| Tholilae saayum uyarathil | At the height where you lean on my shoulder |
| Neeyum irupathu poruthumae | Your presence fits just right |
| Udhatilae udhadu urasidum pothu | When lips brush against lips |
| Uyirilae azhuthamae | A deep sensation touches the soul |
| Female | |
| Ul naakilae ..ae..thaen thuli nee | On the inner tongue, you are a drop of honey |
| Un tholilae..ae… kodi malli naan | On your shoulder, I am a jasmine vine |
| Sottu sottai ..aai..mazhai thuli nee | Drop by drop, you are a raindrop |
| Vetta veli..ee… otrai poo naan | In the vast open space, I am a solitary flower |
| Female | |
| En jannal vanamae | My window into nature |
| Satterndru thirakuthae | Suddenly opens up |
| Un vizhiyil nainthathae | Drenched in your eyes |
| Muttondru malaruthae | A pearl begins to bloom |
| Male | |
| Thaanae naa nae | Thaanae naa nae |
| Thaanae naa nae | Thaanae naa nae |
| Female | |
| Maalai pon maalai | Evening, a golden evening |
| Naam pogindra saalai ellaam | On all the roads we travel |
| Magarandham vaan thoovuthae | The sky sprinkles pollen |
| Male | |
| Oh viralgalil thavalum | Oh, crawling around fingers |
| Koppaiyil nirambum vilai illa wine ival | Filling the glass, she is priceless wine |
| Irulilae yeriyum meluginai polae | Like a candle burning in the darkness |
| Azhagiya oli ival | She is a beautiful light |
| Male | |
| Kannam serthu..uu kaigal korthu | Cheek to cheek, hands joined together |
| Vatta nila..aaa vaanam paarthu | Looking at the round moon and the sky |
| Ondraaguthae..ae kangal naangu | Four eyes become united as one |
| Otrai kanaa..aa kaanum pothu | When seeing a single shared dream |
| Male | |
| Or poorvai koodathil | In the shelter of a single blanket |
| Naam sernthae vasikalaam | We can live together |
| Ssiru vervai pookalil | In small flowers of sweat |
| Malar thotram vithaikalam | We can sow a garden of blossoms |
| Female | |
| Maalai pon maalai | Evening, a golden evening |
| Naam pogindra saalai ellaam | On all the roads we travel |
| Magarandham vaan thoovuthae | The sky sprinkles pollen |
| Female | |
| Maalai pon maalai | Evening, a golden evening |
| Naam pogindra saalai ellaam | On all the roads we travel |
| Magarandham vaan thoovuthae | The sky sprinkles pollen |
| Male | |
| Madi meethu unai vaithu | Holding you on my lap |
| Maarbodu anaipenae | I will hug you close to my chest |
| Imai moodum iravinilae adiyae | In the night when eyelids close, my dear |
| Paal veethi payana vali | The route of journey through the Milky Way |
| Nam thedal nadakuthadi | Our search takes place |
| Vinmeengal velichathilae neeyae | In the starlight, it is you |
| Male | |
| Nadhi meedhinilae | Upon the river |
| Pala kodi nila | Millions of moons reflection |
| Oh neelgirathae kanavae.. | Oh, this dream stretches on... |
| Female | |
| Maalai pon maalai | Evening, a golden evening |
| Naam pogindra saalai ellaam | On all the roads we travel |
| Magarandham vaan thoovuthae | The sky sprinkles pollen |
மற்றும் எஸ்.பி. சரண்
Evening, a golden evening
On all the roads we travel
The sky sprinkles pollen
மாலை பொன் மாலை
நாம் போகின்ற சாலையெல்லாம்
மகரந்தம் வான் தூவுதே
Evening, a golden evening
On all the roads we travel
The sky sprinkles pollen
மாலை பொன் மாலை
நாம் போகின்ற சாலையெல்லாம்
மகரந்தம் வான் தூவுதே
Holding you on my lap
I will hug you close to my chest
In the night when eyelids close, my dear
The route of journey through the Milky Way
Our search takes place
In the starlight, it is you
மடிமீது உன்னை வைத்து
மார்போடு அனைப்பேனே
இமை மூடும் இரவினிலே அடியே
பால் வீதி பயண வழி
நம் தேடல் நடக்குதடி
வின்மீன்கள் வெளிச்சத்திலே நீயே
Upon the river
Millions of moons reflection
Oh, this dream stretches on...
நதி மீதினிலே
பல கோடி நிலா
ஓ நீள்கிறதே கனவே
Evening, a golden evening
On all the roads we travel
The sky sprinkles pollen
மாலை பொன் மாலை
நாம் போகின்ற சாலையெல்லாம்
மகரந்தம் வான் தூவுதே
Evening, a golden evening
On all the roads we travel
The sky sprinkles pollen
மாலை பொன் மாலை
நாம் போகின்ற சாலையெல்லாம்
மகரந்தம் வான் தூவுதே
At the height where you lean on my shoulder
Your presence fits just right
When lips brush against lips
A deep sensation touches the soul
தோளிலே சாயும் உயரத்தில்
நீயும் இருப்பது பொருத்தமே
உதட்டிலே உதடு உரசிடும் போது
உயிரிலே அழுத்தமே
On the inner tongue, you are a drop of honey
On your shoulder, I am a jasmine vine
Drop by drop, you are a raindrop
In the vast open space, I am a solitary flower
உள் நாக்கிலே தேன் துளி நீ
உன் தோளிலே கொடி மல்லி நான்
சொட்டு சொட்டாய் மழை துளி நீ
வெட்ட வெளி ஒன்றை பூ நான்
My window into nature
Suddenly opens up
Drenched in your eyes
A pearl begins to bloom
என் ஜன்னல் வானமே
சட்டென்று திறக்குதே
உன் விழி நனைந்ததே
மொட்டொன்று மலருதே
Thaanae naa nae
Thaanae naa nae
தானே நானே..(2)
Evening, a golden evening
On all the roads we travel
The sky sprinkles pollen
மாலை பொன் மாலை
நாம் போகின்ற சாலையெல்லாம்
மகரந்தம் வான் தூவுதே
Oh, crawling around fingers
Filling the glass, she is priceless wine
Like a candle burning in the darkness
She is a beautiful light
ஓ... விரல்களில் தவழும்
கோப்பையில் நிரம்பும்
விலை இல்லா வைன் இவள்
இருளிலே எரியும் மெழுகினை போல
அழகிய ஒளி இவள்
Cheek to cheek, hands joined together
Looking at the round moon and the sky
Four eyes become united as one
When seeing a single shared dream
கன்னம் சேர்த்து கைகள் கோர்த்து
வட்ட நிலா வானம் பார்த்து
ஒன்றாகுதே கண்கள் நான்கு
ஒற்றை கணா காணும் போது
In the shelter of a single blanket
We can live together
In small flowers of sweat
We can sow a garden of blossoms
ஒரு போர்வை கூடத்தில்
நாம் சேர்ந்தே வசிக்கலாம்
சிறு வேர்வை பூக்களில்
மலர் தோட்டம் விதைக்கலாம்
Evening, a golden evening
On all the roads we travel
The sky sprinkles pollen
மாலை பொன் மாலை
நாம் போகின்ற சாலையெல்லாம்
மகரந்தம் வான் தூவுதே
Evening, a golden evening
On all the roads we travel
The sky sprinkles pollen
மாலை பொன் மாலை
நாம் போகின்ற சாலையெல்லாம்
மகரந்தம் வான் தூவுதே
Holding you on my lap
I will hug you close to my chest
In the night when eyelids close, my dear
The route of journey through the Milky Way
Our search takes place
In the starlight, it is you
மடிமீது உன்னை வைத்து
மார்போடு அனைப்பேனே
இமை மூடும் இரவினிலே அடியே
பால் வீதி பயண வழி
நம் தேடல் நடக்குதடி
வின்மீன்கள் வெளிச்சத்திலே நீயே
Upon the river
Millions of moons reflection
Oh, this dream stretches on...
நதி மீதினிலே
பல கோடி நிலா
ஓ நீள்கிறதே கனவே
Evening, a golden evening
On all the roads we travel
The sky sprinkles pollen
மாலை பொன் மாலை
நாம் போகின்ற சாலையெல்லாம்
மகரந்தம் வான் தூவுதே
Maalai pon maalai
Evening, a golden evening
Naam pogindra saalai ellaam
On all the roads we travel
Magarandham vaan thoovuthae
The sky sprinkles pollen
Maalai pon maalai
Evening, a golden evening
Naam pogindra saalai ellaam
On all the roads we travel
Magarandham vaan thoovuthae
The sky sprinkles pollen
Madi meethu unai vaithu
Holding you on my lap
Maarbodu anaipenae
I will hug you close to my chest
Imai moodum iravinilae adiyae
In the night when eyelids close, my dear
Paal veethi payana vali
The route of journey through the Milky Way
Nam thedal nadakuthadi
Our search takes place
Vinmeengal velichathilae neeyae
In the starlight, it is you
Nadhi meedhinilae
Upon the river
Pala kodi nila
Millions of moons reflection
Oh neelgirathae kanavae..
Oh, this dream stretches on...
Maalai pon maalai
Evening, a golden evening
Naam pogindra saalai ellaam
On all the roads we travel
Magarandham vaan thoovuthae
The sky sprinkles pollen
Maalai pon maalai
Evening, a golden evening
Naam pogindra saalai ellaam
On all the roads we travel
Magarandham vaan thoovuthae
The sky sprinkles pollen
Tholilae saayum uyarathil
At the height where you lean on my shoulder
Neeyum irupathu poruthumae
Your presence fits just right
Udhatilae udhadu urasidum pothu
When lips brush against lips
Uyirilae azhuthamae
A deep sensation touches the soul
Ul naakilae ..ae..thaen thuli nee
On the inner tongue, you are a drop of honey
Un tholilae..ae… kodi malli naan
On your shoulder, I am a jasmine vine
Sottu sottai ..aai..mazhai thuli nee
Drop by drop, you are a raindrop
Vetta veli..ee… otrai poo naan
In the vast open space, I am a solitary flower
En jannal vanamae
My window into nature
Satterndru thirakuthae
Suddenly opens up
Un vizhiyil nainthathae
Drenched in your eyes
Muttondru malaruthae
A pearl begins to bloom
Thaanae naa nae
Thaanae naa nae
Thaanae naa nae
Thaanae naa nae
Maalai pon maalai
Evening, a golden evening
Naam pogindra saalai ellaam
On all the roads we travel
Magarandham vaan thoovuthae
The sky sprinkles pollen
Oh viralgalil thavalum
Oh, crawling around fingers
Koppaiyil nirambum vilai illa wine ival
Filling the glass, she is priceless wine
Irulilae yeriyum meluginai polae
Like a candle burning in the darkness
Azhagiya oli ival
She is a beautiful light
Kannam serthu..uu kaigal korthu
Cheek to cheek, hands joined together
Vatta nila..aaa vaanam paarthu
Looking at the round moon and the sky
Ondraaguthae..ae kangal naangu
Four eyes become united as one
Otrai kanaa..aa kaanum pothu
When seeing a single shared dream
Or poorvai koodathil
In the shelter of a single blanket
Naam sernthae vasikalaam
We can live together
Ssiru vervai pookalil
In small flowers of sweat
Malar thotram vithaikalam
We can sow a garden of blossoms
Maalai pon maalai
Evening, a golden evening
Naam pogindra saalai ellaam
On all the roads we travel
Magarandham vaan thoovuthae
The sky sprinkles pollen
Maalai pon maalai
Evening, a golden evening
Naam pogindra saalai ellaam
On all the roads we travel
Magarandham vaan thoovuthae
The sky sprinkles pollen
Madi meethu unai vaithu
Holding you on my lap
Maarbodu anaipenae
I will hug you close to my chest
Imai moodum iravinilae adiyae
In the night when eyelids close, my dear
Paal veethi payana vali
The route of journey through the Milky Way
Nam thedal nadakuthadi
Our search takes place
Vinmeengal velichathilae neeyae
In the starlight, it is you
Nadhi meedhinilae
Upon the river
Pala kodi nila
Millions of moons reflection
Oh neelgirathae kanavae..
Oh, this dream stretches on...
Maalai pon maalai
Evening, a golden evening
Naam pogindra saalai ellaam
On all the roads we travel
Magarandham vaan thoovuthae
The sky sprinkles pollen
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Maalai Pon Maalai from the movie Udhayam NH4 is a romantic song that captures the euphoric feeling of two lovers traveling together during a golden evening. The lyrics paint a vivid dreamscape where nature itself celebrates their union—pollen falling from the sky like rain, moon reflections floating on rivers, and starlight illuminating their path. The song expresses intimate affection, comparing the beloved to sweet honey drops, raindrops, and priceless wine that brightens up the darkness. The lovers dream of a shared future where four eyes see a single dream, living intimately under the same sky and blanket, making their romantic journey feel infinite like the Milky Way.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Maalai pon maalai / Naam pogindra saalai ellaam”
Repetition of the second letter 'la' in consecutive words/lines (Maalai / Saalai).
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Koppaiyil nirambum vilai illa wine ival”
Comparing the girl directly to priceless wine held in a glass.
Simile (Upama)
“Irulilae yeriyum meluginai polae”
Comparing her illuminating beauty to a candle burning in the dark using 'polae'.
Imagery
“Nadhi meedhinilae / Pala kodi nila”
Vivid sensory depiction of moonlit river waters and infinite reflections.
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Trivia
Udhayam NH4 (2013) is a romantic road thriller directed by Manimaran and written by Vetrimaaran. The song features music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, sung by Bela Shende and G. V. Prakash Kumar, with lyrics penned by La. Rajkumar. The visual aesthetic of the song highlights a night-time road trip romance.
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