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Lyrics & meaning

Maalai Soodum Velai

From Naan Mahaan Alla (1984) · 1984

Lyricist: Vaali
Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director: Ilayaraja
Movie name: Naan Mahaan Alla (1984)
Movie release year: 1984
Lyrics added on: 12 Feb 2017

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Aaahaaaaaaa…aaaaaa….aaaa……

Maalai soodum velai

Andhi maalai thorum leelai

Inba maalai soodum velai

Andhi maalai thorum leelai

Yegaandha moghangal yeraalam undu

Kannaadi kannam undu

Maalai soodum velai

Andhi maalai thorum leelai

{Kaayum veyil kaalam

Paayum mazhai neeyoo..} (2)

{Kodaiyil naan odai thaanae

Vaadaiyil naan porvai thaanae} (2)

Nee konja naan kenja

Verenna inbam..

Male :Neenda neram thondrumoo

Maalai soodum velai

Andhi maalai thorum leelai

Yegaandha moghangal yeraalam undu

Kannaadi kannam undu

Maalai soodum velai

Andhi maalai thorum leelai

{Solai manjal selai

Soodum andhi velai} (2)

{Maanganiyaai nee kulunga

Aan kiliyaai naan nerunga} (2)

Ammammaa appappaa

Yennaaghum dhegam

Aadai kondu moodumoo..

Maalai soodum velai

Andhi maalai thorum leelai

Male :Yegaandha moghangal yeraalam undu

Kannaadi kannam undu

Aaha... ahaha... aah...

The time to exchange garlands,

Every evening brings playful love,

The sweet time to exchange garlands,

Every evening brings playful love,

There are countless desires in solitude,

And cheeks smooth as glass,

The time to exchange garlands,

Every evening brings playful love,

In the scorching heat of summer,

Are you the rushing rain?

In summer, I am a cool stream,

In the chilly wind, I am a warm blanket,

As you pamper and I plead,

What greater pleasure could there be?

Male: Will this longing last for hours?

The time to exchange garlands,

Every evening brings playful love,

There are countless desires in solitude,

And cheeks smooth as glass,

The time to exchange garlands,

Every evening brings playful love,

The garden wraps itself in a yellow sari,

At this gentle hour of twilight,

As you sway like a sweet mango,

And I draw near like a parrot,

Oh my, goodness me!

What will become of this body?

Can clothes still keep it covered?

The time to exchange garlands,

Every evening brings playful love,

Male: There are countless desires in solitude,

And cheeks smooth as glass.

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Maalai Soodum Velai is a sensuous duet from the 1984 Tamil film Naan Mahaan Alla, composed by Ilaiyaraaja and penned by lyricist Vaali. The song captures a romantic intimate moment between lovers during twilight, expressing their deep longing, passion, and emotional unison.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

“Kodaiyil naan odai thaanae / Vaadaiyil naan porvai thaanae”

The second consonant 'da' matches across lines 'Kodaiyil' and 'Vaadaiyil', establishing a smooth musical rhythm.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

“Kodaiyil naan odai thaanae / Vaadaiyil naan porvai thaanae”

Comparing the lover to a cool stream in summer and a warm blanket in winter to emphasize comforting companionship.

Monaai (First-letter Alliteration)

“Maanganiyaai nee kulunga / Aan kiliyaai naan nerunga”

The repetition of the initial 'M' sound in 'Maanganiyaai' and 'Aan' / 'Naan' highlights rhythmic symmetry.

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