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Maampoove Siru Mainave

From Machanai Paartheengala · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Susheela, K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Machanai Paartheengala
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
29 Jan 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maampoovae siru mainaavae
Enga rajathi roja chedi
Mullirukkum kallirukkum
Ninaikkaiyil inippaaga irukkiraa aa aa
Nerungaiyil neruppaaga kothikiraa
Maampoovae siru mainaavae
Enga rajathi roja chedi
Mullirukkum kallirukkum
Ninaikkaiyil inippaaga irukkiraa aa aa
Nerungaiyil neruppaaga kothikiraa
Putham puthusu vellikolusu
Sathangal kondaada
Sithira ponnu sevvalli kannu
Sangeetha pan paada
Kattu karunguzhal pattu thalirudal
Pin puram nindraada
Kottadi chelai kattiya vannam
Pallakku ondraada
Azhagaana maan… atharkaaga naan
Pazhagaatha naalellaam thuyilaatha naal
Female :Oooo………….
Male :Azhagaana maan… atharkaaga naan
Pazhagaatha naalellaam thuyilaatha naal
Maampoove siru mainaave
Naan machaanin pachaikili
Kothikolla tholkoduthaan
Enakkethu sugamaaga irukkuthu
Haa….en manam engengo parakkuthu
Manjakuthuru pinjukazhuthu
Mannavan poo chooda
Mookuthi vannam minnura kannam
Manjathil muthaada
Anthi karukkalil aatrangaraiyinil
Santhikka sonnathenna
Ennai anaikkaiyil thannai maranthavan
Sindhichi ninnathenna
Madal vaazhai melkulir vaadai pol
Avanodu naanodum pozhuthellaam thean
Madal vaazhai melkulir vaadai pol
Avanodu naanodum pozhuthellaam thean
Maampoove siru mainaave
Female :Naan machaanin pachaikili
Male :Kothikolla tholkoduthaan
Female :Enakkethu sugamaaga irukkuthu
Male :En manam engengo parakkuthu
En manam engengo parakkuthu
En manam engengo parakkuthu
En manam engengo parakkuthu
Female :Oooo……………..
Mango blossom, little myna bird,
where is my princess, my rose bush?
There are thorns and stones along the way,
yet thinking of her feels so sweet,
but coming close, she boils like fire!
Mango blossom, little myna bird,
where is my princess, my rose bush?
There are thorns and stones along the way,
yet thinking of her feels so sweet,
but coming close, she boils like fire!
Brand new silver anklets
celebrate with jingling sounds,
as this picture-perfect girl with red water-lily eyes
sings a musical melody.
Her thick dark hair and tender, silky body
gently sway behind her,
while draped in a checked cotton saree,
she moves like a swinging palanquin.
She is a lovely deer... and for her sake,
every day I am not with her is a sleepless night.
Female: Oh...
Male: She is a lovely deer... and for her sake,
every day I am not with her is a sleepless night.
Mango blossom, little myna bird,
I am my sweetheart's green parrot,
he offered his shoulder for me to peck,
and it feels so wonderfully sweet to me!
Ah... my heart is flying all over the place!
A golden beauty with a tender neck,
for her king to adorn with flowers,
cheeks gleaming with the sparkle of her nose ring,
to play with kisses upon the bed.
At dusk along the riverbank,
why did he ask to meet me?
The one who forgot himself while holding me,
why did he stand there lost in thought?
Like the cool breeze caressing tender banana leaves,
every moment I run with him is pure honey.
Like the cool breeze caressing tender banana leaves,
every moment I run with him is pure honey.
Mango blossom, little myna bird,
Female: I am my sweetheart's green parrot,
Male: He offered his shoulder to peck,
Female: It feels so wonderfully sweet to me,
Male: My heart is flying all over the place,
My heart is flying all over the place,
My heart is flying all over the place,
My heart is flying all over the place,
Female: Oh...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic folk duet depicts a playful and passionate exchange between two lovers admiring each other's beauty, charm, and presence. The male lover lovingly describes his beloved using tender nature imagery—a rose plant with thorns, a sweet yet feisty maiden—while expressing how sleepless his nights are when away from her. He marvels at her graceful stride, traditional attire, and captivating eyes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaiani (Simile)

“Madal vaazhai melkulir vaadai pol”

Compares the comforting experience of running together with the lover to a refreshing cool northern breeze passing over a soft banana leaf.

Uvamaiani (Metaphor)

“Sithira ponnu sevvalli kannu”

Metaphorically compares the heroine's bright, attractive eyes to vibrant red water-lilies (Sevvalli).

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Putham puthusu vellikolusu”

Repetition of the initial 'Pu' sound across 'Putham' and 'puthusu'.

Metaphor

“Naan machaanin pachaikili”

The lover addresses her beloved as her protective 'green parrot', signifying affection and innocence.

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Trivia

Composed by Chandrabose with lyrics by legendary poet Vaali, this duet highlights the classic pairing of singers K.J. Yesudas and P. Susheela. The song is well regarded for its lively folk orchestration and evocative rural romantic imagery typical of late-1970s Tamil film music.

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