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Lyrics & meaning

Maanodum Padhaiyile

From Kavikkuyil · 1977

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kavikkuyil
Movie release year
1977
Lyrics added on
16 Oct 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maanodum paadhaiyilae
Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae
Vandhaaraam kandhan
Thandhaaraam sondham
Inbam angae oraayiram
Maanodum paadhaiyilae
Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae
Vandhaaraam kandhan
Thandhaaraam sondham
Inbam angae oraayiram
Kannangaruththa kattalagaa
Karu naaval palam pol kannalagaa
Karkandu polae sollalagaa
Aaa…aa…sollalagaa
Aavaaram kaattukkullae
Oru aadhaayam thedi vandhen
Muththaadum pennai kondaadu angae
Solven inbam oraayiram
Maanodum paadhaiyilae
Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae
Vandhaaraam kandhan
Thandhaaraam sondham
Inbam angae oraayiram
Aalaana ponnu naalaaga aaga
Paalaadai maeni thaemal undaaga
Aalaana ponnu naalaaga aaga
Paalaadai maeni thaemal undaaga
Yekkaththil odum
Aththaanai thedum
Nenjodu alli kondaalae theerum
Mmm..mm…mmm…mmm…
Maanodum paadhaiyilae
Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae
Vandhaaraam kandhan
Thandhaaraam sondham
Inbam angae oraayiram
Thaen oorum poovil
Neeraada vendum
Seeraattum podhae
Paaraatta vendum
Thaen oorum poovil
Neeraada vendum
Seeraattum podhae
Paaraatta vendum
Thaalaththai podu
Raagaththai paadu
Santhoshamaaga ponoonjal aadu
Mmm…mm…ponoonjal aadu
Maanodum paadhaiyilae
Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae
Vandhaaraam kandhan
Thandhaaraam sondham
Inbam angae oraayiram
Inbam angae oraayiram
Mmm…mm..mmm…mm…
Along the path where the deer run,
As Valli went running on her way,
Murugan came to her, they say,
And made her his own, they say,
A thousand joys blossomed right there!
Along the path where the deer run,
As Valli went running on her way,
Murugan came to her, they say,
And made her his own, they say,
A thousand joys blossomed right there!
Oh dark and handsome man,
With eyes as lovely as dark berries,
With words as sweet as sugar candy,
Ah... ah... with such sweet words,
Into the forest of yellow aavaram flowers,
I came looking for a treasure,
Cherish this precious girl right there,
And I will share a thousand joys!
Along the path where the deer run,
As Valli went running on her way,
Murugan came to her, they say,
And made her his own, they say,
A thousand joys blossomed right there!
As days go by for the girl who has grown into a woman,
And golden beauty spots appear on her cream-soft skin,
As days go by for the girl who has grown into a woman,
And golden beauty spots appear on her cream-soft skin,
She runs in deep longing,
Searching for her beloved,
Her longing will end once he holds her close to his heart!
Mm.. mm... mmm... mmm...
Along the path where the deer run,
As Valli went running on her way,
Murugan came to her, they say,
And made her his own, they say,
A thousand joys blossomed right there!
In the flower overflowing with honey,
You must bathe,
Even while showering her with affection,
You must praise and cherish her,
In the flower overflowing with honey,
You must bathe,
Even while showering her with affection,
You must praise and cherish her,
Keep to the beat,
Sing the melody,
And happily ride the golden swing!
Mm... mm... ride the golden swing!
Along the path where the deer run,
As Valli went running on her way,
Murugan came to her, they say,
And made her his own, they say,
A thousand joys blossomed right there!
A thousand joys blossomed right there!
Mm... mm... mmm... mm...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Maanodum Paadhaiyilae' draws on classic Tamil folklore and mythology, specifically referencing the divine romance between Lord Murugan (Kandhan) and Valli in the lush hills. The lyrics weave pastoral imagery—running deer, wild Aavaaram forests, and honey-filled blossoms—to depict youthful love, desire, and emotional maturation. Through poetic metaphors comparing physical beauty to dark jamun fruit and words to sweet rock sugar, the song captures the romantic longing between lovers and celebrates the deep bliss found in union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Karu naaval palam pol kannalagaa”

'Karu naaval palam pol kannalagaa' compares the beauty of dark eyes to black jamun fruit, while 'Karkandu polae sollalagaa' compares sweet speech to rock sugar.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Paalaadai maeni thaemal undaaga”

'Paalaadai maeni' metaphors delicate skin as soft, rich milk cream.

Rhyme / Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Thaalaththai podu / Raagaththai paadu”

Use of matching initial letters across words such as 'Maanodum' and 'Valli' in lines with rhythmic flow, or 'Thaalaththai' and 'Raagaththai' in adjacent lines.

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Trivia

'Kavikkuyil' (1977) featured iconic music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, starring Sridevi, Rajinikanth, and Sivakumar. The song incorporates traditional folk tunes and motifs from the mythological Valli-Thirumanam story.

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