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Madhu Oru Kaalai Vaithal

From Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. Janaki, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
17 Dec 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Madhu…oo…oo…oo…oo…oo….
Oru kaalai vaiththaal adhu maadhu
Sugam idhu illaiyendraal adhu yaedhu
Madhu oru kaalai vaiththaal adhu maathu
Sugam idhu illaiyendraal adhu yaedhu
Madhu oru kaalai vaiththaal adhu maathu
Sugam idhu illaiyendraal adhu yaedhu
Selaadum iru kangal sivaperi nindraada
Selaadum iru kangal sivaperi nindraada
Senthoora ezhil maeni un kadhal kondaada
Senthoora ezhil maeni un kadhal kondaada
Noolaadum idai unthan kaiyodu vanthaada
Neeyaada vaaraayo aadaatha panthaada
Ottu maangani aadaiyil aada
Ullamengilum thaen madhuvoda
Pattu pol udal aan thunai thaeda
Pakkam vanthaval naanunnai kooda
Madhu oru kaalai vaiththaal adhu maathu
Sugam idhu illaiyendraal adhu yaedhu
Saamanthi poovennai nenjodu soodungal
Saamanthi poovennai nenjodu soodungal
Sangeetha sugam kaana naan veenai meettungal
Sangeetha sugam kaana naan veenai meettungal
Eppothum endrenum en kannai paarungal
Naalthorum unakkundu kalyaana yogangal
Wine... ooh...
If it takes a single step, it becomes a woman!
If this isn't pleasure, what else is?
If wine takes a single step, it becomes a woman!
If this isn't pleasure, what else is?
If wine takes a single step, it becomes a woman!
If this isn't pleasure, what else is?
As fish-like eyes flush red and sway,
As fish-like eyes flush red and sway,
And my rosy, glowing body celebrates your love,
And my rosy, glowing body celebrates your love,
My thread-slender waist sways into your hands,
Won't you come to play a game never played before?
Sweet mangoes sway beneath my dress,
While sweet wine flows all through the heart,
As this silk-soft body longs for a man's embrace,
I have come close beside you to unite with you!
If wine takes a single step, it becomes a woman!
If this isn't pleasure, what else is?
Press me, a chrysanthemum flower, close to your chest,
Press me, a chrysanthemum flower, close to your chest,
To taste the joy of music, strum this veena (Indian lute) that is me,
To taste the joy of music, strum this veena (Indian lute) that is me,
Look into my eyes forever and always,
And every day you will enjoy the bliss of a wedding!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This seductive composition from 'Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu' expresses themes of intense romance, sensuality, and charm. Through evocative metaphors of fish-like eyes, honeyed nectar, and musical instruments, the female protagonist invites her beloved into an enchanting realm of intimacy, promising lifelong bliss and devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvam)

“Selaadum iru kangal sivaperi nindraada”

Compares eyes to fish ('Selaadum kangal') and the body/self to a flower ('Saamanthi poovennai') and a Veena ('veenai meettungal').

Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Neeyaada vaaraayo aadaatha panthaada”

Use of matching end-rhymes across consecutive lines such as 'nindraada', 'kondaada', 'vanthaada', and 'panthaada'.

Alliteration (Monaidai)

“Saamanthi poovennai nenjodu soodungal”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'S' in 'Saamanthi' and 'Sangeetha'.

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Trivia

Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu (1978) features music by legendary composer M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics by Vaali. The track is notable for bringing together three iconic playback singers—S. Janaki, P. Susheela, and L. R. Eswari.

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