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Lyrics & meaning

Malai Aruvi

From Annai Or Aalayam · 1979

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Annai Or Aalayam1979

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Malai aruvi mani kuruviMountain waterfall, precious bird,
Hoo hooHoo hoo
Female
Malai aruvi mani kuruviMountain waterfall, precious bird,
Hoo hooHoo hoo
Un munaal parakkudhaiyaaIs flying right in front of you, sir,
Un kannaal sirikkudhaiyaaIs smiling through your eyes, sir.
Vel padaichaan vizhiyil vechaanHe created a spear and placed it in the eyes,
Azhagaa padaichu vechaanHe created it so beautifully,
Ada azhagaa padaichu vechaanOh, he created it so beautifully!
Female
Hoo hooHoo hoo
Malai aruvi mani kuruviMountain waterfall, precious bird,
Hoo hooHoo hoo
Female
Kaadellaam pookal vaasamThe scent of flowers fills the entire forest,
Poomelae eekal vaasam… paaruLook, flies hover above the flowers... look!
Naanum oru kaattu poovuI am also a wild flower,
Nenjukkul kaadhal novvu ..theeruThe pain of love inside my heart... cure it.
Malarnthirukku kannuThe eyes have blossomed,
Valanthirukku ponnuThe girl has grown up,
Pogaadhae………Do not go...
Female
Hoo hooHoo hoo
Malai aruvi mani kuruviMountain waterfall, precious bird,
Hoo hooHoo hoo
Female
Kaathaara nitham nithamEvery day to my heart's content,
Kaalodu salangai satham… ketkkaTo hear the sound of anklets on my feet...
Oothaappoo ennai kanduSeeing me, the purple flower,
Unnaattam vandha vandu…ketkkaThe beetle like you comes to listen...
Parakkudhaiyaa paarthuIt flies away upon seeing,
Rasikanum nee kaettuYou should listen and enjoy,
Pogaadhae……….Do not go...
Female
Hoo hooHoo hoo
Malai aruvi mani kuruviMountain waterfall, precious bird,
Hoo hooHoo hoo
Female
Maanellaam endhan thozhiAll the deer are my companions,
Maanathil maanin jaathi …naanaeI belong to the noble deer family...
Manitharkku engum veeduHumans have homes everywhere,
Naan vaazha indha kaadu… thaanaeBut this forest is the only home for me to live...
Unakkedukku vettaiWhy do you need to hunt?
Naan kilicha kottaiThis is the fortress boundary I drew,
Pogaadhae…………Do not go...
Female
Hoo hooHoo hoo
Malai aruvi mani kuruviMountain waterfall, precious bird,
Hoo hooHoo hoo

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Malai Aruvi Mani Kuruvi from the film Annai Or Aalayam (1979) is a whimsical and romantic song sung from the perspective of a wild, free-spirited forest maiden. She celebrates her close bond with nature, comparing herself to mountain streams, birds, wild flowers, and deer. Expressing her blossoming love for the hero, she playfully coaxes him to stay with her rather than returning to the urban world or hunting in her sanctuary. Through vivid imagery of flora and fauna, lyricist Vaali captures a poignant plea for nature conservation and peaceful coexistence. The heroine marks the forest as her home and boundary, urging the hunter to lay down his arms and listen to the melody of the wilderness and her affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Malai aruvi mani kuruvi”

Repetition of the initial 'm' sound across words creates a gentle rhythm.

Esubhu / Eyaippu (Rhyme)

“Malarnthirukku kannu / Valanthirukku ponnu”

Rhyming end words 'kannu' (eyes) and 'ponnu' (girl) paired with 'Malarnthirukku' and 'Valanthirukku'.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Naanum oru kaattu poovu”

The heroine metaphors herself as a wild forest flower seeking cure for love's sweet pain.

Personification / Nature Imagery

“Maanellaam endhan thozhi”

Attributing human friendship to wild deer to highlight harmony with nature.

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Trivia

Annai Or Aalayam (1979) was a hugely successful movie produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar's Devar Films, famous for integrating real animals into mainstream family cinema. Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung by S. Janaki, this song became an iconic track associated with actress Sripriya's vibrant, jungle-maiden character portrayal.

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