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Lyrics & meaning

Malai Mugappinil

From Sattam Sirikkiradhu · 1982

Lyricist
T. Rajendar
Singers
Kalyanam, S. Janaki
Music director
V. Kumar
Details
Sattam Sirikkiradhu1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Female
Malai mugappinil nadu kaattinilOn the mountain ridge, in the middle of the forest,
Thalira meni kuliraalae nadungaatho nee vaaWon't your tender body shiver from the cold? Come to me.
Malai mugappinil nadu kaattinilOn the mountain ridge, in the middle of the forest,
Thalira meni kuliraalae nadungaatho nee vaaWon't your tender body shiver from the cold? Come to me.
Aah….aah….aah….aah…..aaahhhh….Aah....aah....aah....aah.....aaahhhh....
Male
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Female
Velichchaththai veruththidum pusthagam padikkalaamWe can read a book that despises light,
Viragaththai theerththidum thaththuvam pesalaamWe can discuss a philosophy that quenches passion.
Vaan muttarththil nilavondru vaa vaa vaaOh moon in the sky's courtyard, come, come, come!
Thaen sottidum malarondru vaa vaa vaaOh flower dripping with honey, come, come, come!
Vaan muttarththil nilavondru vaa vaa vaaOh moon in the sky's courtyard, come, come, come!
Thaen sottidum malarondru vaa vaa vaaOh flower dripping with honey, come, come, come!
Male
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Female
Kaamaththin nyanappaal kangalil kaana vaaCome to witness the sacred milk of desire in my eyes,
Jamaththin seedhanam ennidam sooda vaaCome to adorn yourself with the dowry of midnight from me.
Thegaththin raagam meetta vaa vaa vaaCome to strum the melody of the body, come, come, come!
Thaerottam aadi kaatta vaa vaa vaa vaaCome to dance and display the chariot procession, come, come, come, come!
Thegaththin raagam meetta vaa vaa vaaCome to strum the melody of the body, come, come, come!
Thaerottam aadi kaatta vaa vaa vaa vaaCome to dance and display the chariot procession, come, come, come, come!
Female
Malai mugappinil nadu kaattinilOn the mountain ridge, in the middle of the forest,
Thalira meni kuliraalae nadungaatho nee vaaWon't your tender body shiver from the cold? Come to me.
Male
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual and romantic track from Sattam Sirikkiradhu depicts lovers expressing their passionate affection amidst a chilly, secluded mountain wilderness. The lyrics invite the beloved to seek warmth and intimacy, using evocative metaphors of moonlit courtyards, honey-laden flowers, and musical melodies played upon the human body.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moni (Alliteration)

Velichchaththai veruththidum pusthagam padikkalaam / Viragaththai theerththidum thaththuvam pesalaam

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'V' in 'Velichchaththai' and 'Viragaththai'.

Metaphor

Vaan muttarththil nilavondru vaa vaa vaa / Thaen sottidum malarondru vaa vaa vaa

Comparing the lover's form and essence to a moon in the sky courtyard ('Vaan muttarththil nilavondru') and a honey-dripping flower ('Thaen sottidum malarondru').

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Thegaththin raagam meetta vaa vaa vaa / Thaerottam aadi kaatta vaa vaa vaa vaa

Matching of the second consonant 'g' sound in 'Thegaththin' and 'Thaerottam'.

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Trivia

Sattam Sirikkiradhu (1982) features music and lyrics entirely composed by T. Rajendar, showcasing his signature style of rhythmic, highly dynamic, alliterative lyrical structures combined with expressive vocals by S. Janaki.

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