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Lyrics & meaning

Malaiyoram Maanguruvi

From Enga Thambi · 1993

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
Minmini, Mano
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Enga Thambi1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Malaiyoram maanguruviA mango sparrow near the mountainside
Maavilaiyl paattezhudhi paadudhadiIs writing a song on a mango leaf and singing, my dear girl
Magaraani un varavaiOh queen, for your arrival
Raa pagalaa em manasu thaedudhadiMy heart searches day and night, my dear girl
Mana melam kaadhil ketkudhaaDo you hear the wedding drums in your ear?
Manasodu thaenai vaarkkudhaaDoes it pour honey into your heart?
Female
Malaiyoram maanguruviA mango sparrow near the mountainside
Maavilaiyl paattezhudhi paadudhaiyaaIs writing a song on a mango leaf and singing, sir
Magaraasan un varavaiOh king, for your arrival
Raa pagalaa em manasu thaedudhaiyaaMy heart searches day and night, sir
Male
Poongaathu veesudhuA gentle breeze blows
Anala poosudhuYet it smears heat like fire
Pon maanae pakkathilaeOh golden deer, come near
Konjam vaammaaCome a little closer, girl
Female
Thaangaadha aasaiyilIn unbearable desire
Thavikkum velaiyilIn times of deep longing
Thaalaattu paadiSinging a lullaby
Konjam konjalaamaaCan we caress and pamper a little?
Male
Selai kattum nandhavanamA flower garden wearing a saree
NeeyaaAre you that?
Sembaruthi poovukku neeTo the hibiscus flower, are you
ThaayaaThe mother?
Female
Kannukkullae kaadhal enumInside the eyes, love's
TheeyaaIs it a fire?
Chinna idai thaeivadhenna noiyaaIs your slender waist wearing away from a disease?
Male
Katti anaichaaIf you embrace tightly
Mutham padhichaaAnd imprint a kiss
Noi muzhukka theerndhu vidumThe illness will completely vanish
Vaammaa hoi…Come, my girl, hey...
Female
Malaiyoram maanguruviA mango sparrow near the mountainside
Maavilaiyl paattezhudhi paadudhaiyaaIs writing a song on a mango leaf and singing, sir
Magaraasan un varavaiOh king, for your arrival
Raa pagalaa em manasu thaedudhaiyaaMy heart searches day and night, sir
Mana melam kaadhil ketkudhaaDo you hear the wedding drums in your ear?
Manasodu thaenai vaarkkudhaaDoes it pour honey into your heart?
Male
Malaiyoram maanguruviA mango sparrow near the mountainside
Maavilaiyl paattezhudhi paadudhadiIs writing a song on a mango leaf and singing, my dear girl
Magaraani un varavaiOh queen, for your arrival
Raa pagalaa em manasu thaedudhadiMy heart searches day and night, my dear girl
Chorus
…………………………...
Female
Kalyaana maappilaeOh wedding groom
Enai nee paakkalaeYou aren't looking at me
Kan moodiClosing your eyes
Naanathilae nikkalaamaaIs it right to stand in shyness?
Male
Oorengum thoranamFestoons all over the village
Nadakkum ooravalamA procession moving through town
Unnoda kannathilae vaikkalaamaaCan I place it on your cheek?
Female
Andhiyilae sandhanathaIn the evening, applying sandalwood
PoosaTo smear it
Aasaigalai kangalilae pesaTo speak desires through the eyes
Male
Saelaiyilae nee visiriWith your saree, you like a fan
VeesaTo fan
Kaalaiyilae paartha kannuLooking at it in the morning, eyes
KoosaDazzle
Female
Enna sugamo eppa varumoWhat bliss it will be, when will it come
Ennennavo pannudhaiyaa aasai ho…Desire is stirring up all kinds of feelings, oh...
Male
Malaiyoram maanguruviA mango sparrow near the mountainside
Maavilaiyl paattezhudhi paadudhadiIs writing a song on a mango leaf and singing, my dear girl
Female
Magaraasan un varavaiOh king, for your arrival
Raa pagalaa em manasu thaedudhaiyaaMy heart searches day and night, sir
Male
Mana melam kaadhil ketkudhaaDo you hear the wedding drums in your ear?
Manasodu thaenai vaarkkudhaaDoes it pour honey into your heart?
Female
Malaiyoram maanguruviA mango sparrow near the mountainside
Maavilaiyl paattezhudhi paadudhaiyaaIs writing a song on a mango leaf and singing, sir
Male
Magaraani un varavaiOh queen, for your arrival
Raa pagalaa yem manasu thaedudhadiMy heart searches day and night, my dear girl

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Malaiyoram Maanguruvi is a playful romantic duet that expresses the deep longing, passion, and excitement of two lovers anticipating their marriage. Using vivid pastoral imagery—sparrows, mango leaves, gentle breezes, and hibiscus flowers—the song depicts the hero and heroine expressing their affectionate desire for one another.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaal / Alliteration

Malaiyoram maanguruvi / Maavilaiyl paattezhudhi

Repetition of the initial sound 'Ma' in words across adjacent lines to create rhythmic melody.

Personification

Maavilaiyl paattezhudhi paadudhadi

Attributing human actions like writing a song on a mango leaf to a wild bird (maanguruvi).

Metaphor

Selai kattum nandhavanam Neeyaa

Comparing the heroine wrapped in a saree to a flower garden in full bloom.

Iyaibu / Rhyming

Poongaathu veesudhu / Anala poosudhu

End-rhyming scheme utilizing similar verbal endings to enhance musical flow.

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Trivia

Enga Thambi (1993) featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, starring Prashanth and Subhashri. The song is sung by Mano and Swarnalatha, with lyrics penned by Muthulingam.

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