Malarae Nalamaa
From Urimai · 1985
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Urimai1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Malarae nalamaa | Oh flower, are you fine? |
| Madimel vizhavaa | Shall I fall onto your lap? |
| Female | |
| Viriyum idhazhvasam | The fragrance of opening petals, |
| Vazhiyum madhurasam | The sweet nectar overflowing, |
| Male | |
| Arasa ilaiyil urasum nilaiyil | In the state of rustling against a peepal leaf, |
| Sarasam yethanaiyo | How much playful romance is there? |
| Female | |
| Idhazh amudha surabi | Lips like a cornucopia of divine nectar, |
| Vazhiya vazhiya | Overflowing continuously, |
| Vazhangum muththiraiyo | Are they granting sweet seals of kisses? |
| Male | |
| Malarae nalamaa..malarae | Oh flower, are you fine... oh flower! |
| Male | |
| Thenpaandi muthukkal muppadhu | Thirty pearls of the southern Pandyan realm, |
| Sippiyil vaippadhu idhazh | The lips enclose them like a oyster shell, |
| Female | |
| Ammaadi ethanai muthirai | Oh my, how many impressions of kisses, |
| Nithamum vaippadhu adhil | Are placed on them every single day! |
| Male | |
| Kodi koduthida venumadi | I ought to give millions for this, my dear, |
| Female | |
| Aadi ilaiththathu vanjikkodi | Dancing, the slender vine-like waist grew tired, |
| Male | |
| Aadai iravinilae | The attire in the night, |
| Female | |
| Kalaindhadhu aasai idaiyinilae | Became disheveled, and desire wandered near the waist, |
| Male | |
| Alaindhadhu bothai manathinilae | Intoxication arose within the mind, |
| Female | |
| Ezhundhadhu poovai vizhi adhilae | It awakened, and in the young woman's eyes, |
| Male | |
| Sivandhadhu | It turned red! |
| Female | |
| Sivandha kannil kaadhal | In those reddened eyes, love, |
| Deepa oliyilae kalaivizhaa | Is a festival of arts in the light of the lamp, |
| Male | |
| Malarae nalamaa..malarae | Oh flower, are you fine... oh flower! |
| Female | |
| Venmegam panthalai ittadhu | The white cloud erected a canopy, |
| Muthukkal kottuthu adho | Look, pearls of rain are pouring down! |
| Male | |
| Pendhegam panjanai ittadhu | The woman's body laid out a soft bed, |
| Nenjinai thottadhu idho | Look, it touched the heart deeply! |
| Female | |
| Sindhum mazhaiyinil nee kulikka | As you bathe in the falling rain, |
| Male | |
| Selai kudaiyinai nee pidikka | As you hold your saree like an umbrella, |
| Female | |
| Sorgha kadhavugalo | Have the doors of heaven, |
| Male | |
| Thirandhana jothi karuvizhigal | Opened up? The radiant dark pupils, |
| Female | |
| Sivandhana kaadhal kanavugalo | Grew flush red! Have love dreams, |
| Male | |
| Paliththana kanna kanichchulaigal | Come true, my dear? The sweet fruit segments, |
| Female | |
| Iniththana | Tasted so delightful! |
| Male | |
| Nayana baashai pesi pesi | Speaking repeatedly through the language of eyes, |
| Ilamaigal inaindhana | Their youthful selves united! |
| Female | |
| Malarae nalamaa | Oh flower, are you fine? |
| Madimel vizhavaa | Shall I fall onto your lap? |
| Male | |
| Viriyum idhazhvasam | The fragrance of opening petals, |
| Vazhiyum madhurasam | The sweet nectar overflowing, |
| Female | |
| Arasa ilaiyil urasum nilaiyil | In the state of rustling against a peepal leaf, |
| Sarasam yethanaiyo | How much playful romance is there? |
| Male | |
| Idhazh amudha surabi | Lips like a cornucopia of divine nectar, |
| Vazhiya vazhiya | Overflowing continuously, |
| Vazhangum muththiraiyo | Are they granting sweet seals of kisses? |
| Female | |
| Malarae nalamaa..malarae | Oh flower, are you fine... oh flower! |
மலரே நலமா
மடிமேல் விழவா
Oh flower, are you fine?
Shall I fall onto your lap?
விரியும் இதழ்வசம்
வழியும் மதுரசம்
The fragrance of opening petals,
The sweet nectar overflowing,
அரச இலையில் உரசும் நிலையில்
சரசம் எத்தனையோ
In the state of rustling against a peepal leaf,
How much playful romance is there?
இதழ் அமுத சுரபி
வழிய வழிய
வழங்கும் முத்திரையோ
Lips like a cornucopia of divine nectar,
Overflowing continuously,
Are they granting sweet seals of kisses?
மலரே நலமா......
மலரே.....
Oh flower, are you fine... oh flower!
தென்பாண்டி முத்துக்கள் முப்பது
சிப்பியில் வைப்பது இதழ்
Thirty pearls of the southern Pandyan realm,
The lips enclose them like a oyster shell,
அம்மாடி எத்தனை முத்திரை
நித்தமும் வைப்பது அதில்
Oh my, how many impressions of kisses,
Are placed on them every single day!
கோடி கொடுத்திட வேணுமடி
I ought to give millions for this, my dear,
ஆடி இளைத்தது வஞ்சிக்கொடி
Dancing, the slender vine-like waist grew tired,
ஆடை இரவினிலே
The attire in the night,
கலைந்தது ஆசை இடையினிலே
Became disheveled, and desire wandered near the waist,
அலைந்தது போதை மனதினிலே
Intoxication arose within the mind,
எழுந்தது பூவை விழி அதிலே
It awakened, and in the young woman's eyes,
சிவந்தது
It turned red!
சிவந்த கண்ணில் காதல்
தீப ஒளியிலே கலைவிழா
In those reddened eyes, love,
Is a festival of arts in the light of the lamp,
மலரே நலமா...
மலரே...
Oh flower, are you fine... oh flower!
வெண்மேகம் பந்தலை இட்டது
முத்துக்கள் கொட்டுது அதோ
The white cloud erected a canopy,
Look, pearls of rain are pouring down!
பெண்தேகம் பஞ்சணை இட்டது
நெஞ்சினை தொட்டது இதோ
The woman's body laid out a soft bed,
Look, it touched the heart deeply!
சிந்தும் மழையினில் நீ குளிக்க
As you bathe in the falling rain,
சேலை குடையினை நீ பிடிக்க
As you hold your saree like an umbrella,
சொர்க கதவுகளோ
Have the doors of heaven,
திறந்தன சோதி கருவிழிகள்
Opened up? The radiant dark pupils,
சிவந்தன காதல் கனவுகளோ
Grew flush red! Have love dreams,
பலித்தன கன்னக் கனிச்சுளைகள்
Come true, my dear? The sweet fruit segments,
இனித்தன
Tasted so delightful!
நயன பாஷை பேசி பேசி
இளமைகள் இணைந்தன
Speaking repeatedly through the language of eyes,
Their youthful selves united!
மலரே நலமா
மடிமேல் விழவா
Oh flower, are you fine?
Shall I fall onto your lap?
விரியும் இதழ்வசம்
வழியும் மதுரசம்
The fragrance of opening petals,
The sweet nectar overflowing,
அரச இலையில் உரசும் நிலையில்
சரசம் எத்தனையோ
In the state of rustling against a peepal leaf,
How much playful romance is there?
இதழ் அமுத சுரபி
வழிய வழிய
வழங்கும் முத்திரையோ
Lips like a cornucopia of divine nectar,
Overflowing continuously,
Are they granting sweet seals of kisses?
மலரே நலமா.....
மலரே.....
Oh flower, are you fine... oh flower!
Malarae nalamaa
Oh flower, are you fine?
Madimel vizhavaa
Shall I fall onto your lap?
Viriyum idhazhvasam
The fragrance of opening petals,
Vazhiyum madhurasam
The sweet nectar overflowing,
Arasa ilaiyil urasum nilaiyil
In the state of rustling against a peepal leaf,
Sarasam yethanaiyo
How much playful romance is there?
Idhazh amudha surabi
Lips like a cornucopia of divine nectar,
Vazhiya vazhiya
Overflowing continuously,
Vazhangum muththiraiyo
Are they granting sweet seals of kisses?
Malarae nalamaa..malarae
Oh flower, are you fine... oh flower!
Thenpaandi muthukkal muppadhu
Thirty pearls of the southern Pandyan realm,
Sippiyil vaippadhu idhazh
The lips enclose them like a oyster shell,
Ammaadi ethanai muthirai
Oh my, how many impressions of kisses,
Nithamum vaippadhu adhil
Are placed on them every single day!
Kodi koduthida venumadi
I ought to give millions for this, my dear,
Aadi ilaiththathu vanjikkodi
Dancing, the slender vine-like waist grew tired,
Aadai iravinilae
The attire in the night,
Kalaindhadhu aasai idaiyinilae
Became disheveled, and desire wandered near the waist,
Alaindhadhu bothai manathinilae
Intoxication arose within the mind,
Ezhundhadhu poovai vizhi adhilae
It awakened, and in the young woman's eyes,
Sivandhadhu
It turned red!
Sivandha kannil kaadhal
In those reddened eyes, love,
Deepa oliyilae kalaivizhaa
Is a festival of arts in the light of the lamp,
Malarae nalamaa..malarae
Oh flower, are you fine... oh flower!
Venmegam panthalai ittadhu
The white cloud erected a canopy,
Muthukkal kottuthu adho
Look, pearls of rain are pouring down!
Pendhegam panjanai ittadhu
The woman's body laid out a soft bed,
Nenjinai thottadhu idho
Look, it touched the heart deeply!
Sindhum mazhaiyinil nee kulikka
As you bathe in the falling rain,
Selai kudaiyinai nee pidikka
As you hold your saree like an umbrella,
Sorgha kadhavugalo
Have the doors of heaven,
Thirandhana jothi karuvizhigal
Opened up? The radiant dark pupils,
Sivandhana kaadhal kanavugalo
Grew flush red! Have love dreams,
Paliththana kanna kanichchulaigal
Come true, my dear? The sweet fruit segments,
Iniththana
Tasted so delightful!
Nayana baashai pesi pesi
Speaking repeatedly through the language of eyes,
Ilamaigal inaindhana
Their youthful selves united!
Malarae nalamaa
Oh flower, are you fine?
Madimel vizhavaa
Shall I fall onto your lap?
Viriyum idhazhvasam
The fragrance of opening petals,
Vazhiyum madhurasam
The sweet nectar overflowing,
Arasa ilaiyil urasum nilaiyil
In the state of rustling against a peepal leaf,
Sarasam yethanaiyo
How much playful romance is there?
Idhazh amudha surabi
Lips like a cornucopia of divine nectar,
Vazhiya vazhiya
Overflowing continuously,
Vazhangum muththiraiyo
Are they granting sweet seals of kisses?
Malarae nalamaa..malarae
Oh flower, are you fine... oh flower!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic song depicts an intimate dialogue and emotional union between two lovers. Metaphorically addressing the beloved as a delicate flower, the lyricist paints a sensual portrait of intimacy, night-time romance, and deep passionate connection. The imagery seamlessly weaves elements of nature—such as rain, clouds, pearls, and peepal leaves—with romantic physical gestures like tender kisses, silent eye contact, and the blissful melting away of distance between two young hearts.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvam (Metaphor)
“Idhazh amudha surabi”
Comparing the beloved's lips to 'Amudha Surabi' (an inexhaustible divine vessel of nectar) and rain droplets to 'Muthukkal' (pearls).
Uvamaani (Simile / Imagery)
“Aadi ilaiththathu vanjikkodi”
Describing the woman's delicate physique as a 'vanjikkodi' (a flexible vine/creeper) dancing and growing tired.
Anaphora / Repetition (Edukki)
“Nayana baashai pesi pesi”
Repetition of words like 'pesi pesi' and 'vazhiya vazhiya' to emphasize duration and intensity of emotion.
Monnai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Sindhum mazhaiyinil nee kulikka / Selai kudaiyinai nee pidikka”
Matching initial letters in adjacent or rhythmic lines, such as 'Sivandhana' and 'Paliththana' or 'Sindhum' and 'Selai'.
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Trivia
Written by the legendary lyricist Vaali, this track showcases classic 1980s Tamil romantic lyricism filled with rich Sangam-inspired metaphors, such as comparing teeth to Pandyan pearls and lips to nectar vessels.
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