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Lyrics & meaning

Malare Thendral Paadum Duet

From Veetla Visheshanga · 1994

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Arun Mozhi, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Veetla Visheshanga
Movie release year
1994
Lyrics added on
8 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{ Malarae thendral paadum gaanam idhu
Nilavae unnai koodum vaanam idhu } (2)
Nilam idam maarinaalum
Nizhal niram maarinaalum
Nilai perum kaadhal ennum
Nijam niram maaridadhu
Iraivanin theerpu idhu oh oh
Evar idhai maatruvadhu
Malarae thendral paadum gaanam idhu
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Boopaalam ketkum adhikaalaiyum
Poonjolai pookum ila maalaiyum
Nee andri yedhu oru nyaabagam
Nee pesum pechu manivaasagam
Ullam ennum veedengum
Un azhagil naan dhaanae
Sithirathai pol endrum
Otti vaithu paarpenae
Un paruvam ilanthalirae
Unakena naan vaazhgiren
Malarae thendral paadum gaanam idhu
Nilavae unnai koodum vaanam idhu
…………………………………………
Maangalyam soodum mana naal varum
Kalyana maalai iru thol varum
Vaai aara vaazhtha indha oor varum
Oorgolam poga mani ther varum
Solliyadhu polae nam sorgangal kai koodum
Vandhadhoru naal endrae sindhukavi kan paadum
Valai karamum thunai karamum
Varaindhidum thaen kaaviyam
Malarae thendral paadum gaanam idhu
Nilavae unnai koodum vaanam idhu
Nilam idam maarinaalum
Nizhal niram maarinaalum
Nilai perum kaadhal ennum
Nijam niram maaridadhu
Iraivanin theerpu idhu oh oh
Evar idhai maatruvadhu
Malarae thendral paadum gaanam idhu
Nilavae unnai koodum vaanam idhu
O flower, this is the song sung by the gentle breeze,
O moon, this is the sky that embraces you.
Even if the earth moves from its place,
Even if shadows change their color,
The enduring truth called love
Will never lose its true color.
This is God's own decree, oh,
Who could ever change it?
O flower, this is the song sung by the gentle breeze.
...
In the early dawn that wakes to morning melodies,
And in the soft evening when gardens bloom,
Is there any memory of mine without you?
Every word you speak is as precious as gems.
In every corner of the home of my heart,
I will take your beauty
Like a cherished painting,
And hold it close to gaze upon forever.
Your youth is like a tender leaf,
And I live only for you.
O flower, this is the song sung by the gentle breeze,
O moon, this is the sky that embraces you.
...
The wedding day to tie the thali (sacred thread) will arrive,
Marriage garlands will rest on our shoulders,
The whole town will come to bless us from their hearts,
A decorated chariot will arrive for our procession.
Just as promised, our paradise will become real,
And our eyes will sing with joy that the day has finally come.
The hand adorned with bangles and the loving hand beside it
Will together write a sweet epic of love.
O flower, this is the song sung by the gentle breeze,
O moon, this is the sky that embraces you.
Even if the earth moves from its place,
Even if shadows change their color,
The enduring truth called love
Will never lose its true color.
This is God's own decree, oh,
Who could ever change it?
O flower, this is the song sung by the gentle breeze,
O moon, this is the sky that embraces you.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Malarae Thendral Paadum' is a romantic duet expressing eternal love and devotion between two lovers. The lyrics emphasize that love is a divine, immutable force that remains unchanged even if nature itself changes its course. The couple envisions a joyous future filled with wedding celebrations, community blessings, and a sweet lifelong companionship. Written by lyricist Vaali, the song uses rich classical and nature imagery to portray love as a destiny ordained by God.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaaphora / Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Nilam idam maarinaalum / Nizhal niram maarinaalum / Nilai perum kaadhal ennum / Nijam niram maaridadhu”

Repetition of the 'Ni' initial consonant sound across consecutive lines ('Nilam', 'Nizhal', 'Nilai', 'Nijam'), creating a rhythmic and cohesive flow.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Ullam ennum veedengum”

'Ullam ennum veedengum' compares the human heart directly to a house, emphasizing how the beloved occupies every corner of the speaker's heart.

Simile (Uvamai)

“Sithirathai pol endrum”

'Sithirathai pol endrum' compares the beloved's visual presence to a cherished painting or portrait.

Did you know?

Trivia

The song is composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja for the 1994 film 'Veetla Visheshanga', directed by and starring K. Bhagyaraj. Sung by Arunmozhi and S. Janaki, the song features rich orchestration combining Carnatic elements with lush western strings.

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