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Lyrics & meaning

Malare Thendral Paadum Duet

From Veetla Visheshanga · 1994

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Arun Mozhi, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Veetla Visheshanga1994

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{ Malarae thendral paadum gaanam idhuO flower, this is the song sung by the breeze
Nilavae unnai koodum vaanam idhu } (2)O moon, this is the sky that joins with you (2)
Female
Nilam idam maarinaalumEven if the land changes its place
Nizhal niram maarinaalumEven if the shadow changes its color
Male
Nilai perum kaadhal ennumThe enduring truth called love
Nijam niram maaridadhuWill never change its true color
Female
Iraivanin theerpu idhu oh ohThis is God's decree, oh oh
Evar idhai maatruvadhuWho can change this?
Male
Malarae thendral paadum gaanam idhuO flower, this is the song sung by the breeze
Female
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Male
Boopaalam ketkum adhikaalaiyumThe early morning that hears the raga Boopaalam
Poonjolai pookum ila maalaiyumThe gentle evening when the flower garden blooms
Female
Nee andri yedhu oru nyaabagamWithout you, what memory exists?
Nee pesum pechu manivaasagamThe words you speak are like sacred scriptures
Male
Ullam ennum veedengumThroughout the house called my heart
Un azhagil naan dhaanaeI am immersed in your beauty
Sithirathai pol endrumAlways like a portrait
Otti vaithu paarpenaeI will stick and gaze at you
Female
Un paruvam ilanthaliraeYour youth is like a tender sprout
Unakena naan vaazhgirenI live only for you
Male
Malarae thendral paadum gaanam idhuO flower, this is the song sung by the breeze
Nilavae unnai koodum vaanam idhuO moon, this is the sky that joins with you
Female
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Female
Maangalyam soodum mana naal varumThe wedding day of tying the sacred knot will come
Kalyana maalai iru thol varumThe wedding garland will rest on both shoulders
Male
Vaai aara vaazhtha indha oor varumThis town will arrive to bless wholeheartedly
Oorgolam poga mani ther varumAn ornate chariot will arrive for the procession
Female
Solliyadhu polae nam sorgangal kai koodumAs promised, our heaven on earth will come together
Vandhadhoru naal endrae sindhukavi kan paadumMy eyes will sing poetic verses celebrating that day
Male
Valai karamum thunai karamumThe bangled hand and the supportive hand
Varaindhidum thaen kaaviyamWill write a sweet epic together
Female
Malarae thendral paadum gaanam idhuO flower, this is the song sung by the breeze
Nilavae unnai koodum vaanam idhuO moon, this is the sky that joins with you
Male
Nilam idam maarinaalumEven if the land changes its place
Nizhal niram maarinaalumEven if the shadow changes its color
Female
Nilai perum kaadhal ennumThe enduring truth called love
Nijam niram maaridadhuWill never change its true color
Male
Iraivanin theerpu idhu oh ohThis is God's decree, oh oh
Evar idhai maatruvadhuWho can change this?
Female
Malarae thendral paadum gaanam idhuO flower, this is the song sung by the breeze
Male
Nilavae unnai koodum vaanam idhuO moon, this is the sky that joins with you

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'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.

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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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