Malargale Ungalai Naan
From Once More · 1997
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. N. Surendar, Anuradha Sriram
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Once More1997
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aaha….aaa…aaaa… | Vocalizing (Aaha....aaa...aaaa...) |
| Hmm..aahaa….aaa….aaa… | Vocalizing (Hmm..aahaa....aaa....aaa...) |
| Aaa..haa…aaa..hahaaa… | Vocalizing (Aaa..haa...aaa..hahaaa...) |
| Male | |
| Malargalae | O flowers! |
| Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren | I love you all |
| Thayakkam enna | Why the hesitation? |
| Ennai vanthu muththam idu | Come and kiss me |
| Male | |
| Kuyilgalae | O cuckoos! |
| Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren | I love you all |
| Mayakkam enna | Why the daze? |
| Ingu vanthu paattu paadu | Come here and sing a song |
| Male | |
| Nathigalae | O rivers! |
| Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren | I love you all |
| Nadukkam enna | Why the shiver? |
| Ennai vanthu thottu vidu | Come and touch me |
| Male | |
| Thendralae | O gentle breeze! |
| Unnai naan kaathalikkiren | I love you |
| Maruppu enna | Why the refusal? |
| Ennai vanthu katti pidi | Come and embrace me |
| Male | |
| Ulagamae en veedu | The whole world is my home |
| Ilamaiyae vilaiyaadu | O youth, play on! |
| Male | |
| Malargalae | O flowers! |
| Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren | I love you all |
| Thayakkam enna | Why the hesitation? |
| Ennai vanthu muththam idu | Come and kiss me |
| Kuyilgalae | O cuckoos! |
| Chorus | |
| Kuk kuk kuk kuk….(3) | Cuckoo calls (Kuk kuk kuk...) |
| Male | |
| Nathigalai mattum alla | Not just the rivers |
| Nuraiyaiyum kaathaliththen | I loved even their foam |
| Vennilavai mattum alla | Not just the full moon |
| Athan karaiyaiyum kaathaliththen | I loved its spots as well |
| Male | |
| Oru pattupoochiyai | A butterfly |
| Kaathaliththu paarthen | I loved it too |
| Athan uthirntha siragaiyum | And even its shed wings |
| Moodi vaiththu kaathen | I preserved and protected |
| Male | |
| Anthi vaanathin melae | Above the evening sky |
| Mugil povathai polae | Like the clouds floating |
| Enthan udal angu paranthida | For my body to fly there |
| Vazhi illaiya…aaa | Is there no way? |
| Male | |
| Malargalae | O flowers! |
| Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren | I love you all |
| Thayakkam enna | Why the hesitation? |
| Ennai vanthu muththam idu | Come and kiss me |
| Male | |
| Kuyilgalae | O cuckoos! |
| Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren | I love you all |
| Mayakkam enna | Why the daze? |
| Ingu vanthu paattu paadu | Come here and sing a song |
| Nathigalae | O rivers! |
| Female | |
| Aaha….aaa…aaaa… | Vocalizing (Aaha....aaa...aaaa...) |
| Hmm..aahaa….aaa….aaa… | Vocalizing (Hmm..aahaa....aaa....aaa...) |
| Aaa..haa…aaa..hahaaa… | Vocalizing (Aaa..haa...aaa..hahaaa...) |
| Male | |
| : Mazhai thuli mazhai thuli | Raindrop, raindrop |
| Muthukalaai sitharuthu | Scattering like pearls |
| Sitharidum muthukalai | The pearls that scatter |
| Saemiththaal nallathu | It is good if collected |
| Male | |
| Antha vaana villilae | In that rainbow |
| Moththa niram aezhu | There are seven colors in total |
| Athil ottrai nirathilae | On a single color among them |
| Oonjal katti aadu | Tie a swing and play |
| Male | |
| Sugamaanthu bhoomi | The earth is pleasant |
| Ithamaanathu vaazhkai | Life is sweet |
| Intha ulagaththai rasikkindra | Enjoying this world |
| Kavigyan ivan | He is a poet |
| Male | |
| Malargalae | O flowers! |
| Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren | I love you all |
| Thayakkam enna | Why the hesitation? |
| Ennai vanthu muththam idu | Come and kiss me |
| Male | |
| Kuyilgalae | O cuckoos! |
| Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren | I love you all |
| Mayakkam enna | Why the daze? |
| Ingu vanthu paattu paadu | Come here and sing a song |
| Male | |
| Nathigalae | O rivers! |
| Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren | I love you all |
| Nadukkam enna | Why the shiver? |
| Ennai vanthu thottu vidu | Come and touch me |
| Male | |
| Thendralae | O gentle breeze! |
| Unnai naan kaathalikkiren | I love you |
| Maruppu enna | Why the refusal? |
| Ennai vanthu katti pidi | Come and embrace me |
| Male | |
| Ulagamae en veedu | The whole world is my home |
| Ilamaiyae vilaiyaadu | O youth, play on! |
| Male | |
| Malargalae | O flowers! |
| Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren | I love you all |
| Thayakkam enna | Why the hesitation? |
| Ennai vanthu muththam idu | Come and kiss me |
| Kuyilgalae | O cuckoos! |
..........................................
Vocalizing (Aaha....aaa...aaaa...)
Vocalizing (Hmm..aahaa....aaa....aaa...)
Vocalizing (Aaa..haa...aaa..hahaaa...)
மலர்களே
உங்களை நான் காதலிக்கிறேன்
தயக்கம் என்ன
என்னை வந்து முத்தம் இடு
O flowers!
I love you all
Why the hesitation?
Come and kiss me
குயில்களே
உங்களை நான் காதலிக்கிறேன்
மயக்கம் என்ன
இங்கு வந்து பாட்டு பாடு
O cuckoos!
I love you all
Why the daze?
Come here and sing a song
நதிகளே
உங்களை நான் காதலிக்கிறேன்
நடுக்கம் என்ன
என்னை வந்து தொட்டு விடு
O rivers!
I love you all
Why the shiver?
Come and touch me
தென்றலே
உன்னை நான் காதலிக்கிறேன்
மறுப்பு என்ன
என்னை வந்து கட்டி பிடி
உலகமே என் வீடு
இளமையே விளையாடு
O gentle breeze!
I love you
Why the refusal?
Come and embrace me
மலர்களே
உங்களை நான் காதலிக்கிறேன்
தயக்கம் என்ன
என்னை வந்து முத்தம் இடு
குயில்களே
The whole world is my home
O youth, play on!
குக் குக் குக் குக்..(3)
O flowers!
I love you all
Why the hesitation?
Come and kiss me
O cuckoos!
நதிகளை மட்டும் அல்ல
அதன் நுரையையும் காதலித்தேன்
வெண்ணிலவை மட்டும் அல்ல
அதன் கரையையும் காதலித்தேன்
Cuckoo calls (Kuk kuk kuk...)
ஒரு பட்டுபூச்சியை
காதலித்து பார்த்தேன்
அதன் உதிர்ந்த சிறகையும்
மூடி வைத்து காத்தேன்
Not just the rivers
I loved even their foam
Not just the full moon
I loved its spots as well
அந்தி வானத்தின் மேலே
முகில் போவதை போலே
எந்தன் உடல் அங்கு பரந்திட
வழி இல்லையா
A butterfly
I loved it too
And even its shed wings
I preserved and protected
மலர்களே
உங்களை நான் காதலிக்கிறேன்
தயக்கம் என்ன
என்னை வந்து முத்தம் இடு
Above the evening sky
Like the clouds floating
For my body to fly there
Is there no way?
குயில்களே
உங்களை நான் காதலிக்கிறேன்
மயக்கம் என்ன
இங்கு வந்து பாட்டு பாடு
நதிகளே
O flowers!
I love you all
Why the hesitation?
Come and kiss me
.............................................
O cuckoos!
I love you all
Why the daze?
Come here and sing a song
O rivers!
மழை துளி மழை துளி
முத்துகளாய் சிதறுது
சிதறிடும் முத்துக்களை
சேமித்தால் நல்லது
Vocalizing (Aaha....aaa...aaaa...)
Vocalizing (Hmm..aahaa....aaa....aaa...)
Vocalizing (Aaa..haa...aaa..hahaaa...)
அந்த வானவில்லிலே
மொத்த நிறம் ஏழு
அதில் ஒற்றை நிறத்திலே
ஊஞ்சல் கட்டி ஆடு
Raindrop, raindrop
Scattering like pearls
The pearls that scatter
It is good if collected
சுகமானது பூமி
இதமானது வாழ்கை
இந்த உலகத்தை ரசிக்கின்ற
கவிஞன் இவன்
In that rainbow
There are seven colors in total
On a single color among them
Tie a swing and play
மலர்களே
உங்களை நான் காதலிக்கிறேன்
தயக்கம் என்ன
என்னை வந்து முத்தம் இடு
The earth is pleasant
Life is sweet
Enjoying this world
He is a poet
குயில்களே
உங்களை நான் காதலிக்கிறேன்
மயக்கம் என்ன
இங்கு வந்து பாட்டு பாடு
O flowers!
I love you all
Why the hesitation?
Come and kiss me
நதிகளே
உங்களை நான் காதலிக்கிறேன்
நடுக்கம் என்ன
என்னை வந்து தொட்டு விடு
O cuckoos!
I love you all
Why the daze?
Come here and sing a song
தென்றலே
உன்னை நான் காதலிக்கிறேன்
மறுப்பு என்ன
என்னை வந்து கட்டி பிடி
உலகமே என் வீடு
இளமையே விளையாடு
O rivers!
I love you all
Why the shiver?
Come and touch me
மலர்களே
உங்களை நான் காதலிக்கிறேன்
தயக்கம் என்ன
என்னை வந்து முத்தம் இடு
குயில்களே
O gentle breeze!
I love you
Why the refusal?
Come and embrace me
The whole world is my home
O youth, play on!
O flowers!
I love you all
Why the hesitation?
Come and kiss me
O cuckoos!
Aaha….aaa…aaaa…
Vocalizing (Aaha....aaa...aaaa...)
Hmm..aahaa….aaa….aaa…
Vocalizing (Hmm..aahaa....aaa....aaa...)
Aaa..haa…aaa..hahaaa…
Vocalizing (Aaa..haa...aaa..hahaaa...)
Malargalae
O flowers!
Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren
I love you all
Thayakkam enna
Why the hesitation?
Ennai vanthu muththam idu
Come and kiss me
Kuyilgalae
O cuckoos!
Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren
I love you all
Mayakkam enna
Why the daze?
Ingu vanthu paattu paadu
Come here and sing a song
Nathigalae
O rivers!
Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren
I love you all
Nadukkam enna
Why the shiver?
Ennai vanthu thottu vidu
Come and touch me
Thendralae
O gentle breeze!
Unnai naan kaathalikkiren
I love you
Maruppu enna
Why the refusal?
Ennai vanthu katti pidi
Come and embrace me
Ulagamae en veedu
The whole world is my home
Ilamaiyae vilaiyaadu
O youth, play on!
Malargalae
O flowers!
Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren
I love you all
Thayakkam enna
Why the hesitation?
Ennai vanthu muththam idu
Come and kiss me
Kuyilgalae
O cuckoos!
Kuk kuk kuk kuk….(3)
Cuckoo calls (Kuk kuk kuk...)
Nathigalai mattum alla
Not just the rivers
Nuraiyaiyum kaathaliththen
I loved even their foam
Vennilavai mattum alla
Not just the full moon
Athan karaiyaiyum kaathaliththen
I loved its spots as well
Oru pattupoochiyai
A butterfly
Kaathaliththu paarthen
I loved it too
Athan uthirntha siragaiyum
And even its shed wings
Moodi vaiththu kaathen
I preserved and protected
Anthi vaanathin melae
Above the evening sky
Mugil povathai polae
Like the clouds floating
Enthan udal angu paranthida
For my body to fly there
Vazhi illaiya…aaa
Is there no way?
Malargalae
O flowers!
Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren
I love you all
Thayakkam enna
Why the hesitation?
Ennai vanthu muththam idu
Come and kiss me
Kuyilgalae
O cuckoos!
Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren
I love you all
Mayakkam enna
Why the daze?
Ingu vanthu paattu paadu
Come here and sing a song
Nathigalae
O rivers!
Aaha….aaa…aaaa…
Vocalizing (Aaha....aaa...aaaa...)
Hmm..aahaa….aaa….aaa…
Vocalizing (Hmm..aahaa....aaa....aaa...)
Aaa..haa…aaa..hahaaa…
Vocalizing (Aaa..haa...aaa..hahaaa...)
: Mazhai thuli mazhai thuli
Raindrop, raindrop
Muthukalaai sitharuthu
Scattering like pearls
Sitharidum muthukalai
The pearls that scatter
Saemiththaal nallathu
It is good if collected
Antha vaana villilae
In that rainbow
Moththa niram aezhu
There are seven colors in total
Athil ottrai nirathilae
On a single color among them
Oonjal katti aadu
Tie a swing and play
Sugamaanthu bhoomi
The earth is pleasant
Ithamaanathu vaazhkai
Life is sweet
Intha ulagaththai rasikkindra
Enjoying this world
Kavigyan ivan
He is a poet
Malargalae
O flowers!
Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren
I love you all
Thayakkam enna
Why the hesitation?
Ennai vanthu muththam idu
Come and kiss me
Kuyilgalae
O cuckoos!
Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren
I love you all
Mayakkam enna
Why the daze?
Ingu vanthu paattu paadu
Come here and sing a song
Nathigalae
O rivers!
Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren
I love you all
Nadukkam enna
Why the shiver?
Ennai vanthu thottu vidu
Come and touch me
Thendralae
O gentle breeze!
Unnai naan kaathalikkiren
I love you
Maruppu enna
Why the refusal?
Ennai vanthu katti pidi
Come and embrace me
Ulagamae en veedu
The whole world is my home
Ilamaiyae vilaiyaadu
O youth, play on!
Malargalae
O flowers!
Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren
I love you all
Thayakkam enna
Why the hesitation?
Ennai vanthu muththam idu
Come and kiss me
Kuyilgalae
O cuckoos!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a joyful celebration of nature and life expressed through the eyes of a romantic poet. The protagonist professes deep affection for natural elements—flowers, birds, rivers, and breezes—inviting them to interact with him directly without hesitation. His love extends beyond perfect beauty to encompass imperfections, such as loving the foam on rivers, the spots on the moon, and the shed wings of a butterfly. The lyrics capture a childlike wonder toward the universe, viewing the earth as a home and life as a delight. By visualizing swings tied to rainbow colors and collecting raindrops like pearls, the poet celebrates youthfulness and the boundless bliss of living in harmony with creation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Malargalae / Ungalai naan kaathalikkiren / Thayakkam enna / Ennai vanthu muththam idu”
Inanimate and natural entities like flowers, rivers, and the breeze are addressed as sentient beings capable of loving, kissing, touching, and embracing.
Simile / Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Mazhai thuli mazhai thuli / Muthukalaai sitharuthu”
Raindrops are compared to scattered pearls, highlighting their purity and precious nature.
Contrast / Inclusive Perception
“Nathigalai mattum alla / Nuraiyaiyum kaathaliththen”
The poet pairs standard symbols of beauty with their overlooked aspects, expressing love for both.
Emonai / Ethirai (Tamil Rhyme and Assonance)
“Nathigalai mattum alla / Vennilavai mattum alla”
Use of matching sound patterns in consecutive lines creating rhythmic harmony (e.g., Nathigalai / Vennilavai).
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by Deva for the 1997 Tamil film 'Once More' directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, the movie famously brought together veteran legend Sivaji Ganesan and actor Vijay on screen. The song's lyrics were written by Vairamuthu and feature dynamic vocal performances highlighting nature's romantic beauty.
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