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Lyrics & meaning

Malgova Paalgova

From Naan Rajavaga Pogiren · 2013

Lyricist
Annamalai
Singer
Sonu Kakkar
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Details
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren2013

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Haan…aaan….aaan…aaa..Haan…aaan….aaan…aaa..
Haaaan…aaan…aaan…aaa…Haaaan…aaan…aaan…aaa…
Female
Malgova paalgovaMalgova mango, milk-sweet Paalgova
I am fromu state goavaI am from the state of Goa
Enna kenji kenji kenji kenjiBegging me over and over again
IthupannudaDo this, man
Enna konji konji konji konjiCoaxing and fondling me over and over again
AthupannudaDo that, man
Female
En kendakaalu azhagilaAt the beauty of my calf muscle
Un kannu rendum vazhukkumadaBoth your eyes will slip and slide, man
Kulungi naanum nadakkumbothuWhen I walk swinging my hips
Gundu nenjil vedikkumadaA bomb will explode in your chest, man
Female
Lipstick potta en lippa paarudaLook at my lips wearing lipstick, man
Liquor shopputhan unakku ethukkudaWhy do you need a liquor shop anyway, man?
Bulbu potta en sirippu paarudaLook at my smile that shines like a bulb, man
Poweru cuttuthan unakku lethuraWhy need a power outage to light you up, man?
Chorus
Manthirakaari vanthaadaThe sorceress has arrived, man
Maayam onnu senjaadaShe worked magic on you, man
Paarvayilae gunnudaHer look itself is like a gun, man
Paathathumae sethaanadaThe moment he saw her, he died, man
Inthiraloga rambaadaShe is Ramba from the heavenly realm of Indra, man
Varatha vaangi vanthaadaShe came having received a boon, man
Iva orasiputta pothumdaIt is enough if she just brushes against you, man
Jenma saabam theerumdaThe curse of lifetimes will be cured, man
Female
Hey eh eh haaHey eh eh haa
Hey eh eh haaHey eh eh haa
Hey eh eh haaHey eh eh haa
Haa haaa aaaHaa haaa aaa
Female
Hey putham puthuHey brand new
Rose pola face enakkuFace like a rose for me
Atha thottu neeyum paakalanaIf you don't touch and feel it
Loss unakkuIt is a loss for you
Naa kodaiyila nee virumbumI am the cool ice cream you desire
Coolu iceIn the summer season
Enna paathavudan pathikumaeThe moment you look at me
Unthan vayasuYour age will catch fire
Female
Hey naayanamaam naayanamHey, it's a pipe instrument, a shehnai
Naa eduthu oothanumI should pick it up and blow it
Kathukkiren unkitta sollithaadaI'll learn from you, teach me, man
Mathalamaam mathalamIt's a drum, a percussion drum
Un kaiyil thattanumYour hands should strike it
Othukkuran naanumthaan kittavaadaI agree to it, come closer, man
Female
Hey pulmulaicha bhoomiyadaHey, it is grass-grown earth, man
Padachuvecha saamiyadaIt is God who created it, man
Velladu nee avandaYou are a white goat, man
Veratta maatendaI won't chase you away, man
Unna veratta maatendaI won't chase you away, man
Naan veratta maatendaI won't chase you away, man
Chorus
Manthirakaari vanthaadaThe sorceress has arrived, man
Maayam onnu senjaadaShe worked magic on you, man
Paarvayilae gunnudaHer look itself is like a gun, man
Paathathumae sethaanadaThe moment he saw her, he died, man
Inthiraloga rambaadaShe is Ramba from the heavenly realm of Indra, man
Varatha vaangi vanthaadaShe came having received a boon, man
Iva orasiputta pothumdaIt is enough if she just brushes against you, man
Jenma saabam theerumdaThe curse of lifetimes will be cured, man
Female
Hey malgova paalgovaHey Malgova mango, milk-sweet Paalgova
I am fromu state goava….aaaaa….I am from the state of Goa….aaaaa….
Female
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Female
Nee kutti kutti goburathaYou look at these small domes
Kannila paaruWith your eyes
Atha katti vecha brahmanBrahma who built them
Oru kothanaaruIs a master mason
Female
Nee vaddi kattumWho is the rich moneylender boy here
Saettu paiyan inga yaaruWho lends on interest?
Nee enna vangi vechukoYou take me and keep me
Naa thanga thaeruI am a golden chariot
Female
Hey gajurao kattathaanHey, to build Khajuraho temples
Sangathi ellamaeAll the art and secrets
Ennodu nee vantha naa kaatuvenIf you come with me, I will show you
Ennoda pechulaIn my words
Naanvidum moochulaIn the breath I exhale
Kashmira kooda naan soodakkuvenI will make even Kashmir warm
Female
Hey pulli vecha maaniranduHey, this is a forest where two spotted deer
Thullugira kaadu ithuAre leaping around
Kolli vechu un manasaIt is a moon that sets fire to your heart
Koluthum nilaadaAnd burns it down, man
Naan koluthum nilaadaI am the burning moon, man
Unna koluthum nilaadaThe moon that burns you, man
Chorus
Manthirakaari vanthaadaThe sorceress has arrived, man
Maayam onnu senjaadaShe worked magic on you, man
Paarvayilae gunnudaHer look itself is like a gun, man
Paathathumae sethaanadaThe moment he saw her, he died, man
Inthiraloga rambaadaShe is Ramba from the heavenly realm of Indra, man
Varatha vaangi vanthaadaShe came having received a boon, man
Iva orasiputta pothumdaIt is enough if she just brushes against you, man
Jenma saabam theerumdaThe curse of lifetimes will be cured, man
Female
Hey malgova paalgovaHey Malgova mango, milk-sweet Paalgova
I am fromu state goava…aaa…aaa..aaa..I am from the state of Goa…aaa…aaa..aaa..
Female
En kendakaalu azhagilaAt the beauty of my calf muscle
Un kannu rendum vazhukkumadaBoth your eyes will slip and slide, man
Kulungi naanum nadakkumbothuWhen I walk swinging my hips
Gundu nenjil vedikkumadaA bomb will explode in your chest, man
Female
Lipstick potta en lippa paarudaLook at my lips wearing lipstick, man
Liquor shopputhan unakku ethukkudaWhy do you need a liquor shop anyway, man?
Bulbu potta en sirippu paarudaLook at my smile that shines like a bulb, man
Poweru cuttuthan unakku lethuraWhy need a power outage to light you up, man?
Chorus
Manthirakaari vanthaadaThe sorceress has arrived, man
Maayam onnu senjaadaShe worked magic on you, man
Paarvayilae gunnudaHer look itself is like a gun, man
Paathathumae sethaanadaThe moment he saw her, he died, man
Female
Hey malgova paalgovaHey Malgova mango, milk-sweet Paalgova
I am fromu state goava…I am from the state of Goa…
Chorus
Inthiraloga rambaadaShe is Ramba from the heavenly realm of Indra, man
Varatha vaangi vanthaadaShe came having received a boon, man
Iva orasiputta pothumdaIt is enough if she just brushes against you, man
Jenma saabam theerumdaThe curse of lifetimes will be cured, man
Female
Hey malgova paalgovaHey Malgova mango, milk-sweet Paalgova
I am fromu state goava…I am from the state of Goa…
Female
Hey eh eh haaHey eh eh haa
Hey eh eh haaHey eh eh haa
Hey eh eh haaHey eh eh haa
Haa haaa aaaHaa haaa aaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Malgova Paalgova is a high-energy item number in which the female protagonist confidently flaunts her beauty, charm, and intoxicating presence. She compares herself to sweet delicacies (Malgova mango, Paalgova) and heavenly beings like Ramba from Indraloka. Through playful and provocative metaphors, she boasts about how her looks, smile, and presence can entrance anyone and overcome any obstacle.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Malgova paalgova

Comparing herself directly to sweet delicacies ('Malgova paalgova') to emphasize her irresistible charm.

Simile

Rose pola face enakku

Comparing her face to a fresh rose using the explicit comparative word 'pola'.

Hyperbole

Kashmira kooda naan soodakkuven

Exaggerating her warmth and charm by claiming her breath could warm up the icy region of Kashmir.

Rhyme / Emoni (Monorhyme & Alliteration)

Manthirakaari vanthaada

Repetition of ending sound '-da' across lines creating rhythmic flow (vanthaada / senjaada / gunnuda / sethaanada).

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Trivia

This energetic dance track from 'Naan Rajavaga Pogiren' (2013) features music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar with lyrics by Annamalai. It is a quintessential Tamil cinema item song combining modern club beats with traditional folk rhythm.

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