Mangkilai Meloru Poongodi
From Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi · 1989
- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Dr. Balamuralikrishna
- Details
- Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Maangilai mel oru poongodi saaindhadhu | A flowering vine rested upon a mango branch |
| Maangilai meloru poongodi saaindhadhu | A flowering vine rested upon a mango branch |
| Engum poovaasum | Fragrance of flowers blossoms everywhere |
| Mannavan mel oru ponn mayil | A golden peacock leaned upon her king |
| Saaindhadhu nenjil ullasam | Joy filled the heart as she leaned |
| Male | |
| Idhu idhuthaan inba kadhai thaan | This indeed is a story of happiness |
| Idhu idhu thaan inba kadhaithaan | This indeed is a story of happiness |
| Maangilai meloru poongodi saaindhadhu | A flowering vine rested upon a mango branch |
| Engum poovaasum | Fragrance of flowers blossoms everywhere |
| Female | |
| Aasaigalaal oru naadagam | A play enacted by desires |
| Aanandha medai kaaviyam | An epic performed on the stage of joy |
| Devadhai pol oru oorvalam | A majestic procession like a goddess |
| Devadhai pol oru oorvalam | A majestic procession like a goddess |
| Thirunaal idhu thirunaal thirunaal idhu thirunaal | An auspicious day, this is an auspicious day, an auspicious day, this is an auspicious day |
| Male | |
| Malaigalai moodi maraithida muyandru | Attempting to cover and hide the mountains |
| Thorkkum aruvi neerottam | The flowing waterfall stream loses its effort |
| Malaigalai moodi maraithida muyandru | Attempting to cover and hide the mountains |
| Thorkkum aruvi neerottam | The flowing waterfall stream loses its effort |
| Male | |
| Ilam mangaiyin maeniyil pudhiya aadaigal | New garments draped over the young woman's body |
| Melum melum azhagu koottum | Enhance her beauty more and more |
| Ilam mangaiyin maeniyil pudhiya aadaigal | New garments draped over the young woman's body |
| Melum melum azhagu koottum | Enhance her beauty more and more |
| Female | |
| Paadum kiliyin siragugal polae | Like the vibrant wings of a singing parrot |
| Pachai vanna pattaadai | Is her bright green silk attire |
| Paadum kiliyin siragugal polae | Like the vibrant wings of a singing parrot |
| Pachai vanna pattaadai | Is her bright green silk attire |
| Female | |
| Paruva raanikku saamaram veesida | Waving a ceremonial fan for the queen of youth |
| Kaatril parakkudhu mel aadai | Her upper garment sways gracefully in the wind |
| Kaatril parakkudhu mel aadai | Her upper garment sways gracefully in the wind |
| Male | |
| Sangu kazhuthil muthu maalaigal | Pearl necklaces adorned on her conch-like neck |
| Aadum nadanam podhadhoo | Is their swaying dance not captivating enough? |
| Thanga kazhuthai enadhu kaigal | Her golden neck, held by my hands |
| Thanga kazhuthai enadhu kaigal | Her golden neck, held by my hands |
| Thazhuvi kondaal aagathooo | Is it not wonderful if they embrace? |
| Aahaahaa lalaaala haehae aa aahahaha | Vocalizations and melodic expressions |
மாங்கிளை மேலொரு பூங்கொடி சாய்ந்தது
மாங்கிளை மேலொரு பூங்கொடி
சாய்ந்தது எங்கும் பூவாசம்
மன்னவன் மேலொரு பொன் மயில்
சாய்ந்தது நெஞ்சில் உல்லாசம்
A flowering vine rested upon a mango branch
A flowering vine rested upon a mango branch
Fragrance of flowers blossoms everywhere
A golden peacock leaned upon her king
Joy filled the heart as she leaned
இது அதுதான் இன்பக் கதைதான்
இது அதுதான் இன்பக் கதைதான்
மாங்கிளை மேலொரு பூங்கொடி
சாய்ந்தது எங்கும் பூவாசம்
This indeed is a story of happiness
This indeed is a story of happiness
A flowering vine rested upon a mango branch
Fragrance of flowers blossoms everywhere
ஆசைகளால் ஒரு நாடகம்
ஆனந்த மேடை காவியம்
தேவதை போலொரு ஊர்வலம்
தேவதை போலொரு ஊர்வலம்
திருநாள் இது திருநாள் திருநாள் இது திருநாள்
A play enacted by desires
An epic performed on the stage of joy
A majestic procession like a goddess
A majestic procession like a goddess
An auspicious day, this is an auspicious day, an auspicious day, this is an auspicious day
மலைகளை மூடி மறைத்திட முயன்று
தோற்கும் அருவி நீரோட்டம்
மலைகளை மூடி மறைத்திட முயன்று
தோற்கும் அருவி நீரோட்டம்
Attempting to cover and hide the mountains
The flowing waterfall stream loses its effort
Attempting to cover and hide the mountains
The flowing waterfall stream loses its effort
இளமங்கையின் மேனியில் புதிய ஆடைகள்
மேலும் மேலும் அழகூட்டும்
இளமங்கையின் மேனியில் புதிய ஆடைகள்
மேலும் மேலும் அழகூட்டும்
New garments draped over the young woman's body
Enhance her beauty more and more
New garments draped over the young woman's body
Enhance her beauty more and more
பாடும் கிளியின் சிறகுகள் போலே
பச்சை வண்ண பட்டாடை
பாடும் கிளியின் சிறகுகள் போலே
பச்சை வண்ண பட்டாடை
Like the vibrant wings of a singing parrot
Is her bright green silk attire
Like the vibrant wings of a singing parrot
Is her bright green silk attire
பருவ ராணிக்கு சாமரம் வீசிட
காற்றில் பறக்குது மேலாடை
காற்றில் பறக்குது மேலாடை
Waving a ceremonial fan for the queen of youth
Her upper garment sways gracefully in the wind
Her upper garment sways gracefully in the wind
சங்கு கழுத்தில் முத்து மாலைகள்
ஆடும் நடனம் போதாதோ
தங்கக் கழுத்தை எனது கைகள்
தங்கக் கழுத்தை எனது கைகள்
தழுவிக் கொண்டால் ஆகாதோ
ஆஹாஹ் லாலாலா ஹேஹ் ஆஆஹாஹ்...
Pearl necklaces adorned on her conch-like neck
Is their swaying dance not captivating enough?
Her golden neck, held by my hands
Her golden neck, held by my hands
Is it not wonderful if they embrace?
Vocalizations and melodic expressions
Maangilai mel oru poongodi saaindhadhu
A flowering vine rested upon a mango branch
Maangilai meloru poongodi saaindhadhu
A flowering vine rested upon a mango branch
Engum poovaasum
Fragrance of flowers blossoms everywhere
Mannavan mel oru ponn mayil
A golden peacock leaned upon her king
Saaindhadhu nenjil ullasam
Joy filled the heart as she leaned
Idhu idhuthaan inba kadhai thaan
This indeed is a story of happiness
Idhu idhu thaan inba kadhaithaan
This indeed is a story of happiness
Maangilai meloru poongodi saaindhadhu
A flowering vine rested upon a mango branch
Engum poovaasum
Fragrance of flowers blossoms everywhere
Aasaigalaal oru naadagam
A play enacted by desires
Aanandha medai kaaviyam
An epic performed on the stage of joy
Devadhai pol oru oorvalam
A majestic procession like a goddess
Devadhai pol oru oorvalam
A majestic procession like a goddess
Thirunaal idhu thirunaal thirunaal idhu thirunaal
An auspicious day, this is an auspicious day, an auspicious day, this is an auspicious day
Malaigalai moodi maraithida muyandru
Attempting to cover and hide the mountains
Thorkkum aruvi neerottam
The flowing waterfall stream loses its effort
Malaigalai moodi maraithida muyandru
Attempting to cover and hide the mountains
Thorkkum aruvi neerottam
The flowing waterfall stream loses its effort
Ilam mangaiyin maeniyil pudhiya aadaigal
New garments draped over the young woman's body
Melum melum azhagu koottum
Enhance her beauty more and more
Ilam mangaiyin maeniyil pudhiya aadaigal
New garments draped over the young woman's body
Melum melum azhagu koottum
Enhance her beauty more and more
Paadum kiliyin siragugal polae
Like the vibrant wings of a singing parrot
Pachai vanna pattaadai
Is her bright green silk attire
Paadum kiliyin siragugal polae
Like the vibrant wings of a singing parrot
Pachai vanna pattaadai
Is her bright green silk attire
Paruva raanikku saamaram veesida
Waving a ceremonial fan for the queen of youth
Kaatril parakkudhu mel aadai
Her upper garment sways gracefully in the wind
Kaatril parakkudhu mel aadai
Her upper garment sways gracefully in the wind
Sangu kazhuthil muthu maalaigal
Pearl necklaces adorned on her conch-like neck
Aadum nadanam podhadhoo
Is their swaying dance not captivating enough?
Thanga kazhuthai enadhu kaigal
Her golden neck, held by my hands
Thanga kazhuthai enadhu kaigal
Her golden neck, held by my hands
Thazhuvi kondaal aagathooo
Is it not wonderful if they embrace?
Aahaahaa lalaaala haehae aa aahahaha
Vocalizations and melodic expressions
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic duet celebrates the tender intimacy and poetic beauty of two lovers. Utilizing rich nature metaphors, the lyrics equate the heroine leaning on her beloved to a delicate flowering vine resting on a mango tree branch or a golden peacock resting on her king. The song evokes a sense of celebration, comparing their affection to a grand festival and an epic drama of bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Paadum kiliyin siragugal polae”
Comparing the green silk saree to the wings of a singing parrot ('Paadum kiliyin siragugal polae / Pachai vanna pattaadai').
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Maangilai mel oru poongodi saaindhadhu”
Describing the woman as a flowering vine leaning on a mango branch ('Maangilai mel oru poongodi saaindhadhu').
Uruvagaim (Metaphor)
“Sangu kazhuthil muthu maalaigal”
Comparing a smooth conch-shell to a woman's neck ('Sangu kazhuthu').
Monnai (Alliteration)
“Malaigalai moodi maraithida muyandru”
Repetition of initial phonetic sounds across adjacent words, such as 'Malaigalai' and 'Muyandru'.
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Trivia
This composition is set to music by Carnatic music maestro Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna for the film 'Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi' (1989). Written by lyricist Na. Kamarasan, the song showcases a rare blend of classical Carnatic phrasing with popular Tamil cinema duet structures, performed by legendary singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jayaram.
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