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Margazhi Paniyil

From Muthana Muthallavo · 1976

Lyricist: Vaali
Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director: M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name: Muthana Muthallavo
Movie release year: 1976
Lyrics added on: 24 Nov 2023

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Maargazhi paniyil mayangiya nilavil

Oorvasi vanthaal enai thedi

Maargazhi paniyil mayangiya nilavil

Oorvasi vanthaal enai thedi

Kaarkkuzhal thadavi kani idhzh parugi

Kadhalai valarthaen isaipaadi

Maargazhi paniyil mayangiya nilavil

Oorvasi vanthaal enai thedi

Vaanaththil aayiram thaaragai pookkal

Vedikkai paarkkaiyilae

Vaanaththil aayiram thaaragai pookkal

Vedikkai paarkkaiyilae

Gaanaththil naangal kalanthirunthomae

Ini verenna vaazhkkaiyilae

Ini verenna vaazhkkaiyilae

Maargazhi paniyil mayangiya nilavil

Oorvasi vanthaal enai thedi

Maanoru kannil meenoru kannil neenthi vara

Malarithazh thannai poongodi ondru yaenthi vara

Maanoru kannil meenoru kannil neenthi vara

Malarithazh thannai poongodi ondru yaenthi vara

Aasai naadagam aadi paarkkavum

Osai ketkumo pesa koodumo

Maargazhi paniyil mayangiya nilavil

Oorvasi vanthaal enai thedi

Komagalennum poomagal nenjil saainthu vara

Thaamarai poigai poloru vaigai paainthu vara

Devalogamum deiva geedhamum

Raja yogamum searnthu vanthatho

Kaarkkuzhal thadavi kani idhzh parugi

Kadhalai valarthaen isaipaadi

Isaipaadi……isaipaadi haa….

In the winter mist of Margazhi (Tamil month of December-January), under the dreamy moonlight,

Urvashi (the heavenly beauty) came searching for me.

In the winter mist of Margazhi (Tamil month of December-January), under the dreamy moonlight,

Urvashi (the heavenly beauty) came searching for me.

Caressing her dark hair, tasting her sweet lips,

I nurtured our love by singing a song...

In the winter mist of Margazhi (Tamil month of December-January), under the dreamy moonlight,

Urvashi (the heavenly beauty) came searching for me.

While thousands of starry flowers in the sky

looked down and watched the sight,

While thousands of starry flowers in the sky

looked down and watched the sight,

we merged together into a melody;

what else is there in life anymore?

What else is there in life anymore?

In the winter mist of Margazhi (Tamil month of December-January), under the dreamy moonlight,

Urvashi (the heavenly beauty) came searching for me.

With one eye like a deer and the other swimming like a fish,

as this flowering vine came bearing her soft petal-lips,

With one eye like a deer and the other swimming like a fish,

as this flowering vine came bearing her soft petal-lips,

as we play out this drama of desire,

can any sound be heard? Can words even be spoken?

In the winter mist of Margazhi (Tamil month of December-January), under the dreamy moonlight, ah...

Urvashi (the heavenly beauty) came searching for me.

As this princess of a beauty leaned against my chest,

and a Vaigai river flowed like a lotus pond,

did the heavenly realm, divine music,

and the highest royal fortune all arrive together?

Caressing her dark hair, tasting her sweet lips,

I nurtured our love by singing a song,

singing a song... singing a song, ah...

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Maargazhi Paniyil Mayangiya Nilavil is a romantic song expressing the deep intoxication of love set against a serene winter night. The protagonist envisions his beloved as Urvashi, the divine celestial nymph, coming to seek him beneath the enchanting Margazhi mist and moonlight. He describes the intimate bliss of nurturing their love through music while a starry canopy watches over them. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of feminine beauty using traditional Tamil literary motifs—eyes lively as deer and fish, lips delicate as lotus petals, and grace like a flowering vine. The singer marvels at his immense fortune, feeling as though heavenly realms, divine music, and supreme joy have aligned to bless their eternal union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Oorvasi vanthaal enai thedi”

Compares the beloved to Urvashi, the divine nymph, symbolizing unmatched beauty and divine grace.

Alliteration (Monai / Etukai)

“Maargazhi paniyil mayangiya nilavil”

Repetition of nasal 'm' and liquid sounds creates a dreamy, winter-like musical rhythm.

Traditional Imagery (Upamai)

“Maanoru kannil meenoru kannil neenthi vara”

Uses classical Tamil poetry tropes comparing the lady's expressive eyes to a deer and a fish.

Hyperbole (Ayaarchiyani)

“Devalogamum deiva geedhamum Raja yogamum searnthu vanthatho”

Exaggerates the atmosphere as if the heavenly world (Devalogam) and royal luck (Raja yogam) have descended on earth for their love.

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Trivia

Composed by the legendary music director M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, this track from the 1976 movie 'Muthana Muthallavo' is revered for its classic orchestration blending traditional Carnatic melodic nuances with modern romantic arrangements.

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