- Lyricist
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sunantha
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Thangachi
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Marutha jilla
Marutha jillaa mari kozhunthu mamanukkuththaanae
Female :Manasuketha jarigaipattu
Uduththi kollaththaanae
Adi marutha jilla
Mari kozhunthu mamanukkuththaanae
Female :Manasuketha jarigaipattu
Uduththi kollaththaanae
Adi veththala paakku sevappae
Female :En nenappukkeththa inippae
Male :Kai pattathum thottathum palapalakkuthu
Kittae vaadi arumbae
Marutha jilla
Marutha jillaa mari kozhunthu mamanukkuththaanae
Female :Manasuketha jarigaipattu
Uduththi kollaththaanae
Senthaazham poovu naan thindaadi pogiraen
Male :Vandaadum neram paarthu vaasal moodurae
Female :Senthaazham poovu naan thindaadi pogiraen
Male :Vandaadum neram paarthu vaasal moodurae
Maman pechu mayakkum venaam selai kasangum
Maman pechu mayakkum venaam selai kasangum
Male :Maarbai theenduthu maargazhiyae
Porvaiyaaganum poongodiyae
Aasai irukkirathu achcham thadukirathu
Male: Adhuthaan edhukku ippa
Mogam vanthu muttuthu muttuthu
Marutha jilla….mari kozhunthu
Male :Marutha jilla mari kozhunthu mamanukkuththaanae
Female :Manasuketha jarigaipattu uduththi kollaththaanae
Male :Adi marutha jillaa mari kozhunthu mamanukkuththaanae
Female :Manasuketha jarigaipattu
Uduththi kollaththaanae
Tholodu saayavo thaalaattu paadavo
Female :Aagaathu aambalaikku intha avasaram
Male :Tholodu saayavo thaalaattu paadavo
Female :Aagaathu aambalaikku intha avasaram
Muzhusaa nanainja piragu marachchaa edhuthaan azhagu
Muzhusaa nanainja piragu marachchaa edhuthaan azhagu
Female :Neeril aaduthu thaamaraiyae
Neram paarththathu vaan mazhaiyae
Thaen kulaththinilae
Naan meen pidiththidavo
Female :Sarithaan sarithaan pozhuthu
Saanchiruchchu vittudu vittudu
Marutha jilla
Female :Mari kozhunthu
Male :Marutha jilla mari kozhunthu
Female :Mamanukkuththaanae
Female :Adi manasuketha jarigaipattu
Female :Uduththi kollaththaanae
Adi veththala paakku sevappae
Female :En nenappukkeththa inippae
Male :Kai pattathum thottathum palapalakkuthu
Kittae vaadi arumbae
Marutha jilla….
Male :Mari kozhunthu
Female :Marutha jilla mari kozhunthu
Female :Mamanukkuththaanae…
Madurai district...
Isn't the sweet marjoram of Madurai meant only for this sweetheart?
To drape the zari silk saree that pleases the heart,
Isn't it meant for this?
Hey, girl of Madurai district!
The sweet marjoram is meant only for this sweetheart!
To drape the zari silk saree that pleases the heart,
Isn't it meant for this?
Hey girl, glowing red like betel leaf and nut!
Oh sweet one, matching my fondest thoughts!
The moment my hands touch you, you glow so bright,
Come close to me, my little blossom!
Madurai district...
Isn't the sweet marjoram of Madurai meant only for this sweetheart?
To drape the zari silk saree that pleases the heart,
Isn't it meant for this?
Like a fragrant screw-pine blossom, I am feeling restless,
Just when the bee comes to play, you close the door!
Like a fragrant screw-pine blossom, I am feeling restless,
Just when the bee comes to play, you close the door!
Your sweet talk intoxicates me; stop, my saree will get crumpled!
Your sweet talk intoxicates me; stop, my saree will get crumpled!
The chill of Margazhi winter touches my chest,
You must become my blanket, my flowering vine!
Desire is there, but fear holds me back,
Why fear that now?
Passion is rising and overwhelming me!
Madurai district's... sweet marjoram...
Isn't the sweet marjoram of Madurai meant only for this sweetheart?
Is the favorite zari silk saree not meant to be draped for you?
Hey, isn't the sweet marjoram of Madurai meant only for this sweetheart?
To drape the zari silk saree that pleases the heart,
Isn't it meant for this?
Shall I rest on your shoulder and sing a lullaby?
Such impatience does not suit a man!
Shall I rest on your shoulder and sing a lullaby?
Such impatience does not suit a man!
Once completely soaked, what is the point of hiding?
Once completely soaked, what is the point of hiding?
The lotus sways in the water,
And the rain from the sky timed it just right!
In this pond of sweet nectar,
Shall I go fishing?
All right, all right, the sun...
Has set now, let me go, let me go!
Madurai district...
Sweet marjoram...
The sweet marjoram of Madurai district,
Is meant only for you, my sweetheart!
The zari silk saree that pleases the heart,
Is it not meant to be draped?
Hey girl, glowing red like betel leaf and nut!
Oh sweet one, matching my fondest thoughts!
The moment my hands touch you, you glow so bright,
Come close to me, my little blossom!
Madurai district...
Sweet marjoram...
The sweet marjoram of Madurai district,
Is meant only for you, my sweetheart...
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Marutha Jilla' is a playful and romantic folk duet between a young couple. The heroine playfully compares herself to regional treasures like Madurai's fragrant marjoram ('Mari Kozhunthu') and fine zari sarees, asserting her devotion to her lover. The hero responds with teasing affection, expressing his eager romantic desires while she bashfully hesitates, citing modesty and fear.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Marutha jillaa mari kozhunthu mamanukkuththaanae”
Comparing the heroine to regional sweet marjoram ('Mari kozhunthu') and a fragrant flower bud ('arumbae') to symbolize her youth and fragrance.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Marutha jillaa mari kozhunthu mamanukkuththaanae”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Ma' in adjacent words ('Marutha', 'Mari', 'mamanukkuththaanae').
Imagery
“Neeril aaduthu thaamaraiyae / Neram paarththathu vaan mazhaiyae”
Use of sensory imagery involving nature, rain, lotus floating on water, and honey ponds to evoke intimate feelings.
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Trivia
This song was composed by S. A. Rajkumar for the movie 'Thangachi' (1987), which marked his debut as a film music composer and lyricist. Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Sunantha, the track's catchy folk rhythm established Rajkumar's signature melodic style in Tamil cinema.
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