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Lyrics & meaning

Masamo Margazhi Maasam

From Mouna Geethangal · 1981

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Mouna Geethangal1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Nananaaa naa na naa na naaaNananaaa naa na naa na naaa
Nananaaa naa na naa na naaaNananaaa naa na naa na naaa
Female
Nananaaa naa na naa na naaaNananaaa naa na naa na naaa
Nananaaa naa na naa na naaaNananaaa naa na naa na naaa
Nananaaa naa na naa na naaaNananaaa naa na naa na naaa
Nananaaa naa na naa na naaaNananaaa naa na naa na naaa
Nana na nan naa nanana naaaNana na nan naa nanana naaa
Female
Nananaaa naa na naa na naaaNananaaa naa na naa na naaa
Nananaaa naa na naa na naaaNananaaa naa na naa na naaa
Nananaaa naa na naa na naaaNananaaa naa na naa na naaa
Nananaaa naa na naa na naaaNananaaa naa na naa na naaa
Nananaaa naa na naa na naaaNananaaa naa na naa na naaa
Nananaaa naa na naa na naaaNananaaa naa na naa na naaa
Male
Masamo margazhi masamIt is the chilly month of Margazhi,
Neramo rathiri neramAnd the hour is late in the night.
Male
Masamo margazhi masamIt is the chilly month of Margazhi,
Neramo rathiri neramAnd the hour is late in the night.
Vasalilae paniya paaradiLook at the heavy dew outside the doorway, my dear,
Athula nanainchaIf one gets soaked in it,
Kaalum kaiyum viraichi pogumaeBoth hands and feet will freeze completely.
Female
Masamo margazhi masamIt is the chilly month of Margazhi,
Podhumae mappillai veshamEnough with playing the foolish bridegroom role!
Masamo margazhi masamIt is the chilly month of Margazhi,
Podhumae mappillai veshamEnough with playing the foolish bridegroom role!
Ullae vantha vivaram puriyuthuI understand full well why you stepped inside,
Ithu than rasaa rosam enga odiponathuWhere did all your pride and anger flee now, my king?
Male
Masamo margazhi masamIt is the chilly month of Margazhi,
Neramo rathiri neramAnd the hour is late in the night.
Male
Saamathula nerungunaWhen I try to draw near at midnight,
Saami vanthu thadukkuthaIs God coming down to stop you?
Saamathula nerungunaWhen I try to draw near at midnight,
Saami vanthu thadukkuthaIs God coming down to stop you?
Ezhu pulla poranthathaEven after giving birth to seven children,
Yendi intha sothanaWhy put me through this ordeal, my girl?
Female
Konjamunna pesina pechi ennaWhat was that proud talk you did just a moment ago?
Ippo mattum kenjura vaarthai ennaWhy are you begging with these meek words right now?
Konjamunna pesina pechi ennaWhat was that proud talk you did just a moment ago?
Ippo mattum kenjura vaarthai ennaWhy are you begging with these meek words right now?
Male
Thappu than vittiduIt was my mistake, please let it go,
Kannaththula pottukkirenI even slap my own cheeks in apology!
Female
Veerama pesina mamaO uncle, who spoke so bravely till now,
Vetkam vittu kettidalamaCan you ask for this so shamelessly?
Veerama pesina mamaO uncle, who spoke so bravely till now,
Vetkam vittu kettidalamaCan you ask for this so shamelessly?
Orangatti paduthu thungungaMove to the corner and go to sleep,
Inimel muzhicha en udambuIf I stay awake any longer, my body
Vadi pogumnga.. mm ponga..Will wither away completely... mm, go away!
Male
Kala konjcham pudikkavaaShall I gently press your feet?
Kaiyai konjam sodukkavaShall I crack your knuckles gently?
Female :Mmm.. hmm..aaa..Mmm.. hmm..aaa..
Male :Kala konjcham pudikkavaaShall I gently press your feet?
Kaiyai konjam sodukkavaShall I crack your knuckles gently?
Meni engum noguthaDoes your entire body ache?
Mella mella amukkavaShall I massage you soft and slow?
Female
Ahaa unga akkaraiyai enna sollaAha, what can I say about your sudden concern!
Aambillaikku konjamum vetkkam illaMen truly have no shame at all!
Ahaa unga akkaraiyai enna sollaAha, what can I say about your sudden concern!
Aambillaikku konjamum vetkkam illaMen truly have no shame at all!
Male
Ennamo solladi ippa mattumSay whatever you like, my girl, but for now,
SerthukkadiTake me into your arms!
Haan aaaa..Haan aaaa..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful duet from the movie 'Mouna Geethangal' portrays a lighthearted domestic squabble between a husband and wife late at night during the cold winter month of Margazhi. The husband tries to end their argument and woo his wife, making excuses about the freezing weather outside to gain entry and warmth. The wife teasingly calls out his sudden loss of pride and lack of shame, reminding him of his earlier tough posture, while he humbly apologizes and offers affectionate gestures like massaging her feet to persuade her.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Masamo margazhi masam / Neramo rathiri neram

Rhyming of the second letter 'saa' across consecutive lines ('Masamo' / 'Neramo').

Monaai (Alliteration / Initial Rhyme)

Saamathula nerunguna / Saami vanthu thadukkutha

Repetition of the initial sound 'Sa' in 'Saamathula' and 'Saami'.

Irony / Sarcasm (Ehasam)

Veerama pesina mama / Vetkam vittu kettidalama

The wife uses playful sarcasm pointing out how the husband's masculine bravado completely melted away into meek begging.

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Trivia

'Mouna Geethangal' (1981) was directed by K. Bhagyaraj, who also starred in the lead role alongside Saritha. The music was composed by Gangai Amaran, and this iconic romantic track highlights Bhagyaraj's signature humorous take on marital dynamics.

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