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Lyrics & meaning

Mathana Mohana

From Indru Poi Naalai Vaa · 1981

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Indru Poi Naalai Vaa1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Madhana moga rooba sundhariO beautiful lady with the attractive form of Cupid!
Madhana moga rooba sundhariO beautiful lady with the attractive form of Cupid!
Male
MadhanaangiO lady with a body desirable like Cupid!
Vadhaname sempavalamaeHer face is like red coral
Male
En idhaya geedhamaeShe is the song of my heart
Manam niraiFilling my mind
Male
Madhana moga rooba sundhariO beautiful lady with the attractive form of Cupid!
Female
Madhana moga rooba sundharaaO handsome man with the attractive form of Cupid!
MadhanaangaaO man with a body desirable like Cupid!
Vadhaname sempavalamaeHer face is like red coral
En idhaya geedhamaeShe is the song of my heart
Manam niraiFilling my mind
Madhana moga rooba sundharaaO handsome man with the attractive form of Cupid!
Female
Paandiyanin raaja sabhaiThe royal court of the Pandiya king
Paavaiyin maeniIs the maiden's body
Palliyarai medaiyil un raaniYour queen on the bedroom stage
Paandiyanin raaja sabhaiThe royal court of the Pandiya king
Paavaiyin maeniIs the maiden's body
Palliyarai medaiyil un raaniYour queen on the bedroom stage
Male
Muthu paral moganamae nagaiyaagaWith enchanting pearl beads as her jewels
Kotti vaiththa vairamani vagaiyaagaLike heapingly poured diamond gems
Malar sooda vendum kaadhal dheebamaeThe light of love must wear flowers
Oru narumanam kamazhFragrance wafting
Female
Madhana moga rooba sundharaaO handsome man with the attractive form of Cupid!
MadhanaangaaO man with a body desirable like Cupid!
Female :Vadhaname sempavalamaeFemale: Her face is like red coral
En idhaya geedhamaeShe is the song of my heart
Manam niraiFilling my mind
Female :Madhana moga rooba sundharaaFemale: O handsome man with the attractive form of Cupid!
Male
Manjal veyil maalai idhuThis is an evening with golden sunlight
Konji vilaiyaaduPlay affectionately
Mannavanin maarbinil uravaaduBond intimately on the king's chest
Male
Manjal veyil maalai idhuThis is an evening with golden sunlight
Konji vilaiyaaduPlay affectionately
Mannavanin maarbinil uravaaduBond intimately on the king's chest
Female
Inba vazhi povadharkkuTo walk on the path of bliss
Vandha thalaivaaO leader who has come
Endrum enai aadharikkumWho supports me forever
Endhan iraivaaMy lord and deity
Female
Idhu enakkum unakkumThis between you and me
Inaindha poruthamaeIs a match made together
Pudhu ezhil thavazh malarA flower crawling with fresh beauty

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classical-style duet expresses deep romantic admiration between lovers using rich imagery drawn from traditional Tamil literature and classical poetry. The lovers compare each other's radiance and form to Cupid (Madhana), comparing facial features to red coral and pearls, and describing their bond as a divine match suited for happiness and romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile/Metaphor)

Vadhaname sempavalamae

Comparing the face to red coral (Vadhaname sempavalamae) and the maiden's body to a Pandiyan royal court.

Ethirukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Paandiyanin raaja sabhai / Paavaiyin maeni

Rhyming second letters in adjacent lines such as 'Paandiyanin' and 'Paavaiyin'.

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Trivia

'Indru Poi Naalai Vaa' is a classic 1981 Tamil comedy film directed by K. Bhagyaraj. This track playfully parodies classical carnatic/period cinema duets with grand poetical language within the film's comedic narrative framework.

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