Mayakkama Anthi Mayakkama
From Vishwa Thulasi · 2004
- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Music directors
- M. S. Vishwanathan, Ilayaraja
- Details
- Vishwa Thulasi2004
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Mayakkamaa andhi mayakkamaa | Is it a trance, dusk's intoxicating spell? |
| Azhagae andha mayakkamaa | O beautiful one, is it that sweet trance? |
| Mayakkamaa andhi mayakkamaa | Is it a trance, dusk's intoxicating spell? |
| Azhagae andha mayakkamaa | O beautiful one, is it that sweet trance? |
| Female | |
| Mayakkamae andhi mayakkamae | Trance indeed, dusk's intoxicating spell indeed! |
| Anbae andha mayakkamae | O beloved, that sweet trance indeed! |
| Mayakkamae andhi mayakkamae | Trance indeed, dusk's intoxicating spell indeed! |
| Anbae andha mayakkamae | O beloved, that sweet trance indeed! |
| Male | |
| Mayakkamaa andhi mayakkamaa | Is it a trance, dusk's intoxicating spell? |
| Azhagae andha mayakkamaa | O beautiful one, is it that sweet trance? |
| Female | |
| Pon maala thaen mayakkathil | In the golden evening's honeyed intoxication, |
| Maraithaen anbae vilaithaen | I concealed it, my love, and I cultivated it, |
| Aasaiyai valarthaen | I nurtured my desires. |
| Female | |
| Pon maala thaen mayakkathil | In the golden evening's honeyed intoxication, |
| Maraithaen anbae vilaithaen | I concealed it, my love, and I cultivated it, |
| Aasaiyai valarthaen | I nurtured my desires. |
| Kaadhalai naanathil kuzhaithaen | I blended love with my modesty, |
| Adhai solla thaan thozhanai azhaithaen | To express that, I called my male companion. |
| Kaadhalai naanathil kuzhaithaen | I blended love with my modesty, |
| Adhai solla thaan thozhanai azhaithaen | To express that, I called my male companion. |
| Adhai solla thaan thozhanai azhaithaen | To express that, I called my male companion. |
| Male | |
| Men kalai thaen mayakkathil | In the sweet intoxication of soft arts, |
| Thilaithaen azhagae kalithaen | I reveled, O beauty, and rejoiced, |
| Uyirai tholaithaen | I lost my soul. |
| Male | |
| Kaadhalai ullathil niraithaen | I filled my heart with love, |
| Adhai solla thaan thozhiyai azhaithaen | To express that, I called my female friend. |
| Kaadhalai ullathil niraithaen | I filled my heart with love, |
| Adhai solla thaan thozhiyai azhaithaen | To express that, I called my female friend. |
| Adhai solla thaan thozhiyai azhaithaen | To express that, I called my female friend. |
| Male | |
| Mayakkamaa andhi mayakkamaa | Is it a trance, dusk's intoxicating spell? |
| Azhagae andha mayakkamaa | O beautiful one, is it that sweet trance? |
| Female | |
| Ven maalai mella thazhuvida | As the white garland gently embraces, |
| Thigaithaen anbae negizhndhaen | I was stunned, my love, and melted with emotion, |
| Mella thaan kuzhaindhaen | Gently I yielded. |
| Female | |
| Ven maalai mella thazhuvida | As the white garland gently embraces, |
| Thigaithaen anbae negizhndhaen | I was stunned, my love, and melted with emotion, |
| Mella thaan kuzhaindhaen | Gently I yielded. |
| En manadhinil naan indru thaan magizhndhaen | In my heart, it is today that I truly rejoiced, |
| Adhai solla thaan thozhanai azhaithaen | To express that, I called my male companion. |
| En manadhinil naan indru thaan magizhndhaen | In my heart, it is today that I truly rejoiced, |
| Adhai solla thaan thozhanai azhaithaen | To express that, I called my male companion. |
| Adhai solla thaan thozhanai azhaithaen | To express that, I called my male companion. |
| Male | |
| Un valai mella nazhuvida | As your bangle gently slips, |
| Valaithaen azhagae valaindhaen | I encircled you, beauty, and bent to your love, |
| Mella thaan niraindhaen | Gently I became complete. |
| Male | |
| En vayadhinil naan indru thaan vaazhndhaen | In my youth, it is today that I truly lived, |
| Adhai solla thaan thozhiyai azhaithaen | To express that, I called my female friend. |
| En vayadhinil naan indru thaan vaazhndhaen | In my youth, it is today that I truly lived, |
| Adhai solla thaan thozhiyai azhaithaen | To express that, I called my female friend. |
| Adhai solla thaan thozhiyai azhaithaen | To express that, I called my female friend. |
மயக்கமா அந்தி மயக்கமா
அழகே அந்த மயக்கமா
மயக்கமா அந்தி மயக்கமா
அழகே அந்த மயக்கமா
Is it a trance, dusk's intoxicating spell?
O beautiful one, is it that sweet trance?
Is it a trance, dusk's intoxicating spell?
O beautiful one, is it that sweet trance?
மயக்கமே அந்தி மயக்கமே
அன்பே அந்த மயக்கமே
மயக்கமே அந்தி மயக்கமே
அன்பே அந்த மயக்கமே
Trance indeed, dusk's intoxicating spell indeed!
O beloved, that sweet trance indeed!
Trance indeed, dusk's intoxicating spell indeed!
O beloved, that sweet trance indeed!
மயக்கமா அந்தி மயக்கமா
அழகே அந்த மயக்கமா
Is it a trance, dusk's intoxicating spell?
O beautiful one, is it that sweet trance?
பொன் மாலை தேன் மயக்கத்தில்
மறைத்தேன் அன்பே விலைத்தேன்
ஆசையை வளர்த்தேன்
In the golden evening's honeyed intoxication,
I concealed it, my love, and I cultivated it,
I nurtured my desires.
பொன் மாலை தேன் மயக்கத்தில்
மறைத்தேன் அன்பே விலைத்தேன்
ஆசையை வளர்த்தேன்
காதலை நாணத்தில் குழைத்தேன்
அதை சொல்லத்தான் தோழனை அழைத்தேன்
காதலை நாணத்தில் குழைத்தேன்
அதை சொல்லத்தான் தோழனை அழைத்தேன்
அதை சொல்லத்தான் தோழனை அழைத்தேன்
In the golden evening's honeyed intoxication,
I concealed it, my love, and I cultivated it,
I nurtured my desires.
I blended love with my modesty,
To express that, I called my male companion.
I blended love with my modesty,
To express that, I called my male companion.
To express that, I called my male companion.
மென் கலை தேன் மயக்கத்தில்
இளைத்தேன் அழகே களித்தேன்
உயிரைத் தொலைத்தேன்
In the sweet intoxication of soft arts,
I reveled, O beauty, and rejoiced,
I lost my soul.
காதலை உள்ளத்தில் நிறைத்தேன்
அதை சொல்லத்தான் தோழியை அழைத்தேன்
காதலை உள்ளத்தில் நிறைத்தேன்
அதை சொல்லத்தான் தோழியை அழைத்தேன்
அதை சொல்லத்தான் தோழியை அழைத்தேன்
I filled my heart with love,
To express that, I called my female friend.
I filled my heart with love,
To express that, I called my female friend.
To express that, I called my female friend.
மயக்கமா அந்தி மயக்கமா
அழகே அந்த மயக்கமா
Is it a trance, dusk's intoxicating spell?
O beautiful one, is it that sweet trance?
வெண்மாலை மெல்லத் தழுவிட
திகைத்தேன் அன்பே நெகிழ்ந்தேன்
மெல்லத்தான் குழைந்தேன்
As the white garland gently embraces,
I was stunned, my love, and melted with emotion,
Gently I yielded.
வெண்மாலை மெல்லத் தழுவிட
திகைத்தேன் அன்பே நெகிழ்ந்தேன்
மெல்லத்தான் குழைந்தேன்
என் மனதினில் நான் இன்றுதான் மகிழ்ந்தேன்
அதை சொல்லத்தான் தோழனை அழைத்தேன்
என் மனதினில் நான் இன்றுதான் மகிழ்ந்தேன்
அதை சொல்லத்தான் தோழனை அழைத்தேன்
அதை சொல்லத்தான் தோழனை அழைத்தேன்
As the white garland gently embraces,
I was stunned, my love, and melted with emotion,
Gently I yielded.
In my heart, it is today that I truly rejoiced,
To express that, I called my male companion.
In my heart, it is today that I truly rejoiced,
To express that, I called my male companion.
To express that, I called my male companion.
உன் வளை மெல்ல நழுவிட
வளைத்தேன் அழகே வளைந்தேன்
மெல்லத்தான் நிறைந்தேன்
As your bangle gently slips,
I encircled you, beauty, and bent to your love,
Gently I became complete.
என் வயதினில் நான் இன்றுதான் வாழ்ந்தேன்
அதை சொல்லத்தான் தோழியை அழைத்தேன்
என் வயதினில் நான் இன்றுதான் வாழ்ந்தேன்
அதை சொல்லத்தான் தோழியை அழைத்தேன்
அதை சொல்லத்தான் தோழியை அழைத்தேன்
In my youth, it is today that I truly lived,
To express that, I called my female friend.
In my youth, it is today that I truly lived,
To express that, I called my female friend.
To express that, I called my female friend.
மயக்கமா அந்தி மயக்கமா
மயக்கமே அந்தி மயக்கமே
Mayakkamaa andhi mayakkamaa
Is it a trance, dusk's intoxicating spell?
Azhagae andha mayakkamaa
O beautiful one, is it that sweet trance?
Mayakkamaa andhi mayakkamaa
Is it a trance, dusk's intoxicating spell?
Azhagae andha mayakkamaa
O beautiful one, is it that sweet trance?
Mayakkamae andhi mayakkamae
Trance indeed, dusk's intoxicating spell indeed!
Anbae andha mayakkamae
O beloved, that sweet trance indeed!
Mayakkamae andhi mayakkamae
Trance indeed, dusk's intoxicating spell indeed!
Anbae andha mayakkamae
O beloved, that sweet trance indeed!
Mayakkamaa andhi mayakkamaa
Is it a trance, dusk's intoxicating spell?
Azhagae andha mayakkamaa
O beautiful one, is it that sweet trance?
Pon maala thaen mayakkathil
In the golden evening's honeyed intoxication,
Maraithaen anbae vilaithaen
I concealed it, my love, and I cultivated it,
Aasaiyai valarthaen
I nurtured my desires.
Pon maala thaen mayakkathil
In the golden evening's honeyed intoxication,
Maraithaen anbae vilaithaen
I concealed it, my love, and I cultivated it,
Aasaiyai valarthaen
I nurtured my desires.
Kaadhalai naanathil kuzhaithaen
I blended love with my modesty,
Adhai solla thaan thozhanai azhaithaen
To express that, I called my male companion.
Kaadhalai naanathil kuzhaithaen
I blended love with my modesty,
Adhai solla thaan thozhanai azhaithaen
To express that, I called my male companion.
Adhai solla thaan thozhanai azhaithaen
To express that, I called my male companion.
Men kalai thaen mayakkathil
In the sweet intoxication of soft arts,
Thilaithaen azhagae kalithaen
I reveled, O beauty, and rejoiced,
Uyirai tholaithaen
I lost my soul.
Kaadhalai ullathil niraithaen
I filled my heart with love,
Adhai solla thaan thozhiyai azhaithaen
To express that, I called my female friend.
Kaadhalai ullathil niraithaen
I filled my heart with love,
Adhai solla thaan thozhiyai azhaithaen
To express that, I called my female friend.
Adhai solla thaan thozhiyai azhaithaen
To express that, I called my female friend.
Mayakkamaa andhi mayakkamaa
Is it a trance, dusk's intoxicating spell?
Azhagae andha mayakkamaa
O beautiful one, is it that sweet trance?
Ven maalai mella thazhuvida
As the white garland gently embraces,
Thigaithaen anbae negizhndhaen
I was stunned, my love, and melted with emotion,
Mella thaan kuzhaindhaen
Gently I yielded.
Ven maalai mella thazhuvida
As the white garland gently embraces,
Thigaithaen anbae negizhndhaen
I was stunned, my love, and melted with emotion,
Mella thaan kuzhaindhaen
Gently I yielded.
En manadhinil naan indru thaan magizhndhaen
In my heart, it is today that I truly rejoiced,
Adhai solla thaan thozhanai azhaithaen
To express that, I called my male companion.
En manadhinil naan indru thaan magizhndhaen
In my heart, it is today that I truly rejoiced,
Adhai solla thaan thozhanai azhaithaen
To express that, I called my male companion.
Adhai solla thaan thozhanai azhaithaen
To express that, I called my male companion.
Un valai mella nazhuvida
As your bangle gently slips,
Valaithaen azhagae valaindhaen
I encircled you, beauty, and bent to your love,
Mella thaan niraindhaen
Gently I became complete.
En vayadhinil naan indru thaan vaazhndhaen
In my youth, it is today that I truly lived,
Adhai solla thaan thozhiyai azhaithaen
To express that, I called my female friend.
En vayadhinil naan indru thaan vaazhndhaen
In my youth, it is today that I truly lived,
Adhai solla thaan thozhiyai azhaithaen
To express that, I called my female friend.
Adhai solla thaan thozhiyai azhaithaen
To express that, I called my female friend.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Mayakkamaa Andhi Mayakkamaa' expresses a deep, poetic dialogue of romantic yearning and sweet intoxication brought forth by the twilight hour. The lovers ponder whether their overwhelming feelings are a spell cast by dusk or the intoxicating bliss of their mutual affection. Each stanza highlights the emotional surrender, modesty, and deep contentment experienced as love matures, leading them to call upon their closest confidants to share their happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Maraithaen anbae vilaithaen / Aasaiyai valarthaen”
The deliberate use of words ending with '-thaen' (Maraithaen, Vilaithaen, Valarthaen, Thilaithaen, Kalithaen) creates a rhythmic, melodic cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Pon maala thaen mayakkathil”
Comparing the twilight hour's charm and romance to sweet honeyed intoxication ('thaen mayakkam').
Anaphora / Refrain
“Mayakkamaa andhi mayakkamaa / Mayakkamae andhi mayakkamae”
Repetition of questioning and affirmation lines ('Mayakkamaa' and 'Mayakkamae') to emphasize emotional enchantment.
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Trivia
Vishwa Thulasi (2004) features a rare musical collaboration between legends M. S. Viswanathan and Ilaiyaraaja. The lyrics for this soulful track were penned by Ilaiyaraaja himself.
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