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Lyrics & meaning

Mayangatha Mayangatha

From En Aasai Rasave · 1998

Lyricist
Kasthuri Raja
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, Devi
Music director
Deva
Details
En Aasai Rasave1998

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Mayangaadha mayangaadhaDo not swoon, do not swoon,
Manasaadum magaraaniMy heart-swaying queen!
Male
Mayangaadha mayangaadhaDo not swoon, do not swoon,
Manasaadum magaraaniMy heart-swaying queen!
Manam pola onnu saendhuComing together as per our heart's desire,
Mala pola vaazhndhiruppomWe shall live grandly like a mountain.
Female
Magaraasaa magaraasaaO King, my King!
Enakkaetha magaraasaaO King who is right for me!
Magaraasaa magaraasaaO King, my King!
Enakkaetha magaraasaaO King who is right for me!
Thani aalaa naan irukkenI am residing all alone,
Vara venum magaraasaaYou must come, my King!
Male
Mazha paenju mazha paenjuEven if it rains and rains heavily,
Mala kotta karanjirumaaWill a mountain fort dissolve away?
Mazha paenju mazha paenjuEven if it rains and rains heavily,
Mala kotta karanjirumaaWill a mountain fort dissolve away?
Mazha onji kaathadichaaOnce the rain subsides and the breeze blows,
Naan varuven magaraaniI will come to you, my queen!
Female
Vagudeduthu thala seeviParting my hair neatly and combing it,
Vagai vagaiyaa poo mudichuAdorning various types of flowers,
Vagudeduthu thala seeviParting my hair neatly and combing it,
Vagai vagaiyaa poo mudichuAdorning various types of flowers,
Vazhi mela kannu vechuKeeping my eyes fixed on the path,
Kaathirukken magaraasaaI am waiting for you, my King!
Male
Thekkae vanam thoppellaamAll the groves in the southern forest,
Kola kolaiyaa kaaichirukkuAre bearing fruit in heavy clusters.
Male
Thekkae vanam thoppellaamAll the groves in the southern forest,
Kola kolaiyaa kaaichirukkuAre bearing fruit in heavy clusters.
Kaaicha maram melae ippoUpon that fruit-laden tree now,
Kannu pattu ponadhammaaAn evil eye has fallen, oh dear!
Female
Poovulaeyum saadhi poovuAmong flowers, the royal jasmine,
Pottulaeyum sendhurukkamAmong forehead dots, the bright red vermilion,
Poovulaeyum saadhip poovuAmong flowers, the royal jasmine,
Pottulaeyum sendhurukkamAmong forehead dots, the bright red vermilion,
Seelaiyilae koora pattuAnd the bridal silk sari among attires,
Thandhavarae magaraasaaWere all given by my beloved King!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This rural romantic song depicts an affectionate dialogue between two lovers reassuring each other of their deep bond and steadfast love. The male partner comforts his beloved, urging her not to lose heart and reassuring her that their love is as enduring as a mountain fort that cannot be eroded by rain. In return, the female partner describes her eager anticipation, dressing up with flowers and keeping her eyes on the path while awaiting his arrival. Rich in rural imagery, the song uses metaphors of lush southern orchards, traditional flowers, and bridal silk attire to express unwavering devotion and romantic longing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Mayangaadha mayangaadha / Manasaadum magaraani

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ma' across lines like 'Mayangaadha' and 'Manasaadum', creating a rhythmic musical quality.

Simile (Upamai)

Mala pola vaazhndhiruppom

Comparing their prospective grand and sturdy life together to a tall, enduring mountain ('Mala pola').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Mala kotta karanjirumaa

Comparing their steadfast relationship to a solid 'mountain fort' ('Mala kotta') that rain cannot dissolve.

Anaphora / Epizeuxis

Mazha paenju mazha paenju

Repetition of words like 'Mayangaadha mayangaadha' and 'Mazha paenju mazha paenju' to emphasize emotional intensity and folk musical cadence.

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Trivia

'En Aasai Rasave' (1998) is a Tamil village drama film written and directed by Kasthuri Raja, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Murali, and Roja. The soundtrack was composed by Deva.

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