Mayilaadum Thoppil
From Chinna Pasanga Naanga · 1992
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Chinna Pasanga Naanga1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Mayilaadum thoppil maanaada kanden | I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance |
| Maanaadum podhu manamaada kanden | When the deer danced, I saw my heart dance as well |
| Maanaanadhu yaaro magaraaniyae neeyo | Who is this deer? Is it you, my queen? |
| Manamaadavae thoondum maadheviyae neeyo | Is it you, my goddess, who entices my heart to dance? |
| Female | |
| Mayilaadum thoppil maanaada kanden | I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance |
| Maanaadum podhu manamaada kanden | When the deer danced, I saw my heart dance as well |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………………….. | .............................. |
| Male | |
| Velvette kannam thottu | Touching velvet cheeks |
| Vaikkindra mutham ellaam | Every kiss that is placed |
| Kalvettu polae nirkkum | Will remain forever like an enduring stone inscription |
| Kannae nam kaalam ellaam | My darling, throughout our entire lives |
| Female | |
| Naesithu nenjil vaithu | Cherishing and holding in the heart |
| Neenda kaalam | For a very long time |
| Yaasitha pennukkindru raaja yogam | The girl who longed for love gets royal fortune today |
| Male | |
| Yosithu ovvondraaga | Reflecting deeply on each item |
| Kaadhal paadam | Lessons of love |
| Vaasithu artham sollum velaiyaagum | It is time to read them and explain their true meaning |
| Female | |
| Mai vizhiyoram ai vaigai baanam | An arrow of love from the corner of kohl-lined eyes |
| Male | |
| Manmadhan podum mangala neram | The auspicious time set by the god of love |
| Female | |
| Pon maalai pozhudhinilae… | In the golden twilight hours... |
| Male | |
| Mayilaadum thoppil maanaada kanden | I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance |
| Female | |
| Maanaanadhu yaaro magaraajanae neeyo | Who is this deer? Is it you, my king? |
| Female | |
| Ullathin undiyalil | In the piggy bank of the heart |
| Un aasai ennangalai | Your desirable thoughts |
| Saemithu vaitha kanni | The maiden who saved them all |
| Sindhithaal unnai enni | Thought deeply about you |
| Male | |
| Saemitha anbu thaenai | The saved honey of love |
| Naanum vaanga | For me to receive |
| Saamathil saamandhip poo naalum yenga | The chrysanthemum flower yearns even at midnight |
| Female | |
| Poovukku vandhadhindru | For the flower, today has finally arrived |
| Poojai neram | The time for worship |
| Pogattum vetkam indru kaadhu dhooram | Let shyness retreat far away today |
| Male | |
| Meedhangal indri mogangal kooda | Gathering desires without leaving any behind |
| Female | |
| Mogangal nooru raagangal paada | A hundred desires singing sweet melodies |
| Male | |
| Sangeetha mayakkathilae…ae….. | In a blissful musical trance... |
| Female | |
| Mayilaadum thoppil maanaada kanden | I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance |
| Maanaadum podhu manamaada kanden | When the deer danced, I saw my heart dance as well |
| Maanaanadhu yaaro magaraajanae neeyo | Who is this deer? Is it you, my king? |
| Manamaadavae thoondum maadhevanae neeyo | Is it you, the great lord, who entices my heart to dance? |
| Male | |
| Mayilaadum thoppil maanaada kanden | I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance |
| Maanaadum podhu manamaada kanden | When the deer danced, I saw my heart dance as well |
மயிலாடும் தோப்பில் மானாடக் கண்டேன்
மானாடும் போது மனமாடக் கண்டேன்
மானானது யாரோ மகராணியே நீயோ
மனமாடவே தூண்டும் மாதேவியே நீயோ
I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance
When the deer danced, I saw my heart dance as well
Who is this deer? Is it you, my queen?
Is it you, my goddess, who entices my heart to dance?
மயிலாடும் தோப்பில் மானாடக் கண்டேன்
மானாடும் போது மனமாடக் கண்டேன்
I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance
When the deer danced, I saw my heart dance as well
.................................
..............................
வெல்வெட்டுக் கன்னம் தொட்டு
வைக்கின்ற முத்தம் எல்லாம்
கல்வெட்டு போலே நிற்கும்
கண்ணே நம் காலம் எல்லாம்
Touching velvet cheeks
Every kiss that is placed
Will remain forever like an enduring stone inscription
My darling, throughout our entire lives
நேசித்து நெஞ்சில் வைத்து
நீண்ட காலம்
யாசித்த பெண்ணுக்கின்று ராஜ யோகம்
Cherishing and holding in the heart
For a very long time
The girl who longed for love gets royal fortune today
யோசித்து ஒவ்வொன்றாக
காதல் பாடம்
வாசித்து அர்த்தம் சொல்லும் வேளையாகும்
Reflecting deeply on each item
Lessons of love
It is time to read them and explain their true meaning
மை விழியோரம் ஐவகை பாணம்
An arrow of love from the corner of kohl-lined eyes
மன்மதன் போடும் மங்கல நேரம்
The auspicious time set by the god of love
பொன் மாலைப் பொழுதினிலே...
In the golden twilight hours...
மயிலாடும் தோப்பில் மானாடக் கண்டேன்
I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance
மானானது யாரோ மகராஜனே நீயோ.....
Who is this deer? Is it you, my king?
உள்ளத்தின் உண்டியலில்
உன் ஆசை எண்ணங்களை
சேமித்து வைத்த கன்னி
சிந்தித்தாள் உன்னை எண்ணி
In the piggy bank of the heart
Your desirable thoughts
The maiden who saved them all
Thought deeply about you
சேமித்த அன்புத் தேனை
நானும் வாங்க
சாமத்தில் சாமந்திப் பூ நாளும் ஏங்க
The saved honey of love
For me to receive
The chrysanthemum flower yearns even at midnight
பூவுக்கு வந்ததின்று
பூஜை நேரம்
போகட்டும் வெட்கம் இன்று காத தூரம்
For the flower, today has finally arrived
The time for worship
Let shyness retreat far away today
மீதங்கள் இன்றி மோகங்கள் கூட
Gathering desires without leaving any behind
மோகங்கள் நூறு ராகங்கள் பாட
A hundred desires singing sweet melodies
சங்கீத மயக்கத்திலே......ஏ.....
In a blissful musical trance...
மயிலாடும் தோப்பில் மானாடக் கண்டேன்
மானாடும் போது மனமாடக் கண்டேன்
மானானது யாரோ மகராஜனே நீயோ
மனமாடவே தூண்டும் மாதேவனே நீயோ
I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance
When the deer danced, I saw my heart dance as well
Who is this deer? Is it you, my king?
Is it you, the great lord, who entices my heart to dance?
மயிலாடும் தோப்பில் மானாடக் கண்டேன்
மானாடும் போது மனமாடக் கண்டேன்
I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance
When the deer danced, I saw my heart dance as well
Mayilaadum thoppil maanaada kanden
I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance
Maanaadum podhu manamaada kanden
When the deer danced, I saw my heart dance as well
Maanaanadhu yaaro magaraaniyae neeyo
Who is this deer? Is it you, my queen?
Manamaadavae thoondum maadheviyae neeyo
Is it you, my goddess, who entices my heart to dance?
Mayilaadum thoppil maanaada kanden
I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance
Maanaadum podhu manamaada kanden
When the deer danced, I saw my heart dance as well
……………………………………..
..............................
Velvette kannam thottu
Touching velvet cheeks
Vaikkindra mutham ellaam
Every kiss that is placed
Kalvettu polae nirkkum
Will remain forever like an enduring stone inscription
Kannae nam kaalam ellaam
My darling, throughout our entire lives
Naesithu nenjil vaithu
Cherishing and holding in the heart
Neenda kaalam
For a very long time
Yaasitha pennukkindru raaja yogam
The girl who longed for love gets royal fortune today
Yosithu ovvondraaga
Reflecting deeply on each item
Kaadhal paadam
Lessons of love
Vaasithu artham sollum velaiyaagum
It is time to read them and explain their true meaning
Mai vizhiyoram ai vaigai baanam
An arrow of love from the corner of kohl-lined eyes
Manmadhan podum mangala neram
The auspicious time set by the god of love
Pon maalai pozhudhinilae…
In the golden twilight hours...
Mayilaadum thoppil maanaada kanden
I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance
Maanaanadhu yaaro magaraajanae neeyo
Who is this deer? Is it you, my king?
Ullathin undiyalil
In the piggy bank of the heart
Un aasai ennangalai
Your desirable thoughts
Saemithu vaitha kanni
The maiden who saved them all
Sindhithaal unnai enni
Thought deeply about you
Saemitha anbu thaenai
The saved honey of love
Naanum vaanga
For me to receive
Saamathil saamandhip poo naalum yenga
The chrysanthemum flower yearns even at midnight
Poovukku vandhadhindru
For the flower, today has finally arrived
Poojai neram
The time for worship
Pogattum vetkam indru kaadhu dhooram
Let shyness retreat far away today
Meedhangal indri mogangal kooda
Gathering desires without leaving any behind
Mogangal nooru raagangal paada
A hundred desires singing sweet melodies
Sangeetha mayakkathilae…ae…..
In a blissful musical trance...
Mayilaadum thoppil maanaada kanden
I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance
Maanaadum podhu manamaada kanden
When the deer danced, I saw my heart dance as well
Maanaanadhu yaaro magaraajanae neeyo
Who is this deer? Is it you, my king?
Manamaadavae thoondum maadhevanae neeyo
Is it you, the great lord, who entices my heart to dance?
Mayilaadum thoppil maanaada kanden
I saw a deer dance in the grove where peacocks dance
Maanaadum podhu manamaada kanden
When the deer danced, I saw my heart dance as well
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic duet from the film Chinna Pasanga Naanga (1992) captures the romantic expression of two lovers exchanging deep affection through nature-inspired imagery. They compare their burgeoning feelings to deer dancing in peacock groves, sweet honey stored in the piggy bank of the heart, and kisses that endure forever like ancient stone carvings. The lyrics describe a magical golden evening where shyness disappears, yielding to a musical trance filled with hundreds of loving desires. The song beautifully balances playful teasing with tender intimacy as the lovers acknowledge each other as royalty in their hearts.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Kalvettu polae nirkkum”
Compares kisses to permanent stone inscriptions ('Kalvettu polae nirkkum') to signify everlasting love.
Metaphor (Uvagam)
“Ullathin undiyalil”
Metaphorically describes the heart as a piggy bank ('Ullathin undiyalil') where feelings and thoughts are saved like precious coins.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Mayilaadum thoppil maanaada kanden”
Rhyming of the second letter ('y') in consecutive lines ('Mayilaadum' and 'Maanaadum').
Monaai (First-letter Alliteration)
“Saamathil saamandhip poo naalum yenga”
Alliteration of the initial consonant 'S' across consecutive words/lines ('Saemithu', 'Saamathil', 'Saamandhip').
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Trivia
Chinna Pasanga Naanga (1992) starred Prashanth and featured a popular soundtrack composed by Sirpy, establishing him early in his career as a melodious film composer, with legendary lyricist Vaali providing poetic depth to the soundtrack.
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