Mayilirage Mayilirage
From Thenkasipattanam · 2002
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Suresh Peters
- Details
- Thenkasipattanam2002
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Mayilirakae mayilirakae | O peacock feather, O peacock feather |
| Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae | O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot |
| Male | |
| Mayilirakae mayilirakae | O peacock feather, O peacock feather |
| Manam varuda vanthaayaa | Did you come to gently caress my heart? |
| Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae | O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot |
| Manam thiruda vanthaayaa | Did you come to steal my heart? |
| Male | |
| Haei mayilirakae mayilirakae | Hey peacock feather, O peacock feather |
| Manam varuda vanthaayaa | Did you come to gently caress my heart? |
| Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae | O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot |
| Manam thiruda vanthaayaa | Did you come to steal my heart? |
| Female | |
| Maadaththil manjaththil inbam illai | There is no joy in balconies or plush beds |
| Mannaa un manasukkul idam pidiththaen | O my king, I have captured a spot within your heart |
| Male :Hae | Male: Hey |
| Female :Ooraarum veraarum kaanamalae | Female: Unseen by villagers or strangers |
| Kannaa un ullaththai padam pidithaen | O my Krishna, I captured a picture of your soul |
| Male | |
| Mayilirakae manikkiliyae | O peacock feather, O gem-like parrot |
| Mayilirakae mayilirakae | O peacock feather, O peacock feather |
| Manam varuda vanthaayaa | Did you come to gently caress my heart? |
| Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae | O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot |
| Manam thiruda vanthaayaa | Did you come to steal my heart? |
| Female | |
| …………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Mannaa un tholgalil thoththi kolla | O my king, to cling onto your shoulders |
| Vanthaadum pillai idhu | Here comes a playful child |
| Male :Haah | Male: Haah |
| Female :Kannaa nee kaigalil yaenthi kolla | Female: O my Krishna, for you to embrace in your arms |
| Kanmoodu pillai idhu | Here is a child with closed eyes |
| Male | |
| Enathu paarvaiyil | In my vision |
| Edhiril thondridum | Whatever appears before me |
| Edhuvum unkaatchithaan | Is only your image |
| Azhagae neyumen | O beautiful one, you too are |
| Manathil paaikira | Flowing inside my heart |
| Aasai neerveezhchithaan | Like a waterfall of desire |
| Female | |
| Nee sonnaal theekkullae | If you say so, inside the fire |
| Viralai vaippaen | I will place my finger |
| Nee sonnaal | If you say so |
| Mullai en vizhiyil vaippaen | I will place thorns upon my eyes |
| Male :Hae hae | Male: Hae hae |
| Female | |
| Naan sonnaal kooda | Even if I say so myself |
| Naan ketkka maattaen | I will not listen to myself |
| Nee sonnaal naalkizhamai paakka maattaen | If you say so, I will not even look for an auspicious day |
| Male | |
| Oo maanae maanae | Oh my deer-like beloved |
| Manathukullae | Inside my heart |
| Unaiyindri | Except for you |
| Inimaelum yaavarum illai | There is no one else anymore |
| Male | |
| Mayilirake manikkiliyae | O peacock feather, O gem-like parrot |
| Mayilirakae mayilirakae | O peacock feather, O peacock feather |
| Manam varuda vanthaayaa | Did you come to gently caress my heart? |
| Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae | O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot |
| Manam thiruda vanthaayaa | Did you come to steal my heart? |
| Female | |
| ………………. | ... |
| Female | |
| Pazhi vaangi ponathu pala raththiri | Many nights passed like taking revenge |
| Unnaalae thookkam kettaen | Because of you, I lost my sleep |
| Male :Hae hae | Male: Hae hae |
| Female: Panivaadai kaattrodu vivaram solli | Female: Explaining the details to the chilly winter wind |
| Unakkaga thoodhu vittaen | I sent a message to you |
| Male | |
| Thoothum vanthathu | The messenger arrived too |
| Thagaval thanthathu | And delivered the message |
| Thanimai pollathathu | Loneliness is so cruel |
| Unpol en manam | Like you, my heart too is |
| Urugum santhanam | Melting like sandalwood |
| Veliyil sollaththu | Something that cannot be spoken outside |
| Female | |
| Evarukku evarendru iraivan vaiththaan | God decided who belongs to whom |
| Avarodu avaningu avanai thaithaan | And bound him right here with her |
| Male :Haa | Male: Haa |
| Female :Unathendrum enathondrum iniyillaiyae | Female: Yours and mine no longer exist separately |
| Unakkullae naan vanthaen thaniyae veliyae | I entered into you, leaving my solitary self outside |
| Male | |
| Yae anbae anbae | Oh my love, my love |
| Kadhodu sol | Whisper in my ears |
| Kalyaana poomaalai nee tharum neram | When will be the moment you offer the wedding garland? |
| Female | |
| Mayilirakae mayilirakae | O peacock feather, O peacock feather |
| Male :Mayilirakae mayilirakae | Male: O peacock feather, O peacock feather |
| Female :Manikkiliya manikiliyae | Female: O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot |
| Male :Manikkiliya manikiliyae | Male: O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot |
| Female | |
| Mayilirakae mayilirakae | Mayilirakae mayilirakae |
| Manam varuda vanthaayaa | Did you come to gently caress my heart? |
| Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae | O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot |
| Manam thiruda vanthaayaa | Did you come to steal my heart? |
| Male | |
| Hae mayilirakae mayilirakae | Hey peacock feather, O peacock feather |
| Manam varuda vanthaayaa | Did you come to gently caress my heart? |
| Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae | O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot |
| Manam thiruda vanthaayaa | Did you come to steal my heart? |
| Female | |
| : Mayilirakae mayilirakae | O peacock feather, O peacock feather |
| Manam varuda vanthaayaa | Did you come to gently caress my heart? |
| Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae | O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot |
| Manam thiruda vanthaayaa | Did you come to steal my heart? |
மயிலிறகே மயிலிறேகே
மணிக்கிளியே மணிக்கிளியே
O peacock feather, O peacock feather
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
மயிலிறகே மயிலிறேகே
மனம் வருட வந்தாயா
மணிக்கிளியே மணிக்கிளியே
மனம் திருட வந்தாயா
O peacock feather, O peacock feather
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Did you come to steal my heart?
ஹேய் மயிலிறகே மயிலிறேகே
மனம் வருட வந்தாயா
மணிக்கிளியே மணிக்கிளியே
மனம் திருட வந்தாயா
Hey peacock feather, O peacock feather
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Did you come to steal my heart?
மாடத்தில் மஞ்சத்தில் இன்பம் இல்லை
மன்னா உன் மனசுக்குள் இடம் பிடித்தேன்
ஹே
ஊராரும் வேராரும் காணாமலே
கண்ணா உன் உள்ளதை படம் பிடித்தேன்
There is no joy in balconies or plush beds
O my king, I have captured a spot within your heart
Male: Hey
Female: Unseen by villagers or strangers
O my Krishna, I captured a picture of your soul
ஆண்
: மயிலிறகே மணிக்கிளியே
மயிலிறகே மயிலிறேகே
மனம் வருட வந்தாயா
மணிக்கிளியே மணிக்கிளியே
மனம் திருட வந்தாயா
O peacock feather, O gem-like parrot
O peacock feather, O peacock feather
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Did you come to steal my heart?
.........................
...
மன்னா உன் தோள்களில் தொத்தி கொள்ள
வந்தாடும் பிள்ளை இது
ஹாக்
கண்ணா நீ கைகளில் ஏந்தி கொள்ள
கண்மூடும் பிள்ளை இது
O my king, to cling onto your shoulders
Here comes a playful child
Male: Haah
Female: O my Krishna, for you to embrace in your arms
Here is a child with closed eyes
எனது பார்வையில்
எதிரில் தோன்றிடும்
எதுவும் உன்காட்சிதான்
அழகே நீயுமென்
மனதில் பாய்கிற
ஆசை நீர்வீழ்ச்சிதான்
In my vision
Whatever appears before me
Is only your image
O beautiful one, you too are
Flowing inside my heart
Like a waterfall of desire
நீ சொன்னால் தீக்குள்ளே
விரலை வைப்பேன்
நீ சொன்னால்
முல்லை என் விழியில் வைப்பேன்
ஹே ஹே
If you say so, inside the fire
I will place my finger
If you say so
I will place thorns upon my eyes
Male: Hae hae
நான் சொன்னால் கூட
நான் கேட்க்க மாட்டேன்
நீ சொன்னால் நாள்கிழமை பாக்க மாட்டேன்
Even if I say so myself
I will not listen to myself
If you say so, I will not even look for an auspicious day
ஒ மானே மானே
மனதுக்குள்ளே
உனையின்றி
இனிமேலும் யாவரும் இல்லை
Oh my deer-like beloved
Inside my heart
Except for you
There is no one else anymore
மயிலிறகே
மணிக்கிளியே
மயிலிறகே மயிலிறேகே
மனம் வருட வந்தாயா
மணிக்கிளியே மணிக்கிளியே
மனம் திருட வந்தாயா
O peacock feather, O gem-like parrot
O peacock feather, O peacock feather
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Did you come to steal my heart?
.....................
...
பழி வாங்கி போனது பல ராத்திரி
உன்னாலே தூக்கம் கெட்டேன்
ஹே ஹே
பனிவாடை காற்றோடு விவரம் சொல்லி
உனக்காக தூது விட்டேன்
Many nights passed like taking revenge
Because of you, I lost my sleep
Male: Hae hae
Female: Explaining the details to the chilly winter wind
I sent a message to you
தூதும் வந்தது
தகவல் தந்தது
தனிமை பொல்லாதது
உன்போல் என் மனம்
உருகும் சந்தனம்
வெளியில் சொல்லாதது
The messenger arrived too
And delivered the message
Loneliness is so cruel
Like you, my heart too is
Melting like sandalwood
Something that cannot be spoken outside
எவருக்கு எவரென்று இறைவன் வைத்தான்
அவரோடு அவனிங்கு அவனை தைத்தான்
ஹா
உனதென்றும் எனதென்றும் இனியில்லையே
உனக்குள்ளே நான் வந்தேன் தனியே வெளியே
God decided who belongs to whom
And bound him right here with her
Male: Haa
Female: Yours and mine no longer exist separately
I entered into you, leaving my solitary self outside
ஏ அன்பே அன்பே
காதோடு சொல்
கல்யாண பூமாலை நீ தரும் நேரம்
Oh my love, my love
Whisper in my ears
When will be the moment you offer the wedding garland?
மயிலிறகே மயிலிறேகே
மயிலிறகே மயிலிறேகே
மணிக்கிளியே மணிக்கிளியே
மணிக்கிளியே மணிக்கிளியே
O peacock feather, O peacock feather
Male: O peacock feather, O peacock feather
Female: O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Male: O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
மயிலிறகே மயிலிறேகே
மனம் வருட வந்தாயா
மணிக்கிளியே மணிக்கிளியே
மனம் திருட வந்தாயா
Mayilirakae mayilirakae
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Did you come to steal my heart?
ஹே மயிலிறகே மயிலிறேகே
மனம் வருட வந்தாயா
மணிக்கிளியே மணிக்கிளியே
மனம் திருட வந்தாயா
Hey peacock feather, O peacock feather
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Did you come to steal my heart?
மயிலிறகே மயிலிறேகே
மனம் வருட வந்தாயா
மணிக்கிளியே மணிக்கிளியே
மனம் திருட வந்தாயா
O peacock feather, O peacock feather
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Did you come to steal my heart?
Mayilirakae mayilirakae
O peacock feather, O peacock feather
Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Mayilirakae mayilirakae
O peacock feather, O peacock feather
Manam varuda vanthaayaa
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Manam thiruda vanthaayaa
Did you come to steal my heart?
Haei mayilirakae mayilirakae
Hey peacock feather, O peacock feather
Manam varuda vanthaayaa
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Manam thiruda vanthaayaa
Did you come to steal my heart?
Maadaththil manjaththil inbam illai
There is no joy in balconies or plush beds
Mannaa un manasukkul idam pidiththaen
O my king, I have captured a spot within your heart
Male :Hae
Male: Hey
Female :Ooraarum veraarum kaanamalae
Female: Unseen by villagers or strangers
Kannaa un ullaththai padam pidithaen
O my Krishna, I captured a picture of your soul
Mayilirakae manikkiliyae
O peacock feather, O gem-like parrot
Mayilirakae mayilirakae
O peacock feather, O peacock feather
Manam varuda vanthaayaa
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Manam thiruda vanthaayaa
Did you come to steal my heart?
……………..
...
Mannaa un tholgalil thoththi kolla
O my king, to cling onto your shoulders
Vanthaadum pillai idhu
Here comes a playful child
Male :Haah
Male: Haah
Female :Kannaa nee kaigalil yaenthi kolla
Female: O my Krishna, for you to embrace in your arms
Kanmoodu pillai idhu
Here is a child with closed eyes
Enathu paarvaiyil
In my vision
Edhiril thondridum
Whatever appears before me
Edhuvum unkaatchithaan
Is only your image
Azhagae neyumen
O beautiful one, you too are
Manathil paaikira
Flowing inside my heart
Aasai neerveezhchithaan
Like a waterfall of desire
Nee sonnaal theekkullae
If you say so, inside the fire
Viralai vaippaen
I will place my finger
Nee sonnaal
If you say so
Mullai en vizhiyil vaippaen
I will place thorns upon my eyes
Male :Hae hae
Male: Hae hae
Naan sonnaal kooda
Even if I say so myself
Naan ketkka maattaen
I will not listen to myself
Nee sonnaal naalkizhamai paakka maattaen
If you say so, I will not even look for an auspicious day
Oo maanae maanae
Oh my deer-like beloved
Manathukullae
Inside my heart
Unaiyindri
Except for you
Inimaelum yaavarum illai
There is no one else anymore
Mayilirake manikkiliyae
O peacock feather, O gem-like parrot
Mayilirakae mayilirakae
O peacock feather, O peacock feather
Manam varuda vanthaayaa
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Manam thiruda vanthaayaa
Did you come to steal my heart?
……………….
...
Pazhi vaangi ponathu pala raththiri
Many nights passed like taking revenge
Unnaalae thookkam kettaen
Because of you, I lost my sleep
Male :Hae hae
Male: Hae hae
Female: Panivaadai kaattrodu vivaram solli
Female: Explaining the details to the chilly winter wind
Unakkaga thoodhu vittaen
I sent a message to you
Thoothum vanthathu
The messenger arrived too
Thagaval thanthathu
And delivered the message
Thanimai pollathathu
Loneliness is so cruel
Unpol en manam
Like you, my heart too is
Urugum santhanam
Melting like sandalwood
Veliyil sollaththu
Something that cannot be spoken outside
Evarukku evarendru iraivan vaiththaan
God decided who belongs to whom
Avarodu avaningu avanai thaithaan
And bound him right here with her
Male :Haa
Male: Haa
Female :Unathendrum enathondrum iniyillaiyae
Female: Yours and mine no longer exist separately
Unakkullae naan vanthaen thaniyae veliyae
I entered into you, leaving my solitary self outside
Yae anbae anbae
Oh my love, my love
Kadhodu sol
Whisper in my ears
Kalyaana poomaalai nee tharum neram
When will be the moment you offer the wedding garland?
Mayilirakae mayilirakae
O peacock feather, O peacock feather
Male :Mayilirakae mayilirakae
Male: O peacock feather, O peacock feather
Female :Manikkiliya manikiliyae
Female: O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Male :Manikkiliya manikiliyae
Male: O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Mayilirakae mayilirakae
Mayilirakae mayilirakae
Manam varuda vanthaayaa
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Manam thiruda vanthaayaa
Did you come to steal my heart?
Hae mayilirakae mayilirakae
Hey peacock feather, O peacock feather
Manam varuda vanthaayaa
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Manam thiruda vanthaayaa
Did you come to steal my heart?
: Mayilirakae mayilirakae
O peacock feather, O peacock feather
Manam varuda vanthaayaa
Did you come to gently caress my heart?
Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae
O gem-like parrot, O gem-like parrot
Manam thiruda vanthaayaa
Did you come to steal my heart?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Mayilirakae' from Thenkasipattanam (2002) is a romantic duet expressing deep devotion, yearning, and unconditional love between two lovers. The female lead compares her lover to a soft peacock feather caressing her heart and a precious parrot stealing her soul. She expresses her readiness to endure any pain for him and highlights how her world revolves entirely around his presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moni / Rhyme & Alliteration (Anaphora)
“Mayilirakae mayilirakae / Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ma' in 'Mayilirakae' and 'Manikkiliyae' creates a melodious rhythm.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Mayilirakae mayilirakae / Manikkiliyae manikkiliyae”
Comparing the lover to 'Mayiliragu' (peacock feather) and 'Manikkili' (gem-like parrot), symbolizing softness and preciousness.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Nee sonnaal theekkullae viralai vaippaen / Mullai en vizhiyil vaippaen”
Expressing willingness to put a finger in fire or thorns in eyes if requested by the lover, heightening romantic devotion.
Personification
“Panivaadai kaattrodu vivaram solli / Unakkaga thoodhu vittaen”
Addressing the cold winter wind ('Panivaadai kaatru') as a messenger carrying heartfelt love messages.
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Trivia
'Thenkasipattanam' (2002) is the Tamil remake of the hit 2000 Malayalam film of the same name. The soundtrack was composed by Suresh Peters, featuring popular tracks like 'Mayilirakae', which became widely appreciated for its catchy rhythm and playback vocals by Mano and Swarnalatha.
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