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Lyrics & meaning

Mazhai Pozhindhu

From Kudumba Thalaivan · 1962

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Kudumba Thalaivan1962

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Mazhai pozhindhu kondae irukkumThe rain will keep pouring down
Female
Mazhai pozhindhu kondae irukkumThe rain will keep pouring down
Udal nanaindhu kondae irukkumThe body will keep getting drenched
Manam niraindhu niraindhuAs the heart becomes completely filled
Ennam vazhindhu vazhindhuAs thoughts overflow continuously
Uyir madhandhu kondae irukkumThe soul will keep floating in joy
Female
Mazhai pozhindhu kondae irukkumThe rain will keep pouring down
Udal nanaindhu kondae irukkumThe body will keep getting drenched
Manam niraindhu niraindhuAs the heart becomes completely filled
Ennam vazhindhu vazhindhuAs thoughts overflow continuously
Uyir madhandhu kondae irukkumThe soul will keep floating in joy
Female
Mazhai pozhindhu kondae irukkumThe rain will keep pouring down
Udal nanaindhu kondae irukkumThe body will keep getting drenched
Female
Ullam thudithu kondae irukkumThe heart will keep throbbing with longing
Kangal vizhithu kondae irukkumThe eyes will keep staying awake
Ullam thudithu kondae irukkumThe heart will keep throbbing with longing
Kangal vizhithu kondae irukkumThe eyes will keep staying awake
Thendral thazhuvi kondaeAs the gentle breeze caresses softly
Varum iravai kandae penmaiSeeing the night arrive, womanhood
Thavithu kondae irukkumWill keep yearning continuously
Female
Mazhai pozhindhu kondae irukkumThe rain will keep pouring down
Udal nanaindhu kondae irukkumThe body will keep getting drenched
Female
Indru koottukkullae irukkumToday it remains inside a small nest
Naalai veettukkullae irukkumTomorrow it will be inside a permanent home
Indru koottukkullae irukkumToday it remains inside a small nest
Naalai veettukkullae irukkumTomorrow it will be inside a permanent home
Engal koottukkural inba kottaikkullaeOur combined voices inside this fortress of joy
Endrum kettu kondae irukkumWill forever keep being heard
Female
Mazhai pozhindhu kondae irukkumThe rain will keep pouring down
Udal nanaindhu kondae irukkumThe body will keep getting drenched
Manam niraindhu niraindhuAs the heart becomes completely filled
Ennam vazhindhu vazhindhuAs thoughts overflow continuously
Uyir madhandhu kondae irukkumThe soul will keep floating in joy
Female
Mazhai pozhindhu kondae irukkumThe rain will keep pouring down
Udal nanaindhu kondae irukkumThe body will keep getting drenched

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Kudumba Thalaivan' uses rain as a vibrant metaphor for overwhelming love and emotional fulfillment. Just as rain continuously drenches the physical body, romance fills the heart and causes the soul to float in pure ecstasy. The imagery of the cool breeze and nightfall evokes intimate yearning and tender romantic passion. Beyond emotional bliss, the song carries a message of hope and progression, moving from a humble present ('nest') to a secure future ('home'). Through sweet repetition, lyricist Kannadasan paints love as an enduring sanctuary where happiness echoes eternally.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Reduplication)

Manam niraindhu niraindhu

The words 'niraindhu niraindhu' (filling up) and 'vazhindhu vazhindhu' (overflowing) are repeated for rhythmic momentum and emotional emphasis.

Refrain / Anaphora

Mazhai pozhindhu kondae irukkum

The repeated ending 'kondae irukkum' across multiple lines emphasizes continuous state and perpetual feeling.

Contrast / Parallelism

Indru koottukkullae irukkum / Naalai veettukkullae irukkum

Contrasts present circumstances ('Today inside a nest') with future aspirations ('Tomorrow inside a home').

Metaphor

Engal koottukkural inba kottaikkullae

'Inba kottai' (Fortress of joy) serves as a metaphor for a loving home and a fulfilled relationship.

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Trivia

Kudumba Thalaivan (1962) was directed by T. R. Ramanna and featured M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) alongside B. Saroja Devi. The film's musical score was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics authored by Poet Laureate Kannadasan.

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