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Lyrics & meaning

Mazhai

From Kaalidas · 2018

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singer
Sudha Ragunathan
Music director
Vishal Chandrasekhar
Details
Kaalidas2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Mazhai…nanaiya vaithathuThe rain... drenched me
Oru naalOne day
Athil…mayanginenIn that... I was swooned
Alai…karayai theendiya thirunaalThe blessed day when the wave touched the shore
Manam…kiranginenMy heart... was intoxicated
Female
Unnai naan paarthaThe day I saw you
Muthal naalThe very first day
Vizhnthenae etha naalI fell on that day
Un kan ennum siraginaalWith the wings that are your eyes
Alli anaithathaal nenjoduAs you held me close to your heart
Female
Androdu aasai koobamSince that day, desire and anger
Anaithilum neethanIn everything, it is only you
Aavesam vanthaal koodaEven if rage flares up
Adangum thee thaanIt is a fire that subsides
Anbae nee yaaro daMy beloved, who are you?
Aalathi therodaMoving like a grand chariot
Female
Mazhai…nanaiya vaithathuThe rain... drenched me
Oru naalOne day
Athil…mayanginenIn that... I was swooned
Alai…karayai theendiya thirunaalThe blessed day when the wave touched the shore
Manam…kiranginenMy heart... was intoxicated
Female
Ezhil mugam kaanamalWithout seeing your beautiful face
Enna vendrum kelaamalWithout asking what is needed
Yedhiliyaai aanathennaWhy did I become a helpless destitute?
Female
Muruvalgal thaaramalWithout offering smiles
Muthamida vaaramalWithout coming to kiss me
Yenga vaithu ponathennaWhy did you leave me yearning?
Female
Vazhigal enathuThe pain is mine
Vizhigal enathuThe watching eyes are mine
Varavu unathallavaaIs not the arrival yours?
Female
Manathu unathuThe heart is yours
Marathi unathuForgetfulness is yours
Maranam enathallavaaIs not death mine?
Female
Megam neengaAs the clouds clear
Vaanam thaangaAs the sky endures
Nila ula varaatha….Will the moon not come for a stroll?
Female
Mazhai…nanaiya vaithathuThe rain... drenched me
Oru naalOne day
Athil…mayanginenIn that... I was swooned
Alai…karayai theendiya thirunaalThe blessed day when the wave touched the shore
Manam…kiranginenMy heart... was intoxicated

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the movie Kaalidas, penned by Thamarai, explores the bittersweet themes of love, intense passion, and the painful ache of separation. Using natural imagery such as rain, ocean waves touching the shore, and the moon behind clouds, the song depicts how love initially mesmerized the protagonist, enveloping their entire being.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Un kan ennum siraginaal

Comparing the lover's eyes to soft wings that enfold and embrace the protagonist.

Imagery (Katchi)

Alai…karayai theendiya thirunaal

Using sensory ocean imagery to signify the delicate first touch of romantic intimacy.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Vazhigal enathu / Vizhigal enathu

Repetition of ending sounds 'enathu' across lines to create rhythmic balance and emotional emphasis.

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Trivia

The track features lyrics by renowned poet Thamarai, known for her poetic depth and vivid metaphors in Tamil film music. The song's score was composed by Vishal Chandrashekhar for the 2018 mystery thriller Kaalidas.

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