Mazhai Tharumo En Megam
From Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala · 1978
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Shyam
- Details
- Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aa… hahahaahaa haa… | Aa… hahahaahaa haa… |
| Aa haaha haahaa… | Aa haaha haahaa… |
| Male | |
| Mazhai tharumo en maegam | Will my cloud bestow rain? |
| Mayangudhammaa ennangal yaavum | All my thoughts are swooning in bliss, my dear. |
| Thogaikku thoodhuvan yaaro | Who is the messenger for this peahen? |
| Thol thotta thendraladi | It is the southern breeze that touched her shoulders. |
| Thodarndhu nee paadum raagam enna | What is the melody you continuously sing, |
| Pon vandae | O golden beetle? |
| Male | |
| Mazhai tharumo en maegam | Will my cloud bestow rain? |
| Mayangudhammaa ennangal yaavum | All my thoughts are swooning in bliss, my dear. |
| Thogaikku thoodhuvan yaaro | Who is the messenger for this peahen? |
| Thol thotta thendraladi | It is the southern breeze that touched her shoulders. |
| Thodarndhu nee paadum raagam enna | What is the melody you continuously sing, |
| Pon vandae | O golden beetle? |
| Female | |
| Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm… | Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm… |
| Male | |
| Thaen irukkum vanna malar naeraadudhu | The colorful flower rich with honey sways gracefully. |
| Thaeneeyil ondru ingu poraadudhu | One among the bees struggles right here. |
| Thaen irukkum vanna malar naeraadudhu | The colorful flower rich with honey sways gracefully. |
| Thaeneeyil ondru ingu poraadudhu | One among the bees struggles right here. |
| Azhaikkindra kangal seiyum aanandha kolam | The inviting eyes draw a decorative pattern of joy. |
| Thadai podum ullam yaar seidha paavam | Whose past sin causes this heart to create obstacles? |
| Thadai podum ullam yaar seidha paavam | Whose past sin causes this heart to create obstacles? |
| Thalir maeni anna paedu ennam maarumaa | Will the heart of this tender-bodied swan ever change? |
| Male | |
| Mazhai tharumo en maegam | Will my cloud bestow rain? |
| Mayangudhammaa ennangal yaavum | All my thoughts are swooning in bliss, my dear. |
| Thogaikku thoodhuvan yaaro | Who is the messenger for this peahen? |
| Thol thotta thendraladi | It is the southern breeze that touched her shoulders. |
| Thodarndhu nee paadum raagam enna | What is the melody you continuously sing, |
| Pon vandae | O golden beetle? |
| Female | |
| Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm… | Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm… |
| Male | |
| Kovilukkul dheiva magal kudi yaerinaal | If the divine maiden resides inside the temple, |
| Kaadhalukkum endru aval padi yaeruvaal | When will she step up the stairs for love? |
| Kovilukkul dheiva magal kudi yaerinaal | If the divine maiden resides inside the temple, |
| Kaadhalukkum endru aval padi yaeruvaal | When will she step up the stairs for love? |
| Sirikkindra thanga sirppam thaeril varaadho | Won't this smiling golden sculpture arrive on a chariot? |
| Silai vannam angae kalai ullam ingae | The sculpted beauty is over there, but the artistic soul is here. |
| Nilai thannai solla thoodhuvan yengae | Where is the messenger to convey my true state? |
| Pizhaikkindra saedhi solla anbae odi vaa | Come running, my love, to give me news of survival! |
| Male | |
| Mazhai tharumo en maegam | Will my cloud bestow rain? |
| Mayangudhammaa ennangal yaavum | All my thoughts are swooning in bliss, my dear. |
| Thogaikku thoodhuvan yaaro | Who is the messenger for this peahen? |
| Thol thotta thendraladi | It is the southern breeze that touched her shoulders. |
| Thodarndhu nee paadum raagam enna | What is the melody you continuously sing, |
| Pon vandae | O golden beetle? |
| Female | |
| Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm… | Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm… |
ஆ... ஹஹஹாஹா ஹா...
ஆ ஹாஹ ஹாஹா.....
Aa… hahahaahaa haa…
Aa haaha haahaa…
மழை தருமோ என் மேகம்
மயங்குதம்மா எண்ணங்கள் யாவும்
தோகைக்குத் தூதுவன் யாரோ
தோள் தொட்டத் தென்றலடி
தொடர்ந்து நீ பாடும் ராகம் என்ன
பொன் வண்டே
Will my cloud bestow rain?
All my thoughts are swooning in bliss, my dear.
Who is the messenger for this peahen?
It is the southern breeze that touched her shoulders.
What is the melody you continuously sing,
O golden beetle?
மழை தருமோ என் மேகம்
மயங்குதம்மா எண்ணங்கள் யாவும்
தோகைக்குத் தூதுவன் யாரோ
தோள் தொட்டத் தென்றலடி
தொடர்ந்து நீ பாடும் ராகம் என்ன
பொன் வண்டே
Will my cloud bestow rain?
All my thoughts are swooning in bliss, my dear.
Who is the messenger for this peahen?
It is the southern breeze that touched her shoulders.
What is the melody you continuously sing,
O golden beetle?
ஆஹஹா... ஓஹொஹோ... ம்... ம்...
Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm…
தேன் இருக்கும் வண்ண மலர் நேராடுது
தேனீயில் ஒன்று இங்கு போராடுது
தேன் இருக்கும் வண்ண மலர் நேராடுது
தேனீயில் ஒன்று இங்கு போராடுது
அழைக்கின்ற கண்கள் செய்யும் ஆனந்தக் கோலம்
தடை போடும் உள்ளம் யார் செய்த பாவம்
தடை போடும் உள்ளம் யார் செய்த பாவம்
தளிர் மேனி அன்னப் பேடு எண்ணம் மாறுமா
The colorful flower rich with honey sways gracefully.
One among the bees struggles right here.
The colorful flower rich with honey sways gracefully.
One among the bees struggles right here.
The inviting eyes draw a decorative pattern of joy.
Whose past sin causes this heart to create obstacles?
Whose past sin causes this heart to create obstacles?
Will the heart of this tender-bodied swan ever change?
மழை தருமோ என் மேகம்
மயங்குதம்மா எண்ணங்கள் யாவும்
தோகைக்குத் தூதுவன் யாரோ
தோள் தொட்டத் தென்றலடி
தொடர்ந்து நீ பாடும் ராகம் என்ன
பொன் வண்டே
Will my cloud bestow rain?
All my thoughts are swooning in bliss, my dear.
Who is the messenger for this peahen?
It is the southern breeze that touched her shoulders.
What is the melody you continuously sing,
O golden beetle?
ஆஹஹா... ஓஹொஹோ... ம்... ம்...
Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm…
கோவிலுக்குள் தெய்வ மகள் குடியேறினாள்
காதலுக்குள் என்று அவள் படியேறுவாள்
கோவிலுக்குள் தெய்வ மகள் குடியேறினாள்
காதலுக்குள் என்று அவள் படியேறுவாள்
சிரிக்கின்ற தங்கச் சிற்பம் தேரில் வராதோ
சிலை வண்ணம் அங்கே கலை உள்ளம் இங்கே
நிலை தன்னை சொல்ல தூதுவன் எங்கே
பிழைக்கின்ற சேதி சொல்ல அன்பே ஓடி வா
If the divine maiden resides inside the temple,
When will she step up the stairs for love?
If the divine maiden resides inside the temple,
When will she step up the stairs for love?
Won't this smiling golden sculpture arrive on a chariot?
The sculpted beauty is over there, but the artistic soul is here.
Where is the messenger to convey my true state?
Come running, my love, to give me news of survival!
மழை தருமோ என் மேகம்
மயங்குதம்மா எண்ணங்கள் யாவும்
தோகைக்குத் தூதுவன் யாரோ
தோள் தொட்டத் தென்றலடி
தொடர்ந்து நீ பாடும் ராகம் என்ன
பொன் வண்டே
Will my cloud bestow rain?
All my thoughts are swooning in bliss, my dear.
Who is the messenger for this peahen?
It is the southern breeze that touched her shoulders.
What is the melody you continuously sing,
O golden beetle?
ஆஹஹா... ஓஹொஹோ... ம்... ம்...
Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm…
Aa… hahahaahaa haa…
Aa… hahahaahaa haa…
Aa haaha haahaa…
Aa haaha haahaa…
Mazhai tharumo en maegam
Will my cloud bestow rain?
Mayangudhammaa ennangal yaavum
All my thoughts are swooning in bliss, my dear.
Thogaikku thoodhuvan yaaro
Who is the messenger for this peahen?
Thol thotta thendraladi
It is the southern breeze that touched her shoulders.
Thodarndhu nee paadum raagam enna
What is the melody you continuously sing,
Pon vandae
O golden beetle?
Mazhai tharumo en maegam
Will my cloud bestow rain?
Mayangudhammaa ennangal yaavum
All my thoughts are swooning in bliss, my dear.
Thogaikku thoodhuvan yaaro
Who is the messenger for this peahen?
Thol thotta thendraladi
It is the southern breeze that touched her shoulders.
Thodarndhu nee paadum raagam enna
What is the melody you continuously sing,
Pon vandae
O golden beetle?
Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm…
Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm…
Thaen irukkum vanna malar naeraadudhu
The colorful flower rich with honey sways gracefully.
Thaeneeyil ondru ingu poraadudhu
One among the bees struggles right here.
Thaen irukkum vanna malar naeraadudhu
The colorful flower rich with honey sways gracefully.
Thaeneeyil ondru ingu poraadudhu
One among the bees struggles right here.
Azhaikkindra kangal seiyum aanandha kolam
The inviting eyes draw a decorative pattern of joy.
Thadai podum ullam yaar seidha paavam
Whose past sin causes this heart to create obstacles?
Thadai podum ullam yaar seidha paavam
Whose past sin causes this heart to create obstacles?
Thalir maeni anna paedu ennam maarumaa
Will the heart of this tender-bodied swan ever change?
Mazhai tharumo en maegam
Will my cloud bestow rain?
Mayangudhammaa ennangal yaavum
All my thoughts are swooning in bliss, my dear.
Thogaikku thoodhuvan yaaro
Who is the messenger for this peahen?
Thol thotta thendraladi
It is the southern breeze that touched her shoulders.
Thodarndhu nee paadum raagam enna
What is the melody you continuously sing,
Pon vandae
O golden beetle?
Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm…
Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm…
Kovilukkul dheiva magal kudi yaerinaal
If the divine maiden resides inside the temple,
Kaadhalukkum endru aval padi yaeruvaal
When will she step up the stairs for love?
Kovilukkul dheiva magal kudi yaerinaal
If the divine maiden resides inside the temple,
Kaadhalukkum endru aval padi yaeruvaal
When will she step up the stairs for love?
Sirikkindra thanga sirppam thaeril varaadho
Won't this smiling golden sculpture arrive on a chariot?
Silai vannam angae kalai ullam ingae
The sculpted beauty is over there, but the artistic soul is here.
Nilai thannai solla thoodhuvan yengae
Where is the messenger to convey my true state?
Pizhaikkindra saedhi solla anbae odi vaa
Come running, my love, to give me news of survival!
Mazhai tharumo en maegam
Will my cloud bestow rain?
Mayangudhammaa ennangal yaavum
All my thoughts are swooning in bliss, my dear.
Thogaikku thoodhuvan yaaro
Who is the messenger for this peahen?
Thol thotta thendraladi
It is the southern breeze that touched her shoulders.
Thodarndhu nee paadum raagam enna
What is the melody you continuously sing,
Pon vandae
O golden beetle?
Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm…
Aahahaa… ohoho… mm… mm…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic track captures the poetic expression of longing and emotional hesitation between lovers. The protagonist compares his beloved to a rain-bearing cloud, a divine statue inside a temple, and a nectar-rich flower, wondering if his devotion will be reciprocated with love (symbolized by rain). He questions nature—the breeze and the golden beetle—asking if they will act as emissaries to deliver his feelings. The lyrics beautifully blend hesitation and passion. While the eyes invite love, internal doubts create hurdles. The song concludes with a plea for the beloved to break through reservations and bring glad tidings of love, emphasizing how art, nature, and deep emotion converge in romantic yearning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Mazhai tharumo en maegam”
The beloved is metaphorically referred to as 'Maegam' (cloud), 'Thogai' (peahen), and 'Thanga sirppam' (golden sculpture), symbolizing her beauty, grace, and divine aura.
Personification
“Thol thotta thendraladi / Thodarndhu nee paadum raagam enna Pon vandae”
Nature is personified; the gentle breeze ('thendral') acts as a physical messenger, and the golden beetle ('pon vandu') is addressed as a singer.
Initial Consonant Rhyme (Moonaid/Alliteration)
“Thogaikku thoodhuvan yaaro / Thol thotta thendraladi”
Repetition of the 'Th' sound at the beginning of consecutive lines ('Thogaikku', 'Thol', 'Thodarndhu').
Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Silai vannam angae kalai ullam ingae / Nilai thannai solla thoodhuvan yengae”
The second consonant 'la' matches in 'Silai' and 'Nilai', creating a pleasing lyrical flow.
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Trivia
The song features in the 1978 Tamil film 'Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala!', directed by R. C. Sakthi and starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi. The soundtrack was composed by Shyam, with lyrics penned by the legendary Kannadasan.
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