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Lyrics & meaning

Mazhai Varuthu

From Raja Kaiya Vacha · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Raja Kaiya Vacha
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
23 May 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Laalaala laalaala laalaa laalaala laalaala laa
Laalaa laalaalalaa lalala laalaa laalaalalaa
Mazhai varudhu mazhai varudhu
Kudai kondu vaa
Maanae un maaraappilae hoi
Veyil varudhu veyil varudhu
Nizhal kondu vaa
Mannaa un paeranbilae
Mazhai pol neeyae pozhindhaai thaenae
Mazhai varudhu mazhai varudhu
Kudai kondu vaa
Maanae un maaraappilae hoi
Veyil varudhu veyil varudhu
Nizhal kondu vaa
Mannaa un paeranbilae
Mazhai pol neeyae pozhindhaai thaenae
Mazhai varudhu mazhai varudhu
Kudai kondu vaa
Maanae un maaraappilae
Iravum illai
Pagalum illai
Inaindha kaiyil
Pirivum illai
Sugangal yaavum alandhu paarppom
Nadhigal meedhum nadandhu paarppom
Nadhigal meedhum nadandhu paarppom
Sugangal yaavum alandhu paarppom
Unadhu tholil naan pillai polae
Uranga vaendum kannaa vaa
Mazhai varudhu mazhai varudhu
Kudai kondu vaa
Maanae un maaraappilae hoi
Veyil varudhu veyil varudhu
Nizhal kondu vaa
Mannaa un paeranbilae
Mazhai pol neeyae pozhindhaai thaenae
Mazhai varudhu mazhai varudhu
Kudai kondu vaa
Maanae un maaraappilae hoi
Veyil varudhu veyil varudhu
Nizhal kondu vaa
Mannaa un paeranbilae
Kadandha kaalam
Marandhu povom
Karangal saerthu
Nadandhu povom
Ulagam engum namadhu aatchi
Nilamum vaanum adharkku saatchi
Nilamum vaanum namadhu aatchi
Ulagam engum atharkku saatchi
Ilaiya thendral thaalaattu paadum
Iniya raagam kaetkum vaa
Veyil varudhu veyil varudhu
Nizhal kondu vaa
Mannaa un paeranbilae hoi
Mazhai varudhu mazhai varudhu
Kudai kondu vaa
Maanae un maaraappilae
Mazhai pol neeyae pozhindhaai thaenae
Mazhai varudhu mazhai varudhu
Kudai kondu vaa
Maanae un maaraappilae hoi
Veyil varudhu veyil varudhu
Nizhal kondu vaa
Mannaa un paeranbilae
La la la, la la la, la la, la la la, la la la, la
La la, la la la la, la la la, la la, la la la la
The rain is coming, the rain is coming,
bring an umbrella,
with the drape of your saree, my deer! Hoy!
The sun is beating down,
bring some shade,
with your deep love, my king!
You showered over me like rain, my honey!
The rain is coming, the rain is coming,
bring an umbrella,
with the drape of your saree, my deer! Hoy!
The sun is beating down,
bring some shade,
with your deep love, my king!
You showered over me like rain, my honey!
The rain is coming, the rain is coming,
bring an umbrella,
with the drape of your saree, my deer!
There is no night,
there is no day,
and in our joined hands,
there is no parting.
Let us taste every joy,
let us even walk across the rivers!
Let us even walk across the rivers,
let us taste every joy!
Upon your shoulder, like a child,
I want to sleep; come to me, my love!
The rain is coming, the rain is coming,
bring an umbrella,
with the drape of your saree, my deer! Hoy!
The sun is beating down,
bring some shade,
with your deep love, my king!
You showered over me like rain, my honey!
The rain is coming, the rain is coming,
bring an umbrella,
with the drape of your saree, my deer! Hoy!
The sun is beating down,
bring some shade,
with your deep love, my king!
The days of the past,
let us forget them.
Holding hands together,
let us walk ahead.
Across the whole world is our reign,
the earth and sky bear witness to it!
The earth and sky are our realm,
the whole world bears witness to it!
The gentle breeze sings a lullaby,
a sweet tune is heard; come to me!
The sun is beating down,
bring some shade,
with your deep love, my king! Hoy!
The rain is coming, the rain is coming,
bring an umbrella,
with the drape of your saree, my deer!
You showered over me like rain, my honey!
The rain is coming, the rain is coming,
bring an umbrella,
with the drape of your saree, my deer! Hoy!
The sun is beating down,
bring some shade,
with your deep love, my king!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a playful and deeply romantic duet expressing eternal love and emotional shelter. The lovers frame rain and heat as metaphors for life's changing seasons and challenges, emphasizing that their love provides shade and shelter against all adversity. They celebrate togetherness, declaring that day or night, their bond remains inseparable as they walk hand in hand toward a shared future. In the second stanza, they resolve to leave the past behind and build a world where their love reigns supreme, witnessed by the earth and the sky. Nature itself harmonizes with their passion, as the gentle breeze sings lullabies to comfort them. Overall, the song portrays love as a protective, joyful, and timeless sanctuary.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Mazhai pol neeyae pozhindhaai thaenae”

Compares the deluge of love and sweetness to falling rain using the comparative marker 'pol'.

Repetition (Anaphora)

“Mazhai varudhu mazhai varudhu”

Repeats the phrase 'Mazhai varudhu' to create rhythmic emphasis and evocative imagery of approaching weather.

Parallelism and Rhyme (Emonai/Edhugai)

“Iravum illai / Pagalum illai”

Uses symmetrical structures ('Iravum illai / Pagalum illai') to express complete timelessness and unity.

Personification

“Ilaiya thendral thaalaattu paadum”

Attributes human behaviors to natural elements, portraying the wind as singing a lullaby.

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Trivia

'Mazhai Varudhu Mazhai Varudhu' is a famous track from the 1990 Tamil movie 'Raja Kaiya Vacha', starring Prabhu and Gautami. The music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by the celebrated poet Vaali. Sung by K. S. Chithra and Mano, the song is well-remembered for its catchy melody and visual romantic storytelling.

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