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Mazhai Vizhundhadhu Song Lyrics – Yemanukku Yeman

From Yemanukku Yeman · 1980

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
K. Chakravarthy
Movie name
Yemanukku Yeman
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
6 Sept 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mazhai vizhundhadhu kaatilae
Ai raama ai raama
Kani kanindhadhu veetilae
Ai raama ai raama
Mazhai vizhundhadhu kaatilae
Ai raama ai raama
Kani kanindhadhu veetilae
Ai raama ai raama
Kann irandum ippodhu oorgolam
Kaalam paarthu unnodu kalyanam
Kaaman devan sonna kadhai yeralaam
Mazhai vizhundhadhu kaatilae
Ai raama ai raama
Kani kanindhadhu veetilae
Ai raama ai raama
{Chinna ponnu aalaachu
Ennam vandhu naalaachu} (2)
Kanavaachu ippo nanvaachu
Kanavaachu ippo nanvaachu
Idho idho kulungudhu radham
{Thennam thoppu kaathaada
Selai thottu koothaada} (2)
Perumoochu ippa uruvaachu
Perumoochu ippa uruvaachu
Sugam sugam mayangudhu nidham
Mazhai vizhundhadhu kaatilae
Ai raama ai raama
Kani kanindhadhu veetilae
Ai raama ai raama
{Maadi veettu poonthottam
Mangai nenjil kondattam} (2)
Mudhal paattu oru adi kattu
Mudhal paattu oru adi kattu
Padha padha purinjathu swaram
{Irupathaandil muhdal paattu
Arubathaandil maru paattu} (2)
Swaram pottu thaala layam kootti
Swaram pottu thaala layam kootti
Sari sari mudhal irandu vari
Mazhai vizhundhadhu kaatilae
Ai raama ai raama
Female :Kani kanindhadhu veetilae
Ai raama ai raama
Kann irandum ippodhu oorgolam
Female :Kaalam paarthu unnodu kalyanam
Male :Kaaman devan sonna kadhai yeralaam
Rain fell in the forest,
Oh Rama, oh Rama!
The fruit ripened at home,
Oh Rama, oh Rama!
Rain fell in the forest,
Oh Rama, oh Rama!
The fruit ripened at home,
Oh Rama, oh Rama!
Both our eyes wander like a joyous procession,
Waiting for the right moment to marry you,
Endless are the stories told by the god of love!
Rain fell in the forest,
Oh Rama, oh Rama!
The fruit ripened at home,
Oh Rama, oh Rama!
The little girl has grown into a woman,
Many days have passed since these desires began!
It was once a dream, now it has come true,
It was once a dream, now it has come true!
Look, look, here sways the chariot!
As the breeze drifts through the coconut grove,
Teasing the saree and dancing with delight,
Deep sighs are rising now,
Deep sighs are rising now!
Sweet pleasure swoons every single day!
Rain fell in the forest,
Oh Rama, oh Rama!
The fruit ripened at home,
Oh Rama, oh Rama!
A terrace garden blooming with flowers,
A celebration in the young woman's heart!
For the first song, let us set the rhythm,
For the first song, let us set the rhythm!
Step by step, the melody makes sweet sense!
At twenty, it is the first song,
At sixty, it will be the next song!
Setting the notes and matching the rhythm,
Setting the notes and matching the rhythm,
Alright, alright, here come the first two lines!
Rain fell in the forest,
Oh Rama, oh Rama!
Female: The fruit has ripened at home,
Oh Rama, oh Rama!
Both our eyes wander like a joyous procession,
Female: Waiting for the right moment to marry you,
Male: The stories told by the god of love are endless!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic track 'Mazhai Vizhundhadhu Kaatilae' from the 1980 movie Yemanukku Yeman expresses the playful, passionate anticipation of love and marriage between lovers. Using vivid imagery of nature—such as rain in the woods and ripening fruit—the lyrics metaphorically describe youthful passion, romantic awakening, and the blossoming of affection. Kannadasan's lyrical brilliance blends sensual romanticism with traditional folk motifs and musical metaphors, celebrating youth and lifelong companionship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை)

“Mazhai vizhundhadhu kaatilae / Kani kanindhadhu veetilae”

'Mazhai vizhundhadhu kaatilae' (rain falling in the forest) and 'Kani kanindhadhu veetilae' (fruit ripening at home) serve as nature metaphors for romantic maturity and youthfulness.

Emoni / Second Letter Rhyme (எதுகை - Edhugai)

“Mazhai vizhundhadhu kaatilae / Kani kanindhadhu veetilae”

The second letters 'zhi' (ழ) in Mazhai and 'ni' (ணி) in Kani create rhyme and rhythmic flow.

Iyaibu / End Rhyme (இயைபு)

“Ai raama ai raama”

The lines end with rhythmic repetition of phrases like 'Ai raama ai raama' and rhyming endings such as 'kaatilae' and 'veetilae'.

Alliteration (மோனை - Monai)

“Kann irandum ippodhu oorgolam / Kaalam paarthu unnodu kalyanam”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'k' in 'Kann' and 'Kaalam', 'Kaaman'.

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Trivia

The film 'Yemanukku Yeman' (1980) features Sivaji Ganesan in the lead dual role and Sripriya as the heroine. The song was composed by veteran Telugu and Tamil music director K. Chakravarthy, with vocals rendered by legendary singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela.

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