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Lyrics & meaning

Mazhaye Mazhaye

From June R · 2006

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Sujatha
Music director
Sharreth
Details
June R2006

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Rim jim Rim jim Rim jim rim jim Rim jim rim jim Rim jim rim jim Rim jim rim jim Rim jim rim jim Rim jim rim jimOh rain, oh rain! A shimmering curtain of water!
Female
Mazhaiyae mazhaiyae Neerin thiraiyae Vaanam ezhudhumChorus :Vaanam ezhudhumFemale :Kavidhai thuliyaeChorus :Kavidhai thuliyaeFemale :Megathin sirippoliyae Vaanavillae niram ezhu koodi Oonjalaadi oviyam theetugindradhae Indha neerin paalam Vaanam mannai inaikiradhae Iyarkai azhagae ….rim jimA drop of poetry written by the sky, the ringing laughter of clouds!
Female
Mazhaiayae mazhaiyae Neerin thiraiyaeSwinging across millions of hues, the rainbow paints a vibrant masterpiece.
Female
Bhoomi dhegamae Adhil..vizhum…mazhai…thuli Indha ulagin jeevanaagumae Nenjam engum Nambikkai pookal thondrumThis bridge of water connects the sky to the earth, oh pure beauty of nature!
Female
Varanda paalaigalae Aagum solaigalae Vaanam thandha dhaanam indha Mazhai neer dhaanae Rim jim rim jim rim jim rim jimThe raindrops falling upon the earth's body become the very life force of this world.
Female
Mazhaiyae mazhaiyaeFlowers of hope blossom everywhere across the human heart.
Male
…………………………………Dry deserts transform into lush green groves; this rainwater is a divine gift from the sky.
Female
Aadai thaandiyae Udal…manam…uyir…thodum Indha mazhayin neenda kaigalae Mazhai thodum Mannukum vaasam thondrumReaching beyond clothes, the long arms of this rain gently touch the body, mind, and soul.
Female
Nadhiyum kulikkindradhae Nanaiya vaa endradhae Paartha inbam paadhi inbam Nanaiven naanae Rim jim rim jim rim jim rim jimEven the soil touched by the rain begins to bloom with a sweet, earthy fragrance.
Female
Mazhaiyae mazhaiyae Neerin thiraiyae Vaanam ezhudhumChorus :Vaanam ezhudhumFemale :Kavidhai thuliyaeChorus :Kavidhai thuliyaeFemale :Megathin sirippoliyae Vaanavillae niram ezhu koodi Oonjalaadi oviyam theetugindradhae Indha neerin paalam Vaanam mannai inaikiradhae Iyarkai azhagae ….rim jimThe river itself bathes and calls us to get drenched; witnessing it is half the joy, but getting soaked in it is true bliss.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a poetically rich celebration of rain, depicting it as a divine bridge connecting heaven and earth. Through vivid imagery, rain is described as a collection of poetic drops penned by the sky and the joyful laughter of passing clouds that revitalizes all living beings.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Mazhaiyae mazhaiyae Neerin thiraiyae

Rain is poetically metaphorized as a curtain of water ('Neerin thiraiyae'), drops of poetry ('Kavidhai thuliyae'), and a bridge connecting sky and earth ('Neerin paalam').

Personification

Megathin sirippoliyae / Nadhiyum kulikkindradhae Nanaiya vaa endradhae

The song endows nature with human attributes, depicting clouds laughing ('Megathin sirippoliyae'), rain having long reaching arms ('Neenda kaigalae'), and rivers taking a bath while inviting people to join ('Nadhiyum kulikkindradhae Nanaiya vaa endradhae').

Visual and Olfactory Imagery

Vaanavillae niram ezhu koodi Oonjalaadi oviyam theetugindradhae

Creates rich sensory experiences of colorful rainbows swinging across the sky and the soothing fragrance of dry soil receiving rain ('Mannukum vaasam thondrum').

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Trivia

The soundtrack for 'June R' (2006) was composed by Malayalam music director Sharreth. Late lyricist Na. Muthukumar was widely praised for his evocative use of nature imagery in this song, capturing the comforting warmth and refreshing nature of rain.

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