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Lyrics & meaning

Medaiyil Aadidum

From Vandikkaran Magan · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Vandikkaran Magan
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
8 Sept 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Medaiyil aadidum melliya poongattru
Nee aadaiyil aadinaal manmathan vilaiyaatte
Medaiyil aadidum melliya poongattru
Nee aadaiyil aadinaal manmathan vilaiyaatte
Menagai poloru punnagai pudhupaattae
Un meaniyin saayalo aanantha neeroottrae
Medaiyil aadidum melliya poongattru
Nee aadaiyil aadinaal manmathan vilaiyaatte
Pazhukka pazhukka rasam pizhiya pizhiya
Pazham ulloora kalloora thallaadumo
Pazhukka pazhukka rasam pizhiya pizhiya
Pazham ulloora kalloora thallaadumo
Kudikka kudikka manam mithakka mithakka
Dhinam vandaattam kondaattam undaagumo
Odai meenaada odai neer vendum
Uravinil naanaala oruvan nee vendum
Medaiyil aadidum melliya poongattru
Nee aadaiyil aadinaal manmathan vilaiyaatte
Odiya odiya idai neliya neliya nadai
Ullaasa pallaakkil oorkolamo
Odiya odiya idai neliya neliya nadai
Ullaasa pallaakkil oorkolamo
Nerunga nerunga mella odhunga odhunga
Enum oodalgal yuvarani oyyaramo
Maalai idalaamo manjam varalaamo
Selaiyai thodalaamo kaigal padalaamo
Medaiyil aadidum melliya poongattru
Nee aadaiyil aadinaal manmathan vilaiyaatte
Nazhuva nazhuva ennai thazhuva thazhuva varum
Viththaigal kannaa un vellottamo
Male :Mayakki mayakki pinbu maraiththu maraiththu
Vaiththal anbe un selvaakkin adaiyaalamo
Kadhal vilaiyaada kava kidaiyaatho
Male :Kaaval thadai pottaal aaval meeraatho
Medaiyil aadidum melliya poongattru
Male :Nee aadaiyil aadinaal manmathan vilaiyaatte
A gentle breeze dancing on the stage,
when you sway within your dress, it is the god of love's playful game.
A gentle breeze dancing on the stage,
when you sway within your dress, it is the god of love's playful game.
A smile like Menaka’s is a brand-new song,
and the glow of your body is a fountain of joy.
A gentle breeze dancing on the stage,
when you sway within your dress, it is the god of love's playful game.
As it ripens fully and the sweet juice is pressed,
does the fruit sway as intoxication wells up within?
As it ripens fully and the sweet juice is pressed,
does the fruit sway as intoxication wells up within?
As one drinks and drinks, and the heart floats in bliss,
will there be a honeybee's joyful celebration every day?
For the fish to swim, the stream needs water;
for me to rule in this bond of love, I need only you.
A gentle breeze dancing on the stage,
when you sway within your dress, it is the god of love's playful game.
With a slender waist bending and a swaying graceful step,
is this a joyful procession on a royal palanquin?
With a slender waist bending and a swaying graceful step,
is this a joyful procession on a royal palanquin?
As I draw nearer, you slowly pull away;
is this lovers' tiff a princess's stylish charm?
May I place a garland on you? May I come to the bed?
May I touch your sari? May my hands hold you?
A gentle breeze dancing on the stage,
when you sway within your dress, it is the god of love's playful game.
Slipping away and then returning to embrace me,
are these charming tricks just a rehearsal, my love?
Enchanting me and then keeping yourself hidden away,
is that a sign of your hold over me, my darling?
Is there no open door for love to play?
If a guard puts up a barrier, won't desire overflow?
A gentle breeze dancing on the stage,
when you sway within your dress, it is the god of love's playful game.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Medaiyil Aadidum Melliya Poongattru from Vandikkaran Magan (1978) is a classic romantic duet composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Vaali, sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam. The song captures a flirtatious, sensual exchange between lovers, comparing the female lead's grace and beauty to gentle breezes, celestial dancers like Menaka, and sweet ripening fruit. Throughout the song, the lovers exchange teasing verses about closeness, intimacy, and overcoming barriers of hesitation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Medaiyil aadidum melliya poongattru”

Repetition of the 'M' sound at the beginning of words ('Medaiyil', 'melliya') creates a soft and melodic phonetic quality.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Pazhukka pazhukka rasam pizhiya pizhiya”

Doubling words such as 'pazhukka pazhukka' and 'pizhiya pizhiya' intensifies the action and poetic rhythm.

Uvamai (Simile)

“Menagai poloru punnagai pudhupaattae”

Comparing the heroine's smile to the legendary nymph Menaka ('Menagai poloru punnagai').

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Odai meenaada odai neer vendum”

The second letter 'd' aligns in 'Odai' and 'Uravinil' across consecutive lines for poetic harmony.

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Trivia

Vandikkaran Magan (1978) featured Jaishankar and Jayachitra. The music by M. S. Viswanathan blends classical Tamil lyricism with catchy 1970s rhythm patterns, highlighted by the vibrant vocal chemistry between S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam.

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