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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
Details
Vandikkaran Magan1978

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Medaiyil aadidum melliya poongattruA gentle breeze dancing on the stage
Nee aadaiyil aadinaal manmathan vilaiyaatteIf you move inside your dress, it becomes Cupid's romantic game
Medaiyil aadidum melliya poongattruA gentle breeze dancing on the stage
Nee aadaiyil aadinaal manmathan vilaiyaatteIf you move inside your dress, it becomes Cupid's romantic game
Menagai poloru punnagai pudhupaattaeA smile like celestial Menaka, a brand new song
Un meaniyin saayalo aanantha neeroottraeThe reflection of your form is a fountain of pure bliss
Male
Medaiyil aadidum melliya poongattruA gentle breeze dancing on the stage
Nee aadaiyil aadinaal manmathan vilaiyaatteIf you move inside your dress, it becomes Cupid's romantic game
Female
Pazhukka pazhukka rasam pizhiya pizhiyaAs it ripens and ripens, as the sweet juice is squeezed and squeezed
Pazham ulloora kalloora thallaadumoDoes the fruit stagger within as liquor flows?
Pazhukka pazhukka rasam pizhiya pizhiyaAs it ripens and ripens, as the sweet juice is squeezed and squeezed
Pazham ulloora kalloora thallaadumoDoes the fruit stagger within as liquor flows?
Kudikka kudikka manam mithakka mithakkaAs one drinks and drinks, as the mind floats and floats
Dhinam vandaattam kondaattam undaagumoWill a daily celebration like a honeybee's hum arise?
Female
Odai meenaada odai neer vendumFor the stream fish to dance, stream water is essential
Uravinil naanaala oruvan nee vendumFor me to blossom in love, a man like you is essential
Male
Medaiyil aadidum melliya poongattruA gentle breeze dancing on the stage
Nee aadaiyil aadinaal manmathan vilaiyaatteIf you move inside your dress, it becomes Cupid's romantic game
Male
Odiya odiya idai neliya neliya nadaiA slender, slender waist swaying, a graceful stepping gait
Ullaasa pallaakkil oorkolamoIs this a grand procession on a joyous palanquin?
Odiya odiya idai neliya neliya nadaiA slender, slender waist swaying, a graceful stepping gait
Ullaasa pallaakkil oorkolamoIs this a grand procession on a joyous palanquin?
Nerunga nerunga mella odhunga odhungaAs I come closer, you slowly step back
Enum oodalgal yuvarani oyyaramoAre these playful lovers' tiffs the elegance of a princess?
Male
Maalai idalaamo manjam varalaamoMay I adorn you with a garland? May I come to the bed?
Selaiyai thodalaamo kaigal padalaamoMay I touch your dress? May my hands brush against you?
Male
Medaiyil aadidum melliya poongattruA gentle breeze dancing on the stage
Nee aadaiyil aadinaal manmathan vilaiyaatteIf you move inside your dress, it becomes Cupid's romantic game
Female
Nazhuva nazhuva ennai thazhuva thazhuva varumSlipping away and then coming closer to embrace me again and again
Viththaigal kannaa un vellottamoAre these clever tricks your trial run, my dear?
Male :Mayakki mayakki pinbu maraiththu maraiththuMale: Entrancing me first, and then hiding away
Vaiththal anbe un selvaakkin adaiyaalamoIs keeping it hidden a mark of your influence, my love?
Female
Kadhal vilaiyaada kava kidaiyaathoIs there no gate stopping us from playing the game of love?
Male :Kaaval thadai pottaal aaval meeraathoMale: Even if a guard places a barrier, won't burning desire overcome it?
Female
Medaiyil aadidum melliya poongattruA gentle breeze dancing on the stage
Male :Nee aadaiyil aadinaal manmathan vilaiyaatteMale: If you move inside your dress, it becomes Cupid's romantic game

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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