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Megangale Mazhaikagathaan

From Manmadha Rathangal · 1980

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Manmadha Rathangal
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
7 Nov 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan
En raagangalae unakagaththan
Nee ketta pinnum paadaamal ponaal
En paadal yaar ketpathu
Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan
En raagangalae unakagaththan
Nee ketta pinnum paadaamal ponaal
En paadal yaar ketpathu
Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan
En raagangalae unakagaththan
Pournami nilavil pavala malligai
Malarvathai polae naan malarnthaen
Maargazhi paniyil unathu ninaivaal
Kannurangaamal kaaththirunthaen
Vaasalil kolam pottu vaithaen
Un varugaikku dheepam yaettri vaithaen
Nee ketta pinnum paadaamal ponaal
En paadal yaar ketpathu…
Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan
En raagangalae unakagaththan
Ovvoru iravum paruva veenaiyai
Meettidaththaanae pirakkirathu
Ovvoru idamum enathu maeniyil
Unakkenaththaanae thudikkirathu….
Maamazhai saaral oraththilae
Unnai mani vizhi thedum mogaththilae
Nee ketta pinnum paadamal ponaal
En paadal yaar ketpathu….
Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan
En raagangalae unakagaththan
Mmmmmm…..unakagaththan
Mmmmmm…..unakagaththan
Clouds are meant only for the rain,
my melodies are meant only for you.
If I do not sing even after you ask,
who else will listen to my song?
Clouds are meant only for the rain,
my melodies are meant only for you.
If I do not sing even after you ask,
who else will listen to my song?
Clouds are meant only for the rain,
my melodies are meant only for you.
Like coral jasmine blooming
under the light of the full moon, I blossomed.
In the cold mist of Margazhi (winter month), thinking of you,
I stayed awake and waited.
I drew a kolam (traditional floor pattern) at the doorway,
and lit a lamp welcoming your arrival.
If I do not sing even after you ask,
who else will listen to my song?
Clouds are meant only for the rain,
my melodies are meant only for you.
Every night is born
only to play the veena (stringed instrument) of youth.
Every part of my body
throbs only for you.
Beside the drizzling slopes of the great mountain,
my bright eyes search for you in passionate longing.
If I do not sing even after you ask,
who else will listen to my song?
Clouds are meant only for the rain,
my melodies are meant only for you.
Mmm... only for you.
Mmm... only for you...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic song expresses deep devotion, passion, and longing. The protagonist draws a poetic parallel between natural phenomena—such as clouds existing solely to yield rain—and her own artistic expression, stating that her music and beauty exist purely for her beloved. She describes her restless nights of waiting for his arrival, decorating her home with decorative patterns and lit lamps, and yearning for his loving touch.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

“Pournami nilavil pavala malligai / Malarvathai polae naan malarnthaen”

Compares her personal blossoming and emotional opening to the blooming of coral jasmine ('pavala malligai') under a full moon.

Uruvagaimai (Metaphor)

“Ovvoru iravum paruva veenaiyai”

Describes youth as a musical instrument ('paruva veenai' / veena of youth) meant to be played during romantic nights.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan / En raagangalae unakagaththan”

The second letters 'ga' in 'Megangalae' and 'raagangalae' rhyme, adding melodic flow to the refrain.

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Trivia

Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, 'Megangalae Mazhaikkagaththaan' highlights Vani Jairam's classical vocal agility. The song remains a classic example of late 1970s / early 1980s Tamil film compositions that blend classical ragas with evocative romantic imagery.

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