Megangale Mazhaikagathaan
From Manmadha Rathangal · 1980
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Manmadha Rathangal1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan | Clouds exist only to bring rain |
| En raagangalae unakagaththan | My melodies exist only for you |
| Nee ketta pinnum paadaamal ponaal | If I do not sing even after you ask |
| En paadal yaar ketpathu | Who else will listen to my song? |
| Female | |
| Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan | Clouds exist only to bring rain |
| En raagangalae unakagaththan | My melodies exist only for you |
| Nee ketta pinnum paadaamal ponaal | If I do not sing even after you ask |
| En paadal yaar ketpathu | Who else will listen to my song? |
| Female | |
| Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan | Clouds exist only to bring rain |
| En raagangalae unakagaththan | My melodies exist only for you |
| Female | |
| Pournami nilavil pavala malligai | Like coral jasmine under the full moon light |
| Malarvathai polae naan malarnthaen | I blossomed completely |
| Maargazhi paniyil unathu ninaivaal | In the chilly dew of Margazhi, lost in your thoughts |
| Kannurangaamal kaaththirunthaen | I stayed awake and kept waiting |
| Female | |
| Vaasalil kolam pottu vaithaen | I drew beautiful rangoli patterns at the threshold |
| Un varugaikku dheepam yaettri vaithaen | I lit lamps anticipating your arrival |
| Nee ketta pinnum paadaamal ponaal | If I do not sing even after you ask |
| En paadal yaar ketpathu… | Who else will listen to my song? |
| Female | |
| Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan | Clouds exist only to bring rain |
| En raagangalae unakagaththan | My melodies exist only for you |
| Female | |
| Ovvoru iravum paruva veenaiyai | Every night is born only to strum |
| Meettidaththaanae pirakkirathu | The veena of youth |
| Ovvoru idamum enathu maeniyil | Every single spot on my body |
| Unakkenaththaanae thudikkirathu…. | Yearns and beats only for you |
| Female | |
| Maamazhai saaral oraththilae | Beside the gentle spray of heavy rain |
| Unnai mani vizhi thedum mogaththilae | My gem-like eyes search for you in deep desire |
| Nee ketta pinnum paadamal ponaal | If I do not sing even after you ask |
| En paadal yaar ketpathu…. | Who else will listen to my song? |
| Female | |
| Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan | Clouds exist only to bring rain |
| En raagangalae unakagaththan | My melodies exist only for you |
| Mmmmmm…..unakagaththan | Mmmmmm... only for you |
| Mmmmmm…..unakagaththan | Mmmmmm... only for you |
மேகங்களே மழைக்காகத்தான்
என் ராகங்களே உனக்காகத்தான்
நீ கேட்ட பின்னும் பாடாமல் போனால்
என் பாடல் யார் கேட்பது......
Clouds exist only to bring rain
My melodies exist only for you
If I do not sing even after you ask
Who else will listen to my song?
மேகங்களே மழைக்காகத்தான்
என் ராகங்களே உனக்காகத்தான்
நீ கேட்ட பின்னும் பாடாமல் போனால்
என் பாடல் யார் கேட்பது......
Clouds exist only to bring rain
My melodies exist only for you
If I do not sing even after you ask
Who else will listen to my song?
மேகங்களே மழைக்காகத்தான்
என் ராகங்களே உனக்காகத்தான்
Clouds exist only to bring rain
My melodies exist only for you
பௌர்ணமி நிலவில் பவள மல்லிகை
மலர்வதை போலே நான் மலர்ந்தேன்
மார்கழி பனியில் உனது நினைவால்
கண்ணுறங்காமல் காத்திருந்தேன்
Like coral jasmine under the full moon light
I blossomed completely
In the chilly dew of Margazhi, lost in your thoughts
I stayed awake and kept waiting
வாசலில் கோலம் போட்டு வைத்தேன்
உன் வருகைக்கு தீபம் ஏற்றி வைத்தேன்
நீ கேட்ட பின்னும் பாடாமல் போனால்
என் பாடல் யார் கேட்பது......
I drew beautiful rangoli patterns at the threshold
I lit lamps anticipating your arrival
If I do not sing even after you ask
Who else will listen to my song?
மேகங்களே மழைக்காகத்தான்
என் ராகங்களே உனக்காகத்தான்
Clouds exist only to bring rain
My melodies exist only for you
ஒவ்வொரு இரவும் பருவ வீணையை
மீட்டிடத்தானே பிறக்கிறது
ஒவ்வொரு இடமும் எனது மேனியில்
உனக்கெனத்தானே துடிக்கிறது
Every night is born only to strum
The veena of youth
Every single spot on my body
Yearns and beats only for you
மாமலை சாரல் ஓரத்திலே
உன்னை மணி விழி தேடும் மோகத்திலே
நீ கேட்ட பின்னும் பாடாமல் போனால்
என் பாடல் யார் கேட்பது.....
Beside the gentle spray of heavy rain
My gem-like eyes search for you in deep desire
If I do not sing even after you ask
Who else will listen to my song?
மேகங்களே மழைக்காகத்தான்
என் ராகங்களே உனக்காகத்தான்
ம்ம்ம்ம்....உனக்காகத்தான்
ம்ம்ம்ம்.....உனக்காகத்தான்.....
Clouds exist only to bring rain
My melodies exist only for you
Mmmmmm... only for you
Mmmmmm... only for you
Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan
Clouds exist only to bring rain
En raagangalae unakagaththan
My melodies exist only for you
Nee ketta pinnum paadaamal ponaal
If I do not sing even after you ask
En paadal yaar ketpathu
Who else will listen to my song?
Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan
Clouds exist only to bring rain
En raagangalae unakagaththan
My melodies exist only for you
Nee ketta pinnum paadaamal ponaal
If I do not sing even after you ask
En paadal yaar ketpathu
Who else will listen to my song?
Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan
Clouds exist only to bring rain
En raagangalae unakagaththan
My melodies exist only for you
Pournami nilavil pavala malligai
Like coral jasmine under the full moon light
Malarvathai polae naan malarnthaen
I blossomed completely
Maargazhi paniyil unathu ninaivaal
In the chilly dew of Margazhi, lost in your thoughts
Kannurangaamal kaaththirunthaen
I stayed awake and kept waiting
Vaasalil kolam pottu vaithaen
I drew beautiful rangoli patterns at the threshold
Un varugaikku dheepam yaettri vaithaen
I lit lamps anticipating your arrival
Nee ketta pinnum paadaamal ponaal
If I do not sing even after you ask
En paadal yaar ketpathu…
Who else will listen to my song?
Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan
Clouds exist only to bring rain
En raagangalae unakagaththan
My melodies exist only for you
Ovvoru iravum paruva veenaiyai
Every night is born only to strum
Meettidaththaanae pirakkirathu
The veena of youth
Ovvoru idamum enathu maeniyil
Every single spot on my body
Unakkenaththaanae thudikkirathu….
Yearns and beats only for you
Maamazhai saaral oraththilae
Beside the gentle spray of heavy rain
Unnai mani vizhi thedum mogaththilae
My gem-like eyes search for you in deep desire
Nee ketta pinnum paadamal ponaal
If I do not sing even after you ask
En paadal yaar ketpathu….
Who else will listen to my song?
Megangalae mazhaikkagaththaan
Clouds exist only to bring rain
En raagangalae unakagaththan
My melodies exist only for you
Mmmmmm…..unakagaththan
Mmmmmm... only for you
Mmmmmm…..unakagaththan
Mmmmmm... only for you
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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