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Megangale Parungalen

From Santhosa Kanavugal · 1985

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
Shyam
Movie name
Santhosa Kanavugal
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
22 Aug 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Megangalae …paarungalen
Andhiyilae sooriyanaam
Asthamanam vaigaraiyaam
Engal vaazhvilae… engal vaazhvilae
Megangalae ..paarungalen
Andhiyilae sooriyanaam
Asthamanam vaigaraiyaam
Engal vaazhvilae… engal vaazhvilae
Nenjam ondrae ulladhu
Ninaivugal angae aayiram
Kangal rendae ulladhu
Kanavugal anagae aayiram
Nenjil ulla aasaigal
Ponnil seidha oosigal
Ponnin oosi kannil kaayam seidhadhu
Yaarai novadhu …yaarai novadhu
Megangalae ..paarungalen
Andhiyilae sooriyanaam
Asthamanam vaigaraiyaam
Engal vaazhvilae… engal vaazhvilae
Oomaikellam raagama
Adharkkoru pakka melama
Kaanal neeril odama
Karaiyil sendru seruma
Kangal rendum ponadhu
Kadhai ennavanadhu
Kaalam ennum devan thandha thandanai
Iniyaen sindhanai… iniyaen sindhanai
Megangalae ..paarungalen
Both :Andhiyilae sooriyanaam
Asthamanam vaigaraiyaam
Engal vaazhvilae… engal vaazhvilae
Oh clouds, please look at us
The sun rises at dusk, they say,
And sunset comes at dawn,
In our lives... in our lives
Oh clouds, please look at us
The sun rises at dusk, they say,
And sunset comes at dawn,
In our lives... in our lives
There is only one heart,
Yet a thousand memories live there
There are only two eyes,
Yet a thousand dreams are there
The desires inside our heart
Are like needles made of gold
And that golden needle has wounded our eyes
Whom can we blame... whom can we blame?
Oh clouds, please look at us
The sun rises at dusk, they say,
And sunset comes at dawn,
In our lives... in our lives
Is there a melody for someone who is mute,
And beats of a drum to accompany it?
Can a boat sail on a mirage,
And will it ever reach the shore?
Both eyes are gone now,
What has become of our story?
This is the punishment given by the god of time,
Why brood over it anymore... why worry anymore?
Oh clouds, please look at us
The sun rises at dusk, they say,
And sunset comes at dawn,
In our lives... in our lives
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Megangalae Paarungalen' from Santhosa Kanavugal (1985) is a deeply emotional lament about grief, disillusionment, and tragic fate. The protagonists call upon the clouds to witness the inverted reality of their lives, where dusk feels like dawn and twilight brings no resolution. Despite having only one heart and two eyes, they are overwhelmed by thousands of haunting memories and broken dreams that inflict pain rather than joy. Using vivid imagery such as a golden needle piercing the eye or a boat trying to cross a mirage, lyricist Pulamaipithan captures the impossibility of their happiness and their ultimate resignation to the harsh punishments of time.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Paradox / Irony

“Asthamanam vaigaraiyaam”

Equating sunset (astamanam) with dawn (vaigarai) to emphasize the inverted, unnatural state of despair in their lives.

Metaphor

“Ponnil seidha oosigal”

Describing desires as golden needles ('Ponnil seidha oosigal') which sound precious but end up causing deep injury to the eyes/vision.

Rhetorical Question

“Kaanal neeril odama Karaiyil sendru seruma”

Asking if a boat can sail in a mirage to express the absolute impossibility and futility of their hopes.

Personification

“Kaalam ennum devan thandha thandanai”

Addressing time as a divine entity/god ('Kaalam ennum devan') who actively doles out cruel punishment.

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Trivia

Santhosa Kanavugal (1985) features music by Shyam, a highly respected composer who worked extensively in both Malayalam and Tamil cinema during the late 70s and 80s. Lyricist Pulamaipithan, known for his classical mastery and philosophical depth, penned these poignant lines capturing emotional turmoil through vivid, contrasting imagery.

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