- Lyricist
- Kalaipuli S. Thanu
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Nallavan (1988)
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Melam kotti thaali kattum naalum nerunguthu
Ilamangai unnai kattikkavae manasu thavikkuthu
Female :Melam kotti thaali kattum naalum nerunguthu
Manavaalan unnai kattikkavae manasu thavikkuthu
Azhagu mugam thaamarai pol sivappathennavo
Idhzh vaai thiranthu ennai azhaikka thudippathennavo
Melam kotti thaali kattum naalum nerunguthu
Manavaalan unnai kattikkavae manasu thavikkuthu
Neeyo thenmathurai veeranallavaa
Kadhal thana thodukkum maaranallavaa
Neeyo thenmathurai veeranallavaa
Kadhal thana thodukkum maaranallavaa
Paththu viral arputhangal
Meththaiyila solli thara varavaa
Chiththiramae unnudalil
Muththamenum muththiraigal tharavaa
Mannavanae nenjaththinai
Indru killi vidattumaa
Maalai vizhum neram varum
Andru ennai tharattumaa
Male :Nyayiru oliyae naanunthan vazhiyae
Melam kotti thaali kattum naalum nerunguthu
Manavaalan unnai kattikkavae manasu thavikkuthu
Azhagu mugam thaamarai pol sivappathennavo
Idhzh vaai thiranthu ennai azhaikka thudippathennavo
Aaa….aa…aa….aa…aa….
Melam kotti thaali kattum naalum nerunguthu
Ilamangai unnai kattikkavae manasu thavikkuthu
Poomagal meniyindru pooththeppadiyo
Punnagaiyil muththukkalai saerththatheppadiyo
Poomagal meniyindru pooththeppadiyo
Punnagaiyil muththukkalai saerththatheppadiyo
Vennilavil kendai meengal
Rendu thulli thirigirathae
Vaanaththilae oonjal katti
Manam aada thudikkirathae
Thulli varum pullimayil dhinam
Palli kolla varumo
Chinna idai minnal vanthu ennai
Thottu thazhuvidumo
Female :Sanga thamizhae santhanaththin maname
Melam kotti thaali kattum naalum nerunguthu
Ilamangai unnai kattikkavae manasu thavikkuthu
Female :Melam kotti thaali kattum naalum nerunguthu
Manavaalan unnai kattikkavae manasu thavikkuthu
Azhagu mugam thaamarai pol sivappathennavo
Idhzh vaai thiranthu ennai azhaikka thudippathennavo
Melam kotti thaali kattum naalum nerunguthu
Manavaalan unnai kattikkavae manasu thavikkuthu
Male :Melam kotti thaali kattum naalum nerunguthu
Ilamangai unnai kattikkavae manasu thavikkuthu
Nana naa
Male :Nana naa
Female :Nana naanaa
Male :Nana naanaa
The day to beat the drums and tie the wedding knot is drawing near,
My heart longs to hold you close, young woman!
Female: The day to beat the drums and tie the wedding knot is drawing near,
My heart longs to hold you close, my bridegroom!
Why is your lovely face blushing red like a lotus?
Why do your lips part, longing to call out to me?
The day to beat the drums and tie the wedding knot is drawing near,
My heart longs to hold you close, my bridegroom!
Aren't you the brave hero of South Madurai?
Aren't you the god of love who shoots arrows of romance?
Aren't you the brave hero of South Madurai?
Aren't you the god of love who shoots arrows of romance?
The wonders of my ten fingers—
Shall I come to the bed and teach them to you?
Oh beautiful picture, upon your body,
Shall I imprint the seal of my kisses?
Oh my king, shall I playfully pinch
Your heart today?
When the moment comes to exchange wedding garlands,
Shall I surrender myself to you on that day?
Male: Oh ray of sunlight, I will follow your path!
The day to beat the drums and tie the wedding knot is drawing near,
My heart longs to hold you close, my bridegroom!
Why is your lovely face blushing red like a lotus?
Why do your lips part, longing to call out to me?
Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah...
The day to beat the drums and tie the wedding knot is drawing near,
My heart longs to hold you close, young woman!
How did this flower-like body blossom today?
How did pearls gather into your smile?
How did this flower-like body blossom today?
How did pearls gather into your smile?
In the bright moonlight, like two dancing fish,
Your eyes are leaping with joy!
Building a swing in the sky,
My heart yearns to sway!
Will that prancing, spotted peahen
Come to share my bed every day?
Will that flash of lightning, her slender waist,
Come touch and embrace me?
Female: Oh sweet Sangam Tamil (classical poetry), oh fragrance of sandalwood!
The day to beat the drums and tie the wedding knot is drawing near,
My heart longs to hold you close, young woman!
Female: The day to beat the drums and tie the wedding knot is drawing near,
My heart longs to hold you close, my bridegroom!
Why is your lovely face blushing red like a lotus?
Why do your lips part, longing to call out to me?
The day to beat the drums and tie the wedding knot is drawing near,
My heart longs to hold you close, my bridegroom!
Male: The day to beat the drums and tie the wedding knot is drawing near,
My heart longs to hold you close, young woman!
Na na naa
Male: Na na naa
Female: Na na naanaa
Male: Na na naanaa
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a joyful romantic duet between lovers anticipating their upcoming wedding day. The lyrics convey the thrill, intimacy, and eager anticipation of tying the sacred wedding knot ('Thali'). The lovers praise each other's beauty, comparing the groom to a heroic prince of Madurai and the god of love, and the bride to a flower-like maiden whose smile hides pearls and whose eyes sparkle like fish in moonlight.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Azhagu mugam thaamarai pol sivappathennavo”
Compares the bride's blushing face to a blooming lotus flower.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Punnagaiyil muththukkalai saerththatheppadiyo”
Metaphorically compares the bride's smile to precious pearls.
Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thulli varum pullimayil dhinam / Palli kolla varumo”
Matching initial consonant sounds in consecutive lines ('Thulli' / 'Palli', 'Chinna' / 'Thottu').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Sanga thamizhae santhanaththin maname”
Describes the lover using classical Tamil cultural icons: Sangam Tamil literature and sandalwood fragrance.
Did you know?
Trivia
The film 'Nallavan' (1988) featured music composed by Chandrabose, with lyrics penned by noted film producer-lyricist Kalaipuli S. Thanu. The duet is rendered by veteran playback singers Malaysia Vasudevan and K. S. Chithra.
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