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Lyrics & meaning

Mella Varum Kaatru

From Galatta Kalyanam · 1968

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Galatta Kalyanam
Movie release year
1968
Lyrics added on
27 Nov 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mella varum kaatru
Solli tharum paattu
Kannendra mozhi paarthu
Pennendra sruthi saerthu
Mella varum kaatru
Solli tharum paattu
Kannendra mozhi paarthu
Pennendra sruthi saerthu
Aanippon maeniyai
Aasaiyil anaithida
Kaanikkai koduththadhum
Naetrallavo
Panimalar azhaginil
Mayangida aruginil
Vanthaal indrae vaa………
Mella varum kaatru
Solli tharum paattu
Kannendra mozhi paarthu
Pennendra sruthi saerthu
Thalaivan thalaivi vizhiyaal
Mozhinthaal kaadhal
Thaniyae pirinthae
Thazhuvaadhirunthaal oodal
Female :Avanum avalum silaiyaai
Irunthaal koyil
Idhayam muzhudhum
Anbaai irunthaal kaadhal
Kaadhalan pesida
Maadhulampoovinil
Thaen thuli
Koduthadhum neeyallavo
Female :Unakkulla mayakkathil
Enakkulla baakiyai
Thanthaal indrae thaa….aaa
Mella varum kaatru
Solli tharum paattu
Kannendra mozhi paarthu
Pennendra sruthi saerthu
Malarnthaal kaninthaal
Madi mael vizhunthaal paavai
Medhuvaai padarum kodi pol
Valainthaal thogai
Yaarumillaadhoru
Naerathilae unnai
Vaavena azhaithadhum
Naanallavo
Female :Naalenna pozhudhenna
Aaramba paadathai
Sonnaal indrae sol…
Mella varum kaatru
Female :Solli tharum paattu
Male :Kannendra mozhi paarthu
Female :Pennendra sruthi saerthu
The gently blowing breeze
Is teaching a song,
Reading the language of the eyes,
Blending with the pitch of a woman.
The gently blowing breeze
Is teaching a song,
Reading the language of the eyes,
Blending with the pitch of a woman.
To embrace this pure golden body
With eager desire,
Wasn't the offering given
Just yesterday?
To be enchanted by this dewy flower's beauty,
If you want to come close,
Come today itself...
The gently blowing breeze
Is teaching a song,
Reading the language of the eyes,
Blending with the pitch of a woman.
When lovers speak through their eyes,
It is love;
When staying apart alone without embracing,
It is a lovers' quarrel.
Female: If he and she stand like statues,
It becomes a temple;
When the whole heart
Is filled with love, it is romance.
When the lover spoke,
Like honey from a pomegranate flower,
That sweet drop—
Wasn't it you who gave it?
Female: In the passionate trance you feel,
Whatever remains owed to me,
If you give it, give it today...
The gently blowing breeze
Is teaching a song,
Reading the language of the eyes,
Blending with the pitch of a woman.
When she blooms and ripens,
And falls into your lap, she is a darling;
Like a creeper spreading softly,
When she curves gracefully, she is like a peacock.
At a time when no one was around,
Calling out to you
To come close—
Wasn't that me?
Female: Why look for another day or time?
The very first lesson of love,
If you are going to teach it, teach it today...
The gently blowing breeze
Female: Is teaching a song,
Male: Reading the language of the eyes,
Female: Blending with the pitch of a woman.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Mella Varum Kaatru from Galatta Kalyanam (1968) is a romantic duet expressing the deep affection and romantic harmony between two lovers. The lyrics draw parallels between music and romance, equating unspoken visual communication to a unique language and womanhood to musical pitch. The couple fondly recall tender moments shared together and express eagerness for affection without delay. Rich in natural imagery, the song compares emotional warmth and physical intimacy to blooming flowers, dewdrops, and winding creepers, portraying love as a sacred union of two souls.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Rupakam)

“Kannendra mozhi paarthu / Pennendra sruthi saerthu”

Equating the expression of eyes to a language ('Kannendra mozhi') and womanhood to a musical pitch ('Pennendra sruthi').

Second-letter Rhyme (Edugai)

“Mella varum kaatru / Solli tharum paattu”

The second consonant 'll' is repeated across successive lines creating poetic cadence.

Simile (Uvamai)

“Medhuvaai padarum kodi pol”

Comparing the female form gently wrapping around her lover to a slowly spreading vine or creeper.

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Trivia

Galatta Kalyanam (1968) features music composed by M.S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Vaali. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa in the lead roles, and this famous duet was rendered by T.M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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