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Lyrics & meaning

Mounam Enbadhu Kavithai

From Engirundho Vandhan · 1995

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Movie name
Engirundho Vandhan
Movie release year
1995
Lyrics added on
12 Oct 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Mounam enbathu kavithai mozhi
Intha maanguyil pesidum kangal vazhi
Mounam enpathu kavithai mozhi
Intha maanguyil pesidum kangal vazhi
Maanguyil pesidum kangal vazhi……aa….aa….
Vaarththai illaatha paadal idhu anbai
Vaarththidum unmai kadhal idhu
Vaarththai illaatha paadal idhu anbai
Vaarththidum unmai kadhal idhu
Kannae Un kann malarnthaal
Kaadellaam poochoriyum
Anbae nee kai anaiththaal
Anganagae paal vadiyum….
Mayangi mayangi thayangi thayangi
Tholil thogai saayumpothu
Male :Thirumba thirumba virunthu padaikkum naalail
Urakkam ingu yaedhu
: Magaraajan kaiyaal naanum
Manamaalai vaangi kondaen
Male :Ilamaanai maarbil naanum
Idhamaaga thaangi kondaen
Viral naagam varudida
Urugidum velai naanae
Male : Kacheri velai idhu
Kai kondu meettidavo
Kalyaana keerththangal
Ovvondraai kaattidavo
Mounam enbathu kavithai mozhi
Intha maanguyil pesidum kangal vazhi
Maanguyil pesidum kangal vazhi…..ee….ee….ee…
Unathu peyarai enathu udhadu
Naalum vedham pola odhum
Female :Udalum manamum uravu nadhiyin melae
Odam pola aadum
Nijam intha paasam pandham
Niram maarum pookkal alla
Female :Unakkaaga mannil vanthaen
Unai vittu engae sella
Piravigal pala varum
Pirivugal vaaraathammaa
Female :En jeevan mannavanae
Un vaasal thedi varum
Ennaalum un nizhalaai
Pinnodu odi varum
Mounam enbathu kavithai mozhi
Intha maanguyil pesidum kangal vazhi
Maanguyil pesidum kangal vazhi……aa….aa….
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Mm mm mmm... mm mm mmm...
Silence is the language of poetry,
Spoken through the eyes of this sweet cuckoo.
Silence is the language of poetry,
Spoken through the eyes of this sweet cuckoo.
Spoken through the eyes of this sweet cuckoo... aa... aa...
This is a song without words,
This is true love pouring out its affection.
This is a song without words,
This is true love pouring out its affection.
My darling, when your eyes open wide,
The entire forest showers with blossoms.
My love, when you hold me in your embrace,
Sweet tenderness overflows everywhere...
Enchanted and gently hesitating,
When you lean upon my shoulder like a peacock,
On this night that offers an endless feast,
How could sleep ever come?
From the hands of my noble king,
I received the wedding garland.
Holding this gentle deer close to my chest,
I embraced her with tender warmth.
As your gentle fingernails caress me,
I am the one melting in this moment.
This is the hour for a musical concert,
Shall I strum the melody with my hands?
The auspicious songs of wedding bliss,
Shall I reveal them to you one by one?
Silence is the language of poetry,
Spoken through the eyes of this sweet cuckoo.
Spoken through the eyes of this sweet cuckoo... ee... ee... ee...
My lips will recite your name,
Every single day like a sacred hymn.
Body and soul, upon the river of our bond,
Drift and float gently like a boat.
This deep affection and bond is real,
Unlike flowers that fade and lose their color.
I came into this world only for you,
Where could I ever go leaving you behind?
Many lifetimes may come and go,
Yet separation will never touch us, my love.
My king, my very life and breath,
Will always come searching for your doorstep.
Forever staying as your shadow,
It will come running right behind you.
Silence is the language of poetry,
Spoken through the eyes of this sweet cuckoo.
Spoken through the eyes of this sweet cuckoo... aa... aa...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a tender romantic track celebrating unspoken love, emotional intimacy, and eternal commitment. The lyrics suggest that true love transcends the need for spoken words, as lovers can communicate profound poetry through silent glances and gentle physical touch. The song beautifully captures the joy of togetherness, describing love as an enduring bond across lifetimes rather than a transient emotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Mounam enbathu kavithai mozhi”

Silence is directly equated to a poetic language ('Mounam enbathu kavithai mozhi').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Intha maanguyil pesidum kangal vazhi”

The woman's eyes are metaphorically represented as the expressive voice of a songbird ('maanguyil').

Simile (Uvamai)

“Naalum vedham pola odhum”

Chanting the beloved's name repeatedly is compared to reciting sacred scripture ('vedham pola odhum').

Simile (Uvamai)

“Odam pola aadum”

The movement of body and soul on the river of love is compared to the floating movement of a boat ('odam pola aadum').

Repetition / Monorime (Adukku Thodar)

“Mayangi mayangi thayangi thayangi”

Rhythmic pairing of rhyming words ('Mayangi mayangi thayangi thayangi') to depict emotional hesitation and bliss.

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Trivia

Engirundho Vandhan (1995) featured music by Deva and lyrics by Vaali. The song 'Mounam Enbathu Kavithai Mozhi' remains a classic Tamil melody highlighting the rich imagery Vaali consistently brought to romantic duets.

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