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Mudhal Muraiyaai Naan

From Thangachi · 1987

Lyricist
S. A. Rajkumar
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sunandha
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Movie name
Thangachi
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
14 Feb 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mudhal muraiyaai naan
Oru kanavu kandaenae
Kanavinilae oru madhan uruvam kandaenae
Avan siripinil navarasam manadhukul paravasam
Mudhal muraiyaai naan
Oru kanavu kandaenae
Kanavinilae oru madhan uruvam kandaenae
Avan siripinil navarasam manadhukul paravasam
Mudhal muraiyaai naan
Oru kanavu kandaenae……
Mugavari thedi alaithirunthaen
Mugam thanai kaana thudiththirunthaen
Male :Kanavugalai nagaleduthu
Idhazhgalil naan ezhutha vanthaen
Imaigalukkul unai pidithu
Vizhith thirakamal nadanthu vandhen
Male :Vana mayile en valar nilave
Female :Unai pirinthaal uyirillaiyae
Male :Oru pathil kodu anaithidu
Mudhal muraiyaai naan
Oru kanavu kandaenae
Male :Kanavinile oru
Radhi uruvam kanden
Iravugal thorum vizhithirunthaen
Ilamaiyum enai kolla thavithirunthaen
Female :Oru manamaai inaindhu vittom
Thirumanadhaan nadakatumae
Adhuvarai naan poruppathilai
Thanimayilthaan virupam illai
Female :Mugavurai illai mudivetharku….
Male :Muyandru vittaal sugam iruku
Female :Ingu thadaiyundu vidai kodu….
Mudhal muraiyaai naan
Oru kanavu kandaenae
Female :Kanavinilae orr madhan uruvam kandanae
Male :Aval siripinil navarasam manadhukkul paravasam
Female :Mudhal muraiyaai naan…..
For the very first time, I
had a dream.
In that dream, I saw the form of Madhan (god of love).
His smile holds every emotion, filling my heart with pure joy.
For the very first time, I
had a dream.
In that dream, I saw the form of Madhan (god of love).
His smile holds every emotion, filling my heart with pure joy.
For the very first time, I
had a dream...
I wandered around searching for your address,
longing desperately to see your face.
Male: Making a copy of my dreams,
I came to write them onto your lips.
Keeping you caught beneath my eyelids,
I walked along without opening my eyes.
Male: My forest peacock, my waxing moon!
Female: If I am parted from you, there is no life left in me.
Male: Give me an answer and embrace me!
For the very first time, I
had a dream.
Male: In my dream,
I saw the form of Rathi (goddess of beauty).
Every night I stayed awake,
suffering as youth's longing consumed me.
Female: We have become one at heart,
so let our marriage take place first!
I cannot wait until then,
I have no desire to remain alone.
Female: There is no introduction yet, so why rush to the end?
Male: If we only try, there is sweet joy!
Female: There are boundaries here, so let me leave for now...
For the very first time, I
had a dream.
Female: In that dream, I saw the form of Madhan (god of love).
Male: Her smile holds every emotion, filling my heart with pure joy.
Female: For the very first time, I...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Mudhal Muraiyaai Naan is a romantic duet from the 1987 movie Thangachi, composed and penned by S. A. Rajkumar. The song portrays the sweet awakening of love and desire between two young lovers. The female protagonist expresses how dreaming of her lover fills her heart with divine joy, equating him to Lord Kama. In response, the male protagonist compares her to Goddess Rathi and describes holding her image inside his eyes. The song poetically captures their shared longing, emotional intimacy, and eagerness to unite in marriage despite minor hesitations.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Avan siripinil navarasam manadhukul paravasam”

The second letters of 'navarasam' and 'paravasam' rhyme ('va'), creating rhythmic harmony in the refrain.

Mythological Allusion

“Kanavinilae oru madhan uruvam kandaenae”

Comparing the lovers to Madhan (Kama, God of Love) and Radhi (Goddess of Beauty) to emphasize ideal romantic beauty.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Male :Vana mayile en valar nilave”

The male protagonist compares his beloved to a forest peacock (Vana mayil) and a growing moon (Valar nilavu).

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

“Imaigalukkul unai pidithu Vizhith thirakamal nadanthu vandhen”

Exaggerating the romantic feeling by claiming to walk around with eyes closed to keep the dream image trapped in the eyelids.

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Trivia

This song was written and composed by S. A. Rajkumar during the early phase of his career. It showcases his signature melodic composition style that became popular in Tamil cinema during the late 1980s, brought to life by the legendary S. P. Balasubrahmanyam alongside singer Sunantha.

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