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Lyrics & meaning

Mudhal Muraiyaai Naan

From Thangachi · 1987

Lyricist
S. A. Rajkumar
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sunandha
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Details
Thangachi1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Mudhal muraiyaai naanFor the very first time, I
Oru kanavu kandaenaeI saw a dream
Kanavinilae oru madhan uruvam kandaenaeIn my dream, I saw the figure of Lord Kama
Avan siripinil navarasam manadhukul paravasamIn his smile were nine emotions, and ecstasy filled my heart
Male
Mudhal muraiyaai naanFor the very first time, I
Oru kanavu kandaenaeI saw a dream
Kanavinilae oru madhan uruvam kandaenaeIn my dream, I saw the figure of Lord Kama
Avan siripinil navarasam manadhukul paravasamIn his smile were nine emotions, and ecstasy filled my heart
Female
Mudhal muraiyaai naanFor the very first time, I
Oru kanavu kandaenae……I saw a dream...
Female
Mugavari thedi alaithirunthaenI wandered around searching for an address
Mugam thanai kaana thudiththirunthaenI yearned eagerly to see your face
Male :Kanavugalai nagaleduthuMale: Making a copy of my dreams
Idhazhgalil naan ezhutha vanthaenI came to write them upon your lips
Female
Imaigalukkul unai pidithuCapturing you inside my eyelids
Vizhith thirakamal nadanthu vandhenI walked without opening my eyes
Male :Vana mayile en valar nilaveMale: Oh forest peacock, my waxing crescent moon
Female :Unai pirinthaal uyirillaiyaeFemale: If I am separated from you, my life ceases to exist
Male :Oru pathil kodu anaithiduMale: Give me an answer and embrace me
Female
Mudhal muraiyaai naanFor the very first time, I
Oru kanavu kandaenaeI saw a dream
Male :Kanavinile oruMale: In my dream, a
Radhi uruvam kandenForm of Goddess Rathi I saw
Male
Iravugal thorum vizhithirunthaenEvery night I stayed awake
Ilamaiyum enai kolla thavithirunthaenMy youth tormented me with yearning
Female :Oru manamaai inaindhu vittomFemale: We have united with one single heart
Thirumanadhaan nadakatumaeLet the wedding take place now
Male
Adhuvarai naan poruppathilaiUntil then, I cannot endure it
Thanimayilthaan virupam illaiI have no desire to stay alone
Female :Mugavurai illai mudivetharku….Female: There is no prelude to reach a conclusion...
Male :Muyandru vittaal sugam irukuMale: If we make an effort, there is pleasure ahead
Female :Ingu thadaiyundu vidai kodu….Female: There are obstacles here, bid me farewell...
Male
Mudhal muraiyaai naanFor the very first time, I
Oru kanavu kandaenaeI saw a dream
Female :Kanavinilae orr madhan uruvam kandanaeFemale: In my dream, I saw the figure of Lord Kama
Male :Aval siripinil navarasam manadhukkul paravasamMale: In her smile were nine emotions, and ecstasy filled my heart
Female :Mudhal muraiyaai naan…..Female: For the very first time, I...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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