Mullai Siripile
From Amarakavi · 1952
- Lyricist
- V. Lakshmanan
- Singers
- P. Leela, N. L. Ganasaraswathi
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Amarakavi1952
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Mullai sirippilae | In the smile like a jasmine flower, |
| Ellaam en kaiyilae | Everything is within my hands. |
| Moovulagum vasamaagadhoo | Will not all three worlds come under my spell? |
| Female | |
| Mullai sirippilae | In the smile like a jasmine flower, |
| Ellaam en kaiyilae | Everything is within my hands. |
| Moovulagum vasamaagadhoo | Will not all three worlds come under my spell? |
| Female | |
| Vandaaga naan parandhu paaduven | I will fly and sing like a beetle, |
| Vandaaga naan parandhu paaduven | I will fly and sing like a beetle, |
| Nalla vaaliba kaalamadhai kondaaduven | I will celebrate this fine period of youth! |
| Female | |
| Kann veechilae | In the glance of the eye, |
| Kann veechilae oru penn paechilae | In the glance of the eye and the speech of a woman, |
| Female | |
| Kaadhal kadal neechilae | In swimming across the ocean of love, |
| Kaadhal kadal neechilae | In swimming across the ocean of love, |
| Inba karai saerkka mattaenoo | Will I not guide them safely to the shore of bliss? |
| Female | |
| Mookuthi minnal thannilae puviyaarae | In the sparkling flash of my nose-ring, the people of the world... |
| Mookuthi minnal thannilae puviyaarae | In the sparkling flash of my nose-ring, the people of the world... |
| En moghana nadana thannilae vizhuvaarae | Will fall mesmerized into my enchanting dance! |
| En moghana nadana thannilae vizhuvaarae | Will fall mesmerized into my enchanting dance! |
| Female | |
| Naanenna solluvaen en azhaginilae | What shall I say about my exquisite beauty? |
| Vaan vanna thaarai enbathennaiyae | They call me a colorful star from the sky! |
| Female | |
| Naanenna solluvaen en azhaginilae | What shall I say about my exquisite beauty? |
| Vaan vanna thaarai enbathennaiyae | They call me a colorful star from the sky! |
| Female | |
| Aal mayakkum vael polae kangal | Eyes that entrance people like sharp spears, |
| Ahaa …ahaa..vattamidudhae | Aha... aha... they swirl around! |
| Female | |
| Aal mayakkum vael polae kangal | Eyes that entrance people like sharp spears, |
| Ahaa …ahaa..vattamidudhae | Aha... aha... they swirl around! |
| Female | |
| Thol asaippilae thaen polae | In the gentle sway of my shoulders, sweet as honey, |
| Inbam jolikkudhae | Happiness shines bright! |
| Female | |
| Thol asaippilae thaen polae | In the gentle sway of my shoulders, sweet as honey, |
| Inbam jolikkudhae | Happiness shines bright! |
| Female | |
| Sugam vellam pongudhae | A flood of pleasure overflows, |
| Enadhullam yengudhae | My heart yearns with desire! |
| Female | |
| Sugam vellam pongudhae | A flood of pleasure overflows, |
| Enadhullam yengudhae | My heart yearns with desire! |
| Female | |
| Enai minjudhae manam kenjudhae | It overwhelms me, my mind pleads, |
| Ezhil konjudhae ….ahaa…ahaa | Charm speaks endearingly... aha... aha! |
| Mookuthi minnal thannilae puviyaarae | In the sparkling flash of my nose-ring, the people of the world... |
| Female | |
| Enai minjudhae manam kenjudhae | It overwhelms me, my mind pleads, |
| Ezhil konjudhae ….ahaa…ahaa | Charm speaks endearingly... aha... aha! |
| Mookuthi minnal thannilae puviyaarae | In the sparkling flash of my nose-ring, the people of the world... |
| En moghana nadana thannilae vizhuvaarae | Will fall mesmerized into my enchanting dance! |
முல்லைச் சிரிப்பிலே
எல்லாம் என் கையிலே
மூவுலகும் வசமாகாதோ
In the smile like a jasmine flower,
Everything is within my hands.
Will not all three worlds come under my spell?
முல்லைச் சிரிப்பிலே
எல்லாம் என் கையிலே
மூவுலகும் வசமாகாதோ
In the smile like a jasmine flower,
Everything is within my hands.
Will not all three worlds come under my spell?
வண்டாக நான் பறந்து பாடுவேன்
வண்டாக நான் பறந்து பாடுவேன்
நல்ல வாலிப காலமதைக் கொண்டாடுவேன்....
I will fly and sing like a beetle,
I will fly and sing like a beetle,
I will celebrate this fine period of youth!
கண் வீச்சிலே
கண் வீச்சிலே ஒரு பெண் பேச்சிலே
In the glance of the eye,
In the glance of the eye and the speech of a woman,
காதல் கடல் நீச்சிலே
காதல் கடல் நீச்சிலே
இன்பக் கரை சேர்க்க மாட்டேனோ.....
In swimming across the ocean of love,
In swimming across the ocean of love,
Will I not guide them safely to the shore of bliss?
முல்லை சிரிப்பிலே
எல்லாம் என் கையிலே
மூவுலகும் வசமாகாதோ
In the sparkling flash of my nose-ring, the people of the world...
In the sparkling flash of my nose-ring, the people of the world...
Will fall mesmerized into my enchanting dance!
Will fall mesmerized into my enchanting dance!
மூக்குத்தி மின்னல் தன்னிலே புவியோரே
மூக்குத்தி மின்னல் தன்னிலே புவியோரே
என் மோகன நடனந் தன்னிலே விழுவாரே
என் மோகன நடனந் தன்னிலே விழுவாரே
What shall I say about my exquisite beauty?
They call me a colorful star from the sky!
நானென்ன சொல்லுவேன் என் அழகினிலே
வான் வண்ணத் தாரை என்பதென்னையே....
What shall I say about my exquisite beauty?
They call me a colorful star from the sky!
நானென்ன சொல்லுவேன் என் அழகினிலே
வான் வண்ணத் தாரை என்பதென்னையே....
Eyes that entrance people like sharp spears,
Aha... aha... they swirl around!
ஆள் மயக்கும் வேல் போலே கண்கள்
ஆஹா.....ஆஹா... வட்டமிடுதே...
Eyes that entrance people like sharp spears,
Aha... aha... they swirl around!
ஆள் மயக்கும் வேல் போலே கண்கள்
ஆஹா.....ஆஹா... வட்டமிடுதே...
In the gentle sway of my shoulders, sweet as honey,
Happiness shines bright!
தோள் அசைப்பிலே தேன் போலே
இன்பம் ஜொலிக்குதே
In the gentle sway of my shoulders, sweet as honey,
Happiness shines bright!
தோள் அசைப்பிலே தேன் போலே
இன்பம் ஜொலிக்குதே
A flood of pleasure overflows,
My heart yearns with desire!
சுக வெள்ளம் பொங்குதே
எனதுள்ளம் ஏங்குதே
A flood of pleasure overflows,
My heart yearns with desire!
சுக வெள்ளம் பொங்குதே
எனதுள்ளம் ஏங்குதே
It overwhelms me, my mind pleads,
Charm speaks endearingly... aha... aha!
In the sparkling flash of my nose-ring, the people of the world...
எனை மிஞ்சுதே மனம் கெஞ்சுதே
எழில் கொஞ்சுதே...ஆஹாஆஹா
மூக்குத்தி மின்னல் தன்னிலே புவியோரே
It overwhelms me, my mind pleads,
Charm speaks endearingly... aha... aha!
In the sparkling flash of my nose-ring, the people of the world...
Will fall mesmerized into my enchanting dance!
எனை மிஞ்சுதே மனம் கெஞ்சுதே
எழில் கொஞ்சுதே...ஆஹாஆஹா
மூக்குத்தி மின்னல் தன்னிலே புவியோரே
என் மோகன நடனந் தன்னிலே விழுவாரே
இசை நடனம் :
...............
Mullai sirippilae
In the smile like a jasmine flower,
Ellaam en kaiyilae
Everything is within my hands.
Moovulagum vasamaagadhoo
Will not all three worlds come under my spell?
Mullai sirippilae
In the smile like a jasmine flower,
Ellaam en kaiyilae
Everything is within my hands.
Moovulagum vasamaagadhoo
Will not all three worlds come under my spell?
Vandaaga naan parandhu paaduven
I will fly and sing like a beetle,
Vandaaga naan parandhu paaduven
I will fly and sing like a beetle,
Nalla vaaliba kaalamadhai kondaaduven
I will celebrate this fine period of youth!
Kann veechilae
In the glance of the eye,
Kann veechilae oru penn paechilae
In the glance of the eye and the speech of a woman,
Kaadhal kadal neechilae
In swimming across the ocean of love,
Kaadhal kadal neechilae
In swimming across the ocean of love,
Inba karai saerkka mattaenoo
Will I not guide them safely to the shore of bliss?
Mookuthi minnal thannilae puviyaarae
In the sparkling flash of my nose-ring, the people of the world...
Mookuthi minnal thannilae puviyaarae
In the sparkling flash of my nose-ring, the people of the world...
En moghana nadana thannilae vizhuvaarae
Will fall mesmerized into my enchanting dance!
En moghana nadana thannilae vizhuvaarae
Will fall mesmerized into my enchanting dance!
Naanenna solluvaen en azhaginilae
What shall I say about my exquisite beauty?
Vaan vanna thaarai enbathennaiyae
They call me a colorful star from the sky!
Naanenna solluvaen en azhaginilae
What shall I say about my exquisite beauty?
Vaan vanna thaarai enbathennaiyae
They call me a colorful star from the sky!
Aal mayakkum vael polae kangal
Eyes that entrance people like sharp spears,
Ahaa …ahaa..vattamidudhae
Aha... aha... they swirl around!
Aal mayakkum vael polae kangal
Eyes that entrance people like sharp spears,
Ahaa …ahaa..vattamidudhae
Aha... aha... they swirl around!
Thol asaippilae thaen polae
In the gentle sway of my shoulders, sweet as honey,
Inbam jolikkudhae
Happiness shines bright!
Thol asaippilae thaen polae
In the gentle sway of my shoulders, sweet as honey,
Inbam jolikkudhae
Happiness shines bright!
Sugam vellam pongudhae
A flood of pleasure overflows,
Enadhullam yengudhae
My heart yearns with desire!
Sugam vellam pongudhae
A flood of pleasure overflows,
Enadhullam yengudhae
My heart yearns with desire!
Enai minjudhae manam kenjudhae
It overwhelms me, my mind pleads,
Ezhil konjudhae ….ahaa…ahaa
Charm speaks endearingly... aha... aha!
Mookuthi minnal thannilae puviyaarae
In the sparkling flash of my nose-ring, the people of the world...
Enai minjudhae manam kenjudhae
It overwhelms me, my mind pleads,
Ezhil konjudhae ….ahaa…ahaa
Charm speaks endearingly... aha... aha!
Mookuthi minnal thannilae puviyaarae
In the sparkling flash of my nose-ring, the people of the world...
En moghana nadana thannilae vizhuvaarae
Will fall mesmerized into my enchanting dance!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song from Amarakavi (1952) expresses the exuberance, allure, and self-assurance of a young woman celebrating her beauty and youth. She sings of her smile like a blooming jasmine flower, her captivating glances, and her captivating dance that can entrance all three worlds. Comparing her eyes to sharp spears and her grace to a sky full of stars, she expresses how her charm easily commands attention and brings overflowing joy to those around her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Mullai sirippilae”
Compares her smile to a jasmine flower ('Mullai sirippilae') to convey softness, purity, and beauty.
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Vandaaga naan parandhu paaduven”
Compares flying and singing freely to a honeybee ('Vandaaga naan parandhu paaduven').
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Aal mayakkum vael polae kangal”
Compares captivating eyes to sharp spears ('Vael polae kangal').
Metaphor (Uruvagand)
“Kaadhal kadal neechilae”
Describes love as an expansive sea ('Kaadhal kadal').
Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Mullai sirippilae / Ellaam en kaiyilae”
Rhyming of second consonant 'll' in 'Mullai' and 'Ellaam'.
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Trivia
Amarakavi (1952) stars M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and T. R. Rajakumari. The film's soundtrack was composed by the legendary G. Ramanathan, blending classical Carnatic music sensibilities with light theatrical melodies.
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