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Lyrics & meaning

Neeraadi Vaa Thendralae Male

From Mangai Oru Gangai · 1987

Lyricist
M. G. Vallaban
Singers
Dinesh, Chorus
Music director
Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Details
Mangai Oru Gangai1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sarisa sarisa sarisa sarisaSwaras: Sa Ri Sa Sa Ri Sa Sa Ri Sa Sa Ri Sa
Chorus :Padhapa padhapa padhapa padhapaChorus: Swaras: Pa Dha Pa Pa Dha Pa Pa Dha Pa Pa Dha Pa
Male :Rigari rigari rigari rigariMale: Swaras: Ri Ga Ri Ri Ga Ri Ri Ga Ri Ri Ga Ri
Chorus :Thanitha thanitha thanitha thanithaChorus: Swaras: Tha Ni Tha Tha Ni Tha Tha Ni Tha Tha Ni Tha
Male
Aaa aaa aa….Aaa aaa aa....
Chorus :KakakakakakaChorus: Vocalization syllables: Ka Ka Ka Ka Ka Ka
Male :Aa….aa….aa…Male: Aa....aa....aa...
Chorus :RiriririririririChorus: Vocalization syllables: Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri
Male :Aa….aa….aa…Male: Aa....aa....aa...
Chorus :Tha…Chorus: Vocalization syllable: Tha...
Male :Aa….Male: Aa....
Chorus :Tha…Chorus: Vocalization syllable: Tha...
Male :Oh….Male: Oh....
Chorus :Tha…Chorus: Vocalization syllable: Tha...
Male :Aa….Male: Aa....
Male
Thapa mama mamaaSwaras: Dha Pa Ma Ma Ma Ma
Chorus :KamapasasasaChorus: Swaras: Ga Ma Pa Sa Sa Sa Sa
Male :NithasasasaMale: Swaras: Ni Dha Sa Sa Sa Sa
Chorus :Thapa mama mamaaChorus: Swaras: Dha Pa Ma Ma Ma Ma
Male :Padha nini nini nini niniMale: Swaras: Pa Dha Ni Ni Ni Ni Ni Ni Ni Ni
Chorus :NipakakaChorus: Swaras: Ni Pa Ka Ka
Male :Mapa thatha thatha thatha thathaMale: Swaras: Ma Pa Dha Dha Dha Dha Dha Dha Dha Dha
Chorus :ThamaririChorus: Swaras: Dha Ma Ri Ri
Male
Neeraadi vaa thendralae….ooo….ooo….Come after taking a bath, oh gentle breeze....ooo....ooo....
Chorus :Oo….oo….oo….Chorus: Oo....oo....oo....
Male :Kaalai thendralil eththanai santhangalMale: How many rhythms and melodies are in the morning breeze!
Kaadhil manmatha dhesaththu thaalangalThe beats of Cupid's realm resound in the ears
Intha mangaiyin ullaththil sorkkangalThere are heavens inside this young maiden's heart
Maega thottilil chittukkal paaduthuLittle sparrows are singing inside a cradle of clouds
Neela pattilae chiththiram poduthuDrawing a beautiful picture on the blue silk sky
Male
Neeraadi vaa thendralae….ooo….ooo….ho ho…Come after taking a bath, oh gentle breeze....ooo....ooo....ho ho...
Chorus :Oo….oo….oo….Chorus: Oo....oo....oo....
Male :Kaalai thendralil eththanai santhangalMale: How many rhythms and melodies are in the morning breeze!
Kaadhil manmatha dhesaththu thaalangalThe beats of Cupid's realm resound in the ears
Intha mangaiyin ullaththil sorkkangalThere are heavens inside this young maiden's heart
Maega thottilil chittukkal paaduthuLittle sparrows are singing inside a cradle of clouds
Neela pattilae chiththiram poduthuDrawing a beautiful picture on the blue silk sky
Male
Neeraadi vaa thendralae….ooo….ooo….ho ho…Come after taking a bath, oh gentle breeze....ooo....ooo....ho ho...
Chorus
………………
Male
Atho antha pudhu malar naanaagumpothuThere, when I become that fresh flower
Adhaivida perum sugam naan kaanpathaedhuWhat greater joy could I ever experience?
Atho antha pudhu malar naanaagumpothuThere, when I become that fresh flower
Adhaivida perum sugam naan kaanpathaedhuWhat greater joy could I ever experience?
Male
Vellaadaiyil thallaaduthaeSwaying gracefully in white robes
Mullai poovin thozhiShe is the companion of the jasmine flower
Manathil vasantham malaril suganthamSpringtime in the mind, fragrance in the flower
Pudhu alaiyaai thavizhnthaenI crawled like a fresh new wave
Ilam kaviyaai malaranthaenI blossomed like a young poem
Naanaaga naan illaiyae oo oo….I am no longer my old self, oo oo....
Male
Kaalai thendralil eththanai santhangalHow many rhythms and melodies are in the morning breeze!
Kaadhil manmatha dhesaththu thaalangalThe beats of Cupid's realm resound in the ears
Intha mangaiyin ullaththil sorkkangalThere are heavens inside this young maiden's heart
Maega thottilil chittukkal paaduthuLittle sparrows are singing inside a cradle of clouds
Neela pattilae chiththiram poduthuDrawing a beautiful picture on the blue silk sky
Male
Neeraadi vaa thendralae….ooo….ooo….Come after taking a bath, oh gentle breeze....ooo....ooo....
Chorus
………………
Male
Nilaa magal ulaa varum vaan veedhi malaeUpon the street of the sky where the moon maiden strolls
Orae murai manoratham naan oottalaamaaMay I drive my chariot of desires just once?
Nilaa magal ulaa varum vaan veedhi malaeUpon the street of the sky where the moon maiden strolls
Orae murai manoratham naan oottalaamaaMay I drive my chariot of desires just once?
Male
Kann jaadaiyil vennsaamaram veesum annai poomiMother Earth, who fans a white chamara with a glance of her eyes
Inimai swarangal iyarkkai layangalSweet musical notes, natural rhythms
Subaraagam surakkum sudhi thaanae pirakkumA auspicious melody pours forth, and pitch generates on its own
Kaattraaga naan illaiyae….ho ho…Alas, I am not the wind....ho ho...
Male
Kaalai thendralil eththanai santhangalHow many rhythms and melodies are in the morning breeze!
Kaadhil manmatha dhesaththu thaalangalThe beats of Cupid's realm resound in the ears
Intha mangaiyin ullaththil sorkkangalThere are heavens inside this young maiden's heart
Maega thottilil chittukkal paaduthuLittle sparrows are singing inside a cradle of clouds
Neela pattilae chiththiram poduthuDrawing a beautiful picture on the blue silk sky
Male
Neeraadi vaa thendralae….ooo….ooo….ho ho…Come after taking a bath, oh gentle breeze....ooo....ooo....ho ho...
Male
Thapa mama mamaaSwaras: Dha Pa Ma Ma Ma Ma
Chorus :KamapasasasaChorus: Swaras: Ga Ma Pa Sa Sa Sa Sa
Male :Thapa mama mamaaMale: Swaras: Dha Pa Ma Ma Ma Ma
Chorus :KamapasasasaChorus: Swaras: Ga Ma Pa Sa Sa Sa Sa
Male :NithasasasaMale: Swaras: Ni Dha Sa Sa Sa Sa
Chorus :Thapa mama mamaaChorus: Swaras: Dha Pa Ma Ma Ma Ma
Male :Patha nini nini nini nini….Male: Swaras: Pa Dha Ni Ni Ni Ni Ni Ni Ni Ni....
Chorus :NipakakaChorus: Swaras: Ni Pa Ka Ka
Male :Mapa thatha thatha thatha thatha….Male: Swaras: Ma Pa Dha Dha Dha Dha Dha Dha Dha Dha....
Chorus :ThamaririChorus: Swaras: Dha Ma Ri Ri
Male :Laalaala laa…..laalalaa….ho….ho…Male: Laalaala laa.....laalalaa....ho....ho...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Neeraadi Vaa Thendralae' from 'Mangai Oru Gangai' (1987) is a poetic celebration of nature, youth, and blossoming love. The singer personifies the morning breeze, inviting it after a soothing shower, and describes how nature resonates with musicality—from the singing sparrows in cloud cradles to the azure sky acting as a silk canvas. The lyrics evoke deep romantic imagery, comparing a maiden's inner bliss to heavenly realms and comparing her transformation to a flower blooming into poetry. In the second stanza, the imagery turns cosmological and ethereal, depicting the moon taking a stroll across the sky and Mother Earth fanning cool breezes. The song blends classical swara passages (solfege syllables) seamlessly with poetic Tamil phrasing to highlight how natural rhythms and pleasant ragas emanate spontaneously from the surrounding universe when one is in love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Maega thottilil chittukkal paaduthu

Describing the cloud as a cradle ('Maega thottil') and the blue sky as a silk cloth ('Neela pattu').

Personification (Tharkiipudhetroani)

Neeraadi vaa thendralae….ooo….ooo….

Addressing the gentle breeze ('Thendralae') as if it takes a bath ('Neeraadi vaa') and the moon as a maiden strolling through the sky ('Nilaa magal ulaa varum').

Rhyme / Monai (Initial Rhyme)

Manathil vasantham malaril sugantham

Alliteration and initial rhyme between 'Manathil' and 'Malaril', as well as 'Vasantham' and 'Sugantham' (Edhugai/Iyaibu).

Rhetorical Question

Orae murai manoratham naan oottalaamaa

The speaker asks if they can ride their chariot of desires on the sky street, expressing longing.

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Trivia

The music for Mangai Oru Gangai (1987) was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, marking one of their rare forays into Tamil cinema soundtrack composition. The song features extensive solfege (Swaras) integrated directly into the melody, showcasing classical Indian music structure blended with 1980s cinematic orchestration.

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