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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Maina Maina Kuruvi

From Uzhaippali · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. S. Chithra, Mano
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Uzhaippali
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
8 Feb 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oru maina maina kuruvi manasara paaduthu
Maayangal katuthu hoi hoi
Adhu naisa naisa thazhuvi nadhi pola
Aaduthu jodiyai kooduthu hoi hoi
{Mella kaadhlika yengengo
Sutri thaan vantha maangal
Mannan poongkulathil
Ondralla rendalla vanna meengal} (2)
Oru maina maina kuruvi manasara paaduthu
Maayangal katuthu hoi hoi
Adhu naisa naisa thazhuvi nadhi pola
Aaduthu jodiyai kooduthu hoi hoi
Melnaatil pengalidam paarkaatha sangathiyai
Keezhnaatil paarkum pozhuthu
Female :Adhai paaraati paatu ezhuthu
Pavaadai katti konda palaadai polirukka
Poradum intha manathu
Female :Ithu pollaatha kaalai vayathu
Chinna poocharamae ottiko kattiko
Ennai serthu
Innum thevai endraal othukko kathuko
Ennai sernthu
Oru maina maina kuruvi manasara paaduthu
Maayangal katuthu hoi hoi
Male :Adhu naisa naisa thazhuvi nadhi pola
Aaduthu jodiyai kooduthu hoi hoi
Yedhaedho neram vanthaal kaathoram
Mella koori yeralam alli tharuven
Male :Adhu podhaamal meendum varuven
Naan thaanae neechaal kulam
Naalthorum neeyum vanthu oyaamal neechal pazhagu
Male :Adi thangaathu unthan azhagu
Anbu kaayamellam indraikkum endraikkum
Inbamaagum
Anthi neram ellam ishtampol kattathaan
Intha dhegam
Oru maina maina kuruvi manasara paaduthu
Maayangal katuthu hoi hoi
Adhu naisa naisa thazhuvi nadhi pola
Aaduthu jodiyai kooduthu hoi hoi
Mella kaadhlika yengengo
Sutri thaan vantha maangal
Mannan poongkulathil
Ondralla rendalla vanna meengal
Mella kaadhlika yengengo
Sutri thaan vantha maangal
Mannan poongkulathil
Ondralla rendalla vanna meengal
Oru maina maina kuruvi manasara paaduthu
Maayangal katuthu hoi hoi
Male :Adhu naisa naisa thazhuvi nadhi pola
Aaduthu jodiyai kooduthu hoi hoi
A little myna bird is singing from its heart,
it is showing off its magic, hoy hoy!
Gently, smoothly embracing like a river,
it dances and unites with its pair, hoy hoy!
Longing to fall in love, wandering far and wide,
the deer came roaming about,
and in the king's flower pond,
there are colourful fish—not just one, not just two!
A little myna bird is singing from its heart,
it is showing off its magic, hoy hoy!
Gently, smoothly embracing like a river,
it dances and unites with its pair, hoy hoy!
Things I never saw in women from the West,
when I see them here in our Eastern land,
Female: Praise it and write a song about it!
Seeing you look like fresh cream wrapped in a skirt,
this heart of mine struggles to resist!
Female: This morning of youth is mischievous!
My little flower garland, cling close and hold me tight,
wrap yourself around me!
If you want even more, agree and learn,
by joining with me!
A little myna bird is singing from its heart,
it is showing off its magic, hoy hoy!
Male: Gently, smoothly embracing like a river,
it dances and unites with its pair, hoy hoy!
When that special moment comes, into your ears
I will whisper softly and shower you with love!
Male: That won't be enough, I will come back for more!
Am I not your swimming pool?
Come every day and swim without stopping!
Male: Oh girl, your beauty is irresistible!
All the little wounds of love, today and forever,
will only bring sweet pleasure!
During all the twilight hours, to embrace as you please,
this body is all yours!
A little myna bird is singing from its heart,
it is showing off its magic, hoy hoy!
Gently, smoothly embracing like a river,
it dances and unites with its pair, hoy hoy!
Longing to fall in love, wandering far and wide,
the deer came roaming about,
and in the king's flower pond,
there are colourful fish—not just one, not just two!
Longing to fall in love, wandering far and wide,
the deer came roaming about,
and in the king's flower pond,
there are colourful fish—not just one, not just two!
A little myna bird is singing from its heart,
it is showing off its magic, hoy hoy!
Male: Gently, smoothly embracing like a river,
it dances and unites with its pair, hoy hoy!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Oru Maina Maina Kuruvi' from the 1993 film Uzhaippali is a vibrant and playful romantic duet. The song captures the blissful mood of two lovers expressing their affection through poetic comparisons to nature—birds singing, rivers caressing, deer roaming, and colorful fish swimming in a royal pond. Through lyricist Vaali's rhythmic lines, the couple engages in sweet banter praising each other's beauty, youth, and charm. The male lead marvels at traditional Eastern beauty, while the female lead playfully invites him to embrace love. The overall tone is lighthearted, euphoric, and filled with romantic enthusiasm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai Ani)

“Adhu naisa naisa thazhuvi nadhi pola”

Compares gentle, delicate caressing directly to a smoothly flowing river using 'pola' (like).

Simile (Upamai Ani)

“Pavaadai katti konda palaadai polirukka”

Compares the beauty and smoothness of the female lead wearing a traditional dress to the richness of milk cream ('palaadai polirukka').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Naan thaanae neechaal kulam”

The male speaker metaphorically compares himself to a swimming pool where his beloved can come and swim.

Ethugai (Second letter rhyme)

“Melnaatil / Keezhnaatil”

The second consonant 'l' / 'zh' creates an inverted contrast and rhythmic pairing across lines 13 and 14.

Monai (Initial letter alliteration)

“Oru maina maina kuruvi manasara paaduthu”

Repetition of the 'M' sound in 'maina', 'maina', and 'manasara'.

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Trivia

The song 'Oru Maina Maina Kuruvi' features in the 1993 Tamil hit movie 'Uzhaippali', starring Superstar Rajinikanth and Meena. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Vaali and vocals rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra. The film was notable for being Rajinikanth's grand comeback project after a brief conflict with movie distributors was resolved.

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