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Lyrics & meaning

Oviyam Sirikkudhu

From Malliyam Mangalam · 1961

Lyricist
M. K. Aathmanathan
Singers
A. L. Ragavan, A. P. Komala
Music director
T. A. Kalyanam
Details
Malliyam Mangalam1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Azhagu malar kai asaiyaAs the beautiful flower-like hand moves,
Mullai varisai theriyaRevealing a row of jasmine-white teeth,
Mogana idhazh thirandhae aa aa aaOpening those charming lips, ah ah ah,
Oviyam sirikkudhuThe portrait smiles,
Male
Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhuThe portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhuThe portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
Oviyam sirikkudhuThe portrait smiles.
Female
Kaaviya kangal rendum kadhalisai paaduthu..Those two poetic eyes sing a song of love..
Haaa..aaa..aaaHaaa..aaa..aaa
Kaaviya kangal rendum kadhalisai paaduthuThose two poetic eyes sing a song of love,
Male :Kaanamayil polae vandhu thaanaaga aadudhuComing like a wild peacock, dancing spontaneously,
Kaanamayil polae vandhu thaanaaga aadudhuComing like a wild peacock, dancing spontaneously,
Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhuThe portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
Oviyam sirikkudhuThe portrait smiles.
Male
Aruginil odi vandhae amudha mozhi pesudhuRunning close, speaking words sweet as nectar,
Amudha mozhi pesudhuSpeaking words sweet as nectar,
Aruginil odi vandhae amudha mozhi pesudhuRunning close, speaking words sweet as nectar,
Amudha mozhi pesudhuSpeaking words sweet as nectar,
Aasaiyodu inbam thannaiWith eager desire, happiness itself,
Alli alli veesudhuShowering it generously all around,
Aasaiyodu inbam thannaiWith eager desire, happiness itself,
Alli alli veesudhuShowering it generously all around,
Paruvamaeni vannam kattiDisplaying the radiant colors of youthful beauty,
Urimiyodu azhaikkudhuCalling out with endearing intimacy,
Paruvamaeni vannam kattiDisplaying the radiant colors of youthful beauty,
Urimiyodu azhaikkudhuCalling out with endearing intimacy,
Male
Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhuThe portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhuThe portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
Oviyam sirikkudhuThe portrait smiles.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a joyful, romantic expression describing the breathtaking grace and beauty of a beloved woman, comparing her to a living, smiling painting. Her movements, sweet nectar-like speech, and expressive eyes stir deep emotions, making her appear like a wild peacock dancing with effortless elegance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvagam)

Mullai varisai theriya

Compares teeth to a row of jasmine flowers ('Mullai varisai') and speech to sweet nectar ('Amudha mozhi').

Simile (Uvamai)

Male :Kaanamayil polae vandhu thaanaaga aadudhu

Compares the woman's graceful movement and dance to a wild peacock ('Kaanamayil polae').

Personification / Imagery

Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhu

Attributes human expressions of smiling and singing to eyes and art ('Oviyam sirikkudhu', 'Kaaviya kangal rendum kadhalisai paaduthu').

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Alli alli veesudhu

The word 'Alli' is repeated back-to-back to emphasize the act of generously pouring out joy.

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Trivia

Malliyam Mangalam (1961) is a classic Tamil film featuring music composed by T. A. Kalyanam. This track showcases the sweet, romantic duet style typical of A. L. Ragavan and A. P. Komala in early 1960s Tamil cinema.

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