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 asaiya | As the beautiful flower-like hand moves, |
| Mullai varisai theriya | Revealing a row of jasmine-white teeth, |
| Mogana idhazh thirandhae aa aa aa | Opening those charming lips, ah ah ah, |
| Oviyam sirikkudhu | The portrait smiles, |
| Male | |
| Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhu | The portrait smiles, captivating the heart, |
| Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhu | The portrait smiles, captivating the heart, |
| Oviyam sirikkudhu | The portrait smiles. |
| Female | |
| Kaaviya kangal rendum kadhalisai paaduthu.. | Those two poetic eyes sing a song of love.. |
| Haaa..aaa..aaa | Haaa..aaa..aaa |
| Kaaviya kangal rendum kadhalisai paaduthu | Those two poetic eyes sing a song of love, |
| Male :Kaanamayil polae vandhu thaanaaga aadudhu | Coming like a wild peacock, dancing spontaneously, |
| Kaanamayil polae vandhu thaanaaga aadudhu | Coming like a wild peacock, dancing spontaneously, |
| Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhu | The portrait smiles, captivating the heart, |
| Oviyam sirikkudhu | The portrait smiles. |
| Male | |
| Aruginil odi vandhae amudha mozhi pesudhu | Running close, speaking words sweet as nectar, |
| Amudha mozhi pesudhu | Speaking words sweet as nectar, |
| Aruginil odi vandhae amudha mozhi pesudhu | Running close, speaking words sweet as nectar, |
| Amudha mozhi pesudhu | Speaking words sweet as nectar, |
| Aasaiyodu inbam thannai | With eager desire, happiness itself, |
| Alli alli veesudhu | Showering it generously all around, |
| Aasaiyodu inbam thannai | With eager desire, happiness itself, |
| Alli alli veesudhu | Showering it generously all around, |
| Paruvamaeni vannam katti | Displaying the radiant colors of youthful beauty, |
| Urimiyodu azhaikkudhu | Calling out with endearing intimacy, |
| Paruvamaeni vannam katti | Displaying the radiant colors of youthful beauty, |
| Urimiyodu azhaikkudhu | Calling out with endearing intimacy, |
| Male | |
| Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhu | The portrait smiles, captivating the heart, |
| Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhu | The portrait smiles, captivating the heart, |
| Oviyam sirikkudhu | The portrait smiles. |
அல்லி விழி அசைய
அழகு மலர் கை அசைய
முல்லை வரிசை தெரிய
மோகன இதழ் திறந்தே ஆ...ஆ...ஆ.
ஓவியம் சிரிக்குது........
As the beautiful flower-like hand moves,
Revealing a row of jasmine-white teeth,
Opening those charming lips, ah ah ah,
The portrait smiles,
ஓவியம் சிரிக்குது உள்ளம் தன்னை மயக்குது
ஓவியம் சிரிக்குது உள்ளம் தன்னை மயக்குது
ஓவியம் சிரிக்குது........
The portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
The portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
The portrait smiles.
காவியக் கண்கள் ரெண்டும் காதலிசை பாடுது
ஹா ஆஅ ..ஆஅ...
காவியக் கண்கள் ரெண்டும் காதலிசை பாடுது
கானமயில் போலே வந்து தானாக ஆடுது
கானமயில் போலே வந்து தானாக ஆடுது
ஓவியம் சிரிக்குது உள்ளம் தன்னை மயக்குது
ஓவியம் சிரிக்குது........
Those two poetic eyes sing a song of love..
Haaa..aaa..aaa
Those two poetic eyes sing a song of love,
Coming like a wild peacock, dancing spontaneously,
Coming like a wild peacock, dancing spontaneously,
The portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
The portrait smiles.
அருகினில் ஓடி வந்தே அமுத மொழி பேசுது
அமுத மொழி பேசுது
அருகினில் ஓடி வந்தே அமுத மொழி பேசுது
அமுத மொழி பேசுது
ஆசையோடு இன்பம் தன்னை
அள்ளி அள்ளி வீசுது
ஆசையோடு இன்பம் தன்னை
அள்ளி அள்ளி வீசுது
பருவமேனி வண்ணம் காட்டி
உரிமையோடு அழைக்குது...
பருவமேனி வண்ணம் காட்டி
உரிமையோடு அழைக்குது...
Running close, speaking words sweet as nectar,
Speaking words sweet as nectar,
Running close, speaking words sweet as nectar,
Speaking words sweet as nectar,
With eager desire, happiness itself,
Showering it generously all around,
With eager desire, happiness itself,
Showering it generously all around,
Displaying the radiant colors of youthful beauty,
Calling out with endearing intimacy,
Displaying the radiant colors of youthful beauty,
Calling out with endearing intimacy,
ஓவியம் சிரிக்குது உள்ளம் தன்னை மயக்குது
ஓவியம் சிரிக்குது உள்ளம் தன்னை மயக்குது
ஓவியம் சிரிக்குது....
The portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
The portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
The portrait smiles.
Azhagu malar kai asaiya
As the beautiful flower-like hand moves,
Mullai varisai theriya
Revealing a row of jasmine-white teeth,
Mogana idhazh thirandhae aa aa aa
Opening those charming lips, ah ah ah,
Oviyam sirikkudhu
The portrait smiles,
Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhu
The portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhu
The portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
Oviyam sirikkudhu
The portrait smiles.
Kaaviya kangal rendum kadhalisai paaduthu..
Those two poetic eyes sing a song of love..
Haaa..aaa..aaa
Haaa..aaa..aaa
Kaaviya kangal rendum kadhalisai paaduthu
Those two poetic eyes sing a song of love,
Male :Kaanamayil polae vandhu thaanaaga aadudhu
Coming like a wild peacock, dancing spontaneously,
Kaanamayil polae vandhu thaanaaga aadudhu
Coming like a wild peacock, dancing spontaneously,
Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhu
The portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
Oviyam sirikkudhu
The portrait smiles.
Aruginil odi vandhae amudha mozhi pesudhu
Running close, speaking words sweet as nectar,
Amudha mozhi pesudhu
Speaking words sweet as nectar,
Aruginil odi vandhae amudha mozhi pesudhu
Running close, speaking words sweet as nectar,
Amudha mozhi pesudhu
Speaking words sweet as nectar,
Aasaiyodu inbam thannai
With eager desire, happiness itself,
Alli alli veesudhu
Showering it generously all around,
Aasaiyodu inbam thannai
With eager desire, happiness itself,
Alli alli veesudhu
Showering it generously all around,
Paruvamaeni vannam katti
Displaying the radiant colors of youthful beauty,
Urimiyodu azhaikkudhu
Calling out with endearing intimacy,
Paruvamaeni vannam katti
Displaying the radiant colors of youthful beauty,
Urimiyodu azhaikkudhu
Calling out with endearing intimacy,
Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhu
The portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhu
The portrait smiles, captivating the heart,
Oviyam sirikkudhu
The 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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