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Thaen Malar Kannigal

From Paruva Mazhai · 1978

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Salil Chowdry
Movie name
Paruva Mazhai
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
18 Feb 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thaen malar kannigal maaranai nesikkum
Mogam endra thaen thanthae
Thaen malar kannigal maaranai nesikkum
Mogam endra thaen thanthae
Adhil thuli mattum thuli mattum naaneduthaen
Adhil thuli mattum thuli mattum naaneduthaen
Thaen malar kannigal maaranai nesikkum
Mogam endra thaen thanthae
Mangai veenai ennai meetti vidu
Aanantha sangeetham
Kannan isaigindra paattiyellaam
Inbaththin bodhai mayam
Mangai veenai ennai meetti vidu
Aanantha sangeetham
Kannan isaigindra paattiyellaam
Inbaththin bodhai mayam
Inbaththin bodhai mayam
Thaen malar kannigal maaranai nesikkum
Mogam endra thaen thanthae
Adhil thuli mattum thuli mattum naaneduthaen
Oru thuli mattum thuli mattum naan kudithen
Thaen malar kannigal maaranai nesikkum
Mogam endra thaen thanthae
Kannaa un kaigalil saainthu nindraal
Penmaiyin aavesam
Mannaa katti muththam nee thanthaai
Sorkkaththin ullaasam
Endrendrum ullaasam
Thaen malar kannigal maaranai nesikkum
Mogam endra thaen thanthae
Flower-like young women love Maran (the god of love),
Offering him the honey of desire,
Flower-like young women love Maran (the god of love),
Offering him the honey of desire,
From it, I took just a drop, only a drop,
From it, I took just a drop, only a drop,
Flower-like young women love Maran (the god of love),
Offering him the honey of desire,
Pluck the strings of me, a woman like a veena (string instrument),
Creating joyful music,
Every song that Kannan plays
Is intoxicating with sweet pleasure,
Pluck the strings of me, a woman like a veena (string instrument),
Creating joyful music,
Every song that Kannan plays
Is intoxicating with sweet pleasure,
Is intoxicating with sweet pleasure,
Flower-like young women love Maran (the god of love),
Offering him the honey of desire,
From it, I took just a drop, only a drop,
I drank just a drop, only a single drop,
Flower-like young women love Maran (the god of love),
Offering him the honey of desire,
Kanna, when I rest in your arms,
A wave of passion fills this woman's heart,
My beloved, you held me close and gave a kiss,
Bringing the joy of heaven,
A joy that lasts forever,
Flower-like young women love Maran (the god of love),
Offering him the honey of desire.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poetic song portrays a young woman experiencing the tender bliss and intoxication of romantic love. She compares young maidens to honey-rich blossoms that surrender to Kama, the deity of love. Acknowledging that she has sampled merely a tiny drop of this sweet desire, she finds herself overwhelmed by its intoxicating nature. Addressing her beloved as Krishna and her King, she surrenders herself completely, asking him to play her body and soul like a Veena to create blissful melodies. His embrace and kisses elevate her into a state of heavenly delight and timeless happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Mogam endra thaen thanthae”

Desire is directly metaphorized as honey ('Mogam endra thaen'), emphasizing its sweetness and intoxicating quality.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Mangai veenai ennai meetti vidu”

The heroine compares herself to a Veena ('Mangai veenai'), asking her lover to play her to create harmonious joy.

Repetition (Anaphora / Sol Pinvaru Nilaiyani)

“Adhil thuli mattum thuli mattum naaneduthaen”

The words 'thuli mattum' are repeated to emphasize the subtle yet potent effect of love's sweet essence.

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Trivia

'Paruva Mazhai' (1978) featured music by legendary composer Salil Chowdhury. The song is celebrated for S. Janaki's delicate vocals and Kannadasan's sensuous yet deeply poetic imagery.

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