Thalaiva Nee Ingu Varavendum
From Mookkanan Kayiru · 1985
- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Mookkanan Kayiru1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum | My hero, you must come here, |
| Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum | You must share space on your pillow. |
| Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum | My hero, you must come here, |
| Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum | You must share space on your pillow. |
| Female | |
| Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum | My hero, you must come here, |
| Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum | You must share space on your pillow. |
| Female | |
| Maalaigal kazhuththil vizha vendum | Wedding garlands must fall around our necks, |
| Un manjaththai naanum thozha vendum | And I must bow before your marital bed. |
| Maalaigal kazhuththil vizha vendum | Wedding garlands must fall around our necks, |
| Un manjaththai naanum thozha vendum | And I must bow before your marital bed. |
| Female | |
| Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum | My hero, you must come here, |
| Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum | You must share space on your pillow. |
| Female | |
| Oru raagam oorvalam pogum | A melody proceeds in a grand procession, |
| Suga raaja veedhiyil yogam | Finding fortune on the royal street of joy. |
| Oru raagam oorvalam pogum | A melody proceeds in a grand procession, |
| Suga raaja veedhiyil yogam | Finding fortune on the royal street of joy. |
| Idhu thegam kaanaatha mogam | This is a yearning the body has never felt, |
| En dhevan nee thantha thaagam | A deep thirst given by you, my deity. |
| Female | |
| Idhu mullil odiya paadham | This is a foot that ran across thorns, |
| Udal medai thediya geedham | A song in search of the body's stage. |
| Idhu mullil odiya paadham | This is a foot that ran across thorns, |
| Udal medai thediya geedham | A song in search of the body's stage. |
| Nadaipotta paadhaiyil pedham ini | Forget the disparities on the paths walked so far, |
| Unathu paadhai enthan vedham | From now on, your path is my sacred scripture. |
| Female | |
| Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum | My hero, you must come here, |
| Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum | You must share space on your pillow. |
| Female | |
| Idhu kadhavu illaatha jannal | This is a window without any doors, |
| Oru kaiyil nillaatha minnal | A bolt of lightning that cannot be held in one hand. |
| Idhu kadhavu illaatha jannal | This is a window without any doors, |
| Oru kaiyil nillaatha minnal | A bolt of lightning that cannot be held in one hand. |
| Un kaikku vanthathu vaanam | The vast sky has come into your hands, |
| Vegu kaalam ponapin naanam | And my shyness has vanished after a long time. |
| Female | |
| Vizhi paarvai poomazhai aagum | A look from your eyes turns into a rain of flowers, |
| Mozhi porvai aasaiyil vegum | The blanket of words sizzles in longing desire. |
| Varum kaalakaalangal yaavum | In all the time that lies ahead, |
| Ini kadhal poonguyil koovum | The sweet cuckoo of love will sing. |
| Female | |
| Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum | My hero, you must come here, |
| Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum | You must share space on your pillow. |
| Female | |
| Maalaigal kazhuththil vizha vendum | Wedding garlands must fall around our necks, |
| Un manjaththai naanum thozha vendum | And I must bow before your marital bed. |
| Female | |
| Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum | My hero, you must come here, |
| Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum | You must share space on your pillow. |
தலைவா நீ இங்கு வரவேண்டும்
உன் தலையணையில் இடம் தரவேண்டும்
தலைவா நீ இங்கு வரவேண்டும்
உன் தலையணையில் இடம் தரவேண்டும்
My hero, you must come here,
You must share space on your pillow.
My hero, you must come here,
You must share space on your pillow.
தலைவா நீ இங்கு வரவேண்டும்
உன் தலையணையில் இடம் தரவேண்டும்
My hero, you must come here,
You must share space on your pillow.
மாலைகள் கழுத்தில் விழ வேண்டும்
உன் மஞ்சத்தை நானும் தொழ வேண்டும்
மாலைகள் கழுத்தில் விழ வேண்டும்
உன் மஞ்சத்தை நானும் தொழ வேண்டும்
Wedding garlands must fall around our necks,
And I must bow before your marital bed.
Wedding garlands must fall around our necks,
And I must bow before your marital bed.
தலைவா நீ இங்கு வரவேண்டும்
உன் தலையணையில் இடம் தரவேண்டும்
My hero, you must come here,
You must share space on your pillow.
ஒரு ராகம் ஊர்வலம் போகும்
சுக ராஜ வீதியில் யோகம்
ஒரு ராகம் ஊர்வலம் போகும்
சுக ராஜ வீதியில் யோகம்
இது தேகம் காணாத மோகம்
என் தேவன் நீ தந்த தாகம்
A melody proceeds in a grand procession,
Finding fortune on the royal street of joy.
A melody proceeds in a grand procession,
Finding fortune on the royal street of joy.
This is a yearning the body has never felt,
A deep thirst given by you, my deity.
இது முள்ளில் ஓடிய பாதம்
உடல் மேடை தேடிய கீதம்
இது முள்ளில் ஓடிய பாதம்
உடல் மேடை தேடிய கீதம்
நடைபோட்ட பாதையில் பேதம் இனி
உனது பாதை எந்தன் வேதம்......
This is a foot that ran across thorns,
A song in search of the body's stage.
This is a foot that ran across thorns,
A song in search of the body's stage.
Forget the disparities on the paths walked so far,
From now on, your path is my sacred scripture.
தலைவா நீ இங்கு வரவேண்டும்
உன் தலையணையில் இடம் தரவேண்டும்
My hero, you must come here,
You must share space on your pillow.
இது கதவு இல்லாத ஜன்னல் ஒரு
கையில் நில்லாத மின்னல்
இது கதவு இல்லாத ஜன்னல் ஒரு
கையில் நில்லாத மின்னல்
உன் கைக்கு வந்தது வானம்
வெகு காலம் போனபின் நாணம்
This is a window without any doors,
A bolt of lightning that cannot be held in one hand.
This is a window without any doors,
A bolt of lightning that cannot be held in one hand.
The vast sky has come into your hands,
And my shyness has vanished after a long time.
விழிப் பார்வை பூமழை ஆகும்
மொழி போர்வை ஆசையில் வேகும்
வரும் காலகாலங்கள் யாவும்
இனி காதல் பூங்குயில் கூவும்.....
A look from your eyes turns into a rain of flowers,
The blanket of words sizzles in longing desire.
In all the time that lies ahead,
The sweet cuckoo of love will sing.
தலைவா நீ இங்கு வரவேண்டும்
உன் தலையணையில் இடம் தரவேண்டும்
My hero, you must come here,
You must share space on your pillow.
மாலைகள் கழுத்தில் விழ வேண்டும்
உன் மஞ்சத்தை நானும் தொழ வேண்டும்
Wedding garlands must fall around our necks,
And I must bow before your marital bed.
தலைவா நீ இங்கு வரவேண்டும்
உன் தலையணையில் இடம் தரவேண்டும்
My hero, you must come here,
You must share space on your pillow.
Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum
My hero, you must come here,
Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum
You must share space on your pillow.
Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum
My hero, you must come here,
Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum
You must share space on your pillow.
Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum
My hero, you must come here,
Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum
You must share space on your pillow.
Maalaigal kazhuththil vizha vendum
Wedding garlands must fall around our necks,
Un manjaththai naanum thozha vendum
And I must bow before your marital bed.
Maalaigal kazhuththil vizha vendum
Wedding garlands must fall around our necks,
Un manjaththai naanum thozha vendum
And I must bow before your marital bed.
Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum
My hero, you must come here,
Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum
You must share space on your pillow.
Oru raagam oorvalam pogum
A melody proceeds in a grand procession,
Suga raaja veedhiyil yogam
Finding fortune on the royal street of joy.
Oru raagam oorvalam pogum
A melody proceeds in a grand procession,
Suga raaja veedhiyil yogam
Finding fortune on the royal street of joy.
Idhu thegam kaanaatha mogam
This is a yearning the body has never felt,
En dhevan nee thantha thaagam
A deep thirst given by you, my deity.
Idhu mullil odiya paadham
This is a foot that ran across thorns,
Udal medai thediya geedham
A song in search of the body's stage.
Idhu mullil odiya paadham
This is a foot that ran across thorns,
Udal medai thediya geedham
A song in search of the body's stage.
Nadaipotta paadhaiyil pedham ini
Forget the disparities on the paths walked so far,
Unathu paadhai enthan vedham
From now on, your path is my sacred scripture.
Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum
My hero, you must come here,
Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum
You must share space on your pillow.
Idhu kadhavu illaatha jannal
This is a window without any doors,
Oru kaiyil nillaatha minnal
A bolt of lightning that cannot be held in one hand.
Idhu kadhavu illaatha jannal
This is a window without any doors,
Oru kaiyil nillaatha minnal
A bolt of lightning that cannot be held in one hand.
Un kaikku vanthathu vaanam
The vast sky has come into your hands,
Vegu kaalam ponapin naanam
And my shyness has vanished after a long time.
Vizhi paarvai poomazhai aagum
A look from your eyes turns into a rain of flowers,
Mozhi porvai aasaiyil vegum
The blanket of words sizzles in longing desire.
Varum kaalakaalangal yaavum
In all the time that lies ahead,
Ini kadhal poonguyil koovum
The sweet cuckoo of love will sing.
Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum
My hero, you must come here,
Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum
You must share space on your pillow.
Maalaigal kazhuththil vizha vendum
Wedding garlands must fall around our necks,
Un manjaththai naanum thozha vendum
And I must bow before your marital bed.
Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum
My hero, you must come here,
Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum
You must share space on your pillow.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
In 'Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum', the female protagonist passionately expresses her deep longing, devotion, and romantic surrender to her beloved. She yearns to be united with him in holy matrimony, represented metaphorically through exchanging garlands and sharing a pillow, leaving behind past hardships like feet walking over thorns.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Thalaivaa nee ingu varavendum / Un thalaiyanaiyil idam thara vendum”
The second consonant sound 'la' matches in 'Thalaivaa' and 'Thalaiyanaiyil', creating rhythmic harmony across lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Unathu paadhai enthan vedham”
Describing the partner's path as sacred scripture ('Unathu paadhai enthan vedham') elevates romantic love to spiritual devotion.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Vizhi paarvai poomazhai aagum”
Comparing a passionate gaze to a shower of flowers ('Vizhi paarvai poomazhai aagum') emphasizes sweetness and beauty.
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Trivia
Composed by legendary maestro M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by lyricist Mu. Metha, this track from the 1985 movie 'Mookkanan Kayiru' highlights P. Susheela's sensual yet classical vocal texture, which was a hallmark of her romantic solos during this era.
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