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Thalathala Meniyil

From Kadamai Nenjam · 1979

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Kadamai Nenjam
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
8 Oct 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thalathala meniyil maragatha maangani
Tharuvathuthaan sugamo
Kanni ennai thazhuvi anaiththaal
Adhuthaan sorkkamo
Perugi varum ilam paruva sugam
Pera tharunam idhuvallavo
Un madiyil naanae vanthu
Thaanae saayavo
Antha sugam inba sugam
Aasai manam thantha sugam
Aarambam sonnathum neeyallavo
Thalathala meaniyil maragatha maangani
Tharuvathuthaan sugamo
Kanni ennai thazhuvi anaiththaal
Adhuthaan sorkkamo
Anantha megam soozhgindra neram
Ponathai enni thudichenna labam
Adakaatha thaagam azhaikkindrathu
Aasai theera aadu raja
Thalathala meaniyil maragatha maangani
Tharuvathuthaan sugamo
Kanni ennai thazhuvi anaiththaal
Adhuthaan sorkkamo
Paadatha ragam podaatha thaalam
Paalaattru vegam paaigindra kolam
Paarkindra kaalam idhuvallavo
Aasai theera aadu raja
Aasai theera aadu raja
Thalathala meaniyil maragatha maangani
Tharuvathuthaan sugamo
Kanni ennai thazhuvi anaiththaal
Adhuthaan sorkkamo
Kann paarvai minnum
Penn paavai vannam
Un marbil vanthu sollugindra ennam
Adaiyaala chinnam peravallavo
Aasai theera aadu raja
Thalathala meaniyil maragatha maangani
Tharuvathuthaan sugamo
Kanni ennai thazhuvi anaiththaal
Adhuthaan sorkkamo
Perugi varum ilam paruva sugam
Pera tharunam idhuvallavo
Un madiyil naanae vanthu
Thaanae saayavo
Antha sugam inba sugam
Aasai manam thantha sugam
Aarambam sonnathum neeyallavo
Thalathala meaniyil maragatha maangani
Tharuvathuthaan sugamo
Kanni ennai thazhuvi anaiththaal
Adhuthaan sorkkamo
On a glowing body, an emerald mango,
is offering it true pleasure?
If you embrace and hold me close,
is that what heaven feels like?
The overflowing pleasures of youth,
isn't this the moment to taste them?
Shall I come on my own
and rest softly upon your lap?
That pleasure is sweet delight,
a joy given by a longing heart.
Weren't you the one who began it all?
On a glowing body, an emerald mango,
is offering it true pleasure?
If you embrace and hold me close,
is that what heaven feels like?
When clouds of joy gather all around,
what is the point of aching over the past?
An uncontrollable thirst calls out,
dance to your heart's content, my king...
On a glowing body, an emerald mango,
is offering it true pleasure?
If you embrace and hold me close,
is that what heaven feels like?
An unsung melody, an unplayed rhythm,
a beauty rushing like a river of milk,
isn't this the time to witness it?
Dance to your heart's content, my king...
Dance to your heart's content, my king...
On a glowing body, an emerald mango,
is offering it true pleasure?
If you embrace and hold me close,
is that what heaven feels like?
The sparkling glance of the eyes,
the charm of this lovely woman,
and the desire spoken against your chest,
isn't it all to receive a mark of love?
Dance to your heart's content, my king...
On a glowing body, an emerald mango,
is offering it true pleasure?
If you embrace and hold me close,
is that what heaven feels like?
The overflowing pleasures of youth,
isn't this the moment to taste them?
Shall I come on my own
and rest softly upon your lap?
That pleasure is sweet delight,
a joy given by a longing heart.
Weren't you the one who began it all?
On a glowing body, an emerald mango,
is offering it true pleasure?
If you embrace and hold me close,
is that what heaven feels like?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Thalathala Meniyil from Kadamai Nenjam (1979) is a passionate and romantic track celebrating youthful allure, desire, and intimacy. The song captures a maiden tenderly inviting her lover into an embrace, equating their romantic union to heavenly bliss, unsung melodies, and an unquenchable thirst for affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Thalathala meniyil maragatha maangani

'Maragatha maangani' (emerald mango fruit) metaphorically describes youthful feminine charm and beauty.

Monai / Alliteration

Paadatha ragam podaatha thaalam

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'P' across the line creates rhythmic harmony.

Hyperbole

Adakaatha thaagam azhaikkindrathu

Describing intense youthful desire as an 'unquenchable thirst' calling out.

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Trivia

Composed by the renowned duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by Pulamaipithan, this song stands out for P. Susheela's sensual vocals combined with vivid classical Tamil imagery.

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