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Lyrics & meaning

Thalathala Meniyil

From Kadamai Nenjam · 1979

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Kadamai Nenjam1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Thalathala meniyil maragatha maanganiIs it pleasure to offer the emerald-like mango fruit on a shimmering body?
Tharuvathuthaan sugamoIs giving that the ultimate pleasure?
Kanni ennai thazhuvi anaiththaalIf you embrace and hug this maiden,
Adhuthaan sorkkamoIs that truly heaven?
Female
Perugi varum ilam paruva sugamThe pleasure of youth flowing like an overflowing river,
Pera tharunam idhuvallavoIsn't this the right moment to receive it?
Un madiyil naanae vanthuShall I come on my own into your lap,
Thaanae saayavoAnd lean back by myself?
Female
Antha sugam inba sugamThat pleasure is sweet joy,
Aasai manam thantha sugamThe joy given by a longing heart,
Aarambam sonnathum neeyallavoWeren't you the one who initiated the start?
Female
Thalathala meaniyil maragatha maanganiIs it pleasure to offer the emerald-like mango fruit on a shimmering body?
Tharuvathuthaan sugamoIs giving that the ultimate pleasure?
Kanni ennai thazhuvi anaiththaalIf you embrace and hug this maiden,
Adhuthaan sorkkamoIs that truly heaven?
Female
Anantha megam soozhgindra neramAt a time when clouds of bliss surround us,
Ponathai enni thudichenna labamWhat is the point of worrying about what is lost?
Adakaatha thaagam azhaikkindrathuAn unquenchable thirst is calling out,
Aasai theera aadu rajaDance to your heart's content, my king!
Female
Thalathala meaniyil maragatha maanganiIs it pleasure to offer the emerald-like mango fruit on a shimmering body?
Tharuvathuthaan sugamoIs giving that the ultimate pleasure?
Kanni ennai thazhuvi anaiththaalIf you embrace and hug this maiden,
Adhuthaan sorkkamoIs that truly heaven?
Female
Paadatha ragam podaatha thaalamAn unsung melody, an unplayed rhythm,
Paalaattru vegam paaigindra kolamA majestic form flowing with the speed of a milky river,
Paarkindra kaalam idhuvallavoIsn't this the time to witness it?
Aasai theera aadu rajaDance to your heart's content, my king!
Aasai theera aadu rajaDance to your heart's content, my king!
Female
Thalathala meaniyil maragatha maanganiIs it pleasure to offer the emerald-like mango fruit on a shimmering body?
Tharuvathuthaan sugamoIs giving that the ultimate pleasure?
Kanni ennai thazhuvi anaiththaalIf you embrace and hug this maiden,
Adhuthaan sorkkamoIs that truly heaven?
Female
Kann paarvai minnumGlancing eyes shimmering bright,
Penn paavai vannamThe vibrant hues of a beautiful maiden,
Un marbil vanthu sollugindra ennamThe thoughts expressing themselves on your chest,
Adaiyaala chinnam peravallavoAren't they meant to gain a token of love?
Aasai theera aadu rajaDance to your heart's content, my king!
Female
Thalathala meaniyil maragatha maanganiIs it pleasure to offer the emerald-like mango fruit on a shimmering body?
Tharuvathuthaan sugamoIs giving that the ultimate pleasure?
Kanni ennai thazhuvi anaiththaalIf you embrace and hug this maiden,
Adhuthaan sorkkamoIs that truly heaven?
Female
Perugi varum ilam paruva sugamThe pleasure of youth flowing like an overflowing river,
Pera tharunam idhuvallavoIsn't this the right moment to receive it?
Un madiyil naanae vanthuShall I come on my own into your lap,
Thaanae saayavoAnd lean back by myself?
Female
Antha sugam inba sugamThat pleasure is sweet joy,
Aasai manam thantha sugamThe joy given by a longing heart,
Aarambam sonnathum neeyallavoWeren't you the one who initiated the start?
Female
Thalathala meaniyil maragatha maanganiIs it pleasure to offer the emerald-like mango fruit on a shimmering body?
Tharuvathuthaan sugamoIs giving that the ultimate pleasure?
Kanni ennai thazhuvi anaiththaalIf you embrace and hug this maiden,
Adhuthaan sorkkamoIs that truly heaven?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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