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Lyrics & meaning

Thanga Kolusu Thaalam

From Idhu Engal Rajyam · 1985

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Chandrabose
Details
Idhu Engal Rajyam1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
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Male
Thanga kolusu thaalam adikkaAs the golden anklet beats to the rhythm
Thanga kolusu thaalam adikkaAs the golden anklet beats to the rhythm
Thaaviyanaichchu paattu padikkaTo leap, embrace, and sing a song
Maman irukkaen odi ingu vaadi rasathiYour uncle is here, run and come here, my princess
Male
Thanga kolusu thaalam adikkaAs the golden anklet beats to the rhythm
Thaaviyanaichchu paattu padikkaTo leap, embrace, and sing a song
Male
Alliththandu kaalgalukku kolusu pootturaenI will adorn anklets on your legs tender like lily stems
Anthimalli poochcharaththai thalaikku sootturaenI will adorn your hair with a garland of night jasmine flowers
Thangapadhakkam poduraen chinna paadham neevuraenI will place a gold locket on you and gently rub your small feet
Enthan manaiviyallavaa konjam maarbil aadavaaAre you not my wife, shall I play a little on your chest?
Pattu ravikka sela uduththi vantha kuzhanthai neeyadiYou are like a child dressed up in a silk blouse and saree, my dear
Male
Thanga kolusu thaalam adikkaAs the golden anklet beats to the rhythm
Thaaviyanaichchu paattu padikkaTo leap, embrace, and sing a song
Male
Ennirendum vayasu vantha paruvamallavaaIs this not the age of youth, having reached sixteen?
Innum antha nenaippu unthan manasil vallaiyaaHas that thought still not crossed your mind?
Antha unarchi illaiyaa udal oomaiyaanathaaIs there no such feeling, has your body become silent?
Unnai puriyavillaiyae ullam theriyavillaiyaeI fail to understand you, I do not know your heart
Intha paruva paadam padichchu kaattum vishayamalladiThis lesson of youth is not something that can be taught by reading, my dear
Male
Thanga kolusu thaalam adikkaAs the golden anklet beats to the rhythm
Thaaviyanaichchu paattu padikkaTo leap, embrace, and sing a song

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song depicts a intimate and playful dialogue where a husband lovingly entices his shy young bride. He describes his affection by expressing his desire to adorn her with jewelry and flowers, while gently coaxing her out of her innocence and hesitation into romantic companionship. Lyricist Pulamaipithan gracefully captures the subtle romance and youthful shyness through vivid imagery of traditional ornaments, romantic gestures, and tender questioning.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Alliththandu kaalgalukku kolusu pootturaen / Anthimalli poochcharaththai thalaikku sootturaen

Rhyming of the second character across adjacent lines, such as 'Alliththandu' and 'Anthimalli'.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Alliththandu kaalgalukku kolusu pootturaen

Comparing the bride's soft and slender legs directly to tender lily stems ('Alliththandu kaalgal').

Anaphora (Repetition for emphasis)

Thanga kolusu thaalam adikka

Repetition of the opening refrain 'Thanga kolusu thaalam adikka' to establish rhythmic musicality.

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Trivia

Written by the renowned poet and lyricist Pulamaipithan, the song uses classical imagery like 'Alliththandu' (lily stems) and 'Anthimalli' (evening jasmine) to evoke traditional Tamil sensibilities of romance within a film score context.

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