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Lyrics & meaning

Thanga Nilavukkul

From Rickshaw Mama · 1992

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Rickshaw Mama
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
8 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thanga nilavukkul nilavondru
Malarukkul malar endru vandhadhae
Endhan kanavukkul kanavondru
Ninaivukkul sugamondru thanthathae
Kodi mullai kodi kattum mannano
Inba chirai pattu thirai itta kannano
Kodi mullai kodi kattum mannano
Inba chirai pattu thirai itta kannano
Nilavukkul vanna malarukkul
Thanga nilavukkul nilavondru
Malarukkul malar endru vandhadhae
Endhan kanavukkul kanavondru
Ninaivukkul sugamondru thanthathae
Muthukkal kottiya natchathiram
Andha natchathiram en pakkam varum
Vithukkal kattiya muthucharam
En pakkam vanthu pon mutham tharum
Oru muthu thaan
Udai pattuthaan poovaai maarum
Adhai thottu thaan
Anai katti thaan paadum raagam
Vanna chilai petru
Tharum anbu chinna kili
Kalai katru tharum andha
Vanna kili
Sindhidaamal vantha thaene
Sonthamaanen naan
Nilavukkul vanna malarukkul
Thanga nilavukkul nilavondru
Malarukkul malar endru vandhadhae
Endhan kanavukkul kanavondru
Ninaivukkul sugamondru thanthathae
Indha poovaikku poo vaithu
Choodidum maamanukku
Nalla thogaiyin thogaiyil
Sokkidum maamanukku
Female :Hahahhaha hahaha
Chorus :Anbukkum pangukku
Aal vara pogudhu
Amma en appa
Endraatida pogudhu
Vetkathil minnidum
Thanga kudam
Adhu thottu tharum
Un sorgam varum
Karpanai kattiya mullai charam
Ennai kattik kolla
Than kaiyai tharum
Pala vannam thaan
Oru ennam thaan paalaai oorum
Oru sellam thaan
Ivan selvan thaan naalai thondrum
Kannam thanil chinnam pala
Endru ennith tharum
Innum pala inbangalai sollitharum
Muthumaalai niththam poda
Sithamaanen naan
Nilavukkul vanna malarukkul
Thanga nilavukkul nilavondru
Malarukkul malar endru vandhadhae
Endhan kanavukkul kanavondru
Ninaivukkul sugamondru thanthathae
Kodi mullai kodi kattum mannano
Inba chirai pattu thirai itta kannano
Kodi mullai kodi kattum mannano
Inba chirai pattu thirai itta kannano
Nilavukkul vanna malarukkul
Thanga nilavukkul nilavondru
Malarukkul malar endru vandhadhae
Endhan kanavukkul kanavondru
Ninaivukkul sugamondru thanthathae
A moon inside the golden moon,
has arrived like a flower within a flower.
A dream within my dream,
bringing a sweet joy to my memories.
Is he the king reigning over jasmine vines?
Is he Lord Krishna, veiled and held captive in joy?
Is he the king reigning over jasmine vines?
Is he Lord Krishna, veiled and held captive in joy?
Inside the moon, inside the colorful flower...
A moon inside the golden moon,
has arrived like a flower within a flower.
A dream within my dream,
bringing a sweet joy to my memories.
A star showering pearls,
that star will come beside me.
A pearl strand bound with seeds of love,
will come close to me and give a golden kiss.
Just one pearl,
breaking open to blossom like a flower.
Touching it gently,
embracing it close, a melody will sing.
Borne by a beautiful sculpted figure,
this loving little parrot...
That colorful parrot
that teaches the arts of love...
O sweet honey that flowed without spilling,
I have become yours completely!
Inside the moon, inside the colorful flower...
A moon inside the golden moon,
has arrived like a flower within a flower.
A dream within my dream,
bringing a sweet joy to my memories.
Putting flowers in the hair of this young lady,
for the beloved who adorns her,
in the lovely plumage of this peacock,
for the beloved who is enchanted...
Female: Haha, haha, hahaha
Chorus: To share in our love,
someone new is about to arrive!
Calling out, "Mother! My father!"
they will playfully rock our world!
Shimmering in bashfulness,
like a golden pot,
she touches and gives,
your paradise will arrive.
A garland of jasmines woven by imagination,
to embrace me,
reaches out its hands.
Through all the colors,
one single thought flows pure like milk.
A darling little child,
a precious boy will be born tomorrow.
Many sweet marks on the cheek,
she will count and give.
She will teach many more joys!
To drape a garland of pearls every day,
I am completely ready!
Inside the moon, inside the colorful flower...
A moon inside the golden moon,
has arrived like a flower within a flower.
A dream within my dream,
bringing a sweet joy to my memories.
Is he the king reigning over jasmine vines?
Is he Lord Krishna, veiled and held captive in joy?
Is he the king reigning over jasmine vines?
Is he Lord Krishna, veiled and held captive in joy?
Inside the moon, inside the colorful flower...
A moon inside the golden moon,
has arrived like a flower within a flower.
A dream within my dream,
bringing a sweet joy to my memories.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Thanga Nilavukkul from the 1992 Tamil movie Rickshaw Mama is a romantic and lyrical song celebrating love, togetherness, and the sweet anticipation of family life. Set to a melodious rhythm, the characters express their affection through beautiful poetical images of golden moons, blossoming flowers, and precious pearls. The lyrics highlight both romantic passion and the joy of expecting a child who will bring endless happiness and cradle songs into their lives. The overall tone of the song is deeply affectionate, romantic, and comforting.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Thanga nilavukkul nilavondru / Malarukkul malar endru vandhadhae

Comparing the beloved and child to a moon within a golden moon and a flower within a flower.

Rhyme Scheme & End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Nilavukkul vanna malarukkul / Thanga nilavukkul nilavondru

Repetition of the suffix '-ukkul' at the end of word units creating a rhythmic harmony.

Alliteration (Monai)

Kodi mullai kodi kattum mannano

Repetition of initial consonant sounds 'k' and 'm' enhancing lyrical cadence.

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Trivia

Rickshaw Mama (1992) was directed by P. Vasu and starred Sathyaraj and Kushboo. The music for the film was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by the celebrated poet Vaali. The song is sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.

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