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Thanga Sangili

From Thooral Ninnu Pochu · 1982

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Thooral Ninnu Pochu
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
12 Feb 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thangha changili minnum paingkili
Thaanae konjiyadhoo….
Ini thanjam malligai manjam endrivan
Thozhlil thunjiyatho….
Thangha changili minnum paingkili
Thaanae konjiyadhoo….
Ini thanjam malligai manjam endrivan
Thozhlil thunjiyatho….
Oru thangha changili minnum paingkili
Thaanae konjiyadhoo….
Ini thanjam malligai manjam endrivan
Thozhlil thunjiyatho….
Malarmaalai thalaiyanaiyaai….
Sugamae…. podhuvaai….
Oruvaai amudham medhuvaai parugiyabadi
Thangha changili minnum paingkili
Thaanae konjiyadhoo….
Ini thanjam malligai manjam endrivan
Thozhlil thunjiyatho….
{Kaaval nooru meeri
Kaadhal seiyum devi… }(2)
Male : {Unselaiyil poovelaigal
Unmeniyil poonjolaigal} (2)
Andhi pooviriyum adhan ragasiyam
Santhithaal theriyum
Ivalin kanavu thaniyum varaiyil
Vidiyaadhu thirumagal iravugal
Thangha changili minnum paingkili
Thaanae konjiyadhoo….
Ini thanjam malligai manjam endrivan
Thozhlil thunjiyatho….
Aadum bommai meedhu
Jaadai sonna maadhu
Male :La la la la…. laaalaa laaalaa
Laaalaa laaalaa….
Kannodu dhaan poraadinaal
Vervaigalil neeraadinaal
Male :Ra ra ra ra ..rarararaaa
Rararaa raaa raaa….
Anbae aadai kodu enai anudhinam
Alli choodi vidu
Idhazil idhazhaal
Kadidham ezhudhu
Oru pedhai urangida madi kodu
Thangha changili minnum paingkili
Thaanae konjiyadhoo….
Ini thanjam malligai manjam endrivan
Thozhlil thunjiyatho….
Malarmaalai thalaiyanaiyaai….
Sugamae…. podhuvaai….
Oruvaai amudham medhuvaai parugiyabadi
The shining green parrot with a gold chain,
did she snuggle up lovingly on her own?
Thinking a bed of jasmine is her only refuge now,
did she fall asleep upon his shoulder?
The shining green parrot with a gold chain,
did she snuggle up lovingly on her own?
Thinking a bed of jasmine is her only refuge now,
did she fall asleep upon his shoulder?
A shining green parrot with a gold chain,
did she snuggle up lovingly on her own?
Thinking a bed of jasmine is her only refuge now,
did she fall asleep upon his shoulder?
With flower garlands as a pillow...
with sweet bliss shared between them...
slowly sipping a mouthful of sweet nectar...
The shining green parrot with a gold chain,
did she snuggle up lovingly on her own?
Thinking a bed of jasmine is her only refuge now,
did she fall asleep upon his shoulder?
Defying a hundred restrictions,
the goddess shares her love...
Male: Flower patterns on your saree,
and blooming flower gardens on your body!
Flowers bloom at dusk, and that secret
will be revealed when we meet.
Until her deep longing is satisfied,
the nights of this goddess will not turn to dawn.
The shining green parrot with a gold chain,
did she snuggle up lovingly on her own?
Thinking a bed of jasmine is her only refuge now,
did she fall asleep upon his shoulder?
Pointing toward the dancing doll,
the woman dropped subtle hints...
Male: La la la la... laaa la laaa la
Laaa la laaa la...
She fought against sleep in her eyes,
and bathed in drops of sweat.
Male: Ra ra ra ra... rarararaaa
Rararaaa raaa raaa...
"My love, wrap me like a garment, and every day
gather me up and wear me close."
"With your lips upon mine,
write a letter of love,
and give your lap for this simple girl to sleep."
The shining green parrot with a gold chain,
did she snuggle up lovingly on her own?
Thinking a bed of jasmine is her only refuge now,
did she fall asleep upon his shoulder?
With flower garlands as a pillow...
with sweet bliss shared between them...
slowly sipping a mouthful of sweet nectar...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Thangha Changili' from the movie 'Thooral Ninnu Pochu' (1982) is a classic romantic duet composed by Ilaiyaraaja and written by Vairamuthu. The song captures the intimacy, passion, and tenderness between newlyweds during their night of romance. Metaphors of a golden chain, green parrot, jasmine bed, and evening blossoms highlight the sweet surrender and mutual affection shared by the couple. Through poetic descriptions of beauty, gentle whispers, and loving embrace, the song paints a romantic picture of emotional and physical union. The lyrics reflect a traditional yet deeply poetic expression of romantic union and nocturnal longing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)

Thangha changili minnum paingkili

Compares the beloved lady to a shining green parrot and a golden chain ('Thangha changili minnum paingkili').

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Thangha changili ... / Ini thanjam malligai ...

Rhyming of the second consonant sound 'ng' in 'Thangha' and 'Thanjam'.

Monai (First letter alliteration)

Unselaiyil poovelaigal / Unmeniyil poonjolaigal

Repetition of the initial letter 'Un' in 'Unselaiyil' and 'Unmeniyil'.

Personification

Andhi pooviriyum adhan ragasiyam

Attributing the human act of keeping secrets to an evening blossom.

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