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Lyrics & meaning

Thangam Ival Angam

From Nalla Thambi · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Nalla Thambi
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
26 Dec 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hae… haehae
Haehaehae haehaehae
Thangam ival angam
Engum sugam thangum
Ilamai kadhavu thirandhu vittadhu
Iravum pagalum marandhu vittadhu
Poovae poo choodu
Haei poovae poo choodu
Thangam ival angam
Engum sugam thangum
Ilamai kadhavu thirandhu vittadhu
Iravum pagalum marandhu vittadhu
Vaa vaa poo choodu
Vaa vaa poo choodu
Thangam ival angam
Engum sugam thangum…hoi
{Poo maalai ondrai katti
Poovodu ennai katti
Maarbil thottil katti
Aadum pen kutti} (2)
{Kannodu kannai vaithu
Kaadhodu thaalaattu
Kalyaana mutham kodu
Kaiyai vidu} (2)
Naan thandha muthathukku
Ottikkittu vatti kattu
Thangam ival angam
Engum sugam thangum
Female :Ilamai kadhavu thirandhu vittadhu
Iravum pagalum marandhu vittadhu
Vaa vaa poo choodu
Vaa vaa poo choodu
Thangam ival angam
Engum sugam thangum
Rapaap paaa
{Aalaana thaedhi enna
Adhu sollum saedhi enna
Naanum thottaal enna
Naanam ennenna} (2)
{Kattaadha kandrukkutti
Ennodu muttaadhae
Ippodhu vetkam
Ennai pandhaadudhae} (2)
Pandhaadum vetkam thannai
Pandhaaduven pan paaduven
Thangam ival angam
Engum sugam thangum
Ilamai kadhavu thirandhu vittadhu
Iravum pagalum marandhu vittadhu
Poovae poo choodu hoi
Poovae poo choodu hoi
Thangam ival angam
Engum sugam thangum hoi
Hey… hey-hey
Hey-hey-hey, hey-hey-hey
Her body is made of gold,
and sweet pleasure rests everywhere.
The door of youth has opened wide,
and day and night are forgotten.
O flower-like girl, wear the flowers!
Hey flower, wear the flowers!
Her body is made of gold,
and sweet pleasure rests everywhere.
The door of youth has opened wide,
and day and night are forgotten.
Come, come, wear the flowers!
Come, come, wear the flowers!
Her body is made of gold,
and sweet pleasure rests everywhere... hoy!
Stringing a garland of flowers,
binding me along with the blooms,
making a cradle upon your chest,
this young girl swings playfully.
Looking eye to eye,
whispering a lullaby into my ear,
give me a wedding kiss,
and let go of my hand!
For the kiss that I gave you,
hold me close and pay back the interest!
Her body is made of gold,
and sweet pleasure rests everywhere.
The door of youth has opened wide,
and day and night are forgotten.
Come, come, wear the flowers!
Come, come, wear the flowers!
Her body is made of gold,
and sweet pleasure rests everywhere.
Ra-ba-ba-aa
What was the day you came of age?
What is the secret message it brings?
What happens if I touch you too?
Why all this endless shyness?
Like an untamed young calf,
do not charge and push against me!
Right now, this shyness
is tossing me around like a ball!
That shyness tossing you around,
I will conquer it and sing a joyful tune!
Her body is made of gold,
and sweet pleasure rests everywhere.
The door of youth has opened wide,
and day and night are forgotten.
O flower-like girl, wear the flowers, hoy!
O flower-like girl, wear the flowers, hoy!
Her body is made of gold,
and sweet pleasure rests everywhere, hoy!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet captures the exuberant joy, intimacy, and playful banter between lovers celebrating youth and romance. The song describes the beauty and radiance of the heroine, whose youthful charm opens up a world of bliss where time, day, and night lose all meaning.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvameyam)

“Thangam ival angam”

Compares the heroine's physical form directly to precious gold ('Thangam') to emphasize her radiance and value.

Metaphor (Uvameyam)

“Ilamai kadhavu thirandhu vittadhu”

Refers to the onset of youthful romance as a door swinging open ('Ilamai kadhavu').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Ilamai kadhavu thirandhu vittadhu / Iravum pagalum marandhu vittadhu”

Matching end sounds with 'vittadhu' in consecutive lines creating a rhythmic, melodic flow.

Simile / Metaphor

“Ennai pandhaadudhae”

Compares feelings of bashfulness to a ball bouncing around, conveying overwhelming shyness.

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Trivia

This track features classic mid-80s Tamil commercial song arrangement and lyrics penned by the prolific Vaali, known for his ability to write lighthearted, rhythmic, and playful romantic duets.

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