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Lyrics & meaning

Thangamagal Alli Thanthal

From Thiruppam · 1984

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Thiruppam1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thanga magal thulli vanthaalThe golden girl came bouncing in
Muththu nagai alli thanthaalShowering pearl-like smiles and jewels
Thanga magal thulli vanthaalThe golden girl came bouncing in
Muththu nagai alli thanthaalShowering pearl-like smiles and jewels
Male
Vetri ennai thedi varum nannaalithuThis is a auspicious day when victory comes looking for me
Ennappadi vaazhvu tharum ponnaalithuThis is a golden day that bestows life as wished
Vetri ennai thedi varum nannaalithuThis is a auspicious day when victory comes looking for me
Ennappadi vaazhvu tharum ponnaalithuThis is a golden day that bestows life as wished
Male
Puththaandu vaazhththukkalNew Year greetings!
Ellorum paadungal come onEveryone sing, come on!
Chorus :Puththaandu vaazhththukkalChorus: New Year greetings!
Ellorum paadungalEveryone sing!
Chorus
………………....
Female
Mei vannam kai vannam thedumSearching for true beauty and physical artistry
Udal maelukkum keezhukkum aadumThe body sways up and down
En nenjum un nenjum koodumMy heart and your heart will unite
Sugam ennendru pennindru paadumThe woman sings today about what bliss truly is
Female
Mei vannam kai vannam thedumSearching for true beauty and physical artistry
Udal maelukkum keezhukkum aadumThe body sways up and down
En nenjum un nenjum koodumMy heart and your heart will unite
Sugam ennendru pennindru paadumThe woman sings today about what bliss truly is
Male
Siththariththa pennazhagu sendu kattum munnaazhguThe sculpted beauty of the woman, front beauty like a bouquet
Sikka vaikkum kannazhagum pollaathathuAnd the captivating beauty of her eyes is dangerously alluring
Siththariththa pennazhagu sendu kattum munnaazhguThe sculpted beauty of the woman, front beauty like a bouquet
Sikka vaikkum kannazhagum pollaathathuAnd the captivating beauty of her eyes is dangerously alluring
Chorus :Aaaa……aa….aaaaa…..aa…Chorus: Vocalizing
Female
Vettri unnaith thaedi varum nannaalithuThis is a good day when victory comes searching for you
Male :AhaanMale: Ahaan
Female :Ennappadi vaazhvu tharum ponnaalithuFemale: This is a golden day giving life as desired
Male :AhaanMale: Ahaan
Female
Puththaandu vaazhththukkalNew Year greetings!
Ellorum paadungalEveryone sing!
Thanga magal thulli vanthaalThe golden girl came bouncing in
Muththu nagai alli thanthaalShowering pearl-like smiles and jewels
Male
Vettri unnaith thaedi varum nannaalithuThis is a good day when victory comes searching for you
Ennappadi vaazhvu tharum ponnaalithuThis is a golden day giving life as desired
All :Puththaandu vaazhththukkalAll: New Year greetings!
Ellorum paadungalEveryone sing!
Chorus
……………...
Male
………………...
Male
Kaarkoondhal maanikka pandhalDark hair is like a canopy of rubies
Idhu kannalla ennaththin vaasalThese are not just eyes, but the gateway to thoughts
Un dhegam en kadhal naavalYour body is my love novel
Pakkam ovvodrum vaasikka aavalEager to read every single page
Male
Kaarkoondhal maanikka pandhalDark hair is like a canopy of rubies
Idhu kannalla ennaththin vaasalThese are not just eyes, but the gateway to thoughts
Un dhegam en kadhal naavalYour body is my love novel
Pakkam ovvodrum vaasikka aavalEager to read every single page
Female
Achchadiththa puththagaththaiThis printed book
Attaippada chiththiraththaiThis cover-page picture
Itchchaipadi thottuppadi indraavathu…hooTouch and read it as desired, at least today... hoo!
Achchadiththa puththagaththaiThis printed book
Attaippada chiththiraththaiThis cover-page picture
Itchchaipadi thottuppadi indraavathuTouch and read it as desired, at least today
Chorus :Aaaa…….aa…..aaa……aa…..Chorus: Vocalizing
Male
Vettri unnaith thaedi varum nannaalithuThis is a good day when victory comes searching for you
Female :Ennappadi vaazhvu tharum ponnaalithuFemale: This is a golden day giving life as desired
Male
Puththaandu vaazhththukkalNew Year greetings!
Ellorum paadungalEveryone sing!
Thanga magal thulli vanthaalThe golden girl came bouncing in
Muththu nagai alli thanthaalShowering pearl-like smiles and jewels
Female
Vettri unnaith thaedi varum nannaalithuThis is a good day when victory comes searching for you
Male :Ennappadi vaazhvu tharum ponnaalithuMale: This is a golden day giving life as desired
Male
…………….....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This high-energy celebratory song marks the arrival of the New Year, blending cheerful festivities with romantic expressions. The lyrics convey optimism, welcoming success, prosperity, and joy as a new chapter begins. Alongside the public celebration, the song features intimate romantic imagery where lovers express their deep affection and desire through poetic metaphors comparing a woman's body and beauty to a novel waiting to be read.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvakam)

Kaarkoondhal maanikka pandhal / Un dhegam en kadhal naaval

Comparing dark cascading hair to a canopy made of rubies ('Kaarkoondhal maanikka pandhal') and the partner's body to a love novel ('Un dhegam en kadhal naaval').

Rhyme / Monai (Initial Rhyme)

Thanga magal thulli vanthaal / Muththu nagai alli thanthaal

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across lines ('Thanga magal' and 'Muththu nagai' / 'Vetri' and 'Ennappadi').

Imagery

Udal maelukkum keezhukkum aadum

Vivid visual descriptions of dance, physical beauty, and celebration ('Udal maelukkum keezhukkum aadum').

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Trivia

The song 'Puththaandu Vaazhththukkal' comes from the 1984 Tamil film 'Thiruppam', directed by R. Krishnamoorthy and starring Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu, and Sujatha. The soundtrack was composed by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu.

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