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Thangathil Mugameduthu

From Meenava Nanban · 1977

Lyricist: Muthulingam
Singers: K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam
Music director: M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name: Meenava Nanban
Movie release year: 1977
Lyrics added on: 9 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Thangathil mugameduthu

Sandhanathil udaleduthu

Mangaiendru vandhirukkum malaro

Nee maalai naeram pon manjal nilavo

Thangathil mugameduthu

Sandhanathil udaleduthu

Mangaiendru vandhirukkum malaro

Nee maalai naeram pon manjal nilavo

Thangathil mugameduthu

Sandhanathil udaleduthu

Thangathil mugameduthu

Sandhanathil udaleduthu

Kaaman pola vandhirukkum vadivo

Andha dhaeva loga mannavanum neeyo

Thangathil mugameduthu

Sandhanathil udaleduthu

Kaaman pola vandhirukkum vadivo

Andha dhaeva loga mannavanum neeyo

Dhaa… needhaaga dhaa…

Dhasaarisaa… nineedhaa dhaga paa…

Ohoho… ohoho… oho hoho…

Mullai marar sendugal

Kondu kodiyaadhudhu

Sendu sadhiraadinaal andha idai thaangumaa

Indha idai thaangavae

Kaigal irukkindradhu

Konji uravaada malar manjam

Azhaikkindradhu

Malarndhu kanindhu sirithu kulungum

Kaniyaagavoo

Endhan mana koyilil

Dheivam unai kaangiren

Undhan nizhal polavae

Varum varam kaetkindren

Indha manaraajiyam

Endrum unakkaagavae

Sondha magaraani nee endru

Naan solluven

Ninaikka inikka koduthu mayangu

Muthaaramae

Hoo ooo ooo hoo ooo…

Thangathil mugameduthu

Sandhanathil udaleduthu

Mangaiendru vandhirukkum malaro

Nee maalai naeram pon manjal nilavo

With a face made of gold,

and a body sculpted from sandalwood,

are you a flower come in the form of a woman?

Or are you the golden moon of the evening?

With a face made of gold,

and a body sculpted from sandalwood,

are you a flower come in the form of a woman?

Or are you the golden moon of the evening?

With a face made of gold,

and a body sculpted from sandalwood...

With a face made of gold,

and a body sculpted from sandalwood,

are you a handsome figure come like Kama (god of love)?

Or are you the king of the heavenly world?

With a face made of gold,

and a body sculpted from sandalwood,

are you a handsome figure come like Kama (god of love)?

Or are you the king of the heavenly world?

Dha... ni dha ga dha...

Dha sa ri sa... ni ni dha ga pa...

Ohoho... Ohoho... Oho hoho...

Bearing clusters of jasmine flowers,

the slender vine sways.

If the blossoms dance, can that slender waist bear the weight?

To support this waist,

your arms are right here.

To caress and share love, a bed of flowers

is calling out to us.

Blossoming, ripening, and shaking with laughter,

like a sweet fruit!

In the temple of my heart,

I see you as my deity.

To walk beside you like your shadow,

is the blessing I ask for.

This kingdom of my heart

is forever yours alone.

"You are my own queen,"

is what I will say!

Sweet to remember, giving and lost in love,

oh string of pearls!

Hoo oo oo hoo oo...

With a face made of gold,

and a body sculpted from sandalwood,

are you a flower come in the form of a woman?

Or are you the golden moon of the evening?

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Thangathil Mugameduthu is a classic romantic duet from the 1977 Tamil film Meenava Nanban. In this song, the hero and heroine exchange poetic compliments, expressing their deep love and admiration for each other. The hero compares the heroine's radiant face to gold and her body to sandalwood, wondering if she is a flower in human form or the golden evening moon. In response, the heroine likens the hero to Lord Kama, the divine embodiment of charm and romance, and praises him as the king of her heart. The song blends romantic adoration with spiritual devotion, portraying love as a sanctuary where both partners view each other as divine beings. The metaphorical lyrics highlight delicate beauty, affection, and lifelong commitment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Thangathil mugameduthu / Sandhanathil udaleduthu”

Compares the heroine's face directly to gold and her body to sandalwood, emphasizing her exquisite beauty and fragrance.

Simile (Uvamai)

“Kaaman pola vandhirukkum vadivo”

Directly compares the hero's attractive form to Lord Kama (the deity of love).

Hyperbole (Ushuyogokthi)

“Sendu sadhiraadinaal andha idai thaangumaa”

Exaggerates the extreme delicate nature of the heroine's waist by questioning whether it can support the weight of dancing flower bunches.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Thangathil mugameduthu ... Mangaiendru vandhirukkum”

The second letter 'nga' matches in 'Thangathil' and 'Mangaiendru', creating a pleasing Tamil rhyming structure.

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Trivia

'Thangathil Mugameduthu' features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics written by Muthulingam. The song was rendered by K. J. Yesudas and Vani Jairam, picturized on M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Latha in the hit film Meenava Nanban (1977).

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