Thangathil Mugameduthu
From Meenava Nanban · 1977
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Meenava Nanban1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thangathil mugameduthu | With a face crafted from gold, |
| Sandhanathil udaleduthu | And a body sculpted from sandalwood, |
| Mangaiendru vandhirukkum malaro | Are you a flower that has come in the form of a maiden? |
| Nee maalai naeram pon manjal nilavo | Or are you the golden-yellow moon of the evening time? |
| Male | |
| Thangathil mugameduthu | With a face crafted from gold, |
| Sandhanathil udaleduthu | And a body sculpted from sandalwood, |
| Mangaiendru vandhirukkum malaro | Are you a flower that has come in the form of a maiden? |
| Nee maalai naeram pon manjal nilavo | Or are you the golden-yellow moon of the evening time? |
| Female | |
| Thangathil mugameduthu | With a face crafted from gold, |
| Sandhanathil udaleduthu | And a body sculpted from sandalwood, |
| Thangathil mugameduthu | With a face crafted from gold, |
| Sandhanathil udaleduthu | And a body sculpted from sandalwood, |
| Kaaman pola vandhirukkum vadivo | Formed like Lord Kama who has arrived, |
| Andha dhaeva loga mannavanum neeyo | Are you the king of that heavenly world? |
| Female | |
| Thangathil mugameduthu | With a face crafted from gold, |
| Sandhanathil udaleduthu | And a body sculpted from sandalwood, |
| Kaaman pola vandhirukkum vadivo | Formed like Lord Kama who has arrived, |
| Andha dhaeva loga mannavanum neeyo | Are you the king of that heavenly world? |
| Female | |
| Dhaa… needhaaga dhaa… | Dhaa... needhaaga dhaa... |
| Dhasaarisaa… nineedhaa dhaga paa… | Dhasaarisaa... nineedhaa dhaga paa... |
| Male | |
| Ohoho… ohoho… oho hoho… | Ohoho... ohoho... oho hoho... |
| Male | |
| Mullai marar sendugal | Bunches of jasmine flowers, |
| Kondu kodiyaadhudhu | The vine sways while carrying them, |
| Sendu sadhiraadinaal andha idai thaangumaa | If the flower bunch sways in dance, can that waist bear it? |
| Female | |
| Indha idai thaangavae | To support this slender waist, |
| Kaigal irukkindradhu | My hands are right here, |
| Konji uravaada malar manjam | To cuddle and romance, the bed of flowers, |
| Azhaikkindradhu | Is calling us, |
| Malarndhu kanindhu sirithu kulungum | Blossoming, ripening, smiling, and swaying, |
| Kaniyaagavoo | Like a sweet fruit, |
| Female | |
| Endhan mana koyilil | In the temple of my heart, |
| Dheivam unai kaangiren | I behold you as God, |
| Undhan nizhal polavae | Like your very shadow, |
| Varum varam kaetkindren | I ask for the boon to always follow, |
| Male | |
| Indha manaraajiyam | This kingdom of the mind, |
| Endrum unakkaagavae | Is forever for you, |
| Sondha magaraani nee endru | That you are my own queen, |
| Naan solluven | I shall declare, |
| Ninaikka inikka koduthu mayangu | Giving sweetness upon mere thought, |
| Muthaaramae | Oh pearl garland! |
| Female | |
| Hoo ooo ooo hoo ooo… | Hoo ooo ooo hoo ooo... |
| Male | |
| Thangathil mugameduthu | With a face crafted from gold, |
| Sandhanathil udaleduthu | And a body sculpted from sandalwood, |
| Mangaiendru vandhirukkum malaro | Are you a flower that has come in the form of a maiden? |
| Nee maalai naeram pon manjal nilavo | Or are you the golden-yellow moon of the evening time? |
தங்கத்தில் முகமெடுத்து
சந்தனத்தில் உடலெடுத்து
மங்கை என்று வந்திருக்கும் மலரோ
நீ மாலை நேர பொன் மஞ்சள் நிலவோ
With a face crafted from gold,
And a body sculpted from sandalwood,
Are you a flower that has come in the form of a maiden?
Or are you the golden-yellow moon of the evening time?
தங்கத்தில் முகமெடுத்து
சந்தனத்தில் உடலெடுத்து
மங்கை என்று வந்திருக்கும் மலரோ
நீ மாலை நேர பொன் மஞ்சள் நிலவோ
With a face crafted from gold,
And a body sculpted from sandalwood,
Are you a flower that has come in the form of a maiden?
Or are you the golden-yellow moon of the evening time?
தங்கத்தில் முகமெடுத்து
சந்தனத்தில் உடலெடுத்து
தங்கத்தில் முகமெடுத்து
சந்தனத்தில் உடலெடுத்து
காமன் போல வந்திருக்கும் வடிவோ
அந்த தேவ லோக மன்னவனும் நீயோ
With a face crafted from gold,
And a body sculpted from sandalwood,
With a face crafted from gold,
And a body sculpted from sandalwood,
Formed like Lord Kama who has arrived,
Are you the king of that heavenly world?
தங்கத்தில் முகமெடுத்து
சந்தனத்தில் உடலெடுத்து
காமன் போல வந்திருக்கும் வடிவோ
அந்த தேவ லோக மன்னவனும் நீயோ
With a face crafted from gold,
And a body sculpted from sandalwood,
Formed like Lord Kama who has arrived,
Are you the king of that heavenly world?
வண்ண ரதம் போலவே
தென்றல் நடை காட்டவா
புள்ளிமான் போலவே துள்ளி நான் ஓடவா
Dhaa... needhaaga dhaa...
Dhasaarisaa... nineedhaa dhaga paa...
வண்ண ரதமாகினால்
அதில் சிலை நானன்றோ
புள்ளி மான் தேடும் கலைமானும் நானல்லவோ
Ohoho... ohoho... oho hoho...
அசைந்து தவழ்ந்து அருகில் நெருங்கு
அமுதாகவே ஓ.....ஓஹ்ஹோ.....ஓ.....
Bunches of jasmine flowers,
The vine sways while carrying them,
If the flower bunch sways in dance, can that waist bear it?
தங்கத்தில் முகமெடுத்து
சந்தனத்தில் உடலெடுத்து
மங்கை என்று வந்திருக்கும் மலரோ
நீ மாலை நேர பொன் மஞ்சள் நிலவோ
To support this slender waist,
My hands are right here,
To cuddle and romance, the bed of flowers,
Is calling us,
Blossoming, ripening, smiling, and swaying,
Like a sweet fruit,
தா.....நீ தாக தா....
தசாரிசா.....நிநீதா தக பா
In the temple of my heart,
I behold you as God,
Like your very shadow,
I ask for the boon to always follow,
ஓஹோஹோ.....ஓஹ்ஹோ.....ஓ ஹோ ஹோ.....
This kingdom of the mind,
Is forever for you,
That you are my own queen,
I shall declare,
Giving sweetness upon mere thought,
Oh pearl garland!
முல்லை மலர் செண்டுகள்
கொண்டு கொடி ஆடுது
தென்றல் சதிராடினால் அந்த இடை தாங்குமா
Hoo ooo ooo hoo ooo...
இந்த இடை தாங்கவே
கைகள் இருக்கின்றது
கொஞ்சி உறவாட மலர் மஞ்சம்
அழைக்கின்றது
மலர்ந்து கனிந்து சிரித்து குலுங்கும்
கனியாகவோ
With a face crafted from gold,
And a body sculpted from sandalwood,
Are you a flower that has come in the form of a maiden?
Or are you the golden-yellow moon of the evening time?
எந்தன் மனக்கோயிலில்
தெய்வம் உனை காண்கிறேன்
உந்தன் நிழல் போலவே
வரும் வரம் கேட்கின்றேன்
இந்த மனராஜியம்
என்றும் உனக்காகவே
சொந்த மகராணி நீ என்று
நான் சொல்லுவேன்
நினைக்க இனிக்க கொடுத்து
மயங்கு முத்தாரமே
ஹோ ஓஒ ஓஒ ஹோ ஓஒ.....
தங்கத்தில் முகமெடுத்து
சந்தனத்தில் உடலெடுத்து
மங்கை என்று வந்திருக்கும் மலரோ
நீ மாலை நேர பொன் மஞ்சள் நிலவோ
Thangathil mugameduthu
With a face crafted from gold,
Sandhanathil udaleduthu
And a body sculpted from sandalwood,
Mangaiendru vandhirukkum malaro
Are you a flower that has come in the form of a maiden?
Nee maalai naeram pon manjal nilavo
Or are you the golden-yellow moon of the evening time?
Thangathil mugameduthu
With a face crafted from gold,
Sandhanathil udaleduthu
And a body sculpted from sandalwood,
Mangaiendru vandhirukkum malaro
Are you a flower that has come in the form of a maiden?
Nee maalai naeram pon manjal nilavo
Or are you the golden-yellow moon of the evening time?
Thangathil mugameduthu
With a face crafted from gold,
Sandhanathil udaleduthu
And a body sculpted from sandalwood,
Thangathil mugameduthu
With a face crafted from gold,
Sandhanathil udaleduthu
And a body sculpted from sandalwood,
Kaaman pola vandhirukkum vadivo
Formed like Lord Kama who has arrived,
Andha dhaeva loga mannavanum neeyo
Are you the king of that heavenly world?
Thangathil mugameduthu
With a face crafted from gold,
Sandhanathil udaleduthu
And a body sculpted from sandalwood,
Kaaman pola vandhirukkum vadivo
Formed like Lord Kama who has arrived,
Andha dhaeva loga mannavanum neeyo
Are you the king of that heavenly world?
Dhaa… needhaaga dhaa…
Dhaa... needhaaga dhaa...
Dhasaarisaa… nineedhaa dhaga paa…
Dhasaarisaa... nineedhaa dhaga paa...
Ohoho… ohoho… oho hoho…
Ohoho... ohoho... oho hoho...
Mullai marar sendugal
Bunches of jasmine flowers,
Kondu kodiyaadhudhu
The vine sways while carrying them,
Sendu sadhiraadinaal andha idai thaangumaa
If the flower bunch sways in dance, can that waist bear it?
Indha idai thaangavae
To support this slender waist,
Kaigal irukkindradhu
My hands are right here,
Konji uravaada malar manjam
To cuddle and romance, the bed of flowers,
Azhaikkindradhu
Is calling us,
Malarndhu kanindhu sirithu kulungum
Blossoming, ripening, smiling, and swaying,
Kaniyaagavoo
Like a sweet fruit,
Endhan mana koyilil
In the temple of my heart,
Dheivam unai kaangiren
I behold you as God,
Undhan nizhal polavae
Like your very shadow,
Varum varam kaetkindren
I ask for the boon to always follow,
Indha manaraajiyam
This kingdom of the mind,
Endrum unakkaagavae
Is forever for you,
Sondha magaraani nee endru
That you are my own queen,
Naan solluven
I shall declare,
Ninaikka inikka koduthu mayangu
Giving sweetness upon mere thought,
Muthaaramae
Oh pearl garland!
Hoo ooo ooo hoo ooo…
Hoo ooo ooo hoo ooo...
Thangathil mugameduthu
With a face crafted from gold,
Sandhanathil udaleduthu
And a body sculpted from sandalwood,
Mangaiendru vandhirukkum malaro
Are you a flower that has come in the form of a maiden?
Nee maalai naeram pon manjal nilavo
Or are you the golden-yellow moon of the evening time?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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