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Thangha Kiliyae Mozhi Paesu

From Veera Kanal · 1960

Lyricist
Ambikapathi
Singers
Seerkazhi Govindarajan, P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Veera Kanal
Movie release year
1960
Lyrics added on
5 Aug 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu
Sarkkarai idhazhaal kavi paadu
Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu
Sarkkarai idhazhaal kavi paadu
Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu
Singha thamizhan maarbinilae
Sirikkum mayilae vilaiyaadu
Singha thamizhan maarbinilae
Sirikkum mayilae vilaiyaadu
Singha thamizhan maarbinilae
Vaelil vaditha kannaalae
Maeniyil valarum kalaiyaalae
Vaelil vaditha kannaalae
Maeniyil valarum kalaiyaalae
Paalil pizhindha sollaalae
Paruvam pongum silai polae
Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu
Anaikkum kaadhal kaigalilae
Anna kodi pol uravaadu
Anaikkum kaadhal kaigalilae
Anna kodi pol uravaadu
Padaigalai vendra tholgalilae
Paravaiyai polae isai paadu
Singha thamizhan maarbinilae
Sirikkum mayilae vilaiyaadu
Singha thamizhan maarbinilae
Kannam enbadhu pazha thottam
Kannum mugamum malar thottam
Kannam enbadhu pazha thottam
Kannum mugamum malar thottam
Minnum kani idhazh sindhum punnagai
Anbenum kaadhal suvaiyoottum
Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu
Andru kalandhom karayinilae
Indru kalandhom uyirinilae
Andru kalandhom karayinilae
Indru kalandhom uyirinilae
Inba kadalil anbu padagil
Endrum vaazhvom ulaginilae
{Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu
Sarkkarai idhazhaal kavi paadu
Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu }
Female :Aaa…aa…aaa….aaa….
Aaa….aa…aaa….(Over lap)
Speak to me, my golden parrot,
sing a poem with your sugar-sweet lips!
Speak to me, my golden parrot,
sing a poem with your sugar-sweet lips!
Speak to me, my golden parrot!
Upon the chest of this lion-hearted Tamil man,
play with joy, my smiling peacock!
Upon the chest of this lion-hearted Tamil man,
play with joy, my smiling peacock!
Upon the chest of this lion-hearted Tamil man...
With eyes shaped like sharp spears,
with beauty blooming across your form,
with eyes shaped like sharp spears,
with beauty blooming across your form,
with words as pure and sweet as fresh milk,
like a sculpture overflowing with youthful charm,
speak to me, my golden parrot!
In these loving arms that hold you close,
entwine with love like a graceful vine!
In these loving arms that hold you close,
entwine with love like a graceful vine!
Upon these shoulders that conquered armies,
sing your sweet song like a bird!
Upon the chest of this lion-hearted Tamil man,
play with joy, my smiling peacock!
Upon the chest of this lion-hearted Tamil man...
Your cheeks are an orchard of sweet fruit,
your eyes and face are a garden of flowers!
Your cheeks are an orchard of sweet fruit,
your eyes and face are a garden of flowers!
The smile flowing from your shining, fruit-like lips
brings the sweet taste of love!
Speak to me, my golden parrot!
Back then, we came together on the shore,
today, we have merged in our very souls!
Back then, we came together on the shore,
today, we have merged in our very souls!
In the boat of love, across the ocean of joy,
we shall live together forever in this world!
Speak to me, my golden parrot,
sing a poem with your sugar-sweet lips!
Speak to me, my golden parrot!
Female: Aah... aa... aah... aah...
Aah... aa... aah... (overlapping)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Thanga Kiliyae Mozhi Pesu from the film Veera Kanal (1960) is a classic romantic duet expressing profound passion, admiration, and spiritual union between lovers. The male protagonist endearingly addresses his beloved as a golden parrot and a laughing peacock, celebrating her enchanting grace, sweet speech, and radiant physical beauty. In turn, her presence brings joy to the valiant Tamil warrior whose victorious shoulders offer her safety and loving embrace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu / Sarkkarai idhazhaal kavi paadu”

Directly identifies the beloved as a 'Thanga Kili' (Golden parrot) and her lips as 'Sarkkarai idhazh' (Sugary lips).

Uvamai (Simile)

“Anna kodi pol uravaadu / Paravaiyai polae isai paadu”

Uses explicit comparison words 'pol' and 'polae' to compare her embrace to a creeper vine and her singing to a bird.

Ethirhai (Second Letter Rhyming)

“Andru kalandhom karayinilae / Indru kalandhom uyirinilae”

The second consonant 'ndru' matches across adjacent lines to create rhythmic symmetry.

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Trivia

Veera Kanal (1960) was a historical drama starring Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi, with music scored by K. V. Mahadevan.

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