Thangha Kiliyae Mozhi Paesu
From Veera Kanal · 1960
- Lyricist
- Ambikapathi
- Singers
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Veera Kanal1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu | Golden parrot, speak your words |
| Sarkkarai idhazhaal kavi paadu | Sing poetry with your sugary lips |
| Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu | Golden parrot, speak your words |
| Sarkkarai idhazhaal kavi paadu | Sing poetry with your sugary lips |
| Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu | Golden parrot, speak your words |
| Female | |
| Singha thamizhan maarbinilae | Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian |
| Sirikkum mayilae vilaiyaadu | Play, oh laughing peacock |
| Singha thamizhan maarbinilae | Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian |
| Sirikkum mayilae vilaiyaadu | Play, oh laughing peacock |
| Singha thamizhan maarbinilae | Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian |
| Male | |
| Vaelil vaditha kannaalae | With eyes shaped like sharp spears |
| Maeniyil valarum kalaiyaalae | With the beauty and art that flourishes in your form |
| Vaelil vaditha kannaalae | With eyes shaped like sharp spears |
| Maeniyil valarum kalaiyaalae | With the beauty and art that flourishes in your form |
| Paalil pizhindha sollaalae | With words squeezed from pure milk |
| Paruvam pongum silai polae | Like a statue brimming with youthful grace |
| Male | |
| Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu | Golden parrot, speak your words |
| Female | |
| Anaikkum kaadhal kaigalilae | In the embracing hands of love |
| Anna kodi pol uravaadu | Intertwine like a graceful creeper vine |
| Anaikkum kaadhal kaigalilae | In the embracing hands of love |
| Anna kodi pol uravaadu | Intertwine like a graceful creeper vine |
| Padaigalai vendra tholgalilae | On the shoulders that have conquered armies |
| Paravaiyai polae isai paadu | Sing music like a sweet bird |
| Female | |
| Singha thamizhan maarbinilae | Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian |
| Sirikkum mayilae vilaiyaadu | Play, oh laughing peacock |
| Singha thamizhan maarbinilae | Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian |
| Male | |
| Kannam enbadhu pazha thottam | The cheeks are an orchard of ripe fruits |
| Kannum mugamum malar thottam | The eyes and face are a garden of blossoms |
| Kannam enbadhu pazha thottam | The cheeks are an orchard of ripe fruits |
| Kannum mugamum malar thottam | The eyes and face are a garden of blossoms |
| Minnum kani idhazh sindhum punnagai | The smile scattered from sparkling fruit-like lips |
| Anbenum kaadhal suvaiyoottum | Feeds the sweet taste of affectionate love |
| Male | |
| Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu | Golden parrot, speak your words |
| Female | |
| Andru kalandhom karayinilae | That day we met on the river bank |
| Indru kalandhom uyirinilae | Today we united in soul |
| Andru kalandhom karayinilae | That day we met on the river bank |
| Indru kalandhom uyirinilae | Today we united in soul |
| Inba kadalil anbu padagil | In the ocean of joy, aboard the boat of love |
| Endrum vaazhvom ulaginilae | We shall live forever in this world |
| Male | |
| {Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu | Golden parrot, speak your words |
| Sarkkarai idhazhaal kavi paadu | Sing poetry with your sugary lips |
| Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu } | Golden parrot, speak your words |
| Female :Aaa…aa…aaa….aaa…. | Female vocalizing: Aaa...aa...aaa....aaa.... |
| Aaa….aa…aaa….(Over lap) | Female vocalizing: Aaa....aa...aaa.... (Overlapping) |
தங்க கிளியே மொழி பேசு
சர்க்கரை இதழால் கவி பாடு
தங்க கிளியே மொழி பேசு
சர்க்கரை இதழால் கவி பாடு
தங்க கிளியே மொழி பேசு
Golden parrot, speak your words
Sing poetry with your sugary lips
Golden parrot, speak your words
Sing poetry with your sugary lips
Golden parrot, speak your words
சிங்கத் தமிழன் மார்பினிலே
சிரிக்கும் மயிலே விளையாடு
சிங்கத் தமிழன் மார்பினிலே
சிரிக்கும் மயிலே விளையாடு
சிங்கத் தமிழன் மார்பினிலே
Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian
Play, oh laughing peacock
Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian
Play, oh laughing peacock
Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian
வேலில் வடித்த கண்ணாலே
மேனியில் வளரும் கலையாலே
வேலில் வடித்த கண்ணாலே
மேனியில் வளரும் கலையாலே
பாலில் பிழிந்த சொல்லாலே
பருவம் பொங்கும் சிலை போலே
With eyes shaped like sharp spears
With the beauty and art that flourishes in your form
With eyes shaped like sharp spears
With the beauty and art that flourishes in your form
With words squeezed from pure milk
Like a statue brimming with youthful grace
தங்க கிளியே மொழி பேசு
Golden parrot, speak your words
அணைக்கும் காதல் கைகளிலே
அன்னக் கொடி போல் உறவாடு
அணைக்கும் காதல் கைகளிலே
அன்னக் கொடி போல் உறவாடு
படைகளை வென்ற தோள்களிலே
பறவையை போலே இசை பாடு
In the embracing hands of love
Intertwine like a graceful creeper vine
In the embracing hands of love
Intertwine like a graceful creeper vine
On the shoulders that have conquered armies
Sing music like a sweet bird
சிங்கத் தமிழன் மார்பினிலே
சிரிக்கும் மயிலே விளையாடு
சிங்கத் தமிழன் மார்பினிலே
Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian
Play, oh laughing peacock
Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian
கன்னம் என்பது பழத் தோட்டம்
கண்ணும் முகமும் மலர் தோட்டம்
கன்னம் என்பது பழத் தோட்டம்
கண்ணும் முகமும் மலர் தோட்டம்
மின்னும் கனி இதழ் சிந்தும் புன்னகை
அன்பெனும் காதல் சுவையூட்டும்
The cheeks are an orchard of ripe fruits
The eyes and face are a garden of blossoms
The cheeks are an orchard of ripe fruits
The eyes and face are a garden of blossoms
The smile scattered from sparkling fruit-like lips
Feeds the sweet taste of affectionate love
தங்க கிளியே மொழி பேசு
Golden parrot, speak your words
அன்று கலந்தோம் கரையினிலே
இன்று கலந்தோம் உயிரினிலே
அன்று கலந்தோம் கரையினிலே
இன்று கலந்தோம் உயிரினிலே
இன்ப கடலில் அன்பு படகில்
என்றும் வாழ்வோம் உலகினிலே
That day we met on the river bank
Today we united in soul
That day we met on the river bank
Today we united in soul
In the ocean of joy, aboard the boat of love
We shall live forever in this world
தங்க கிளியே மொழி பேசு
சர்க்கரை இதழால் கவி பாடு
தங்க கிளியே மொழி பேசு
Golden parrot, speak your words
Sing poetry with your sugary lips
Golden parrot, speak your words
Female vocalizing: Aaa...aa...aaa....aaa....
Female vocalizing: Aaa....aa...aaa.... (Overlapping)
ஆஅ....ஆ....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....
ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ.......
Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu
Golden parrot, speak your words
Sarkkarai idhazhaal kavi paadu
Sing poetry with your sugary lips
Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu
Golden parrot, speak your words
Sarkkarai idhazhaal kavi paadu
Sing poetry with your sugary lips
Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu
Golden parrot, speak your words
Singha thamizhan maarbinilae
Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian
Sirikkum mayilae vilaiyaadu
Play, oh laughing peacock
Singha thamizhan maarbinilae
Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian
Sirikkum mayilae vilaiyaadu
Play, oh laughing peacock
Singha thamizhan maarbinilae
Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian
Vaelil vaditha kannaalae
With eyes shaped like sharp spears
Maeniyil valarum kalaiyaalae
With the beauty and art that flourishes in your form
Vaelil vaditha kannaalae
With eyes shaped like sharp spears
Maeniyil valarum kalaiyaalae
With the beauty and art that flourishes in your form
Paalil pizhindha sollaalae
With words squeezed from pure milk
Paruvam pongum silai polae
Like a statue brimming with youthful grace
Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu
Golden parrot, speak your words
Anaikkum kaadhal kaigalilae
In the embracing hands of love
Anna kodi pol uravaadu
Intertwine like a graceful creeper vine
Anaikkum kaadhal kaigalilae
In the embracing hands of love
Anna kodi pol uravaadu
Intertwine like a graceful creeper vine
Padaigalai vendra tholgalilae
On the shoulders that have conquered armies
Paravaiyai polae isai paadu
Sing music like a sweet bird
Singha thamizhan maarbinilae
Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian
Sirikkum mayilae vilaiyaadu
Play, oh laughing peacock
Singha thamizhan maarbinilae
Upon the chest of the lion-like Tamilian
Kannam enbadhu pazha thottam
The cheeks are an orchard of ripe fruits
Kannum mugamum malar thottam
The eyes and face are a garden of blossoms
Kannam enbadhu pazha thottam
The cheeks are an orchard of ripe fruits
Kannum mugamum malar thottam
The eyes and face are a garden of blossoms
Minnum kani idhazh sindhum punnagai
The smile scattered from sparkling fruit-like lips
Anbenum kaadhal suvaiyoottum
Feeds the sweet taste of affectionate love
Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu
Golden parrot, speak your words
Andru kalandhom karayinilae
That day we met on the river bank
Indru kalandhom uyirinilae
Today we united in soul
Andru kalandhom karayinilae
That day we met on the river bank
Indru kalandhom uyirinilae
Today we united in soul
Inba kadalil anbu padagil
In the ocean of joy, aboard the boat of love
Endrum vaazhvom ulaginilae
We shall live forever in this world
{Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu
Golden parrot, speak your words
Sarkkarai idhazhaal kavi paadu
Sing poetry with your sugary lips
Thanga kiliyae mozhi pesu }
Golden parrot, speak your words
Female :Aaa…aa…aaa….aaa….
Female vocalizing: Aaa...aa...aaa....aaa....
Aaa….aa…aaa….(Over lap)
Female vocalizing: Aaa....aa...aaa.... (Overlapping)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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