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Lyrics & meaning

Thenitta Kinnam

From Mappillai Azhaippu · 1972

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Mappillai Azhaippu
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
8 Oct 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaa sugamithu sugamithu sugam
Suvaiyinil idhu oru vidham
Pani malar mugam pazhagida sugam
Thaenitta kinnam oru pakkam
Poonjittu vannam oru pakkam
Thaenitta kinnam oru pakkam
Poonjittu vannam oru pakkam
Ho vaa sugamithu sugamithu sugam
Suvaiyinil idhu oru vidham
Pani malar mugam pazhagida sugam
Vanji poovo nadunaduguthu
Vaadai kaatril vedavedakkuthu
Paavai nenjam padapadanguthu thaalaattavaa…
Pattu kannam palapalanguthu
Paarkkum paarvai kulukulunguthu
Pakkam vanthaal silusilunguthu seeraattavaa
Sirunadai mella thallaada
Chithiram ondru vanthaada
Oru manam ingae poraada
Uravaada vaa
Thaenitta kinnam oru pakkam
Poonjittu vannam oru pakkam
Thaenitta kinnam oru pakkam
Poonjittu vannam oru pakkam
Vaa sugamithu sugamithu sugam
Suvaiyinil idhu oru vidham
Pani malar mugam pazhagida sugam
Thaththi thaavum pillai
Ennai alla koodaatho
Meththaiyittu viththaiyellaam
Solla koodaatho
Katti kondum ottikkondum
Aada koodaatho
Kadhal ennum raagam ondru
Paada koodaatho aah…
Thaenitta kinnam oru pakkam
Poonjittu vannam oru pakkam
Thaenitta kinnam oru pakkam
Poonjittu vannam oru pakkam
Vaa sugamithu sugamithu sugam
Suvaiyinil idhu oru vidham
Pani malar mugam pazhagida sugam
……………………
Come, this is pleasure, such pleasure!
A unique taste of its own,
What joy to get close to this dewy flower-face!
A cup of honey on one side,
The colors of a little bird on the other!
A cup of honey on one side,
The colors of a little bird on the other!
Oh, come, this is pleasure, such pleasure!
A unique taste of its own,
What joy to get close to this dewy flower-face!
Is this slender flower trembling?
Shivering in the chilly breeze!
A young girl's heart flutters—shall I sing a lullaby?
Silken cheeks are glowing bright,
Your gaze brings a soothing cool,
Coming close sends a sweet shiver—shall I pamper you?
With dainty steps swaying gently,
A living picture comes in dancing,
While a restless heart struggles inside,
Come, let us be together!
A cup of honey on one side,
The colors of a little bird on the other!
A cup of honey on one side,
The colors of a little bird on the other!
Come, this is pleasure, such pleasure!
A unique taste of its own,
What joy to get close to this dewy flower-face!
Like a child hopping playfully,
Can't you scoop me into your arms?
On a soft bed, all the secrets of love,
Can't you teach them to me?
Holding tight and clinging close,
Can't we sway and play?
A sweet melody known as love,
Can't we sing it together? Ah...
A cup of honey on one side,
The colors of a little bird on the other!
A cup of honey on one side,
The colors of a little bird on the other!
Come, this is pleasure, such pleasure!
A unique taste of its own,
What joy to get close to this dewy flower-face!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Vaa Sugamithu from Mappillai Azhaippu (1972) is a sultry and romantic club track composed by V. Kumar, rendered with characteristic sensuality by L. R. Eswari, and written by Vaali. The song captures the playful, alluring invitation of a maiden enticing her lover. She compares the intimate setting to a honey-filled cup and a vibrant bird, describing the shivering sensations created by the cool breeze and passionate anticipation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Irattai Kilavi / Onomatopoeia

“Vanji poovo nadunaduguthu”

Use of rhythmic echo words to convey physical sensations like trembling, glowing, and shivering.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Pani malar mugam pazhagida sugam”

Comparing the fresh, attractive face to a dew-covered flower.

Monai / Initial Alliteration

“Pattu kannam palapalanguthu”

Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound across consecutive lines.

Edugai / Rhyme scheme

“Sirunadai mella thallaada”

Rhyming second syllables across consecutive lines (Sirunadai, Chithiram).

Did you know?

Trivia

Mappillai Azhaippu (1972) featured music by V. Kumar, who was widely known for his alluring dance compositions and frequent collaborations with singer L. R. Eswari and lyricist Vaali during the golden era of 1970s Tamil cinema.

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