Thennamarathula Thendraladikkudhu
From Lakshmi (1979) · 1979
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Lakshmi (1979)1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu | The breeze blows in the coconut tree |
| Nandhavana kiliyae | Oh parrot of the flower garden |
| Adiyae punna vana kuyilae | Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest |
| Male | |
| Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu | The breeze blows in the coconut tree |
| Nandhavana kiliyae | Oh parrot of the flower garden |
| Adiyae punna vana kuyilae | Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest |
| Naan dhinam thorum rasichaalum | Even if I relish it every single day |
| Thigattaadhu pasikkaadhu | I am never satiated, nor do I feel hungry |
| Chinna mani kuyilae | Little sweet cuckoo |
| Adiyae unnai ninaikkaiyilae | Hey, when thinking of you |
| Male | |
| Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu | The breeze blows in the coconut tree |
| Nandhavana kiliyae | Oh parrot of the flower garden |
| Adiyae punna vana kuyilae | Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest |
| Female | |
| Kannam sivakkudhu | Cheeks turn red |
| Ennam thavikkudhu | Thoughts long deeply |
| Unna nenaikkaiyilae | When thinking of you |
| Idhamaa enna anaikkaiyilae | When gently embracing me |
| Kannu simittudhu enna verattudhu | Eyes wink and tease me |
| Mella chirikkaiyilae | When smiling softly |
| Nee thaan enna rasikkaiyilae | When you relish me |
| Male | |
| Ullam silirkkudhu | The heart shivers in excitement |
| Minni sokikkudhu | It flashes and dazzles |
| Katti pudikkaiylae | When hugging tightly |
| Nesamaa kaiya pudikkaiyilae | When holding hands affectionately |
| Idhu anaichaalum koraiyaadhu | Even if extinguished, this fire won't diminish |
| Azhichaalum maraiyaadhu | Even if erased, it won't disappear |
| Solla therinjirundhum | Even though I know how to express it |
| Adha naan solla mudiyalaiyae | I am unable to say it out loud |
| Female | |
| Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu | The breeze blows in the coconut tree |
| Nandhavana kiliyae | Oh parrot of the flower garden |
| Adiyae punna vana kuyilae | Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest |
| Naan dhinam thorum rasichaalum | Even if I relish it every single day |
| Thigattaadhu pasikkaadhu | I am never satiated, nor do I feel hungry |
| Chinna mani kuyilae | Little sweet cuckoo |
| Dhenamum unnai ninaikkaiyilae | Every day when thinking of you |
| Female | |
| Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu | The breeze blows in the coconut tree |
| Nandhavana kiliyae | Oh parrot of the flower garden |
| Adiyae punna vana kuyilae | Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest |
| Male | |
| Pattu kaluthula muthu theriyudhu | Pearls glisten on the silky neck |
| Ponnu sirikkaiyilae | When the girl smiles |
| Azhagu kanna parikkaiyilae | Her beauty dazzles the eyes |
| Thottu thazhuvunnu solli azhaikkudhu | It calls out asking to touch and embrace |
| Indha manasinilae | In this heart |
| Rendum chinna vayasinilae | Both at a tender young age |
| Female | |
| Vittu vilagunnu | Asking to step back |
| Vetkam thadukkudhu | Shyness holds one back |
| Poga mudiyalaiyae | Unable to walk away |
| Enakku yedhum puriyalaiyae | I don't understand anything |
| Naan paai pottu paduthaalum | Even if I lay out a mat to sleep |
| Paalaaga kudichaalum | Even if I drink pure milk |
| Thookkam pudikkalaiyae | Sleep eludes me |
| Enakku yedhum rusikkalaiyae | Nothing tastes good to me anymore |
| Male | |
| Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu | The breeze blows in the coconut tree |
| Nandhavana kiliyae | Oh parrot of the flower garden |
| Adiyae punna vana kuyilae | Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest |
| Female | |
| Chinnanjirusuga | The young lovers |
| Konji kulavudhu | Are cuddling and fondling |
| Andhi pozhudhinilae | In the evening twilight |
| Oonjal aala vizhudhinilae | Swinging on the aerial roots of the banyan tree |
| Male | |
| Kanni vayasula | In youthful maiden age |
| Ponnu sirikkudhu | The girl smiles |
| Enna sugam adhilae | What sweet joy lies in that |
| Nenachu yengi thavippadhilae | In yearning and longing through thoughts |
| Female | |
| Inba nenappula | In thoughts of bliss |
| Vendhu thavikkudhu | Burning with longing |
| Patta pagalinilae | In broad daylight |
| Koluthum uchi veyilinilae | In the scorching mid-day sun |
| Male | |
| Idhu thaanaaga aaraadhu | This passion won't cool down on its own |
| Thazhuvaama theeraadhu | It won't subside without a warm embrace |
| Female | |
| Onnum puriyalaiyae | I understand nothing |
| Purinjum sollatheriyalaiyae | Even understanding it, I don't know how to explain |
| Male | |
| Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu | The breeze blows in the coconut tree |
| Nandhavana kiliyae | Oh parrot of the flower garden |
| Adiyae punna vana kuyilae | Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest |
| Naan dhinam thorum rasichaalum | Even if I relish it every single day |
| Thigattaadhu pasikkaadhu | I am never satiated, nor do I feel hungry |
| Chinna mani kuyilae | Little sweet cuckoo |
| Adiyae unnai ninaikkaiyilae | Hey, when thinking of you |
| Female | |
| Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu | The breeze blows in the coconut tree |
| Nandhavana kiliyae | Oh parrot of the flower garden |
| Adiyae punna vana kuyilae | Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest |
| Naan dhinam thorum rasichaalum | Even if I relish it every single day |
| Thigattaadhu pasikkaadhu | I am never satiated, nor do I feel hungry |
| Chinna mani kuyilae | Little sweet cuckoo |
| Dhenamum unnai ninaikkaiyilae | Every day when thinking of you |
| Male | |
| Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu | The breeze blows in the coconut tree |
| Nandhavana kiliyae | Oh parrot of the flower garden |
| Adiyae punna vana kuyilae | Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest |
தென்ன மரத்துல தென்றலடிக்கிது
நந்தவனக் கிளியே
அடியே புன்னவனக் குயிலே
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
தென்ன மரத்துல தென்றலடிக்கிது
நந்தவனக் கிளியே
அடியே புன்னவனக் குயிலே
நான் தினந்தோறும் ரசிச்சாலும்
தெகட்டாது பசிக்காது
சின்னமணிக்குயிலே....
அடியே உன்ன நெனைக்கயிலே
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Even if I relish it every single day
I am never satiated, nor do I feel hungry
Little sweet cuckoo
Hey, when thinking of you
தென்ன மரத்துல தென்றலடிக்கிது
நந்தவனக் கிளியே
அடியே புன்னவனக் குயிலே
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
கன்னம் செவக்குது
எண்ணம் தவிக்கிது
உன்ன நெனைக்கயிலே
இதமா என்ன அணைக்கயிலே
கண்ணு சிமிட்டுது என்ன வெரட்டுது
மெல்ல சிரிக்கையிலே
நீதான் என்ன ரசிக்கையிலே
Cheeks turn red
Thoughts long deeply
When thinking of you
When gently embracing me
Eyes wink and tease me
When smiling softly
When you relish me
உள்ளம் சிலிர்க்குது
மின்னி சொக்கிகுது
கட்டிப் புடிக்கயிலே
நெசமா கைய புடிக்கயிலே
இது அணச்சாலும் கொறயாது
அழிச்சாலும் மறையாது
சொல்ல தெரிஞ்சிருந்தும்
அத நான் சொல்ல முடியலையே
The heart shivers in excitement
It flashes and dazzles
When hugging tightly
When holding hands affectionately
Even if extinguished, this fire won't diminish
Even if erased, it won't disappear
Even though I know how to express it
I am unable to say it out loud
தென்ன மரத்துல தென்றலடிக்கிது
நந்தவனக் கிளியே
கிளியே புன்னவனக் குயிலே
நான் தினந்தோறும் ரசிச்சாலும்
தெகட்டாது பசிக்காது
சின்னமணிக்குயிலே....
அடியே உன்ன நெனைக்கயிலே
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Even if I relish it every single day
I am never satiated, nor do I feel hungry
Little sweet cuckoo
Every day when thinking of you
தென்ன மரத்துல தென்றலடிக்கிது
நந்தவனக் கிளியே
கிளியே புன்னவனக் குயிலே
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
பட்டு கழுத்துல முத்து தெரியுது
பொண்ணு சிரிக்கையிலே
அழகு கண்ண பறிக்கயிலே
தொட்டு தழுவுன்னு சொல்லி அழைக்கிது
இந்த மனசினிலே
ரெண்டும் சின்ன வயசினிலே
Pearls glisten on the silky neck
When the girl smiles
Her beauty dazzles the eyes
It calls out asking to touch and embrace
In this heart
Both at a tender young age
விட்டு விலகுன்னு
வெட்கம் தடுக்குது
போக முடியலையே
எனக்கு ஏதும் புரியலையே
நான் பாய் போட்டுப் படுத்தாலும்
பாலாக குடிச்சாலும்
தூக்கம் புடிக்கலையே
எனக்கு ஏதும் ருசிக்கலையே
Asking to step back
Shyness holds one back
Unable to walk away
I don't understand anything
Even if I lay out a mat to sleep
Even if I drink pure milk
Sleep eludes me
Nothing tastes good to me anymore
தென்ன மரத்துல தென்றலடிக்கிது
நந்தவனக் கிளியே
அடியே புன்னவனக் குயிலே
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
சின்னஞ்சிறுசுக
கொஞ்சிக் குலவுது
அந்திப் பொழுதினிலே
ஊஞ்சல் ஆல விழுதினிலே
The young lovers
Are cuddling and fondling
In the evening twilight
Swinging on the aerial roots of the banyan tree
கன்னி வயசுல
பொண்ணு சிரிக்கிது
என்ன சுகம் அதிலே
நெனச்சு ஏங்கி தவிப்பதிலே
In youthful maiden age
The girl smiles
What sweet joy lies in that
In yearning and longing through thoughts
இன்ப நெனப்புல
வெந்து தவிக்கிது
பட்ட பகலினிலே
கொளுத்தும் உச்சி வெயிலினிலே
In thoughts of bliss
Burning with longing
In broad daylight
In the scorching mid-day sun
இது தானாக ஆறாது
தழுவாம தீராது
This passion won't cool down on its own
It won't subside without a warm embrace
ஒண்ணும் புரியலியே
புரிஞ்சும் சொல்லத் தெரியலையே
I understand nothing
Even understanding it, I don't know how to explain
தென்ன மரத்துல தென்றலடிக்கிது
நந்தவனக் கிளியே
அடியே புன்னவனக் குயிலே
நான் தினந்தோறும் ரசிச்சாலும்
தெகட்டாது பசிக்காது
சின்னமணிக்குயிலே....
அடியே உன்ன நெனைக்கயிலே
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Even if I relish it every single day
I am never satiated, nor do I feel hungry
Little sweet cuckoo
Hey, when thinking of you
தென்ன மரத்துல தென்றலடிக்கிது
நந்தவனக் கிளியே
கிளியே புன்னவனக் குயிலே
நான் தினந்தோறும் ரசிச்சாலும்
தெகட்டாது பசிக்காது
சின்னமணிக்குயிலே....
தினமும் உன்ன நெனைக்கயிலே
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Even if I relish it every single day
I am never satiated, nor do I feel hungry
Little sweet cuckoo
Every day when thinking of you
தென்ன மரத்துல தென்றலடிக்கிது
நந்தவனக் கிளியே
அடியே புன்னவனக் குயிலே
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Nandhavana kiliyae
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Adiyae punna vana kuyilae
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Nandhavana kiliyae
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Adiyae punna vana kuyilae
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Naan dhinam thorum rasichaalum
Even if I relish it every single day
Thigattaadhu pasikkaadhu
I am never satiated, nor do I feel hungry
Chinna mani kuyilae
Little sweet cuckoo
Adiyae unnai ninaikkaiyilae
Hey, when thinking of you
Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Nandhavana kiliyae
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Adiyae punna vana kuyilae
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Kannam sivakkudhu
Cheeks turn red
Ennam thavikkudhu
Thoughts long deeply
Unna nenaikkaiyilae
When thinking of you
Idhamaa enna anaikkaiyilae
When gently embracing me
Kannu simittudhu enna verattudhu
Eyes wink and tease me
Mella chirikkaiyilae
When smiling softly
Nee thaan enna rasikkaiyilae
When you relish me
Ullam silirkkudhu
The heart shivers in excitement
Minni sokikkudhu
It flashes and dazzles
Katti pudikkaiylae
When hugging tightly
Nesamaa kaiya pudikkaiyilae
When holding hands affectionately
Idhu anaichaalum koraiyaadhu
Even if extinguished, this fire won't diminish
Azhichaalum maraiyaadhu
Even if erased, it won't disappear
Solla therinjirundhum
Even though I know how to express it
Adha naan solla mudiyalaiyae
I am unable to say it out loud
Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Nandhavana kiliyae
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Adiyae punna vana kuyilae
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Naan dhinam thorum rasichaalum
Even if I relish it every single day
Thigattaadhu pasikkaadhu
I am never satiated, nor do I feel hungry
Chinna mani kuyilae
Little sweet cuckoo
Dhenamum unnai ninaikkaiyilae
Every day when thinking of you
Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Nandhavana kiliyae
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Adiyae punna vana kuyilae
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Pattu kaluthula muthu theriyudhu
Pearls glisten on the silky neck
Ponnu sirikkaiyilae
When the girl smiles
Azhagu kanna parikkaiyilae
Her beauty dazzles the eyes
Thottu thazhuvunnu solli azhaikkudhu
It calls out asking to touch and embrace
Indha manasinilae
In this heart
Rendum chinna vayasinilae
Both at a tender young age
Vittu vilagunnu
Asking to step back
Vetkam thadukkudhu
Shyness holds one back
Poga mudiyalaiyae
Unable to walk away
Enakku yedhum puriyalaiyae
I don't understand anything
Naan paai pottu paduthaalum
Even if I lay out a mat to sleep
Paalaaga kudichaalum
Even if I drink pure milk
Thookkam pudikkalaiyae
Sleep eludes me
Enakku yedhum rusikkalaiyae
Nothing tastes good to me anymore
Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Nandhavana kiliyae
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Adiyae punna vana kuyilae
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Chinnanjirusuga
The young lovers
Konji kulavudhu
Are cuddling and fondling
Andhi pozhudhinilae
In the evening twilight
Oonjal aala vizhudhinilae
Swinging on the aerial roots of the banyan tree
Kanni vayasula
In youthful maiden age
Ponnu sirikkudhu
The girl smiles
Enna sugam adhilae
What sweet joy lies in that
Nenachu yengi thavippadhilae
In yearning and longing through thoughts
Inba nenappula
In thoughts of bliss
Vendhu thavikkudhu
Burning with longing
Patta pagalinilae
In broad daylight
Koluthum uchi veyilinilae
In the scorching mid-day sun
Idhu thaanaaga aaraadhu
This passion won't cool down on its own
Thazhuvaama theeraadhu
It won't subside without a warm embrace
Onnum puriyalaiyae
I understand nothing
Purinjum sollatheriyalaiyae
Even understanding it, I don't know how to explain
Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Nandhavana kiliyae
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Adiyae punna vana kuyilae
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Naan dhinam thorum rasichaalum
Even if I relish it every single day
Thigattaadhu pasikkaadhu
I am never satiated, nor do I feel hungry
Chinna mani kuyilae
Little sweet cuckoo
Adiyae unnai ninaikkaiyilae
Hey, when thinking of you
Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Nandhavana kiliyae
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Adiyae punna vana kuyilae
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Naan dhinam thorum rasichaalum
Even if I relish it every single day
Thigattaadhu pasikkaadhu
I am never satiated, nor do I feel hungry
Chinna mani kuyilae
Little sweet cuckoo
Dhenamum unnai ninaikkaiyilae
Every day when thinking of you
Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu
The breeze blows in the coconut tree
Nandhavana kiliyae
Oh parrot of the flower garden
Adiyae punna vana kuyilae
Hey cuckoo of the punnai forest
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Thenna marathula thendraladikkudhu' is a classic rural Tamil romantic song that captures the tender, overwhelming emotions of young love. Set against the serene backdrop of nature—gentle breezes blowing through coconut groves, garden parrots, and cuckoos—the song uses natural elements to mirror the internal excitement, shyness, and sweet agony felt by lovers. The lyrics vividly depict the physical and emotional symptoms of falling in love: blushing cheeks, restless thoughts, loss of appetite, and sleepless nights. It emphasizes a passion so deep that words cannot fully express it, depicting a pure and innocent love that flourishes amidst simple village life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagaimai)
“Nandhavana kiliyae / Adiyae punna vana kuyilae”
Addressing the beloved as 'Nandhavana kiliyae' (parrot of the flower garden) and 'punna vana kuyilae' (cuckoo of the punnai forest) metaphorically compares her sweetness, beauty, and voice to cherished birds.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Idhamaa enna anaikkaiyilae / Mella chirikkaiyilae”
The repeated usage of words ending with '-aiyilae' ('anaikkaiyilae', 'chirikkaiyilae', 'rasikkaiyilae', 'pudikkaiyilae') creates a melodic and rhythmic end-rhyme across lines.
Edhugai (Second letter agreement)
“Kannam sivakkudhu / Ennam thavikkudhu”
The second consonant 'n' is matched across adjacent lines ('Kannam' and 'Ennam'), giving rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
Written by Gangai Amaran for the 1979 film 'Lakshmi', this song showcases his signature ability to blend folk-infused imagery with accessible, deeply expressive Tamil romantic lyrics.
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