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Thirutheril

From Naan Vazhavaippen · 1979

Lyricist: Kannadasan
Singers: P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director: Ilayaraja
Movie name: Naan Vazhavaippen
Movie release year: 1979
Lyrics added on: 20 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Thirutthaeril varum silaiyo

Silai poojai oru nilaiyo azhaghin kalaiyo

Kalai malaro maniyo nilavo

Nilavoliyo enum sugam tharum

Thirutthaeril varum silaiyo

Mana maedai varum kiliyo

Kili thaeduvadhu kaniyo kani pol mozhiyo

Mozhi mayakkam pirakkum vizhiyo

Vizhi kanaiyo tharum tharum sugam

Mana maedai varum kiliyo

Thaalaattu kaetkindra mazhalai idhu

Thandodu thaamarai aadudhu

Sambangi pookkalin vaasam idhu

Sangeedha pon mazhai thoovudhu

Raagangalil moganam maegangalil naadagam

Un kangal ezhudhiya kaaviyam

En idhaya maedai thanil arangaettram

Mana maedai varum kiliyo

Kili thaeduvadhu kaniyo kani pol mozhiyo

Mozhi mayakkam pirakkum vizhiyo

Vizhi kanaiyo tharum tharum sugam

Thirutthaeril varum silaiyo

Sendhoora kovilin maelam idhu

Srungaara sangeedham paadudhu

Jillendra thendralin kaalam idhu

Thaenoorum senthamizh paesudhu

Dheebam tharum kaarthighai

Dhaevan varum maargazhi

En dheivam anuppiya thoodhuvan

Naan dhinamum paarthirukkum thirukkolam

Thirutthaeril varum silaiyo

Silai poojai oru nilaiyo azhagin kalaiyo

Kalai malaro maniyo nilavo

Nilavoliyo enum sugam tharum

Mana maedai varum kiliyo

Is that a sculpted idol arriving on a sacred chariot?

Is worshiping this idol a state of bliss, or the art of beauty itself?

Is it an artistic flower, a precious gem, or the moon?

Or is it gentle moonlight, bringing such sweet pleasure?

Is that a sculpted idol arriving on a sacred chariot?

Is that a parrot arriving at the wedding stage?

Does this parrot seek a fruit, or words as sweet as fruit?

Are those the eyes where intoxicating words are born?

Or are those eyes arrows that bring so much pleasure?

Is that a parrot arriving at the wedding stage?

This is like a child listening to a lullaby,

As the lotus sways gently on its stem.

This is the sweet fragrance of champak flowers,

Showering down a golden rain of music.

Like the Mohanam tune among melodies, like a play among the clouds,

The epic poem written by your eyes

Is now premiering on the stage of my heart.

Is that a parrot arriving at the wedding stage?

Does this parrot seek a fruit, or words as sweet as fruit?

Are those the eyes where intoxicating words are born?

Or are those eyes arrows that bring so much pleasure?

Is that a sculpted idol arriving on a sacred chariot?

This is the drumbeat of a sacred temple,

Singing a song of love and romance.

This is the season of the cool breeze,

Speaking pure Tamil as sweet as honey.

Like the month of Karthigai that brings glowing lamps,

And the month of Margazhi when the Lord arrives,

He is the messenger sent by my Lord,

The sacred form I gaze upon every single day.

Is that a sculpted idol arriving on a sacred chariot?

Is worshiping this idol a state of bliss, or the art of beauty itself?

Is it an artistic flower, a precious gem, or the moon?

Or is it gentle moonlight, bringing such sweet pleasure?

Is that a parrot arriving at the wedding stage?

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Thirutthaeril Varum Silaiyo is a classic Tamil duet from the 1979 film Naan Vazhavaippen, featuring lyrics by Kannadasan and music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song is a romantic dialogue between lovers expressing deep affection through rich visual imagery, drawing comparisons to divine idols, sacred festivals, sweet parrots, and musical melodies. The lovers celebrate each other's beauty, portraying their love as a fine art performance staged within the heart, capturing both divine devotion and romantic romance. The song gracefully weaves references to Carnatic music (Mohanam raga) and auspicious Tamil months like Kaarthigai and Maargazhi to elevate love to a sacred realm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Andhadhi (Anadiplosis)

“Kalai malaro maniyo nilavo / Nilavoliyo enum sugam tharum”

The end of one phrase forms the beginning of the next (e.g., Nilavo -> Nilavoliyo, Mozhiyo -> Mozhi, Vizhiyo -> Vizhi), creating a seamless poetic flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Un kangal ezhudhiya kaaviyam”

Comparing the lover's eyes directly to a poet writing an epic poem.

Simile (Uvamai)

“Kili thaeduvadhu kaniyo kani pol mozhiyo”

Comparing sweet spoken words to a sweet fruit using the comparative marker 'pol'.

Alliteration (Monai)

“Sendhoora kovilin maelam idhu / Srungaara sangeedham paadudhu”

Matching initial sounds across lines to establish rhythmic harmony (e.g., Sendhoora / Srungaara).

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Trivia

Naan Vazhavaippen (1979) features music by Ilaiyaraaja and starred Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya alongside Rajinikanth. This memorable duet was rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela, written by legendary lyricist Kannadasan.

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