Vennilavil Malligaiyil Vilaiyadum
From Athiradi Padai · 1994
- Lyricist
- Kamakodiyan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Athiradi Padai1994
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vennilavil malligaiyil | In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers, |
| Vilaiyaadum amaithi sugam | The peaceful pleasure playing around, |
| Kavithai sugam | The poetic pleasure, |
| Athu kaathal sugam | That is the pleasure of love, |
| Ilamai tharum | Bestowed by youth, |
| Oru iniya sugam | A sweet pleasure, |
| Female | |
| Mayangum | It swoons... |
| Vennilavil malligaiyil | In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers, |
| Vilaiyaadum amaithi sugam | The peaceful pleasure playing around, |
| Kavithai sugam | The poetic pleasure, |
| Athu kaathal sugam | That is the pleasure of love, |
| Ilamai tharum | Bestowed by youth, |
| Oru iniya sugam | A sweet pleasure, |
| Female | |
| Kani mozhi koorum | Speaking sweet words like fruit, |
| Mani mozhi yaavum | All the precious jewel-like words, |
| Kavithaigal aagum | Become poetry, |
| Manathinai neevum | Caressing the mind. |
| Male | |
| Vennilavil malligaiyil | In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers, |
| Vilayaadum amaithi sugam | The peaceful pleasure playing around, |
| Kavithai sugam | The poetic pleasure, |
| Athu kaathal sugam | That is the pleasure of love, |
| Ilamai tharum | Bestowed by youth, |
| Oru iniya sugam | A sweet pleasure, |
| Female | |
| Kaatraadum puthu vaanil | In the fresh sky where the wind sways, |
| Keetru nila sinunguvathai | I saw the sliver of moon whimpering/glowing, |
| Kanden hoi | I saw, oh! |
| Male | |
| Kaathoram nee pesa | When you speak beside my ears, |
| Kola mayil konjuvathai | I saw the beautiful peacock cooing, |
| Kanden haa | I saw, ah! |
| Female | |
| Neengaatha reengaaram | When you become the everlasting humming sound, |
| Neeyagum pothu | Where are you and where am I? (We become one) |
| Male | |
| Nee yeathu naan yeathu | Come, come right now, |
| Vaa vaa ippothu | That alone is our fortune, |
| Female | |
| Athu thaan nam yogam | My king! |
| En raja | It swoons... |
| Female | |
| Mayangum | In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers, |
| Vennilavil malligaiyil | The peaceful pleasure playing around, |
| Vilaiyaadum amaithi sugam | The poetic pleasure, |
| Kavithai sugam | That is the pleasure of love, |
| Athu kaathal sugam | Bestowed by youth, |
| Ilamai tharum | A sweet pleasure, |
| Oru iniya sugam | Speaking sweet words like fruit, |
| Female | |
| Kani mozhi koorum | All the precious jewel-like words, |
| Mani mozhi yaavum | Become poetry, |
| Kavithaigal aagum | Caressing the mind. |
| Manathinai neevum | In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers, |
| Male | |
| Vennilavil malligaiyil | The peaceful pleasure playing around, |
| Vilaiyaadum amaithi sugam | The poetic pleasure, |
| Kavithai sugam | That is the pleasure of love, |
| Athu kaathal sugam | Bestowed by youth, |
| Ilamai tharum | A sweet pleasure, |
| Oru iniya sugam | All the tastes oozing with honey, |
| Male | |
| Thenoorum suvai yaavum | Ooze from this goddess's flower-like lips. |
| Thevi ival poo idhazhil oorum | All unrequested pleasures, |
| Female | |
| Thedaatha sugam yaavum | Look at them coming to seek you in her smile. |
| Thedi varum punnagaiyil paarum | When I pluck this flower-like Veena, |
| Male | |
| Malar veenai naan meetta | Her body overflows with music. |
| Isai pongum meni | Will this queen grant, |
| Female | |
| Oru kodi puthu ragam | Ten million new ragas? |
| Tharuvaalo rani | King of kings to this rose! |
| Male | |
| Rojavin rajathi raja | It swoons... |
| Female | |
| Mayangum | In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers, |
| Vennilavil malligaiyil | The peaceful pleasure playing around, |
| Vilaiyaadum amaithi sugam | The poetic pleasure, |
| Kavithai sugam | That is the pleasure of love, |
| Male | |
| Athu kaathal sugam | Bestowed by youth, |
| Ilamai tharum | A sweet pleasure, |
| Female | |
| Oru iniya sugam | Speaking sweet words like fruit, |
| Male | |
| Kani mozhi koorum | All the precious jewel-like words, |
| Mani mozhi yaavum | Become poetry, |
| Female | |
| Kavithaigal aagum | Caressing the mind. |
| Manathinai neevum | In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers, |
| Male | |
| Vennilavil malligaiyil | The peaceful pleasure playing around, |
| Vilaiyaadum amaithi sugam | The poetic pleasure, |
| Kavithai sugam | That is the pleasure of love, |
| Female | |
| Athu kaathal sugam | Bestowed by youth, |
| Ilamai tharum | A sweet pleasure. |
| Male | |
| Oru iniya sugam | |
வெண்ணிலவில் மல்லிகையில்
விளையாடும் அமைதி சுகம்
கவிதை சுகம் அது காதல் சுகம்
இளமை தரும் ஒரு இனிய சுகம்
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
The poetic pleasure,
That is the pleasure of love,
Bestowed by youth,
A sweet pleasure,
மயங்கும் வெண்ணிலவில் மல்லிகையில்
விளையாடும் அமைதி சுகம்
கவிதை சுகம் அது காதல் சுகம்
இளமை தரும் ஒரு இனிய சுகம்
It swoons...
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
The poetic pleasure,
That is the pleasure of love,
Bestowed by youth,
A sweet pleasure,
கனி மொழி கூறும் மணி மொழி யாவும்
கவிதைகள் ஆகும் மனதினை நீவும்
Speaking sweet words like fruit,
All the precious jewel-like words,
Become poetry,
Caressing the mind.
வெண்ணிலவில் மல்லிகையில்
விளையாடும் அமைதி சுகம்
கவிதை சுகம் அது காதல் சுகம்
இளமை தரும் ஒரு இனிய சுகம்
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
The poetic pleasure,
That is the pleasure of love,
Bestowed by youth,
A sweet pleasure,
காற்றாடும் புது வானில்
கீற்று நிலா சிணுங்குவதைக் கண்டேன் ஹோய்
In the fresh sky where the wind sways,
I saw the sliver of moon whimpering/glowing,
I saw, oh!
காதோரம் நீ பேச
கோல மயில் கொஞ்சுவதைக் கண்டேன் ஹா
When you speak beside my ears,
I saw the beautiful peacock cooing,
I saw, ah!
நீங்காத ரீங்காரம் நீயாகும் போது
When you become the everlasting humming sound,
Where are you and where am I? (We become one)
நீ ஏது நான் ஏது வா வா இப்போது
Come, come right now,
That alone is our fortune,
அது தான் நம் யோகம் என் ராஜா
My king!
It swoons...
மயங்கும் வெண்ணிலவில் மல்லிகையில்
விளையாடும் அமைதி சுகம்
கவிதை சுகம் அது காதல் சுகம்
இளமை தரும் ஒரு இனிய சுகம்
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
The poetic pleasure,
That is the pleasure of love,
Bestowed by youth,
A sweet pleasure,
Speaking sweet words like fruit,
கனி மொழி கூறும் மணி மொழி யாவும்
கவிதைகள் ஆகும் மனதினை நீவும்
All the precious jewel-like words,
Become poetry,
Caressing the mind.
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
வெண்ணிலவில் மல்லிகையில்
விளையாடும் அமைதி சுகம்
கவிதை சுகம் அது காதல் சுகம்
இளமை தரும் ஒரு இனிய சுகம்
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
The poetic pleasure,
That is the pleasure of love,
Bestowed by youth,
A sweet pleasure,
All the tastes oozing with honey,
தேனூறும் சுவை யாவும்
தேவி இவள் பூ இதழில் ஊறும்
Ooze from this goddess's flower-like lips.
All unrequested pleasures,
தேடாத சுகம் யாவும்
தேடி வரும் புன்னகையில் பாரும்
Look at them coming to seek you in her smile.
When I pluck this flower-like Veena,
மலர் வீணை நான் மீட்ட இசை பொங்கும் மேனி
ஒரு கோடி புது ராகம் தருவாளே ராணி
ரோஜாவின் ராஜாதி ராஜா
Her body overflows with music.
Will this queen grant,
மயங்கும் வெண்ணிலவில் மல்லிகையில்
விளையாடும் அமைதி சுகம் கவிதை சுகம்
அது காதல் சுகம் இளமை தரும்
ஒரு இனிய சுகம்
Ten million new ragas?
King of kings to this rose!
கனி மொழி கூறும் மணி மொழி யாவும்
கவிதைகள் ஆகும் மனதினை நீவும்
It swoons...
வெண்ணிலவில் மல்லிகையில்
விளையாடும் அமைதி சுகம் கவிதை சுகம்
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
The poetic pleasure,
That is the pleasure of love,
அது காதல் சுகம் இளமை தரும்
Bestowed by youth,
A sweet pleasure,
ஒரு இனிய சுகம்
Speaking sweet words like fruit,
All the precious jewel-like words,
Become poetry,
Caressing the mind.
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
The poetic pleasure,
That is the pleasure of love,
Bestowed by youth,
A sweet pleasure.
Vennilavil malligaiyil
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
Vilaiyaadum amaithi sugam
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
Kavithai sugam
The poetic pleasure,
Athu kaathal sugam
That is the pleasure of love,
Ilamai tharum
Bestowed by youth,
Oru iniya sugam
A sweet pleasure,
Mayangum
It swoons...
Vennilavil malligaiyil
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
Vilaiyaadum amaithi sugam
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
Kavithai sugam
The poetic pleasure,
Athu kaathal sugam
That is the pleasure of love,
Ilamai tharum
Bestowed by youth,
Oru iniya sugam
A sweet pleasure,
Kani mozhi koorum
Speaking sweet words like fruit,
Mani mozhi yaavum
All the precious jewel-like words,
Kavithaigal aagum
Become poetry,
Manathinai neevum
Caressing the mind.
Vennilavil malligaiyil
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
Vilayaadum amaithi sugam
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
Kavithai sugam
The poetic pleasure,
Athu kaathal sugam
That is the pleasure of love,
Ilamai tharum
Bestowed by youth,
Oru iniya sugam
A sweet pleasure,
Kaatraadum puthu vaanil
In the fresh sky where the wind sways,
Keetru nila sinunguvathai
I saw the sliver of moon whimpering/glowing,
Kanden hoi
I saw, oh!
Kaathoram nee pesa
When you speak beside my ears,
Kola mayil konjuvathai
I saw the beautiful peacock cooing,
Kanden haa
I saw, ah!
Neengaatha reengaaram
When you become the everlasting humming sound,
Neeyagum pothu
Where are you and where am I? (We become one)
Nee yeathu naan yeathu
Come, come right now,
Vaa vaa ippothu
That alone is our fortune,
Athu thaan nam yogam
My king!
En raja
It swoons...
Mayangum
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
Vennilavil malligaiyil
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
Vilaiyaadum amaithi sugam
The poetic pleasure,
Kavithai sugam
That is the pleasure of love,
Athu kaathal sugam
Bestowed by youth,
Ilamai tharum
A sweet pleasure,
Oru iniya sugam
Speaking sweet words like fruit,
Kani mozhi koorum
All the precious jewel-like words,
Mani mozhi yaavum
Become poetry,
Kavithaigal aagum
Caressing the mind.
Manathinai neevum
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
Vennilavil malligaiyil
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
Vilaiyaadum amaithi sugam
The poetic pleasure,
Kavithai sugam
That is the pleasure of love,
Athu kaathal sugam
Bestowed by youth,
Ilamai tharum
A sweet pleasure,
Oru iniya sugam
All the tastes oozing with honey,
Thenoorum suvai yaavum
Ooze from this goddess's flower-like lips.
Thevi ival poo idhazhil oorum
All unrequested pleasures,
Thedaatha sugam yaavum
Look at them coming to seek you in her smile.
Thedi varum punnagaiyil paarum
When I pluck this flower-like Veena,
Malar veenai naan meetta
Her body overflows with music.
Isai pongum meni
Will this queen grant,
Oru kodi puthu ragam
Ten million new ragas?
Tharuvaalo rani
King of kings to this rose!
Rojavin rajathi raja
It swoons...
Mayangum
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
Vennilavil malligaiyil
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
Vilaiyaadum amaithi sugam
The poetic pleasure,
Kavithai sugam
That is the pleasure of love,
Athu kaathal sugam
Bestowed by youth,
Ilamai tharum
A sweet pleasure,
Oru iniya sugam
Speaking sweet words like fruit,
Kani mozhi koorum
All the precious jewel-like words,
Mani mozhi yaavum
Become poetry,
Kavithaigal aagum
Caressing the mind.
Manathinai neevum
In the moonlight, among the jasmine flowers,
Vennilavil malligaiyil
The peaceful pleasure playing around,
Vilaiyaadum amaithi sugam
The poetic pleasure,
Kavithai sugam
That is the pleasure of love,
Athu kaathal sugam
Bestowed by youth,
Ilamai tharum
A sweet pleasure.
Oru iniya sugam
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Vennilavil Malligaiyil' from Athiradi Padai (1994) is a romantic duet expressing the deep joy, serenity, and enchantment brought by youthful love under a moonlit night filled with the scent of jasmine. The lovers compare their affection and spoken words to honey, poetry, and musical melodies played on a veena, reflecting their intimate union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (Second-letter rhyming)
“Vennilavil malligaiyil / Kani mozhi koorum”
The second consonant 'n' in 'Vennilavil' matches 'Mani', 'Kani', and 'Manathinai' across lines creating classic Tamil rhyming harmony.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Malar veenai naan meetta”
Describing the beloved's body as a 'Malar veenai' (flower Veena) and her words as 'Kani mozhi' (fruit-like speech).
Imagery
“Vennilavil malligaiyil vilaiyaadum amaithi sugam”
Creates sensory visual and olfactory imagery using moonlight, blooming jasmine flowers, and gentle breezes.
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, 'Athiradi Padai' featured Rahman and Silk Smitha in lead roles. The track stands out for its rich orchestration combining classical carnatic subtle nuances with smooth 90s melody arrangements sung beautifully by SPB and KS Chithra.
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