Mayava Thooyava Lyrics English Meaning – Iravin Nizhal | A.R. Rahman | Shreya Ghoshal
A.R. Rahman and Shreya Ghoshal bring a divine touch to ‘Mayava Thooyava’ from the album ‘Iravin Nizhal.’ Rahman collaborates with lyricist Madhan Karky to pen verses that mix devotion with poetic beauty. Ghoshal’s voice turns the melody into a serene prayer.
Released: May 2, 2022
Mayava Thooyava
A.R. Rahman | Shreya Ghoshal • From “Iravin Nizhal”
Lyricist
A. R. Rahman, Madhan Karky
Composer
Radhakrishnan Parthiban
Iravin Nizhal’s Mayava Thooyava Tamil Lyrics English Translation
The lyrics describe love as a sacred bond, with lines like ‘Your chest is my vast and sacred territory.’ Karky uses metaphors of flowers, rain, and melodies to express deep longing. The poet crafts a story where devotion feels tangible, almost touchable.
Mayava Thooyava Malar Sooda VaaOh mystical and pure one, come and adorn these flowers.
Mazhaiyaagi Enil Veezha VaaBecome the rain, and fall upon me.
Madhava Yadhava KuzhaloodhavaMadhava, Yadhava, come and play your flute.
Idhazhodu Isaiyaaga VaaCome as the melody, right upon my lips.
Un Maarbe En MaagaanamYour chest is my vast and sacred territory.
Un Paarvai En PoongaanamYour gaze is my lush flower garden.
Endhan Vaayil Theendhaen OorudheSweet honey flows within my mouth,
En Naava Un Naavais it my tongue, or is it yours?
KannavaMy beloved Lord.
Mayava Thooyava Malar Sooda VaaOh mystical and pure one, come and adorn these flowers.
Mazhaiyaagi Enil Veezha VaaBecome the rain, and fall upon me.
Pookkalai Korkkindra SaranggalileIn the garlands where flowers are being strung,
Yekkangal Korthival Kaathirukkaas I wait, having strung my longings together,
Yaakkaiyil Anindhida Vaacome and wear them upon your soul.
Aanirai Thoongidum IravinileIn the quiet night when the cattle are sleeping,
Adhiramal Aadida Vaacome and dance without making a sound.
Udhiramal Soodida VaaCome and wear them, before they start to wither.
Mayava Thooyava Malar Sooda VaaOh mystical and pure one, come and adorn these flowers.
Mazhaiyaagi Enil Veezha VaaBecome the rain, and fall upon me.
Madhava Yadhava KuzhaloodhavaMadhava, Yadhava, come and play your flute.
Idhazhodu Isaiyaaga VaaCome as the melody, right upon my lips.
Un Maarbe En MaagaanamYour chest is my vast and sacred territory.
Un Paarvai En PoongaanamYour gaze is my lush flower garden.
Endhan Vaayil Theendhaen OorudheSweet honey flows within my mouth.
En Naava Un Naava KannavaIs it my tongue, or is it yours, my beloved Lord?
Mayava Thooyava Malar Sooda VaaOh mystical and pure one, come and adorn these flowers.
Mazhaiyaagi Enil Veezha VaaBecome the rain, and fall upon me.
The English lyrics of ‘Mayava Thooyava’ offer a heartfelt tribute to divine love. Shreya Ghoshal stars in this track from the album ‘Iravin Nizhal,’ blending her voice with Rahman’s mystical composition.
