Ilayaraja’s Thirukkural album features Ranjani singing ‘Mullai Vaasam,’ a track steeped in romantic longing. The scent of jasmine symbolizes unspoken affection and hidden heartache.
Mullai Vaasam
Ranjani • From “Thirukkural”
Mullai Vaasam Lyrics Translation (from “Thirukkural”)
Ranjani expresses physical decline from emotional pain: ‘The heart’s sickness manifests in my flesh.’ She questions her friend about remedies but fears his touch alone can cure her.
Mullai Vasam Ullil Odi Ennai VattudhuThe scent of jasmine flows through me and torments my soul
Ellai Meeri Thollai Thandhu Viragham KootudhuCrossing every limit, it troubles me and fuels this fire of longing
Annal Avane Kaaranam Endru Avar AriyaaneHe’s the reason for it all, yet he doesn’t have a clue
Avan Ariyaathondru Ulagil Ulladhu Endru Naan ArivenI know there’s one thing in this world that he’s completely unaware of
Mullai Vasam Ullil Odi Ennai VattudhuThe scent of jasmine flows through me and torments my soul
Kaaranam Illaa KaranathaalWithout any reason, or perhaps for reasons unknown
Kanniyar Dhegam Ul MeliyumThis maiden’s body wastes away from within
Ullathin Noyae DhegathileThe heart’s sickness manifests in my flesh
Maatrangal Thandhennai Yengha VeikkumBringing changes that leave me yearning for more
Sonnaal Dhagam TheerndhidumaIf I speak out, will this thirst finally be quenched?
Thannaal Mogham KuraindhidumaaWill this burning passion fade away on its own?
Sonnaal Dhagam TheerndhidumaIf I speak out, will this thirst finally be quenched?
Thannaal Mogham KuraindhidumaaWill this burning passion fade away on its own?
En SagiyaeOh, my dear friend
Noikku Oru Marundhu Solladi NeeTell me, is there a cure for this pain?
Kaadhal Noyi Kaadhalan Kai Pada TheerumadiThis love-sickness only heals when my lover’s hand touches mine
Mullai Vasam Ullil Odi Ennai VattudhuThe scent of jasmine flows through me and torments my soul
Endhanin Thunbam AnnalinaalHe’s the source of all my suffering
Neeyum Avarukku SolvaayaaWill you go and tell him how I feel?
Uyir Vali Inbathirkuraikkum AvarHe’s the one who can turn this soul-deep pain into bliss
Enakku Adhai Thandhida VaruvaaraWill he ever come to grant me that joy?
Ennilai Annalum ArindhaaleIf only he knew the state I’m in
Adhuve Enakku PodhumadiThat alone would be enough for me
Ennilai Annalum ArindhaaleIf only he knew the state I’m in
Adhuve Enakku PodhumadiThat alone would be enough for me
En SagiyaeOh, my dear friend
En Nilaithanai Avan Endru ArivaanWhen will he ever realize my true condition?
Avan Arindhaal Annodi En Uyir OdumadiIf he finds out, my soul might just take flight that very second
Mullai Vasam Ullil Odi Ennai VattudhuThe scent of jasmine flows through me and torments my soul
Ellai Meeri Thollai Thandhu Viragham KotudhuCrossing every limit, it troubles me and fuels this fire of longing
Annal Avane Kaaranam Endru Avar AriyaaneHe’s the reason for it all, yet he doesn’t have a clue
Avan Ariyaathondru Ulagil Ulladhu Endru Naan ArivenI know there’s one thing in this world that he’s completely unaware of
Mullai Vasam Ullil Odi Ennai VattudhuThe scent of jasmine flows through me and torments my soul
Mullai Vaasam Music Video
Ilayaraja’s lyrics translation conveys silent suffering as the heroine endures a love she cannot reveal. Fans seeking Mullai Vaasam lyrics meaning discover unrequited emotions with poetic depth.