T. M. Soundarajan and Vani Jayaram perform ‘Muthamizh Sonthangal’ from the album Maadi Veettu Ezhai. Lyricist Vaali and composer M. S. Vishwanathan frame love through classical Tamil literary imagery.
Muthamizh Sonthangal
T. M. Soundarajan | Vani Jayaram • From “Maadi Veettu Ezhai”
Maadi Veettu Ezhai’s Muthamizh Sonthangal Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Soundarajan compares his lover’s cheeks to sandalwood bowls he longs to drink from. Vani Jayaram describes her partner as a protective rain cloud quenching desire’s thirst. Vaali’s metaphors position lovers as children of poet Kamban.
Muthamizh Sondhangal Ethanai SandhangalBonds like the three forms of Tamil, holding so many rhythms.
Muthamizh Sondhangal Ethanai SandhangalBonds like the three forms of Tamil, holding so many rhythms.
Kavidhai Varum Kalai VannangalArtistic hues from which poetry is born.
Sithira Kannangal Sandhana KinnangalCheeks like paintings, bowls made of sandalwood.
Sithira Kannangal Sandhana KinnangalCheeks like paintings, bowls made of sandalwood.
Parugida Varum Pala EnnangalMany thoughts arise, longing to take a sip.
Parugida Varum Pala EnnangalMany thoughts arise, longing to take a sip.
Sithira Kannangal Sandhana KinnangalCheeks like paintings, bowls made of sandalwood.
Parugida Varum Pala EnnangalMany thoughts arise, longing to take a sip.
Mogam Oru DhaagamDesire is a thirst.
Adhai Theerkkum Malai MugileYou’re the rain cloud that quenches it.
Ezhai Mana Yazhai DhinamThe lute of my humble heart, every day,
Meettum Valai KaramaeIs strummed by your bangled hand.
Menmai Indha PenmaiThis womanhood is pure softness.
Idhai Kaakum Malar KanaiyeYou’re the flower arrow that protects it.
Indrum Ini EndrumToday, and forever more,
Enai Thaangum Uyir ThunaiyaeYou’re the life partner who holds me up.
Madhulai MuthukkalPearls like pomegranate seeds,
Malligai MottukkalBuds of white jasmine,
Parthen Madi SerthaenI saw them and gathered them in my lap.
Maavilai PandhalgalCanopies of mango leaves,
Mangala MelangalThe sound of auspicious drums,
Kaanum Nilai VenumI crave the moment we see that sight.
Kaanum Nilai VenumI crave the moment we see that sight.
Muthamizh Sondhangal Ethanai SandhangalBonds like the three forms of Tamil, with so many rhythms.
Kavidhai Varum Kalai VannangalArtistic hues from which poetry is born.
Pongum Alai SuzhalumThe surging waves swirl,
Thathi Thaavum Karai ThazhuvaLeaping up to embrace the shore.
Maalai Indha VelaiIn this evening hour,
Thanga Manalil Kadhai EludhaTo write our story on the golden sands.
Ponnae Siru PoovaeMy golden one, my little flower,
Kadal Neeyoo Karai NaanooAre you the sea, and am I the shore?
Thullum Kadhai SollumThey tell a lively tale,
Vizhi Meenoo Ila MaanoAre your eyes fish, or a young deer?
Kandathum EnnennaUpon seeing you, what thoughts arise!
Karpanai AmmammaOh my, what a vivid imagination.
Naalum Manam NaanumEvery day, my heart and I…
Kaadhalil EllorumIn love, everyone becomes…
Kambanin PillaithaanA child of the poet Kamban.
Kanden Thamizh PennaeI realized this, oh Tamil woman.
Kannae Thamizh PennaeMy dear, oh Tamil woman.
Muthamizh Sondhangal Ethanai SandhangalBonds like the three forms of Tamil, holding so many rhythms.
Kavidhai Varum Kalai VannangalArtistic hues from which poetry is born.
Sithira Kannangal Sandhana KinnangalCheeks like paintings, bowls made of sandalwood.
Parugida Varum Pala EnnangalMany thoughts arise, longing to take a sip.
Parugida Varum Pala EnnangalMany thoughts arise, longing to take a sip.
Muthamizh Sonthangal Music Video
The Maadi Veettu Ezhai duet presents intellectual romance through Tamil literary metaphors. Listeners seeking Muthamizh Sonthangal lyrics translation will find layered comparisons between love and artistic creation.