Maathavam Yaen Lyrics
From the movie Raja Rishi
Maathavam Yaen Song Lyrics is the track from Raja Rishi Tamil Film – 1985, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu, M. N. Nambiar, R. S. Manohar, V. K. Ramasamy, Lakshmi, Nalini, Major Sundarrajan, Venniradai Moorthy, Srikanth. This song was sung by எஸ். ஜானகி. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Pulamaipithan.
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Aa… aaaa…aa…
Haaa…aa…aa…aahaa…aa
Maa thavam yaen maadhavanae Maa thavam yaen maadhavanae
Maa thuravai nee arindhaai Maadhuravai yaen marandhaai
Thavamum dhanamum sugamum en vasam
Maa thavam yaen maadhavanae Maa thavam yaen maadhavanae
Sevvidhazho idhu thaen kani kovai… Aaaa…aa…a…aa…aa…aa…aa
Sevvidhazho idhu thaen kani kovai Dhaevaa un baanamudham dhaevaa un baanamudham
Saeyizhai noolidai minnal thoranam Kaamanin koyilil naanae gopuram
Thaenoorum aagaaya gangai Salasala salavena varugiradhae
Vazhigiradhae aa… aa… madiyinil neeraadu
Maa thavam yaen maadhavanae Maa thavam yaen maadhavanae
Thaaragaigal oru aayiram kodi… Aaaa…aa…a…aa…aa…aa…aa
Thaaragaigal oru aayiram kodi Naan angae thanga nilaa
Mhum hum mhum hum Nyaaniyin aimbulan ennil sangamam
Yaagamum yogamum enna naadagam
Aaaa…aa…a…aa…aa…aa…aa
Brammaavin kai vannam naanae Ilamaiyil orumaiyil thanimaiyilae
Thavikkiradhae oru murai paaraayo
Maa thavam yaen maadhavanae Maa thavam yaen maadhavanae
Andhi maa kalaiyil indha maegalaigal
Asaiyum asaivilae isaivilae idai odiya odiya
Nadaigal payilum mayil idhu thaanae
Thattha jamtha thaka thakida jamtha thaka
Thakadheemtha thakadheemtha thaka thaam thaka
Thakida thakida thomkida namkida thakadhimi
Tharikida thaam tharikida thaam tharikida thaam
Vizhiyil iru maragadham idhazhil somapaanam
Thakida thaam thakida thaam thakida thaam Dhat tharikida thaam tharikida thaam
Kidathaka tharikida thaam
Nitham parimaara varavaa thalaivaa
Rimma rimapaappa mapanini pamapaa
Rimma rimapaappa mapanini pamapaa
Thaamtha thaka thaamtha thaka dheemthaka thaa
Ilaiya dhaegam iravu naeram Viraga dhaapam eriyudhae
Thakida jamtha thikida jamtha Thomkida jamtha namkida jam
Mugilaana kuzhalum undhan Uravu thaedi alaiyudhae
Thakida jamtha thikida jamtha Thomkidathaka jamtha namkidathaka jam
Thavam adhu kalaivadhu therigiradhu Arul kodu maa dhevaa
Aruginil maadhae vaa
Maa thavam yaen maadhavanae Maa thavam yaen maadhavanae
Maa thuravai nee arindhaai Maadhuravai yaen marandhaai
Thavamum dhanamum sugamum en vasam
Maa thavam yaen maadhavanae Maa thavam yaen maadhavanae
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song, 'Maathavam Yaen', is a classic seductive plea from a celestial dancer, akin to Menaka, attempting to break the severe penance of a sage, reminiscent of Vishwamitra. The lyrics are a direct challenge to the sage's asceticism, questioning the purpose of his 'great penance' when the pleasures of the world, embodied by her, are available. She uses vivid imagery to describe her beauty – crimson lips like honeyed fruit, a slender waist like a lightning archway, and herself as the 'gopuram' (tower) in Kama's temple, asserting her divine allure and the futility of his spiritual pursuits against her charm.
Throughout the song, the woman emphasizes her irresistible nature, claiming to be Brahma's masterpiece and the golden moon among stars, capable of merging the sage's five senses within her. She offers herself as the ultimate pleasure, inviting him to abandon his solitude and embrace her. The song builds in intensity, with rhythmic interludes and passionate declarations of her burning desire. The concluding line, "Come near, oh woman," is a pivotal moment, suggesting either her final, desperate invitation or, more powerfully, the sage's eventual surrender, acknowledging her presence and breaking his long-held resolve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Maathavam Yaen?
Maathavam Yaen is sung by எஸ். ஜானகி.
Which movie is Maathavam Yaen from?
The song Maathavam Yaen is featured in the movie Raja Rishi.
Who wrote the lyrics for Maathavam Yaen?
The lyrics for Maathavam Yaen were written by Pulamaipithan with music composed by Ilayaraja.
Is English translation available for Maathavam Yaen lyrics?
Yes! Maathavam Yaen lyrics from Raja Rishi include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Maathavam Yaen lyrics?
This song, 'Maathavam Yaen', is a classic seductive plea from a celestial dancer, akin to Menaka, attempting to break the severe penance of a sage, reminiscent of Vishwamitra. The lyrics are a direct challenge to the sage's asceticism, questioning the purpose of his 'great penance' when the pleasures of the world, embodied by her, are available. She uses vivid imagery to describe her beauty – crimson lips like honeyed fruit, a slender waist like a lightning archway, and herself as the 'gopuram' (tower) in Kama's temple, asserting her divine allure and the futility of his spiritual pursuits against her charm. Throughout the song, the woman emphasizes her irresistible nature, claiming to be Brahma's masterpiece and the golden moon among stars, capable of merging the sage's five senses within her. She offers herself as the ultimate pleasure, inviting him to abandon his solitude and embrace her. The song builds in intensity, with rhythmic interludes and passionate declarations of her burning desire. The concluding line, "Come near, oh woman," is a pivotal moment, suggesting either her final, desperate invitation or, more powerfully, the sage's eventual surrender, acknowledging her presence and breaking his long-held resolve.