- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Manipur Mamiyar
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet captures the enchanting experience of two lovers mesmerized by each other's presence. The song uses rich nature imagery and classical mythological references to describe the beauty and affection they share. The soothing breeze feels like a sweet lullaby that ignites deep yearning and passion within their hearts. The lyricist draws allegories comparing the lady to divine figures like Shakuntala and Urvashi, and her presence to sweet wine and fragrant flowers. Meanwhile, the lover's glance is poeticized as a healing spell for the ailment of love, reflecting a harmonious blend of romantic intoxication and deep admiration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Maarbil soodum sandhana malar pol”
Compares the maiden coming to her beloved's chest to a fragrant sandalwood flower ('Maarbil soodum sandhana malar pol').
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Aanandha thaen kaatru thaalaattudhae”
Refers to the soothing wind as a sweet honey breeze ('Aanandha thaen kaatru') that lulls the mind.
Rhetorical Question (Uyarvu Navitchi / Sandhega Alangaram)
“Thaevaloga inthirasapaiyil aadum oorvasiyo”
Asks rhetorical questions comparing the maiden to divine entities like Urvashi and Shakuntala to elevate her beauty.
Emonis / Monai (Alliteration)
“Maarbil soodum sandhana malar pol / Mangai naan varavo”
Repetition of initial sounds like 'M' in 'Maarbil' and 'Mangai'.
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Trivia
Manipur Mamiyar (1982) features lyrics by the renowned Tamil poet Muthulingam, who was famous for integrating classical literary Tamil metaphors into mainstream film music.
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