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Anniyaval Thagathukku

From Manaivi · 1969

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Manaivi
Movie release year
1969
Lyrics added on
17 May 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pazhutha nilaverikka
Pazhakuzhaiyum thaen vadikka
Suvaithu anubavikka
Thunaikiliyum illaiyadi
Anniyaval thaagathukku aarudhalaaga
Annanukku thangai vandhaal naadagamaada
Nadagathil varuvadhellam unmaiyaguma
Sondha naayaganin uravillamal penmai vaazhuma
Anniyaval thaagathukku aarudhalaaga
Annanukku thangai vandhaal naadagamaada
Nadagathil varuvadhellam unmaiyaguma
Sondha naayaganin uravillamal penmai vaazhuma
Chinna chinna idhazh irandum
Serthu vaithu thaeneduthu
Unna konjam
Anumadhithaal yaar thaduppaar
Chinna chinna idhazh irandum
Serthu vaithu thaeneduthu
Unna konjam
Anumadhithaal yaar thaduppaar
Pinni pinni kaaleduthu
Pesi pesi kaadhalithu
Pennai konji
Pen anaithaal yaar rasippaar
Anniyaval thaagathukku aarudhalaaga
Annanukku thangai vandhaal naadagamaada
Nadagathil varuvadhellam unmaiyaguma
Sondha naayaganin uravillamal penmai vaazhuma
Thol irandai thol anaikka
Thogai manam maarbalakka
Naam iruvar thanithirukka
Naanathukku velaiyenna
Thol irandai thol anaikka
Thogai manam maarbalakka
Naam iruvar thanithirukka
Naanathukku velaiyenna
Alappavar alandhu vittal
Aasaiyangu mudinthuvidum
Aduthavar alakka vandhaal
Vaeli vandhu thaduthu vidum
Alappavar alandhu vittal
Aasaiyangu mudinthuvidum
Aduthavar alakka vandhaal
Vaeli vandhu thaduthu vidum
Anniyaval thaagathukku aarudhalaaga
Annanukku thangai vandhaal naadagamaada
Nadagathil varuvadhellam unmaiyaguma
Sondha naayaganin uravillamal penmai vaazhuma
Vaanathilae pooparithu
Vannavanna naareduthu
Maalai katti podattuma
Manam pola aadattuma
Vaanathilae pooparithu
Vannavanna naareduthu
Maalai katti podattuma
Manam pola aadattuma
Poduvadhum athanaiyum
Poomaalai aavadhillai
Podubavar podum varai
Poo vada poovadhillai
Poduvadhum athanaiyum
Poomaalai aavadhillai
Podubavar podum varai
Poo vada poovadhillai
Anniyaval thaagathukku aarudhalaaga
Annanukku thangai vandhaal naadagamaada
Nadagathil varuvadhellam unmaiyaguma
Sondha naayaganin uravillamal penmai vaazhuma
As the full moon glows bright,
and ripe fruit clusters drip with honey,
to taste and enjoy all this,
there is no companion parrot by my side, my friend...
To comfort her sister-in-law's longing,
the sister stepped in to play the brother's role in this play.
Can anything in a drama ever become real?
Without the bond of her own husband, can a woman truly live?
To comfort her sister-in-law's longing,
the sister stepped in to play the brother's role in this play.
Can anything in a drama ever become real?
Without the bond of her own husband, can a woman truly live?
Bringing two delicate lips together,
and drawing out sweet nectar,
to taste just a little,
if you give permission, who will stop us?
Bringing two delicate lips together,
and drawing out sweet nectar,
to taste just a little,
if you give permission, who will stop us?
Moving with intertwined steps,
talking endlessly of sweet love,
if a woman dotes on another woman
and holds her close, who would ever enjoy it?
To comfort her sister-in-law's longing,
the sister stepped in to play the brother's role in this play.
Can anything in a drama ever become real?
Without the bond of her own husband, can a woman truly live?
When both shoulders embrace,
and a woman's heart measures his chest,
when the two of us are all alone,
what need is there for shyness?
When both shoulders embrace,
and a woman's heart measures his chest,
when the two of us are all alone,
what need is there for shyness?
Once the rightful one measures,
the desire there finds its fulfilment.
If anyone else comes to measure,
a fence will rise to stop them.
Once the rightful one measures,
the desire there finds its fulfilment.
If anyone else comes to measure,
a fence will rise to stop them.
To comfort her sister-in-law's longing,
the sister stepped in to play the brother's role in this play.
Can anything in a drama ever become real?
Without the bond of her own husband, can a woman truly live?
Plucking flowers from the sky,
gathering colorful strands of thread,
shall I weave a garland and put it on you?
Shall I dance to my heart's content?
Plucking flowers from the sky,
gathering colorful strands of thread,
shall I weave a garland and put it on you?
Shall I dance to my heart's content?
Everything that is placed around the neck
does not become a true flower garland.
Until the rightful one places it,
the flower will never fade...
Everything that is placed around the neck
does not become a true flower garland.
Until the rightful one places it,
the flower will never fade...
To comfort her sister-in-law's longing,
the sister stepped in to play the brother's role in this play.
Can anything in a drama ever become real?
Without the bond of her own husband, can a woman truly live?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song presents a philosophical and emotional dialogue between two women, examining romantic longing, societal expectations, and the nature of marital intimacy. One voice speaks enticingly of love, romantic freedom, and passion under the moonlight, while the second voice grounds the conversation in harsh reality, pointing out that substitute affection or staged romance ('acting in a drama') can never replace the true, sacred bond between a woman and her husband.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodaru (Repetitive Words for Emphasis)

Chinna chinna idhazh irandum

Repetition of short descriptive words like 'chinna chinna', 'pinni pinni', and 'pesi pesi' adds rhythmic cadence and heightens emotional emphasis.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Thogai manam maarbalakka

'Thogai manam' compares the mind/heart of a woman to the spread tail of a peacock blooming with joy.

Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Ani)

Nadagathil varuvadhellam unmaiyaguma

The lyricist uses poignant rhetorical questions such as 'Nadagathil varuvadhellam unmaiyaguma' to emphasize that forced or artificial affection lacks real emotional truth.

Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Poduvadhum athanaiyum

Matching initial consonant sounds in 'Poduvadhum athanaiyum / Poomaalai aavadhillai' creates melodic internal harmony.

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Trivia

Composed by K. V. Mahadevan for the 1969 film 'Manaivi', this song features a duet between P. Susheela and L. R. Eswari, highlighting Kannadasan's mastery at contrasting sensual romantic temptation with traditional moral philosophy through lyrical debate.

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