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Lyrics & meaning

Avan Manasu Thangam 1

From Avan (1985 Film) · 1985

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Avan (1985 Film)1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ava manasu thangam…..ooo…ooo…ooHer heart is pure gold... ooo...ooo...oo
Adhil yaedhu kalangam…….ooo…ooo…ooWhere is any flaw or impurity in it?... ooo...ooo...oo
Keladi ammaanae thaamarai thaenaeListen to me, my dear girl, sweet lotus honey
Male
Raasa voottu ponnuGirl from a kingly household
Un raasana pol ennuConsider him as your king
Raasa voottu ponnuGirl from a kingly household
Un raasana pol ennuConsider him as your king
Male
Raaththiri pozhuthaachchuthuNighttime has arrived
Rosanai yaemmaa kannu….Why are you overthinking, my dear?
Raaththiri pozhuthaachchuthuNighttime has arrived
Rosanai yaemmaa kannu….Why are you overthinking, my dear?
Male
Ava manasu thangam…..ooo…ooo…ooHer heart is pure gold... ooo...ooo...oo
Male
Paaththaathaan singam poovaattam nenjamHe looks like a lion, but his heart is like a gentle flower
Kannaalathaan kandaalathaanOnly when you see him through marriage
Velangidum konjamWill things become a bit clearer to you
Male
Paaththaathaan singam poovaattam nenjamHe looks like a lion, but his heart is like a gentle flower
Kannaalathaan kandaalathaanOnly when you see him through marriage
Velangidum konjamWill things become a bit clearer to you
Male
Thannaalae nalla maappillai vaachchirukkaBy good fortune, you have been blessed with a wonderful groom
Ennaalum un maanaththa kaaththirukkaWho will protect your honor and dignity forever
Iravum nilavum uravaadum naeramIt is the hour when the night and the moon embrace in romance
Male
Raasa voottu ponnuGirl from a kingly household
Un raasana pol ennuConsider him as your king
Raaththiri pozhuthaachchuthuNighttime has arrived
Rosanai yaemmaa kannu….Why are you overthinking, my dear?
Male
Ava manasu thangam…..aa….aa…aa…Her heart is pure gold... aa...aa...aa...
Male
Naan sonna keluListen to what I tell you
Nee paaththa aaluThe man you have chosen
Poopolaththaan kaappaththuvaanWill protect you gently like a flower
Ithu nalla naaluThis is an auspicious day
Male
Naan sonna keluListen to what I tell you
Nee paaththa aaluThe man you have chosen
Poopolaththaan kaappaththuvaanWill protect you gently like a flower
Ithu nalla naaluThis is an auspicious day
Male
Raasaththi nee saenthathu nalla idamOh princess, you have entered a wonderful home
Ammaadi idhu aanatham ulla idamMy dear girl, this is a place filled with bliss
Poruththam irukku ini enna vaenumThe match is perfect, what more could you need?
Male
Raasa voottu ponnuGirl from a kingly household
Un raasana pol ennuConsider him as your king
Raaththiri pozhuthaachchuthuNighttime has arrived
Rosanai yaemmaa kannu….Why are you overthinking, my dear?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a reassuring and joyful bridal chorus encouraging a young bride on her wedding night. The lyrics praise the bride's pure heart while reassuring her about her groom, describing him as someone who may look brave and strong like a lion on the outside, but possesses a tender heart like a flower inside. The speaker comforts her, telling her not to hesitate or worry, as she has found a protective, noble partner and a home full of happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Ava manasu thangam

The heart is directly compared to pure gold to signify purity of intention and emotion.

Simile (Uvamaani)

Paaththaathaan singam poovaattam nenjam

The groom's heart is compared to a flower using the suffix 'aattam' (like/similar to).

Rhyme (Monnai / Etukai)

Naan sonna kelu / Nee paaththa aalu

Internal and end rhyming pairs like 'kelu', 'aalu', and 'naalu' create a rhythmic, folk-style lyric pattern.

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Trivia

Written by Vairamuthu for the 1985 movie 'Avan', this track uses traditional rural bride-teasing lyricism (First Night / Shobanam style song) blended with folk melodies typical of mid-1980s Tamil cinema.

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