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Lyrics & meaning

Em Manasa Pari Koduthu

From Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan · 1987

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
Jayachandran
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Em manasa pari koduthuI surrendered my heart
Um manasil edam pidichenAnd captured a place in your heart
Em manasa pari koduthuI surrendered my heart
Um manasil edam pidichenAnd captured a place in your heart
Kathu thandha vithai ellaamAll the arts/tricks you taught me
Kaattattumaa kannae kannaeShall I demonstrate them, my darling?
Male
Em manasa pari koduthuI surrendered my heart
Um manasil edam pidichenAnd captured a place in your heart
Em manasa pari koduthuI surrendered my heart
Um manasil edam pidichenAnd captured a place in your heart
Kathu thandha vithai ellaamAll the arts/tricks you taught me
Kaattattumaa kannae kannaeShall I demonstrate them, my darling?
Kathu thandha vithai ellaamAll the arts/tricks you taught me
Kaattattumaa kannae kannaeShall I demonstrate them, my darling?
Em manasa pari koduthu…I surrendered my heart...
Male
Chinna chinna kannu rendumBoth those small eyes
Ennai pandhaadaPlay ball with me
Vanna vanna kannangalil kaadhal muthaadaLove kisses blossom on colorful cheeks
Chinna chinna kannu rendum ennai pandhaadaBoth those small eyes play ball with me
Vanna vanna kannangalil kaadhal muthaadaLove kisses blossom on colorful cheeks
Male
Oru jodi nenjukkullae…Inside a pair of hearts...
Aa… aa…Aa... aa...
Aa… aa… aa… aa…Aa... aa... aa... aa...
Oru jodi nenjukkullaeInside a pair of hearts
Oru kodi inbam vaithaanHe placed a crore pleasures
Azhagae arugae varalaamaaOh beautiful one, may I come near?
Ada vandhaal enna pakkamOh, what if you come near?
Ini maelum enna vetkamWhy be shy any further?
Un koondhal thanil oonjal kattiTying a swing in your hair
Saaindhaadavaa uhum hum hum humShall I lean and swing? Mmm hm hm hm
Male
Em manasa pari koduthuI surrendered my heart
Um manasil edam pidichenAnd captured a place in your heart
Em manasa pari koduthuI surrendered my heart
Um manasil edam pidichenAnd captured a place in your heart
Kathu thandha vithai ellaamAll the arts/tricks you taught me
Kaattattumaa kannae kannaeShall I demonstrate them, my darling?
Kathu thandha vithai ellaamAll the arts/tricks you taught me
Kaattattumaa kannae kannaeShall I demonstrate them, my darling?
Em manasa pari koduthu…I surrendered my heart...
Male
Pacharisi punnagaiyilIn a raw-rice white smile
Muthu sindhaadhoWon't pearls spill forth?
Pakkam vandhu thotta udanThe moment you come close and touch
Minnal minnaadhoWon't lightning flash?
Pacharisi punnagaiyilIn a raw-rice white smile
Muthu sindhaadhoWon't pearls spill forth?
Pakkam vandhu thotta udanThe moment you come close and touch
Minnal minnaadhoWon't lightning flash?
Male
Malarodu thendral vandhuWhen the breeze comes to play
Vilaiyaadi sellum podhuWith the flower and leaves
Manadhodu aasai vandhuDesire entered my mind
Uravaada vandhenammaaSo I came to embrace you, my dear
Ilamai inimai suvai thaenaeYouthful, sweet, delicious honey
Ini mael dhinamum sugam thaanaeFrom now on, every day is pure pleasure
Kadhai solvenadi maanaeI will tell you stories, my deer-like girl
Unai kondaaduven naanaeI will celebrate you myself
Nee solli thandha paadam ellaamAll the lessons you taught me
Naan paadavaa uhum hum hum humShall I sing them? Mmm hm hm hm
Male
Em manasa pari koduthuI surrendered my heart
Um manasil edam pidichenAnd captured a place in your heart
Em manasa pari koduthuI surrendered my heart
Um manasil edam pidichenAnd captured a place in your heart
Kathu thandha vithai ellaamAll the arts/tricks you taught me
Kaattattumaa kannae kannaeShall I demonstrate them, my darling?
Kathu thandha vithai ellaamAll the arts/tricks you taught me
Kaattattumaa kannae kannaeShall I demonstrate them, my darling?
Em manasa pari koduthu…I surrendered my heart...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a playful romantic duet where the lead pair express their deep affection, mutual attraction, and joyous love for each other. The lovers playfully recall how they gave away their hearts and won a permanent place in each other's lives, playfully teasing each other about lessons in romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uvameyam)

Pacharisi punnagaiyil / Muthu sindhaadho

Comparing a bright white smile to raw rice ('Pacharisi punnagai') and teeth/smile to pearls ('Muthu sindhaadho').

Rhyme / Alliteration (Edugai & Monaai)

Chinna chinna kannu rendum / Vanna vanna kannangalil

Repetition of initial consonants like 'Chinna chinna' and 'Vanna vanna' creates a melodic, rhythmic cadence.

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Trivia

The film 'Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan' (1987) stars Pandiarajan and Rekha, with lyrics penned by veteran songwriter-producer Panchu Arunachalam. The soundtrack features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

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