Ila Manathil Ezhum Kanavil
From Manjal Nila · 1982
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, B. S. Sasirekha
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Manjal Nila1982
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Hmm mmmm | Hmm mmmm |
| Mmm….mm …..mmmm….mm | Mmm....mm .....mmmm....mm |
| Male | |
| Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil | In the dream arising in the young heart, |
| Vizhi malargirathae | The eyes blossom. |
| Chorus :Hmm mmmm | Chorus: Mmmm mmmm |
| Male | |
| Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil | In the dream arising in the young heart, |
| Vizhi malargirathae | The eyes blossom. |
| Ilamai athu tharum inimai | The sweetness that youth bestows, |
| Ilamai athu tharum inimai | The sweetness that youth bestows, |
| Isai mazhaiyinil dhinamum | In the rain of music every day, |
| Nanaivom magizhnthu | Let us soak and rejoice. |
| Male | |
| Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil | In the dream arising in the young heart, |
| Vizhi malargirathae | The eyes blossom. |
| Chorus :Tharikidathaam tharikidatheem | Chorus: Tharikidathaam tharikidatheem |
| Tharikidajam tharigidanam | Tharikidajam tharigidanam |
| Tharikidathaam tharikidatheem | Tharikidathaam tharikidatheem |
| Tharikidajam tharigidanam | Tharikidajam tharigidanam |
| Female | |
| Aaa….aa…. | Aaa....aa.... |
| Chorus :…………….. | Chorus: .............. |
| Female: Aaa….aa…. | Female: Aaa....aa.... |
| Chorus :…………….. | Chorus: .............. |
| Chorus | |
| Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa | Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa |
| Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa | Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa |
| Male | |
| Karunguzhal alai karuvizhi valai | Waves of dark locks, net of dark eyes, |
| Enai kavargirathae | Captivate me. |
| Arunthamizh kalai azhagiya silai | Rare Tamil art, a beautiful statue, |
| Oli tharugirathae | Gives forth light. |
| Chorus | |
| Thanannnaa thananana nanaa | Thanannnaa thananana nanaa |
| Thanannnaa thananana nanaa | Thanannnaa thananana nanaa |
| Female | |
| Ilam kanavugalae valam varugirathae | Young dreams circle around gracefully. |
| Male | |
| Maiyal enum kanal thanil | In the fire called infatuation, |
| En manam uruguthu | My heart melts. |
| Thaiyal ival ezhilthanai | The beauty of this young woman, |
| En manam thazhuvuthu | My heart embraces. |
| Female | |
| Themmaangu kaattrum thevaara paattum | The breeze of folk song and the sacred hymn, |
| Dhevan koyil kadhal dheepam aagum | Become the light of love in God's temple. |
| Male | |
| Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil | In the dream arising in the young heart, |
| Vizhi malargirathae | The eyes blossom. |
| Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil | In the dream arising in the young heart, |
| Vizhi malargirathae | The eyes blossom. |
| Chorus | |
| Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa | Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa |
| Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa | Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa |
| Female | |
| Pudhu malarudal manam tharum madal | Does this fresh flower-like body and fragrant message, |
| Unai mayakkiyatho | Mesmerize you? |
| Dhinam oru muraai kavi padiththida | To recite poetry every single day, |
| Manam azhaikkiratho | Does the mind beckon? |
| Chorus | |
| Thanannnaa thananana nanaa | Thanannnaa thananana nanaa |
| Thanannnaa thananana nanaa | Thanannnaa thananana nanaa |
| Male | |
| Karam thudikkiratho udal thudikkiratho | Do the hands tremble, does the body throb? |
| Female | |
| Kannam enum pazhamthanai | The fruit-like cheek of hers, |
| Un Udhadugal thodum | Your lips will touch. |
| Annam enum ival idai | The slender waist of this swan-like maiden, |
| Un karangalil vizhum | Will fall into your arms. |
| Male | |
| Neeraadum gangai nee dheiva mangai | You are the bathing Ganges, a divine maiden, |
| Kaaman meettum kadhal veenai neeyae | You are the veena of love played by Lord Kaaman. |
| Female | |
| Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil | In the dream arising in the young heart, |
| Vizhi malargirathae | The eyes blossom. |
| Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil | In the dream arising in the young heart, |
| Vizhi malargirathae | The eyes blossom. |
| Male | |
| {Nadhi varuvathum alai ezhuvathum | { The river flows and the wave rises |
| Kadalthanil vizhave | Only to merge into the sea; |
| Ival malarnthathum ezhil valarnthathum | She bloomed and her beauty grew |
| Ilaiyavan thodavae} (2) | For the young man to touch } (2) |
| Female | |
| Mugam tharisanamae kalai vimarsanamae | Seeing your face is like appreciating fine art, |
| Mugam tharisanamae kalai vimarsanamae | Seeing your face is like appreciating fine art, |
| Male | |
| Niththam manam sugam perum | Every day the heart finds bliss |
| Un pudhu uravinil | In your new bond, |
| Muththam dhinam suvai tharum | A kiss offers sweet flavor daily |
| Un kani idhazhgalil | On your fruit-like lips. |
| Female | |
| Thaenoorum mullai naanunthan killai | I am a honey-dripping jasmine, your personal parrot, |
| Megam vaazdum vaanam neeyae vaaraai…. | You are the sky where clouds dwell, come to me... |
| Male | |
| Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil | In the dream arising in the young heart, |
| Vizhi malargirathae | The eyes blossom. |
| Chorus :Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa | Chorus: Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa |
| Male | |
| Ilamai athu tharum inimai | The sweetness that youth bestows, |
| Female :Ilamai athu tharum inimai | Female: The sweetness that youth bestows, |
| Male :Isai mazhaiyinil dhinamum | Male: In the rain of music every day, |
| Nanaivom magizhnthu | Let us soak and rejoice. |
| Male | |
| Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil | In the dream arising in the young heart, |
| Vizhi malargirathae | The eyes blossom. |
| Chorus :Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa | Chorus: Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa |
ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்ம்
ம்ம்ம்......ம்ம்......ம்ம்ம்ம்.....ம்ம்.....
Hmm mmmm
Mmm....mm .....mmmm....mm
இளமனதினில் எழும் கனவினில்
விழி மலர்கிறதே
குழு :
ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்ம்
In the dream arising in the young heart,
The eyes blossom.
Chorus: Mmmm mmmm
இளமனதினில் எழும் கனவினில்
விழி மலர்கிறதே
இளமை அது தரும் இனிமை
இளமை அது தரும் இனிமை
இசை மழையினில் தினமும்
நனைவோம் மகிழ்ந்து
In the dream arising in the young heart,
The eyes blossom.
The sweetness that youth bestows,
The sweetness that youth bestows,
In the rain of music every day,
Let us soak and rejoice.
இளமனதினில் எழும் கனவினில்
விழி மலர்கிறதே
குழு :
தரிகிடதாம் தரிகிடதீம் தரிகிடஜம் தரிகிடனம்
தரிகிடதாம் தரிகிடதீம் தரிகிடஜம் தரிகிடனம்
In the dream arising in the young heart,
The eyes blossom.
Chorus: Tharikidathaam tharikidatheem
Tharikidajam tharigidanam
Tharikidathaam tharikidatheem
Tharikidajam tharigidanam
ஆஆ......ஆ......
குழு :
..............................
ஆஆ......ஆ......
குழு :
..............................
Aaa....aa....
Chorus: ..............
Female: Aaa....aa....
Chorus: ..............
தனனன்னா தனனன்னா தனனன னனா
தனனன்னா தனனன்னா தனனன னனா
Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
கருங்குழல் அலை கருவிழி வலை
எனைக் கவர்கிறதே
அருந்தமிழ் கலை அழகிய சிலை
ஒளி தருகிறதே
Waves of dark locks, net of dark eyes,
Captivate me.
Rare Tamil art, a beautiful statue,
Gives forth light.
தனனன்னா தனனன னனா
தனனன்னா தனனன னனா
Thanannnaa thananana nanaa
Thanannnaa thananana nanaa
இளம் கனவுகளே வலம் வருகிறதே
Young dreams circle around gracefully.
மையல் எனும் கனல் தனில்
என் மனம் உருகுது
தையல் இவள் எழில்தனை
என் மனம் தழுவுது
In the fire called infatuation,
My heart melts.
The beauty of this young woman,
My heart embraces.
தெம்மாங்கு காற்றும் தேவாரப் பாட்டும்
தேவன் கோயில் காதல் தீபம் ஆகும்.....
The breeze of folk song and the sacred hymn,
Become the light of love in God's temple.
இளமனதினில் எழும் கனவினில்
விழி மலர்கிறதே
இளமனதினில் எழும் கனவினில்
விழி மலர்கிறதே
In the dream arising in the young heart,
The eyes blossom.
In the dream arising in the young heart,
The eyes blossom.
தனனன்னா தனனன்னா தனனன னனா
தனனன்னா தனனன்னா தனனன னனா
Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
புது மலருடல் மணம் தரும் மடல்
உனை மயக்கியதோ
தினம் ஒரு முறை கவி படித்திட
மனம் அழைக்கிறதோ
Does this fresh flower-like body and fragrant message,
Mesmerize you?
To recite poetry every single day,
Does the mind beckon?
தனனன்னா தனனன னனா
தனனன்னா தனனன னனா
Thanannnaa thananana nanaa
Thanannnaa thananana nanaa
கரம் துடிக்கிறதோ உடல் துடிக்கிறதோ
Do the hands tremble, does the body throb?
கன்னம் எனும் பழம்தனை
உன் உதடுகள் தொடும்
அன்னம் எனும் இவள் இடை
உன் கரங்களில் விழும்
The fruit-like cheek of hers,
Your lips will touch.
The slender waist of this swan-like maiden,
Will fall into your arms.
நீராடும் கங்கை நீ தெய்வ மங்கை
காமன் மீட்டும் காதல் வீணை நீயே.....
You are the bathing Ganges, a divine maiden,
You are the veena of love played by Lord Kaaman.
இளமனதினில் எழும் கனவினில்
விழி மலர்கிறதே
இளமனதினில் எழும் கனவினில்
விழி மலர்கிறதே
In the dream arising in the young heart,
The eyes blossom.
In the dream arising in the young heart,
The eyes blossom.
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ......ஆஆ......ஆ......
ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ.....
{ The river flows and the wave rises
Only to merge into the sea;
She bloomed and her beauty grew
For the young man to touch } (2)
{நதி வருவதும் அலை எழுவதும்
கடல்தனில் விழவே
இவள் மலர்ந்ததும் எழில் வளர்ந்ததும்
இளையவன் தொடவே} (2)
Seeing your face is like appreciating fine art,
Seeing your face is like appreciating fine art,
முகம் தரிசனமே கலை விமர்சனமே
முகம் தரிசனமே கலை விமர்சனமே
Every day the heart finds bliss
In your new bond,
A kiss offers sweet flavor daily
On your fruit-like lips.
நித்தம் மனம் சுகம் பெறும்
உன் புது உறவினில்
முத்தம் தினம் சுவை தரும்
உன் கனி இதழ்களில்
I am a honey-dripping jasmine, your personal parrot,
You are the sky where clouds dwell, come to me...
தேனூறும் முல்லை நானுந்தன் கிள்ளை
மேகம் தேடும் வானம் நீயே வாராய்....
In the dream arising in the young heart,
The eyes blossom.
Chorus: Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
இளமனதினில் எழும் கனவினில்
விழி மலர்கிறதே
குழு :
தனனன்னா தனனன்னா தனனன னனா
The sweetness that youth bestows,
Female: The sweetness that youth bestows,
Male: In the rain of music every day,
Let us soak and rejoice.
இளமை அது தரும் இனிமை
இளமை அது தரும் இனிமை
இசை மழையினில் தினமும்
நனைவோம் மகிழ்ந்து
In the dream arising in the young heart,
The eyes blossom.
Chorus: Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
இளமனதினில் எழும் கனவினில்
விழி மலர்கிறதே
குழு :
தனனன்னா தனனன்னா தனனன னனா
Hmm mmmm
Hmm mmmm
Mmm….mm …..mmmm….mm
Mmm....mm .....mmmm....mm
Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil
In the dream arising in the young heart,
Vizhi malargirathae
The eyes blossom.
Chorus :Hmm mmmm
Chorus: Mmmm mmmm
Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil
In the dream arising in the young heart,
Vizhi malargirathae
The eyes blossom.
Ilamai athu tharum inimai
The sweetness that youth bestows,
Ilamai athu tharum inimai
The sweetness that youth bestows,
Isai mazhaiyinil dhinamum
In the rain of music every day,
Nanaivom magizhnthu
Let us soak and rejoice.
Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil
In the dream arising in the young heart,
Vizhi malargirathae
The eyes blossom.
Chorus :Tharikidathaam tharikidatheem
Chorus: Tharikidathaam tharikidatheem
Tharikidajam tharigidanam
Tharikidajam tharigidanam
Tharikidathaam tharikidatheem
Tharikidathaam tharikidatheem
Tharikidajam tharigidanam
Tharikidajam tharigidanam
Aaa….aa….
Aaa....aa....
Chorus :……………..
Chorus: ..............
Female: Aaa….aa….
Female: Aaa....aa....
Chorus :……………..
Chorus: ..............
Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Karunguzhal alai karuvizhi valai
Waves of dark locks, net of dark eyes,
Enai kavargirathae
Captivate me.
Arunthamizh kalai azhagiya silai
Rare Tamil art, a beautiful statue,
Oli tharugirathae
Gives forth light.
Thanannnaa thananana nanaa
Thanannnaa thananana nanaa
Thanannnaa thananana nanaa
Thanannnaa thananana nanaa
Ilam kanavugalae valam varugirathae
Young dreams circle around gracefully.
Maiyal enum kanal thanil
In the fire called infatuation,
En manam uruguthu
My heart melts.
Thaiyal ival ezhilthanai
The beauty of this young woman,
En manam thazhuvuthu
My heart embraces.
Themmaangu kaattrum thevaara paattum
The breeze of folk song and the sacred hymn,
Dhevan koyil kadhal dheepam aagum
Become the light of love in God's temple.
Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil
In the dream arising in the young heart,
Vizhi malargirathae
The eyes blossom.
Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil
In the dream arising in the young heart,
Vizhi malargirathae
The eyes blossom.
Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Pudhu malarudal manam tharum madal
Does this fresh flower-like body and fragrant message,
Unai mayakkiyatho
Mesmerize you?
Dhinam oru muraai kavi padiththida
To recite poetry every single day,
Manam azhaikkiratho
Does the mind beckon?
Thanannnaa thananana nanaa
Thanannnaa thananana nanaa
Thanannnaa thananana nanaa
Thanannnaa thananana nanaa
Karam thudikkiratho udal thudikkiratho
Do the hands tremble, does the body throb?
Kannam enum pazhamthanai
The fruit-like cheek of hers,
Un Udhadugal thodum
Your lips will touch.
Annam enum ival idai
The slender waist of this swan-like maiden,
Un karangalil vizhum
Will fall into your arms.
Neeraadum gangai nee dheiva mangai
You are the bathing Ganges, a divine maiden,
Kaaman meettum kadhal veenai neeyae
You are the veena of love played by Lord Kaaman.
Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil
In the dream arising in the young heart,
Vizhi malargirathae
The eyes blossom.
Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil
In the dream arising in the young heart,
Vizhi malargirathae
The eyes blossom.
{Nadhi varuvathum alai ezhuvathum
{ The river flows and the wave rises
Kadalthanil vizhave
Only to merge into the sea;
Ival malarnthathum ezhil valarnthathum
She bloomed and her beauty grew
Ilaiyavan thodavae} (2)
For the young man to touch } (2)
Mugam tharisanamae kalai vimarsanamae
Seeing your face is like appreciating fine art,
Mugam tharisanamae kalai vimarsanamae
Seeing your face is like appreciating fine art,
Niththam manam sugam perum
Every day the heart finds bliss
Un pudhu uravinil
In your new bond,
Muththam dhinam suvai tharum
A kiss offers sweet flavor daily
Un kani idhazhgalil
On your fruit-like lips.
Thaenoorum mullai naanunthan killai
I am a honey-dripping jasmine, your personal parrot,
Megam vaazdum vaanam neeyae vaaraai….
You are the sky where clouds dwell, come to me...
Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil
In the dream arising in the young heart,
Vizhi malargirathae
The eyes blossom.
Chorus :Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Chorus: Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Ilamai athu tharum inimai
The sweetness that youth bestows,
Female :Ilamai athu tharum inimai
Female: The sweetness that youth bestows,
Male :Isai mazhaiyinil dhinamum
Male: In the rain of music every day,
Nanaivom magizhnthu
Let us soak and rejoice.
Ilamanathil ezhum kanavinil
In the dream arising in the young heart,
Vizhi malargirathae
The eyes blossom.
Chorus :Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Chorus: Thananannaa thananannaa thanana nanaa
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Ilamanathil Ezhum Kanavinil is a poetic Tamil romantic song from Manjal Nila (1982) penned by Muthulingam. The song captures the profound sense of enchantment and deep emotional ecstasy felt by two young lovers as they envision their future together. The lyrics weave metaphors comparing love to flowing rivers, divine light, classical art, and melodic hymns. Throughout the song, the couple revels in each other's beauty and gentle affection, painting a vivid portrait of youthful passion, emotional intimacy, and poetic devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Karunguzhal alai karuvizhi valai”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Ka') in 'Karunguzhal' and 'Karuvizhi'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Maiyal enum kanal thanil”
Describing intense infatuation directly as a fire ('kanal').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kannam enum pazhamthanai”
Comparing the soft, sweet cheek of the woman to a fruit ('pazham').
Iyaibu (Rhyming Endings)
“Karam thudikkiratho udal thudikkiratho”
Rhyming verbs at the ends of lines ('thudikkiratho').
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Trivia
The movie Manjal Nila was released in 1982 featuring lyrics by Muthulingam, who is known for his classical literary Tamil phrasing in film songs. The song blends classical rhythm syllables (solkattu) seamlessly into a romantic melody.
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