- Lyricist
- Trichy Thiyagarajan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- G. K. Venkatesh
- Movie name
- Naanum Manithan Thaan
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Jan 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful track from Naanum Manithan Thaan (1964) portrays a lively exchange between lovers. The hero teasingly stops his beloved, asking what flaw she finds in him, promising to treat her gently like sandalwood and marry her only with her joyful consent. The heroine playfully responds that true gold never tarnishes or turns to brass, emphasizing her unwavering affection and steadfast character. The hero then envisions their journey through the Tamil calendar months—from her wearing a half-saree in Aavani to a full saree in Aippasi, culminating in their wedding in the auspicious month of Thai. He dreams of transforming his humble hut into a celebratory mandap with banana sapling canopies and traditional instruments, eagerly anticipating the day they receive societal blessings.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Sandhanam pola thottukolven”
Compares gentle, loving affection to the soothing touch of fragrant sandalwood paste.
Metaphor & Double Entendre (Uruvagam / Siledai)
“Thangamum pithalaiyaagathu / Indha thangathin puthiyum maaradhu”
Uses 'Thangam' (gold) as both a literal metal that does not degrade to brass and a metaphor for purity of character and devotion.
Imagery & Seasonal Parallelism
“Aavani maasam thaavani katti ... Thaavi vandha maan kutty”
Traces the heroine's growth and courtship through Tamil months (Aavani, Aippasi, Thai), comparing her movements to a playful young deer.
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Trivia
Naanum Manithan Thaan (1964) featured music composed by G. K. Venkatesh, a veteran composer who notably mentored legendary maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The track is a energetic duet rendered by T. M. Soundarajan and L. R. Eswari with lyrics by Trichy Thiyagarajan.
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