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Indha Malligai Manasa

From Uravai Kaatha Kili · 1984

Lyricist
T. Rajendar
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
T. Rajendar
Movie name
Uravai Kaatha Kili
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
26 Mar 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
……………..
Intha malligai manasa
En maman parikka
Intha malligai manasa
En maman parikka
Vaasanai mullai vaasamumillai
Koondhalil Vachchu sangathi solla
Nthnananaa nthnananaa…..aa….nannnaa
Thookkamumillai thookkamumillai
Raththiri pooraa thookkamumillai
Nthnananaa nthnananaa…..aa….nannnaa
Intha malligai manasa
En maman parikka
Intha malligai manasa
En maman parikka
…………….
Thaniyaai thanni molla poga aah
Thunaiyaai vanthaanadi mella
Yaei….unthu paarththaanadi ennai aa….
Urugi ponaenadi naana
Kaiyai pudichchi mella anaichaan
Kaadhal kadichchu kadhai padichchaan
Kann imai mooda anantha
Yogaththil mithanthaenadi
Kaal viralaalae tharai meedhu
Kolangal varanthaenadi
Intha malligai manasa
En maman parikka
Intha malligai manasa
En maman parikka
…………….
Thaazham kolla pakkam poga haaa
Paazhum mullil onnu thaikka haa
Kaalil vali pattu thudikka
Kaalai vanthaanadi edukka
Konjam padhamaa nalla idhamaa
Mella pudichchu mulla eduththaan
Raththam kasinthodum paadhaththil
Idhazh thannai vaiththaanadi
Niththam idhu pola mullondru
Kuththattum endraanadi
Intha malligai manasa
En maman parikka
Intha malligai manasa
En maman parikka
Vaasanai mullai vaasamumillai
Koondhalil Vachchu sangathi solla
Nthnananaa nthnananaa…..aa….nannnaa
Thookkamumillai thookkamumillai
Raththiri pooraa thookkamumillai
Nthnananaa nthnananaa…..aa….nannnaa
Intha malligai manasa
En maman parikka
Intha malligai manasa
En maman parikka
...
My jasmine-like heart...
...for my sweetheart to pluck!
My jasmine-like heart...
...for my sweetheart to pluck!
Even fragrant jasmine has lost its charm,
to wear in my hair and whisper sweet secrets...
Nna na naa nna na naa... aa na nannaa...
There is no sleep, there is no sleep,
all through the night, there is no sleep at all!
Nna na naa nna na naa aa na nannaa...
My jasmine-like heart...
...for my sweetheart to pluck!
My jasmine-like heart...
...for my sweetheart to pluck!
...
When I went alone to fetch water, ah,
he softly came along as my companion, girl!
Hey, he looked right into my eyes, ah...
and I melted away in sweet shyness, girl!
He held my hand and gently embraced me,
he nibbled my ear and whispered sweet stories!
As my eyelids closed in happiness,
I floated in pure bliss, girl!
With my toes upon the ground,
I drew shy patterns in the dust, girl!
My jasmine-like heart...
...for my sweetheart to pluck!
My jasmine-like heart...
...for my sweetheart to pluck!
...
When I went near the screwpine grove, ah,
a wretched thorn pierced my foot, ah!
As I writhed in pain from the hurt,
that dashing man came over to take it out, girl!
So tenderly and so soothingly,
he held it gently and pulled out the thorn.
On my foot where blood was trickling,
he pressed his loving lips, girl!
"May a thorn prick you like this every day,"
he said teasingly, my friend!
My jasmine-like heart...
...for my sweetheart to pluck!
My jasmine-like heart...
...for my sweetheart to pluck!
Even fragrant jasmine has lost its charm,
to wear in my hair and whisper sweet secrets...
Nna na naa nna na naa... aa na nannaa...
There is no sleep, there is no sleep,
all through the night, there is no sleep at all!
Nna na naa nna na naa aa na nannaa...
My jasmine-like heart...
...for my sweetheart to pluck!
My jasmine-like heart...
...for my sweetheart to pluck!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic song from 'Uravai Kaatha Kili' (1984) expresses the tender feelings and playful yearning of a young woman for her lover (referred to affectionately as 'maman'). She compares her delicate heart to a blooming jasmine flower waiting to be plucked and loved by him. Through vivid rural imagery—such as fetching water from the well, walking near screwpine bushes, getting pricked by a thorn, and drawing patterns on the ground with her toes—she reminisces about intimate moments shared with her lover that keep her awake all night in bliss.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor

“Intha malligai manasa”

Compares the protagonist's innocent heart to a fragile jasmine flower ('Malligai Manasa').

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Vaasanai mullai vaasamumillai”

The second consonant 'li' / 'll' creates a rhythmic cadence across lines.

Anuprasa / Alliteration

“Kaadhal kadichchu kadhai padichchaan”

Repetition of the 'k' and 'ch' sounds ('Kaadhal kadichchu kadhai padichchaan') enhances the playful mood.

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Trivia

'Uravai Kaatha Kili' (1984) was written, directed, scored, and produced by multi-talented filmmaker T. Rajendar. The song is celebrated for S. Janaki's expressive vocals, seamlessly capturing innocence and romantic euphoria.

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