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Lyrics & meaning

Intha Mamanoda Manasu

From Uthama Raasa · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Uthama Raasa1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Intha maamanoda manasuThis uncle's heart
Malliyapoo polae ponnaanathuHas turned precious and pure like a jasmine flower
Intha vanna mayil adhanaalBecause of that, this colorful peacock
Enniyathu polae poochooduthuAdorns herself with flowers as she wished
Female
Kuthaala kulumaiyumThe pleasant chillness of Coutrallam
Koodi varuthuIs gathering together
Sandhosha nenaporuJoyful thoughts in millions
Kodi varuthuAre pouring in
Solla vaarthai yethum illaThere are no words to describe
Female
MaamanodaMy uncle's...
Hey maamanoda manasuHey, this uncle's heart
Malliyapoo polae ponnaanathuHas turned precious and pure like a jasmine flower
Intha vanna mayil adhanaalBecause of that, this colorful peacock
Enniyathu polae poochooduthuAdorns herself with flowers as she wished
Male
Akkaalin magalukkuTo my sister's daughter
Kettadhai naan kodupenI will give whatever she asks for
Manasil ippo allaadi kedakiraThe desire that was restlessly tossing
Aasaiya naan mudipenIn my heart, I will now fulfill
Female
Virumbiyadhu inneramWhen what is desired right now
Kedaikira bodhuIs granted
Varum yekkam nenjil yedhuWhat longing can remain in the heart?
Male
Ellorkkum ninaithadhu polaeNot everyone gets blessed with
Mana vaazhkai vaaithidaadhuA married life as they envisioned
Female
Eppothum oruvanaiI was constantly yearning
Enni thavithenThinking of one person
Male :Ippothu naan athaiMale: Now I have
Kandu pidithenFound that out
Female :Ketti melam ketkumFemale: The time to hear the wedding drums
Neram koodaIs drawing near
Female
MaamanodaWith my uncle...
Male :Intha maamanoda manasuMale: This uncle's heart
Malliyapoo polae ponnaanathuHas turned precious and pure like a jasmine flower
Intha vanna mayil adhanaalBecause of that, this colorful peacock
Enniyathu polae poochooduthuAdorns herself with flowers as she wished
Male
Kuthaala kulumaiyumThe pleasant chillness of Coutrallam
Koodi varuthuIs gathering together
Sandhosha nenaporuJoyful thoughts in millions
Kodi varuthuAre pouring in
Solla vaarthai yethum illaThere are no words to describe
Male
MaamanodaMy uncle's...
Intha maamanoda manasuThis uncle's heart
Malliyapoo polae ponnaanathuHas turned precious and pure like a jasmine flower
Intha vanna mayil adhanaalBecause of that, this colorful peacock
Enniyathu polae poochooduthuAdorns herself with flowers as she wished
Female
Ponnaana nagaigalumGolden jewels
Maalaiyum pottiruppenAnd garlands I shall wear
Manavarayil kannaalae unakkoruOn the wedding stage, with my eyes
Nandriyai naanuraippenI will express my gratitude to you
Male
Enakku andru solladhaaOn that day, untold
Unarvugal koodumEmotions will swell
Vizhi oram eeramaagumThe corners of my eyes will grow moist
Female
Kalyaana kanavugal yaavumAll marital dreams
Kaiyil serum neram aagumAre about to reach my hands
Male
Pallandu padithidumWishing us a long life
Oor muzhudhumThe entire village will sing
Female :Vandaattam parandhidumFemale: Flying around like a beetle
Vanji manadhumIs this young girl's heart
Male :Manja thaali maarbinilMale: The sacred yellow thread on her chest
OonjalaadaWill swing gently
Male
MaamanodaWith her uncle...
Female :Hey maamanoda manasuFemale: Hey, this uncle's heart
Malliyapoo polae ponnaanathuHas turned precious and pure like a jasmine flower
Male :Intha vanna mayil adhanaalMale: Because of that, this colorful peacock
Enniyathu polae poochooduthuAdorns herself with flowers as she wished
Female
Kuthaala kulumaiyumThe pleasant chillness of Coutrallam
Koodi varuthuIs gathering together
Sandhosha nenaporuJoyful thoughts in millions
Kodi varuthuAre pouring in
Solla vaarthai yethum illaThere are no words to describe
Female
MaamanodaMy uncle's...
Intha maamanoda manasuThis uncle's heart
Malliyapoo polae ponnaanathuHas turned precious and pure like a jasmine flower
Intha vanna mayil adhanaalBecause of that, this colorful peacock
Enniyathu polae poochooduthuAdorns herself with flowers as she wished

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Intha Maamanoda Manasu is a festive romantic duet from the film Uthama Raasa (1993), celebrating the joy and anticipation of an upcoming wedding between a uncle and his niece. The song expresses deep devotion and affection, where the bride compares her uncle's pure heart to a jasmine flower, while portraying herself as a vibrant peacock celebrating her good fortune. The groom vows to fulfill every dream and wish of his beloved niece-turned-bride. As the song progresses, both characters envision their wedding day filled with traditional garlands, joyful tears, and blessings from their entire village. Vaali's rich Tamil phrasing along with Ilaiyaraaja's folk-infused melody highlights the warmth of traditional rural relationships.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Malliyapoo polae ponnaanathu

Compares the uncle's generous and loving heart to a pure jasmine flower.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Intha vanna mayil adhanaal

Metaphorically addresses the bride as a vibrant, colorful peacock.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Kuthaala kulumaiyum / Koodi varuthu

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'K' across connected lines.

Rhyme (Edhugai)

Sandhosha nenaporu / Kodi varuthu

The second letters of 'Sandhosha' and 'Kodi' create a rhythmic pair in the verse.

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Trivia

The soundtrack of Uthama Raasa (1993) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by legendary lyricist Vaali. The movie stars Prabhu and Kushboo in the lead roles.

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