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Lyrics & meaning

Intha Mamanoda Manasu

From Uthama Raasa · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Uthama Raasa
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
4 Aug 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Intha maamanoda manasu
Malliyapoo polae ponnaanathu
Intha vanna mayil adhanaal
Enniyathu polae poochooduthu
Kuthaala kulumaiyum
Koodi varuthu
Sandhosha nenaporu
Kodi varuthu
Solla vaarthai yethum illa
Maamanoda
Hey maamanoda manasu
Malliyapoo polae ponnaanathu
Intha vanna mayil adhanaal
Enniyathu polae poochooduthu
Akkaalin magalukku
Kettadhai naan kodupen
Manasil ippo allaadi kedakira
Aasaiya naan mudipen
Virumbiyadhu inneram
Kedaikira bodhu
Varum yekkam nenjil yedhu
Ellorkkum ninaithadhu polae
Mana vaazhkai vaaithidaadhu
Eppothum oruvanai
Enni thavithen
Male :Ippothu naan athai
Kandu pidithen
Female :Ketti melam ketkum
Neram kooda
Maamanoda
Male :Intha maamanoda manasu
Malliyapoo polae ponnaanathu
Intha vanna mayil adhanaal
Enniyathu polae poochooduthu
Kuthaala kulumaiyum
Koodi varuthu
Sandhosha nenaporu
Kodi varuthu
Solla vaarthai yethum illa
Maamanoda
Intha maamanoda manasu
Malliyapoo polae ponnaanathu
Intha vanna mayil adhanaal
Enniyathu polae poochooduthu
Ponnaana nagaigalum
Maalaiyum pottiruppen
Manavarayil kannaalae unakkoru
Nandriyai naanuraippen
Enakku andru solladhaa
Unarvugal koodum
Vizhi oram eeramaagum
Kalyaana kanavugal yaavum
Kaiyil serum neram aagum
Pallandu padithidum
Oor muzhudhum
Female :Vandaattam parandhidum
Vanji manadhum
Male :Manja thaali maarbinil
Oonjalaada
Maamanoda
Female :Hey maamanoda manasu
Malliyapoo polae ponnaanathu
Male :Intha vanna mayil adhanaal
Enniyathu polae poochooduthu
Kuthaala kulumaiyum
Koodi varuthu
Sandhosha nenaporu
Kodi varuthu
Solla vaarthai yethum illa
Maamanoda
Intha maamanoda manasu
Malliyapoo polae ponnaanathu
Intha vanna mayil adhanaal
Enniyathu polae poochooduthu
This uncle's heart
Is as pure and precious as a jasmine flower.
And so, this colourful peacock
Wears flowers in her hair just as she wished.
The cool breeze of Courtallam
Gathers and drifts in,
And a wave of happy thoughts
Blooms like a climbing vine.
There are no words left to say...
This uncle's...
Hey, this uncle's heart
Is as pure and precious as a jasmine flower.
And so, this colourful peacock
Wears flowers in her hair just as she wished.
For my elder sister's daughter,
I will give whatever she asks for.
The desire tossing and turning in her heart right now,
I will fulfill it for her.
When what I longed for
Is granted to me at this time,
What yearning could remain in my heart?
Not everyone is blessed
With the married life they dreamed of.
Always, with one man in mind,
I tossed and pined.
Male: And now, I have
Discovered who he is!
Female: As the wedding drums
Begin to sound at our wedding hour,
With this uncle...
Male: This uncle's heart
Is as pure and precious as a jasmine flower.
And so, this colourful peacock
Wears flowers in her hair just as she wished.
The cool breeze of Courtallam
Gathers and drifts in,
And a wave of happy thoughts
Blooms like a climbing vine.
There are no words left to say...
This uncle's...
This uncle's heart
Is as pure and precious as a jasmine flower.
And so, this colourful peacock
Wears flowers in her hair just as she wished.
Wearing golden jewellery
And wedding garlands,
On the wedding dais, with my eyes,
I will express my gratitude to you.
On that day, won't wordless feelings
Well up within me?
The corners of my eyes will turn moist with joy.
All my wedding dreams
Are coming true right in my hands.
Singing wedding blessings for a long life,
The entire village will rejoice!
Female: Like a bee, it will flutter—
This young woman's heart!
Male: As the yellow sacred thread (thali)
Sways upon your chest,
With this uncle...
Female: Hey, this uncle's heart
Is as pure and precious as a jasmine flower.
Male: And so, this colourful peacock
Wears flowers in her hair just as she wished.
The cool breeze of Courtallam
Gathers and drifts in,
And a wave of happy thoughts
Blooms like a climbing vine.
There are no words left to say...
This uncle's...
This uncle's heart
Is as pure and precious as a jasmine flower.
And so, this colourful peacock
Wears flowers in her hair just as she wished.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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