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Lyrics & meaning

Jeyame Jeyame Maname

From Abhimanyu (1948 Film) · 1948

Lyricist
Boomi Balakadas
Singer
U. R. Jeevarathinam
Music directors
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, C. R. Subbaraman
Details
Abhimanyu (1948 Film)1948

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Jeyamae….jeyamae….manamae….Victory... victory... Oh mind...
Female
Manamae thayangaathae madhi mayangaathaeOh mind, do not hesitate, do not be confused in intellect!
Veeramigum magaa veeranA great warrior filled with valor,
Magaa sooran en manavaalanA great hero is my husband!
Jeyamae….jeyamae…..Victory... victory...
Female
Manamae thayangaathae madhi mayangaathaeOh mind, do not hesitate, do not be confused in intellect!
Female
Veerar kodi thaalaathu maaivaarClans of warriors will perish without comfort,
Velgal modhi thoolaaguvaarClashing with spears, they will be crushed to dust!
Veerar kodi thaalaathu maaivaarClans of warriors will perish without comfort,
Velgal modhi thoolaaguvaarClashing with spears, they will be crushed to dust!
Peeridum…..yaanaigal….Surging forward... elephants...
Female
Viruthu kodi padai podipada vaalaalWith his sword, as banner-bearing armies shatter to pieces,
Veesuvaar enaiyaarae porilWho can equal him as he wields his blade in war?
Viruthu kodi padai podipada vaalaalWith his sword, as banner-bearing armies shatter to pieces,
Veesuvaar enaiyaarae porilWho can equal him as he wields his blade in war?
Female
Jeyamae….jeyamae….jeyamae….Victory... victory... victory...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses a heroic and encouraging sentiment praising the valor and unmatched martial prowess of a husband on the battlefield. The speaker urges her own mind not to succumb to doubt, fear, or confusion, expressing absolute faith that ultimate victory belongs to her spouse. She portrays him as an invincible warrior capable of decimating entire armies, elephants, and spear-wielding battalions. The lyricism relies heavily on epic battle imagery, describing enemy forces being crushed to dust and flags falling before his mighty sword. It serves as both a rousing battle-cry and an ode to martial pride and devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Alliteration)

Veeramigum magaa veeran

Repetition of the initial 'V' sound ('Veeramigum', 'veeran') emphasizing strength and heroics.

Iyaibu (Internal Rhyme)

Manamae thayangaathae madhi mayangaathae

Rhyming ending words 'thayangaathae' and 'mayangaathae' creating a rhythmic, chant-like cadence.

Epizeuxis (Repetition)

Jeyamae….jeyamae….

Immediate repetition of the word 'Jeyamae' (Victory) to heighten enthusiasm and emotional impact.

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Trivia

Abhimanyu (1948) was a prominent early Tamil mythological film produced by Jupiter Pictures. It featured M. G. Ramachandran in an important early career role as Lord Krishna, alongside S. M. Kumaresan playing the titular character Abhimanyu.

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