Maan Kanden
From Raja Rishi · 1985
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Raja Rishi1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Maan kanden maan kanden | I saw a deer, I saw a deer |
| Maanae thaan naan kanden | It is indeed a deer that I saw |
| Naan pennai kaanen | I do not see a woman |
| Female | |
| Naan kanden naan kanden | I saw, I saw |
| Naan unnai thaan kanden | I saw only you |
| Naan ennai kaanen | I do not see myself |
| Male | |
| Pulli maanaa maanida maanae | Are you a spotted deer, or a human deer? |
| Female | |
| Palli maanaai vandhaval naanae | I am the one who came as your royal consort deer |
| Male | |
| Maan kanden maan kanden | I saw a deer, I saw a deer |
| Maanae thaan naan kanden | It is indeed a deer that I saw |
| Naan pennai kaanen | I do not see a woman |
| Male | |
| Aadai kattum rojaavae | O rose draped in attire |
| Kannil ambu veesaadhae | Do not shoot arrows with your eyes |
| Koondhal enna naaga sarppamo oo… | Is your hair a hooded cobra snake? |
| Female | |
| Ennai aalum raajaavae | O king who rules over me |
| Unnai ennil moodaadhae | Do not conceal yourself within me |
| Angam undhan thanga vaaganam mm… | Your body is a golden chariot |
| Male | |
| Koondhalil nee paai viri | Spread your mat within your long tresses |
| Female | |
| Koodalil nee aadhari | Support me during our intimate union |
| Male | |
| Kaaichaadha paal unnum pen annam | The female swan that consumes unboiled milk |
| Kaamathu paal unna yaengum | Yearns to taste the milk of passion |
| Female | |
| Kaiyodu nee endhan mai saerkka | When you merge your kohl-lined beauty with my hands |
| Kaatrukkum ulmoochu vaangum | Even the wind holds its breath in gasps |
| Male | |
| Aa… aa… aa… | Ah... ah... ah... |
| Female | |
| Aa… aa… aa… | Ah... ah... ah... |
| Male | |
| Maan kanden maan kanden | I saw a deer, I saw a deer |
| Maanae thaan naan kanden | It is indeed a deer that I saw |
| Naan pennai kaanen | I do not see a woman |
| Female | |
| Naan kanden naan kanden | I saw, I saw |
| Naan unnai thaan kanden | I saw only you |
| Naan ennai kaanen | I do not see myself |
| Male | |
| Pulli maanaa maanida maanae | Are you a spotted deer, or a human deer? |
| Female | |
| Palli maanaai vandhaval naanae | I am the one who came as your royal consort deer |
| Male | |
| Maan kanden maan kanden | I saw a deer, I saw a deer |
| Maanae thaan naan kanden | It is indeed a deer that I saw |
| Naan pennai kaanen | I do not see a woman |
| Male | |
| Haa….aa…aa….aa…aa… | Haa... aa... aa... aa... aa... |
| Haa….aa…aa…aa….(2) | Haa... aa... aa... aa... (2) |
| Chorus | |
| {Laalee laalee laa laalee laalee laa | { Laalee laalee laa laalee laalee laa |
| Laalee laalee laalee laalee aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…} (2) | Laalee laalee laalee laalee aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... } (2) |
| Male | |
| Thaenil oorum theevukkul | Inside an island soaked in honey |
| Naagalinga poovukkul | Inside the Nagalinga flower |
| Moga vandu paada vandhadhu | The bee of desire came to sing |
| Female | |
| Thaana thandha sandhathil | In the rhythm created on its own |
| Kaadhal thandha sondhathil | In the relationship granted by love |
| Bogam ennum raagam vandhadhu | The melody named pleasure arrived |
| Male | |
| Boomiyil or vaanavil | A rainbow on the earth |
| Female | |
| Aadidum un tholgalil | Dances upon your shoulders |
| Male | |
| Vaanukkum boomikkum or paadhai | A path connecting the sky and the earth |
| Pen endru naan indru paarthaen | Today I witnessed what a true woman is |
| Female | |
| Gandharva logathai naam kaanum | The realm of Gandharvas that we shall witness |
| Naal endha naal endru paarthaen | I looked forward to which day that would be |
| Male | |
| Aa…aa…aa… | Aa... aa... aa... |
| Female | |
| Aa…aa…aa… | Aa... aa... aa... |
| Male | |
| Maan kanden maan kanden | I saw a deer, I saw a deer |
| Maanae thaan naan kanden | It is indeed a deer that I saw |
| Naan pennai kaanen | I do not see a woman |
| Female | |
| Naan kanden naan kanden | I saw, I saw |
| Naan unnai thaan kanden | I saw only you |
| Naan ennai kaanen | I do not see myself |
| Male | |
| Pulli maanaa maanida maanae | Are you a spotted deer, or a human deer? |
| Female | |
| Palli maanaai vandhaval naanae | I am the one who came as your royal consort deer |
பெண் குழு :
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ...ஆ.....ஆ...
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ...ஆ.....ஆ... (2)
I saw a deer, I saw a deer
It is indeed a deer that I saw
I do not see a woman
மான் கண்டேன் மான் கண்டேன்
மானேதான் நான் கண்டேன்
நான் பெண்ணைக் காணேன்
I saw, I saw
I saw only you
I do not see myself
நான் கண்டேன் நான் கண்டேன்
நான் உன்னைத்தான் கண்டேன்
நான் என்னைக் காணேன்
Are you a spotted deer, or a human deer?
புள்ளி மானா மானிட மானே
I am the one who came as your royal consort deer
பள்ளி மானாய் வந்தவள் நானே
I saw a deer, I saw a deer
It is indeed a deer that I saw
I do not see a woman
மான் கண்டேன் மான் கண்டேன்
மானேதான் நான் கண்டேன்
நான் பெண்ணைக் காணேன்
O rose draped in attire
Do not shoot arrows with your eyes
Is your hair a hooded cobra snake?
ஆடை கட்டும் ரோஜாவே
கண்ணில் அம்பு வீசாதே
கூந்தல் என்ன நாக சர்ப்பமோ ஓ...
O king who rules over me
Do not conceal yourself within me
Your body is a golden chariot
என்னை ஆளும் ராஜாவே
உன்னில் என்னில் மூடாதே
அங்கம் உந்தன் தங்க வாகனம் ம்...
Spread your mat within your long tresses
கூந்தலில் நீ பாய் விரி
Support me during our intimate union
கூடலில் நீ ஆதரி
The female swan that consumes unboiled milk
Yearns to taste the milk of passion
காய்ச்சாத பால் உண்ணும் பெண் அன்னம்
காமத்துப் பால் உண்ண ஏங்கும்
When you merge your kohl-lined beauty with my hands
Even the wind holds its breath in gasps
கையோடு நீ எந்தன் மெய் சேர்க்க
காற்றுக்கும் உள்மூச்சு வாங்கும்
Ah... ah... ah...
ஆ......ஆ......ஆ...
Ah... ah... ah...
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ...
I saw a deer, I saw a deer
It is indeed a deer that I saw
I do not see a woman
மான் கண்டேன் மான் கண்டேன்
மானேதான் நான் கண்டேன்
நான் பெண்ணைக் காணேன்
I saw, I saw
I saw only you
I do not see myself
நான் கண்டேன் நான் கண்டேன்
நான் உன்னைத்தான் கண்டேன்
நான் என்னைக் காணேன்
Are you a spotted deer, or a human deer?
புள்ளி மானா மானிட மானே
I am the one who came as your royal consort deer
பள்ளி மானாய் வந்தவள் நானே
I saw a deer, I saw a deer
It is indeed a deer that I saw
I do not see a woman
மான் கண்டேன் மான் கண்டேன்
மானேதான் நான் கண்டேன்
நான் பெண்ணைக் காணேன்
Haa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
Haa... aa... aa... aa... (2)
ஹா.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....
ஹா......ஆ.....ஆ....ஆஅ.....(2)
{ Laalee laalee laa laalee laalee laa
Laalee laalee laalee laalee aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... } (2)
{லாலீ லாலீ லா லாலீ லாலீ லா
லாலீ லாலீ லாலீ லாலீ ஆ... ஆ... ஆ... ஆ.......} (2)
Inside an island soaked in honey
Inside the Nagalinga flower
The bee of desire came to sing
தேனில் ஊறும் தீவுக்குள்
நாகலிங்க பூவுக்குள்
மோக வண்டு பாட வந்தது
In the rhythm created on its own
In the relationship granted by love
The melody named pleasure arrived
தான தந்த சந்தத்தில்
காதல் தந்த சொந்தத்தில்
போகம் என்னும் ராகம் வந்தது
A rainbow on the earth
பூமியில் ஓர் வானவில்
Dances upon your shoulders
ஆடிடும் உன் தோள்களில்
A path connecting the sky and the earth
Today I witnessed what a true woman is
வானுக்கும் பூமிக்கும் ஓர் பாதை
பெண் என்று நான் இன்று பார்த்தேன்
The realm of Gandharvas that we shall witness
I looked forward to which day that would be
கந்தர்வ லோகத்தை நாம் காணும்
நாள் எந்த நாள் என்று பார்த்தேன்
Aa... aa... aa...
ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...
Aa... aa... aa...
ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...
I saw a deer, I saw a deer
It is indeed a deer that I saw
I do not see a woman
மான் கண்டேன் மான் கண்டேன்
மானேதான் நான் கண்டேன்
நான் பெண்ணைக் காணேன்
I saw, I saw
I saw only you
I do not see myself
நான் கண்டேன் நான் கண்டேன்
நான் உன்னைத்தான் கண்டேன்
நான் என்னைக் காணேன்
Are you a spotted deer, or a human deer?
புள்ளி மானா மானிட மானே
I am the one who came as your royal consort deer
பள்ளி மானாய் வந்தவள் நானே
லாலாலா லாலாலா லாலாலா லாலாலா
லாலாலா லா லா...
Maan kanden maan kanden
I saw a deer, I saw a deer
Maanae thaan naan kanden
It is indeed a deer that I saw
Naan pennai kaanen
I do not see a woman
Naan kanden naan kanden
I saw, I saw
Naan unnai thaan kanden
I saw only you
Naan ennai kaanen
I do not see myself
Pulli maanaa maanida maanae
Are you a spotted deer, or a human deer?
Palli maanaai vandhaval naanae
I am the one who came as your royal consort deer
Maan kanden maan kanden
I saw a deer, I saw a deer
Maanae thaan naan kanden
It is indeed a deer that I saw
Naan pennai kaanen
I do not see a woman
Aadai kattum rojaavae
O rose draped in attire
Kannil ambu veesaadhae
Do not shoot arrows with your eyes
Koondhal enna naaga sarppamo oo…
Is your hair a hooded cobra snake?
Ennai aalum raajaavae
O king who rules over me
Unnai ennil moodaadhae
Do not conceal yourself within me
Angam undhan thanga vaaganam mm…
Your body is a golden chariot
Koondhalil nee paai viri
Spread your mat within your long tresses
Koodalil nee aadhari
Support me during our intimate union
Kaaichaadha paal unnum pen annam
The female swan that consumes unboiled milk
Kaamathu paal unna yaengum
Yearns to taste the milk of passion
Kaiyodu nee endhan mai saerkka
When you merge your kohl-lined beauty with my hands
Kaatrukkum ulmoochu vaangum
Even the wind holds its breath in gasps
Aa… aa… aa…
Ah... ah... ah...
Aa… aa… aa…
Ah... ah... ah...
Maan kanden maan kanden
I saw a deer, I saw a deer
Maanae thaan naan kanden
It is indeed a deer that I saw
Naan pennai kaanen
I do not see a woman
Naan kanden naan kanden
I saw, I saw
Naan unnai thaan kanden
I saw only you
Naan ennai kaanen
I do not see myself
Pulli maanaa maanida maanae
Are you a spotted deer, or a human deer?
Palli maanaai vandhaval naanae
I am the one who came as your royal consort deer
Maan kanden maan kanden
I saw a deer, I saw a deer
Maanae thaan naan kanden
It is indeed a deer that I saw
Naan pennai kaanen
I do not see a woman
Haa….aa…aa….aa…aa…
Haa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
Haa….aa…aa…aa….(2)
Haa... aa... aa... aa... (2)
{Laalee laalee laa laalee laalee laa
{ Laalee laalee laa laalee laalee laa
Laalee laalee laalee laalee aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…} (2)
Laalee laalee laalee laalee aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... } (2)
Thaenil oorum theevukkul
Inside an island soaked in honey
Naagalinga poovukkul
Inside the Nagalinga flower
Moga vandu paada vandhadhu
The bee of desire came to sing
Thaana thandha sandhathil
In the rhythm created on its own
Kaadhal thandha sondhathil
In the relationship granted by love
Bogam ennum raagam vandhadhu
The melody named pleasure arrived
Boomiyil or vaanavil
A rainbow on the earth
Aadidum un tholgalil
Dances upon your shoulders
Vaanukkum boomikkum or paadhai
A path connecting the sky and the earth
Pen endru naan indru paarthaen
Today I witnessed what a true woman is
Gandharva logathai naam kaanum
The realm of Gandharvas that we shall witness
Naal endha naal endru paarthaen
I looked forward to which day that would be
Aa…aa…aa…
Aa... aa... aa...
Aa…aa…aa…
Aa... aa... aa...
Maan kanden maan kanden
I saw a deer, I saw a deer
Maanae thaan naan kanden
It is indeed a deer that I saw
Naan pennai kaanen
I do not see a woman
Naan kanden naan kanden
I saw, I saw
Naan unnai thaan kanden
I saw only you
Naan ennai kaanen
I do not see myself
Pulli maanaa maanida maanae
Are you a spotted deer, or a human deer?
Palli maanaai vandhaval naanae
I am the one who came as your royal consort deer
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic sensual track from the movie 'Raja Rishi' (1985) captures a romantic exchange between Sage Vishwamitra and the celestial nymph Menaka. The male protagonist speaks of being captivated by her deer-like innocent beauty, losing his self-awareness in her presence, while the female protagonist responds with deep devotion and affection, playing on poetic comparisons of deer, flowers, and cosmic realms.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagamb (Metaphor)
“Pulli maanaa maanida maanae”
Comparing the female protagonist to a deer ('Pulli maanaa maanida maanae') and comparing her hair to a cobra ('Koondhal enna naaga sarppamo').
Yamakam / Sol Nayam (Wordplay)
“Maan kanden maan kanden”
Repetition of the word 'Maan' with varying contextual shades (spotted deer, human deer, royal consort deer).
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Trivia
The song is set in a mythological period context from 'Raja Rishi', a film centered on Sage Vishwamitra played by Sivaji Ganesan, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
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