Maane Maanguyile
From Manaivi Solle Manthiram · 1983
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Manaivi Solle Manthiram1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thana thananna thannaa nanaa | Thana thananna thannaa nanaa (Rhythmic vocals) |
| Thana thananna thannaa nanaa | Thana thananna thannaa nanaa (Rhythmic vocals) |
| Thana hmmm thana heeheem | Thana hmmm thana heeheem (Humming) |
| Thana hmmm thana heeheem | Thana hmmm thana heeheem (Humming) |
| Male | |
| Maanae | Oh Deer, |
| Female :Mm mm mm mm | Mm mm mm mm |
| Male :Maanae | Oh Deer, |
| Female :Aa….. | Aa….. |
| Male :Maanae | Oh Deer, |
| Female :Ha…. | Ha…. |
| Male | |
| Maanae maanae maanguyilae | Oh deer, my dear mango cuckoo, |
| Maadakkulam manja poonkezhangae | Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam, |
| Thaenae thaen kuyilae | Oh sweet honey, sweet cuckoo, |
| Devikulam theyilai elam kozhunthae | Oh tender tea leaf sprout of Devikulam! |
| Female :Haa…. | Haa…. |
| Male :Poovae poovil varum vaasanaiyae | Oh flower, oh fragrance emanating from the flower, |
| Ponguthu siru manasae | My humble heart overflows with joy. |
| Male | |
| Maanae maanguyilae | Oh deer, oh mango cuckoo, |
| Maadakkulam manja poonkezhangae | Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam, |
| Manja poonkezhangae…. | Golden turmeric root…. |
| Male | |
| Kaalai naera kaatru | Doesn't the morning breeze |
| Ennai kattikittu aadaatho | Embrace me and dance along? |
| Kaiyum kaiyum saernthaa | When hand joins hand, |
| Sugam sollikittu paadaatho | Doesn't bliss sing out loud? |
| Kanmaniyae enna konjam | My darling, can't you embrace me |
| Kattikida koodaatho | Just a little bit? |
| Female | |
| Aahaa maappillaiyae | Aaha, my bridegroom, |
| Aasaiyilae yaedho ketkuriyae | You ask for something in yearning. |
| Yaedhum thonaliyae enna thottu | I can't think straight as you touch me |
| Yaedho pesuriyae | And whisper something to me. |
| Nenjukullae ennennavo | Deep inside my heart, so many feelings |
| Konji konji sirikkithu | Are coaxing and giggling playfully. |
| Ammaadi ippothu | Oh my goodness, right now! |
| Male | |
| Maanae | Oh Deer, |
| Female :Aa….. | Aa….. |
| Male :Maanae | Oh Deer, |
| Female :Haa ha…. | Haa ha…. |
| Male | |
| Adi Maanae maanguyilae | Oh dear deer, oh mango cuckoo, |
| Maadakkulam manja poonkezhangae | Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam, |
| Thaenae thaen kuyilae | Oh sweet honey, sweet cuckoo, |
| Devikulam theyilai elam kozhunthae | Oh tender tea leaf sprout of Devikulam! |
| Female :Poovae poovil varum vaasanaiyae | Oh flower, oh fragrance emanating from the flower, |
| Ponguthu siru manasae | My humble heart overflows with joy. |
| Female | |
| Naanum neeyum saernthaa | If you and I come together, |
| Adhu nallathoru thirunaalu | That day would be a grand festive day. |
| Aama kelu naanthaan | Yes, listen to me, I am indeed |
| Un nambikkaikku oru aalu | Someone worthy of your trust. |
| Nambi vanthaen naanum ippa | I came placing my complete trust now, |
| Eppa antha thirunaalu | When is that grand festive day? |
| Male | |
| Saami maasu vechaa | If God sets the divine time, |
| Ellaam appo thaanaa nadanthuvidum | Everything will happen naturally on its own. |
| Female :Naamum ketpathellam saami thanthu | God will bestow everything we ask for, |
| Maelum alanthu vidum | And measure out abundant blessings for us. |
| Male | |
| Aasapattom saernthuvittom | We desired each other and have united, |
| Kaalam engum namakini | From now on for all time, |
| Santhosam pongaathu maanae | Won't happiness overflow for us, my deer? |
| Female :Haa | Haa |
| Male | |
| Maanae | Oh Deer, |
| Female :Aa….. | Aa….. |
| Male :Maanae | Oh Deer, |
| Female :Haa ha…. | Haa ha…. |
| Male | |
| Adi Maanae maanguyilae | Oh dear deer, oh mango cuckoo, |
| Maadakkulam manja poonkezhangae | Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam, |
| Thaenae thaen kuyilae | Oh sweet honey, sweet cuckoo, |
| Devikulam theyilai elam kozhunthae | Oh tender tea leaf sprout of Devikulam! |
| Female :Poovae poovil varum vaasanaiyae | Oh flower, oh fragrance emanating from the flower, |
| Ponguthu siru manasae | My humble heart overflows with joy. |
| Male | |
| Maanae maanguyilae | Oh deer, oh mango cuckoo, |
| Maadakkulam manja poonkezhangae | Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam, |
| Manja poonkezhangae…. | Golden turmeric root…. |
தன தனன்ன தனனா நனா
தன தனன்ன தனனா நனா
தன ஹ்ம்ம் தன ஹீஹீம்
தன ஹ்ம்ம் தன ஹீஹீம்
Thana thananna thannaa nanaa (Rhythmic vocals)
Thana thananna thannaa nanaa (Rhythmic vocals)
Thana hmmm thana heeheem (Humming)
Thana hmmm thana heeheem (Humming)
மானே
ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்
மானே
ஆ.....
மானே
ஹ.....
Oh Deer,
Mm mm mm mm
Oh Deer,
Aa…..
Oh Deer,
Ha….
மானே மானே மாங்குயிலே
மாடக்குளம் மஞ்சப் பூங்கெழங்கே
தேனே தேன் குயிலே
தேவிக்குளம் தேயிலை எளம் கொழுந்தே..
ஹா....
பூவே பூவில் வரும் வாசனையே
பொங்குது சிறு மனசே....
Oh deer, my dear mango cuckoo,
Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam,
Oh sweet honey, sweet cuckoo,
Oh tender tea leaf sprout of Devikulam!
Haa….
Oh flower, oh fragrance emanating from the flower,
My humble heart overflows with joy.
மானே மாங்குயிலே
மாடக்குளம் மஞ்சப் பூங்கெழங்கே
மஞ்சப் பூங்கெழங்கே....
Oh deer, oh mango cuckoo,
Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam,
Golden turmeric root….
காலை நேரக் காற்று
என்னை கட்டிக்கிட்டு ஆடாதோ
கையும் கையும் சேர்ந்தா
சுகம் சொல்லிக்கிட்டு பாடாதோ
கண்மணியே என்னக் கொஞ்சம்
கட்டிக்கிடக் கூடாதோ
Doesn't the morning breeze
Embrace me and dance along?
When hand joins hand,
Doesn't bliss sing out loud?
My darling, can't you embrace me
Just a little bit?
ஆஹா மாப்பிள்ளையே
ஆசையிலே ஏதோ கேக்குறியே
ஏதும் தோணலியே என்னத் தொட்டு
ஏதோ பேசுறியே
நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே என்னென்னவோ
கொஞ்சிக் கொஞ்சி சிரிக்குது
அம்மாடி இப்போது.....
Aaha, my bridegroom,
You ask for something in yearning.
I can't think straight as you touch me
And whisper something to me.
Deep inside my heart, so many feelings
Are coaxing and giggling playfully.
Oh my goodness, right now!
மானே
ஆ.....
அடி மானே
ஹா ஹ.....
Oh Deer,
Aa…..
Oh Deer,
Haa ha….
அடி மானே மாங்குயிலே
மாடக்குளம் மஞ்சப் பூங்கெழங்கே
தேனே தேன் குயிலே
தேவிக்குளம் தேயிலை எளம் கொழுந்தே..
பூவே பூவில் வரும் வாசனையே
பொங்குது சிறு மனசே....
Oh dear deer, oh mango cuckoo,
Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam,
Oh sweet honey, sweet cuckoo,
Oh tender tea leaf sprout of Devikulam!
Oh flower, oh fragrance emanating from the flower,
My humble heart overflows with joy.
நானும் நீயும் சேர்ந்தா
அது நல்லதொரு திருநாளு
ஆமா கேளு நான்தான்
உன் நம்பிக்கைக்கு ஒரு ஆளு
நம்பி வந்தேன் நானும் இப்ப
எப்ப அந்த திருநாளு
If you and I come together,
That day would be a grand festive day.
Yes, listen to me, I am indeed
Someone worthy of your trust.
I came placing my complete trust now,
When is that grand festive day?
சாமி மனசு வெச்சா
எல்லாம் அப்போ தானா நடந்துவிடும்
நாமும் கேட்ப்பதெல்லாம் சாமி தந்து
மேலும் அளந்து விடும்
If God sets the divine time,
Everything will happen naturally on its own.
God will bestow everything we ask for,
And measure out abundant blessings for us.
ஆசப்பட்டோம் சேர்ந்துவிட்டோம்
காலம் எங்கும் நமக்கினி
சந்தோஷம் பொங்காது மானே..
ஹா
We desired each other and have united,
From now on for all time,
Won't happiness overflow for us, my deer?
Haa
மானே
ஆ.....
அடி மானே
ஹா ஹ.....
Oh Deer,
Aa…..
Oh Deer,
Haa ha….
மானே மாங்குயிலே
மாடக்குளம் மஞ்சப் பூங்கெழங்கே
தேனே தேன் குயிலே
தேவிக்குளம் தேயிலை எளம் கொழுந்தே..
பூவே பூவில் வரும் வாசனையே
பொங்குது சிறு மனசே....
Oh dear deer, oh mango cuckoo,
Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam,
Oh sweet honey, sweet cuckoo,
Oh tender tea leaf sprout of Devikulam!
Oh flower, oh fragrance emanating from the flower,
My humble heart overflows with joy.
மானே மாங்குயிலே
மாடக்குளம் மஞ்சப் பூங்கெழங்கே
மஞ்சப் பூங்கெழங்கே....
Oh deer, oh mango cuckoo,
Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam,
Golden turmeric root….
Thana thananna thannaa nanaa
Thana thananna thannaa nanaa (Rhythmic vocals)
Thana thananna thannaa nanaa
Thana thananna thannaa nanaa (Rhythmic vocals)
Thana hmmm thana heeheem
Thana hmmm thana heeheem (Humming)
Thana hmmm thana heeheem
Thana hmmm thana heeheem (Humming)
Maanae
Oh Deer,
Female :Mm mm mm mm
Mm mm mm mm
Male :Maanae
Oh Deer,
Female :Aa…..
Aa…..
Male :Maanae
Oh Deer,
Female :Ha….
Ha….
Maanae maanae maanguyilae
Oh deer, my dear mango cuckoo,
Maadakkulam manja poonkezhangae
Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam,
Thaenae thaen kuyilae
Oh sweet honey, sweet cuckoo,
Devikulam theyilai elam kozhunthae
Oh tender tea leaf sprout of Devikulam!
Female :Haa….
Haa….
Male :Poovae poovil varum vaasanaiyae
Oh flower, oh fragrance emanating from the flower,
Ponguthu siru manasae
My humble heart overflows with joy.
Maanae maanguyilae
Oh deer, oh mango cuckoo,
Maadakkulam manja poonkezhangae
Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam,
Manja poonkezhangae….
Golden turmeric root….
Kaalai naera kaatru
Doesn't the morning breeze
Ennai kattikittu aadaatho
Embrace me and dance along?
Kaiyum kaiyum saernthaa
When hand joins hand,
Sugam sollikittu paadaatho
Doesn't bliss sing out loud?
Kanmaniyae enna konjam
My darling, can't you embrace me
Kattikida koodaatho
Just a little bit?
Aahaa maappillaiyae
Aaha, my bridegroom,
Aasaiyilae yaedho ketkuriyae
You ask for something in yearning.
Yaedhum thonaliyae enna thottu
I can't think straight as you touch me
Yaedho pesuriyae
And whisper something to me.
Nenjukullae ennennavo
Deep inside my heart, so many feelings
Konji konji sirikkithu
Are coaxing and giggling playfully.
Ammaadi ippothu
Oh my goodness, right now!
Maanae
Oh Deer,
Female :Aa…..
Aa…..
Male :Maanae
Oh Deer,
Female :Haa ha….
Haa ha….
Adi Maanae maanguyilae
Oh dear deer, oh mango cuckoo,
Maadakkulam manja poonkezhangae
Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam,
Thaenae thaen kuyilae
Oh sweet honey, sweet cuckoo,
Devikulam theyilai elam kozhunthae
Oh tender tea leaf sprout of Devikulam!
Female :Poovae poovil varum vaasanaiyae
Oh flower, oh fragrance emanating from the flower,
Ponguthu siru manasae
My humble heart overflows with joy.
Naanum neeyum saernthaa
If you and I come together,
Adhu nallathoru thirunaalu
That day would be a grand festive day.
Aama kelu naanthaan
Yes, listen to me, I am indeed
Un nambikkaikku oru aalu
Someone worthy of your trust.
Nambi vanthaen naanum ippa
I came placing my complete trust now,
Eppa antha thirunaalu
When is that grand festive day?
Saami maasu vechaa
If God sets the divine time,
Ellaam appo thaanaa nadanthuvidum
Everything will happen naturally on its own.
Female :Naamum ketpathellam saami thanthu
God will bestow everything we ask for,
Maelum alanthu vidum
And measure out abundant blessings for us.
Aasapattom saernthuvittom
We desired each other and have united,
Kaalam engum namakini
From now on for all time,
Santhosam pongaathu maanae
Won't happiness overflow for us, my deer?
Female :Haa
Haa
Maanae
Oh Deer,
Female :Aa…..
Aa…..
Male :Maanae
Oh Deer,
Female :Haa ha….
Haa ha….
Adi Maanae maanguyilae
Oh dear deer, oh mango cuckoo,
Maadakkulam manja poonkezhangae
Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam,
Thaenae thaen kuyilae
Oh sweet honey, sweet cuckoo,
Devikulam theyilai elam kozhunthae
Oh tender tea leaf sprout of Devikulam!
Female :Poovae poovil varum vaasanaiyae
Oh flower, oh fragrance emanating from the flower,
Ponguthu siru manasae
My humble heart overflows with joy.
Maanae maanguyilae
Oh deer, oh mango cuckoo,
Maadakkulam manja poonkezhangae
Oh golden turmeric root of Maadakkulam,
Manja poonkezhangae….
Golden turmeric root….
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic duet from 'Manaivi Solle Manthiram' portrays the intimate and joyful exchange of affection between two lovers. The hero shower his beloved with poetic imagery rooted in nature, comparing her beauty and purity to a cuckoo in a mango grove, golden turmeric roots from Maadakkulam, pure honey, and fresh tea sprouts from Devikulam. The heroine playfully responds to his touches and affection, describing how her heart giggles and overflows with delight. As the song progresses, both lovers look forward to their upcoming marriage, viewing their union as a sacred and joyous festival ('thirunaalu'). They express implicit trust in divine timing, believing that God will bless their love and grant them everlasting happiness throughout their lives together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Maanae maanae maanguyilae / Maadakkulam manja poonkezhangae”
Repetition of the initial 'M' consonant across words in the opening line creates a gentle, rhythmic musicality.
Uruvam / Metaphor
“Maadakkulam manja poonkezhangae / Devikulam theyilai elam kozhunthae”
Directly equating the heroine with natural elements like turmeric root, tea sprouts, honey, and cuckoo birds to emphasize her natural charm.
Etukai (Second-Letter Rhyme)
“Kaalai naera kaatru / Kaiyum kaiyum saernthaa”
Matching of the second consonant sound ('i' / 'y') in adjacent lines to provide structural phonetic symmetry.
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Trivia
The film 'Manaivi Solle Manthiram' (1983) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song is celebrated for its lush folk-romantic imagery derived from rural Tamil Nadu geography.
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