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Lyrics & meaning

Maina Maina Naanthane

From Pudhiya Vaanam · 1988

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Shailaja, Sunantha
Music director
Hamsalekha
Movie name
Pudhiya Vaanam
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
28 Mar 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maina maina naan thaanae
Mallukatta varavaa varavaa
Lailaa lailaa naan dhaanae
Moga mutham tharava tharavaa
Ilamaeni kathiri pinju
Hoi maama en kitta konju
Ilamaeni kathiri pinju
Hoi maama en kitta konju
Maina maina naan thaanae
Mallukatta varavaa varavaa…hoi
Yeraadha bodhai vandhu yerudhu aiyaa
Ezhettu naala ullukkullae yenguthu koiyaa
Thookatha neenga thottu thottu theekkanum aiyaa
Poopotta thaavaniya paarunga maama
Haei purushana pola vandhu vandhu
Orasikka maama
Pugayilai kaambha killi kolla thayangidalaama
Yendi pulla yengi alaiyura hoi
Summa enna haang suthaathadi aiya
Ennaal adhu aagathadi sonnaa kelendi
Pen aasa illadha aiyaavae nee yaaru
Meiyaaga neeyum oru aambalathaana
Lailaa lailaa naan thaanae
Moga mutham tharava tharavaa
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Onnoda azhaga kandaa inikkudhu naakku
Aattatha paathu nitham nitham aasaiya theettu
Vethala paakku pottu kittu vekkatha pokku
Thaanaga aaduthaiyaa sandhana kaadu
Sangathi pesa kitta vandhu sammadham kooru
Unnaiyum vittu enakkkoru mappilla yaaru
Kongu naattu thangam naanadi hohoi
Nenjukkulla ada kuthamilla hoi
Veru penna thottathilla seiyaadha tholla
Appaavi pola nee veshangal podadhae
Ippodhu enna vittu engum odaathae
Maina maina naan thaanae
Mallukatta varavaa varavaa
Lailaa lailaa naan dhaanae
Moga mutham tharava tharavaa
Ilamaeni kathiri pinju
Hoi maama en kitta konju
Ilamaeni kathiri pinju
Hoi maama en kitta konju
Ammaa thaayae aala vidunga
I am indeed the Myna, I am!
Shall I come, shall I come to wrestle with you?
I am indeed the Laila, I am!
Shall I give, shall I give a kiss of desire?
My youthful body is like a tender brinjal,
Hey uncle, come cuddle with me!
My youthful body is like a tender brinjal,
Hey uncle, come cuddle with me!
I am indeed the Myna, I am!
Shall I come, shall I come to wrestle with you... hoi!
An unprecedented intoxication rises within me, sir!
For seven or eight days, my heart longs inside, oh dear!
You must touch and relieve my sleeplessness, sir!
Look at my flowered half-saree, uncle!
Hey, coming again and again like a husband,
Rub against me, uncle!
Should you hesitate to pinch off the tobacco stalk?
Why, girl, are you wandering around yearning? Hoi!
Don't just make me spin around needlessly, oh my!
That is not possible for me, listen to what I say, girl!
Who are you, sir, having no desire for women?
Are you truly a real man?
I am indeed the Laila, I am!
Shall I give, shall I give a kiss of desire?
…………………….
Seeing your beauty makes my tongue feel sweet!
Watching the dance, sharpen your desire every single day!
Chew betel leaves and nuts, and cast away your shyness!
The sandalwood forest sways on its own, sir!
Come close to talk intimately and give your consent!
Leaving you, who else could be my groom?
I am the gold of the Kongu region, girl! Hohoi!
Ah, there is no fault inside my heart, hoi!
I haven't touched another woman; don't give me trouble!
Don't pretend like an innocent person!
Do not run away anywhere from me right now!
I am indeed the Myna, I am!
Shall I come, shall I come to wrestle with you?
I am indeed the Laila, I am!
Shall I give, shall I give a kiss of desire?
My youthful body is like a tender brinjal,
Hey uncle, come cuddle with me!
My youthful body is like a tender brinjal,
Hey uncle, come cuddle with me!
Oh mother lady, please spare me!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful and folk-infused duet from 'Pudhiya Vaanam' (1988) revolves around a energetic, flirtatious banter between a confident young woman and a reluctant, principled man. The woman playfully compares herself to a maina bird and the legendary lover Laila, boldly teasing the hero with seductive metaphors, tempting him to discard his shyness and engage with her.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile)

Ilamaeni kathiri pinju

Comparing the fresh youthful physique to a tender eggplant (Ilamaeni kathiri pinju) to express softness and freshness.

Metaphor / Folk Idiom

Pugayilai kaambha killi kolla thayangidalaama

Using the tobacco stem plucking ('Pugayilai kaambha killi') as a metaphor for taking quick advantage of a romantic opportunity without hesitation.

Monai (Alliteration)

Maina maina naan thaanae / Mallukatta varavaa varavaa

Repetition of initial consonant sounds in 'Maina maina' and 'Mallukatta' for rhythmic folk appeal.

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Trivia

'Pudhiya Vaanam' (1988), starring Sivaji Ganesan, Sathyaraj, and Gautami, features music composed by Kannada maestro Hamsalekha in one of his rare Tamil film soundtracks. The track displays Hamsalekha's signature folk-pop rhythm blends with SPB's animated vocal expressions.

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