- Lyricist
- Sakthidass
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Madhan Thamu
- Movie name
- Urimai Thedum Uravu
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Mar 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Mamanaa Machchanaa' from the 1984 film 'Urimai Thedum Uravu' expresses a cynical and pragmatic view of human relationships and social ties. The protagonist proclaims that familial bonds like 'uncle' or 'brother-in-law' are meaningless without money; if someone possesses wealth, even a donkey would be given honor and affection as a close relative. She entices her audience by highlighting her physical allure and youth, proposing that combining her youthful beauty with their material wealth will dispel all sorrows and bring heavenly bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Kaasu irunthaa kazhuthakooda Mamanthaan machchanthaan”
Exaggerates the social dominance of money by claiming even a donkey gets respected as a relative if it has money.
Simile (Upamai)
“Poovaai malarnthathu pudhu maeni”
Compares the blossoming of a fresh, youthful body to the opening of a flower using 'poovaai'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ponnil piranththu en maeni”
Describes the speaker's body as being born of gold ('Ponnil piranththu') to signify preciousness and radiant beauty.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Ponnil piranththu en maeni / Poovaai malarnthathu pudhu maeni”
Repetition of the initial sound 'P' ('Ponnil' and 'Poovaai') across consecutive lines.
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Trivia
'Urimai Thedum Uravu' (1984) featured musical composition by the composer duo Madhan - Thamu. Vani Jairam, traditionally known for classical and soulful melodies, showcased her versatility by singing this upbeat cabaret-style track.
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