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Lyrics & meaning

Mana Magizhndhen

From Jaya Gopi · 1955

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
Jikki, A. P. Komala
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Movie name
Jaya Gopi
Movie release year
1955
Lyrics added on
9 Sept 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mana magizhnthaen mana magizhnthaen
En anniyin kaagitham kandaenae
Oru joraana kagitham kandaenae
Mana magizhnthaen mana magizhnthaen
En anniyin kaagitham kandaenae
Oru joraana kagitham kandaenae
En mathani ennai marakkavillai
Than saethigalellaam theriviththaal
Thaai paasam thanthaal palae palae
En manathinil anni nindraalae
Thaai paasam thanthaal palae palae
En manathinil anni nindraalae
Mana magizhnthaen mana magizhnthaen
En anniyin kaagitham kandaenae
Oru joraana kagitham kandaenae
En mathani idhil sonnathu pola
Ellaam arunthae vaazhvaenae
Nerinil vanthae nirpathu polae
Kaanugindraenae en munnae
Nerinil vanthae nirpathu polae
Kaanugindraenae en munnae
En mathani peranbudan
Unnai endrum piriyaenae
Palae bakthiyil poojippaen
Aahaa devathai neyaenvaen
Un punnagai mugamae palae palae
Adhil paasamum anbum kaanugindraen
Mana magizhnthaen mana magizhnthaen
En anniyin kaagitham kandaenae
Oru joraana kagitham kandaenae
Oo….oo..oo..ooh…oo..oo…
Kannaana gopi en kaigalaalae
Dhinam unnai valarpaenae thaai naanae
Kannaana gopi en kaigalaalae
Dhinam unnai valarpaenae thaai naanae
Ennaalumingae unnai
Paarkkum aasaiyaal
Ennaalumingae unnai
Paarkkum aasaiyaal
Meeruthadaa paasamae endro
Naanum kaanuvaen
Meeruthadaa paasamae endro
Naanum kaanuvaen
Oo mathini un anbukku padhilaa
Ellaa parisugal tharuvaenae
Bommaigal tharuvaen
Ponnagai tharuvaen
Seeni mittaai dhinam tharuvaen
Bommaigal tharuvaen
Ponnagai tharuvaen
Seeni mittaai dhinam tharuvaen
Suththura rayilu kondu vantahe
Suk suk suk suk en viduvaen
Suththura rayilu kondu vantahe
Suk suk suk suk en viduvaen
Maha vegamaai oottiduvaen
Palae vinthaigal kaattiduvaen
Nee muththangal tharuvaai palae palae
Naan endrum unnaiyae maravaenae
Naan endrum unnaiyae maravaenae
My heart is filled with joy, my heart is filled with joy
I received a letter from my sister-in-law
I received such a wonderful letter!
My heart is filled with joy, my heart is filled with joy
I received a letter from my sister-in-law
I received such a wonderful letter!
My sister-in-law has not forgotten me
She shared all her news with me
She showered a mother's affection, how wonderful!
My sister-in-law lives on in my heart
She showered a mother's affection, how wonderful!
My sister-in-law lives on in my heart
My heart is filled with joy, my heart is filled with joy
I received a letter from my sister-in-law
I received such a wonderful letter!
Just as my sister-in-law told me in it,
I will eat well and live happily
As if she has come in person and is standing,
I see her right before my eyes
As if she has come in person and is standing,
I see her right before my eyes
With immense love, my dear sister-in-law,
I will never part from you
I will cherish you with deep devotion
Ah, I will call you an angel
Your smiling face is so wonderful!
In it, I see pure affection and love
My heart is filled with joy, my heart is filled with joy
I received a letter from my sister-in-law
I received such a wonderful letter!
Oo... oo.. oo.. ooh... oo.. oo...
My precious Gopi, with my own hands
I, like a mother, will raise you every day
My precious Gopi, with my own hands
I, like a mother, will raise you every day
Every single day here,
With the longing to see you,
Every single day here,
With the longing to see you,
My affection overflows—when
Will I get to see you?
My affection overflows—when
Will I get to see you?
Oh sister-in-law, in return for your love,
I will give you all kinds of gifts!
I will give you toys,
I will give you gold jewellery,
I will give you sugar candy every day!
I will give you toys,
I will give you gold jewellery,
I will give you sugar candy every day!
I will bring a toy train that goes around
And make it go chug-chug, chug-chug!
I will bring a toy train that goes around
And make it go chug-chug, chug-chug!
I will drive it at great speed!
I will show you grand wonders!
You will give me sweet kisses, how wonderful!
I will never ever forget you
I will never ever forget you
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Mana Magizhnthaen' from Jaya Gopi (1955) is an affectionate musical dialogue penned by Kannadasan and composed by the legendary Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy duo. The song beautifully captures the joy of receiving a letter from one's beloved sister-in-law (Anni/Mathani) who acts as a motherly figure. The protagonist rejoices over the letter, feeling her presence vivid and alive before his eyes, and vows to revere her like a goddess for her unyielding maternal love. The second section brings in the warm perspective of the sister-in-law promising to nurture young Gopi with motherly devotion despite any distance. In return, the innocent boy promises playful gifts, toy trains, and candies, reflecting pure familial warmth, filial affection, and childish charm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Edual)

“Mana magizhnthaen mana magizhnthaen”

The opening phrase 'Mana magizhnthaen' is repeated to heavily emphasize intense joy and excitement upon receiving the letter.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Aahaa devathai neyaenvaen”

Comparing the sister-in-law to a goddess ('devathai') and equating her care with maternal love ('thaai paasam').

Onomatopoeia (Oli-kurippu)

“Suk suk suk suk en viduvaen”

Using vocal sounds like 'Suk suk suk suk' to imitate the chugging sound of a toy train.

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Iyaibu)

“Bommaigal tharuvaen / Ponnagai tharuvaen / Seeni mittaai dhinam tharuvaen”

Matching ending verbal forms ('tharuvaen') creating a rhythmic, nursery-rhyme-like effect.

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Trivia

Jaya Gopi (1955) featured music composed by the early genius duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Sung delightfully by Jikki and A.P. Komala, this track showcases lyricist Kannadasan's mastery in penning innocent, endearing relationship songs that capture nuanced familial bonds in simple spoken Tamil.

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