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Lyrics & meaning

Manam Aaduthu

From Punar Jenmam · 1961

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
S. Janaki, Jikki
Music director
T. Chalapathi Rao
Movie name
Punar Jenmam
Movie release year
1961
Lyrics added on
18 Feb 2025

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Manam aaduthu paaduthu thedi thedi
Alaiyudhu aasaiyum meeriyae
Manam aaduthu paaduthu thedi thedi
Alaiyudhu aasaiyum meeriyae
Thannai ariyaadhu ondrum puriyaadhu
Oru vazhiyum kaanadhu
Manam aaduthu paaduthu thedi thedi
Alaiyudhu aasaiyum meeriyae
Thannai ariyaadhu ondrum puriyaadhu
Oru vazhiyum kaanadhu
Ho ho ho
Imai koodu munnae avai moodu munnae
Vizhi konathil vandhu nindru uravadum
Haa..aaa..aa..aaa..aa..aa..
Imai koodu munnae avai moodu munnae
Vizhi konathil vandhu nindru uravadum
Jodiyin ennamindru sokkum valai pinni
Podudhu kaadhal kanni adhai enni enni
Thannai ariyaadhu ondrum puriyaadhu
Oru vazhiyum kaanadhu
Ho ho ho
Varum kodaiyilae malar odaiyilae
Kulir vaadaiyai kandu angae sendru
Haa..aaa..aa..aaa..aa..aa..
Varum kodaiyilae malar odaiyilae
Kulir vaadaiyai kandu angae sendru
Naadiya inbam thannai kaanum naalum endru
Soodiay malligai polae kaanbathu eppodhendru
Thannai ariyaadhu ondrum puriyaadhu
Oru vazhiyum kaanadhu
Ho ho ho
My heart dances and sings, searching again and again
Wandering restlessly as desire overflows
My heart dances and sings, searching again and again
Wandering restlessly as desire overflows
Losing all sense of itself, understanding nothing
Unable to find any way forward
My heart dances and sings, searching again and again
Wandering restlessly as desire overflows
Losing all sense of itself, understanding nothing
Unable to find any way forward
Ho ho ho
Before the eyelids meet, before they close
Appearing at the corner of the eye, keeping playful company
Ha... aah... aa... aah... aa... aa...
Before the eyelids meet, before they close
Appearing at the corner of the eye, keeping playful company
Thoughts of a lover weave an enchanting net today
This girl in love casts it, thinking of him again and again
Losing all sense of itself, understanding nothing
Unable to find any way forward
Ho ho ho
In the coming summer, by the stream of flowers
Welcoming the cool breeze and going there
Ha... aah... aa... aah... aa... aa...
In the coming summer, by the stream of flowers
Welcoming the cool breeze and going there
Wondering when the day will come to find the joy I seek
Wondering when we will meet, close like jasmine worn in the hair
Losing all sense of itself, understanding nothing
Unable to find any way forward
Ho ho ho
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song portrays the overwhelming emotions of love and romantic longing. The heart dances, sings, and wanders in restless search of love, completely losing awareness of itself and finding no clear direction amid boundless desires. The lyrics weave vivid imagery of intimate gazes, summer streams, and blooming jasmine flowers to express the deep yearning and eager anticipation of love's fulfillment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Adukku Thodar (Repetition)

Manam aaduthu paaduthu thedi thedi

The repetition of 'thedi thedi' underscores the intense and continuous search driven by desire.

Internal Rhyme / Eghai

Imai koodu munnae avai moodu munnae

The matching endings of 'koodu munnae' and 'moodu munnae' create a gentle musical cadence mirror-imaging the movement of eyelids.

Simile (Uvamai)

Soodiay malligai polae kaanbathu eppodhendru

The joy of union is explicitly compared to an adorned jasmine flower ('malligai polae') using the comparison marker 'polae'.

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Trivia

Punar Jenmam (1961) featured music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi. This song is a memorable duet by legendary playback singers S. Janaki and Jikki, showcasing their harmonious vocal blend in early South Indian film music.

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