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Lyrics & meaning

Manam Padaithen

From Kandhan Karunai · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Kandhan Karunai1967

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Manam padaithaenI was blessed with a heart
Unnai ninaippadharkkuOnly to think of you
Naan vadiveduthaen unnai manappadharkkuI took form to marry you
Female
Manam padaithaenI was blessed with a heart
Unnai ninaippadharkkuOnly to think of you
Naan vadiveduthaen unnai manappadharkkuI took form to marry you
Female
Mathalam maelam murasolikkaAs drums and instruments resounded
Varisangam nindraangae oli isaikkaAs conches stood sounding musical notes
Female
Mathalam maelam murasolikkaAs drums and instruments resounded
Varisangam nindraangae oli isaikkaAs conches stood sounding musical notes
Kai thalam naan pattra kanavu kandenI dreamed of holding your hands in marriage
Kanavu kandenI had a dream
Kai thalam naan pattra kanavu kandenI dreamed of holding your hands in marriage
Andha kanavugal nanavaaga uravu thandhaaiYou granted a bond that made those dreams come true
Female
Manam padaithaenI was blessed with a heart
Unnai ninaippadharkkuOnly to think of you
Naan vadiveduthaen unnai manappadharkkuI took form to marry you
Female
Palliyaraiyil naan thanithirundhaenI was alone in the bedchamber
Pakkathil vandhu nee kan maraithaaiYou came near and covered my eyes playfully
Palliyaraiyil naan thanithirundhaenI was alone in the bedchamber
Pakkathil vandhu nee kan maraithaaiYou came near and covered my eyes playfully
Thulli ezhundhu naan thaedi nindrenI sprang up and searched for you
Thulli ezhundhu naan thaedi nindrenI sprang up and searched for you
Thozhi… thokkathin kanavendru thaanuraithaalMy friend told me it was only a dream in my sleep
Female
Manam padaithaen… ae…I was blessed with a heart... oh...
Manam padaithaenI was blessed with a heart
Unnai ninaippadharkkuOnly to think of you
Naan vadiveduthaen unnai manappadharkkuI took form to marry you
Female
Sevvel ena nee peyar kondaaiYou earned the name Sevvel (The Red Speared Lord)
Sol vel kondu nee thamizh vendraaiWith the spear of words, you conquered the Tamil language
Sevvel ena nee peyar kondaaiYou earned the name Sevvel (The Red Speared Lord)
Sol vel kondu nee thamizh vendraaiWith the spear of words, you conquered the Tamil language
Kai vel kondu nee pagai vendraaiWith the spear in hand, you conquered your enemies
Kai vel kondu nee pagai vendraaiWith the spear in hand, you conquered your enemies
Iru kan vel kondu nee enai vendraaiWith the spears of your two eyes, you conquered me
Female
Manam padaithaenI was blessed with a heart
Unnai ninaippadharkkuOnly to think of you
Naan vadiveduthaen unnai manappadharkkuI took form to marry you
Female
Manam padaithaenI was blessed with a heart
Unnai ninaippadharkkuOnly to think of you
Naan vadiveduthaen unnai manappadharkkuI took form to marry you

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic devotional and romantic composition from 'Kandhan Karunai' expresses Valli's deep love and surrender towards Lord Murugan. She sings that her heart was created for the sole purpose of constantly meditating on Him, and her entire physical form exists to unite with Him in marriage. She recounts her vivid dreams of their wedding amidst traditional music and her playful interactions with Him in her bedchamber.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Sol vel kondu nee thamizh vendraai

Comparing words ('Sol vel') and eyes ('Kan vel') to spears (Vel), describing Murugan's eloquence and captivating gaze.

Anaphora (Repetition)

Iru kan vel kondu nee enai vendraai

Repetition of 'vel' (spear) at the end of concepts ('Sol vel', 'Kai vel', 'Kan vel') to build rhythmic momentum and thematic unity.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Sevvel ena nee peyar kondaai

Rhyming of the second letter 'v' in 'Sevvel', 'Sol vel', 'Kai vel'.

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Trivia

The music for Kandhan Karunai (1967) was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, and this specific song 'Manam Padaithaen' was sung by the legendary playback singer P. Susheela. The lyrics were penned by Kannadasan, showcasing his signature blend of Tamil literary grace and devotional emotion.

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