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Manam Pola Vaazhvu Peruvome

From Manthiri Kumari · 1950

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
M. L. Vasanthakumari, Jikki
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Manthiri Kumari1950

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Manam pola vaazhvu peruvomeWe shall gain a life as our hearts desire
Manam pola vaazhvu peruvomeWe shall gain a life as our hearts desire
Inaindhae nesamudan ennaalumBound together with affection forever
Naam magizhvomWe will rejoice
Mei anbaalaeThrough true love
Female
Manam pola vaazhvu peruvomeWe shall gain a life as our hearts desire
Inaindhae nesamudan ennaalumBound together with affection forever
Naam magizhvomWe will rejoice
Mei anbaalaeThrough true love
Female
Manam pola vaazhvu peruvomeWe shall gain a life as our hearts desire
Female
Ennuyir nathan guname..aaa..The noble character of my life's lord... ah...
Ennuyir nathan guname..The noble character of my life's lord...
Paaril nermaiyaaginaar puvi melHe stood as the symbol of honesty upon this earth
Ennuyir nathan guname..The noble character of my life's lord...
Nermaiyaaginaar puvi melHe stood as the symbol of honesty upon this earth
Indha naal vaazhvil subha dhinamaeThis day is an auspicious day in our lives
Indha naal vaazhvil subha dhinamaeThis day is an auspicious day in our lives
Inbamae kolluvomWe shall attain pure bliss
Inbamae kolluvomWe shall attain pure bliss
Female
Manam pola vaazhvu peruvomeWe shall gain a life as our hearts desire
Inaindhae nesamudan ennaalumBound together with affection forever
Naam magizhvomWe will rejoice
Mei anbaalaeThrough true love
Female
Manam pola vaazhvu peruvomeWe shall gain a life as our hearts desire
Female
Pen manam ondrai nenaithaalIf a woman's mind resolves upon a goal
Adhai thinnamaagaa seidhu mudipaalShe will firmly accomplish it to the end
Pen manam ondrai nenaithaalIf a woman's mind resolves upon a goal
Adhai thinnamaagaa seidhu mudipaalShe will firmly accomplish it to the end
Female
Uyar kadhal vahvu pera thudipaalShe will yearn to achieve a life of exalted love
Uyar kadhal vahvu pera thudipaalShe will yearn to achieve a life of exalted love
Unmai ser anbinaalThrough genuine and true affection
Unmai ser anbinaalThrough genuine and true affection

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This joyous duet/chorus from the 1950 film Manthiri Kumari celebrates life, true love, and female resolve. The singers express their happiness at attaining a life aligned with their heart's true desires, emphasizing unity, righteousness, and pure affection. The latter half highlights the strength and determination of a woman, asserting that when a woman sets her mind to a noble cause or love, she firmly carries it out to completion with unwavering commitment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Pallavi / Anaphora (Repetition)

Manam pola vaazhvu peruvome

The phrase 'Manam pola vaazhvu peruvome' is repeated throughout as the refrain to emphasize the central theme of fulfillment and agency in one's life.

Mogana Sol (Epithet / Praise)

Ennuyir nathan guname..

The phrase 'Ennuyir nathan' elevates the beloved with high romantic reverence.

Aethtudhal (Empowerment / Assertion)

Pen manam ondrai nenaithaal / Adhai thinnamaagaa seidhu mudipaal

Expresses a strong thematic statement regarding a woman's willpower and agency.

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Trivia

Manthiri Kumari (1950) was a pivotal film in Tamil cinema directed by Ellis R. Dungan and T. R. Sundaram, featuring sharp dialogue written by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. The soundtrack composed by G. Ramanathan was widely popular for its classical and melodic richness.

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