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Manam Vittu Sirithu

From Avana Ivan · 1962

Lyricist
V. Lakshmanan
Singers
Renuka, Seetha, Kamala
Music director
S. Balachandar
Movie name
Avana Ivan
Movie release year
1962
Lyrics added on
1 Jul 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Manam vittu sirithu vittu
Karam thottu ilanjittu
Thuyar vittu magizhnthittu
Karam thattu ilam mottu
Manam vittu sirithu vittaaal
Maraindhu odum thunbam thaan
Manam kettu azhudhu vittaal
Maraindhu pogum inbam thaan
Manam vittu sirithu vittaaal
Maraindhu odum thunbam thaan
Manam kettu azhudhu vittaal
Maraindhu pogum inbam thaan
Manam vittu sirithu vittaaal
Maraindhu odum thunbam thaan
Manam kettu azhudhu vittaal
Maraindhu pogum inbam thaan
Sirithu paadum selvam nee
Anaithu aadum thangam nee
Kanithu oodum vairam nee
Ninaithu thedum inbam nee
Thaduthaalum adithaalum
Enakku jodi neethaanae
Kadukkaathaan palarukum koduthu
Naanum vandhenae
Thaduthaalum adithaalum
Enakku jodi neethaanae
Kadukkaathaan palarukum koduthu
Naanum vandhenae
Ini un kooda vandhu thaalam pottu
Kaiyai kottuven
Namakku paadam sollum vaathiyaarum
Namma pakkam thaan
Ini un kooda vandhu thaalam pottu
Kaiyai kottuven
Namakku paadam sollum vaathiyaarum
Namma pakkam thaan
Manam vittu sirithu vittu
Karam thottu ilanjittu
Thuyar vittu magizhnthittu
Karam thattu ilam mottu
Laughing with an open heart,
Holding hands, little bird,
Leaving sadness behind to rejoice,
Clap your hands, young flower bud!
If you laugh with an open heart,
Sorrow will surely run away.
If you lose heart and weep in grief,
Happiness will surely fade away.
If you laugh with an open heart,
Sorrow will surely run away.
If you lose heart and weep in grief,
Happiness will surely fade away.
If you laugh with an open heart,
Sorrow will surely run away.
If you lose heart and weep in grief,
Happiness will surely fade away.
You are the treasure who laughs and sings,
You are pure gold dancing in an embrace,
You are a diamond sparkling bright,
You are the joy I dream of and seek.
Even if they stop me or beat me,
You are the only partner for me!
Dodging past so many people,
I have come all the way to you.
Even if they stop me or beat me,
You are the only partner for me!
Dodging past so many people,
I have come all the way to you.
From now on, I will join you to keep the beat
And clap my hands with joy.
Even the teacher who gives us lessons
Is totally on our side!
From now on, I will join you to keep the beat
And clap my hands with joy.
Even the teacher who gives us lessons
Is totally on our side!
Laughing with an open heart,
Holding hands, little bird,
Leaving sadness behind to rejoice,
Clap your hands, young flower bud!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This cheerful song delivers an uplifting message about maintaining a positive outlook on life. It advises that laughing wholeheartedly naturally dispels sorrow, whereas succumbing to grief causes happiness to slip away. The lyrics playfully praise a loved companion as a precious treasure, gold, and diamond, celebrating togetherness and lighthearted mischief despite obstacles or strict authorities.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Sirithu paadum selvam nee / Anaithu aadum thangam nee”

The repetitive ending 'nee' across consecutive lines (selvam nee, thangam nee, vairam nee, inbam nee) creates a strong rhyming cadence.

Uruvagathani (Metaphor)

“Sirithu paadum selvam nee”

Comparing the companion directly to precious items like treasure (selvam), gold (thangam), and diamond (vairam).

Ethirniya Muroan (Antithesis)

“Manam vittu sirithu vittaaal ... Manam kettu azhudhu vittaal”

Contrasting laughing ('sirithu') causing sorrow to flee versus weeping ('azhudhu') causing joy to vanish.

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Trivia

Avana Ivan (1962) featured music composed by the eminent polymath and Veena virtuoso S. Balachandar, known for blending classical Indian elements with inventive cinematic arrangements.

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