Manamadura Thanthen (Sad)
From Irandil Ondru · 1988
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Irandil Ondru1988
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Maanaa madurai thanthaen maduraiyila paathi thanthaen | I gave Manamadurai, and I gave half of Madurai. |
| Maanaa madurai thanthaen maduraiyila paathi thanthaen | I gave Manamadurai, and I gave half of Madurai. |
| Thallaakolamum thanthaen thangachchi meenaavukku | I gave Tallakulam too, for my younger sister Meena. |
| Thallaakolamum thanthaen thangachchi meenaavukku | I gave Tallakulam too, for my younger sister Meena. |
| Female | |
| Velli mala viraalimala verakedukkum naagamala | Silver Hill, Viralimalai, and Nagamalai where firewood is collected, |
| Kolli mala kodagu mala | Kolli Hills and Kodagu Hills, |
| Kondu thanthaen thanaiyanukku | I brought and gave them to my son. |
| Female | |
| Iththanaiyum intha manasukkullae | All of these, inside this heart of mine, |
| Ezhuthu vachchaen en kannugalae | I have written down, oh my precious eyes. |
| Iththanaiyum intha manasukkullae | All of these, inside this heart of mine, |
| Ezhuthu vachchaen en kannugalae | I have written down, oh my precious eyes. |
| Saththiyamaa adhuthaan palikka saami varam thaaratheppo | Truly, when will God grant the boon for all this to come true? |
| Saththiyamaa adhuthaan palikka saami varam thaaratheppo | Truly, when will God grant the boon for all this to come true? |
மானா மதுர தந்தேன் மதுரயில பாதி தந்தேன்
மானா மதுர தந்தேன் மதுரயில பாதி தந்தேன்
தல்லாகொளமும் தந்தேன் தங்கச்சி மீனாவுக்கு
தல்லாகொளமும் தந்தேன் தங்கச்சி மீனாவுக்கு
I gave Manamadurai, and I gave half of Madurai.
I gave Manamadurai, and I gave half of Madurai.
I gave Tallakulam too, for my younger sister Meena.
I gave Tallakulam too, for my younger sister Meena.
வெள்ளி மல விராலிமல வெறகெடுக்கும் நாகமல
கொல்லி மல கொடகு மல
கொண்டு தந்தேன் தனையனுக்கு
Silver Hill, Viralimalai, and Nagamalai where firewood is collected,
Kolli Hills and Kodagu Hills,
I brought and gave them to my son.
இத்தனையும் இந்த மனசுக்குள்ளே
எழுதி வச்சேன் என் கண்ணுகளே
இத்தனையும் இந்த மனசுக்குள்ளே
எழுதி வச்சேன் என் கண்ணுகளே
சத்தியமா அது தான் பலிக்க சாமி வரம் தாரதெப்போ
சத்தியமா அது தான் பலிக்க சாமி வரம் தாரதெப்போ
All of these, inside this heart of mine,
I have written down, oh my precious eyes.
All of these, inside this heart of mine,
I have written down, oh my precious eyes.
Truly, when will God grant the boon for all this to come true?
Truly, when will God grant the boon for all this to come true?
Maanaa madurai thanthaen maduraiyila paathi thanthaen
I gave Manamadurai, and I gave half of Madurai.
Maanaa madurai thanthaen maduraiyila paathi thanthaen
I gave Manamadurai, and I gave half of Madurai.
Thallaakolamum thanthaen thangachchi meenaavukku
I gave Tallakulam too, for my younger sister Meena.
Thallaakolamum thanthaen thangachchi meenaavukku
I gave Tallakulam too, for my younger sister Meena.
Velli mala viraalimala verakedukkum naagamala
Silver Hill, Viralimalai, and Nagamalai where firewood is collected,
Kolli mala kodagu mala
Kolli Hills and Kodagu Hills,
Kondu thanthaen thanaiyanukku
I brought and gave them to my son.
Iththanaiyum intha manasukkullae
All of these, inside this heart of mine,
Ezhuthu vachchaen en kannugalae
I have written down, oh my precious eyes.
Iththanaiyum intha manasukkullae
All of these, inside this heart of mine,
Ezhuthu vachchaen en kannugalae
I have written down, oh my precious eyes.
Saththiyamaa adhuthaan palikka saami varam thaaratheppo
Truly, when will God grant the boon for all this to come true?
Saththiyamaa adhuthaan palikka saami varam thaaratheppo
Truly, when will God grant the boon for all this to come true?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This folk-flavored song expresses deep familial love and grand aspirations through poetic hyperbole. The narrator symbolically gifts entire regions, famous towns, and mountain ranges (such as Madurai, Tallakulam, Viralimalai, and Kolli Hills) to her loved ones—her younger sister Meena and her son. These generous gifts represent the infinite love and blessings she wishes to bestow upon her family. Ultimately, she reveals that these grand gestures are sacred wishes written within her heart, and she prays devoutly to God, asking when He will grant the boon to make these dreams a reality.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uyarnavu Navirtchi Ani)
“Maanaa madurai thanthaen maduraiyila paathi thanthaen”
The speaker metaphorically gifts entire towns, mountain ranges, and cities like Madurai to her relatives to express boundless love.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Velli mala viraalimala verakedukkum naagamala”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'V' in 'Velli' and 'Viraalimala'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Velli mala viraalimala verakedukkum naagamala / Kolli mala kodagu mala”
Repetition of the suffix '-mala' (mountain) across the names of various places for rhythmic emphasis.
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Trivia
This track from the 1988 Tamil movie 'Irandil Ondru' features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by his brother Gangai Amaran. Sung by K. S. Chithra, the song mimics the traditional Tamil folk lulla-by and maternal praise style ('Thaalaattu' / 'Pooppu Paattu'), listing geographical landmarks to showcase warmth and endearment.
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