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Maname Maname

From Gouravam (2013) · 2013

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Ranjith, Vardhani Thaman
Music director
Thaman S
Details
Gouravam (2013)2013

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kaattilae theeyum paayum podhuWhen fire spreads through the forest,
Vaenguzhal osai kaatril enna…What is this sound of a bamboo flute in the breeze?
Female
Kaattilae theeyum paayum podhuWhen fire spreads through the forest,
Vaenguzhal osai kaatril enna…What is this sound of a bamboo flute in the breeze?
Male
Manamae..manamae manamaeOh mind... oh mind, oh mind,
Manamae….Oh mind...
Manamae..manamae manamaeOh mind... oh mind, oh mind,
Manamae….Oh mind...
Edhirpaarkkaadha thisaiyinilIn an unexpected direction,
Thirumbudhal muraiyaa…muraiyaa muraiyaaIs it right to turn... is it right, is it right?
Female
Manamae..manamae manamaeOh mind... oh mind, oh mind,
Manamae….Oh mind...
Manamae..manamae manamaeOh mind... oh mind, oh mind,
Manamae….Oh mind...
Enai kaetkaamalWithout asking me,
Ivanidam charivadhu chariyaa…yaa yaa yaaIs it right to slip towards him... yeah, yeah, yeah?
Female
Medhuvaai vaan yera yosikkumHesitating to slowly ascend into the sky,
Iragaai aanenae paarthaaiyaaDid you see that I became a feather?
Male : Ivaldhaan en nenjamMale: Is she the address
Thaedi vandha mugavariyaa…yaa yaa yaa ..That my heart was searching for... yeah, yeah, yeah?
Female
Kaattilae theeyum paayum podhuWhen fire spreads through the forest,
Vaenguzhal osai kaatril enna…What is this sound of a bamboo flute in the breeze?
Male
Ver edhoo thaedi chellum nenjilIn the heart heading off in search of something else,
Naerndhidum indha maatram enna…What is this change taking place?
Female
Kaattilae theeyum paayum podhuWhen fire spreads through the forest,
Vaenguzhal osai kaatril enna…What is this sound of a bamboo flute in the breeze?
Male
Manamae..manamae manamaeOh mind... oh mind, oh mind,
Manamae….Oh mind...
Female :Manamae..manamae manamaeFemale: Oh mind... oh mind, oh mind,
Manamae….Oh mind...
Male :Edhirpaarkkaadha thisaiyinilMale: In an unexpected direction,
Thirumbudhal muraiyaa…Is it right to turn...
Female : Enai kaetkaamalFemale: Without asking me,
Ivanidam charivadhu chariyaa…Is it right to slip towards him...
Female
Manamae..manamae manamaeOh mind... oh mind, oh mind,
Manamae….Oh mind...
Manamae..manamae manamaeOh mind... oh mind, oh mind,
Manamae….Oh mind...
Male
Ivalarugil nadakkum nodigalaiThe seconds spent near her,
Izhuthuvida idhayam muyalvadhen…Why does my heart try to stretch them out?
Female
Vaaipesum ularalin kuviyalilIn the heap of gibberish spoken by mouth,
Vaaykkindra kavidhaigal rasippadhen…Why do I enjoy the poems that turn up?
Male
Ival vizhigal thirumbum thisaigalilIn the directions her eyes turn,
Enadhu nizhal niruva paarkkiren…I try to establish my shadow...
Female
Hae vizhungidum mozhigalilHey, in swallowed words,
Azhundhidum manamMy mind sinks deeper,
En vizhigalil viralgalilIn my eyes and fingers,
Velippadum thinamIt reveals itself every day.
Male
ThoongaamalaeWithout sleeping,
En iravugal karaigaiyil ivaladhuAs my nights melt away, in her
Ninaivinil puralgirenMemories I toss and turn,
Ennaagiren idhu bodhaiyaa…What is happening to me, is this an intoxication?
Female
Pudhidhaai theeyera yosikkumThinking of catching fire anew,
Thiriyaai aanenae paarthaaiyaa…Did you see that I became a wick?
Male
Ivaldhaan en nenjamIs she the address
Thaedi vandha mugavariyaa…yaa yaa yaa ..That my heart was searching for... yeah, yeah, yeah?
Female
Kaattilae theeyum paayum podhuWhen fire spreads through the forest,
Vaenguzhal osai kaatril enna…What is this sound of a bamboo flute in the breeze?
Male
Ver edhoo thaedi chellum nenjilIn the heart heading off in search of something else,
Naerndhidum indha maatram enna…What is this change taking place?
Female
Kaattilae theeyum paayum podhuWhen fire spreads through the forest,
Vaenguzhal osai kaatril enna…What is this sound of a bamboo flute in the breeze?
Male
Manamae..manamae manamaeOh mind... oh mind, oh mind,
Manamae….Oh mind...
Female :Manamae..manamae manamaeFemale: Oh mind... oh mind, oh mind,
Manamae….Oh mind...
Male :Edhirpaarkkaadha thisaiyinilMale: In an unexpected direction,
Thirumbudhal muraiyaa…Is it right to turn...
Female :Enai kaetkaamalFemale: Without asking me,
Ivanidam charivadhu chariyaa…Is it right to slip towards him...
Female
Manamae..manamae manamaeOh mind... oh mind, oh mind,
Manamae….Oh mind...
Manamae..manamae manamaeOh mind... oh mind, oh mind,
Manamae….Oh mind...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Manamae' (Kaattilae Theeyum) from the film Gouravam (2013) explores the confusing, overwhelming, yet sweet nature of falling in love unexpectedly. The lyrics draw contrast between inner chaos—likened to a forest fire—and the soothing, gentle melody of love, likened to a bamboo flute playing in the breeze. Both protagonists question their heart's sudden shift in direction as their rational control slips away.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Urvagam)

Kaattilae theeyum paayum podhu / Vaenguzhal osai kaatril enna…

Compares inner turbulence to a forest fire ('Kaattilae theeyum') and the sweet feeling of love to a bamboo flute melody ('Vaenguzhal osai').

Imagery & Metaphor

Pudhidhaai theeyera yosikkum / Thiriyaai aanenae paarthaaiyaa…

Compares oneself to a feather hesitant to fly and a wick ('Thiri') waiting to catch fire, representing vulnerability when falling in love.

Agedhurukai (Contrast)

Kaattilae theeyum paayum podhu / Vaenguzhal osai kaatril enna…

Contrasts the chaotic destructive nature of fire with the calming sound of a flute.

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Trivia

The soundtrack of Gouravam (2013) was composed by S. Thaman, with lyrics written by Madhan Karky. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil and Telugu, marking Allu Sirish's debut as a lead actor.

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