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Lyrics & meaning

Maname Mayanginen

From Macha Rekai · 1950

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
S. Varalakshmi
Music director
C. R. Subbaraman
Details
Macha Rekai1950

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Manamae mayanginen mannavanaeMy mind has become entranced, oh my king!
Un sugumaara mugam kandu aasai kondenBeholding your tender, handsome face, I desired you.
Female
Manamae mayanginen mannavanaeMy mind has become entranced, oh my king!
Un sugumaara mugam kandu aasai kondenBeholding your tender, handsome face, I desired you.
Female
Madhavanai pol moganamaiCharming and enchanting like Lord Madhava,
Kaadhalin sugam naadumSeeking the sweet pleasures of romantic love,
Madhuramaana sarasa raaja azhaginilIn your sweet, playful, and majestic beauty,
Manamae mayanginen mannavanaeMy mind has become entranced, oh my king!
Female
Yaaro unnai pol paarthanilaeIs there anyone equal to you on this earth?
Kaarmugil polae kaavalanaeOh protector, standing grand like a rain-bearing cloud!
Neramidhae vandhu vaayamudham thandhuThis is the perfect time to come and grant the nectar of your lips,
Nenjinil vilayaadumTo play within my affectionate heart,
Ranjimalar pajanaithanil konjidaTo cuddle delightfully in a bed of fragrant blossoms,
Female
Manamae mayanginen mannavanaeMy mind has become entranced, oh my king!
Un sugumaara mugam kandu aasai kondenBeholding your tender, handsome face, I desired you.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song expresses the overwhelming romantic devotion of a woman captivated by her beloved. She praises his regal appearance and divine charm, comparing his mesmerizing looks to Lord Madhava and his protective presence to a life-giving raincloud. Overcome with yearning, she invites him to embrace love, share sweet intimacy, and rule over her heart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Kaarmugil polae kaavalanae

Compares the hero's protective grandeur to a rain-bearing dark cloud using 'polae'.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Madhavanai pol moganamai

Repetition of the 'Ma' sound creates melodic harmony in the line.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Neramidhae vandhu vaayamudham thandhu

Refers to the sweet kiss or loving words as divine nectar ('vaayamudham').

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Trivia

Composed by C. R. Subbaraman for the 1950 film Macha Rekai, this song showcases the classical music roots of early Tamil cinema. S. Varalakshmi, a celebrated singing star of the era, delivered the vocal performance with rich emotional nuance.

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