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Lyrics & meaning

Manasukkul

From Kalyana Agathigal · 1985

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
P. Susheela, Raj Seetharaman
Music director
V. S. Narasimhan
Details
Kalyana Agathigal1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Adiyae…..ae…..ae….ammuluHey girl... Ammulu...
Arangera pogirathu un antharangamYour inner privacy is about to be premiered.
Un kaadhalukku ingoru kaviyarangamHere is a poetry symposium for your love.
Female
Mm….Aahaa…Mm....Aahaa...
Manasukkul utkkaarnthuSitting inside my heart,
Maniyadiththaaiyou rang the bell.
Female
{Manasukkul utkkaarnthu{Sitting inside my heart,
Maniyadiththaaiyou rang the bell.
En mounaththai isaiyaagaMy silence into music,
Mozhi peyarththaai} (3)you translated!} (3)
Male
{Ilagatha en nenjil{In my heart that wouldn't melt,
Idam pidiththaaiyou found a place.
Indru en kaadhal thaerukkuToday, for my chariot of love,
Vadam pidiththaaiyou pulled the rope.
Female
Manasukkul utkkaarnthuSitting inside my heart,
Maniyadiththaaiyou rang the bell.
En mounaththai isaiyaagaMy silence into music,
Mozhi peyarththaai} (2)you translated!} (2)
Male
Kaadhalin seithigal kangalil ullathuThe news of love is in the eyes,
Athai naan padikka mozhi kidaiyaathuthere is no language for me to read it.
Female :Kaadhalae nammidam kaiyoppam kettathuFemale: Love itself asked for our signature,
Inimael ulagil thadai kidaiyaathuhenceforth there are no obstacles in the world.
Male
Naanam kondathae en poovanamMy garden of flowers felt shy,
Female :Penmai ondruthaan en seethanamFemale: My womanhood alone is my dowry.
Male :AdadaaMale: Oh my!
Female :Aaa….aa…..aaa….aa….Female: Aaa....aa.....aaa....aa....
Male :Adadaa idhuthaan aalinganamMale: Oh my, this is what embrace is!
Female
Manasukkul utkkaarnthuSitting inside my heart,
Maniyadiththaaiyou rang the bell,
En mounaththai isaiyaagaMy silence into music,
Mozhi peyarththaaiyou translated.
Female
Kangalil kadhalinIn the eyes, of love
Munnottam paarththapinafter watching the preview,
Idhayam muzhuthum ethirozhi kettenI heard an echo throughout my entire heart.
Male
Maalaiyil solaiyilIn the evening, in the grove,
Ilanthendral vaelaiyilat the time of the gentle breeze,
Kaanbom karppom enndrunai kettenI asked you 'Shall we see and learn?'
Female
Kanmanai poongaavil kaaththiruntheanI waited in the flower garden, my dear,
Male :Kannae thadangalukku varuththam sonnaenMale: My beloved, I expressed regret for the delay.
Female :VizhiyilFemale: In the eyes,
Male :Aaa….aa…..aaa….aa….Male: Aaa....aa.....aaa....aa....
Female :Vizhiyil oliyum oliyum kandenFemale: In the eyes, I saw both light and sound.
Male
Manasukkul utkkaarnthuSitting inside my heart,
Maniyadiththaaiyou rang the bell,
En mounaththai isaiyaagaMy silence into music,
Mozhi peyarththaaiyou translated.
Male
Ilagatha en nenjilIn my heart that wouldn't melt,
Idam pidiththaaiyou found a place.
Indru en kaadhal thaerukkuToday, for my chariot of love,
Vadam pidiththaaiyou pulled the rope.
Female
Manasukkul utkkaarnthuSitting inside my heart,
Maniyadiththaaiyou rang the bell,
En mounaththai isaiyaagaMy silence into music,
Mozhi peyarththaaiyou translated.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic song captures a passionate dialogue between lovers expressing deep affection and devotion. The male protagonist acknowledges how his once-unyielding heart melted upon meeting his lover, who effectively translated his silent emotions into melodic music and guided his life's chariot. The female protagonist expresses her complete surrender and dedication, viewing her womanhood as her ultimate offering to their union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)

En mounaththai isaiyaaga mozhi peyarththaai

Translating silence into music ('mounaththai isaiyaaga mozhi peyarththaai') metaphorically captures the transforming power of love over unspoken feelings.

Cultural Symbolism (Theroattam)

Indru en kaadhal thaerukku vadam pidiththaai

Pulling the temple chariot rope ('vadam pidiththaai') symbolizes taking responsibility for driving forward the chariot of love and life.

Emona / Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)

Maalaiyil solaiyil ilanthendral vaelaiyil

Syllabic harmony and matching initial and second sounds across words like 'Maalaiyil', 'Solaiyil', 'Ilanthendral' enhance the lyrical flow.

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Trivia

'Kalyana Agathigal' (1985) is a drama film directed by K. Balachander. The movie featured music composed by V. S. Narasimhan, known for incorporating rich classical violin motifs into film scores, with evocative lyrics written by Vairamuthu.

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