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Manathil Ore Oru Poo

From En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan · 1989

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singer
Susheela
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
22 Dec 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Manathil orae oru poo pooththathu
Poo pooththathu
Manathil orae oru poo pooththathu
Poo pooththathu
Malarum ninaivugal naan solvathu
Manathil orae oru poo pooththathu
Manathil orae oru poo pooththathu
Kuzhaloothum kannanin vanna maeni
Kadhai solvaan kangalil antha nyaani
Valai veesum kanavilae vanthu povaan
Kalaimaanin nenilae sonthamaavaan
Thaayaaga maarum avan thaalaattu paattu
Seyaagum enathu manam thaenoora kettu
Kuralil sangeetham koodu kattum angae
Kuralil sangeetham koodu kattum angae
Idhayam sirakadikkum en veettilae
Manathil orae oru poo pooththathu
Poo pooththathu
Malarum ninaivugal naan solvathu
Manathil orae oru poo pooththathu
Manathil orae oru poo pooththathu
Lalalaalaa lalalaalaa lalalaalaa
Lala lala laalaa
Manimaaribil mazhalai pol thoonga vendum
Vidinthaalae naan dhinam yaenga vendum
Vazhi paarththu vaasalil kaakka vendum
En mannan anbilae thorkka vendum
Aann pillai paninthu vida koodaathu pennae
Koththadimai pazhakkamellaam aagaathu kannae
Aadavan adanginaal meesai adhu edhukku
Aadavan adanginaal meesai adhu edhukku
Thaniyae paarththaal idhai nee pesuvaai
Manathil orae oru poo pooththathu
Poo pooththathu
Malarum ninaivugal naan solvathu
Manathil orae oru poo pooththathu…
Manathil orae oru poo pooththathu…
A single flower blossomed in my heart
A flower blossomed
A single flower blossomed in my heart
A flower blossomed
What I share are memories in bloom
A single flower blossomed in my heart
A single flower blossomed in my heart
He has the charming grace of flute-playing Krishna
That wise one tells stories through his eyes
He comes and goes in dreams that cast a spell
He makes a home in the thoughts of this gentle doe
His lullaby turns him into a mother
Hearing that sweet melody, my heart becomes a child
Music builds its nest in his voice
Music builds its nest in his voice
And my heart flutters its wings in my home
A single flower blossomed in my heart
A flower blossomed
What I share are memories in bloom
A single flower blossomed in my heart
A single flower blossomed in my heart
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la
La la la la la
I want to sleep like a child upon his chest
Every morning at dawn, I want to long for him
I want to wait by the doorway, watching the path for him
I want to be defeated by my king's tender love
A man must never bow down or yield, my girl
Being submissive like a slave will never do, my dear
If the proud sun surrenders, what is a mustache for?
If the proud sun surrenders, what is a mustache for?
Would you really say this if you were alone with him?
A single flower blossomed in my heart
A flower blossomed
What I share are memories in bloom
A single flower blossomed in my heart…
A single flower blossomed in my heart…
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Manathil Orae Oru Poo Pooththathu from the 1989 Tamil film 'En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan' expresses a woman's deep emotional journey of love and affection. She compares her beloved to Lord Krishna, whose gentle nature, soothing lullabies, and loving presence nurture her heart like a mother caring for a child.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Manathil orae oru poo pooththathu”

Compares love and affection blooming in the mind to a flower blossoming.

Imagery (Kaatchi Anugunam)

“Kuzhaloothum kannanin vanna maeni”

Creates a visual image of Krishna playing the flute with glowing features.

Simile (Uvamai)

“Manimaaribil mazhalai pol thoonga vendum”

Compares sleeping on the lover's chest to a child ('mazhalai pol') resting peacefully.

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Trivia

The film 'En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan' (1989) was directed by P. Vasu, starring Vijayakanth, Suhasini, and Rekha. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable lyrics written by Mu. Metha.

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