- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Salangaiyil Oru Sangeetham
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Feb 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Manadhilae Orae Kondaattam is a vibrant and sensual romantic track expressing a woman's passionate longing and playful allure toward her lover. She describes her heart as fluttering restlessly like a beetle and her body pulsing with electric excitement. Through vivid imagery of nature, flowers, and physical sensations, she conveys her impatience for intimate union and urges her partner to join her without hesitation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Manasu parakkudhae vandaattam”
Compares the restless, joyous movement of the heart to the erratic flight of a beetle ('vandaattam').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Odambellaam minsaaram”
Equates the physical sensation of romantic thrill across the body directly to electricity ('minsaaram').
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Manadhilae orae kondaattam / Manasu parakkudhae vandaattam”
The second consonant 'na' matches across adjacent lines ('Kondaattam' / 'Vandaattam'), creating rhythmic harmony.
Uvarchirpoo (Hyperbole)
“Poo vandhu modhinaal / Boogambam aagumaa”
Uses dramatic exaggeration asking if a delicate flower impact could cause a massive earthquake to reflect sensitive passion.
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and performed by S. Janaki with lyrics by Vairamuthu, this track showcases signature rhythmic scatting syllables ('Tharat thatthaat...') integrated into the melody, complementing S. Janaki's expressive and seductive vocal delivery.
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