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Lyrics & meaning

Manathukku Theriyum

From Enakkoru Magan Pirappan · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
A. M. Raja, Jikki
Music director
A. M. Raja
Details
Enakkoru Magan Pirappan1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Male :………………Male: ...
Male
Manathukku theriyum ennaiMy heart knows about me
Female :EnnaFemale: What?
Male :Maranthathillai naan unnaiMale: I have never forgotten you
Female :OohhoFemale: Oohho
Male :Idhuvarai ilaiyuthirkaalamMale: Until now, it was autumn
Inimael thalir vidum kolamFrom now on, it is a blooming season
Male
Manathukku theriyum ennaiMy heart knows about me
Naan maranthathillai naan unnaiI have never forgotten you
Male
Kai mael undaana kaayamA physical wound on the hand
Oru poiyaai undaana maayamIs an illusion created like a lie
Female :AahaahhahaaFemale: Aahaahhahaa
Nenjil undaagum kaayamA wound that arises in the heart
Antha manjam vanthaalae aarumWill heal once that nuptial bed arrives
Male
Kannan pinnodu radhiRathi following Krishna
Female :Intha raman pinnodu seethaiFemale: Sita following this Rama
Male
Manathukku theriyum ennaiMy heart knows about me
Naan maranthathillai naan unnaiI have never forgotten you
Female
Angae sevvaanam sirikkumThere, the red sky smiles
Adhu ingae en kannam pazhikkumIt mocks my cheek here
Male :Kannea en kinnam pathinthaalMale: My dear, if my cup touches it
Innum maenmelum sivakkumIt will turn even redder
Female :Ketkindra neraththil ondruFemale: One thing when asked
Male :Naan ketkkaamal aayiram unduMale: There are a thousand things even without asking
Male
Manathukku theriyum ennaiMy heart knows about me
Naan maranthathillai naan unnaiI have never forgotten you
Male
Thodarattum idhupol uravuLet a relationship like this continue
Female :Nee thottathum aanantha ninaivuFemale: The moment you touch me, it brings blissful memories
Male :AahaahhahaMale: Aahaahhaha
Malarattum kankalil azhaguLet beauty bloom in the eyes
Female :Manam mayangattum nee alli thazhuFemale: Let the mind be entranced, embrace me tightly
Male :Valarattum idhu pol inimaiMale: Let sweetness like this grow
Female :Ini varuvathundo sol thanimaiFemale: Will loneliness ever come again, tell me
Female
Manathukku theriyum ennaiMy heart knows about me
Male :AahhaaMale: Aahhaa
Female :Maranthathillai naan unnaiFemale: I have never forgotten you
Female :Idhuvarai ilaiyuthirkalamFemale: Until now, it was autumn
Male :Inimael thalir vidum kolamMale: From now on, it is a blooming season
Female
Manathukku theriyum ennaiMy heart knows about me
Male :Naan maranthathillai naan unnaiMale: I have never forgotten you
Both :Laalaalaalaa…..laalalalalaalaa…..mmmhmmheem….Both: Laalaalaalaa.....laalalalalaalaa.....mmmhmmheem....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet depicts two lovers expressing their enduring affection and excitement for their shared future. They reflect on their past separation as an autumn that has now given way to a vibrant spring of togetherness. Through playful banter, metaphors of nature, and devotion, the song captures their joy, deep emotional bond, and eagerness to embrace love without any lingering loneliness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Idhuvarai ilaiyuthirkaalam / Inimael thalir vidum kolam

Autumn (ilaiyuthirkaalam) symbolizes past hardships or separation, while spring (thalir vidum kolam) represents a new beginning filled with love.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Malarattum kankalil azhagu / Manam mayangattum nee alli thazhu / Valarattum idhu pol inimai

The suffix '-attum' repeated at the line endings ('Malarattum', 'mayangattum', 'Valarattum') forms Iyaibu, emphasizing wishful expression and lyrical rhythm.

Alliteration & Rhyme (Monai)

Angae sevvaanam sirikkum / Adhu ingae en kannam pazhikkum

Use of similar sounding words ('sevvaanam sirikkum' and 'kannam pazhikkum') creates melodic rhythm and poetic harmony.

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Trivia

This song features music composed by legendary singer-composer A. M. Raja, who also sang the male vocals alongside his wife, the famed playback singer Jikki. Their real-life chemistry shines through in this sweet duet written by Vaali for the 1975 movie Enakkoru Magan Pirappan.

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