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Lyrics & meaning

Mane Nane

From Sendhoorapandi · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. N. Surendar, Swarnalatha
Music director
Deva
Details
Sendhoorapandi1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Maanae naanae saranam saranamOh deer-like beauty, I seek refuge, I seek refuge
Madiyin melaeUpon your lap
Manadhil yaedho salanam salanamThere is some agitation in my heart
Mazhai vandhaalaeWhen the rain arrives
Maanae naanae saranam saranamOh deer-like beauty, I seek refuge, I seek refuge
Madiyin melaeUpon your lap
Manadhil yaedho salanam salanamThere is some agitation in my heart
Mazhai vandhaalaeWhen the rain arrives
Female
Oor thoongum raathiri naeramAt night time when the village sleeps
Ila manathil ethanai thaabamHow much yearning is in the young heart?
Oor thoongum raathiri naeramAt night time when the village sleeps
Ila manathil ethanai thaabamHow much yearning is in the young heart?
Male
Neeraadu ila mayilaeBathe in the rain, my young peacock
Saeval koovum varaiyinilaeUntil the rooster crows in the morning
Female
Maanae naanae saranam saranamOh deer-like beauty, I seek refuge, I seek refuge
Madiyin melaeUpon your lap
Manadhil yaedho salanam salanamThere is some agitation in my heart
Mazhai vandhaalaeWhen the rain arrives
Male
Aadai nanaindhirukkaAs clothes get soaked in rain
Aasai theeyai moottaadhaaDoesn't it kindle the flame of desire?
Aathaadi kaalai kandruOh my, won't the young calf
Vaalai mella aattaadhaaGently wag its tail?
Female
Dhaegam thazhuviEmbracing the body tenderly
Oru yaagam seiya koodaadhaaCan't we perform a sacred ritual of love?
Kaadhoram kanni poovumBeside the ear, won't the virgin flower
Kaadhal vaedham odhaadhaaRecite the sacred hymns of love?
Male
Minsaara minnal ondruLike an electric bolt of lightning
Mella mella paayaFlowing slowly and gently
Female
Meettaadha veenai undhanAn unplayed veena lies down
Maarbin meedhu saayaLeaning upon your chest
Male
Pudhu raagam narambugalilA new melody in the nerves
Uruvaagum nodi pozhudhilIn the instant it takes form
Female
Maanae naanae saranam saranamOh deer-like beauty, I seek refuge, I seek refuge
Madiyin melaeUpon your lap
Male :Manadhil yaedho salanam salanamThere is some agitation in my heart
Mazhai vandhaalaeWhen the rain arrives
Male
Paadha kolusu konjum paadhamThe foot with tinkling anklets
Enna poo chendaaIs it a bouquet of flowers?
Naan theendum angam ellaamEvery part of the body that I touch
Thitthikkindra karkandaaIs sweet like rock candy
Female
Poovil kudiyirukkaTo dwell inside a flower
Neeyum enna ponvandaaAre you a golden beetle?
Naan thaanae unnai enniIs there a single day
Sindhikkaadha naal undaaWhen I haven't thought of you?
Male
Aagaayam pothu konduWhen the heavens open up
Thanneer vidum podhuAnd pour down torrents of rain
Female
Aagaadhu endru sollumWhere is the crowd here
Koottam ingu yaedhuTo say that it shouldn't happen?
Male
Oru paadhi kulirndhadhennaWhy is one half feeling cold?
Maru paadhi kodhippadhennaWhy is the other half boiling hot?
Female
Maanae naanae saranam saranamOh deer-like beauty, I seek refuge, I seek refuge
Madiyin melaeUpon your lap
Manadhil yaedho salanam salanamThere is some agitation in my heart
Mazhai vandhaalaeWhen the rain arrives
Male
Maanae naanae saranam saranamOh deer-like beauty, I seek refuge, I seek refuge
Madiyin melaeUpon your lap
Manadhil yaedho salanam salanamThere is some agitation in my heart
Mazhai vandhaalaeWhen the rain arrives
Female
Oor thoongum raathiri naeramAt night time when the village sleeps
Ila manathil ethanai thaabamHow much yearning is in the young heart?
Oor thoongum raathiri naeramAt night time when the village sleeps
Ila manathil ethanai thaabamHow much yearning is in the young heart?
Male
Neeraadu ila mayilaeBathe in the rain, my young peacock
Saeval koovum varaiyinilaeUntil the rooster crows in the morning
Female
Maanae naanae saranam saranamOh deer-like beauty, I seek refuge, I seek refuge
Madiyin melaeUpon your lap
Male :Manadhil yaedho salanam salanamThere is some agitation in my heart
Mazhai vandhaalaeWhen the rain arrives

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic track captures the passionate dialogue and intimate feelings between two lovers on a rainy night while the world around them slumbers. Rain serves as the central atmospheric element, symbolizing awakening desires, warmth amidst cool weather, and the surrender of love. The song poetically contrasts the stillness of the night with the emotional surge felt by the couple, using rich metaphors of nature, music, and divine refuge.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

Maanae naanae saranam saranam / Madiyin melae / Manadhil yaedho salanam salanam / Mazhai vandhaalae

Repetition of the 'Ma' sound across lines ('Maanae', 'Madiyin', 'Manadhil', 'Mazhai') creates a melodic rhythm.

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Meettaadha veenai undhan / Maarbin meedhu saaya

Comparing the beloved to an unplayed string instrument ('veena') awaiting the touch of love.

Contrast / Antithesis

Oru paadhi kulirndhadhenna / Maru paadhi kodhippadhenna

Contrasting sensations of cold and warmth caused simultaneously by rain and desire.

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Trivia

The song is from the 1993 Tamil action drama 'Sendhoorapandi', starring Vijay and Vijayakanth. Music was composed by Deva, with iconic lyrics penned by Vaali and vocals performed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.

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