- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Tharaiyil Vazhum Meengal
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Manmathan Koyilil from the 1981 film Tharaiyil Vazhum Meengal is a romantic song composed by Chandrabose with lyrics by Kannadasan, rendered by P. Jayachandran. The song celebrates romantic intimacy and the exquisite beauty of the beloved, comparing her grace to celestial maidens like Urvashi, Menaka, Rambha, and Tilottama. The lover expresses his adoration and prays that the joy initiated on this day continues throughout their lives.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moni / Initial Rhyme (Alliteration)
“Manmathan koyilil / Mangala oasaigal / Mangaiyin sorgangal”
Repetition of the initial 'Ma' sound in consecutive lines creates rhythm and melodic flow.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Aalilai thalir podra ilam meniyo”
Compares the beloved's tender form to a soft banyan leaf using the comparative word 'podra'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Sevvithazh sugamaana thirumanthiram”
Directly equates the woman's red lips to a sacred, blissful chant.
Mythological Allusion
“Oorvasi menagai rambai thilothamai”
References the four primary celestial apsaras of Hindu mythology to illustrate ultimate beauty.
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Trivia
Tharaiyil Vazhum Meengal (1981) features music by Chandrabose, who was known for blending folk and classical Tamil melodies with contemporary orchestration. The song highlights Kannadasan's signature style of combining classical Tamil metaphors with accessible romantic imagery.
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