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Lyrics & meaning

Maniyosaiyum Kai Valaiyosaiyum

From Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Maniyosaiyum kai valaiyosaiyumThe sound of bells and the sound of bangles on hands,
Aanatha raagam solla naan ketkkiraenAs they express a joyful melody, I listen.
Unnai aagayam bhoomiyengum naan paarkkiraenI see you everywhere across the sky and the earth.
Male
Maniyosaiyum kai valaiyosaiyumThe sound of bells and the sound of bangles on hands,
Aanatha raagam solla naan ketkkiraenAs they express a joyful melody, I listen.
Unnai aagayam bhoomiyengum naan paarkkiraenI see you everywhere across the sky and the earth.
Female
Aa…..aa…..maniyosaiyum kai valaiyosaiyumAa... aa... the sound of bells and the sound of bangles on hands,
Aanatha raagam solla naan ketkkiraenAs they express a joyful melody, I listen.
Unnai aagayam bhoomiyengum naan paarkkiraenI see you everywhere across the sky and the earth.
Male
Ravi varamanai azhaiththu vara sollavoShall I ask Raja Ravi Varma to be summoned?
Adi rathi devi unai ezhuthi thara sollavoHey Rathi Devi, shall I ask him to paint you and give it to us?
Ravi varamanai azhaiththu vara sollavoShall I ask Raja Ravi Varma to be summoned?
Adi rathi devi unai ezhuthi thara sollavoHey Rathi Devi, shall I ask him to paint you and give it to us?
Female
Kavi varaman neeyoruvan pothaathoIsn't a gifted poet like you enough?
Kavi varaman nee oruvan pothaathoIsn't a gifted poet like you enough?
En kalaivannam nee varainthaal aagaathoWouldn't it be wonderful if you drew my artistic form?
Male
ManiyosaiyumThe sound of bells...
Female :Kai valaiyosaiyumFemale: And the sound of bangles...
Male :Aanatha raagam solla naan ketkkiraenMale: As they express a joyful melody, I listen.
Female :Unnai aagayam bhoomiyengum naan paarkkiraenFemale: I see you everywhere across the sky and the earth.
Male
Brindavanam ezhunthu nadamaadumoWould the sacred Brindavan rise up and dance?
Shuruthi pisangaamal adhu kooda tamil paadumoWithout missing the pitch, would even that sing in Tamil?
Brindavanam ezhunthu nadamaadumoWould the sacred Brindavan rise up and dance?
Shuruthi pisangaamal adhu kooda tamil paadumoWithout missing the pitch, would even that sing in Tamil?
Female
Silai kooda nee azhaiththaal vaaraathoIf you call, wouldn't even a statue come alive?
Silai kooda nee azhaiththaal vaaraathoIf you call, wouldn't even a statue come alive?
Adhu dhinanthorum un ninaivil paadaathoWouldn't it sing daily in your memory?
Male
ManiyosaiyumThe sound of bells...
Female :HaaFemale: Haa
Male :Kai valaiyosaiyumMale: And the sound of bangles...
Female :HaaFemale: Haa
Male :Aanatha raagam solla naan ketkkiraenMale: As they express a joyful melody, I listen.
Female :Haa….aa….aaa…..Female: Haa....aa....aaa.....
Male :Unnai aagayam bhoomiyengum naan paarkkiraenMale: I see you everywhere across the sky and the earth.
Female :Haa….aa….aaa…..Female: Haa....aa....aaa.....
Female
ManiyosaiyumThe sound of bells...
Male :HaaMale: Haa
Female :Kai valaiyosaiyumFemale: And the sound of bangles...
Male :HaaMale: Haa
Female :Aanatha raagam solla naan ketkkiraenFemale: As they express a joyful melody, I listen.
Male :Haa….aa….aaa…..Male: Haa....aa....aaa.....
Female :Unnai aagayam bhoomiyengum naan paarkkiraenFemale: I see you everywhere across the sky and the earth.
Male :Haa….aa….aaa…..Male: Haa....aa....aaa.....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet captures deep mutual admiration and love between two soulmates. The male lover marvels at his partner's divine beauty, comparing her to Rathi Devi and wishing to call the legendary painter Raja Ravi Varma to capture her elegance. The female lover responds by calling him a master poet whose art and voice are powerful enough to animate lifeless stone statues and make even the sacred garden of Brindavan dance in perfect musical pitch. Together, their deep connection causes them to perceive each other's presence everywhere between heaven and earth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Brindavanam ezhunthu nadamaadumo / Shuruthi pisangaamal adhu kooda tamil paadumo

Exaggeration used to emphasize poetic beauty, suggesting that the sacred Brindavan garden would rise to dance and sing Tamil songs accurately in pitch.

Allusion (Kurippeedu)

Ravi varamanai azhaiththu vara sollavo / Adi rathi devi unai ezhuthi thara sollavo

References famous historic and mythological figures like Raja Ravi Varma (the famous painter) and Rathi Devi (goddess of love and beauty) to heighten romantic compliment.

Auditory Imagery and Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Maniyosaiyum kai valaiyosaiyum

Repetition of 'osaiyum' creates a rhythmic auditory sensation mimicking the chiming of bells and bangles.

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Trivia

'Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai' (1982) features lyrics by legendary lyricist Vaali. The song uses classical artistic references, contrasting painterly aesthetics (Raja Ravi Varma) with musical/poetic art forms.

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