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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
Movie name
Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
12 Oct 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maniyosaiyum kai valaiyosaiyum
Aanatha raagam solla naan ketkkiraen
Unnai aagayam bhoomiyengum naan paarkkiraen
Maniyosaiyum kai valaiyosaiyum
Aanatha raagam solla naan ketkkiraen
Unnai aagayam bhoomiyengum naan paarkkiraen
Aa…..aa…..maniyosaiyum kai valaiyosaiyum
Aanatha raagam solla naan ketkkiraen
Unnai aagayam bhoomiyengum naan paarkkiraen
Ravi varamanai azhaiththu vara sollavo
Adi rathi devi unai ezhuthi thara sollavo
Ravi varamanai azhaiththu vara sollavo
Adi rathi devi unai ezhuthi thara sollavo
Kavi varaman neeyoruvan pothaatho
Kavi varaman nee oruvan pothaatho
En kalaivannam nee varainthaal aagaatho
Maniyosaiyum
Female :Kai valaiyosaiyum
Male :Aanatha raagam solla naan ketkkiraen
Female :Unnai aagayam bhoomiyengum naan paarkkiraen
Brindavanam ezhunthu nadamaadumo
Shuruthi pisangaamal adhu kooda tamil paadumo
Brindavanam ezhunthu nadamaadumo
Shuruthi pisangaamal adhu kooda tamil paadumo
Silai kooda nee azhaiththaal vaaraatho
Silai kooda nee azhaiththaal vaaraatho
Adhu dhinanthorum un ninaivil paadaatho
Maniyosaiyum
Female :Haa
Male :Kai valaiyosaiyum
Female :Haa
Male :Aanatha raagam solla naan ketkkiraen
Female :Haa….aa….aaa…..
Male :Unnai aagayam bhoomiyengum naan paarkkiraen
Female :Haa….aa….aaa…..
Maniyosaiyum
Male :Haa
Female :Kai valaiyosaiyum
Male :Haa
Female :Aanatha raagam solla naan ketkkiraen
Male :Haa….aa….aaa…..
Female :Unnai aagayam bhoomiyengum naan paarkkiraen
Male :Haa….aa….aaa…..
The sound of bells and the jingling of bangles
Sing a melody of joy, and I listen.
I see you everywhere across the sky and the earth.
The sound of bells and the jingling of bangles
Sing a melody of joy, and I listen.
I see you everywhere across the sky and the earth.
Aa... aa... The sound of bells and the jingling of bangles
Sing a melody of joy, and I listen.
I see you everywhere across the sky and the earth.
Shall I ask painter Ravi Varma to be brought here?
My lovely Rathi (goddess of beauty), shall I ask him to paint your portrait?
Shall I ask painter Ravi Varma to be brought here?
My lovely Rathi, shall I ask him to paint your portrait?
Aren't you alone enough, my master of poetry?
Aren't you alone enough, my master of poetry?
Won't you paint my beauty yourself?
The sound of bells
Female: And the jingling of bangles
Male: Sing a melody of joy, and I listen.
Female: I see you everywhere across the sky and the earth.
Can the garden of Vrindavan rise and dance?
In perfect tune, can even that sing in Tamil?
Can the garden of Vrindavan rise and dance?
In perfect tune, can even that sing in Tamil?
Even a statue would come if you call, wouldn't it?
Even a statue would come if you call, wouldn't it?
Won't it sing every day in your memory?
The sound of bells
Female: Ha
Male: And the jingling of bangles
Female: Ha
Male: Sing a melody of joy, and I listen.
Female: Ha... aa... aaa...
Male: I see you everywhere across the sky and the earth.
Female: Ha... aa... aaa...
The sound of bells
Male: Ha
Female: And the jingling of bangles
Male: Ha
Female: Sing a melody of joy, and I listen.
Male: Ha... aa... aaa...
Female: I see you everywhere across the sky and the earth.
Male: Ha... aa... aaa...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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