Manmadan Ambu
From Manmadhan Ambu · 2010
- Lyricist
- Kamal Haasan
- Singer
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Music director
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Details
- Manmadhan Ambu2010
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Manmadhan ambhu… | Cupid's arrow... |
| Male | |
| Hei jora parakkudhae | Hey, it flies in grand style |
| Seera sorugudhae | It pierces with precision |
| Koora irukkudhae | It is sharp and keen |
| Oora kalakkudhae | It stirs up the entire town |
| Male | |
| Hey..hey ..hey… | Hey..hey..hey... |
| Male | |
| Hei megam karukkudhae | Hey, dark clouds gather |
| Saaral adikkudhae | A light drizzle showers down |
| Dhegam kodhikkudhae | The body boils with heat |
| Kaadhal parakkudhae ..hey..hey | Love flies in the air..hey..hey |
| Male | |
| Hei evanaiyum evalaiyum | Hey, any man or any woman |
| Tholaikkira baanam | It is the arrow that makes them lose themselves |
| Janaththogai perukkum sirubaanam | A small arrow that multiplies the population |
| Male | |
| Hei kanavilum nanavilum | Hey, in dreams and in reality |
| Thorathura baanam | It is the arrow that chases you |
| Kavalaiya pokkidum perumbaanam | A great arrow that removes all worries |
| Male | |
| Man madhan ambu…….. | Cupid's arrow... |
| Manmadhan ambu | Cupid's arrow |
| Manmadhan ambu | Cupid's arrow |
| Idhu kuththaadha nenjula | In a heart it hasn't pierced yet |
| Vidaadhu nammala | It will not leave us alone |
| Nambu nambu | Believe it, believe it |
| Male | |
| Manmadhan ambu | Cupid's arrow |
| Manmadhan ambu | Cupid's arrow |
| Idhu ettaadha thisaiyum | There is no direction it cannot reach |
| Vettaadha kaniyum illa nambu | And no fruit it cannot pluck, believe it |
| Chorus | |
| Manmadhan ambu | Cupid's arrow |
| Manmadhan ambu | Cupid's arrow |
| Male | |
| Aei saaraayam thokkudhae | Hey, even liquor falls short before it |
| Bodha thalaikkerudhae | Intoxication rushes to the head |
| Naaraayanan naamamae | Even praising Lord Narayana's name |
| Ambu nenjil paayudae | Is forgotten when this arrow pierces the heart |
| Hoo..hey hae…. | Hoo..hey hae.... |
| Male | |
| Aei veenaa pora solla | Hey, words spoken in vain |
| Thaana padikkidhae | Learn to speak themselves |
| Thaanaa thedivandhu | Coming on their own accord |
| Kooda solludhae | They speak along |
| Hoo..hey hae… | Hoo..hey hae... |
| Male | |
| Oh..thani thani aala | Oh.. separate individuals |
| Onnaa serththu | Bringing them together as one |
| Uyir seiyum | Creating life itself |
| Manmadha baanam | Is Cupid's arrow |
| Male | |
| Oh..karumbula katti | Oh.. shot from a bow of sugarcane |
| Eiyura baanam | The arrow that is aimed |
| Irumburugum | Even iron melts before it |
| Manmadha baanam | Cupid's arrow |
| Male | |
| Man madhan ambu…….. | Cupid's arrow... |
| Manmadhan ambu | Cupid's arrow |
| Manmadhan ambu | Cupid's arrow |
| Idhu kuththaadha nenjula | In a heart it hasn't pierced yet |
| Vidaadhu nammala | It will not leave us alone |
| Nambu nambu | Believe it, believe it |
| Male | |
| Manmadhan ambu…uuu… | Cupid's arrow...uuu... |
| Manmadhan ambu..uu…uuu… | Cupid's arrow..uu...uuu... |
| Idhu ettaadha thisaiyum | There is no direction it cannot reach |
| Vettaadha kaniyum illada.. nambu | And no fruit it cannot pluck, man.. believe it |
| Chorus | |
| ………………… | ............... |
| Male | |
| Manmadhan ambu | Cupid's arrow |
| Idhu kuththaadha nenjula | In a heart it hasn't pierced yet |
| Vidaadhu nammala | It will not leave us alone |
| Male | |
| Manmadhan ambu…uuu… | Cupid's arrow...uuu... |
| Manmadhan ambu…uu..uu… | Cupid's arrow...uu..uu... |
| Idhu ettaadha thisaiyum | There is no direction it cannot reach |
| Vettaadha kaniyum illada..oh ho ho | And no fruit it cannot pluck, man.. oh ho ho |
| Male | |
| Veeran aanaalum | Be it a valiant warrior |
| Sooran aanaalum | Be it a mighty hero |
| Maaran ambuthaan | It is Cupid's arrow alone |
| Aala padham paarkkudhae | That tests a person's vulnerability |
| Male | |
| Hei hei hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei hei hei |
| Male | |
| Aei thaaram aanaalum | Be it a legally wedded wife |
| Soaram ponaalum | Or someone who strays astray |
| Kaaman leelaithan | Cupid's play of love |
| Angum arangerudhu | Unfolds everywhere |
| Male | |
| Aei thairiyam illaa | Hey, even a person without courage |
| Aalaiyum kooda thatti ezhuppum | Will be woken up and shaken by |
| Manmadhan ambu | Cupid's arrow |
| Male | |
| Thaamarai ilaiyaa | Like a lotus leaf |
| Nee irundhaalum | Even if you remain detached |
| Nanaichuppudum | It will drench you completely |
| Manmadhan ambu….. | Cupid's arrow..... |
| Male | |
| Man madhan ambu…hei….. | Cupid's arrow...hei..... |
| Manmadhan ambu ..hei | Cupid's arrow ..hei |
| Manmadhan ambu | Cupid's arrow |
| Idhu kuththaadha nenjula | In a heart it hasn't pierced yet |
| Vidaadhu nammala | It will not leave us alone |
| Nambu nambu nambu | Believe it, believe it, believe it |
| Male | |
| Manmadhan ambu…uuu… | Cupid's arrow...uuu... |
| Manmadhan ambu..uu…uuu… | Cupid's arrow..uu...uuu... |
| Idhu ettaadha thisaiyum | There is no direction it cannot reach |
| Vettaadha kaniyum illa.. nambu | And no fruit it cannot pluck.. believe it |
| Chorus | |
| {Ambu ambu ambu | {Arrow arrow arrow, arrow arrow arrow, arrow arrow, Cupid's arrow} (2) |
| Amhu ambu ambu | Cupid's arrow... |
| Ambu ambu | Cupid's arrow... |
| Man madhan ambu} (2) | |
| Male | |
| Man madhan ambu… | |
| Man madhan ambu… | |
மன்மதன் அம்பு
Cupid's arrow...
ஹேய் ஜோரா
பறக்குதே சீரா சொருகுதே
கூரா இருக்குதே
ஊரக்கலக்குதே
Hey, it flies in grand style
It pierces with precision
It is sharp and keen
It stirs up the entire town
ஹே ஹே ஹே
Hey..hey..hey...
ஹேய் மேகம்
கருக்குதே சாரல்
அடிக்குதே தேகம்
கொதிக்குதே காதல்
பறக்குதே ஹே ஹே
Hey, dark clouds gather
A light drizzle showers down
The body boils with heat
Love flies in the air..hey..hey
ஹேய் எவனையும்
எவளையும் தொலைக்கிற
பானம் ஜனத்தொகைப்
பெருக்கும் சிறுபானம்
Hey, any man or any woman
It is the arrow that makes them lose themselves
A small arrow that multiplies the population
ஹேய் கனவிலும்
நனவிலும் தொரத்துற
பானம் கவலையப்போக்கிடும்
பெரும்பானம்
Hey, in dreams and in reality
It is the arrow that chases you
A great arrow that removes all worries
மன் மதன் அம்பு
மன்மதன் அம்பு மன்மதன்
அம்பு இது குத்தாத நெஞ்சுல
விடாது நம்மல நம்பு நம்பு
Cupid's arrow...
Cupid's arrow
Cupid's arrow
In a heart it hasn't pierced yet
It will not leave us alone
Believe it, believe it
மன்மதன் அம்பு
மன்மதன் அம்பு இது
எட்டாத திசையும் வெட்டாத
கனியும் இல்ல நம்பு
Cupid's arrow
Cupid's arrow
There is no direction it cannot reach
And no fruit it cannot pluck, believe it
மன்மதன் அம்பு
மன்மதன் அம்பு
Cupid's arrow
Cupid's arrow
ஏய் சாராயம்
தோக்குதே போதை
தலைக்கேறுதே நாராயணன்
நாமமே அம்பு நெஞ்சில் பாயுதே
ஹோ ஹே ஹே
Hey, even liquor falls short before it
Intoxication rushes to the head
Even praising Lord Narayana's name
Is forgotten when this arrow pierces the heart
Hoo..hey hae....
ஏய் வீணா போர
சொல்ல தானா படிக்கிதே
தானா தேடிவந்து
கூடச்சொல்லுதே ஹோ
ஹே ஹே
Hey, words spoken in vain
Learn to speak themselves
Coming on their own accord
They speak along
Hoo..hey hae...
ஓ தனித்தனி ஆள
ஒன்னா சேர்த்து உயிர்
செய்யும் மன்மத பானம்
Oh.. separate individuals
Bringing them together as one
Creating life itself
Is Cupid's arrow
ஓ கரும்புல கட்டி
எய்யுற பானம் இரும்புருகும்
மன்மத பானம்
Oh.. shot from a bow of sugarcane
The arrow that is aimed
Even iron melts before it
Cupid's arrow
மன் மதன் அம்பு
மன்மதன் அம்பு மன்மதன்
அம்பு இது குத்தாத நெஞ்சுல
விடாது நம்மல நம்பு நம்பு
Cupid's arrow...
Cupid's arrow
Cupid's arrow
In a heart it hasn't pierced yet
It will not leave us alone
Believe it, believe it
மன்மதன் அம்பு
மன்மதன் அம்பு இது
எட்டாத திசையும் வெட்டாத
கனியும் இல்ல நம்பு
Cupid's arrow...uuu...
Cupid's arrow..uu...uuu...
There is no direction it cannot reach
And no fruit it cannot pluck, man.. believe it
........................
...............
மன்மதன் அம்பு
இது குத்தாத நெஞ்சுல
விடாது நம்மல
Cupid's arrow
In a heart it hasn't pierced yet
It will not leave us alone
மன்மதன் அம்பு
மன்மதன் அம்பு இது
எட்டாத திசையும் வெட்டாத
கனியும் இல்லடா ஓ ஹோ
ஹோ
Cupid's arrow...uuu...
Cupid's arrow...uu..uu...
There is no direction it cannot reach
And no fruit it cannot pluck, man.. oh ho ho
வீரன் ஆனாலும்
சூரன் ஆனாலும் மாறன்
அம்புதான் ஆள பதம்
பார்க்குதே
Be it a valiant warrior
Be it a mighty hero
It is Cupid's arrow alone
That tests a person's vulnerability
ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய்
Hei hei hei hei hei hei
ஏய் தாரம் ஆனாலும்
சோரம் போனாலும் காமன்
லீலைதான் அங்கும்
அரங்கேறுது
Be it a legally wedded wife
Or someone who strays astray
Cupid's play of love
Unfolds everywhere
ஏய் தைரியம்
இல்லா ஆளையும்கூட
தட்டி எழுப்பும் மன்மதன்
அம்பு
Hey, even a person without courage
Will be woken up and shaken by
Cupid's arrow
தாமரை இலையா
நீ இருந்தாலும் நனைச்சுப்புடும்
மன்மதன் அம்பு
Like a lotus leaf
Even if you remain detached
It will drench you completely
Cupid's arrow.....
மன் மதன் அம்பு ஹேய்
மன்மதன் அம்பு ஹேய் மன்மதன்
அம்பு இது குத்தாத நெஞ்சுல
விடாது நம்மல நம்பு நம்பு
Cupid's arrow...hei.....
Cupid's arrow ..hei
Cupid's arrow
In a heart it hasn't pierced yet
It will not leave us alone
Believe it, believe it, believe it
மன்மதன் அம்பு
மன்மதன் அம்பு இது
எட்டாத திசையும் வெட்டாத
கனியும் இல்ல நம்பு
Cupid's arrow...uuu...
Cupid's arrow..uu...uuu...
There is no direction it cannot reach
And no fruit it cannot pluck.. believe it
{ அம்பு அம்பு அம்பு
அம்பு அம்பு அம்பு அம்பு
அம்பு மன்மதன் அம்பு } (2)
{Arrow arrow arrow, arrow arrow arrow, arrow arrow, Cupid's arrow} (2)
Cupid's arrow...
Cupid's arrow...
மன்மதன் அம்பு
மன்மதன் அம்பு
Manmadhan ambhu…
Cupid's arrow...
Hei jora parakkudhae
Hey, it flies in grand style
Seera sorugudhae
It pierces with precision
Koora irukkudhae
It is sharp and keen
Oora kalakkudhae
It stirs up the entire town
Hey..hey ..hey…
Hey..hey..hey...
Hei megam karukkudhae
Hey, dark clouds gather
Saaral adikkudhae
A light drizzle showers down
Dhegam kodhikkudhae
The body boils with heat
Kaadhal parakkudhae ..hey..hey
Love flies in the air..hey..hey
Hei evanaiyum evalaiyum
Hey, any man or any woman
Tholaikkira baanam
It is the arrow that makes them lose themselves
Janaththogai perukkum sirubaanam
A small arrow that multiplies the population
Hei kanavilum nanavilum
Hey, in dreams and in reality
Thorathura baanam
It is the arrow that chases you
Kavalaiya pokkidum perumbaanam
A great arrow that removes all worries
Man madhan ambu……..
Cupid's arrow...
Manmadhan ambu
Cupid's arrow
Manmadhan ambu
Cupid's arrow
Idhu kuththaadha nenjula
In a heart it hasn't pierced yet
Vidaadhu nammala
It will not leave us alone
Nambu nambu
Believe it, believe it
Manmadhan ambu
Cupid's arrow
Manmadhan ambu
Cupid's arrow
Idhu ettaadha thisaiyum
There is no direction it cannot reach
Vettaadha kaniyum illa nambu
And no fruit it cannot pluck, believe it
Manmadhan ambu
Cupid's arrow
Manmadhan ambu
Cupid's arrow
Aei saaraayam thokkudhae
Hey, even liquor falls short before it
Bodha thalaikkerudhae
Intoxication rushes to the head
Naaraayanan naamamae
Even praising Lord Narayana's name
Ambu nenjil paayudae
Is forgotten when this arrow pierces the heart
Hoo..hey hae….
Hoo..hey hae....
Aei veenaa pora solla
Hey, words spoken in vain
Thaana padikkidhae
Learn to speak themselves
Thaanaa thedivandhu
Coming on their own accord
Kooda solludhae
They speak along
Hoo..hey hae…
Hoo..hey hae...
Oh..thani thani aala
Oh.. separate individuals
Onnaa serththu
Bringing them together as one
Uyir seiyum
Creating life itself
Manmadha baanam
Is Cupid's arrow
Oh..karumbula katti
Oh.. shot from a bow of sugarcane
Eiyura baanam
The arrow that is aimed
Irumburugum
Even iron melts before it
Manmadha baanam
Cupid's arrow
Man madhan ambu……..
Cupid's arrow...
Manmadhan ambu
Cupid's arrow
Manmadhan ambu
Cupid's arrow
Idhu kuththaadha nenjula
In a heart it hasn't pierced yet
Vidaadhu nammala
It will not leave us alone
Nambu nambu
Believe it, believe it
Manmadhan ambu…uuu…
Cupid's arrow...uuu...
Manmadhan ambu..uu…uuu…
Cupid's arrow..uu...uuu...
Idhu ettaadha thisaiyum
There is no direction it cannot reach
Vettaadha kaniyum illada.. nambu
And no fruit it cannot pluck, man.. believe it
…………………
...............
Manmadhan ambu
Cupid's arrow
Idhu kuththaadha nenjula
In a heart it hasn't pierced yet
Vidaadhu nammala
It will not leave us alone
Manmadhan ambu…uuu…
Cupid's arrow...uuu...
Manmadhan ambu…uu..uu…
Cupid's arrow...uu..uu...
Idhu ettaadha thisaiyum
There is no direction it cannot reach
Vettaadha kaniyum illada..oh ho ho
And no fruit it cannot pluck, man.. oh ho ho
Veeran aanaalum
Be it a valiant warrior
Sooran aanaalum
Be it a mighty hero
Maaran ambuthaan
It is Cupid's arrow alone
Aala padham paarkkudhae
That tests a person's vulnerability
Hei hei hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei hei hei
Aei thaaram aanaalum
Be it a legally wedded wife
Soaram ponaalum
Or someone who strays astray
Kaaman leelaithan
Cupid's play of love
Angum arangerudhu
Unfolds everywhere
Aei thairiyam illaa
Hey, even a person without courage
Aalaiyum kooda thatti ezhuppum
Will be woken up and shaken by
Manmadhan ambu
Cupid's arrow
Thaamarai ilaiyaa
Like a lotus leaf
Nee irundhaalum
Even if you remain detached
Nanaichuppudum
It will drench you completely
Manmadhan ambu…..
Cupid's arrow.....
Man madhan ambu…hei…..
Cupid's arrow...hei.....
Manmadhan ambu ..hei
Cupid's arrow ..hei
Manmadhan ambu
Cupid's arrow
Idhu kuththaadha nenjula
In a heart it hasn't pierced yet
Vidaadhu nammala
It will not leave us alone
Nambu nambu nambu
Believe it, believe it, believe it
Manmadhan ambu…uuu…
Cupid's arrow...uuu...
Manmadhan ambu..uu…uuu…
Cupid's arrow..uu...uuu...
Idhu ettaadha thisaiyum
There is no direction it cannot reach
Vettaadha kaniyum illa.. nambu
And no fruit it cannot pluck.. believe it
{Ambu ambu ambu
{Arrow arrow arrow, arrow arrow arrow, arrow arrow, Cupid's arrow} (2)
Amhu ambu ambu
Cupid's arrow...
Ambu ambu
Cupid's arrow...
Man madhan ambu} (2)
Man madhan ambu…
Man madhan ambu…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Manmadhan Ambu' serves as the high-energy title track for the 2010 romantic comedy starring Kamal Haasan. Penned by Kamal Haasan himself, the lyrics celebrate the unstoppable, universal, and transformative power of Cupid's arrow (love). Through playful imagery and rhythmic rhyming, the song describes how love spares no one—whether a warrior, a hero, a timid person, or someone trying to remain detached like water on a lotus leaf.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Hei jora parakkudhae / Seera sorugudhae / Koora irukkudhae / Oora kalakkudhae”
The usage of matching ending syllables like 'parakkudhae', 'sorugudhae', 'irukkudhae', and 'kalakkudhae' creates a quick, energetic rhythmic flow.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Irumburugum Manmadha baanam”
Describing Cupid's arrow as capable of melting solid iron highlights the extreme, irresistible intensity of love.
Metaphor
“Thaamarai ilaiyaa nee irundhaalum nanaichuppudum”
Comparing a human trying to stay unaffected by love to a lotus leaf ('Thaamarai ilai') that repels water, yet love manages to wet it anyway.
Etukai (Second letter rhyming)
“Aei saaraayam thokkudhae / Bodha thalaikkerudhae”
The second consonant 'ra' matches across adjacent lines, maintaining traditional Tamil poetic harmony.
Did you know?
Trivia
The music for 'Manmadhan Ambu' was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, and the track was sung by Kamal Haasan alongside Devi Sri Prasad. Kamal Haasan wrote the lyrics for all songs in this movie soundtrack.
Keep listening
More from Manmadhan Ambu
Manmadhan Ambu
Manmadhan Ambu
Manmadhan Ambu
Manmadhan Ambu
Manmadhan Ambu