Manmadha Leelai
From Manmadha Leelai · 1976
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Manmadha Leelai1976
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Manmatha leelai | The playful game of Love |
| Mayakkuthu aalai | Mesmerizes a person |
| Manthiram polae | Like a magical spell |
| Suzhaluthu kalai | This art spins around |
| Male | |
| Manmatha leelai | The playful game of Love |
| Mayakkuthu aalai | Mesmerizes a person |
| Manthiram polae | Like a magical spell |
| Suzhaluthu kalai | This art spins around |
| Male | |
| Mayakkam pirakka vaikkum | It gives rise to intoxication |
| Urundu pirandu nirkkum | Standing in rolling and tumbling forms |
| Vadivangal undu | There are various shapes |
| Whistling :……………………….. | [Whistling] |
| Male | |
| Mayakkum pirakka vaikkum | It gives rise to intoxication |
| Urundu pirandu nirkkum | Standing in rolling and tumbling forms |
| Vadivangal undu | There are various shapes |
| Enakku enakku endru | Thinking 'Mine, mine' |
| Thanakkul ninaithu kondu | Believing within oneself |
| Thodarbavar undu | There are those who pursue |
| Male | |
| Manmatha leelai | The playful game of Love |
| Mayakkuthu aalai | Mesmerizes a person |
| Manthiram polae | Like a magical spell |
| Suzhaluthu kalai | This art spins around |
| Male | |
| Sirikkindra pengalai | To the eyes that gaze upon |
| Parkindra kannukku | Women who are smiling |
| Azhaippathu pol oru sitha thudippu | There is a mental pulse that feels like a call |
| Ah ahaa…. hey hey… zu zu.. ah ahha… | [Vocalizations] |
| Male | |
| Sirikkindra pengalai | To the eyes that gaze upon |
| Parkindra kannukku | Women who are smiling |
| Azhaippathu pol oru sitha thudippu | There is a mental pulse that feels like a call |
| Chidambara ragasiyam arinthukolla | To discover the secret of Chidambaram |
| Avan saagasam purivathu enna nadippu | What acting he does while performing grand feats |
| Chidambara ragasiyam arinthukolla | To discover the secret of Chidambaram |
| Avan saagasam purivathu enna nadippu | What acting he does while performing grand feats |
| Male | |
| Ethanai kinnathil ittaalum | No matter how many cups it is poured into |
| Madhu athaniyum suvai ondraagum | All of that wine tastes the same |
| Male | |
| Ethanai kinnathil ittaalum | No matter how many cups it is poured into |
| Madhu athaniyum suvai ondraagum | All of that wine tastes the same |
| Siththira kinnathil baedham illai | There is no difference in the artistic cup |
| Un sinthaiyilaethaan baedhamada | The difference exists only in your mind |
| Ah ahaa…. hey hey… zu zu.. ah ahha… | [Vocalizations] |
| Male | |
| Aandavan vaarisu velmurugan | Lord Murugan is the heir to God |
| Antha aadhavan vaarisu vennilavu | The glowing moon is the heir to the sun |
| Aandavan vaarisu velmurugan | Lord Murugan is the heir to God |
| Antha aadhavan vaarisu vennilavu | The glowing moon is the heir to the sun |
| Innoru vaarisu vendumendro | As if another heir was needed |
| Intha manmathan vaarisu vanthuvittaan | The heir of Manmadha (God of Love) has arrived |
| Innoru vaarisu vendumendro | As if another heir was needed |
| Intha manmathan vaarisu vanthuvittaan | The heir of Manmadha (God of Love) has arrived |
| Male | |
| Manmatha leelai | The playful game of Love |
| Mayakkuthu aalai | Mesmerizes a person |
| Manthiram polae | Like a magical spell |
| Suzhaluthu kalai | This art spins around |
மன்மதலீலை
மயக்குது ஆளை
மந்திரம் போலே
சுழலுது காளை
The playful game of Love
Mesmerizes a person
Like a magical spell
This art spins around
விசில் :
...............................
The playful game of Love
Mesmerizes a person
Like a magical spell
This art spins around
மன்மதலீலை
மயக்குது ஆளை
மந்திரம் போலே
சுழலுது காளை
It gives rise to intoxication
Standing in rolling and tumbling forms
There are various shapes
[Whistling]
வசனம் :
......................................
It gives rise to intoxication
Standing in rolling and tumbling forms
There are various shapes
Thinking 'Mine, mine'
Believing within oneself
There are those who pursue
மயக்கம் பிறக்க வைக்கும்
உருண்டு பிறண்டு நிற்கும்
வடிவங்கள் உண்டு
The playful game of Love
Mesmerizes a person
Like a magical spell
This art spins around
மயக்கம் பிறக்க வைக்கும்
உருண்டு பிறண்டு நிற்கும்
வடிவங்கள் உண்டு
எனக்கு எனக்கு என்று
தனக்குள் நினைத்துக்கொண்டு
தொடர்பவர் உண்டு
To the eyes that gaze upon
Women who are smiling
There is a mental pulse that feels like a call
[Vocalizations]
மன்மதலீலை
மயக்குது ஆளை
மந்திரம் போலே
சுழலுது காளை
To the eyes that gaze upon
Women who are smiling
There is a mental pulse that feels like a call
To discover the secret of Chidambaram
What acting he does while performing grand feats
To discover the secret of Chidambaram
What acting he does while performing grand feats
வசனம் :
......................................
No matter how many cups it is poured into
All of that wine tastes the same
சிரிக்கின்ற பெண்களை
பார்க்கின்ற கண்ணுக்கு
அழைப்பது போல் ஒரு சித்தத் துடிப்பு
சிதம்பர ரகசியம் அறிந்துக் கொள்ள
அவன் சாகசம் புரிவது என்ன நடிப்பு
சிதம்பர ரகசியம் அறிந்துக் கொள்ள
அவன் சாகசம் புரிவது என்ன நடிப்பு
No matter how many cups it is poured into
All of that wine tastes the same
There is no difference in the artistic cup
The difference exists only in your mind
[Vocalizations]
விசில் :
.............................
Lord Murugan is the heir to God
The glowing moon is the heir to the sun
Lord Murugan is the heir to God
The glowing moon is the heir to the sun
As if another heir was needed
The heir of Manmadha (God of Love) has arrived
As if another heir was needed
The heir of Manmadha (God of Love) has arrived
வசனம் :
.................................
The playful game of Love
Mesmerizes a person
Like a magical spell
This art spins around
எத்தனை கிண்ணத்தில் இட்டாலும்
மது அத்தனையும் சுவை ஒன்றாகும்
எத்தனை கிண்ணத்தில் இட்டாலும்
மது அத்தனையும் சுவை ஒன்றாகும்
சித்திர கிண்ணத்தில் பேதம் இல்லை
உன் சிந்தையிலேதான் பேதமடா
ஆ ஆஹா....ஹேய் ஹேய்....ஜு ஜு ஆஹ் ஆஹா
வசனம் :
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ஆண்டவன் வாரிசு வேல்முருகன்
அந்த ஆதவன் வாரிசு வெண்ணிலவு
ஆண்டவன் வாரிசு வேல்முருகன்
அந்த ஆதவன் வாரிசு வெண்ணிலவு
இன்னொரு வாரிசு வேண்டுமென்றோ
இந்த மன்மத வாரிசு வந்து விட்டான்
இன்னொரு வாரிசு வேண்டுமென்றோ
இந்த மன்மத வாரிசு வந்து விட்டான்
மன்மதலீலை
மயக்குது ஆளை
மந்திரம் போலே
சுழலுது காளை
Manmatha leelai
The playful game of Love
Mayakkuthu aalai
Mesmerizes a person
Manthiram polae
Like a magical spell
Suzhaluthu kalai
This art spins around
Manmatha leelai
The playful game of Love
Mayakkuthu aalai
Mesmerizes a person
Manthiram polae
Like a magical spell
Suzhaluthu kalai
This art spins around
Mayakkam pirakka vaikkum
It gives rise to intoxication
Urundu pirandu nirkkum
Standing in rolling and tumbling forms
Vadivangal undu
There are various shapes
Whistling :………………………..
[Whistling]
Mayakkum pirakka vaikkum
It gives rise to intoxication
Urundu pirandu nirkkum
Standing in rolling and tumbling forms
Vadivangal undu
There are various shapes
Enakku enakku endru
Thinking 'Mine, mine'
Thanakkul ninaithu kondu
Believing within oneself
Thodarbavar undu
There are those who pursue
Manmatha leelai
The playful game of Love
Mayakkuthu aalai
Mesmerizes a person
Manthiram polae
Like a magical spell
Suzhaluthu kalai
This art spins around
Sirikkindra pengalai
To the eyes that gaze upon
Parkindra kannukku
Women who are smiling
Azhaippathu pol oru sitha thudippu
There is a mental pulse that feels like a call
Ah ahaa…. hey hey… zu zu.. ah ahha…
[Vocalizations]
Sirikkindra pengalai
To the eyes that gaze upon
Parkindra kannukku
Women who are smiling
Azhaippathu pol oru sitha thudippu
There is a mental pulse that feels like a call
Chidambara ragasiyam arinthukolla
To discover the secret of Chidambaram
Avan saagasam purivathu enna nadippu
What acting he does while performing grand feats
Chidambara ragasiyam arinthukolla
To discover the secret of Chidambaram
Avan saagasam purivathu enna nadippu
What acting he does while performing grand feats
Ethanai kinnathil ittaalum
No matter how many cups it is poured into
Madhu athaniyum suvai ondraagum
All of that wine tastes the same
Ethanai kinnathil ittaalum
No matter how many cups it is poured into
Madhu athaniyum suvai ondraagum
All of that wine tastes the same
Siththira kinnathil baedham illai
There is no difference in the artistic cup
Un sinthaiyilaethaan baedhamada
The difference exists only in your mind
Ah ahaa…. hey hey… zu zu.. ah ahha…
[Vocalizations]
Aandavan vaarisu velmurugan
Lord Murugan is the heir to God
Antha aadhavan vaarisu vennilavu
The glowing moon is the heir to the sun
Aandavan vaarisu velmurugan
Lord Murugan is the heir to God
Antha aadhavan vaarisu vennilavu
The glowing moon is the heir to the sun
Innoru vaarisu vendumendro
As if another heir was needed
Intha manmathan vaarisu vanthuvittaan
The heir of Manmadha (God of Love) has arrived
Innoru vaarisu vendumendro
As if another heir was needed
Intha manmathan vaarisu vanthuvittaan
The heir of Manmadha (God of Love) has arrived
Manmatha leelai
The playful game of Love
Mayakkuthu aalai
Mesmerizes a person
Manthiram polae
Like a magical spell
Suzhaluthu kalai
This art spins around
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This iconic song from the 1976 film 'Manmadha Leelai' encapsulates the intoxicating nature of desire and romantic charm. Kannadasan uses vivid imagery to compare love and beauty to a spell that hypnotizes individuals, causing them to pursue pleasure blindly. Through philosophical allegories, such as wine maintaining its flavor regardless of the container, the song highlights that human desires remain constant across different forms, and divisions or perceptions are merely creations of the mind. It ultimately introduces the protagonist as an unapologetic heir to Manmadha, the divine deity of love and romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaal (Initial Alliteration)
“Manmatha leelai / Mayakkuthu aalai”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Ma' sound in consecutive lines.
Upamai (Simile)
“Manthiram polae / Suzhaluthu kalai”
Comparing the movement of romantic art to a spell using the direct comparative word 'polae' (like).
Uruvagaimai (Metaphor)
“Ethanai kinnathil ittaalum / Madhu athaniyum suvai ondraagum”
Comparing different women/attractions to vessels ('kinnam') and romantic passion to wine ('madhu').
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Aandavan vaarisu velmurugan / Antha aadhavan vaarisu vennilavu”
Repetition of parallel heritage lines to create a dramatic rhythm and heighten the mythological comparison.
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Trivia
'Manmadha Leelai' was directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan in a famous role portraying a youth caught in multiple romantic entanglements. The iconic soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with vocals by K. J. Yesudas, while legendary poet Kannadasan crafted the lyrics combining philosophical depth with sensual themes.
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