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Lyrics & meaning

Mannadacha Pandhu

From Gouravam (2013) · 2013

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singer
Gaana Bala
Music director
Thaman S
Movie name
Gouravam (2013)
Movie release year
2013
Lyrics added on
16 Mar 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mannadacha pandhu thechaan
Pandhu mela pulli vechaan
Pullikkulla unna enna
Nikkavechu chutha vechaan
Mannadacha pandhu thechaan
Pandhu mela pulli vechaan
Pullikkulla unna enna
Nikkavechu chutha vechaan
Usuru molachu vara
Thanni konjam oothi vechaan
Masura kalachu vida
Kaathu adhil oodhi vechaan
Avanukku pozhudhu poga
Ivingala avan padachaan
Avanaiyae kozhappi poda
Kadavula ivan padachaan
{Aduthu enna nadakkuminnu
Kanakku onnu irukku…
Thaduthu maatha nenaikkuravan
Thalaiyil yerum kirukku…} (2)
Mannadacha pandhu thechaan
Pandhu mela pulli vechaan
Pullikkulla unna enna
Nikkavechu chutha vechaan
Thaararae rararae raraaraeraa
Thara raararae aa rararae aa rarae raa
Thaararae rararae raraaraeraa
Thara raararae aa rararae aa rarae raa
Ivana paathiyae
Yaarunnu kettiyae..
Manasukku moodiyae
Ivanukku illiyae…
Edhaiyoo thediyae –
Alaiyuraan vaadiyae….
Varavae koodaadhavan
Koodaaratha poduraan
Ulagam paakkaadhavan
Kanna katti aaduraan
Ivanukku choli onnu
Ippo kann thorandhirukku
Ivanukku jodi onnu
Ullooril porandhirukku
{Aduthu enna nadakkuminnu
Kanakku onnu irukku…
Thaduthu maatha nenaikkuravan
Thalaiyil yerum kirukku…} (2)
Thaararae rararae raraaraeraa
Thara raararae aa rararae aa rarae raa
Thaararae rararae raraaraeraa
Thara raararae aa rararae aa rarae raa
Ivala paathiyaa
Iva kadha kettiyaa
Veluppaa minnuvaa –
Azhagalli veesuvaa
Karuppa maattunaa –
Poyyi konjam pesuvaa
Edhukkum anjaadhava
Chingam pola paayuvaa
Manasukku pattaa ava
Unma pakkam chaayuvaa
Ivakitta kaadhal cholla
Yaarukkinga thillirukku
Adhukkuthaan oorukkulla
Kaala onnu nozhanjirukku
{Aduthu enna nadakkuminnu
Kanakku onnu irukku…
Thaduthu maatha nenaikkuravan
Thalaiyil yerum kirukku…} (2)
Mannadacha pandhu thechaan
Pandhu mela pulli vechaan
Pullikkulla unna enna
Nikkavechu chutha vechaan
Thaararae rararae raraaraeraa
Thara raararae aa rararae aa rarae raa
Thaararae rararae raraaraeraa
Thara raararae aa rararae aa rarae raa
He stitched a ball filled with earth,
He placed a dot upon the ball,
Inside that dot, you and me,
He made us stand and set it spinning.
He stitched a ball filled with earth,
He placed a dot upon the ball,
Inside that dot, you and me,
He made us stand and set it spinning.
For life to sprout and rise,
He poured in a little water.
To mess our hair about,
He blew in a gust of wind.
Just to pass his time,
He created all these humans.
And to confuse even Him,
Man went and created God!
Of what is going to happen next,
There is already a calculation...
Whoever tries to stop and change it,
Will only end up going mad...
He stitched a ball filled with earth,
He placed a dot upon the ball,
Inside that dot, you and me,
He made us stand and set it spinning.
Thaararey rararey raraareyraa
Thara raararey aa rararey aa rarey raa
Thaararey rararey raraareyraa
Thara raararey aa rararey aa rarey raa
Have you seen this guy?
Did you ask who he is?
He has no lid or cover
Over his open heart...
Searching for something,
He wanders around worn out...
The one who should never have come
Is pitching his tent right here.
Knowing nothing of the world,
He is dancing blindfolded.
A brand-new task for him
Has just opened its eyes.
A perfect match for him
Was born right in this village.
Of what is going to happen next,
There is already a calculation...
Whoever tries to stop and change it,
Will only end up going mad...
Thaararey rararey raraareyraa
Thara raararey aa rararey aa rarey raa
Thaararey rararey raraareyraa
Thara raararey aa rararey aa rarey raa
Have you seen this girl?
Have you heard her story?
She shines so bright and fair,
She showers her charm around.
If she gets caught in a tight spot,
She will spin a little lie.
Afraid of nothing at all,
She pounces like a lioness.
If it feels right to her heart,
She will stand on the side of truth.
To confess love to her,
Who has the guts around here?
That is why into this town,
A young bull has stepped in!
Of what is going to happen next,
There is already a calculation...
Whoever tries to stop and change it,
Will only end up going mad...
He stitched a ball filled with earth,
He placed a dot upon the ball,
Inside that dot, you and me,
He made us stand and set it spinning.
Thaararey rararey raraareyraa
Thara raararey aa rararey aa rarey raa
Thaararey rararey raraareyraa
Thara raararey aa rararey aa rarey raa
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Mannadacha Pandhu' from the 2013 movie Gouravam is a philosophical yet catchy narrative track that reflects on creation, fate, and human nature. The lyricist Madhan Karky uses simple cosmic metaphors, comparing planet Earth to a tiny ball of mud sculpted by God, where humans are mere dots spinning endlessly. It humorously notes that God created humans out of boredom, and humans created God back to confuse Him. The lyrics emphasize that destiny follows an unalterable math, and anyone attempting to challenge or stop fate will only drive themselves mad. As the song progresses, it introduces the male and female protagonists of the film, describing their bold, relentless personalities, setting up their fateful encounter and shared journey against social injustice.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (உருவகம்)

Mannadacha pandhu thechaan / Pandhu mela pulli vechaan

The Earth is metaphorically described as 'Mannadacha pandhu' (a ball filled with mud) and humanity as dots spinning inside it.

Simile (உவமை)

Chingam pola paayuvaa

'Chingam pola paayuvaa' uses 'pola' (like) to explicitly compare the female protagonist's bold actions to a pouncing lion.

Rhyme / Monai (மோனை & எதுகை)

Usuru molachu vara / Masura kalachu vida

Tamil poetic meter featuring initial letter alliteration and second letter rhyming across consecutive lines (e.g., Usuru / Masura, Thanni / Kaathu).

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Trivia

'Gouravam' (2013), directed by Radha Mohan and produced by Prakash Raj, was a social drama focusing on honor killings. The music was composed by S. Thaman, and lyricist Madhan Karky crafted 'Mannadacha Pandhu' as a playful philosophical commentary on human existence and destiny.

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