- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thanthu Vitten Ennai
- Movie release year
- 1991
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a romantic duet expressing deep affection and emotional connection between two lovers. They lovingly address each other as king ('Mannavan') and queen ('Mannaval'), comparing the sweetness of their love to virgin Tamil honey ('Kanni thamizh thaen'). Using playful metaphors of mathematics, study, and lessons of love, the song describes how their bond brings divine alignment and endless bliss. The second movement builds on intimate romantic imagery, describing kiss-like raindrops, darting glances, and the magic of twilight that draws the couple together in passionate anticipation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Mannavanae mannavanae / Manasukkaetha chinnavanae”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ma' across consecutive words in the line.
Metaphor (Uvamaikani)
“Kanni thamizh thaenae”
Comparing the beloved and the sweetness of love directly to the pure honey of virgin Tamil ('Kanni thamizh thaen').
Metaphor
“Paayum ambu paarvai pattu”
Comparing romantic gazes to sharp darts ('Paayum ambu paarvai') that pierce the heart and inspire songs.
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Trivia
'Thanthu Vitten Ennai' (1991) is a romantic drama film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and stars Chiyaan Vikram in one of his earliest film roles. The music for the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran.
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