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Mannichidunga Manichidunga

From Naan Petha Magane · 1995

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra
Music director
Chandrabose
Details
Naan Petha Magane1995

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Mannichchudunga mannichchudungaPlease forgive me, please forgive me
Mannichchudunga mannichchudunga chnna mamavaePlease forgive me, please forgive me, my dear uncle
Mannichchudunga mannichchudungaPlease forgive me, please forgive me
Purushan neenga kobapattaaIf you, my husband, get angry
Purushan neenga kobapattaaIf you, my husband, get angry
Chinna ponnu naan enna seivenWhat will I, a young girl, do?
Female
Mannichchudunga mannichchudungaPlease forgive me, please forgive me
Mama mannichchudunga mannichchudungaUncle, please forgive me, please forgive me
Female
Unnoda veettukku naan ela seiyya vanthavaI came to your house to serve and live with you
Enna nee maalaiyittu yaettru konda dheivamYou are the god who accepted me by garlanding me
Male :Un kannil neer vazhinjaaMale: If tears flow from your eyes
Vaadum ingu en manamMy heart wilts here
Ennaalum neeyenakku yaezhu jenma banthamForever, you are my eternal bond of seven births
Female
Unnai naan kuzhanthaiyena oo….oo….Thinking of you as a child, oo... oo...
Unnai naan kuzhanthaiyenaThinking of you as a child
Alliyae eduththiruppaenI would have lifted and held you in my arms
Male
Ummadi thaai madiyaaiConsidering your lap as a mother's lap
Enni naan paduththiruppaenI would lie down and rest
Ennai nee konjinaalIf you cuddle and pamper me
Nenjil orr nimmathiThere is peace in my heart
Male
Mannikkanumaa mannikkanumaaShould I forgive, should I forgive?
Chinna poovae naan mannikkanumaaLittle flower, should I forgive you?
MannikkanumaaShould I forgive?
Manaivi naalu vaarththai sonnaIf a wife utters a few angry words
Moththaththilae orr kuththamillaOverall, there is no fault in it at all
Mannikkanumaa mannikkanumaaShould I forgive, should I forgive?
Unna naan mannikkanumaa mannikkanumaaShould I forgive you, should I forgive you?
Male
Eppothum un pakkamthaanI will always remain right by your side
Naaniruppaen purinjikkaUnderstand that I will always be there
Ennoda paasaththa nee poga poga paaruAs time goes by, you will witness the depth of my love
Female
Aiyyaa un kaaladiyil vaazhnthiruppaen therinjukkaMy lord, understand that I will live at your feet
Enna nee thalli vachchaa kaaval kaakka yaaruIf you push me away, who is there to protect me?
Male :Thangamae unai pirinjaa….ooo…oo….Male: My golden one, if I am separated from you... ooo... oo...
Thangamae unai pirinjaa thaangumaa en manasuMy golden one, if separated from you, can my heart bear it?
Female
Unnidam adaikkalaamaai ullathu en ushuruMy life rests with you as a refuge
Mannavaa mannavaa innum naan sollavaaMy king, my king, shall I say more?
Female
Mannichchudunga mannichchudunga chnna mamavaePlease forgive me, please forgive me, my dear uncle
Mannichchudunga mannichchudungaPlease forgive me, please forgive me
Male :Manaivi naalu vaarththai sonnaaMale: If a wife utters a few angry words
Manaivi naalu vaarththai sonnaaIf a wife utters a few angry words
Moththaththilae orr kuththamillaOverall, there is no fault in it at all
Mannikkanumaa mannikkanumaaShould I forgive, should I forgive?
Female :Mama mannichchudunga mannichchudungaFemale: Uncle, please forgive me, please forgive me

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Mannichchudunga' is an affectionate reconciliation duet between a husband and wife. The song begins with the wife pleading for forgiveness for any unintentional missteps, expressing her deep reverence and dedication toward her husband, whom she views as her guardian god. The husband lovingly responds by reassuring her that a wife's harsh words hold no real fault, affirming that their soulmate bond spans seven lifetimes and that he views her like a precious child and flower. As the song progresses, both express mutual devotion and reliance on each other. The wife promises eternal loyalty at his feet, while the husband confesses that his life finds refuge only in her presence, turning a simple marital disagreement into a heartfelt celebration of marital warmth and companionship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Chinna poovae naan mannikkanumaa

The husband addresses his wife as 'Chinna poovae' (little flower) and 'Thangamae' (gold), symbolically highlighting her innocence, purity, and preciousness.

Hyperbole (Uvamanai / Athi-sayokthi)

Aiyyaa un kaaladiyil vaazhnthiruppaen therinjukka

The wife describes living permanently at her husband's feet ('kaaladiyil vaazhnthiruppaen'), an exaggerated poetic expression of absolute devotion and unconditional trust.

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

Mannichchudunga mannichchudunga

The repeated use of 'Mannichchudunga' and 'Mannikkanumaa' sets a rhythmic, pleading tone throughout the song, emphasizing humility and affection.

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Trivia

'Naan Petha Magane' (1995) features music composed by Chandrabose with lyrics written by legendary poet Vaali. Sung delightfully by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra, the song captures realistic domestic warmth using conversational Tamil phrases typical of folk-infused light romantic cinema tracks of the mid-90s.

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