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Lyrics & meaning

Mannichidunga Manichidunga

From Naan Petha Magane · 1995

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Naan Petha Magane
Movie release year
1995
Lyrics added on
21 Apr 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mannichchudunga mannichchudunga
Mannichchudunga mannichchudunga chnna mamavae
Mannichchudunga mannichchudunga
Purushan neenga kobapattaa
Purushan neenga kobapattaa
Chinna ponnu naan enna seiven
Mannichchudunga mannichchudunga
Mama mannichchudunga mannichchudunga
Unnoda veettukku naan ela seiyya vanthava
Enna nee maalaiyittu yaettru konda dheivam
Male :Un kannil neer vazhinjaa
Vaadum ingu en manam
Ennaalum neeyenakku yaezhu jenma bantham
Unnai naan kuzhanthaiyena oo….oo….
Unnai naan kuzhanthaiyena
Alliyae eduththiruppaen
Ummadi thaai madiyaai
Enni naan paduththiruppaen
Ennai nee konjinaal
Nenjil orr nimmathi
Mannikkanumaa mannikkanumaa
Chinna poovae naan mannikkanumaa
Mannikkanumaa
Manaivi naalu vaarththai sonna
Moththaththilae orr kuththamilla
Mannikkanumaa mannikkanumaa
Unna naan mannikkanumaa mannikkanumaa
Eppothum un pakkamthaan
Naaniruppaen purinjikka
Ennoda paasaththa nee poga poga paaru
Aiyyaa un kaaladiyil vaazhnthiruppaen therinjukka
Enna nee thalli vachchaa kaaval kaakka yaaru
Male :Thangamae unai pirinjaa….ooo…oo….
Thangamae unai pirinjaa thaangumaa en manasu
Unnidam adaikkalaamaai ullathu en ushuru
Mannavaa mannavaa innum naan sollavaa
Mannichchudunga mannichchudunga chnna mamavae
Mannichchudunga mannichchudunga
Male :Manaivi naalu vaarththai sonnaa
Manaivi naalu vaarththai sonnaa
Moththaththilae orr kuththamilla
Mannikkanumaa mannikkanumaa
Female :Mama mannichchudunga mannichchudunga
Please forgive me, please forgive me!
Please forgive me, please forgive me, my dear husband!
Please forgive me, please forgive me!
If you, my husband, get angry with me,
If you, my husband, get angry with me,
what can a simple young girl like me do?
Please forgive me, please forgive me!
My dear husband, please forgive me, please forgive me!
Did I come to your home to cause you any harm?
You are the god who wedded me with a garland and welcomed me in.
If tears ever flow from your eyes,
my heart withers in pain right here.
For all time, you are my bond across seven lifetimes.
Seeing you as a sweet child, oh... oh...
Seeing you as a sweet child,
I would lift you gently into my arms,
and treating your lap as my mother's lap,
I would lay my head down and rest.
When you shower me with your affection,
there is a deep peace in my heart.
Do I even need to forgive you? Do I need to forgive you?
My little flower, do I ever have to forgive you?
Do I need to forgive you?
If a wife speaks a few sharp words,
at the end of the day, it is no fault at all.
Do I need to forgive you? Do I need to forgive you?
Must I ever forgive you? Do I need to forgive you?
I will always be right by your side,
I will always stay with you, please understand.
As the days go by, you will truly see my love for you.
My lord, I will spend my life at your feet, please know this.
If you push me away, who else is there to watch over me?
My precious treasure, if I am separated from you... oh...
My precious treasure, if I am parted from you, could my heart endure it?
My very soul has found its refuge in you.
My king, my king, what more can I say?
Please forgive me, please forgive me, my dear husband!
Please forgive me, please forgive me!
If a wife speaks a few sharp words,
If a wife speaks a few sharp words,
at the end of the day, it is no fault at all.
Do I need to forgive you? Do I need to forgive you?
My dear husband, please forgive me, please forgive me!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'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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