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Lyrics & meaning

Mappillaikku

From Netrikkan · 1981

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, P. Susheela
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Netrikkan
Movie release year
1981
Lyrics added on
27 Sept 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….
Maappillaikku maaman manasu
Maamanukko kaaman manasu
Maappillaikku maaman manasu
Maamanukko kaaman manasu
Puthiya oru jodi porutham pala kodi
Puthiya oru jodi porutham pala kodi
Paruva vayadhu kadandha piragum thudikkira
Maappillaikku maaman manasu
Maamanukko kaaman manasu
Nadandha varai vayasukku poruthamillai
Nadakkum kadhai manasukku amaidhiyillai
Nadandha varai vayasukku poruthamillai
Nadakkum kadhai manasukku amaidhiyillai
Vithaitha vidhai mulaithadhu maaravillai
Aaaa….aaa…aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…
Vithaitha vidhai mulaithadhu maaravillai
Vithaithu vittu thudippadhil laabam illai
Thasarathaa… purinthatha…
Harikathaa therinthathaa…
Enakkum unakkum purintha varaiyil puriyattum
Maappillaikku maaman manasu
Maamanukko kaaman manasu
…………………………
Katravargal ezudhiya kavidhaiyilum
Matravargal kuraigalai kaanbadhundu
Katravargal ezudhiya kavidhaiyilum
Matravargal kuraigalai kaanbadhundu
Kutram ena sonnadhu sonnadhudhaan
Netrik kannith thirandhavan kandadhudhaan
Sivanidam thunindhavan evanidam anjuvaan
Ulagam muzudhum arindha kadhaikku vilakkamaa
Maappillaikku maaman manasu
Maamanukko kaaman manasu
Both :Puthiya oru jodi porutham pala kodi
Paruva vayadhu kadandha piragum thudikkira
Maappillaikku maaman manasu
Maamanukko kaaman manasu
Aah... aah... aah... aah...
The groom has the uncle's heart,
And the uncle has the heart of Kama (the god of desire)!
The groom has the uncle's heart,
And the uncle has the heart of Kama (the god of desire)!
A brand-new pair, a match worth millions,
A brand-new pair, a match worth millions,
Still fluttering with desire even after youth has passed...
The groom has the uncle's heart,
And the uncle has the heart of Kama (the god of desire)!
What has happened so far does not suit his age;
The unfolding story gives the mind no peace.
What has happened so far does not suit his age;
The unfolding story gives the mind no peace.
The seed that was sown sprouted true to its nature;
Aah... aah... aah... aah... aah... aah... aah... aah...
The seed that was sown sprouted true to its nature;
There is no use fretting after sowing the seed!
Oh Dasharatha... did you understand?
Did you grasp the Harikatha (traditional story)?
Let it be understood as far as you and I can comprehend!
The groom has the uncle's heart,
And the uncle has the heart of Kama (the god of desire)!
...
Even in poems written by the learned,
Others often find flaws.
Even in poems written by the learned,
Others often find flaws.
What was called a flaw remains a flaw,
Seen by the one who opened his third eye!
He who stood fearless before Shiva, whom would he fear?
Does a story known to the whole world need an explanation?
The groom has the uncle's heart,
And the uncle has the heart of Kama (the god of desire)!
Both: A brand-new pair, a match worth millions,
Still fluttering with desire even after youth has passed...
The groom has the uncle's heart,
And the uncle has the heart of Kama (the god of desire)!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from the movie Netrikkan serves as a witty, satirical exchange that highlights the contrast between youth and age, morality, and desire. Through playful yet sharp lyrical banter, the characters debate human flaws, aging desires, and responsibility, making references to epic tales and philosophical concepts.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Maappillaikku / Maamanukko”

The second consonant sound matches between adjacent lines, creating rhythmic harmony.

Mythological Allusion

“Netrik kannith thirandhavan kandadhudhaan / Sivanidam thunindhavan evanidam anjuvaan”

References to Lord Shiva opening his third eye ('Netrik kan') and the poet Nakkeerar's boldness, as well as King Dasaratha.

Wordplay / Contrast

“Maappillaikku maaman manasu / Maamanukko kaaman manasu”

Contrasting 'Maaman' (maternal uncle/elder) with 'Kaaman' (Lord of desire/Cupid) to highlight late-life romantic desires.

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Trivia

Netrikkan (1981) was directed by S. P. Muthuraman and stars Rajinikanth in a memorable dual role as a womanizing middle-aged father and his righteous son. The film's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable lyrics penned by Kannadasan.

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