Maranjirunthu
From Themmangu Paattukaaran · 1997
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Themmangu Paattukaaran1997
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Marainjirundhu thinam koovum | Hiding away, calling out every day, |
| En maragadhamae mani kuyilae | My emerald-like precious cuckoo bird, |
| Onna ethir ethira naan rasikka | To admire you face to face, |
| Eppo oru vela varum | When will the time come? |
| Female | |
| Thaniya thaniya | All alone by myself, |
| Irundhu vandhen | I have lived until now, |
| Ipo saami unna thedi vandhen | Now my lord, I have come searching for you, |
| Inimelae eppovumae | From now on and forever, |
| Enainjirukka aasai aiyaa | I long to be united with you, my lord. |
மறைஞ்சிருந்து தினம்தோறும்
என் மரகதமே மணி குயிலே
உன்ன எதிர் எதிரா நான் ரசிக்க
எப்ப ஒரு வேலை வரும்
Hiding away, calling out every day,
My emerald-like precious cuckoo bird,
To admire you face to face,
When will the time come?
தனியா தனியா இருந்து
வந்தேன்
இப்ப சாமி உன்ன
தேடிவந்தேன்
இனிமேலே எப்பவுமே
இணைஞ்சிருக்க ஆசை அய்யா
All alone by myself,
I have lived until now,
Now my lord, I have come searching for you,
From now on and forever,
I long to be united with you, my lord.
Marainjirundhu thinam koovum
Hiding away, calling out every day,
En maragadhamae mani kuyilae
My emerald-like precious cuckoo bird,
Onna ethir ethira naan rasikka
To admire you face to face,
Eppo oru vela varum
When will the time come?
Thaniya thaniya
All alone by myself,
Irundhu vandhen
I have lived until now,
Ipo saami unna thedi vandhen
Now my lord, I have come searching for you,
Inimelae eppovumae
From now on and forever,
Enainjirukka aasai aiyaa
I long to be united with you, my lord.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song expresses the poignant longing of a beloved who yearns to be united with her partner. She fondly addresses him as an elusive emerald cuckoo bird that calls out from afar. Having spent her past in loneliness, she has finally come searching for him, expressing her heartfelt desire to remain together with him forever.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En maragadhamae mani kuyilae”
The speaker lovingly compares the beloved to 'maragatham' (emerald) and 'mani kuyil' (gem-like cuckoo bird).
Repetition for Emphasis (Adukku Thodaru)
“Thaniya thaniya”
The word 'Thaniya' (alone) is repeated twice consecutively to heighten the feeling of isolation.
Initial Alliteration (Monai)
“Irundhu vandhen / Ipo saami unna thedi vandhen”
The repetition of the initial 'I' sound in consecutive lines ('Irundhu', 'Ipo', 'Inimelae') adds rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
'Themmangu' refers to a traditional Tamil folk music genre characterized by expressive melody and rustic rhythm, often highlighting themes of love and separation in rural settings.
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