Marutha Manjakezhange
From Nenjil Aadum Poo Ondru · 1978
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Nenjil Aadum Poo Ondru1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thaanaa naanaa naanaa naanaa naa | Thaanaa naanaa naanaa naanaa naa |
| Thaanaa naanaa naanaa naa | Thaanaa naanaa naanaa naa |
| Naanaanaa naanaanaa naanaanaa haa | Naanaanaa naanaanaa naanaanaa haa |
| Female | |
| Marudha manja kezhangu | Marudha yellow turmeric root, |
| Em maela thaan vaasam | The fragrance rests upon me, |
| Um maela thaan naesam | The affection rests upon you, |
| Machaan unna nenjoda thaan | Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps you |
| Vechaal indha pacha kili | Close within its heart... |
| Female | |
| Marudha manja kezhangu | Marudha yellow turmeric root, |
| Em maela thaan vaasam | The fragrance rests upon me, |
| Um maela thaan naesam | The affection rests upon you, |
| Machaan unna nenjoda thaan | Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps you |
| Vechaal indha pacha kili | Close within its heart... |
| Marudha manja kezhangu | Marudha yellow turmeric root, |
| Male | |
| Ae… ae… ae… | Ae… ae… ae… |
| Thaanaanaa naanaanaa naanaa naanaa | Thaanaanaa naanaanaa naanaa naanaa |
| Thaanaanaa naanaa thaanaa naanaa naanaa | Thaanaanaa naanaa thaanaa naanaa naanaa |
| Male | |
| Kilikkoru inai undu satham kodukka | A parrot has a companion to call out to, |
| Adhukkoru idhazh undu mutham kodukka | And it has lips to offer kisses, |
| Male | |
| Kilikkoru inai undu satham kodukka | A parrot has a companion to call out to, |
| Adhukkoru idhazh undu mutham kodukka | And it has lips to offer kisses, |
| Moodaadhae mundhaanaiya pottu hoi | Do not cover yourself up with your saree pallu, hey, |
| Muthaadum vithaigala kaattu | Show the tricks of sweet kisses, |
| Female | |
| Mudiyaadhaiyaa ippa padiyaadhaiyaa | It cannot happen now, it will not yield now, |
| Oru poo maala nee poda kaalam naeram paaru | Wait for the right time and hour to place a flower garland, |
| Male | |
| Marudha manja kezhangu | Marudha yellow turmeric root, |
| Um maela thaan vaasam | The fragrance rests upon you, |
| Em maela thaan naesam | The affection rests upon me, |
| Machaan enna nenjoda thaan | Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps me |
| Vechaal indha pachak kili | Close within your heart... |
| Marudha manja kezhangu | Marudha yellow turmeric root, |
| Female | |
| Thazhuvura aasai thaan munnaal nadakka | The desire to embrace steps forward, |
| Thadukkura naanam thaan pinnaal izhukka | While the restraining shyness pulls back, |
| Female | |
| Thazhuvura aasai thaan munnaal nadakka | The desire to embrace steps forward, |
| Thadukkura naanam thaan pinnaal izhukka | While the restraining shyness pulls back, |
| Thaanaaga thallaadudhu dhaegam | The body sways effortlessly on its own, |
| Thaalatta vittododumaa raagam | Will the melody run away without singing a lullaby? |
| Male | |
| Vilagaadhadhae vittu piriyaadhadhae | Do not pull away, do not leave and part, |
| Idhu naetralla indralla naalum vaazhum sondham | This bond is not just from yesterday or today, but lives forever, |
| Female | |
| Marudha manja kezhangu | Marudha yellow turmeric root, |
| Em maela thaan vaasam um maela thaan naesam | The fragrance rests upon me, the affection rests upon you, |
| Machaan unna nenjoda thaan | Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps you |
| Vechaal indha pacha kili | Close within its heart... |
| Male | |
| Marudha manja kezhangu | Marudha yellow turmeric root, |
| Um maela thaan vaasam | The fragrance rests upon you, |
| Em maela thaan naesam | The affection rests upon me, |
| Machaan enna nenjoda thaan | Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps me |
| Vechaal indha pacha kili | Close within your heart... |
தானா நானா நானா நானா நா
தானா நானா நானா நா
நானானா நானானா நானானா ஹா
Thaanaa naanaa naanaa naanaa naa
Thaanaa naanaa naanaa naa
Naanaanaa naanaanaa naanaanaa haa
மருத மஞ்சக் கெழங்கே......
என் மேலதான் வாசம்
உன் மேலதான் நேசம்
மச்சான் உன்ன நெஞ்சோடுதான்
வச்சாள் இந்த பச்சக் கிளி.....
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
The fragrance rests upon me,
The affection rests upon you,
Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps you
Close within its heart...
மருத மஞ்சக் கெழங்கே......
என் மேலதான் வாசம்
உன் மேலதான் நேசம்
மச்சான் உன்ன நெஞ்சோடுதான்
வச்சாள் இந்த பச்சக் கிளி.....
மருத மஞ்சக் கெழங்கே......
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
The fragrance rests upon me,
The affection rests upon you,
Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps you
Close within its heart...
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
ஏ.....ஏ.......ஏ......
தானா நானா நானா நானா நானா
தானானா நானா தானா நானா நானா
Ae… ae… ae…
Thaanaanaa naanaanaa naanaa naanaa
Thaanaanaa naanaa thaanaa naanaa naanaa
கிளிக்கொரு இணையுண்டு சத்தம் கொடுக்க
அதுக்கொரு இதழுண்டு முத்தம் கொடுக்க
A parrot has a companion to call out to,
And it has lips to offer kisses,
கிளிக்கொரு இணையுண்டு சத்தம் கொடுக்க
அதுக்கொரு இதழுண்டு முத்தம் கொடுக்க
மூடாதே முந்தானைய போட்டு
முத்தாடும் வித்தைகளைக் காட்டு
A parrot has a companion to call out to,
And it has lips to offer kisses,
Do not cover yourself up with your saree pallu, hey,
Show the tricks of sweet kisses,
முடியாதய்யா இது படியாதய்யா
ஒரு பூமாலை நீ போட காலநேரம் பாரு
It cannot happen now, it will not yield now,
Wait for the right time and hour to place a flower garland,
மருத மஞ்சக் கெழங்கே......
உன் மேலதான் வாசம்
என் மேலதான் நேசம்
மச்சான் என்ன நெஞ்சோடுதான்
வச்சாள் இந்த பச்சக் கிளி...
மருத மஞ்சக் கெழங்கே......
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
The fragrance rests upon you,
The affection rests upon me,
Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps me
Close within your heart...
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
தழுவுற ஆசைதான் முன்னால் நடக்க
தடுக்குற நாணம்தான் பின்னால் இழுக்க
The desire to embrace steps forward,
While the restraining shyness pulls back,
தழுவுற ஆசைதான் முன்னால் நடக்க
தடுக்குற நாணம்தான் பின்னால் இழுக்க
தானாக தள்ளாடுது தேகம்
தாளத்த விட்டோடுமா ராகம்
The desire to embrace steps forward,
While the restraining shyness pulls back,
The body sways effortlessly on its own,
Will the melody run away without singing a lullaby?
விலகாதடி விட்டு பிரியாதடி
இது நேற்றல்ல இன்றல்ல நாளும் வாழும் சொந்தம்
Do not pull away, do not leave and part,
This bond is not just from yesterday or today, but lives forever,
மருத மஞ்சக் கெழங்கே......
என் மேலதான் வாசம்
உன் மேலதான் நேசம்
மச்சான் என்ன நெஞ்சோடுதான்
வச்சாள் இந்த பச்சக் கிளி...
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
The fragrance rests upon me, the affection rests upon you,
Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps you
Close within its heart...
மருத மஞ்சக் கெழங்கே......
உன் மேலதான் வாசம்
என் மேலதான் நேசம்
மச்சான் என்ன நெஞ்சோடுதான்
வச்சாள் இந்த பச்சக் கிளி...
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
The fragrance rests upon you,
The affection rests upon me,
Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps me
Close within your heart...
மருத மஞ்சக் கெழங்கே......
Thaanaa naanaa naanaa naanaa naa
Thaanaa naanaa naanaa naanaa naa
Thaanaa naanaa naanaa naa
Thaanaa naanaa naanaa naa
Naanaanaa naanaanaa naanaanaa haa
Naanaanaa naanaanaa naanaanaa haa
Marudha manja kezhangu
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
Em maela thaan vaasam
The fragrance rests upon me,
Um maela thaan naesam
The affection rests upon you,
Machaan unna nenjoda thaan
Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps you
Vechaal indha pacha kili
Close within its heart...
Marudha manja kezhangu
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
Em maela thaan vaasam
The fragrance rests upon me,
Um maela thaan naesam
The affection rests upon you,
Machaan unna nenjoda thaan
Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps you
Vechaal indha pacha kili
Close within its heart...
Marudha manja kezhangu
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
Ae… ae… ae…
Ae… ae… ae…
Thaanaanaa naanaanaa naanaa naanaa
Thaanaanaa naanaanaa naanaa naanaa
Thaanaanaa naanaa thaanaa naanaa naanaa
Thaanaanaa naanaa thaanaa naanaa naanaa
Kilikkoru inai undu satham kodukka
A parrot has a companion to call out to,
Adhukkoru idhazh undu mutham kodukka
And it has lips to offer kisses,
Kilikkoru inai undu satham kodukka
A parrot has a companion to call out to,
Adhukkoru idhazh undu mutham kodukka
And it has lips to offer kisses,
Moodaadhae mundhaanaiya pottu hoi
Do not cover yourself up with your saree pallu, hey,
Muthaadum vithaigala kaattu
Show the tricks of sweet kisses,
Mudiyaadhaiyaa ippa padiyaadhaiyaa
It cannot happen now, it will not yield now,
Oru poo maala nee poda kaalam naeram paaru
Wait for the right time and hour to place a flower garland,
Marudha manja kezhangu
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
Um maela thaan vaasam
The fragrance rests upon you,
Em maela thaan naesam
The affection rests upon me,
Machaan enna nenjoda thaan
Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps me
Vechaal indha pachak kili
Close within your heart...
Marudha manja kezhangu
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
Thazhuvura aasai thaan munnaal nadakka
The desire to embrace steps forward,
Thadukkura naanam thaan pinnaal izhukka
While the restraining shyness pulls back,
Thazhuvura aasai thaan munnaal nadakka
The desire to embrace steps forward,
Thadukkura naanam thaan pinnaal izhukka
While the restraining shyness pulls back,
Thaanaaga thallaadudhu dhaegam
The body sways effortlessly on its own,
Thaalatta vittododumaa raagam
Will the melody run away without singing a lullaby?
Vilagaadhadhae vittu piriyaadhadhae
Do not pull away, do not leave and part,
Idhu naetralla indralla naalum vaazhum sondham
This bond is not just from yesterday or today, but lives forever,
Marudha manja kezhangu
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
Em maela thaan vaasam um maela thaan naesam
The fragrance rests upon me, the affection rests upon you,
Machaan unna nenjoda thaan
Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps you
Vechaal indha pacha kili
Close within its heart...
Marudha manja kezhangu
Marudha yellow turmeric root,
Um maela thaan vaasam
The fragrance rests upon you,
Em maela thaan naesam
The affection rests upon me,
Machaan enna nenjoda thaan
Oh beloved, if this green parrot keeps me
Vechaal indha pacha kili
Close within your heart...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This folk-infused romantic duet from the 1978 Tamil film 'Nenjil Aadum Poo Ondru' captures playful romantic banter between two lovers. Through lush imagery of turmeric (symbolizing auspicious purity and scent) and parrots, the song portrays mutual affection, physical attraction, and subtle restraint. The lyrics highlight the conflict between yearning desire pulling forward and traditional shyness pulling back, ultimately reassuring that their romantic bond is timeless, extending far beyond the present moment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Vechaal indha pacha kili”
The speaker refers to herself as a 'pacha kili' (green parrot) to symbolize innocence, beauty, and affection.
Antithesis / Contrast (Muran)
“Thazhuvura aasai thaan munnaal nadakka / Thadukkura naanam thaan pinnaal izhukka”
Contrasting 'munnaal nadakka' (stepping forward) with 'pinnaal izhukka' (pulling backward) captures the dual emotions of passion and modesty.
Second-letter Rhyme (Etukai)
“Thazhuvura aasai thaan munnaal nadakka / Thadukkura naanam thaan pinnaal izhukka”
The second consonant sound 'dh' repeats across consecutive lines ('Thazhuvura' / 'Thadukkura'), creating phonetic harmony.
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Trivia
Written by the iconic Vaali, 'Marudha Manja Kezhangu' features traditional Tamil rural folk idioms centered around turmeric root ('manja kezhangu') and floral garlands, which carry cultural significance regarding marriage and romance in Tamil Nadu.
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