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Lyrics & meaning

Mauna Mazhaiyilae

From Nadigaiyar Thilagam · 2018

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Nayana Nair, Anurag Kulkarni
Music director
Mickey J. Meyer
Details
Nadigaiyar Thilagam2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Oh ohhho…Oh ohhho…
Oh ohhho…Oh ohhho…
Oh ohhho…Oh ohhho…
Female
Mauna mazhaiyilaeIn the silent rain
Mauna mazhaiyilaeIn the silent rain
Mannin vinnin kangalThe eyes of the earth and sky
Nam than meedhilaeAre watching over us
Anji anji ennai konjum kaadhalaeOh love that caresses me with timid hesitation
Male
Mannan endru per enakku oorilaeI hold the status of a king in this town
Kallan endru ennai cheidha kaadhalaeYet love has turned me into a thief
Female
Veshangal maaridumDisguises and roles will change
Kaadhal kaadhalaeYet love remains pure love
Female
Kaaviyam aagumoWill it become an epic saga?
Oviyam aagumoWill it become a master painting?
Nam kadhai kaalangal kadanthen..mm..Our story transcended time..mm..
Male
Jenmangal thaandiyaeLeaping across lifetimes
Ondrena koodinomWe united as one
Indrenum inbathil nadanthen..mm..At least today, I walked in sheer bliss..mm..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This poetic track captures the deep emotional connection between two lovers under the watchful eyes of nature. The song highlights the transformative power of love, showing how even someone revered like a king in society becomes a humble 'thief' rendered helpless by love's sweet tenderness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Mauna mazhaiyilae”

Repetition of the 'Ma' sound at the beginning of words in 'Mauna mazhaiyilae' and 'Mannin vinnin'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Kaaviyam aagumo / Oviyam aagumo”

Use of matching end words 'aagumo' across consecutive lines creating a rhythmic, poetic cadence.

Contrast / Antithesis

“Mannan endru per enakku oorilae / Kallan endru ennai cheidha kaadhalae”

Contrasting 'Mannan' (King) with 'Kallan' (Thief) to express how love completely alters one's identity and ego.

Personification

“Mannin vinnin kangal”

Attributing human vision ('kangal' or eyes) to non-human elements like the earth and sky.

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Trivia

'Nadigaiyar Thilagam' (2018) is the Tamil version of the critically acclaimed biographical film 'Mahanati', detailing the life of legendary actress Savitri. The music for the film was composed by Mickey J. Meyer, with Tamil lyrics penned by Madhan Karky.

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