Mayakkum Mannan
From Rajaraja Chozhan · 1972
- Lyricist
- K. D. Santhanam
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan
- Details
- Rajaraja Chozhan1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Mayakkum mannan neeyandro | Are you not the enchanting king? |
| Manakkum mullai naanandro | Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower? |
| Chorus :…………….. | (Chorus vocalizing) |
| Female | |
| Mayakkum mannan neeyandro | Are you not the enchanting king? |
| Manakkum mullai naanandro | Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower? |
| Female | |
| Mella mella sollavaa kadhai sollavaa | Shall I tell you softly, shall I tell a story? |
| Sollavaa mannavaa ingu vaa | Shall I tell you, my king, come here |
| Mella mella sollavaa kadhai sollavaa | Shall I tell you softly, shall I tell a story? |
| Sollavaa mannavaa ingu vaa | Shall I tell you, my king, come here |
| Chorus :Mannavaa ingu….vaa….. | Chorus: Oh king, come here... |
| Female | |
| Mayakkum mannan neeyandro | Are you not the enchanting king? |
| Manakkum mullai naanandro | Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower? |
| Female | |
| Paalil oorum maangani | A ripe mango soaked in milk |
| Chorus :Pudhu maangani | Chorus: A fresh ripe mango |
| Female :Paavai unthan mohini | Female: This lady is your enchantress |
| Chorus :Mana mohini | Chorus: An enchantress of the heart |
| Female | |
| Paalil oorum maangani | A ripe mango soaked in milk |
| Intha paavai unthan mohini | This maiden is your enchantress |
| Female | |
| Katti thangam thottu thazhuvum en maeni | My body is touched and embraced like pure solid gold |
| Kadhal konjum kavithai paadum maharani | A queen singing poetry filled with love |
| Katti thangam thottu thazhuvum en maeni | My body is touched and embraced like pure solid gold |
| Kadhal konjum kavithai paadum maharani | A queen singing poetry filled with love |
| Female | |
| Nee maharaja…..naan maharani…. | You are the emperor... I am the queen... |
| Female | |
| Mella mella sollavaa kadhai sollavaa | Shall I tell you softly, shall I tell a story? |
| Sollavaa mannavaa ingu vaa | Shall I tell you, my king, come here |
| Chorus :Mannavaa ingu….vaa….. | Chorus: Oh king, come here... |
| Female | |
| Mayakkum mannan neeyandro | Are you not the enchanting king? |
| Manakkum mullai naanandro | Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower? |
| Female | |
| Madhu oorum oru bodhai en nenjam | My heart is an intoxication dripping with honey |
| Chorus :Oho oho | Chorus: Oho oho |
| Female :En manam kooda unakkana malar manjam | Female: Even my mind is a soft flower bed made for you |
| Chorus :Laallaalaalaa | Chorus: Laallaalaalaa |
| Female | |
| Madhu oorum oru bodhai en nenjam | My heart is an intoxication dripping with honey |
| En manam kooda unakkana malar manjam | Even my mind is a soft flower bed made for you |
| Female | |
| Idhazhoram anrangerum pudhu naadagam | A new drama premieres at the corner of the lips |
| Idhazhoram anrangerum pudhu naadagam | A new drama premieres at the corner of the lips |
| Adhil ennangal inbangal oraayiram | In it lie a thousand thoughts and pleasures |
| Ennangal inbangal oraayiram | A thousand thoughts and pleasures |
| Chorus :Ennangal inbangal oraayiram | Chorus: A thousand thoughts and pleasures |
| Female | |
| Mella mella sollavaa kadhai sollavaa | Shall I tell you softly, shall I tell a story? |
| Sollavaa mannavaa ingu vaa | Shall I tell you, my king, come here |
| Chorus :Mannavaa ingu….vaa….. | Chorus: Oh king, come here... |
| Female | |
| Mayakkum mannan neeyandro | Are you not the enchanting king? |
| Manakkum mullai naanandro | Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower? |
| Chorus | |
| …………… | ... |
மயக்கும் மன்னன் நீயன்றோ
மணக்கும் முல்லை நானன்றோ
குழு :
............................
Are you not the enchanting king?
Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower?
(Chorus vocalizing)
மயக்கும் மன்னன் நீயன்றோ
மணக்கும் முல்லை நானன்றோ
Are you not the enchanting king?
Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower?
மெல்ல மெல்ல சொல்லவா கதை சொல்லவா
சொல்லவா மன்னவா இங்கு வா
மெல்ல மெல்ல சொல்லவா கதை சொல்லவா
சொல்லவா மன்னவா
குழு :
மன்னவா இங்கு.........வா..........
Shall I tell you softly, shall I tell a story?
Shall I tell you, my king, come here
Shall I tell you softly, shall I tell a story?
Shall I tell you, my king, come here
Chorus: Oh king, come here...
மயக்கும் மன்னன் நீயன்றோ
மணக்கும் முல்லை நானன்றோ
Are you not the enchanting king?
Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower?
பாலில் ஊறும் மாங்கனி
குழு :
புது மாங்கனி
பாவை உந்தன் மோகினி
குழு :
மன மோகினி
A ripe mango soaked in milk
Chorus: A fresh ripe mango
Female: This lady is your enchantress
Chorus: An enchantress of the heart
பாலில் ஊறும் மாங்கனி
இந்த பாவை உந்தன் மோகினி.....
A ripe mango soaked in milk
This maiden is your enchantress
கட்டித் தங்கம் தொட்டு தழுவும் என் மேனி
காதல் கொஞ்சும் கவிதை பாடும் மகராணி
கட்டித் தங்கம் தொட்டு தழுவும் என் மேனி
காதல் கொஞ்சும் கவிதை பாடும் மகராணி
My body is touched and embraced like pure solid gold
A queen singing poetry filled with love
My body is touched and embraced like pure solid gold
A queen singing poetry filled with love
நீ மகராஜா ........ நான் மகராணி
You are the emperor... I am the queen...
மெல்ல மெல்ல சொல்லவா கதை சொல்லவா
சொல்லவா மன்னவா இங்கு வா
குழு :
மன்னவா இங்கு.........வா..........
Shall I tell you softly, shall I tell a story?
Shall I tell you, my king, come here
Chorus: Oh king, come here...
மயக்கும் மன்னன் நீயன்றோ
மணக்கும் முல்லை நானன்றோ
Are you not the enchanting king?
Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower?
மது ஊறும் ஒரு போதை என் நெஞ்சம்
குழு :
ஓஹோ ஓஹோ
என் மனம் கூட உனக்கான மலர் மஞ்சம்
குழு :
லால்லாலாலா
My heart is an intoxication dripping with honey
Chorus: Oho oho
Female: Even my mind is a soft flower bed made for you
Chorus: Laallaalaalaa
மது ஊறும் ஒரு போதை என் நெஞ்சம்
என் மனம் கூட உனக்கான மலர் மஞ்சம்
My heart is an intoxication dripping with honey
Even my mind is a soft flower bed made for you
இதழோரம் அரங்கேறும் புது நாடகம்
இதழோரம் அரங்கேறும் புது நாடகம்
அதில் எண்ணங்கள் இன்பங்கள் ஓராயிரம்
எண்ணங்கள் இன்பங்கள் நூறாயிரம்
குழு :
எண்ணங்கள் இன்பங்கள் நூறாயிரம்
A new drama premieres at the corner of the lips
A new drama premieres at the corner of the lips
In it lie a thousand thoughts and pleasures
A thousand thoughts and pleasures
Chorus: A thousand thoughts and pleasures
மெல்ல மெல்ல சொல்லவா கதை சொல்லவா
சொல்லவா மன்னவா இங்கு வா
குழு :
மன்னவா இங்கு.........வா..........
Shall I tell you softly, shall I tell a story?
Shall I tell you, my king, come here
Chorus: Oh king, come here...
மயக்கும் மன்னன் நீயன்றோ
மணக்கும் முல்லை நானன்றோ
Are you not the enchanting king?
Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower?
...................................
...
Mayakkum mannan neeyandro
Are you not the enchanting king?
Manakkum mullai naanandro
Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower?
Chorus :……………..
(Chorus vocalizing)
Mayakkum mannan neeyandro
Are you not the enchanting king?
Manakkum mullai naanandro
Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower?
Mella mella sollavaa kadhai sollavaa
Shall I tell you softly, shall I tell a story?
Sollavaa mannavaa ingu vaa
Shall I tell you, my king, come here
Mella mella sollavaa kadhai sollavaa
Shall I tell you softly, shall I tell a story?
Sollavaa mannavaa ingu vaa
Shall I tell you, my king, come here
Chorus :Mannavaa ingu….vaa…..
Chorus: Oh king, come here...
Mayakkum mannan neeyandro
Are you not the enchanting king?
Manakkum mullai naanandro
Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower?
Paalil oorum maangani
A ripe mango soaked in milk
Chorus :Pudhu maangani
Chorus: A fresh ripe mango
Female :Paavai unthan mohini
Female: This lady is your enchantress
Chorus :Mana mohini
Chorus: An enchantress of the heart
Paalil oorum maangani
A ripe mango soaked in milk
Intha paavai unthan mohini
This maiden is your enchantress
Katti thangam thottu thazhuvum en maeni
My body is touched and embraced like pure solid gold
Kadhal konjum kavithai paadum maharani
A queen singing poetry filled with love
Katti thangam thottu thazhuvum en maeni
My body is touched and embraced like pure solid gold
Kadhal konjum kavithai paadum maharani
A queen singing poetry filled with love
Nee maharaja…..naan maharani….
You are the emperor... I am the queen...
Mella mella sollavaa kadhai sollavaa
Shall I tell you softly, shall I tell a story?
Sollavaa mannavaa ingu vaa
Shall I tell you, my king, come here
Chorus :Mannavaa ingu….vaa…..
Chorus: Oh king, come here...
Mayakkum mannan neeyandro
Are you not the enchanting king?
Manakkum mullai naanandro
Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower?
Madhu oorum oru bodhai en nenjam
My heart is an intoxication dripping with honey
Chorus :Oho oho
Chorus: Oho oho
Female :En manam kooda unakkana malar manjam
Female: Even my mind is a soft flower bed made for you
Chorus :Laallaalaalaa
Chorus: Laallaalaalaa
Madhu oorum oru bodhai en nenjam
My heart is an intoxication dripping with honey
En manam kooda unakkana malar manjam
Even my mind is a soft flower bed made for you
Idhazhoram anrangerum pudhu naadagam
A new drama premieres at the corner of the lips
Idhazhoram anrangerum pudhu naadagam
A new drama premieres at the corner of the lips
Adhil ennangal inbangal oraayiram
In it lie a thousand thoughts and pleasures
Ennangal inbangal oraayiram
A thousand thoughts and pleasures
Chorus :Ennangal inbangal oraayiram
Chorus: A thousand thoughts and pleasures
Mella mella sollavaa kadhai sollavaa
Shall I tell you softly, shall I tell a story?
Sollavaa mannavaa ingu vaa
Shall I tell you, my king, come here
Chorus :Mannavaa ingu….vaa…..
Chorus: Oh king, come here...
Mayakkum mannan neeyandro
Are you not the enchanting king?
Manakkum mullai naanandro
Am I not the fragrant jasmine flower?
……………
...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a seductive and romantic track from the historical magnum opus 'Rajaraja Chozhan' (1972). In the song, the dancer/heroine expresses her deep romantic allure and devotion toward the king. She compares herself to fragrant jasmine flowers and sweet mangoes soaked in milk, inviting her sovereign into a realm of intimacy, poetry, and passion. Through poetic storytelling, she portrays herself as his enchanting queen and his heart's ultimate comfort.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mona (Initial Alliteration)
“Mayakkum mannan neeyandro / Manakkum mullai naanandro”
Repetition of the initial 'Ma' sound in 'Mayakkum mannan' and 'Manakkum mullai' creates a sweet, rhythmic flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Manakkum mullai naanandro”
The singer metaphorically describes herself as a 'mullai' (jasmine flower) and a 'maangani' (ripe mango), symbolizing beauty and sweetness.
Sensory Imagery
“Paalil oorum maangani”
The phrase evokes rich gustatory and tactile imagery describing sweetness and luxury ('mango soaked in milk').
Rhyme / Eyalbu (Couplet Rhyming)
“Mayakkum mannan neeyandro / Manakkum mullai naanandro”
The lines end with matching grammatical structures and rhyming endings ('neeyandro' / 'naanandro').
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Trivia
'Rajaraja Chozhan' (1972), starring Sivaji Ganesan, holds the historic distinction of being the very first CinemaScope film produced in Tamil cinema. The soundtrack composed by Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan blends classical Indian instrumentation with lively rhythm, rendered with characteristic sensuality by singer L. R. Eswari.
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