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Mayangatha Manamyaavum

From Kaanchi Thalaivan · 1963

Lyricist
Aalangudi Somu
Singer
P. Bhanumathi
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Kaanchi Thalaivan1963

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aa… aaa…aaa….haaa….aaa….Vocalizing vocal riffs
Female
Mayangaadha manam yaavumEvery heart that remains uncharmed
MayangumWill become mesmerized
Mayangaadha manam yaavumEvery heart that remains uncharmed
MayangumWill become mesmerized
Alai modhum aasai paarvaiyaalaeBy a desire-filled gaze surging like waves
Female
Mayangaadha manam yaavumEvery heart that remains uncharmed
MayangumWill become mesmerized
Alai modhum aasai paarvaiyaalaeBy a desire-filled gaze surging like waves
Female
Mayangaadha manam yaavumEvery heart that remains uncharmed
MayangumWill become mesmerized
Azhaghin munnaalae… ae…In front of beauty...
Ae… ae… ae… ae… ae… ae…Vocalizing
O raajaa o raajaaOh king, oh king
Azhaghin munnaalae adimaiyandro ulagamIs not the whole world a slave before true beauty?
Arindhu kolveeraa raajaaWill you realize this, oh king?
Female
Mayangaadha manam yaavumEvery heart that remains uncharmed
MayangumWill become mesmerized
Alai modhum aasai paarvaiyaalaeBy a desire-filled gaze surging like waves
Mayangaadha manam yaavumEvery heart that remains uncharmed
Mayangum… aa… aa… aa…Will become mesmerized...
Female
Kannathilae pazha thottamA fruit orchard upon the cheeks
Kangalilae sadhiraattamA graceful classical dance performance in the eyes
Kannathilae pazha thottamA fruit orchard upon the cheeks
Kangalilae sadhiraattamA graceful classical dance performance in the eyes
Kattazhaghu pen siritthaalWhen a woman of striking beauty smiles
Kaalaiyarkku poraattamIt creates an emotional upheaval for young men
Kattazhaghu pen siritthaalWhen a woman of striking beauty smiles
Kaalaiyarkku poraattamIt creates an emotional upheaval for young men
Unarndhu kondaalae unarndhu kondaalaeIf you come to understand this, if you come to understand this
Urangidumo ilamai uravu kondaadum raajaaWill youth ever sleep? Oh king who celebrates love and relationships!
Female
Mayangaadha manam yaavumEvery heart that remains uncharmed
MayangumWill become mesmerized
Alai modhum aasai paarvaiyaalaeBy a desire-filled gaze surging like waves
Mayangaadha manam yaavumEvery heart that remains uncharmed
Mayangum… aa… aa… aa…Will become mesmerized...
Female
Karumugil kaana varumDark rain clouds come to behold her beauty
Kandavudan naanamurumAnd feel shy upon seeing her dark tresses
Karumugil kaana varumDark rain clouds come to behold her beauty
Kandavudan naanamurumAnd feel shy upon seeing her dark tresses
Kanniyar tham koondhalukkuTo the luscious locks of young maidens
Kappam katti vaazhdhu varumThey pay tribute and continue to exist
Kanniyar tham koondhalukkuTo the luscious locks of young maidens
Kappam katti vaazhdhu varumThey pay tribute and continue to exist
Pudhumai kandaalae pudhumai kandaalaeWhen you witness such marvels, when you witness such marvels
Pasithidumo umakku poruthiduveeraa raajaaWould you still feel hunger? Will you be patient, oh king?
Female
Mayangaadha manam yaavumEvery heart that remains uncharmed
MayangumWill become mesmerized
Alai modhum aasai paarvaiyaalaeBy a desire-filled gaze surging like waves
Mayangaadha manam yaavumEvery heart that remains uncharmed
Mayangum…Will become mesmerized...
Aaa… aa… aa… aaa…..aaa… aa… aa… aaa…..Vocalizing
Aaa… aa… aa… aaa…..Vocalizing

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Mayangaadha Manam Yaavum' from the 1963 Tamil film Kaanchi Thalaivan is a romantic and alluring track where a maiden sings to captivate the heart of a king. She proclaims that even the most stubborn and stoic minds will inevitably surrender to the spell of beauty and longing glances. Through poetic hyperboles, she describes feminine charm—commercing cheeks to lush orchards, eyes to vibrant dances, and dark hair so magnificent that even rain-bearing clouds bow in tribute.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Kannathilae pazha thottam / Kangalilae sadhiraattam

Compares cheeks to a fruit orchard ('Kannathilae pazha thottam') and eyes to a classical dance ('Kangalilae sadhiraattam') to evoke vivid imagery of youthful beauty.

Hyperbole (Urapatthi / Aruvai)

Karumugil kaana varum... Kappam katti vaazhdhu varum

Exaggerates the beauty of women's long black hair by claiming that dark rain clouds feel humbled and pay tribute to it.

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Kannathilae pazha thottam / Kangalilae sadhiraattam

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Ka' across 'Kannathilae', 'Kangalilae', 'Kattazhaghu', and 'Kaalaiyarkku'.

Simile / Wave Imagery (Uwamai)

Alai modhum aasai paarvaiyaalae

Desire in a lover's gaze is compared to surging ocean waves ('Alai modhum aasai paarvaiyaalae').

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Trivia

Kaanchi Thalaivan (1963) is a historical drama film directed by A. S. A. Sami and Y. R. Swamy, starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR), S. S. Rajendran, and Bhanumathi. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics authored by prominent lyricist Aalangudi Somu.

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