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Lyrics & meaning

Meherezylaa

From Maanaadu · 2021

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Yuvan Shankar Raja, Rizwan, Raja Bhavatharini
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Maanaadu2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
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Male
Onnum onnum rendulaOne plus one is two,
Inbam inga bundle-ahJoy comes in a whole bundle here.
Konjam kooda vetkamillaaWithout even a bit of shyness,
Ponnu namma friend-laaThis girl is our dear friend.
Male
Surumam theettum vennilaA moon wearing eye-kohl,
Kovam vandha draculaA dracula when she gets angry!
Nikka panni nikkum indhaMaking him stand frozen in place,
Paiyan life-eh joke-laaThis boy's life has become a joke!
Male
Masthana pola mappilaiA groom like a grand prince,
Vanthalae aala thookkaHe arrived to sweep her off her feet.
Munnala ninnu kondaadaTo stand up front and celebrate,
Onnaaga serndhomlaWe all gathered together, didn't we?
Male
Meherezylaa meherezylaaMeherezylaa, Meherezylaa,
Meherezylaa meherezylaaMeherezylaa, Meherezylaa,
Alla alla ellaiyillaAs you gather it, there is no limit,
Kollai inbam kaadhalaLove is boundless joy!
Male
Oththa bhoomi paarulaaLook, there is only one earth,
Oththa usuru thaanadaThere is only one life, my friend.
Oththa manasil oththa kaadhalIn one heart, there is one love,
Oththukitta podhumlaaIt is enough if it is accepted!
Male
Avala avala paarulaaLook at her as herself,
Neeyum neeya vaazhulaaLive your life as yourself,
Maara venam maatha venamNo need to change, no need to alter,
Purunjikitta podhumlaaIt is enough if you understand each other!
Male
Modhal illaama uravillaThere is no relationship without conflicts,
Sandainnu vandha poduIf a fight comes, just face it!
Mannippu ketta thavarillaThere is no harm in asking for forgiveness,
Un vaazhkai unnoduYour life belongs with you!
Male
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O mehaboobaO beloved,
Female
Megathin mele unnoduAbove the clouds, together with you,
Midhanthu vandhen thozhaI floated along, my friend.
En bhoomi engum poo kaaduMy entire earth became a flower garden,
Unnaalae kannaalaBecause of you, my dear.
Female
Masha allah masha allahMasha Allah, Masha Allah,
Masha allah masha allahMasha Allah, Masha Allah,
Alla alla ellaiyillaAs you gather it, there is no limit,
Inbam needhan kaadhalaYou are the true joy, my love!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Meherezylaa is a vibrant and cheerful song from the movie Maanaadu that celebrates love, friendship, and wedding festivities. The lyrics playfully tease the bride and groom while imparting meaningful relationship wisdom. It highlights that true love accepts a partner as they are without forcing change, acknowledging that minor arguments are natural and seeking forgiveness keeps bonds strong. The second half transitions into a romantic expression of happiness, where love is described as a boundless joy that elevates life and transforms one's world into a blossom-filled paradise.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Onnum onnum rendula / Inbam inga bundle-ah / Ponnu namma friend-laa

The lyrics frequently use end-rhyming suffixes ending in '-laa' across multiple lines to create a catchy, rhythmic flow.

Metaphor & Contrast

Surumam theettum vennila / Kovam vandha dracula

The lyricist contrasts poetic beauty with playful humor, comparing the bride to a beautiful kohl-adorned moon and an angry vampire.

Anaphora / Monai (Initial Repetition)

Oththa bhoomi paarulaa / Oththa usuru thaanada / Oththa manasil oththa kaadhal

Repetition of the word 'Oththa' (single/one) at the start of consecutive lines creates strong lyric emphasis and rhythm.

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Trivia

Meherezylaa features a special family collaboration as Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the track and sang it alongside his sibling, the late legendary singer Bhavatharini, in a film directed by their cousin Venkat Prabhu.

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