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Lyrics & meaning

Naanthan Manmadhakunju

From Pozhuthu Vidinchachu · 1984

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Pozhuthu Vidinchachu1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aththa thavamirunthu azhagaga peththa pullaeO child born beautifully through your mother's penance,
Aanaa aavannaa aththanaiyum kaththa pullaeO child who learned all the alphabets and lessons,
Kaththa mudi azhagan kaanaatha vadivazhaganBeautiful with thick hair, a handsome vision unseen before,
Velan naanirukka vanthuvidu valliyammaCome along Valli, as I am here as Lord Velan!
Male
Naanthaan manmathakunjuI am a young Cupid,
Needhaan maadhulam pinjuYou are a tender pomegranate bud,
Male
Naanthaan manmathakunjuI am a young Cupid,
Needhaan maadhulam pinjuYou are a tender pomegranate bud,
Naanthaan manmathakunjuI am a young Cupid,
Needhaan maadhulam pinjuYou are a tender pomegranate bud,
Male
Mama ingu kundhiyirukkaWhile your uncle sits right here,
Manasula thanthiyadikkaSending telegraphic sparks inside the heart,
Adi vaayaendi kummiyadikkaCome on girl, let us dance the Kummi,
Vanna vanna sindhu padikkaAnd sing colorful folk tunes!
Male
Naanthaan manmathakunjuI am a young Cupid,
Needhaan maadhulam pinju heiYou are a tender pomegranate bud, hey!
Male
Nerththu varaiyil bayanthendiI was afraid until yesterday, girl,
Naalum nadungi kidanthendiI was lying down trembling all day long,
Nerththu varaiyil bayanthendiI was afraid until yesterday, girl,
Naalum nadungi kidanthendiI was lying down trembling all day long,
Male
Achcham vitta aambala naanNow I am a man who has left fear behind,
Ippa vanthirukken veembulathaanI have come today with full pride and confidence,
Achcham vitta aambala naanNow I am a man who has left fear behind,
Ippa vanthirukken veembulathaanI have come today with full pride and confidence,
Kombugal nikka vachchu naan naattuvenI will plant the victory pillars firmly,
Intha potti magan yaarunnu naan kaattuvenI will show everyone who this competitive man is!
Male
Naanthaan manmathakunjuI am a young Cupid,
Needhaan maadhulam pinjuYou are a tender pomegranate bud,
Male
Mama ingu kundhiyirukkaWhile your uncle sits right here,
Manasula thanthiyadikkaSending telegraphic sparks inside the heart,
Adi vaayaendi kummiyadikkaCome on girl, let us dance the Kummi,
Vanna vanna sindhu padikkaAnd sing colorful folk tunes!
Male
Naanthaan manmathakunjuI am a young Cupid,
Needhaan maadhulam pinju heiYou are a tender pomegranate bud, hey!
Male
Vaadiyamma vaayaadiCome on, talkative girl,
Paappom konjam vilaiyaadiLet us play and see for a bit,
Vaadiyamma vaayaadiCome on, talkative girl,
Paappom konjam vilaiyaadiLet us play and see for a bit,
Male
Niththiraiya nee marakkaFor you to forget your sleep,
Adi muththiraiya naan padhikkaFor me to imprint my kiss as a seal,
Niththiraiya nee marakkaFor you to forget your sleep,
Adi muththiraiya naan padhikkaFor me to imprint my kiss as a seal,
Alligalae ungalukku kondaattammaaIs it a grand celebration for you ladies?
Intha arjunanana kandavudan thindaattamaaOr is it a dilemma upon seeing this Arjuna?
Male
Naanthaan manmathakunjuI am a young Cupid,
Needhaan maadhulam pinjuYou are a tender pomegranate bud,
Male
Mama ingu kundhiyirukkaWhile your uncle sits right here,
Manasula thanthiyadikkaSending telegraphic sparks inside the heart,
Adi vaayaendi kummiyadikkaCome on girl, let us dance the Kummi,
Vanna vanna sindhu padikkaAnd sing colorful folk tunes!
Male
Naanthaan manmathakunjuI am a young Cupid,
Needhaan maadhulam pinjuYou are a tender pomegranate bud,
Naanthaan manmathakunjuI am a young Cupid,
Needhaan maadhulam pinjuYou are a tender pomegranate bud.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful Tamil folk song from the 1984 film Pozhuthu Vidinchachu features a confident protagonist expressing his affection, desire, and bravado to his beloved. He compares himself to Cupid (Manmathan) and Arjuna, while describing her as a delicate pomegranate blossom (maadhulam pinju) and invoking the divine pair Velan and Valli. Overcoming his past hesitation, he boldly invites her to sing, dance the Kummi folk dance, and celebrate their blossoming romance. The song relies heavily on rhythmic folk folk meter (Sindhu) and romantic tease.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Tharkurippu)

Naanthaan manmathakunju / Needhaan maadhulam pinju

The singer metaphorically identifies himself as 'Manmatha kunju' (young Cupid) and his beloved as 'Maadhulam pinju' (tender pomegranate fruit).

Mythological Allusion

Velan naanirukka vanthuvidu valliyamma

References divine/heroic lovers Velan-Valli and Arjuna to elevate the playfulness of his courtly romantic pursuit.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Mama ingu kundhiyirukka / Manasula thanthiyadikka

Rhyming of second consonant 'thi' / 'na' across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic folk beat.

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Trivia

'Pozhuthu Vidinchachu' (1984) is a Tamil film starring Prabhu, Sulakshana, and Sathyaraj. The music for the soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring earthy rural folk tunes written by lyricist Muthulingam.

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