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Lyrics & meaning

Namma Manasu Pola

From Themmangu Paattukaaran · 1997

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
K. S. Chithra, Mano
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Themmangu Paattukaaran1997

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Namma manasu polaJust as our hearts desired
Amanju pochu vaazhvuLife has turned out
Idhu maala podaTo exchange garlands
Poruthamaana thaervuThis is a suitable choice
Female
Namma manasu polaJust as our hearts desired
Amanju pochu vaazhvuLife has turned out
Idhu maala podaTo exchange garlands
Poruthamaana thaervuThis is a suitable choice
Male
Indha poovu enakkaagaThis flower, for my sake
Indha poovu enakkaagaThis flower, for my sake
PorandhaachuWas born
Female
Namma manasu polaJust as our hearts desired
Amanju pochu vaazhvuLife has turned out
Idhu maala podaTo exchange garlands
Poruthamaana thaervuThis is a suitable choice
Male
Lesaaga sandhanam therattiGathering a little sandalwood paste
Sillena thadavavaShall I apply it coolly?
Ippa paaloda panjanai irukkuNow there is a bed of silk with milk
Kanniyai anaikkavaaShall I embrace the young maiden?
Female
Padhamaa yedhamaagaGently and comfortably
Parimaarum neramThe time to share love
Sugamo sugamaagumPleasure becomes pure bliss
En dhaagam theerumMy thirst will be quenched
Male
Pesaadha sangadhi irukkuThere are unsaid matters
Moththamum kodukkavaaShall I give them all?
Endrum vaadaadha nenjulaIn a heart that never fades
Unakku manjamum virikkavaaShall I lay out a bed for you?
Female
Edam kaattuShow me the place
Male :AahahaahaaMale: Aahahaahaa
Female :Sudhi meettuFemale: Tune the pitch
Male :AahahaahaaMale: Aahahaahaa
Female :Edam kaattuFemale: Show me the place
Sudhi meettu vilaiyaattuTune the pitch and play
Male :AahahaaMale: Aahahaa
Female
Namma manasu polaJust as our hearts desired
Amanju pochu vaazhvuLife has turned out
Idhu maala podaTo exchange garlands
Poruthamaana thaervuThis is a suitable choice
Male
Namma manasu polaJust as our hearts desired
Amanju pochu vaazhvuLife has turned out
Idhu maala podaTo exchange garlands
Poruthamaana thaervuThis is a suitable choice
Female
Indha poovu onakkaagaThis flower, for your sake
Indha poovu onakkaagaThis flower, for your sake
PorandhaachuWas born
Male
Namma manasu polaJust as our hearts desired
Amanju pochu vaazhvuLife has turned out
Idhu maala podaTo exchange garlands
Poruthamaana thaervuThis is a suitable choice
Female
Aathoram poomara kuyiluThe cuckoo on the flowering tree by the riverbank
Mangalam paadudhuSings an auspicious melody
Indha azhagaana kaaviriThis beautiful Cauvery river
Namakku mandhiram koorudhuChants wedding mantras for us
Male
Nee thaan dhinam thorumYou alone, every single day
Naan paadum paattuAre the song that I sing
Nizhal pol vara venumYou must come like a shadow
En kooda koottuIn company with me
Female
Tholodu sorgamum irukkuHeaven resides on your shoulder
Sondhamum koodudhuRelationships grow stronger
Endrum maaraadha aanandhamEverlasting joy
Namakku nithamum saerudhuJoins us every day
Male
Pudhu paalumFresh milk
Female :AahahaahaaFemale: Aahahaahaa
Male :Suvai thaenumMale: Delicious honey
Female :AahahaahaaFemale: Aahahaahaa
Male :Pudhu paalumMale: Fresh milk
Suvai thaenum kalandhaachuAnd delicious honey have blended together
Female :AahahaaFemale: Aahahaa
Male
Namma manasu polaJust as our hearts desired
Amanju pochu vaazhvuLife has turned out
Idhu maala podaTo exchange garlands
Poruthamaana thaervuThis is a suitable choice
Female
Namma manasu polaJust as our hearts desired
Amanju pochu vaazhvuLife has turned out
Idhu maala podaTo exchange garlands
Poruthamaana thaervuThis is a suitable choice
Male
Indha poovu enakkaagaThis flower, for my sake
Female :Indha poovu onakkaagaFemale: This flower, for your sake
PorandhaachuWas born
Male
Lala laalla laalla laalla laalla laallaaLala laalla laalla laalla laalla laallaa
Female :Lala laalla laalla laalla laalla laallaaFemale: Lala laalla laalla laalla laalla laallaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Namma Manasu Pola from the movie Themmangu Paattukaaran (1997) is a romantic duet celebrating marital union, harmony, and joyful togetherness. The lyrics portray a couple rejoicing in how life has shaped up exactly as their hearts desired, considering their union a perfect match.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Pudhu paalum Suvai thaenum kalandhaachu

Comparing the lovers' harmonious union to the blending of fresh milk and delicious honey ('Pudhu paalum suvai thaenum kalandhaachu').

Personification

Indha azhagaana kaaviri Namakku mandhiram koorudhu

Attributes the human ability of chanting sacred wedding mantras to the flowing Cauvery river.

Alliteration (Monai)

Padhamaa yedhamaaga Parimaarum neram

Repetition of the 'Pa' consonant sound at the start of adjacent words.

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Trivia

Themmangu Paattukaaran (1997) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Gangai Amaran. The song is rendered by singers Mano and K. S. Chithra.

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