- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- P. Aadhinarayana Rao
- Movie name
- Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Sept 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic melody expresses the deep devotion and passionate love of a woman toward her beloved king/lover. She regards him as the ultimate righteousness, light, and joy of her existence. Describing herself as a nectar-filled rose seeking his presence, she sings of how solitude and music heighten her yearning for him.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை / உருவகம்)
“Aanandha jodhi needhaanada”
The lover is metaphorically addressed as 'Aanandha jodhi' (light of bliss) and 'Inbha nizhal' (shade of joy), equating his presence to light and comfort.
Uruvagamy / Metaphor
“Madhuvaendhum kaadhal malar roja”
The heroine refers to love/herself as a 'Madhuvaendhum kaadhal malar roja' (a love rose carrying sweet nectar).
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Thaalattuthae isai kaanathinaalae / Thanimai kaanavae vandhaal thannalae”
The second letter consonant sound rhyming across lines: 'Thaalattuthae' and 'Thanimai'.
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Trivia
This song is from the 1957 bilingual film 'Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam' starring Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi. The music was composed by P. Adinarayana Rao, and P. Susheela's soulful rendition in classical raaga became immensely popular and remains a golden classic of Tamil cinema.
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