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Oh Manmadha

From Krishna (1996) · 1996

Lyricist
S. A. Rajkumar
Singer
Sujatha
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Movie name
Krishna (1996)
Movie release year
1996
Lyrics added on
1 Nov 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oh manmathaa
Nee Vanthu theendaamal
Thoongaathu poo manam idhu
Oh mannavaa
Un tholil soodaamal
Vaadaathu ponmalar idhu
Theeyil thaamarai
Mogaththil moodu
Moodum pothellaam moganam paadu
Oh manmathaa
Nee Vanthu theendaamal
Thoongaathu poo manam idhu
Oh mannavaa
Un tholil soodaamal
Vaadaathu ponmalar idhu
Aah haa….aa….aah…aa…
Hheemmm….haah…aa….
megam sudasuda yaagam
Inneram anaiththidum thaagam
Megam purinthidum neram
Netru pudhuvitha raagam
Sunduviral asaiththu kooppidu
Sorkkam varum
Chinna chinna kavithai pesidu
Manjam vidum
Kalloorum poovithu
Kanavukkul vaaduthu
Kannaalan nee thoda yaenguthu
Oh manmathaa
Nee Vanthu theendaamal
Thoongaathu poo manam idhu
Oh mannavaa
Un tholil soodaamal
Vaadaathu ponmalar idhu
Thaabam alaigalin thaagam
Mothum karaiyinil theerum
Poovin malarkonda thaabam
Paavam karaipada theerum
Anbithazh azhagu penmaiyin aanaiyithu
Angamellaam parugi paarththidu kadhal madhu
Andraadam raaththiri yaetri vaiththa pooththiri
Anbe un kaigalil aadhari
Oh manmathaa
Nee Vanthu theendaamal
Thoongaathu poo manam idhu
Oh mannavaa
Un tholil soodaamal
Vaadaathu ponmalar idhu
Oh manmathaa
Oh Manmatha,
unless you come and touch it,
this flower-like heart cannot sleep.
Oh my king,
without resting upon your shoulders,
this golden flower will not wither.
A lotus in the fire,
wrap it in desire,
and whenever you cover it, sing a Mohanam melody.
Oh Manmatha,
unless you come and touch it,
this flower-like heart cannot sleep.
Oh my king,
without resting upon your shoulders,
this golden flower will not wither.
Aa ha... aa... aah... aa...
Hmmm... haa... aa...
As heat rises like a sacred fire in the clouds,
quench this thirst at this very moment.
At the time the clouds understand,
yesterday brought a whole new melody.
Beckon me with a wave of your little finger,
and heaven will arrive.
Whisper sweet little poems,
and the bed will welcome us.
This flower dripping with sweet nectar
fades away in dreams,
longing for your touch, my beloved.
Oh Manmatha,
unless you come and touch it,
this flower-like heart cannot sleep.
Oh my king,
without resting upon your shoulders,
this golden flower will not wither.
Longing is the thirst of the waves,
quenched when crashing upon the shore.
The desire held inside this flower
will find peace as all hesitation melts away.
Sweet loving lips—this is the wish of graceful womanhood,
taste the wine of love across my body.
A flower-wick lamp lit every single night,
shelter and hold it in your hands, my love.
Oh Manmatha,
unless you come and touch it,
this flower-like heart cannot sleep.
Oh my king,
without resting upon your shoulders,
this golden flower will not wither.
Oh Manmatha...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Oh Manmathaa' is a sensual romantic ballad where a woman expresses her intense yearning and romantic passion for her lover. Comparing him to 'Manmatha' (the Hindu God of Love) and 'Mannavan' (a King), she pours out her desire, declaring that her heart cannot rest without his gentle touch and presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Vaadaathu ponmalar idhu”

Compares the heroine's delicate beauty and devotion to a 'ponmalar' (golden flower) that will not wither when embraced by her king.

Metaphor

“Angamellaam parugi paarththidu kadhal madhu”

Compares love to 'madhu' (nectar/wine) that is meant to be consumed across every part of the body.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Inneram anaiththidum thaagam / Netru pudhuvitha raagam”

The lines end with rhyming sounds 'thaagam' and 'raagam', establishing a rhythmic lyrical harmony.

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Trivia

'Oh Manmathaa' is composed by S. A. Rajkumar, who also penned the lyrics for this album. Sung gracefully by Sujatha, the track is renowned for its soft melodic arrangement and sensual mood, typical of mid-90s Tamil romantic compositions.

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