Onnapol Manmadhan Illaiye
From Puthir · 1986
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Puthir1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Onna pol manmathan | A Cupid like you, |
| Chorus :Illaiyae oorilae | Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town! |
| Female :Kannana polavae | Female: Just like Lord Krishna, |
| Chorus :Vanthanae nerula | Chorus: He arrived in person! |
| Female | |
| Vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa | If life is just four days long, |
| Adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan | Youth lasts for only two of those days! |
| Chorus :Aamaappaa vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa | Chorus: Oh yes! If life is just four days long, |
| Adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan | Youth lasts for only two of those days! |
| Female | |
| Ha onna pol manmathan | Ha, a Cupid like you, |
| Chorus :Illaiyae oorilae | Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town! |
| Female :Kannana polaevae | Female: Just like Lord Krishna, |
| Chorus :Vanthanae nerula | Chorus: He arrived in person! |
| Female | |
| Maeni muzhuvathum minukkuthu maragatham | My whole body gleams like an emerald, |
| Megam pavalamaiyaa | The cloud looks like precious coral, my dear sir! |
| Chorus :…………. | Chorus: ... |
| Female :Saerththu thazhuvunga dhinasari pazhagaunga | Female: Hold me close and embrace me, mingle with me daily, |
| Kadhal sarasamaiyaa | This is romantic playfulness, my dear sir! |
| Chorus :…………… | Chorus: ... |
| Female :Santhana kattathaan vanthathu kittathaan | Female: A block of sandalwood has come close to you, |
| Onnathaan thottathaam ullamae kettathaam | It touched only you, and its heart asked for you, |
| Female | |
| Oorvasi rambai edhukku | Why do you need celestial nymphs like Urvashi or Rambha? |
| Chorus :Edhukku | Chorus: Why indeed? |
| Female :Ennidam rompa irukku | Female: I have plenty of charm right here in me! |
| Chorus :Irukku | Chorus: She has it! |
| Female | |
| Ha onna pol manmathan | Ha, a Cupid like you, |
| Chorus :Illaiyae oorilae | Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town! |
| Female :Kannana polavae | Female: Just like Lord Krishna, |
| Chorus :Vanthanae nerula | Chorus: He arrived in person! |
| Female | |
| Vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa | If life is just four days long, |
| Adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan | Youth lasts for only two of those days! |
| Chorus :Aamaappaa vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa | Chorus: Oh yes! If life is just four days long, |
| Adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan | Youth lasts for only two of those days! |
| Female | |
| Kaama kalaigalai karachchava kudichchava | I have thoroughly mastered and absorbed all the arts of love, |
| Kaaththu thavichchirukkaen | I have been waiting anxiously for you! |
| Chorus :…………. | Chorus: ... |
| Female :Kadhal sogangala onakkena koduththava | Female: I am the one who gave all love's sweet sorrows for you, |
| Melum pasichchirukkaen | And now I hunger for even more! |
| Chorus :……….. | Chorus: ... |
| Female | |
| Sollunga allunga sonthamaa kollunga | Speak to me, embrace me, make me completely yours, |
| Muththamaa kottunga mellave kattunga | Shower me with kisses, tie me to you gently! |
| Female | |
| Manmathan solli koduththaan | Cupid himself taught these lessons, |
| Chorus :Koduththaan | Chorus: He taught them! |
| Female :Ennamo viththa padichchaan | Female: He mastered some mysterious skill, |
| Chorus :Padichchaan | Chorus: He learned it! |
| Female :Kettaa naan thaaraen thenamum naan vaaraen | Female: If you ask, I will give; every day I will come to you, |
| Um maanae thaenae maargazhithaanae | Oh my dear deer, my honey, it's the cozy month of Margazhi! |
| Female | |
| Ha onna pol manmathan | Ha, a Cupid like you, |
| Chorus :Illaiyae oorilae | Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town! |
| Female :Kannana polavae | Female: Just like Lord Krishna, |
| Chorus :Vanthanae nerula | Chorus: He arrived in person! |
| Female | |
| Vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa | If life is just four days long, |
| Adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan | Youth lasts for only two of those days! |
| Chorus :Aamaappaa vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa | Chorus: Oh yes! If life is just four days long, |
| Adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan | Youth lasts for only two of those days! |
| Female | |
| Haei onna pol manmathan | Hey, a Cupid like you, |
| Chorus :Illaiyae oorilae | Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town! |
| Female :Kannana polaevae | Female: Just like Lord Krishna, |
| Chorus :Vanthanae nerula | Chorus: He arrived in person! |
ஒன்னப் போல் மன்மதன்.....
குழு :
இல்லையே ஊரிலே
கண்ணன போலவே......
குழு :
வந்தனே நேருல
A Cupid like you,
Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town!
Female: Just like Lord Krishna,
Chorus: He arrived in person!
வாழ்க்கையோ நாலு நாளுனா
அதுல வாலிபம் ரெண்டு நாளுதான்
குழு :
ஆமாப்பா வாழ்க்கையோ நாலு நாளுனா
அதுல வாலிபம் ரெண்டு நாளு தான்
If life is just four days long,
Youth lasts for only two of those days!
Chorus: Oh yes! If life is just four days long,
Youth lasts for only two of those days!
ஹ ஒன்னப் போல் மன்மதன்.....
குழு :
இல்லையே ஊரிலே
கண்ணன போலவே......
குழு :
வந்தனே நேருல
Ha, a Cupid like you,
Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town!
Female: Just like Lord Krishna,
Chorus: He arrived in person!
மேனி முழுவதும் மினுக்குது மரகதம்
மேகம் பவளமையா
குழு :
.......................
சேர்த்து தழுவுங்க தினசரி பழகுங்க
காதல் சரசமையா......
குழு :
.......................
சந்தன கட்டதான் வந்தது கிட்டதான்
ஒன்னதான் தொட்டதாம் உள்ளமே கெட்டதாம்
My whole body gleams like an emerald,
The cloud looks like precious coral, my dear sir!
Chorus: ...
Female: Hold me close and embrace me, mingle with me daily,
This is romantic playfulness, my dear sir!
Chorus: ...
Female: A block of sandalwood has come close to you,
It touched only you, and its heart asked for you,
ஊர்வசி ரம்பை எதுக்கு.....
குழு :
எதுக்கு
என்னிடம் ரொம்ப இருக்கு...
குழு :
இருக்கு
Why do you need celestial nymphs like Urvashi or Rambha?
Chorus: Why indeed?
Female: I have plenty of charm right here in me!
Chorus: She has it!
ஊர்வசி ரம்பை எதுக்கு
உன்னிடம் ரொம்ப இருக்கு
தேகம் சங்கீதம் முழுதும் உன் யோகம்
நீ தேடும் யாவும் சீக்கிரம் கூடும்....
Ha, a Cupid like you,
Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town!
Female: Just like Lord Krishna,
Chorus: He arrived in person!
ஹ ஒன்னப் போல் மன்மதன்.....
குழு :
இல்லையே ஊரிலே
கண்ணன போலவே......
குழு :
வந்தனே நேருல
If life is just four days long,
Youth lasts for only two of those days!
Chorus: Oh yes! If life is just four days long,
Youth lasts for only two of those days!
வாழ்க்கையோ நாலு நாளுனா
அதுல வாலிபம் ரெண்டு நாளுதான்
குழு :
ஆமாப்பா வாழ்க்கையோ நாலு நாளுனா
அதுல வாலிபம் ரெண்டு நாளு தான்
I have thoroughly mastered and absorbed all the arts of love,
I have been waiting anxiously for you!
Chorus: ...
Female: I am the one who gave all love's sweet sorrows for you,
And now I hunger for even more!
Chorus: ...
காமக் கலைகளை கரச்சவ குடிச்சவ
காத்து தவிச்சிருக்கேன்....
குழு :
.......................
காதல் சொகங்கள ஒனக்கென கொடுத்தவ
மேலும் பசிச்சிருக்கேன்.....
குழு :
.......................
Speak to me, embrace me, make me completely yours,
Shower me with kisses, tie me to you gently!
சொல்லுங்க அள்ளுங்க சொந்தமா கொள்ளுங்க
முத்தமா கொட்டுங்க மெள்ளவே கட்டுங்க
Cupid himself taught these lessons,
Chorus: He taught them!
Female: He mastered some mysterious skill,
Chorus: He learned it!
Female: If you ask, I will give; every day I will come to you,
Oh my dear deer, my honey, it's the cozy month of Margazhi!
மன்மதன் சொல்லிக் கொடுத்தான்..
குழு :
கொடுத்தான்
என்னமோ வித்த படிச்சான்...
குழு :
படிச்சான்
கேட்டா நான் தாரேன் தெனமும் நான் வாரேன்
உம் மானே தேனே மார்கழி தானே......
Ha, a Cupid like you,
Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town!
Female: Just like Lord Krishna,
Chorus: He arrived in person!
ஹ ஒன்னப் போல் மன்மதன்.....
குழு :
இல்லையே ஊரிலே
கண்ணன போலவே......
குழு :
வந்தனே நேருல
If life is just four days long,
Youth lasts for only two of those days!
Chorus: Oh yes! If life is just four days long,
Youth lasts for only two of those days!
வாழ்க்கையோ நாலு நாளுனா
அதுல வாலிபம் ரெண்டு நாளுதான்
குழு :
ஆமாப்பா வாழ்க்கையோ நாலு நாளுனா
அதுல வாலிபம் ரெண்டு நாளு தான்
Hey, a Cupid like you,
Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town!
Female: Just like Lord Krishna,
Chorus: He arrived in person!
ஹேய்.....ஒன்னப் போல் மன்மதன்.....
குழு :
இல்லையே ஊரிலே
கண்ணன போலவே......
குழு :
வந்தனே நேருல
Onna pol manmathan
A Cupid like you,
Chorus :Illaiyae oorilae
Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town!
Female :Kannana polavae
Female: Just like Lord Krishna,
Chorus :Vanthanae nerula
Chorus: He arrived in person!
Vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa
If life is just four days long,
Adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan
Youth lasts for only two of those days!
Chorus :Aamaappaa vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa
Chorus: Oh yes! If life is just four days long,
Adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan
Youth lasts for only two of those days!
Ha onna pol manmathan
Ha, a Cupid like you,
Chorus :Illaiyae oorilae
Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town!
Female :Kannana polaevae
Female: Just like Lord Krishna,
Chorus :Vanthanae nerula
Chorus: He arrived in person!
Maeni muzhuvathum minukkuthu maragatham
My whole body gleams like an emerald,
Megam pavalamaiyaa
The cloud looks like precious coral, my dear sir!
Chorus :………….
Chorus: ...
Female :Saerththu thazhuvunga dhinasari pazhagaunga
Female: Hold me close and embrace me, mingle with me daily,
Kadhal sarasamaiyaa
This is romantic playfulness, my dear sir!
Chorus :……………
Chorus: ...
Female :Santhana kattathaan vanthathu kittathaan
Female: A block of sandalwood has come close to you,
Onnathaan thottathaam ullamae kettathaam
It touched only you, and its heart asked for you,
Oorvasi rambai edhukku
Why do you need celestial nymphs like Urvashi or Rambha?
Chorus :Edhukku
Chorus: Why indeed?
Female :Ennidam rompa irukku
Female: I have plenty of charm right here in me!
Chorus :Irukku
Chorus: She has it!
Ha onna pol manmathan
Ha, a Cupid like you,
Chorus :Illaiyae oorilae
Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town!
Female :Kannana polavae
Female: Just like Lord Krishna,
Chorus :Vanthanae nerula
Chorus: He arrived in person!
Vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa
If life is just four days long,
Adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan
Youth lasts for only two of those days!
Chorus :Aamaappaa vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa
Chorus: Oh yes! If life is just four days long,
Adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan
Youth lasts for only two of those days!
Kaama kalaigalai karachchava kudichchava
I have thoroughly mastered and absorbed all the arts of love,
Kaaththu thavichchirukkaen
I have been waiting anxiously for you!
Chorus :………….
Chorus: ...
Female :Kadhal sogangala onakkena koduththava
Female: I am the one who gave all love's sweet sorrows for you,
Melum pasichchirukkaen
And now I hunger for even more!
Chorus :………..
Chorus: ...
Sollunga allunga sonthamaa kollunga
Speak to me, embrace me, make me completely yours,
Muththamaa kottunga mellave kattunga
Shower me with kisses, tie me to you gently!
Manmathan solli koduththaan
Cupid himself taught these lessons,
Chorus :Koduththaan
Chorus: He taught them!
Female :Ennamo viththa padichchaan
Female: He mastered some mysterious skill,
Chorus :Padichchaan
Chorus: He learned it!
Female :Kettaa naan thaaraen thenamum naan vaaraen
Female: If you ask, I will give; every day I will come to you,
Um maanae thaenae maargazhithaanae
Oh my dear deer, my honey, it's the cozy month of Margazhi!
Ha onna pol manmathan
Ha, a Cupid like you,
Chorus :Illaiyae oorilae
Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town!
Female :Kannana polavae
Female: Just like Lord Krishna,
Chorus :Vanthanae nerula
Chorus: He arrived in person!
Vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa
If life is just four days long,
Adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan
Youth lasts for only two of those days!
Chorus :Aamaappaa vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa
Chorus: Oh yes! If life is just four days long,
Adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan
Youth lasts for only two of those days!
Haei onna pol manmathan
Hey, a Cupid like you,
Chorus :Illaiyae oorilae
Chorus: Is nowhere else in this town!
Female :Kannana polaevae
Female: Just like Lord Krishna,
Chorus :Vanthanae nerula
Chorus: He arrived in person!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Onna Pol Manmathan' from the movie Puthir (1986) is a seductive, upbeat club dance track where the female protagonist flirtatiously praises her lover's charm and attractive aura, equating him to Manmathan (the Hindu god of love) and Krishna. The overarching philosophy of the song revolves around carpe diem—reminding the listener that life is fleeting ('life is four days, youth is only two') and youth must be celebrated and enjoyed to the fullest through love and intimacy. Throughout the track, the lyrics utilize rich sensual imagery—sandalwood, emeralds, and the chilly month of Margazhi—to highlight passion, desire, and playfulness. Sung brilliantly by S. Janaki with her iconic vocal modulations and supported by a lively chorus, the song captures a spirited, carefree celebration of romantic allure.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Onna pol manmathan / Kannana polavae”
The lover is directly compared to Manmathan (Cupid) and Kannan (Lord Krishna) to emphasize his ultimate romantic charm and handsome appeal.
Ethugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa / Adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan”
The second letter 'zha/la' sound creates a rhythmic chime between 'Vaazhkkaiyo' and 'Adhula'.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Sollunga allunga sonthamaa kollunga / Muththamaa kottunga mellave kattunga”
The repeating suffix '-unga' at the end of multiple rhythmic commands creates an engaging lyrical bounce.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaama kalaigalai karachchava kudichchava / Kaaththu thavichchirukkaen”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound ('Kaama', 'kalaigalai', 'karachchava', 'Kaaththu') gives melodic flow to the line.
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja and penned by his brother Gangai Amaran, 'Onna Pol Manmathan' showcases S. Janaki's incredible versatility in delivering seductive and playful vocal expressions. The line 'Vaazhkkaiyo naalu naalunaa, adhula vaalipam rendu naaluthaan' became a popular colloquial punchline in Tamil pop culture, summarizing the fleeting nature of youth in a simple, catchy proverb.
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