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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Jodi Kuyil

From Manasellam · 2003

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Vijay Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Manasellam
Movie release year
2003
Lyrics added on
20 Dec 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mangala naal vanthathamma
Inbangalai thanthathamma
En ullam thiranthu oru valthu sollava
Vazhvil nammai vilanga nalla varthai sollava
{Oru jodi kuyil sernthathendru
Vazhthu koorava
Kottu melathodu thaalathodu
Paatu paadavaa} (2)
Ungal ullam thiranthu
Vandhu vaalthi sellungal
Vazhvil nammai vilanga
Nalla varthai sollungal
Adi ammadi ithu nalla
Jodi porutham
Ini ithu pola engum varuma
Inbam kondaadum nerathil
Enna varutham
Ithu kettaalum kedaithiduma
Oru jodi kuyil sernthathendru
Vazhthu koorava
Kottu melathodu thaalathodu
Paatu paadavaa
Un kolam kaana
Vaan vidhiyil
Oorgolam pogum paal thoovum
Vellai nila
Poovaanam polae
Un punnagai
Vedikkai paarkum vin meedhu
Pon thaaragai
Vennilavu illatha
Nerathil vaanam
Theduvathu un mugathai thaano
Poonguyilgal paadatha
Nerathil thendral
Yenguvathu un mozhikku thaano
Punnagaiyil muthumani
Poonjirippil vaira mani
Paarkaamal en kangal thoongathamma
Oru jodi kuyil sernthathendru
Vazhthu koorava
Kottu melathodu thaalathodu
Paatu paadavaa
Pen vaazhvil paathi
Annai illam
Unvaazhvil meedhi nee pogum
Mannan illam
Mangai un nenjam
Angum ingum
Thangaamal oodum
Sondhangal engae sellum
Buthi solli vazhkindra
Kaalangal illai
Athanaiyum vazhkai solla koodum
Engae sendru vazhnthaalum
Angae en nenjam
Unnai sutri oodi vanthu paadum
Sithirathil pootha malar
Vaadiyathai paarthathillai
Valamaaga nalamaaga vaazhvaaiamma
Oru jodi kuyil sernthathendru
Vazhthu koorava
Kottu melathodu thaalathodu
Paatu paadavaa
Ungal ullam thiranthu
Vandhu vaalthi sellungal
Vazhvil nammai vilanga
Nalla varthai sollungal
Adi ammadi ithu nalla
Jodi porutham
Ini ithu pola engum varuma
Inbam kondaadum nerathil
Enna varutham
Ithu kettaalum kedaithiduma
An auspicious day has arrived,
bringing joy and celebration!
Shall I open my heart and offer a blessing?
Shall I speak good words so that life may flourish?
A pair of cuckoos has united,
shall I wish them well?
With beating drums and festive rhythm,
shall I sing a joyful song?
Open your hearts,
come and give your blessings!
So that goodness may shine in life,
speak kind and encouraging words!
Oh goodness, what a wonderful
match this couple makes!
Will there ever be another match like this anywhere?
In this time of celebrating joy,
what sorrow could there be?
Can such happiness be found, even if asked for?
A pair of cuckoos has united,
shall I wish them well?
With beating drums and festive rhythm,
shall I sing a song?
Just to see your lovely look,
across the pathways of the sky,
walking in procession and pouring milky light,
comes the white moon!
Like a sky blooming with flowers,
is your gentle smile;
watching it with wonder up in the sky
is the golden star.
When there is no white moon in the sky,
during that time,
does the sky search only for your face?
When the sweet cuckoos do not sing,
during that time,
does the breeze yearn only for your voice?
Pearls shine in your gentle smile,
diamonds sparkle in your laughter;
without seeing them, my eyes cannot sleep!
A pair of cuckoos has united,
shall I wish them well?
With beating drums and festive rhythm,
shall I sing a song?
Half of a woman's life
is in her mother's home;
the rest of your life is where you go,
in your husband's home.
Young girl, your heart
between here and there
runs without resting,
but where will our loving family bonds ever go?
These are not times
to live by advice alone;
life itself will teach you everything!
Wherever you go and live,
right there, my heart
will run around you and sing!
A flower that blooms in a painting
has never been seen to fade;
may you live in health and prosperity!
A pair of cuckoos has united,
shall I wish them well?
With beating drums and festive rhythm,
shall I sing a song?
Open your hearts,
come and give your blessings!
So that goodness may shine in life,
speak kind and encouraging words!
Oh goodness, what a wonderful
match this couple makes!
Will there ever be another match like this anywhere?
In this time of celebrating joy,
what sorrow could there be?
Can such happiness be found, even if asked for?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Mangala Naal' from the movie 'Manasellam' (2003) is a vibrant, joyous wedding celebration track. It highlights the happiness surrounding a new union, comparing the bride and groom to a pair of cuckoos coming together to start a life full of music, harmony, and togetherness. The lyricist, Na. Muthu Kumar, eloquently praises the bride's glowing presence and beauty, comparing her smile to a blooming, flower-filled sky and comparing her laughter to precious gems.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Oru jodi kuyil sernthathendru

The newly married couple is poetically metaphorized as a pair of singing cuckoos ('jodi kuyil') coming together.

Simile (Uwamai)

Poovaanam polae un punnagai

The bride's radiant smile ('punnagai') is directly compared to a flower-studded sky ('poovaanam polae').

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Mangala naal vanthathamma / Inbangalai thanthathamma

The second letter 'ng' in 'Mangala' matches with 'Inbangalai', creating a pleasing Tamil poetic rhyme scheme.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Punnagaiyil muthumani / Poonjirippil vaira mani

Both lines end with the rhyming words 'muthumani' and 'vaira mani'.

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Trivia

'Manasellam' (2003) is a Tamil romantic drama film starring Srikanth and Trisha in lead roles, directed by Santhosh. The film's musical score was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable lyrics penned by Na. Muthu Kumar.

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