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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Mantharapoo

From Chinna Jameen · 1993

Lyricist: Vaali
Singers: Mano, K. S. Chithra
Music director: Ilayaraja
Movie name: Chinna Jameen
Movie release year: 1993
Lyrics added on: 10 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

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Oru manthara poo

Vantha manthiramaa…oh..

Ava mutham onnu

Thantha thanthiramaa..

Oru manthara poo

Vantha manthiramaa…oh..

Ava mutham onnu

Thantha thanthiramaa..

Malayooram maanthoppu..

Maanthoppil poongathu..

Sugamaaga veesum..

Saayangaala velaiyil..

Oru manthara poo

Vantha manthiramaa…oh..

Ava mutham onnu

Thantha thanthiramaa..

Nitham nitham

Na kulikkum manjalukku

Onna vittaa..

Yarumilla kaavalukku..

Nenjikullaa..

Unna vechen pathiramaa..

Na rasikkaa..

Theeti vecha chithiramaa..

Unnaala rathirii..

Thookam kettu poguthu

Oththaiyila thogunaa..

En udambu novuthu

Unna vittu anju nimisam

Ennaal vazha aavathu..

Oru manthara poo

Vantha manthiramaa…oh..

Ava mutham onnu

Thantha thanthiramaa..

Malayooram maanthoppu..

Maanthoppil poongathu..

Sugamaaga veesum..

Saayangaala velaiyil..

Oru manthara poo

Vantha manthiramaa…oh..

Ava mutham onnu

Thantha thanthiramaa..

Veththalaiyaaa paaku vechi

Na koduppen..

Ne suvachi..

Mithcham meedhi na eduppen..

Sembeduthu..

Paal nirappi na koduppen..

Nee kudikkaa..

Mithcham meedhi na kudippen.

Onnaaga sernthudhaan

Chandhirana paakanum

Undaana yekkatha

Renduperum theerkanum

Nalliravil naama kalantha

Kozhi koova koodathu….

Oru manthara poo

Vantha manthiramaa…oh..

Ava mutham onnu

Thantha thanthiramaa..

Malayooram maanthoppu..

Maanthoppil poongathu..

Sugamaaga veesum..

Saayangaala velaiyil..

Oru manthara poo

Vantha manthiramaa…oh..

Male :Ava mutham onnu

Thantha thanthiramaa..

A mandhara flower

that cast a magic spell... oh...

Or a clever trick

from the kiss she gave?

A mandhara flower

that cast a magic spell... oh...

Or a clever trick

from the kiss she gave?

A mango grove beside the hill...

A gentle breeze in the mango grove...

Blows so pleasantly,

in the evening time...

A mandhara flower

that cast a magic spell... oh...

Or a clever trick

from the kiss she gave?

Every single day,

for the turmeric bath I take,

other than you,

there is no one to stand guard...

Deep inside my heart,

I kept you safely,

like a painted picture,

drawn for me to admire!

Because of you, at night,

my sleep is completely lost.

When I lie down all alone,

my whole body aches.

Away from you, for even five minutes,

how could I ever live?

A mandhara flower

that cast a magic spell... oh...

Or a clever trick

from the kiss she gave?

A mango grove beside the hill...

A gentle breeze in the mango grove...

Blows so pleasantly,

in the evening time...

A mandhara flower

that cast a magic spell... oh...

Or a clever trick

from the kiss she gave?

Preparing betel leaf and areca nut,

I will offer it to you...

After you savor it,

I will take whatever is left...

Taking a small pot,

I will fill it with milk and offer it...

After you drink from it,

I will drink whatever remains.

Only when we are together

should we look at the moon,

and the longing that has risen,

we both must satisfy.

When we unite at midnight,

the rooster must not crow...

A mandhara flower

that cast a magic spell... oh...

Or a clever trick

from the kiss she gave?

A mango grove beside the hill...

A gentle breeze in the mango grove...

Blows so pleasantly,

in the evening time...

A mandhara flower

that cast a magic spell... oh...

(Male) Or a clever trick

from the kiss she gave?

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Oru Manthara Poo' is a romantic duet from the 1993 Tamil film Chinna Jameen, featuring lyrics written by Vaali set to a vibrant composition by Ilaiyaraaja. Set against a serene rural backdrop of a mountain mango grove in the evening, the song captures the sweet intimacy and intense romantic longing shared between two lovers. They describe each other's affection as magical and spellbinding, expressing how even five minutes apart feels unbearable. The lyricist weaves traditional village imagery and romantic customs into the song—sharing betel leaves, drinking leftover milk from a copper vessel, and guarding one another inside their hearts like a cherished artwork. As night falls, the couple yearns for an unbroken union, playfully wishing that dawn would never arrive so their night of togetherness could last forever.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Vantha manthiramaa…oh.. / Thantha thanthiramaa..”

The lines end with matching rhyming words 'manthiramaa' and 'thanthiramaa', creating a musical rhythm in the refrain.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Malayooram maanthoppu.. / Maanthoppil poongathu..”

Repetition of the 'Ma' sound at the start of consecutive lines creates melodic flow.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Theeti vecha chithiramaa..”

The lover is metaphorically described as a carefully drawn, exquisite portrait kept safe inside the heart.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Onnaaga sernthudhaan / Undaana yekkatha”

The second consonant sound 'n' ('ன்') rhymes across consecutive lines 'Onnaaga' and 'Undaana'.

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Trivia

'Oru Manthara Poo' from Chinna Jameen (1993) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with vocals rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Swarnalatha. The film stars Karthik, Sukanya, and Vineetha. Vaali's lyrics stand out for their blend of playful rural innocence and sensual romance, making it one of the popular duet tracks from early 90s Tamil cinema.

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