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Lyrics & meaning

Thanga Thalirmeni Sathiradum

From Maya Manithan · 1958

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Jikki
Music director
G. Govindarajulu Naidu
Details
Maya Manithan1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Thanga thalir maeni sathiraadum paruvamThe age when the golden tender body dances dynamically
Mangai paruvam ilamangai paruvamMaidenhood, young maidenhood
Indha mangai paruvamThis age of a young maiden
Female
Thanga thalir maeni sathiraadum paruvamThe age when the golden tender body dances dynamically
Mangai paruvam ilamangai paruvamMaidenhood, young maidenhood
Indha mangai paruvamThis age of a young maiden
Female
Ingum angum meenai pola thullumLeaping around like a fish here and there
Ellorum aasai kollumEveryone desires it
En kangalai kelu sollumAsk my eyes, they will tell you
Vin minnalena vilayaadum ho oooo ooPlaying like lightning in the sky, ho oooo oo
Ingum angum meenai pola thullumLeaping around like a fish here and there
Ellorum aasai kollumEveryone desires it
En kangalai kelu sollumAsk my eyes, they will tell you
Vin minnalena vilayaadumPlaying like lightning in the sky
Pongum isai paadum anbil nilai naadumSinging overflowing music and seeking a steady state in love
Singaram eedaedhum illaadhadhuBeauty and charm that has no equal match
Female
Thanga thalir maeni sathiraadum paruvamThe age when the golden tender body dances dynamically
Mangai paruvam ilamangai paruvamMaidenhood, young maidenhood
Indha mangai paruvamThis age of a young maiden
Female
Aasai kaatti mosam seidhu odumEnticing with desire, deceiving, and running away
Aan pillai kumbal koodumA crowd of young men gathers
Ullaasa geetham paadum nammSinging songs of joyous leisure, with our
Ullathudan uravadum ho oo oo ooMingling with our hearts, ho oo oo oo
Aasai kaatti mosam seidhu odumEnticing with desire, deceiving, and running away
Aan pillai kumbal koodumA crowd of young men gathers
Ullaasa geetham paadum nammSinging songs of joyous leisure, with our
Ullathudan uravadumMingling with our hearts
Avar sollai nambinaalae thollai vandhu serumIf one believes their words, troubles will accumulate
Sugam yaavum kanavaagu vaazhnaalilaeAll pleasures will turn into a mere dream in life
Female
Thanga thalir maeni sathiraadum paruvamThe age when the golden tender body dances dynamically
Mangai paruvam ilamangai paruvamMaidenhood, young maidenhood
Indha mangai paruvamThis age of a young maiden
Female
Acham madam naanam ulla pengalWomen who possess traditional modesty, fear, and shyness
Innattukkaaana kangalAre the precious eyes of this nation
Thanmaanam pottri aangalIf men uphold their self-respect
Anbullathudan nadanthaalae ho oo oo ooAnd conduct themselves with a loving heart, ho oo oo oo
Acham madam naanam ulla pengalWomen who possess traditional modesty, fear, and shyness
Innattukkaaana kangalAre the precious eyes of this nation
Thanmaanam pottri aangalIf men uphold their self-respect
Anbullathudan nadanthaalaeAnd conduct themselves with a loving heart
Karppu neri vaazhum kaadhal manam soozhumLiving in the virtue of chastity, surrounded by loving mind
Kaanadha aanandham naam kaanalaamWe can experience a bliss never seen before
Female
Thanga thalir maeni sathiraadum paruvamThe age when the golden tender body dances dynamically
Mangai paruvam ilamangai paruvamMaidenhood, young maidenhood
Indha mangai paruvamThis age of a young maiden

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from Maya Manithan (1958) celebrates the vibrant bloom of youth and maidenhood, describing the golden radiance and energetic nature of a young woman. It cautions against deceitful men who lure young women with empty sweet words and false promises, warning that trusting them blindly brings sorrow and destroys one's peace. Furthermore, the song highlights moral values, stating that virtuous women endowed with traditional qualities are the true eyes of the nation. It emphasizes that when men act with integrity and love, a life of chastity, respect, and deep mutual affection creates an unprecedented state of pure joy and harmony.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Ingum angum meenai pola thullum

Compares the lively, restless movement of youth and eyes to a fish darting in water using 'pola'.

Upamai (Simile)

Vin minnalena vilayaadum

Compares the playful nature of youth to lightning in the sky using 'ena'.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Innattukkaaana kangal

Directly metaphorizes virtuous women as the very eyes of the nation.

Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)

Aasai kaatti mosam seidhu odum / Aan pillai kumbal koodum

Repetition of the initial 'A' sound across lines ('Aasai' and 'Aan').

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Trivia

'Maya Manithan' (1958) features music composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu with lyrics penned by legendary poet A. Maruthakasi. Playback singer Jikki rendered this song with vibrant expressions typical of dance-based tracks from late 1950s Tamil cinema.

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