- Lyricist
- Karaikudi Venkatesh
- Singer
- Shankar Ganesh
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Thangamani Rangamani
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 26 May 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thangamani Rangamani is a lighthearted, conversational folk-style track that uses humor to critique human desires and behavior across different ages. The song playfully notes that even elderly men are prone to temptation and foolish thoughts, emphasizing that human nature remains fickle despite aging. Through a spirited call-and-response chorus, the lyricist urges the audience not to take life too seriously, advising people to laugh out loud, maintain internal decency, and reflect on good and bad actions while gently blaming the changing times for human flaws.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme (Edhugai / Monorhyme)
“Aa thangamani rangamani kadhaiyai paarunga”
The usage of matching internal rhyming words like Thangamani and Rangamani sets a lively, rhythmic pace.
Call and Response
“Male :Ada kirukku pudichcha manasu ellaam theliya venunga / Chorus :Aamaam theliya venunga”
The song employs a classic folk performance structure where the male soloist delivers a witty social commentary and the chorus responds in unanimous agreement ('Aamaam...').
Alliteration (Mona)
“Male :Ada Nallathaiyum kettathaiyum nenaikka venunga”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds such as 'Nallathaiyum' and 'nenaikka' creates a pleasing auditory harmony.
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Trivia
Written by lyricist Karaikudi Venkatesh, this song utilizes a traditional street-play (Therukoothu) style call-and-response format designed to capture the listener's immediate attention through folk rhythm and casual colloquial Tamil phrasing.
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