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Lyrics & meaning

Thangamani Rangamani

From Viduthalai · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
Chandrabose
Details
Viduthalai1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thangamani rangamani vaammaa neeGolden girl, precious one, come to me, girl.
Female :Aa haa haaFemale: Aa haa haa
Vellimani vairamani poo maeniSilver jewel, diamond jewel, flower-like body.
Male :Hae hae haeiMale: Hae hae haei
Ennirandu kannin mani maanae neeYou are the pupil of my two eyes, my deer.
Ennarugae nee kavani naanae neeCome near me and notice, I am you.
Male
Thangamani rangamani vaammaa neeGolden girl, precious one, come to me, girl.
Female :Vellimani vairamani poo maeniFemale: Silver jewel, diamond jewel, flower-like body.
Male :Ennirandu kannin mani maanae neeMale: You are the pupil of my two eyes, my deer.
Female :Ennarugae nee kavani naanae neeFemale: Come near me and notice, I am you.
Male
Adi thangamani rangamani vaammaa neeHey golden girl, precious one, come to me, girl.
Female :Vellimani vairamani poo maeniFemale: Silver jewel, diamond jewel, flower-like body.
Male
Eththanaiyo eththanaiyo roja pooSo many, so many rose flowers,
Aththanaikkum pani thulithaan maaraappooFor all of them, the dewdrop itself is a veil.
Aa….aa….aa….aah…rapappaaAa...aa...aa...aah...rapappaa
Female :Intha idam nanthavanam poonthoppuFemale: This place is a flower garden, an orchard,
Kaiya vachhcu nee parichchaa pollaappooIf you touch and pluck with your hands, trouble will arise.
Male
Medhuvaa kaipattaa valikkaathu haanIf touched gently, it won't hurt, haan.
Female :Adhuthaan enkitta nadakkaathuFemale: That won't work with me.
Male :Adi neerottam paayatha poonthottam yaedhuMale: Hey, where is a flower garden without running water?
Male
Thangamani rangamani vaammaa neeGolden girl, precious one, come to me, girl.
Female :Vellimani vairamani poo maeniFemale: Silver jewel, diamond jewel, flower-like body.
Male :Ennirandu kannin mani maanae neeMale: You are the pupil of my two eyes, my deer.
Female :Ennarugae nee kavani naanae neeFemale: Come near me and notice, I am you.
Male
Thangamani rangamani vaammaa neeGolden girl, precious one, come to me, girl.
Female :Vellimani vairamani poo maeniFemale: Silver jewel, diamond jewel, flower-like body.
Male
Kannanukku kadhaliyae radhaathaanFor Lord Krishna, his lover is Radha alone,
Kitta vanthu kattikkadi thodhaaththaanCome close and embrace me conveniently.
Female : Hae hae hae…ae….laa la la lalalaaFemale: Hae hae hae...ae...laa la la lalalaa
Uchchi mudhal paadham varai theendaathaeDo not touch me from head to toe,
Unarchchikalai Padipadiyaai thoondaathaeDo not provoke my feelings step by step.
Male
Aang….kedachchaa naanunthaan viduvenaa ahahaaAang... if I get the chance, would I let it go? Ahahaa
Female :Kettaa kettathum tharuvenaaFemale: Just because you ask, will I give it away right away?
Male :Adi vilakkeththum pozhuthaachchuMale: Hey, it's time to light the lamp in the evening,
Vilaiyaadalaamaa….Shall we play...?
Male
Thangamani rangamani vaammaa neeGolden girl, precious one, come to me, girl.
Female :Vellimani vairamani poo maeniFemale: Silver jewel, diamond jewel, flower-like body.
Male :Ennirandu kannin mani maanae neeMale: You are the pupil of my two eyes, my deer.
Female :Ennarugae nee kavani naanae neeFemale: Come near me and notice, I am you.
Male
Hae thangamani rangamani vaammaa neeHey golden girl, precious one, come to me, girl.
Female :Vellimani vairamani poo maeni…..Female: Silver jewel, diamond jewel, flower-like body...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Thangamani Rangamani is a playful romantic duet from the 1986 film Viduthalai. The song showcases a flirty banter between the male and female leads. The hero adores her by comparing her beauty to gold, silver, diamonds, and delicate flowers, while coaxing her to come close and embrace the romantic mood. The heroine responds with playful resistance, warning him not to cross boundaries or stir her desires too quickly. Using metaphors of gardens, dewdrops, running water, and the eternal romance of Krishna and Radha, Vaali crafts a lively, engaging dialogue of mutual affection and playful courtship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (Rhyme) / Monai & Edhugai

Thangamani rangamani vaammaa nee

Internal and end-rhyme scheme using repeated suffix '-mani' creates a melodious rhythm.

Uvamaani / Metaphor

Vellimani vairamani poo maeni

Comparing the heroine's body to a delicate flower ('poo maeni') and her importance to the pupil of the eye ('kannin mani').

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Eththanaiyo eththanaiyo roja poo

Repetition of words like 'eththanaiyo' emphasizes the abundance of roses.

Uruvagaim (Allusion/Metaphor)

Kannanukku kadhaliyae radhaathaan

Allusion to Krishna and Radha to represent ideal romantic lovers.

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Trivia

Viduthalai (1986) is a notable action drama starring Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, and Vishnuvardhan, directed by K. Vijayan. The film's soundtrack was composed by Chandrabose, with lyrics penned by Vaali.

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