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Thangathadi Manasu

From Thangakkili · 1993

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
K. S. Chithra, Mano
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Thangakkili
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
7 Jan 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thaangaadhadi
Manasu thaangaadhadi
Nenappu neengaadhadi
Azhagu kuruvi kuruvi
Thoongaadhadi
Kannu thoongaadhadi
Usura vaangaadhadi
Manasa thuruvi thuruvi
{Thanichu thanichu thavithavithida
Paravai thudikkudhu
Nenachu nenachu padapadavena
Siragai adikkudhu} (2)
Pottu vecha sundhari
Kotti vecha jaangiri
Paathida paathida
Romba aasai aachu
Nattu vecha maanjedi
Naan parikkum poo chedi
Kaavalai meerida romba aavalaachu
Kaadhal kiliyae thoodhu vidavae
Thozhanum illae thozhiyum illae
Paayai virichae paattu padikka
Sodiyum illae sondhamum illae
Vedhanaiyai theerthu vidu
Vendiyadhai thandhu vidu
Vaadi en vanna kili
Unnai vittu pogumaa
Oththaiyaaga vaazhumaa
Vaadai thedura indha
Vaazhai thandu
Vattam ittu aadudhu
Thittam ittu koodudhu
Vaasana poovula sindhu
Paadum vandu
Unnai vittu pogumaa
Oththaiyaaga vaazhumaa
Vaadai thedura indha
Vaazhai thandu
Vattam ittu aadudhu
Thittam ittu koodudhu
Vaasana poovula sindhu
Paadum vandu
Dhaagam irukku
Mogam irukku
Thaekku maram pol
Dhegam unakku
Maanu irukku
Thaenu irukku
Kannu rendula meenu irukku
Vendiyadha vaari yedu
Vendurappo vandhu vidu
Naan thaan un enna padi
Thaangaadhaiyaa
Manasu thaangaadhaiyaa
Usura vaangaadhaiyaa
Manasa thuruvi thuruvi
Thoongaadhadi
Kannu thoongaadhadi
Nenappu neengaadhadi
Azhagu kuruvi kuruvi
Thanichu thanichu
Thavithavithida paravai thudikkudhu
Nenachu nenachu
Padapadavena siragai adikkudhu
Thanichu thanichu
Thavithavithida paravai thudikkudhu
Nenachu nenachu
Padapadavena siragai adikkudhu
Thaanaananaa nanana
Thaanaananaa thanana
Naanaananaa thanana
Nananaa nananaa
Thaanaananaa nanana
Thaanaananaa thanana
Naanaananaa thanana
Nananaa nananaa
I can't bear it, girl,
my heart can't bear it, girl.
Thoughts of you never fade, girl,
you pretty little bird!
They won't sleep, girl,
my eyes won't sleep, girl.
Don't torment my life, girl,
by probing deep into my heart.
All alone and yearning,
the bird aches and trembles.
Thinking of you again and again,
it flutters its wings restlessly.
Beautiful girl with a bindi,
sweet as a plate of jaangiri sweets,
the more I look at you,
the more my longing grows.
Like a planted mango sapling,
a flowering plant for me to pick,
I am so eager to slip past the guard.
My love parrot, to send a message,
I have no friend by my side.
To spread a mat and sing a song,
I have no partner and no kin.
Put an end to this pain,
give me what I desire,
come to me, my colorful parrot!
Will it ever leave you?
Can it live all alone?
Seeking the cool breeze,
this tender plantain stalk...
It circles and dances around,
it plans to come together,
on the sweet-scented flower,
this singing beetle.
Will it ever leave you?
Can it live all alone?
Seeking the cool breeze,
this tender plantain stalk...
It circles and dances around,
it plans to come together,
on the sweet-scented flower,
this singing beetle.
There is thirst,
there is passionate desire,
like a sturdy teak tree,
you have a strong body.
There is grace and charm,
there is sweet honey,
and fish-like sparkle in both eyes.
Take all that you desire,
come over whenever you want,
I am truly yours, just as you wish!
I can't bear it, my man,
my heart can't bear it, my man.
Don't torment my life, my man,
by probing deep into my heart!
They won't sleep, girl,
my eyes won't sleep, girl.
Thoughts of you never fade, girl,
you pretty little bird!
All alone,
yearning and aching, the bird trembles.
Thinking of you again and again,
it flutters its wings restlessly.
All alone,
yearning and aching, the bird trembles.
Thinking of you again and again,
it flutters its wings restlessly.
Thaanananaa nananaa
Thaanananaa thananaa
Naanananaa thananaa
Nananaa nananaa
Thaanananaa nananaa
Thaanananaa thananaa
Naanananaa thananaa
Nananaa nananaa
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Chorus

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a romantic duet expressing intense longing, affection, and passion between two lovers. The lyrics use rich imagery from nature—comparing the lovers to birds fluttering in yearning, bees hovering around fragrant blossoms, and physical attributes to strong teak wood or soft plantain stems. The song captures the unbearable ache of loneliness and the sweet desire for intimacy, where both partners exchange romantic praise and express how impossible it is to live without each other.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Pottu vecha sundhari / Kotti vecha jaangiri”

The second consonant sound matches across consecutive lines, providing rhythmic symmetry (e.g., Pottu / Kotti).

Simile (Upamai)

“Thaekku maram pol / Dhegam unakku”

Comparing the physical form to a sturdy teak tree to emphasize strength and allure.

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

“Thanichu thanichu thavithavithida paravai thudikkudhu”

Repetition of words like 'Thanichu thanichu' and 'Nenachu nenachu' reinforces emotional intensity and restlessness.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Kannu rendula meenu irukku”

Comparing eyes to fish ('Kannu rendula meenu irukku') to express beauty and lively expression.

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Trivia

Written by renowned lyricist Muthulingam, the song belongs to the 1993 movie 'Thangakkili', featuring traditional rural folk rhythms paired with poetic Tamil romantic metaphors typical of early 90s South Indian cinema soundtrack compositions.

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