Unga Manasu
From Magale Un Samathu · 1964
- Lyricist
- M. K. Aathmanathan
- Singer
- K. Jamunarani
- Music director
- G. K. Venkatesh
- Details
- Magale Un Samathu1964
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Unga manasu oru dhinusu | Your mind is of a unique kind |
| Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu | This age is very young and tender |
| Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam | It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it |
| En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam | My precious beloved, is this really necessary? |
| Female | |
| Unga manasu oru dhinusu | Your mind is of a unique kind |
| Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu | This age is very young and tender |
| Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam | It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it |
| En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam | My precious beloved, is this really necessary? |
| Female | |
| Ilamaiyil mogam mudhumaiyil sogam | Passion in youth and sorrow in old age |
| Iyarkkaiyai maattridumae en kadhal vegam | The power of my love will change the course of nature |
| Ilamaiyil mogam mudhumaiyil sogam | Passion in youth and sorrow in old age |
| Iyarkkaiyai maattridumae en kadhal vegam | The power of my love will change the course of nature |
| Vazhvinil laila majnuvai polae | Like Laila and Majnu in this life |
| Vazhvinil laila majnuvai polae | Like Laila and Majnu in this life |
| Tholviyum adaiyamal thunivom kanna | Let us be brave without facing failure, my dear |
| Female | |
| Unga manasu oru dhinusu | Your mind is of a unique kind |
| Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu | This age is very young and tender |
| Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam | It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it |
| En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam | My precious beloved, is this really necessary? |
| Female | |
| Thannalamilla thamizh magal naane | I am a selfless Tamil daughter |
| Unnalam thedi odi vandhenae | I came running seeking your well-being |
| Thannalamilla thamizh magal naane | I am a selfless Tamil daughter |
| Unnalam thedi odi vandhenae | I came running seeking your well-being |
| Kanni un kanavilae kalanthiduvenae | As a maiden, I shall blend into your dreams |
| Kadhal thalaattu kelaai kanna | Listen to this love lullaby, my dear |
| Female | |
| Unga manasu oru dhinusu | Your mind is of a unique kind |
| Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu | This age is very young and tender |
| Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam | It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it |
| En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam | My precious beloved, is this really necessary? |
| Female | |
| Unga manasu oru dhinusu | Your mind is of a unique kind |
| Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu | This age is very young and tender |
| Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam | It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it |
| En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam | My precious beloved, is this really necessary? |
உங்க மனசு ஒரு தினுசு இந்த
வயசு ரொம்ப சின்னஞ் சிறுசு
நான் சொன்னாலும் புரியாத ரகசியம்
என் கண்ணான கண்ணா இது அவசியம்
Your mind is of a unique kind
This age is very young and tender
It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
My precious beloved, is this really necessary?
உங்க மனசு ஒரு தினுசு இந்த
வயசு ரொம்ப சின்னஞ் சிறுசு
நான் சொன்னாலும் புரியாத ரகசியம்
என் கண்ணான கண்ணா இது அவசியம்
Your mind is of a unique kind
This age is very young and tender
It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
My precious beloved, is this really necessary?
இளமையில் மோகம் முதுமையில் சோகம்
இயற்கையை மாற்றிடுமே என் காதல் வேகம்
இளமையில் மோகம் முதுமையில் சோகம்
இயற்கையை மாற்றிடுமே என் காதல் வேகம்
வாழ்வினில் லைலா மஜ்னுவை போலே
வாழ்வினில் லைலா மஜ்னுவை போலே
தோல்வியும் அடையாமல் துணிவோம் கண்ணா
Passion in youth and sorrow in old age
The power of my love will change the course of nature
Passion in youth and sorrow in old age
The power of my love will change the course of nature
Like Laila and Majnu in this life
Like Laila and Majnu in this life
Let us be brave without facing failure, my dear
உங்க மனசு ஒரு தினுசு இந்த
வயசு ரொம்ப சின்னஞ் சிறுசு
நான் சொன்னாலும் புரியாத ரகசியம்
என் கண்ணான கண்ணா இது அவசியம்
Your mind is of a unique kind
This age is very young and tender
It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
My precious beloved, is this really necessary?
தன்னலமில்லா தமிழ் மகள் நானே
உன்னலம் தேடி ஓடி வந்தேனே
தன்னலமில்லா தமிழ் மகள் நானே
உன்னலம் தேடி ஓடி வந்தேனே
கன்னி உன் கனவிலே கலந்திடுவேனே
காதல் தாலாட்டு கேளாய் கண்ணா
I am a selfless Tamil daughter
I came running seeking your well-being
I am a selfless Tamil daughter
I came running seeking your well-being
As a maiden, I shall blend into your dreams
Listen to this love lullaby, my dear
உங்க மனசு ஒரு தினுசு இந்த
வயசு ரொம்ப சின்னஞ் சிறுசு
நான் சொன்னாலும் புரியாத ரகசியம்
என் கண்ணான கண்ணா இது அவசியம்
Your mind is of a unique kind
This age is very young and tender
It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
My precious beloved, is this really necessary?
உங்க மனசு ஒரு தினுசு இந்த
வயசு ரொம்ப சின்னஞ் சிறுசு
நான் சொன்னாலும் புரியாத ரகசியம்
என் கண்ணான கண்ணா இது அவசியம்
Your mind is of a unique kind
This age is very young and tender
It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
My precious beloved, is this really necessary?
Unga manasu oru dhinusu
Your mind is of a unique kind
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu
This age is very young and tender
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam
It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam
My precious beloved, is this really necessary?
Unga manasu oru dhinusu
Your mind is of a unique kind
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu
This age is very young and tender
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam
It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam
My precious beloved, is this really necessary?
Ilamaiyil mogam mudhumaiyil sogam
Passion in youth and sorrow in old age
Iyarkkaiyai maattridumae en kadhal vegam
The power of my love will change the course of nature
Ilamaiyil mogam mudhumaiyil sogam
Passion in youth and sorrow in old age
Iyarkkaiyai maattridumae en kadhal vegam
The power of my love will change the course of nature
Vazhvinil laila majnuvai polae
Like Laila and Majnu in this life
Vazhvinil laila majnuvai polae
Like Laila and Majnu in this life
Tholviyum adaiyamal thunivom kanna
Let us be brave without facing failure, my dear
Unga manasu oru dhinusu
Your mind is of a unique kind
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu
This age is very young and tender
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam
It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam
My precious beloved, is this really necessary?
Thannalamilla thamizh magal naane
I am a selfless Tamil daughter
Unnalam thedi odi vandhenae
I came running seeking your well-being
Thannalamilla thamizh magal naane
I am a selfless Tamil daughter
Unnalam thedi odi vandhenae
I came running seeking your well-being
Kanni un kanavilae kalanthiduvenae
As a maiden, I shall blend into your dreams
Kadhal thalaattu kelaai kanna
Listen to this love lullaby, my dear
Unga manasu oru dhinusu
Your mind is of a unique kind
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu
This age is very young and tender
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam
It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam
My precious beloved, is this really necessary?
Unga manasu oru dhinusu
Your mind is of a unique kind
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu
This age is very young and tender
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam
It is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam
My precious beloved, is this really necessary?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful and affectionate romantic track expresses a young woman's deep love and fascination for her lover. She playfully teases his unique mindset and his youth, calling her feelings a secret that cannot be easily articulated. She asserts that her love is powerful enough to bend nature and vows that, unlike legendary tragic lovers like Laila and Majnu, their love story will overcome obstacles and triumph without failure. She identifies herself as a selfless Tamil woman whose sole aim is her beloved's well-being and happiness. Through her soothing words, she offers to enter his dreams and sing a lullaby of love, reinforcing her commitment and affectionate devotion to him.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Unga manasu oru dhinusu / Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu”
Rhyming line endings 'dhinusu' and 'chinnansirusu', as well as 'ragasiyam' and 'avasiyam', creating a catchy musical cadence.
Allusion
“Vazhvinil laila majnuvai polae”
Reference to the legendary lovers Laila and Majnu to emphasize romantic devotion.
Antithesis
“Ilamaiyil mogam mudhumaiyil sogam”
Contrasting youth and passion with old age and sorrow ('ilamaiyil mogam' vs 'mudhumaiyil sogam').
Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Thannalamilla thamizh magal naane / Unnalam thedi odi vandhenae”
Agreement of the second consonant sound 'n' in 'Thannalamilla' and 'Unnalam'.
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Trivia
'Magale Un Samathu' (1964) featured music by veteran composer G. K. Venkatesh, who famously mentored Maestro Ilaiyaraaja during his early musical journey. The song features the expressive vocals of K. Jamunarani set to lyrics by M. K. Aathmanathan.
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