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Unga Manasu

From Magale Un Samathu · 1964

Lyricist
M. K. Aathmanathan
Singer
K. Jamunarani
Music director
G. K. Venkatesh
Movie name
Magale Un Samathu
Movie release year
1964
Lyrics added on
16 Mar 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Unga manasu oru dhinusu
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam
Unga manasu oru dhinusu
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam
Ilamaiyil mogam mudhumaiyil sogam
Iyarkkaiyai maattridumae en kadhal vegam
Ilamaiyil mogam mudhumaiyil sogam
Iyarkkaiyai maattridumae en kadhal vegam
Vazhvinil laila majnuvai polae
Vazhvinil laila majnuvai polae
Tholviyum adaiyamal thunivom kanna
Unga manasu oru dhinusu
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam
Thannalamilla thamizh magal naane
Unnalam thedi odi vandhenae
Thannalamilla thamizh magal naane
Unnalam thedi odi vandhenae
Kanni un kanavilae kalanthiduvenae
Kadhal thalaattu kelaai kanna
Unga manasu oru dhinusu
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam
Unga manasu oru dhinusu
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusu
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyam
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyam
Your heart is quite peculiar, and this
age of yours is very young and tender.
Even if I tell you, it is a secret you will not understand,
but my precious darling, this is truly necessary.
Your heart is quite peculiar, and this
age of yours is very young and tender.
Even if I tell you, it is a secret you will not understand,
but my precious darling, this is truly necessary.
Youth brings passion and old age brings sorrow,
yet the rush of my love can change nature itself!
Youth brings passion and old age brings sorrow,
yet the rush of my love can change nature itself!
In this life, just like Laila and Majnu,
in this life, just like Laila and Majnu,
let us be brave without facing defeat, my darling!
Your heart is quite peculiar, and this
age of yours is very young and tender.
Even if I tell you, it is a secret you will not understand,
but my precious darling, this is truly necessary.
I am a selfless Tamil girl,
who came running only for your well-being!
I am a selfless Tamil girl,
who came running only for your well-being!
I will blend right into your dreams,
so listen to this lullaby of love, my darling!
Your heart is quite peculiar, and this
age of yours is very young and tender.
Even if I tell you, it is a secret you will not understand,
but my precious darling, this is truly necessary.
Your heart is quite peculiar, and this
age of yours is very young and tender.
Even if I tell you, it is a secret you will not understand,
but my precious darling, this is truly necessary.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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