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Lyrics & meaning

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 dhinusuYour mind is of a unique kind
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusuThis age is very young and tender
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyamIt is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyamMy precious beloved, is this really necessary?
Female
Unga manasu oru dhinusuYour mind is of a unique kind
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusuThis age is very young and tender
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyamIt is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyamMy precious beloved, is this really necessary?
Female
Ilamaiyil mogam mudhumaiyil sogamPassion in youth and sorrow in old age
Iyarkkaiyai maattridumae en kadhal vegamThe power of my love will change the course of nature
Ilamaiyil mogam mudhumaiyil sogamPassion in youth and sorrow in old age
Iyarkkaiyai maattridumae en kadhal vegamThe power of my love will change the course of nature
Vazhvinil laila majnuvai polaeLike Laila and Majnu in this life
Vazhvinil laila majnuvai polaeLike Laila and Majnu in this life
Tholviyum adaiyamal thunivom kannaLet us be brave without facing failure, my dear
Female
Unga manasu oru dhinusuYour mind is of a unique kind
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusuThis age is very young and tender
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyamIt is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyamMy precious beloved, is this really necessary?
Female
Thannalamilla thamizh magal naaneI am a selfless Tamil daughter
Unnalam thedi odi vandhenaeI came running seeking your well-being
Thannalamilla thamizh magal naaneI am a selfless Tamil daughter
Unnalam thedi odi vandhenaeI came running seeking your well-being
Kanni un kanavilae kalanthiduvenaeAs a maiden, I shall blend into your dreams
Kadhal thalaattu kelaai kannaListen to this love lullaby, my dear
Female
Unga manasu oru dhinusuYour mind is of a unique kind
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusuThis age is very young and tender
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyamIt is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyamMy precious beloved, is this really necessary?
Female
Unga manasu oru dhinusuYour mind is of a unique kind
Indha vayasu romba chinnansirusuThis age is very young and tender
Naan sonnalum puriyadha ragasiyamIt is a secret that you wouldn't understand even if I explained it
En kannaana kanna idhu avasiyamMy 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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