Vanna Maan Oru
From Enakkoru Magan Pirappan · 1975
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- A. M. Raja
- Details
- Enakkoru Magan Pirappan1975
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vanna maanoru pakkam meenoru pakkam | On one side a colorful deer, on another side a fish, |
| Meyura kannilae ingu naanoru pakkam | In those grazing eyes, here I am on another side. |
| Vanthaal ennadi senthaazham poovae adi | What if you come near, my fragrant screwpine flower? |
| Neeyum naanumthaanae thaenum thinai maavae…. | Are we not sweet together, like honey and foxtail millet flour? |
| Female | |
| Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam | A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side, |
| Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam | A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side, |
| Thullura kannilae ennai kolluthu vetkkam | In those darting eyes, shyness is killing me. |
| Machchaan enakku achchaaramthaanga | My beloved, give me your promise and assurance, |
| Oru maalai potta pin selai thoda vaanga | Only after placing the wedding garland, come touch my saree. |
| Oru maalai potta pin selai thoda vaanga | Only after placing the wedding garland, come touch my saree. |
| Male | |
| Eerettu vayasu chellakutty | A sweet darling of sixteen years, |
| Nee thottaal inikkira vellakkatty | You are a block of jaggery that tastes sweet at a touch. |
| Punnagai vadikkum poovidhazh mattum | With flower petals that pour out a radiant smile, |
| Ponnagai irukkum vaira petti | Like a diamond box holding precious golden jewels. |
| Ponnagai irukkum vaira petti | Like a diamond box holding precious golden jewels. |
| Female | |
| Ellaam unakkaaga | Everything is purely for you, |
| Alli thanthaen nenjai | I gathered and gave my whole heart to you. |
| Malligai poovaattam killi thanthaen | Like plucking a jasmine flower, I plucked and surrendered it. |
| Ennai marakkaathu rasikka venum | You must enjoy my love without ever forgetting me, |
| Mannavan kittae naan solli thanthaen | This is the sweet lesson I taught my king. |
| Female | |
| Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam | A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side, |
| Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam | A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side, |
| Thullura kannilae ennai kolluthu vetkkam | In those darting eyes, shyness is killing me. |
| Male | |
| Ingu naanoru pakkam | And here I am on another side. |
| Vanthaal ennadi senthaazham poovae adi | What if you come near, my fragrant screwpine flower? |
| Neeyum naanumthaanae thaenum thinai maavae…. | Are we not sweet together, like honey and foxtail millet flour? |
| Male | |
| Paththarai maattru kannamadi adhu | Cheeks made of pure refined gold, my dear, |
| Sarkkaraikettra kinnamadi | A delicate bowl perfect for holding sugar. |
| Meththaiyil irunthu maeni anaiththu | Embracing the body tightly upon the bed, |
| Muththirai poda ennamadi | With the desire to imprint a tender seal of love. |
| Muththirai poda ennamadi | With the desire to imprint a tender seal of love. |
| Female | |
| Onnennaa nooru naan tharuvaen | If you ask for one kiss, I shall give you a hundred, |
| Adhai onbathu pangaai naan peruvaen | And I shall claim them back multiplied ninefold. |
| Manja kayiththila mudichchu podu | Tie the sacred knot on the yellow thread, |
| Manjaththai thedi naan varuvaen | And I shall eagerly come seeking our bed. |
| Female | |
| Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam | A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side, |
| Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam | A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side, |
| Thullura kannilae ennai kolluthu vetkkam | In those darting eyes, shyness is killing me. |
| Machchaan enakku achchaaramthaanga | My beloved, give me your promise and assurance, |
| Oru maalai potta pin selai thoda vaanga | Only after placing the wedding garland, come touch my saree. |
| Oru maalai potta pin selai thoda vaanga | Only after placing the wedding garland, come touch my saree. |
வண்ண மானொரு பக்கம் மீனொரு பக்கம்
மேயுற கண்ணிலே இங்கு நானொரு பக்கம்
வந்தால் என்னடி செந்தாழம் பூவே அடி
நீயும் நானும் தானே தேனும் தினை மாவே..
On one side a colorful deer, on another side a fish,
In those grazing eyes, here I am on another side.
What if you come near, my fragrant screwpine flower?
Are we not sweet together, like honey and foxtail millet flour?
வேலொரு பக்கம் சேலொரு பக்கம்
வேலொரு பக்கம் சேலொரு பக்கம்
துள்ளுற கண்ணிலே என்னை கொல்லுது வெட்கம்
மச்சான் எனக்கு அச்சாரம் தாங்க
ஒரு மாலை போட்ட பின் சேலை தொட வாங்க....
ஒரு மாலை போட்ட பின் சேலை தொட வாங்க....
A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side,
A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side,
In those darting eyes, shyness is killing me.
My beloved, give me your promise and assurance,
Only after placing the wedding garland, come touch my saree.
Only after placing the wedding garland, come touch my saree.
ஈரெட்டு வயசு செல்லக்குட்டி
நீ தொட்டால் இனிக்கிற வெல்லக்கட்டி
புன்னகை வடிக்கும் பூவிதழ் மட்டும்
பொன்னகை இருக்கும் வைரப் பெட்டி
பொன்னகை இருக்கும் வைரப் பெட்டி
A sweet darling of sixteen years,
You are a block of jaggery that tastes sweet at a touch.
With flower petals that pour out a radiant smile,
Like a diamond box holding precious golden jewels.
Like a diamond box holding precious golden jewels.
எல்லாம் உனக்காக
அள்ளித் தந்தேன் நெஞ்சை
மல்லிகை பூவாட்டம் கிள்ளி தந்தேன்
என்னை மறக்காது ரசிக்க வேணும்
மன்னவன் கிட்டே நான் சொல்லி தந்தேன்
Everything is purely for you,
I gathered and gave my whole heart to you.
Like plucking a jasmine flower, I plucked and surrendered it.
You must enjoy my love without ever forgetting me,
This is the sweet lesson I taught my king.
வேலொரு பக்கம் சேலொரு பக்கம்
வேலொரு பக்கம் சேலொரு பக்கம்
துள்ளுற கண்ணிலே
என்னை கொல்லுது வெட்கம்
A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side,
A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side,
In those darting eyes, shyness is killing me.
இங்கு நானொரு பக்கம்
வந்தால் என்னடி செந்தாழம் பூவே அடி
நீயும் நானும் தானே தேனும் தினை மாவே..
And here I am on another side.
What if you come near, my fragrant screwpine flower?
Are we not sweet together, like honey and foxtail millet flour?
பத்தரை மாற்று கன்னமடி அது
சர்க்கரைகேற்ற கிண்ணமடி
மெத்தையில் இருந்து மேனி அணைத்து
முத்திரை போட எண்ணமடி.....
முத்திரை போட எண்ணமடி.....
Cheeks made of pure refined gold, my dear,
A delicate bowl perfect for holding sugar.
Embracing the body tightly upon the bed,
With the desire to imprint a tender seal of love.
With the desire to imprint a tender seal of love.
ஒண்னென்ன நூறு நான் தருவேன் அதை
ஒன்பது பங்காய் நான் பெறுவேன்
மஞ்சக் கயித்தில முடிச்சு போடு
மஞ்சத்தை தேடி நான் வருவேன்
If you ask for one kiss, I shall give you a hundred,
And I shall claim them back multiplied ninefold.
Tie the sacred knot on the yellow thread,
And I shall eagerly come seeking our bed.
வேலொரு பக்கம் சேலொரு பக்கம்
வேலொரு பக்கம் சேலொரு பக்கம்
துள்ளுற கண்ணிலே என்னை கொல்லுது வெட்கம்
மச்சான் எனக்கு அச்சாரம் தாங்க
ஒரு மாலை போட்ட பின் சேலை தொட வாங்க....
ஒரு மாலை போட்ட பின் சேலை தொட வாங்க....
A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side,
A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side,
In those darting eyes, shyness is killing me.
My beloved, give me your promise and assurance,
Only after placing the wedding garland, come touch my saree.
Only after placing the wedding garland, come touch my saree.
Vanna maanoru pakkam meenoru pakkam
On one side a colorful deer, on another side a fish,
Meyura kannilae ingu naanoru pakkam
In those grazing eyes, here I am on another side.
Vanthaal ennadi senthaazham poovae adi
What if you come near, my fragrant screwpine flower?
Neeyum naanumthaanae thaenum thinai maavae….
Are we not sweet together, like honey and foxtail millet flour?
Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam
A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side,
Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam
A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side,
Thullura kannilae ennai kolluthu vetkkam
In those darting eyes, shyness is killing me.
Machchaan enakku achchaaramthaanga
My beloved, give me your promise and assurance,
Oru maalai potta pin selai thoda vaanga
Only after placing the wedding garland, come touch my saree.
Oru maalai potta pin selai thoda vaanga
Only after placing the wedding garland, come touch my saree.
Eerettu vayasu chellakutty
A sweet darling of sixteen years,
Nee thottaal inikkira vellakkatty
You are a block of jaggery that tastes sweet at a touch.
Punnagai vadikkum poovidhazh mattum
With flower petals that pour out a radiant smile,
Ponnagai irukkum vaira petti
Like a diamond box holding precious golden jewels.
Ponnagai irukkum vaira petti
Like a diamond box holding precious golden jewels.
Ellaam unakkaaga
Everything is purely for you,
Alli thanthaen nenjai
I gathered and gave my whole heart to you.
Malligai poovaattam killi thanthaen
Like plucking a jasmine flower, I plucked and surrendered it.
Ennai marakkaathu rasikka venum
You must enjoy my love without ever forgetting me,
Mannavan kittae naan solli thanthaen
This is the sweet lesson I taught my king.
Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam
A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side,
Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam
A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side,
Thullura kannilae ennai kolluthu vetkkam
In those darting eyes, shyness is killing me.
Ingu naanoru pakkam
And here I am on another side.
Vanthaal ennadi senthaazham poovae adi
What if you come near, my fragrant screwpine flower?
Neeyum naanumthaanae thaenum thinai maavae….
Are we not sweet together, like honey and foxtail millet flour?
Paththarai maattru kannamadi adhu
Cheeks made of pure refined gold, my dear,
Sarkkaraikettra kinnamadi
A delicate bowl perfect for holding sugar.
Meththaiyil irunthu maeni anaiththu
Embracing the body tightly upon the bed,
Muththirai poda ennamadi
With the desire to imprint a tender seal of love.
Muththirai poda ennamadi
With the desire to imprint a tender seal of love.
Onnennaa nooru naan tharuvaen
If you ask for one kiss, I shall give you a hundred,
Adhai onbathu pangaai naan peruvaen
And I shall claim them back multiplied ninefold.
Manja kayiththila mudichchu podu
Tie the sacred knot on the yellow thread,
Manjaththai thedi naan varuvaen
And I shall eagerly come seeking our bed.
Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam
A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side,
Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam
A spear on one side, a carp fish on the other side,
Thullura kannilae ennai kolluthu vetkkam
In those darting eyes, shyness is killing me.
Machchaan enakku achchaaramthaanga
My beloved, give me your promise and assurance,
Oru maalai potta pin selai thoda vaanga
Only after placing the wedding garland, come touch my saree.
Oru maalai potta pin selai thoda vaanga
Only after placing the wedding garland, come touch my saree.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic duet from 'Enakkoru Magan Pirappan' (1975) captures a playful and tender exchange between two lovers anticipating marriage. The hero praises his beloved's dazzling beauty, comparing her eyes to quick-moving fish and sharp spears, and her grace to a golden jewel box. The heroine playfully responds with traditional modesty, setting playful boundaries while expressing her deep affection, asking him to tie the sacred wedding thread before claiming her fully. Kannadasan's lyrics blend classical Tamil poetic imagery with romantic playfulness, enhanced by A. M. Raja's melodious composition.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Neeyum naanumthaanae thaenum thinai maavae….”
Comparing the lovers' union to 'thaenum thinai maavae' (honey mixed with foxtail millet flour), a traditional Sangam metaphor representing perfect blending.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam”
Comparing the heroine's eyes to sharp spears ('vel') and darting carp fish ('seal').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Veloru pakkam ... Thullura kannilae”
Rhyming of the second letter 'l' across lines 'Veloru pakkam' and 'Thullura kannilae'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Paththarai maattru kannamadi adhu / Sarkkaraikettra kinnamadi”
Rhyming ends in 'kannamadi' and 'kinnamadi'.
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Trivia
Music director A. M. Raja composed the soundtrack for 'Enakkoru Magan Pirappan' (1975), which featured iconic renditions by T. M. Soundararajan and L. R. Eswari. Kannadasan's use of classic Sangam imagery like 'Thaenum Thinai Maavum' brings ancient Tamil romantic motifs effortlessly into modern film music.
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