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Vanna Maan Oru

From Enakkoru Magan Pirappan · 1975

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
Music director
A. M. Raja
Movie name
Enakkoru Magan Pirappan
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
1 Jul 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vanna maanoru pakkam meenoru pakkam
Meyura kannilae ingu naanoru pakkam
Vanthaal ennadi senthaazham poovae adi
Neeyum naanumthaanae thaenum thinai maavae….
Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam
Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam
Thullura kannilae ennai kolluthu vetkkam
Machchaan enakku achchaaramthaanga
Oru maalai potta pin selai thoda vaanga
Oru maalai potta pin selai thoda vaanga
Eerettu vayasu chellakutty
Nee thottaal inikkira vellakkatty
Punnagai vadikkum poovidhazh mattum
Ponnagai irukkum vaira petti
Ponnagai irukkum vaira petti
Ellaam unakkaaga
Alli thanthaen nenjai
Malligai poovaattam killi thanthaen
Ennai marakkaathu rasikka venum
Mannavan kittae naan solli thanthaen
Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam
Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam
Thullura kannilae ennai kolluthu vetkkam
Ingu naanoru pakkam
Vanthaal ennadi senthaazham poovae adi
Neeyum naanumthaanae thaenum thinai maavae….
Paththarai maattru kannamadi adhu
Sarkkaraikettra kinnamadi
Meththaiyil irunthu maeni anaiththu
Muththirai poda ennamadi
Muththirai poda ennamadi
Onnennaa nooru naan tharuvaen
Adhai onbathu pangaai naan peruvaen
Manja kayiththila mudichchu podu
Manjaththai thedi naan varuvaen
Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam
Veloru pakkam sealoru pakkam
Thullura kannilae ennai kolluthu vetkkam
Machchaan enakku achchaaramthaanga
Oru maalai potta pin selai thoda vaanga
Oru maalai potta pin selai thoda vaanga
A colorful deer on one side, a fish on the other,
In those wandering eyes, on another side,
What if I come closer, my fragrant blossom?
Aren't we a sweet blend, like honey and millet flour?
A spear on one side, a darting fish on the other,
A spear on one side, a darting fish on the other,
In these fluttering eyes, shyness is overwhelming me.
Give me a promise of marriage first, my dear,
Garland me first before you touch my saree.
Garland me first before you touch my saree.
Sweet sixteen, my darling girl,
A lump of sugar that turns sweet at a touch.
Lips like flower petals pouring out a smile,
A diamond chest holding golden treasure.
A diamond chest holding golden treasure.
All of it is for you,
I gave my whole heart generously,
I picked it and offered it like a fresh jasmine flower.
You must cherish me and never forget me,
That is what I taught my king.
A spear on one side, a darting fish on the other,
A spear on one side, a darting fish on the other,
In these fluttering eyes, shyness is overwhelming me.
And here on another side am I,
What if I come closer, my fragrant blossom?
Aren't we a sweet blend, like honey and millet flour?
Your cheeks are pure, fine gold,
A perfect bowl made for sugar.
Resting on the bed and holding you close,
I long to seal my love with a kiss.
I long to seal my love with a kiss.
One by one, I will give you a hundred,
And I will claim them back nine times over.
Tie the knot on the sacred yellow thread,
And I will come searching for our bed.
A spear on one side, a darting fish on the other,
A spear on one side, a darting fish on the other,
In these fluttering eyes, shyness is overwhelming me.
Give me a promise of marriage first, my dear,
Garland me first before you touch my saree.
Garland me first before you touch my saree.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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