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Lyrics & meaning

Yaana Mutta

From Mangai · 2024

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Shakshi Harendran, Anandhi
Music director
Theeson
Details
Mangai2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yaana mutta kaambulaAn elephant's egg on a stem
Nava pazham karuvulaA jamun fruit in the womb
Naththa kutti kaaththulaA baby snail in the wind
Aama kunju maraththulaA baby turtle in a tree
Male
Heyyy eyyyy..Heyyy eyyyy..
Male
Mothira veralil mothura kannukkuFor eyes clashing on a ring finger
Thadayam ethuvum kaanaliyeNo trace or clue is found
Mangala kayiththa maattatha kazhuththuA neck without a sacred thread tied
Urava innum seraliyeHas not yet bonded into a relationship
Male
Kannula manthanamIn eyes without hesitation or shyness
Illatha rendukkumFor the two who lack it
Kalyanam innum aagaliyeMarriage has not happened yet
Thottu thottu pesumTalking while repeatedly touching
Orasal edhuvum illaThere is no physical closeness
Vittu vittu paarakumLooking at each other now and then
Sarasam edhuvum illaThere is no playful flirtation
Male
Hey kamadeven thoduthaHey, the arrows shot by Kamadeva
Kanaiyum pozhiyavillaHave not rained down at all
Kadhal jodi kaanaTo see them as a loving pair
Amsam theriyavillaNo signs or traits are visible
Male
Medu palla vaazhakaiyilaIn a life filled with ups and downs
Yegappatta thappirukkumThere will be numerous mistakes
Kaaththu nikka natpirukkumFriendship will stand by to protect
Appan pola natpungaFriends who are protective like a father
Male
Maanudaththa vaika vaazhaTo keep humanity alive
Aandavane thantha varamIt is a boon granted by God
Paalinatha thaandi varumRising beyond gender barriers
Namma uyir natpungaOur soul-deep friendships
Male
Ellorukkum peiyum mazhaiThe rain that falls for everyone
Engal mannil veezhumeWill shower upon our land too
Anbin kannil kuraiyillai niraikudameIn the eyes of love, there are no flaws, only overflowing fullness
Mukkaal nila illa vittaalIf three-quarters of the moon is absent
Pizhai alla vaanameThe sky is not at fault
Ange pirai rasippathu engal gunameAdmiring the crescent moon there is our nature
Male
Kannukkettum thoorameEven within visible distance
Unnai irul soozhumeDarkness may surround you
Chinnap pori pothumeA tiny spark is enough
Vidiyum ellaameEverything will brighten into a new dawn
Male
Uchik kizhi kaahangalEven crows with ragged crests
Mettuk kaati paadinaalIf they sing by setting a tune
Mechik kuyil aakkumeAppreciating them as nightingales
Ulagam thannaleThe world will do so on its own
Male
Neeyum our baagamthaanYou too are a part
Naanum our baagamthaanI too am a part
Anbil vazhi sernthatheUnited through the path of love
Manangal ellameAre all our hearts
Male
Sinthiya rathththathil raththina kambalamA red carpet made of spilled blood
Seythida paarkkuthu paadhangaleThe feet seek to lay down and tread
Male
Sinthiya rathththathil raththina kambalamA red carpet made of spilled blood
Seythida paarkkuthu paadhangaleThe feet seek to lay down and tread
Male
Panthaya oottaththil pakkaththil ullavanIn the race of life, the one beside you
Kaigalai korkuthu paasangaleBinds hands together with deep affection
Male
Hey eyyy eyy ……Hey eyyy eyy ......

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song explores the profound nature of non-romantic, unconditional human bonds and friendships that transcend traditional societal expectations, gender boundaries, and conventions. Beginning with surreal imagery of impossible nature phenomena, it addresses how two people can share deep intimacy and soul-level connection without romantic tropes like marriage, flirtation, or divine arrows of Cupid. The song celebrates life's imperfections, positioning pure friendship as a divine gift capable of protecting, illuminating dark times like a tiny spark, and providing unconditional support through life's competitive struggles.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Paradox / Surrealism

Yaana mutta kaambula / Nava pazham karuvula / Naththa kutti kaaththula / Aama kunju maraththula

Uses paradoxical and absurd surreal imagery (elephant eggs, turtles in trees) to set up an unconventional theme that defies normal reality.

Simile (Upamai)

Appan pola natpunga

Compares protective and supportive friends directly to a father ('Appan pola') using explicit comparison.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Mukkaal nila illa vittaal / Pizhai alla vaaname

Uses matching rhyming structures across lines to enhance the rhythmic, lyrical flow of the verse.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Sinthiya rathththathil raththina kambalam

Metaphorically compares spilled blood to a luxurious ruby/red carpet to signify transforming struggle and sacrifice into honor.

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Trivia

Featured in the film 'Mangai' (2024), this song composed by Theeson with lyrics by Vivek highlights platonic relationships and the emotional depth of companionship that exists beyond conventional romantic or marital definitions.

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