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Yaana Mutta

From Mangai · 2024

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Shakshi Harendran, Anandhi
Music director
Theeson
Movie name
Mangai
Movie release year
2024
Lyrics added on
11 Jan 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Yaana mutta kaambula
Nava pazham karuvula
Naththa kutti kaaththula
Aama kunju maraththula
Heyyy eyyyy..
Mothira veralil mothura kannukku
Thadayam ethuvum kaanaliye
Mangala kayiththa maattatha kazhuththu
Urava innum seraliye
Kannula manthanam
Illatha rendukkum
Kalyanam innum aagaliye
Thottu thottu pesum
Orasal edhuvum illa
Vittu vittu paarakum
Sarasam edhuvum illa
Hey kamadeven thodutha
Kanaiyum pozhiyavilla
Kadhal jodi kaana
Amsam theriyavilla
Medu palla vaazhakaiyila
Yegappatta thappirukkum
Kaaththu nikka natpirukkum
Appan pola natpunga
Maanudaththa vaika vaazha
Aandavane thantha varam
Paalinatha thaandi varum
Namma uyir natpunga
Ellorukkum peiyum mazhai
Engal mannil veezhume
Anbin kannil kuraiyillai niraikudame
Mukkaal nila illa vittaal
Pizhai alla vaaname
Ange pirai rasippathu engal guname
Kannukkettum thoorame
Unnai irul soozhume
Chinnap pori pothume
Vidiyum ellaame
Uchik kizhi kaahangal
Mettuk kaati paadinaal
Mechik kuyil aakkume
Ulagam thannale
Neeyum our baagamthaan
Naanum our baagamthaan
Anbil vazhi sernthathe
Manangal ellame
Sinthiya rathththathil raththina kambalam
Seythida paarkkuthu paadhangale
Sinthiya rathththathil raththina kambalam
Seythida paarkkuthu paadhangale
Panthaya oottaththil pakkaththil ullavan
Kaigalai korkuthu paasangale
Hey eyyy eyy ……
An elephant's egg on a plant stem,
A black plum inside the womb,
A baby snail floating in the air,
A baby tortoise up in a tree!
Hey-eyyy...
Looking at the ring finger,
Not a single trace is seen.
The neck without a sacred wedding thread
Has not tied the knot of marriage yet.
For these two without any secret longing
Hiding in their eyes,
A marriage has not happened yet.
There is no gentle brushing against each other
While they talk.
There are no stolen glances
Or playful flirtation.
Hey, the arrows shot by the god of love
Have not showered down at all.
To see them as a loving pair,
No such sign is visible.
In a life of ups and downs,
Countless mistakes may happen.
Friendship will stand by to protect,
Friends who care just like a father.
For humanity to live and thrive,
It is a blessing given by God.
Rising beyond all gender,
Our friends are our very life.
The rain that falls for everyone
Will fall upon our soil too.
In the eyes of love there are no flaws; all is full and complete.
If three-quarters of the moon is missing,
The sky is not at fault.
Adoring the crescent moon is simply our nature.
As far as the eye can see,
Darkness may surround you.
A tiny spark is enough,
And everything will brighten into dawn.
If crows from the high branches
Sing along to a tune,
The world itself will praise them
And treat them like sweet songbirds.
You are one part of this,
And I am a part of it too.
Guided by love,
All our hearts have come together.
Out of the blood that was shed,
Walking feet try to make a red carpet.
Out of the blood that was shed,
Walking feet try to make a red carpet.
In the race of life, with the one beside,
Bonds of love join hands together.
Hey-eyyy-ey...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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