Yaaro Manmadhan
From Rajathi Rojakili · 1985
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Details
- Rajathi Rojakili1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Yaaro manmathan | Is he Cupid (Manmathan)? |
| Koyilin mani thaero | Or the ornate temple chariot? |
| Maano ponmani | Is she a deer, or a precious gem? |
| Nagai illaa silaithaano | Or an unadorned statue? |
| Kanavinil vanthathu kavithaigal thanthathu | She came in my dreams and gave me poetry, |
| Anantha poovil vantha theno | Is it honey from the flower of joy? |
| Male | |
| Yaaro manmathan | Is he Cupid? |
| Koyilin mani thaero | Or the ornate temple chariot? |
| Male | |
| Thaazham pooppol seviyilae | Like a screwpine flower near the ear, |
| Thavazhnthu aadum vagaiyilae | Swaying and floating gracefully, |
| Vaanil minnum velli meenpol | Like a silver star shining in the sky, |
| Vairaththodu padhikkiraen | I set it with diamonds. |
| Paavai vanna kovai | With lips red like the scarlet gourd, |
| Idhazh pavalam mella thirakkumo | Will her coral lips gently open? |
| Male | |
| Yaaro manmathan | Is he Cupid? |
| Koyilin mani thaero…..ooo….oo…. | Or the ornate temple chariot? Ooh... |
| Male | |
| Neela mega kuzhalilae | In her hair like dark blue clouds, |
| Poovai soodum pozhuthilae | When adornment of flowers takes place, |
| Vellai pirai pol netri meedhu | On her forehead like a white crescent moon, |
| Vanna thilagam idugiraen | I place a colorful bindi. |
| Paarvai isai korvai | Her glance is a melody composed, |
| Pudhu paadal ondru padikkumo | Will it sing a new song? |
| Male | |
| Yaaro manmathan | Is he Cupid? |
| Koyilin mani thaero | Or the ornate temple chariot? |
| Kanavinil vanthathu kavithaigal thanthathu | She came in my dreams and gave me poetry, |
| Anantha poovil vantha theno….. | Is it honey from the flower of joy? |
| Male | |
| Yaaro manmathan | Is he Cupid? |
| Koyilin mani thaero….. | Or the ornate temple chariot? |
| Yaaro manmathan | Is he Cupid? |
| Koyilin mani thaero…..ooo….oo…. | Or the ornate temple chariot? Ooh... |
யாரோ மன்மதன்
கோயிலின் மணித் தேரோ
மானோ பொன்மணி
நகை இல்லா சிலைதானோ
கனவினில் வந்தது கவிதைகள் தந்தது
ஆனந்த பூவில் வந்த தேனோ.....
Is he Cupid (Manmathan)?
Or the ornate temple chariot?
Is she a deer, or a precious gem?
Or an unadorned statue?
She came in my dreams and gave me poetry,
Is it honey from the flower of joy?
யாரோ மன்மதன்
கோயிலின் மணித் தேரோ
Is he Cupid?
Or the ornate temple chariot?
தாழம் பூப்போல் செவியிலே
தவழ்ந்து ஆடும் வகையிலே
வானில் மின்னும் வெள்ளி மீன்போல்
வைரத்தோடு பதிக்கிறேன்
பாவை வண்ண கோவை
இதழ் பவளம் மெல்ல திறக்குமோ
Like a screwpine flower near the ear,
Swaying and floating gracefully,
Like a silver star shining in the sky,
I set it with diamonds.
With lips red like the scarlet gourd,
Will her coral lips gently open?
யாரோ மன்மதன்
கோயிலின் மணித் தேரோ...ஓஒ.....ஓ....
Is he Cupid?
Or the ornate temple chariot? Ooh...
நீல மேக குழலிலே
பூவைச் சூடும் பொழுதிலே
வெள்ளை பிறைப் போல் நெற்றி மீது
வண்ண திலகம் இடுகிறேன்
பார்வை இசை கோர்வை
புது பாடல் ஒன்று படிக்குமோ
In her hair like dark blue clouds,
When adornment of flowers takes place,
On her forehead like a white crescent moon,
I place a colorful bindi.
Her glance is a melody composed,
Will it sing a new song?
யாரோ மன்மதன்
கோயிலின் மணித் தேரோ
கனவினில் வந்தது கவிதைகள் தந்தது
ஆனந்த பூவில் வந்த தேனோ...
Is he Cupid?
Or the ornate temple chariot?
She came in my dreams and gave me poetry,
Is it honey from the flower of joy?
யாரோ மன்மதன்
கோயிலின் மணித் தேரோ
யாரோ மன்மதன்
கோயிலின் மணித் தேரோ.....ஓ......ஓ.....
Is he Cupid?
Or the ornate temple chariot?
Is he Cupid?
Or the ornate temple chariot? Ooh...
Yaaro manmathan
Is he Cupid (Manmathan)?
Koyilin mani thaero
Or the ornate temple chariot?
Maano ponmani
Is she a deer, or a precious gem?
Nagai illaa silaithaano
Or an unadorned statue?
Kanavinil vanthathu kavithaigal thanthathu
She came in my dreams and gave me poetry,
Anantha poovil vantha theno
Is it honey from the flower of joy?
Yaaro manmathan
Is he Cupid?
Koyilin mani thaero
Or the ornate temple chariot?
Thaazham pooppol seviyilae
Like a screwpine flower near the ear,
Thavazhnthu aadum vagaiyilae
Swaying and floating gracefully,
Vaanil minnum velli meenpol
Like a silver star shining in the sky,
Vairaththodu padhikkiraen
I set it with diamonds.
Paavai vanna kovai
With lips red like the scarlet gourd,
Idhazh pavalam mella thirakkumo
Will her coral lips gently open?
Yaaro manmathan
Is he Cupid?
Koyilin mani thaero…..ooo….oo….
Or the ornate temple chariot? Ooh...
Neela mega kuzhalilae
In her hair like dark blue clouds,
Poovai soodum pozhuthilae
When adornment of flowers takes place,
Vellai pirai pol netri meedhu
On her forehead like a white crescent moon,
Vanna thilagam idugiraen
I place a colorful bindi.
Paarvai isai korvai
Her glance is a melody composed,
Pudhu paadal ondru padikkumo
Will it sing a new song?
Yaaro manmathan
Is he Cupid?
Koyilin mani thaero
Or the ornate temple chariot?
Kanavinil vanthathu kavithaigal thanthathu
She came in my dreams and gave me poetry,
Anantha poovil vantha theno…..
Is it honey from the flower of joy?
Yaaro manmathan
Is he Cupid?
Koyilin mani thaero…..
Or the ornate temple chariot?
Yaaro manmathan
Is he Cupid?
Koyilin mani thaero…..ooo….oo….
Or the ornate temple chariot? Ooh...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poetic song from Rajathi Rojakili expresses profound romantic admiration and lyrical beauty. The singer muses over the enchanting presence of his beloved, questioning whether the lover is Cupid or a magnificent temple chariot, and whether the beloved is a deer, gem, or living sculpture. Through rich imagery of nature, stars, and traditional ornamentation, the song paints a picture of divine bliss brought on by dreamlike romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Vaanil minnum velli meenpol”
Compares the shine of jewels or beauty to a silver star twinkling in the night sky using the explicit comparison word 'pol'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Paavai vanna kovai Idhazh pavalam”
Metaphorically equates her lips to red coral and the scarlet gourd fruit to emphasize her vivid beauty.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kanavinil vanthathu kavithaigal thanthathu”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the start of adjacent words/phrases creating a musical rhythm.
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Trivia
'Yaaro Manmathan' from Rajathi Rojakili (1985) features music composed by Chandrabose with lyrics by Muthulingam. Sung delightfully by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, it highlights Chandrabose's signature melodic style in mid-80s Tamil cinema.
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