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Lyrics & meaning

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 manmathanIs he Cupid (Manmathan)?
Koyilin mani thaeroOr the ornate temple chariot?
Maano ponmaniIs she a deer, or a precious gem?
Nagai illaa silaithaanoOr an unadorned statue?
Kanavinil vanthathu kavithaigal thanthathuShe came in my dreams and gave me poetry,
Anantha poovil vantha thenoIs it honey from the flower of joy?
Male
Yaaro manmathanIs he Cupid?
Koyilin mani thaeroOr the ornate temple chariot?
Male
Thaazham pooppol seviyilaeLike a screwpine flower near the ear,
Thavazhnthu aadum vagaiyilaeSwaying and floating gracefully,
Vaanil minnum velli meenpolLike a silver star shining in the sky,
Vairaththodu padhikkiraenI set it with diamonds.
Paavai vanna kovaiWith lips red like the scarlet gourd,
Idhazh pavalam mella thirakkumoWill her coral lips gently open?
Male
Yaaro manmathanIs he Cupid?
Koyilin mani thaero…..ooo….oo….Or the ornate temple chariot? Ooh...
Male
Neela mega kuzhalilaeIn her hair like dark blue clouds,
Poovai soodum pozhuthilaeWhen adornment of flowers takes place,
Vellai pirai pol netri meedhuOn her forehead like a white crescent moon,
Vanna thilagam idugiraenI place a colorful bindi.
Paarvai isai korvaiHer glance is a melody composed,
Pudhu paadal ondru padikkumoWill it sing a new song?
Male
Yaaro manmathanIs he Cupid?
Koyilin mani thaeroOr the ornate temple chariot?
Kanavinil vanthathu kavithaigal thanthathuShe came in my dreams and gave me poetry,
Anantha poovil vantha theno…..Is it honey from the flower of joy?
Male
Yaaro manmathanIs he Cupid?
Koyilin mani thaero…..Or the ornate temple chariot?
Yaaro manmathanIs 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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