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Lyrics & meaning

Yenjaamiye Song

From Manithan Deivamagalam · 2026

Lyricist
Vignesh Ramakrishna
Singers
A. K. Prriyan, Aravind Karneeswaran, Shibi Srinivasan, JC Joe
Music director
AK Prriyan
Details
Manithan Deivamagalam2026

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Minnal satham ketaa aatamWhen the sound of lightning strikes, there is celebration and dance,
Ingu dhaagamunu sollum munnaHere, even before you utter that you are thirsty,
Kaiyum neera neetumA helping hand extends water to you.
Paasam mattum thedi ottamA life constantly running in pursuit of true affection,
Idhu vaazhaiyadi vaazhaiyaagaThis is a community that prospers continuously across generations,
Sendhu vaazhum kootamA tight-knit group that lives harmoniously together.
Male
Kovil illaa podhumEven if there is no temple around,
Saami enga vaazhumGod resides right here among us.
Uravu vandhu thaangumRelationships step forward to offer support,
Thozhil thaanadaaRight upon their shoulders, my friend!
Paadhai ilaa podhumEven when there is no clear path ahead,
Payanam sendhu pogumThe journey will press on forward.
Vazhiyil illa mullumIgnoring the thorns along the way,
Thuninju pongadaaMarch ahead with courage, my friends!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song celebrates communal harmony, deep-rooted family ties, selflessness, and rural resilience. It depicts a tight-knit society where people naturally look out for one another—offering water before thirst is expressed and providing emotional and practical support through every trial. The lyrics emphasize that true divinity does not merely reside inside temples, but within the hearts of compassionate people who stand united as family across generations.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Kovil illaa podhum / Saami enga vaazhum / Uravu vandhu thaangum

The deliberate ending of consecutive lines with the rhythmic nasal '-um' suffix ('podhum', 'vaazhum', 'thaangum', 'pogum', 'mullum') creates melodic continuity.

Monai (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)

Paadhai ilaa podhum / Payanam sendhu pogum

Repetition of the initial letter 'Pa' ('Paadhai' and 'Payanam') adds rhythm and lyrical cadence.

Cultural Idiom / Metaphor

Idhu vaazhaiyadi vaazhaiyaaga

Uses the classical Tamil motif of 'Vaazhaiyadi vaazhai' (banana plant offshoots) as a metaphor for an unbroken lineage living continuously across generations.

Metaphor

Vazhiyil illa mullum / Thuninju pongadaa

'Mullum' (thorns) is used as a metaphor for life's obstacles, encouraging people to step boldly over difficulties.

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Trivia

The track from 'Manithan Deivamagalam' (2026) is composed by A. K. Prriyan, who also performs as a vocalist alongside Aravind Karneeswaran, Shibi Srinivasan, and JC Joe. Written by Vignesh Ramakrishna, the song utilizes traditional folk imagery and colloquial Tamil phrasing like 'vaazhaiyadi vaazhaiyaaga' to emphasize rural solidarity and timeless cultural heritage.

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