Maandhalire Mayakkam Cover Art

Maandhalire Mayakkam Lyrics

From the movie Devathai -1979

Maandhalire Mayakkam Song Lyrics is the track from Devathai -1979 Tamil Film – 1979. This song was sung by எஸ். ஜானகி. The music was composed by Shyam. Lyrics works penned by Kannadasan.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

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Music DirectorShyam
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LyricistKannadasan

Singers

எஜ
Singerஎஸ். ஜானகி

Star Cast

Not Specified

Pookkal emakkum kadhal undu Eekkal alaivom bodhai kondu
Megam enakkum payir mael mogam Thendral enakkum uyir mael thaagam

Maanthaliraemayakkamenna Unnai poonthendral theendiyatho
Ennaipol maanthalirae mayakkamenna Unnai poonthendral theendiyatho
Ennaipol maanthalirae…

Kamadevan kanaiyaagum poovae Un manam kooda kadhal pesumo
Nee manakkindra mannan yaarammaa…aa

Megam mannil sinthumpothu Theerum thaagamae
Aanum pennum koodumpothu Thodarum sorkkamae

Megam mannil sinthumpothu Theerum thaagamae
Aanum pennum koodumpothu Thodarum sorkkamae

Pookkal emakkum kadhal undu Eekkal alaivom bodhai kondu
Megam enakkum payir mael mogam Thendral enakkum uyir mael thaagam

Maanthaliraemayakkamenna Unnai poonthendral theendiyatho
Ennaipol maanthalirae

Aadi eriyum anaiyaatha theeyum Idhamaana venmai thondruthu
Nee sugamaaga ennai thaangidu

Raagam paadum dheepam thannil Kaanum jothiyaal
Neeyum naanum kaalam yaavum Vaazhvom jodiyaai

Raagam paadum dheepam thannil Kaanum jothiyaal
Neeyum naanum kaalam yaavum Vaazhvom jodiyaai

Maanthaliraemayakkamenna Unnai poonthendral theendiyatho
Ennaipol maanthalirae

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song, 'Maandhalire Mayakkam,' is a deeply romantic and sensual duet that uses rich natural imagery to express budding love and desire. The lyrics compare human emotions to the inherent desires of nature: flowers having love, bees being intoxicated, clouds yearning for crops, and the breeze thirsting for life. The central metaphor of the "tender mango leaf" (Maandhalir) symbolizes youthful beauty, delicacy, and the blush of new love, questioning its trance-like state as if touched by a fragrant breeze, mirroring the speaker's own feelings.

The song further explores the natural progression of love, likening the union of a man and woman to the quenching of thirst by rain or the eternal light of a lamp. It speaks of the intoxicating power of love, the anticipation of a shared future, and the comfort found in a partner's embrace. The lyrics beautifully weave together themes of natural attraction, passionate longing, and the promise of lasting companionship, celebrating love as an essential and beautiful force.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Maandhalire Mayakkam?

Maandhalire Mayakkam is sung by எஸ். ஜானகி.

Which movie is Maandhalire Mayakkam from?

The song Maandhalire Mayakkam is featured in the movie Devathai -1979.

Who wrote the lyrics for Maandhalire Mayakkam?

The lyrics for Maandhalire Mayakkam were written by Kannadasan with music composed by Shyam.

Is English translation available for Maandhalire Mayakkam lyrics?

Yes! Maandhalire Mayakkam lyrics from Devathai -1979 include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Maandhalire Mayakkam lyrics?

This song, 'Maandhalire Mayakkam,' is a deeply romantic and sensual duet that uses rich natural imagery to express budding love and desire. The lyrics compare human emotions to the inherent desires of nature: flowers having love, bees being intoxicated, clouds yearning for crops, and the breeze thirsting for life. The central metaphor of the "tender mango leaf" (Maandhalir) symbolizes youthful beauty, delicacy, and the blush of new love, questioning its trance-like state as if touched by a fragrant breeze, mirroring the speaker's own feelings. The song further explores the natural progression of love, likening the union of a man and woman to the quenching of thirst by rain or the eternal light of a lamp. It speaks of the intoxicating power of love, the anticipation of a shared future, and the comfort found in a partner's embrace. The lyrics beautifully weave together themes of natural attraction, passionate longing, and the promise of lasting companionship, celebrating love as an essential and beautiful force.

Music Video

Maandhalire Mayakkam official music video

Song Details

Song NameMaandhalire Mayakkam
Singersஎஸ். ஜானகி
LyricistKannadasan
LanguageTamil

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