Manakkum Malligai Lyrics
From the movie Rickshaw Mama
Manakkum Malligai Song Lyrics is the track from Rickshaw Mama Tamil Film – 1992, Starring Sathyaraj, Gautami Tadimalla, Khusbhu Sundar, Sridevi Vijayakumar, Goundamani, Vijayakumar, Nagesh, Radha Ravi, Venniradai Moorthy, Pandu. This song was sung by எஸ். பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம் மற்றும் எஸ். ஜானகி. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.
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Manakkum malligai Manjaththil virichu
Kanakku pannunga Kanni ponn irukku maamaa
Sirichu mayakkum Chinnappen unakku
Edhukku ippadi Buddhiyum irukku pommaa
Manakkum malligai Manjaththil virichu
Kanakku pannunga Kanni ponn irukku maamaa
Sirichu mayakkum Chinnappen unakku
Edhukku ippadi Buddhiyum irukku pommaa
Chellamma killavaa Onnu naan sollavaaa
Thallammaa sellamaa Thalliyae nillaammaa
Manakkum malligai Manjaththil virichu
Kanakku pannunga Kanni ponn irukku maamaa
Sirichu mayakkum Chinnappen unakku
Edhukku ippadi Buddhiyum irukku pommaa
Thaaliya kattina pinnae Thalli nikkalaamaa
Nana naa na na nana naaa Nana nannannaana naananan naa
Veliya thottu pirichu Allikkollu maamaa
Adi raani indha raajaangam Desam kidayaadhu
Idhu ezhai padum paadammaa Unnaal mudiyadhu
Raani indha veettu maharani Unga bhaani pudhu bhaani
Thalliippo nee
Manakkum malligai Manjaththil virichu
Kanakku pannunga Kanni ponn irukku maamaa
Sirichu mayakkum Chinnappen unakku
Edhukku ippadi Buddhiyum irukku pommaa
Maadiyin thanga kalasam Man padalaamaa
Ahaa haa aha haa haa haa hahaha haahaha Hohoh hoo hoo
Seriyil sandhanam vandhu Manam kedalaamaa
Nadhi vaanam varaipponaalum Keezhae varavenum
Oru kelvi enai kekkaadhu Yaavum tharavenum
Hoho ini yedhum puriyaadhu Mudivaedhu vidiyaadhu
Theriyaadhu
Manakkum malligai Manjaththil virichu
Kanakku pannunga Kanni ponn irukku maamaa
Sirichu mayakkum Chinnappen unakku
Edhukku ippadi Buddhiyum irukku pommaa
Chellamma killavaa Onnu naan sollavaaa
Yeeiii Thallammaa sellamaa
Thalliyae nillaammaa
Manakkum malligai Manjaththil virichu
Kanakku pannunga Kanni ponn irukku maamaa
Huhmmm Sirichu mayakkum
Chinnappen unakku Edhukku ippadi
Buddhiyum irukku pommaa
Humm… mmmm Haa…aa aah
Song Meaning & Analysis
The song "Manakkum Malligai" from "Rickshaw Mama" is a playful and romantic duet, characteristic of many Tamil film songs of its era. It depicts a classic cat-and-mouse game between a young woman, who is overtly inviting and flirtatious, and an older man (referred to as 'Mama'), who initially feigns reluctance or expresses reservations. The woman uses vivid imagery of fragrant jasmine on the bed to entice him, suggesting intimacy. The man, in turn, playfully rebuffs her advances, questioning her "thoughts" and telling her to "go away," hinting at a perceived social or age difference, or perhaps just playing hard to get.
As the song progresses, the woman becomes more direct, questioning if they can remain distant after marriage (referring to the 'thali' or sacred thread) and urging him to break barriers and embrace her. The man, however, continues to use metaphors of social status and propriety – comparing himself to a golden finial that shouldn't touch soil, or sandalwood losing its fragrance in a slum – to explain his hesitation, implying a mismatch or a need for things to be done properly. Despite his resistance, the underlying tone is one of mutual attraction and teasing, culminating in the woman's persistent invitation and the man's eventual, though perhaps still veiled, acceptance or surrender to her charm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Manakkum Malligai?
Manakkum Malligai is sung by எஸ். பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம் மற்றும் எஸ். ஜானகி.
Which movie is Manakkum Malligai from?
The song Manakkum Malligai is featured in the movie Rickshaw Mama.
Who wrote the lyrics for Manakkum Malligai?
The lyrics for Manakkum Malligai were written by Vaali with music composed by Ilayaraja.
Is English translation available for Manakkum Malligai lyrics?
Yes! Manakkum Malligai lyrics from Rickshaw Mama include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Manakkum Malligai lyrics?
The song "Manakkum Malligai" from "Rickshaw Mama" is a playful and romantic duet, characteristic of many Tamil film songs of its era. It depicts a classic cat-and-mouse game between a young woman, who is overtly inviting and flirtatious, and an older man (referred to as 'Mama'), who initially feigns reluctance or expresses reservations. The woman uses vivid imagery of fragrant jasmine on the bed to entice him, suggesting intimacy. The man, in turn, playfully rebuffs her advances, questioning her "thoughts" and telling her to "go away," hinting at a perceived social or age difference, or perhaps just playing hard to get. As the song progresses, the woman becomes more direct, questioning if they can remain distant after marriage (referring to the 'thali' or sacred thread) and urging him to break barriers and embrace her. The man, however, continues to use metaphors of social status and propriety – comparing himself to a golden finial that shouldn't touch soil, or sandalwood losing its fragrance in a slum – to explain his hesitation, implying a mismatch or a need for things to be done properly. Despite his resistance, the underlying tone is one of mutual attraction and teasing, culminating in the woman's persistent invitation and the man's eventual, though perhaps still veiled, acceptance or surrender to her charm.
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