Vijay Antony delivers a chaotic vision of heartbreak in “Manasu Valikithu” from the album “Pookie.” The song, written and composed by Antony with Kharesma Ravichandran, presents mental anguish as a surreal and disorienting spectacle. This approach bypasses simple sadness for a more visceral depiction of pain.
Released: November 26, 2025
Manasu Valikithu
Kharesma Ravichandran | Vijay Antony • From “Pookie”
Lyricist
Vijay Antony
Composer
Vijay Antony, Kharesma Ravichandran
Pookie’s Manasu Valikithu Lyrics Translation
Antony’s lyrics use bizarre images, such as a giraffe drinking beer above his head, to show an overwhelming mental burden. He describes a desire to hide in a septic tank, connecting physical confinement to his emotional state. His surroundings darken until alcohol is his only companion to forget a face.
Myiru Manasu ValikithuDamn it, my heart hurts.
Kirukku PudikkuthuI’m going crazy.
Thalaikku MelaAbove my head,
Ottaga Sivungi Beeru Kudikkudhua giraffe is drinking beer.
Kazhutha NerikkudhuIt’s suffocating me.
Parakka ThudikkudhuI’m desperate to fly away.
Septic Tank Ulla PoyiI feel like going inside a septic tank
Ada Pudikkudhuand hiding away.
Oru Poga Moottam KilambhudhuA cloud of smoke is rising.
Nalla Iruttaga IrukkudhuIt’s getting really dark.
Pakkathula Yarum VandhaIf anyone comes near me,
Ava Moonji Kanla TheridheI only see her face.
Ava Moonja Marakka NenachaWhen I try to forget her face,
Sarayam Than Thunaikku Varudhealcohol becomes my only companion.
Ennathada Elavu LoveuhWhat the hell is this love?
Ennathada Elavu LoveuhWhat the hell is this love?
Ennathada Elavu LoveuhWhat the hell is this love?
Ennathada EnnathadaWhat is this, what is this?
Myiru Manasu ValikithuDamn it, my heart hurts.
Kirukku PudikkuthuI’m going crazy.
Thalaikku MelaAbove my head,
Ottaga Sivungi Beeru Kudikkudhua giraffe is drinking beer.
Manasu Valikithu La La La LaMy heart hurts, la la la la.
The strange scenarios articulate a pain too great for ordinary words. This “Manasu Valikithu” lyrics meaning becomes clear when Antony states that living without his love is worse than death itself. The song concludes with a desperate plea for the person’s memory to go away.