S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and B. Vasantha perform ‘Mani Vilakke’ from the album ‘Unnaithan Thambi.’ Lyricist Vaali and composer K. Vijaya Bhaskar create a classic romantic serenade centered on persuasive admiration.
Mani Vilakke
B. Vasantha | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam • From “Unnaithan Thambi”
Mani Vilakke Lyrics Translation (from “Unnaithan Thambi”)
Vaali compares the beloved to a sacred lamp and secret nectar. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam questions why she hides ‘the temple gate’ while offering worship with a mystical bell.
Mani Vilakkae MaanthaliraeYou’re a jewel of a lamp, a tender mango leaf.
Madhu Rasamae RagasiyamaeYou’re a sweet nectar, a deep secret.
Koluvirukka NaanirukkaWhen I’m here to enthrone you,
Gopura Vaasal Yaen MaraiththaaiWhy’ve you hidden the temple’s gate?
Mani Vilakkae MaanthaliraeYou’re a jewel of a lamp, a tender mango leaf.
Madhu Rasamae RagasiyamaeYou’re a sweet nectar, a deep secret.
Koluvirukka NaanirukkaWhen I’m here to enthrone you,
Gopura Vaasal Yaen MaraiththaaiWhy’ve you hidden the temple’s gate?
Manmathanai Azhaiththu VanthaenI’ve brought the God of Love along.
Manthira Maniyaal Poojai SeivaenI’ll worship you with a mystical bell.
Manmathanai Azhaiththu VanthaenI’ve brought the God of Love along.
Manthira Maniyaal Poojai SeivaenI’ll worship you with a mystical bell.
Abhishegam Nadaththa VanthaenI’ve come to perform a sacred ‘anointment’.
Anthiyilae Shanthi SeivaenI’ll find my peace in the twilight.
Rasikanukku Idam TharuvaaiMake some room for your admirer.
Madiyil Vaiththu ThaalaattuvaaiCradle me in your lap and sing a lullaby.
Mani Vilakkae MaanthaliraeYou’re a jewel of a lamp, a tender mango leaf.
Madhu Rasamae RagasiyamaeYou’re a sweet nectar, a deep secret.
Koluvirukka NaanirukkaWhen I’m here to enthrone you,
Gopura Vaasal Yaen MaraiththaaiWhy’ve you hidden the temple’s gate?
Virunthu Vanthu AzhaiththathadiA feast has come and called for you,
Vidhavidhamaai NinaiththathadiI’ve imagined it in so many ways.
Marainthu Nindraal Enna SugamWhat’s the pleasure in staying hidden?
Malaranaiyil Kadhai SolladiTell me a story on our bed of flowers.
Manam Koduththaal MaharaniYou’re a great queen if you give me your heart,
Sugam Illaiyaei Theeraathadi MmOur desire won’t be satisfied without pleasure, mm.
Mani Vilakkae MaanthaliraeYou’re a jewel of a lamp, a tender mango leaf.
Madhu Rasamae RagasiyamaeYou’re a sweet nectar, a deep secret.
Koluvirukka NaanirukkaWhen I’m here to enthrone you,
Gopura Vaasal Yaen MaraiththaaiWhy’ve you hidden the temple’s gate?
Kai Azhagu MullaichenduYour beautiful hands are like a jasmine bouquet,
Kaal Azhagu VaazhaithanduYour beautiful legs are smooth like a ‘banana stem’.
Idai Azhagu AllikkodiYour beautiful waist is a slender lily vine,
Iruvarukkum PorunthamadiWe’re a perfect match for each other.
Paathi Udal TheriyuthadiI can only see half of your body,
Paarththa Varai Pothaathadi MmAnd what I’ve seen isn’t enough, mm.
Mani Vilakkae MaanthaliraeYou’re a jewel of a lamp, a tender mango leaf.
Madhu Rasamae RagasiyamaeYou’re a sweet nectar, a deep secret.
Koluvirukka NaanirukkaWhen I’m here to enthrone you,
Gopura Vaasal Yaen MaraiththaaiWhy’ve you hidden the temple’s gate?
Mani Vilakke Music Video
Romantic invitation drives the Mani Vilakke lyrics translation, celebrating physical beauty through detailed metaphors of jasmine hands and banana-stem legs.