Santhosh Narayanan, Punya Selva, and The Indian Choral Ensemble deliver “Mannichiru” from the album Thalaivan Thalaivii. Santhosh Narayanan composed the Tamil song. Lyricist Karthik Netha frames a plea for reconciliation.
Mannichiru
Punya Selva | Santhosh Narayanan • From “Thalaivan Thalaivii”
Thalaivan Thalaivii’s Mannichiru Tamil Lyrics English Translation
The male vocalist describes tears stinging his eyes and a searing pain in his heart. He addresses a graceful woman, stating his mind burns with grief. He claims her past smile now causes him torment.
Thannananne Nanne Nanne NeThannananne Nanne Nanne Ne.
Thann Nana Nanne Nanne NeThann Nana Nanne Nanne Ne.
Thannananne Nanne Nanne NeThannananne Nanne Nanne Ne.
Thann Nana Nanne Nanne NeThann Nana Nanne Nanne Ne.
Ha A A AOh.
Chellame KannileMy darling, in my eyes,
Upputhooral SindhumeTears sting like a spray of salt.
Nenjile Kangu Seerum ChellameIn my heart, a searing pain hisses, my darling.
Enga Nee Enga Nee Enga NeeWhere are you? Where are you? Where are you?
Ha A AOh.
AnnameOh, my graceful one,
Neruppa Kudichu Eriyum EnnameMy mind drinks fire and burns with grief.
Sandhana Sirippu Dhenamum KillutheYour sandalwood smile pinches me every day.
Pazhaya Nenappu Kodanju KollutheOld memories writhe within me, killing my spirit.
Kolluthe Kolluthe KollutheIt kills me, it kills me, it kills me.
Kanneeril Urundu PirandhuBorn from rolling tears,
Othaiya Ninnen UnnalaI stood alone because of you.
Ottama Ponen ThannaleI ran away by myself.
Thannananne Nanne Nanne NeThannananne Nanne Nanne Ne.
Thann Nana Nanne Nanne NeThann Nana Nanne Nanne Ne.
Vangi Vecha Malligai Irukku Enge NeeThe jasmine flowers I bought are waiting, where are you?
Vasa Padi Irundu Kedakku Enge NeeThe threshold is empty and abandoned, where are you?
Unna Solli KuttramillaI can’t blame you for anything.
Othukolla SathyamillaI swear there’s nothing to admit.
Deivame Manasil Irundhu MannichiruOh goddess, please forgive me from your heart.
Thangame Thavara Marandhu MannichiruMy treasure, please forget my mistakes and forgive me.
En Alukku Pudicha Manasil IrundhuFrom this mind that has lost its peace,
Aludhu KetkirenI cry and beg of you.
Va Kirukku Pudicha Nilaiyil IrundhuCome, from this state of maddening obsession,
Kathari KetkirenI scream and plead with you.
Vandhiru Vandhiru Vandhiru VandhiruCome back, come back, come back, come back.
Othaiya Ninnen UnnalaI stood alone because of you.
Thannananne Nanne Nanne NeThannananne Nanne Nanne Ne.
Ottama Ponen ThannalaI ran away by myself.
Thannananne Nanne Nanne NeThannananne Nanne Nanne Ne.
Ennaiya Senja MunnalaBefore I did what I did,
Thannananne Nanne Nanne NeThannananne Nanne Nanne Ne.
Ellame Yenya Ennala Ennala EnnalaWhy was everything my fault, my fault, my fault?
Thannananne Nanne Nanne NeThannananne Nanne Nanne Ne.
Mannichiru Music Video
This “Mannichiru” lyrics translation reveals a plea for forgiveness and a wish for the beloved to forget transgressions. The English lyrics detail a person begging for a second chance, consumed by regret and longing.