Mannipaaya

Song: Mannipaaya
Movie: Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya
Originally sung by: Shreya Ghosal & AR Rahman
Female vocals by: Revathi

This song was requested by my best bud, Guru. And here I want to say, I don’t know what I would have done without you in the last 11 years… Thanks for being there from ragging days to the recent turbulence! Okay that was too much. So back in form… any girls out there, this most eligible bachelor guy has been waiting for years now… Guru nee solla sonna, so solliten :)





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This song needs no introduction here – Mannipaaya – the soothing melody from Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya. Shreya’s voice is like honeydew and begs for forgiveness. Every time she sings mannipaaya… it sounds just about perfect that even a fiery person would understand. ARR rocks in his usual style! This sounds to be a genuine breakup song though it is pictured at the exact opposite moment in the film. It made more sense to play this song during the climax scene, when the couple part ways. Well, that was not the only annoying thing about this film, so I will leave it there :)

To absent friends, lost loves, old gods, and the season of mists; and may each and every one of us always give the devil his due – Sandman

Setting backdrop to every song helps in emoting better, and this one requires abundance of feel…. Imagine the time you hurt someone. Just anyone. The evil in us just pops out in fullest glee. Whether you like it or not. There are times when you have no control over the wrong doings. On the contrary, you can limit yourself while doing good. I blame the design. So… have you ever wondered about the aftermath to such an evil doing? It takes time and healing. More than anything, courage to stand tall and accept your thoughts, deeds and decisions. Right so we all stumble at some point… every one of us. Apology is the place to start. Forgive yourself first before apologizing. So here goes… Mannipaaya….

Savor the Thirukural portions yet again here:

anbirkum undo adaikkumthaazh aarvalar
punkaNeer poosal tharum

Affection cannot be confined by shutters;
Uncontrollable tears will roll down spontaneously when one sees the sufferings of loved ones

anbilaar ellaam thamakkuriyar anbudaiyaar
enbum uriyar pirarku

One who doesn't love is possessive about everything;
One who loves would even be willing to part their bones

Pulambal ena-chendren pullinaen nenjam,
Kalathal uruvadhu kanndu…
In huff I went and felt at ease heart to heart in sweet embrace


PS: This is not THE K-track, but it has been on my radar for too long that I couldn’t postpone any further. And headphones recommended.