This soulful Mannichiru track from sirai is composed and beautifully arranged by Justin Prabhakaran, carrying his signature warmth and melodic depth. The song is brought to life by the expressive vocals of Sathya Prakash and Aanandi Joshi, whose voices blend seamlessly to enhance the emotional tone. Lyrics are penned by Justin Prabhakaran, adding a poetic layer that complements the music perfectly. The backing vocals — contributed by Shibi Srinivasan, Govind Prasad, Aravind Annest, Vikram, Padmaja Sreenivasan, Sriradha Bharath, Ayshwarya V U M, and Aarthi Mn Ashwin — enrich the track with harmonious texture, completing its immersive musical landscape
Song Meaning & Lyrics Trivia
The song "Mannichiru" is a soulful plea for forgiveness. The protagonist expresses deep regret and pain, using powerful metaphors to describe his emotional state to his beloved.
- Sennilave (செந்நிலவே): Literally "Red Moon". A red moon often symbolizes ominous feelings, intense heat, or pain. He addresses her as a "Red Moon," suggesting she is beautiful but currently filled with anger (heat).
- Kandanakari (கண்டனக்காரி): Derived from "Kandanam" (condemnation/stricture). He playfully calls her a "Strict/Stern Woman" implying she is punishing him with her anger or silence.
- Othada Udhattal (ஒத்தட உதட்டால்): "Othadam" is a warm compress used to relieve pain. The lyric suggests that a kiss or word from her lips acts like a healing compress for his wounded heart.
- Saamathila (சாமத்தில): Refers to the "Midnight Watch" (Jaamam). This highlights his loneliness, as he is awake thinking of her in the dead of night.
- Natchathiram Nagandhuruchche (நட்சத்திரம் நகந்துருச்சே): "The star has moved." This is a metaphor for a shift in destiny or bad luck. It implies that his time or luck has turned bad, leading to this separation.