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Lyrics & meaning

Ninaithaal Sirippuvarum

From Bama Vijayam · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Bama Vijayam
Movie release year
1967
Lyrics added on
25 Jun 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ninaithaal sirippuvarum
Nilavil mayakam varum
Mudhalnaal iravu adhudhaan uravu
Adhai maatra mudiyaadhu
Ninaithaal sirippuvarum
Nilavil mayakam varum
Mudhalnaal iravu adhudhaan uravu
Adhai maatra mudiyaadhu
Ninaithaal sirippuvarum..
Nee aada sonnaal naan
Aadugiren adhaithaanae thedugiraai
Silai engum ondrudhaan
Kalai konjam maaralaam
Nee sonnaal maarugiren
Unn suvaiyai maatrugiren
Ninaithaal sirippuvarum
Nilavil mayakam varum
Mudhalnaal iravu adhudhaan uravu
Adhai maatra mudiyaadhu
Ninaithaal sirippuvarum
Aadaimaariya paaniyenna krishnaiyaa
Ange nee paarka vandha aatam enna krishnaiyaa
Aadaimaariya paaniyenna krishnaiyaa
Ange nee paarka vandha aatam enna krishnaiyaa
Adhukidhu suvai illaiyo..
Pudhu pudhu kalaiyillaiyo
Saadhu mirandadhu podhumaa
Aadi kulungudhu vegamaa
Achamaa naanamaa
Innumaa vendumaa
……………..
Ninaithaal sirika vaipen ..hahaha
Anaithaal thudika vaipen..hohoho
Orunaal muzhudhum andha naadagathai
Naan aada mudiyaadhaa
Ninaithaal sirika vaipen
Naagarigathin vegam enna krishnaiyaa
Naanum andha pakkam thaavi vitten krishnaiyaa
Ini enna ragasiyamo..
Muzhu udai avasiyamo
Aadhi manidhargal polavae
Paadhi manidhargal maarinaar
Achamaa naanamaa
Innumaa vendumaa
……………….
Ninaithaal sirika vaipen ..hahaha
Anaithaal thudika vaipen..hohoho
Orunaal muzhudhum andha naadagathai
Naan aada mudiyaadhaa
Ninaithaal sirika vaipen
Just thinking of it makes me smile,
in the moonlight, a sweet daze comes over me.
That first night together, that is the true bond—
nothing can ever change that.
Just thinking of it makes me smile,
in the moonlight, a sweet daze comes over me.
That first night together, that is the true bond—
nothing can ever change that.
Just thinking of it makes me smile...
If you tell me to dance,
I will dance—isn't that what you are looking for?
A woman's form is the same everywhere,
only the style may change a bit.
If you ask me, I will change,
and satisfy your taste.
Just thinking of it makes me smile,
in the moonlight, a sweet daze comes over me.
That first night together, that is the true bond—
nothing can ever change that.
Just thinking of it makes me smile.
What is this new style of modern dress, Krishnayya?
What dance did you come there to watch, Krishnayya?
What is this new style of modern dress, Krishnayya?
What dance did you come there to watch, Krishnayya?
Doesn't that have its own charm?
Isn't it a brand-new art?
Is it enough that the gentle soul is startled?
Dancing and swaying so fast!
Is it fear or modesty?
Do you still want more?
...
If I wish, I can make you laugh... haha!
If I embrace you, I can make your heart race... ho ho ho!
That whole drama, all day long—
can I not act it out too?
If I wish, I can make you laugh.
Look at the fast pace of modern trends, Krishnayya!
Even I have leaped over to that side, Krishnayya!
What secrets are left anymore?
Is full clothing even necessary?
Just like primitive humans,
people have turned half-dressed!
Is it fear or modesty?
Do you still want more?
...
If I wish, I can make you laugh... haha!
If I embrace you, I can make your heart race... ho ho ho!
That whole drama, all day long—
can I not act it out too?
If I wish, I can make you laugh.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song from K. Balachander's 'Bama Vijayam' (1967) features playful banter and social satire delivered through a duet between sisters-in-law, contrasting traditional values with modern Westernized lifestyle trends. The song uses lighthearted mockery directed at 'Krishnaiyaa' (referring to the men/husbands) to comment on changing fashions, dance styles, and social openness. Kannadasan cleverly blends romantic teasing with sharp commentary on modern civilization.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Second-letter rhyme)

“Ninaithaal sirippuvarum / Nilavil mayakam varum”

Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Ninaithaal' and 'Nilavil' (N-i), or 'Aadaimaariya' and 'Ange' (A-d/n).

Rhetorical Question (Aanandavaadhu / Vinavu)

“Achamaa naanamaa / Innumaa vendumaa”

Using questions like 'Achamaa naanamaa / Innumaa vendumaa' to challenge traditional concepts of bashfulness and fear in light of modern trends.

Metaphor & Allegory (Uruvagamm)

“Aadaimaariya paaniyenna krishnaiyaa”

Addressing the husband as 'Krishnaiyaa', drawing a parallel to Lord Krishna's playful nature and his attraction towards modern spectacles and dance.

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Trivia

'Bama Vijayam' is a acclaimed comedy-drama directed by K. Balachander. This track highlights M. S. Vishwanathan's skill in blending traditional Carnatic inflections with modern theatrical cabaret beat arrangements, effortlessly rendered by legendary vocalists P. Susheela and L. R. Eswari.

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