Aadum Mayile Aattam
From Thulasi Maadam · 1963
- Lyricist
- Ka. Mu. Sheriff
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Thulasi Maadam1963
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aadum mayilae aattam engae | Dancing peacock, where is your dance? |
| Paadum kuyilae paattu engae | Singing cuckoo, where is your song? |
| Pesum kiliyae pechu engae | Talking parrot, where is your speech? |
| Pennae unadhu sirippu engae | Oh woman, where is your smile? |
| Male | |
| Aadum mayilae aattam engae | Dancing peacock, where is your dance? |
| Paadum kuyilae paattu engae | Singing cuckoo, where is your song? |
| Pesum kiliyae pechu engae | Talking parrot, where is your speech? |
| Pennae unadhu sirippu engae | Oh woman, where is your smile? |
| Male | |
| Aadum mayilae aattam engae | Dancing peacock, where is your dance? |
| Paadum kuyilae paattu engae | Singing cuckoo, where is your song? |
| Pesum kiliyae pechu engae | Talking parrot, where is your speech? |
| Pennae unadhu sirippu engae | Oh woman, where is your smile? |
| Male | |
| Enna pizhai naan seidhenadi | What mistake did I commit, my dear? |
| Edharkku en mel kobam adi | Why are you angry with me? |
| Enna pizhai naan seidhenadi | What mistake did I commit, my dear? |
| Edharkku en mel kobam adi | Why are you angry with me? |
| Ponnae unadhu polivu engae | Oh golden one, where is your radiance? |
| Ponnae unadhu polivu engae | Oh golden one, where is your radiance? |
| Poovae unadhu azhagu engae | Oh flower, where is your beauty? |
| Male | |
| Aadum mayilae aattam engae | Dancing peacock, where is your dance? |
| Paadum kuyilae paattu engae | Singing cuckoo, where is your song? |
| Pesum kiliyae pechu engae | Talking parrot, where is your speech? |
| Pennae unadhu sirippu engae | Oh woman, where is your smile? |
| Male | |
| Vegu naal pirindha vedhanaiyoo | Is it the pain of long separation? |
| Vegumathi thandhadhil kuraigal undo | Or were there shortcomings in the gifts given? |
| Vegu naal pirindha vedhanaiyoo | Is it the pain of long separation? |
| Vegumathi thandhadhil kuraigal undo | Or were there shortcomings in the gifts given? |
| Sagajamaai pazhagum gunavathiyaeee | Oh virtuous woman who usually mingles so naturally! |
| Sagajamaai pazhagum gunavathiyaeee | Oh virtuous woman who usually mingles so naturally! |
| Thagumoo vilagi nee selvadhu | Is it fair for you to stay aloof and walk away? |
| Male | |
| Aadum mayilae aattam engae | Dancing peacock, where is your dance? |
| Paadum kuyilae paattu engae | Singing cuckoo, where is your song? |
| Pesum kiliyae pechu engae | Talking parrot, where is your speech? |
| Pennae unadhu sirippu engae | Oh woman, where is your smile? |
| Male | |
| Thaneerai thaneer pagaithidumoo | Will water become an enemy to water? |
| Thaamarai sooriyan sandai yidumo | Will the lotus flower fight with the sun? |
| Thaneerai thaneer pagaithidumoo | Will water become an enemy to water? |
| Thaamarai sooriyan sandai yidumo | Will the lotus flower fight with the sun? |
| Ennaiya neeyum verukkindraai | Are you really hating me? |
| Ennaiya neeyum verukkindraai | Are you really hating me? |
| Unnai naalai maattrugiren | I will change your heart tomorrow! |
| Male | |
| Aadum mayilae aattam engae | Dancing peacock, where is your dance? |
| Paadum kuyilae paattu engae | Singing cuckoo, where is your song? |
| Pesum kiliyae pechu engae | Talking parrot, where is your speech? |
| Pennae unadhu sirippu engae | Oh woman, where is your smile? |
ஆடும் மயிலே ஆட்டம் எங்கே
பாடும் குயிலே பாட்டு எங்கே
பேசும் கிளியே பேச்சு எங்கே
பெண்ணே உனது சிரிப்பு எங்கே
Dancing peacock, where is your dance?
Singing cuckoo, where is your song?
Talking parrot, where is your speech?
Oh woman, where is your smile?
ஆடும் மயிலே ஆட்டம் எங்கே
பாடும் குயிலே பாட்டு எங்கே
பேசும் கிளியே பேச்சு எங்கே
பெண்ணே உனது சிரிப்பு எங்கே
Dancing peacock, where is your dance?
Singing cuckoo, where is your song?
Talking parrot, where is your speech?
Oh woman, where is your smile?
ஆடும் மயிலே ஆட்டம் எங்கே
பாடும் குயிலே பாட்டு எங்கே
பேசும் கிளியே பேச்சு எங்கே
பெண்ணே உனது சிரிப்பு எங்கே
Dancing peacock, where is your dance?
Singing cuckoo, where is your song?
Talking parrot, where is your speech?
Oh woman, where is your smile?
என்ன பிழை நான் செய்தேனடி
எதற்கு என் மேல் கோபமடி
என்ன பிழை நான் செய்தேனடி
எதற்கு என் மேல் கோபமடி
பொன்னே உனது பொலிவு எங்கே
பொன்னே உனது பொலிவு எங்கே
பூவே உனது அழகு எங்கே.....
What mistake did I commit, my dear?
Why are you angry with me?
What mistake did I commit, my dear?
Why are you angry with me?
Oh golden one, where is your radiance?
Oh golden one, where is your radiance?
Oh flower, where is your beauty?
ஆடும் மயிலே ஆட்டம் எங்கே
பாடும் குயிலே பாட்டு எங்கே
பேசும் கிளியே பேச்சு எங்கே
பெண்ணே உனது சிரிப்பு எங்கே
Dancing peacock, where is your dance?
Singing cuckoo, where is your song?
Talking parrot, where is your speech?
Oh woman, where is your smile?
வெகுநாள் பிரிந்த வேதனையோ
வெகுமதி தந்ததில் குறைகளுண்டோ
வெகுநாள் பிரிந்த வேதனையோ
வெகுமதி தந்ததில் குறைகளுண்டோ
சகஜமாய்ப் பழகும் குணவதியே
சகஜமாய்ப் பழகும் குணவதியே
தகுமோ விலகி நீ செல்வது.....
Is it the pain of long separation?
Or were there shortcomings in the gifts given?
Is it the pain of long separation?
Or were there shortcomings in the gifts given?
Oh virtuous woman who usually mingles so naturally!
Oh virtuous woman who usually mingles so naturally!
Is it fair for you to stay aloof and walk away?
ஆடும் மயிலே ஆட்டம் எங்கே
பாடும் குயிலே பாட்டு எங்கே
பேசும் கிளியே பேச்சு எங்கே
பெண்ணே உனது சிரிப்பு எங்கே
Dancing peacock, where is your dance?
Singing cuckoo, where is your song?
Talking parrot, where is your speech?
Oh woman, where is your smile?
தண்ணீரைத் தண்ணீர் பகைத்திடுமோ
தாமரை சூரியன் சண்டையிடுமோ
தண்ணீரைத் தண்ணீர் பகைத்திடுமோ
தாமரை சூரியன் சண்டையிடுமோ
என்னையா நீயும் வெறுக்கின்றாய்
என்னையா நீயும் வெறுக்கின்றாய்
உன்னை நாளை மாற்றுகிறேன்....
Will water become an enemy to water?
Will the lotus flower fight with the sun?
Will water become an enemy to water?
Will the lotus flower fight with the sun?
Are you really hating me?
Are you really hating me?
I will change your heart tomorrow!
ஆடும் மயிலே ஆட்டம் எங்கே
பாடும் குயிலே பாட்டு எங்கே
பேசும் கிளியே பேச்சு எங்கே
பெண்ணே உனது சிரிப்பு எங்கே
Dancing peacock, where is your dance?
Singing cuckoo, where is your song?
Talking parrot, where is your speech?
Oh woman, where is your smile?
Aadum mayilae aattam engae
Dancing peacock, where is your dance?
Paadum kuyilae paattu engae
Singing cuckoo, where is your song?
Pesum kiliyae pechu engae
Talking parrot, where is your speech?
Pennae unadhu sirippu engae
Oh woman, where is your smile?
Aadum mayilae aattam engae
Dancing peacock, where is your dance?
Paadum kuyilae paattu engae
Singing cuckoo, where is your song?
Pesum kiliyae pechu engae
Talking parrot, where is your speech?
Pennae unadhu sirippu engae
Oh woman, where is your smile?
Aadum mayilae aattam engae
Dancing peacock, where is your dance?
Paadum kuyilae paattu engae
Singing cuckoo, where is your song?
Pesum kiliyae pechu engae
Talking parrot, where is your speech?
Pennae unadhu sirippu engae
Oh woman, where is your smile?
Enna pizhai naan seidhenadi
What mistake did I commit, my dear?
Edharkku en mel kobam adi
Why are you angry with me?
Enna pizhai naan seidhenadi
What mistake did I commit, my dear?
Edharkku en mel kobam adi
Why are you angry with me?
Ponnae unadhu polivu engae
Oh golden one, where is your radiance?
Ponnae unadhu polivu engae
Oh golden one, where is your radiance?
Poovae unadhu azhagu engae
Oh flower, where is your beauty?
Aadum mayilae aattam engae
Dancing peacock, where is your dance?
Paadum kuyilae paattu engae
Singing cuckoo, where is your song?
Pesum kiliyae pechu engae
Talking parrot, where is your speech?
Pennae unadhu sirippu engae
Oh woman, where is your smile?
Vegu naal pirindha vedhanaiyoo
Is it the pain of long separation?
Vegumathi thandhadhil kuraigal undo
Or were there shortcomings in the gifts given?
Vegu naal pirindha vedhanaiyoo
Is it the pain of long separation?
Vegumathi thandhadhil kuraigal undo
Or were there shortcomings in the gifts given?
Sagajamaai pazhagum gunavathiyaeee
Oh virtuous woman who usually mingles so naturally!
Sagajamaai pazhagum gunavathiyaeee
Oh virtuous woman who usually mingles so naturally!
Thagumoo vilagi nee selvadhu
Is it fair for you to stay aloof and walk away?
Aadum mayilae aattam engae
Dancing peacock, where is your dance?
Paadum kuyilae paattu engae
Singing cuckoo, where is your song?
Pesum kiliyae pechu engae
Talking parrot, where is your speech?
Pennae unadhu sirippu engae
Oh woman, where is your smile?
Thaneerai thaneer pagaithidumoo
Will water become an enemy to water?
Thaamarai sooriyan sandai yidumo
Will the lotus flower fight with the sun?
Thaneerai thaneer pagaithidumoo
Will water become an enemy to water?
Thaamarai sooriyan sandai yidumo
Will the lotus flower fight with the sun?
Ennaiya neeyum verukkindraai
Are you really hating me?
Ennaiya neeyum verukkindraai
Are you really hating me?
Unnai naalai maattrugiren
I will change your heart tomorrow!
Aadum mayilae aattam engae
Dancing peacock, where is your dance?
Paadum kuyilae paattu engae
Singing cuckoo, where is your song?
Pesum kiliyae pechu engae
Talking parrot, where is your speech?
Pennae unadhu sirippu engae
Oh woman, where is your smile?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song from 'Thulasi Maadam' (1963) features a protagonist affectionately coaxing his beloved who is upset and silent with him. He endearingly compares her to a dancing peacock, a singing cuckoo, a talking parrot, and a gentle flower, lamenting the absence of her usual joyful demeanor and sweet smile. Throughout the verses, he questions what fault he committed to earn her anger, asking whether her distance stems from past separation or dissatisfaction. He uses poetic analogies—asking if water can fight water or if a lotus can hate the sun—to emphasize that their bond is natural and unbreakable. Ultimately, he affectionately resolves to win back her smile and affection by tomorrow.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Aadum mayilae aattam engae / Paadum kuyilae paattu engae”
The lyricist metaphorically addresses the woman as a peacock (Aadum mayil), cuckoo (Paadum kuyil), parrot (Pesum kili), gold (Ponn), and flower (Poov).
Rhetorical Question
“Thaneerai thaneer pagaithidumoo / Thaamarai sooriyan sandai yidumo”
Poetic questions are used to highlight the impossibility of innate elements opposing each other, symbolizing their relationship.
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Aadum mayilae... / Paadum kuyilae...”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across lines (e.g., Aadum / Paadum / Pesum).
Anaphora / Refrain
“Aadum mayilae aattam engae”
Repetition of the chorus lines at the end of every verse to reinforce the central theme of searching for her lost joy.
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Trivia
The film 'Thulasi Maadam' (1963) featured music composed by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan. This track, rendered masterfully by T. M. Soundararajan, is celebrated for its poetic lyrics written by Ka. Mu. Sheriff, highlighting tender romantic reconciliation.
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