Aayiram Poigal Pesum
From Sahadevan Mahadevan · 1988
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Sakthi Shanmugam, Prabhakar, Kalyani, Viji
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Sahadevan Mahadevan1988
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Aayiram poigal pesum | Praise be to the political leader who speaks a thousand lies, |
| Arasiyal thalaiva potri | Praise be to the chief of corruption who takes bribes everywhere! |
| Oorellaam lanjam vangum | Before we even think about what he will ask or demand... |
| Oozhalin mudhalvaa potri | He will ask for five, he will ask for ten, |
| Male | |
| Enna ketppaan yaedhu ketppaan | He will ask for a petty loan! |
| Endru naam ennum munnae….ae….ae… | Is he the leader of the people who acts like a king today? |
| Anjum ketppaan paththum ketppaan | If he becomes a minister, he will devour the whole town completely! |
| Alpamaai kadan ketppaan | ... |
| Mannanaai indrirukkum | My breath resides in four letters (L-A-N-J-A-M / Bribe), |
| Makkalin thalaivan ivano | Only after giving that will there be talk! |
| Mandhiriyaai aaggivittaal ooraiyae thindru | Asking for it is my birthright, |
| Theerppaan….aa…..aa…..aa…..aa…..aa…. | Giving it is your foremost duty! |
| Male | |
| Naangezhuththil en moochchirukkum | Bribe, that is a bribe! Bribe, that is a bribe! |
| Adhai koduththa pinnaalthaan pechchirukkum | My breath resides in four letters, |
| Ketpathu enthan pirappurimai | Only after giving that will there be talk! |
| Adhai koduppathu ungalin mudhal kadamai | Asking for it is my birthright, |
| Lanjam adhu lanjam lanjam adhu lanjam | Giving it is your foremost duty! |
| Male | |
| Naangezhuththil en moochchirukkum | Bribe, that is a bribe! Bribe, that is a bribe! |
| Adhai koduththa pinnaalthaan pechchirukkum | If we get married like old times, we make a fine pair, |
| Ketpathu enthan pirappurimai | Ah, a perfect lid made to fit the right pot! |
| Adhai koduppathu ungalin mudhal kadamai | If we get married like old times, we make a fine pair, |
| Lanjam adhu lanjam lanjam adhu lanjam | Ah, a perfect lid made to fit the right pot! |
| Female | |
| Naanga pazhasaa kattikkittaa jodithaanunga | Damukku dappaan daiyaalo, |
| Ada jaadikkeththa nalla moodithaanunga | Kumukku kuppaan kuiyaalo! |
| Naanga pazhasaa kattikkittaa jodithaanunga | Aa... damukku dappaan daiyaalo, |
| Ada jaadikkeththa nalla moodithaanunga | Aa... kumukku kuppaan kuiyaalo! |
| Male | |
| Damukku dappaan daiyaalo | Hey Singi... |
| Female :Kumukku kuppaan kuiyaalo | Hey Singaa... |
| Male :Aa….damukku dappaan daiyaalo | Hey Singi... |
| Female :Aa…kumukku kuppaan kuiyaalo | Hey Singaa... |
| Male :Adi singi…. | I met you, |
| Female :Ada singaa…. | You are the most handsome man in this town! |
| Male :Adi singi….. | I met you, |
| Female :Ada singaa…. | You are the most handsome man in this town! |
| Female | |
| Unnai naan santhiththaen | I fell at your feet, |
| Nee oorukkullae azhagan | You are the god who lifted me up by hand, |
| Unnai naan santhiththaen | The god who lifted me up! |
| Nee oorukkullae azhagan | I met you, |
| Kaalil naan vizhunthaen | You are the most handsome man in this town! |
| Kai thookki vitta iraivan | ............... |
| Thookki vitta iraivan | While many people desired me, |
| Unnai naan santhiththaen | I turned my gaze in another direction. |
| Nee oorukkullae azhagan | While many people desired me, |
| Chorus | |
| ………………. | I turned my gaze in another direction. |
| Female | |
| Ennaiththaan palar virumba | You entered my house as a resident, |
| Veru pakkamaai naanum thirumpa | You slowly entered into my heart! |
| Ennaiththaan palar virumba | Oh King, Oh Mahadeva, if you garland me, I will be overjoyed! |
| Veru pakkamaai naanum thirumpa | I met you, |
| Female | |
| Veettukkul kudi pugunthaai | You are the most handsome man in this town! |
| En ullaththil mella nuzhainthaai | A flower blooms when touched, but you bloomed without touching, |
| Mannavaa magaadevaa maalai ittaal magizhvaen | Gold turns red when heated, but your eyes turned red without heat! |
| Female | |
| Unnai naan santhiththaen | A flower blooms when touched, but you bloomed without touching, |
| Nee oorukkullae azhagan | Gold turns red when heated, but your eyes turned red without heat! |
| Male | |
| Thottaal poo malarum thodamal nee malarnthaai | Without a man and without a woman, |
| Suttaal pon sivakkum sudaamal kann sivanthaai | Desire does not arise! |
| Thottaal poo malarum thodamal nee malarnthaai | Without batter and without a stove, |
| Suttaal pon sivakkum sudaamal kann sivanthaai | You cannot cook a dosa! Hey, you cannot cook a dosa! |
| Male | |
| Aanum illamal pennum illamal | A flower blooms when touched, but you bloomed without touching! |
| Aasai varuvathillai | Listen to my sad story, mothers of the community! |
| Mavum illamal aduppum illamal | Yes, mothers of the community! |
| Dosai suduvathillai hoi dosai suduvathillai | If you hear it, your hearts will writhe in pain... |
| Male | |
| Thottaal poo malarum thodamal nee malarnthaai | Yes, they will writhe! Yes, they will writhe! |
| Male | |
| En soga kadhaiyai kelu thaaikulamae | In my native town, my uncle's daughter, |
| Chorus :Aamam thaaikulamae | I dumped her three times! |
| Male :Adhai kaettaakka unga manasu thavichchidumae… | In this town, with a girl, |
| Chorus :Aamam thavichchidumae aamam thavichchidumae…. | I got caught up in big trouble! |
| Male | |
| Sontha ooril maaman ponna | In my native town, my uncle's daughter, |
| Moonu tharam kazhatti vittaen | I dumped her three times! |
| Intha ooril oruththikitta | In this town, with a girl, |
| Ekkuththappaa maattikkittaen | I got caught up in big trouble! |
| Male | |
| Sontha ooril maman ponna | Listen to my sad story, mothers of the community! |
| Moonu tharam kazhatti vittaen | Yes, mothers of the community! |
| Intha ooril oruththikitta | If you hear it, your hearts will writhe in pain... |
| Ekkuththappaa maattikkittaen | Yes, they will writhe! Yes, they will writhe! |
| Male | |
| En soga kadhaiyai kelu thaaikulamae | I was standing in the market, |
| Chorus :Aamam thaaikulamae | My prospective cousin came and glared at me. |
| Male :Adhai kaettaakka unga manasu thavichchidumae… | When I asked him what was wrong, |
| Chorus :Aamam thavichchidumae aamam thavichchidumae…. | He came and grabbed my hand! |
| Female | |
| Naan market-il nindrirunthaen | You came there at that moment, |
| Murai maman vanthu morachchaan | And jumped in like a hero! |
| Naan ennaannu ketkaiyilae | Tucking up your clothes, |
| Enthan kaiya vanthu pudichchaan | You kicked that foolish guy away! |
| Female | |
| Nee anneram angu vanthu | Hoi hoina hoina hoinaa, |
| Oru hero pola kudhichchae | Hoi hoina, |
| Un mundaava thattivittu | Oohoh oohoh hoinaa, |
| Antha muttaappayala odhachchae | I was standing in the market, |
| Hoi hoina hoina hoinaa | My prospective cousin came and glared at me. |
| Hoi hoina | When I asked him what was wrong, |
| Oohoh oohoh hoinaa | He came and grabbed my hand! |
| Female | |
| Naan market-il nindrirunthaen | At the party office, it is a celebration for all the boys, |
| Murai maman vanthu morachchaan | Once the elections arrive, we will work like a swarm of bees! |
| Naan ennaannu ketkaiyilae | Say it loud... |
| Enthan kaiya vanthu pudichchaan | Hail to our brother! Hail to our leader! |
| Male | |
| {Mandraththilae pillaikkellaam kondaattam | |
| Therthal vanthuvittaa velai | |
| Seivom vandaattaam vantaattam} (2) | |
| Male | |
| {Sollungo…. | |
| Chorus :Annanukku jay jay thalaivanukku jay jay} (3) | |
ஆயிரம் பொய்கள் பேசும்
அரசியல் தலைவா போற்றி
ஊரெல்லாம் லஞ்சம் வாங்கும்
ஊழலின் முதல்வா போற்றி
Praise be to the political leader who speaks a thousand lies,
Praise be to the chief of corruption who takes bribes everywhere!
Before we even think about what he will ask or demand...
He will ask for five, he will ask for ten,
என்ன கேட்பான் ஏது கேட்பான்
என்று நாம் எண்ணும் முன்னே........ஏ....ஏ.....
அஞ்சும் கேட்பான் பத்தும் கேட்பான்
அல்பமாய் கடன் கேட்பான்
மன்னனாய் இன்றிருக்கும்
மக்களின் தலைவன் இவனோ
மந்திரியாய் ஆகிவிட்டால் ஊரையே தின்று
தீர்ப்பான்...ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ............ஆ.....ஆ.....
He will ask for a petty loan!
Is he the leader of the people who acts like a king today?
If he becomes a minister, he will devour the whole town completely!
...
My breath resides in four letters (L-A-N-J-A-M / Bribe),
Only after giving that will there be talk!
Asking for it is my birthright,
Giving it is your foremost duty!
நான்கெழுத்தில் என் மூச்சிருக்கும்
அதை கொடுத்த பின்னால்தான் பேச்சிருக்கும்
கேட்பது எந்தன் பிறப்புரிமை
அதை கொடுப்பது உங்களின் முதல் கடமை
லஞ்சம் அது லஞ்சம் லஞ்சம் அது லஞ்சம்
Bribe, that is a bribe! Bribe, that is a bribe!
My breath resides in four letters,
Only after giving that will there be talk!
Asking for it is my birthright,
Giving it is your foremost duty!
அந்த நான்கெழுத்தில் என் மூச்சிருக்கும்
அதை கொடுத்த பின்னால்தான் பேச்சிருக்கும்
கேட்பது எந்தன் பிறப்புரிமை
அதை கொடுப்பது உங்களின் முதல் கடமை
லஞ்சம் அது லஞ்சம் லஞ்சம் அது லஞ்சம்
Bribe, that is a bribe! Bribe, that is a bribe!
If we get married like old times, we make a fine pair,
Ah, a perfect lid made to fit the right pot!
If we get married like old times, we make a fine pair,
Ah, a perfect lid made to fit the right pot!
நாங்க பழசா கட்டிக்கிட்ட ஜோடிதானுங்க
அட ஜாடிக்கேத்த நல்ல மூடிதானுங்க
நாங்க பழசா கட்டிக்கிட்ட ஜோடிதானுங்க
அட ஜாடிக்கேத்த நல்ல மூடிதானுங்க....
டமுக்கு டப்பான் டையாலோ
குமுக்கு குப்பான் குய்யாலோ
ஆ....டமுக்கு டப்பான் டையாலோ
ஆ....குமுக்கு குப்பான் குய்யாலோ
அடி சிங்கி.......
அட சிங்கா......
அடி சிங்கி.......
அட சிங்கா......
Damukku dappaan daiyaalo,
Kumukku kuppaan kuiyaalo!
Aa... damukku dappaan daiyaalo,
Aa... kumukku kuppaan kuiyaalo!
உன்னை நான் சந்தித்தேன்
நீ ஊருக்குள்ளே அழகன்
உன்னை நான் சந்தித்தேன்
நீ ஊருக்குள்ளே அழகன்
காலில் நான் விழுந்தேன்
கை தூக்கி விட்ட இறைவன்
தூக்கி விட்ட இறைவன்
உன்னை நான் சந்தித்தேன்
நீ ஊருக்குள்ளே அழகன்
Hey Singi...
Hey Singaa...
Hey Singi...
Hey Singaa...
I met you,
You are the most handsome man in this town!
I met you,
You are the most handsome man in this town!
.................................
I fell at your feet,
You are the god who lifted me up by hand,
The god who lifted me up!
I met you,
You are the most handsome man in this town!
...............
While many people desired me,
I turned my gaze in another direction.
While many people desired me,
என்னைத்தான் பலர் விரும்ப
வேறு பக்கமாய் நானும் திரும்ப
என்னைத்தான் பலர் விரும்ப
வேறு பக்கமாய் நானும் திரும்ப
I turned my gaze in another direction.
வீட்டுக்குள் குடிப் புகுந்தாய்
என் உள்ளத்தில் மெல்ல நுழைந்தாய்
மன்னவா மகாதேவா மாலையிட்டால் மகிழ்வேன்
You entered my house as a resident,
You slowly entered into my heart!
Oh King, Oh Mahadeva, if you garland me, I will be overjoyed!
I met you,
உன்னை நான் சந்தித்தேன்
நீ ஊருக்குள்ளே அழகன்
You are the most handsome man in this town!
A flower blooms when touched, but you bloomed without touching,
Gold turns red when heated, but your eyes turned red without heat!
தொட்டால் பூ மலரும் தொடாமல் நீ மலர்ந்தாய்
சுட்டால் பொன் சிவக்கும் சுடாமல் கண் சிவந்தாய்
தொட்டால் பூ மலரும் தொடாமல் நீ மலர்ந்தாய்
சுட்டால் பொன் சிவக்கும் சுடாமல் கண் சிவந்தாய்
A flower blooms when touched, but you bloomed without touching,
Gold turns red when heated, but your eyes turned red without heat!
ஆணும் இல்லாமல் பெண்ணும் இல்லாமல்
ஆசை வருவதில்லை
மாவும் இல்லாமல் அடுப்பும் இல்லாமல்
தோசை சுடுவதில்லை ஹோய் தோசை சுடுவதில்லை
Without a man and without a woman,
Desire does not arise!
Without batter and without a stove,
You cannot cook a dosa! Hey, you cannot cook a dosa!
தொட்டால் பூ மலரும் தொடாமல் நீ மலர்ந்தாய்
A flower blooms when touched, but you bloomed without touching!
Listen to my sad story, mothers of the community!
Yes, mothers of the community!
If you hear it, your hearts will writhe in pain...
என் சோக கதையைக் கேளு தாய்க்குலமே.....
குழு :
ஆமாம் தாய்க்குலமே
அதைக் கேட்டாக்க உங்க மனசு தவிச்சிடுமே...
குழு :
ஆமாம் தவிச்சிடுமே ஆமாம் தவிச்சிடுமே
Yes, they will writhe! Yes, they will writhe!
சொந்த ஊரில் மாமன் பொண்ண
மூணு தரம் கழட்டி விட்டேன்
இந்த ஊரில் ஒருத்தி கிட்ட
எக்குத்தப்பா மாட்டிக்கிட்டேன்
In my native town, my uncle's daughter,
I dumped her three times!
In this town, with a girl,
I got caught up in big trouble!
சொந்த ஊரில் மாமன் பொண்ண
மூணு தரம் கழட்டி விட்டேன்
இந்த ஊரில் ஒருத்தி கிட்ட
எக்குத்தப்பா மாட்டிக்கிட்டேன்
In my native town, my uncle's daughter,
I dumped her three times!
In this town, with a girl,
I got caught up in big trouble!
என் சோக கதையைக் கேளு தாய்க்குலமே..
குழு :
ஆமாம் தாய்க்குலமே
அதைக் கேட்டாக்க உங்க மனசு தவிச்சிடுமே..
குழு :
ஆமாம் தவிச்சிடுமே ஆமாம் தவிச்சிடுமே
Listen to my sad story, mothers of the community!
Yes, mothers of the community!
If you hear it, your hearts will writhe in pain...
Yes, they will writhe! Yes, they will writhe!
நான் மார்கெட்டில் நின்றிருந்தேன்
முறை மாமன் வந்து மொறச்சான்
நான் என்னான்னு கேட்கையிலே
எந்தன் கைய வந்து புடிச்சான்
I was standing in the market,
My prospective cousin came and glared at me.
When I asked him what was wrong,
He came and grabbed my hand!
நீ அந்நேரம் அங்கு வந்து
ஒரு ஹீரோ போல குதிச்சே
உன் முண்டாவ தட்டிவிட்டு
அந்த முட்டாப்பயல ஓதச்சே
ஹோய் ஹொய்ன ஹொய்ன ஹொய்னா
ஹோய் ஹொய்ன
ஓஹோஹ் ஒஹொஹ் ஹொய்னா
You came there at that moment,
And jumped in like a hero!
Tucking up your clothes,
You kicked that foolish guy away!
நான் மார்கெட்டில் நின்றிருந்தேன்
முறை மாமன் வந்து மொறச்சான்
நான் என்னான்னு கேட்கையிலே
எந்தன் கைய வந்து புடிச்சான்
Hoi hoina hoina hoinaa,
Hoi hoina,
Oohoh oohoh hoinaa,
I was standing in the market,
My prospective cousin came and glared at me.
When I asked him what was wrong,
He came and grabbed my hand!
{மன்றத்திலே பிள்ளைக்கெல்லாம் கொண்டாட்டம்
தேர்தல் வந்துவிட்டா வேலை
செய்வோம் வண்டாட்டம் வண்டாட்டம்} (2)
At the party office, it is a celebration for all the boys,
Once the elections arrive, we will work like a swarm of bees!
Say it loud...
Hail to our brother! Hail to our leader!
{சொல்லுங்கோ....
குழு :
அண்ணனுக்கு ஜே ஜே தலைவனுக்கு ஜே ஜே} (3)
Aayiram poigal pesum
Praise be to the political leader who speaks a thousand lies,
Arasiyal thalaiva potri
Praise be to the chief of corruption who takes bribes everywhere!
Oorellaam lanjam vangum
Before we even think about what he will ask or demand...
Oozhalin mudhalvaa potri
He will ask for five, he will ask for ten,
Enna ketppaan yaedhu ketppaan
He will ask for a petty loan!
Endru naam ennum munnae….ae….ae…
Is he the leader of the people who acts like a king today?
Anjum ketppaan paththum ketppaan
If he becomes a minister, he will devour the whole town completely!
Alpamaai kadan ketppaan
...
Mannanaai indrirukkum
My breath resides in four letters (L-A-N-J-A-M / Bribe),
Makkalin thalaivan ivano
Only after giving that will there be talk!
Mandhiriyaai aaggivittaal ooraiyae thindru
Asking for it is my birthright,
Theerppaan….aa…..aa…..aa…..aa…..aa….
Giving it is your foremost duty!
Naangezhuththil en moochchirukkum
Bribe, that is a bribe! Bribe, that is a bribe!
Adhai koduththa pinnaalthaan pechchirukkum
My breath resides in four letters,
Ketpathu enthan pirappurimai
Only after giving that will there be talk!
Adhai koduppathu ungalin mudhal kadamai
Asking for it is my birthright,
Lanjam adhu lanjam lanjam adhu lanjam
Giving it is your foremost duty!
Naangezhuththil en moochchirukkum
Bribe, that is a bribe! Bribe, that is a bribe!
Adhai koduththa pinnaalthaan pechchirukkum
If we get married like old times, we make a fine pair,
Ketpathu enthan pirappurimai
Ah, a perfect lid made to fit the right pot!
Adhai koduppathu ungalin mudhal kadamai
If we get married like old times, we make a fine pair,
Lanjam adhu lanjam lanjam adhu lanjam
Ah, a perfect lid made to fit the right pot!
Naanga pazhasaa kattikkittaa jodithaanunga
Damukku dappaan daiyaalo,
Ada jaadikkeththa nalla moodithaanunga
Kumukku kuppaan kuiyaalo!
Naanga pazhasaa kattikkittaa jodithaanunga
Aa... damukku dappaan daiyaalo,
Ada jaadikkeththa nalla moodithaanunga
Aa... kumukku kuppaan kuiyaalo!
Damukku dappaan daiyaalo
Hey Singi...
Female :Kumukku kuppaan kuiyaalo
Hey Singaa...
Male :Aa….damukku dappaan daiyaalo
Hey Singi...
Female :Aa…kumukku kuppaan kuiyaalo
Hey Singaa...
Male :Adi singi….
I met you,
Female :Ada singaa….
You are the most handsome man in this town!
Male :Adi singi…..
I met you,
Female :Ada singaa….
You are the most handsome man in this town!
Unnai naan santhiththaen
I fell at your feet,
Nee oorukkullae azhagan
You are the god who lifted me up by hand,
Unnai naan santhiththaen
The god who lifted me up!
Nee oorukkullae azhagan
I met you,
Kaalil naan vizhunthaen
You are the most handsome man in this town!
Kai thookki vitta iraivan
...............
Thookki vitta iraivan
While many people desired me,
Unnai naan santhiththaen
I turned my gaze in another direction.
Nee oorukkullae azhagan
While many people desired me,
……………….
I turned my gaze in another direction.
Ennaiththaan palar virumba
You entered my house as a resident,
Veru pakkamaai naanum thirumpa
You slowly entered into my heart!
Ennaiththaan palar virumba
Oh King, Oh Mahadeva, if you garland me, I will be overjoyed!
Veru pakkamaai naanum thirumpa
I met you,
Veettukkul kudi pugunthaai
You are the most handsome man in this town!
En ullaththil mella nuzhainthaai
A flower blooms when touched, but you bloomed without touching,
Mannavaa magaadevaa maalai ittaal magizhvaen
Gold turns red when heated, but your eyes turned red without heat!
Unnai naan santhiththaen
A flower blooms when touched, but you bloomed without touching,
Nee oorukkullae azhagan
Gold turns red when heated, but your eyes turned red without heat!
Thottaal poo malarum thodamal nee malarnthaai
Without a man and without a woman,
Suttaal pon sivakkum sudaamal kann sivanthaai
Desire does not arise!
Thottaal poo malarum thodamal nee malarnthaai
Without batter and without a stove,
Suttaal pon sivakkum sudaamal kann sivanthaai
You cannot cook a dosa! Hey, you cannot cook a dosa!
Aanum illamal pennum illamal
A flower blooms when touched, but you bloomed without touching!
Aasai varuvathillai
Listen to my sad story, mothers of the community!
Mavum illamal aduppum illamal
Yes, mothers of the community!
Dosai suduvathillai hoi dosai suduvathillai
If you hear it, your hearts will writhe in pain...
Thottaal poo malarum thodamal nee malarnthaai
Yes, they will writhe! Yes, they will writhe!
En soga kadhaiyai kelu thaaikulamae
In my native town, my uncle's daughter,
Chorus :Aamam thaaikulamae
I dumped her three times!
Male :Adhai kaettaakka unga manasu thavichchidumae…
In this town, with a girl,
Chorus :Aamam thavichchidumae aamam thavichchidumae….
I got caught up in big trouble!
Sontha ooril maaman ponna
In my native town, my uncle's daughter,
Moonu tharam kazhatti vittaen
I dumped her three times!
Intha ooril oruththikitta
In this town, with a girl,
Ekkuththappaa maattikkittaen
I got caught up in big trouble!
Sontha ooril maman ponna
Listen to my sad story, mothers of the community!
Moonu tharam kazhatti vittaen
Yes, mothers of the community!
Intha ooril oruththikitta
If you hear it, your hearts will writhe in pain...
Ekkuththappaa maattikkittaen
Yes, they will writhe! Yes, they will writhe!
En soga kadhaiyai kelu thaaikulamae
I was standing in the market,
Chorus :Aamam thaaikulamae
My prospective cousin came and glared at me.
Male :Adhai kaettaakka unga manasu thavichchidumae…
When I asked him what was wrong,
Chorus :Aamam thavichchidumae aamam thavichchidumae….
He came and grabbed my hand!
Naan market-il nindrirunthaen
You came there at that moment,
Murai maman vanthu morachchaan
And jumped in like a hero!
Naan ennaannu ketkaiyilae
Tucking up your clothes,
Enthan kaiya vanthu pudichchaan
You kicked that foolish guy away!
Nee anneram angu vanthu
Hoi hoina hoina hoinaa,
Oru hero pola kudhichchae
Hoi hoina,
Un mundaava thattivittu
Oohoh oohoh hoinaa,
Antha muttaappayala odhachchae
I was standing in the market,
Hoi hoina hoina hoinaa
My prospective cousin came and glared at me.
Hoi hoina
When I asked him what was wrong,
Oohoh oohoh hoinaa
He came and grabbed my hand!
Naan market-il nindrirunthaen
At the party office, it is a celebration for all the boys,
Murai maman vanthu morachchaan
Once the elections arrive, we will work like a swarm of bees!
Naan ennaannu ketkaiyilae
Say it loud...
Enthan kaiya vanthu pudichchaan
Hail to our brother! Hail to our leader!
{Mandraththilae pillaikkellaam kondaattam
Therthal vanthuvittaa velai
Seivom vandaattaam vantaattam} (2)
{Sollungo….
Chorus :Annanukku jay jay thalaivanukku jay jay} (3)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This compilation of song verses from 'Sahadevan Mahadevan' (1988) presents a satirical and humorous take on local politics, corruption, and romantic entanglements. The opening lines mock corrupt political figures who thrive on bribery and false promises, playfully twisting famous rights-and-duties slogans into satirical commentary on corruption.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Satire and Irony
“Ketpathu enthan pirappurimai / Adhai koduppathu ungalin mudhal kadamai”
The lyrics invert traditional slogans about rights and duties to satirize political corruption, presenting bribery as 'four letters' that represent life breath.
Edhai (Second letter rhyming / Assonance)
“Thottaal poo malarum thodamal nee malarnthaai / Suttaal pon sivakkum sudaamal kann sivanthaai”
Matching second letter in Tamil poetry lines creates a rhythmic flow (e.g., Aayiram / Arasiyal; Thottaal / Suttaal).
Metaphor
“Ada jaadikkeththa nalla moodithaanunga”
Comparing a well-matched couple to a perfect lid fitted on a pot ('Jaadikkeththa nalla moodi').
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Trivia
'Sahadevan Mahadevan' (1988) is a popular Tamil comedy film directed by V. Mohan and starring Mohan, SV Sekhar, S. S. Chandran, and Kovai Sarala. The songs in the film feature humorous lyrics written by Vaali, reflecting the lighthearted and satirical comedy style popular in 1980s Tamil cinema.
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