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Achchacho Parithabam

From Nallathukku Kalamillai · 1977

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Nallathukku Kalamillai
Movie release year
1977
Lyrics added on
14 May 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Achchachoparithabam aiyyavukku anuthabam
Kaiyaada vandhaarae paavam
Pachai pol kiliyalla
Penn endraal eliyalla
Vechaathaan theriyum namm veeram
Sakthiyellam onnaanadhu
Sankar saami nee ennavadhu
Sakthiyellamae onnaanadhu
Sankar saami nee ennavadhu
Achchachoparithabam aiyyavukku anuthabam
Kaiyaada vandhaarae paavam aiyoo paavam
Yededuthu naal eluthu padichiruppara adi
Padichirundha ippadi thaan mudichuavuppaara
Yededuthu naal eluthu padichiruppara adi
Padichirundha ippadi thaan mudichuavuppaara
Asandhirundha adi madiyil kai viduvara konjam
Asandhirundha adi madiyil kai viduvara konjam
Bayanthirundha nool idaiyai alanthiduvara
Sakthiyellam onnaanadhu
Sankar saami nee ennavadhu
Sakthiyellamae onnaanadhu
Sankar saami nee ennavadhu
Achchachoparithabam aiyyavukku anuthabam
Kaiyaada vandhaarae paavam aiyoo paavam
Adi akkaraikku poyirundha moonjiyai paaru
Indha makkirukkum latchanathil meesayum veru
Adi akkaraikku poyirundha moonjiyai paaru
Indha makkirukkum latchanathil meesayum veru
Kappalilae kadanai solli yeri vandhaaro
Kappalilae kadanai solli yeri vandhaaro
Illa nadukadalil kudhichuputtu neendhi vandhaaroo
Sakthiyellam onnaanadhu
Sankar saami nee ennavadhu
Sakthiyellamae onnaanadhu
Sankar saami nee ennavadhu
Achchachoparithabam aiyyavukku anuthabam
Kaiyaada vandhaarae paavam
Pachai pol kiliyalla
Penn endraal eliyalla
Vechaathaan theriyum namm veeram
Sakthiyellam onnaanadhu
Sankar saami nee ennavadhu
Sakthiyellamae onnaanadhu
Sankar saami nee ennavadhu
Oh, what a pity, our deep sympathies to the mister!
Poor guy, he came here to play his sly tricks!
We are not helpless green parrots,
And being a woman doesn't make us timid mice!
You will know our courage only when we put it to the test!
All our womanly powers have united as one,
Now what is going to happen to you, Shankar Samy?
All our womanly powers have united as one,
Now what is going to happen to you, Shankar Samy?
Oh, what a pity, our deep sympathies to the mister!
Poor guy, he came here to play his sly tricks... oh, what a pity!
Has he ever picked up a book and learned a few letters, girl?
If he were educated, would he be untying pockets as a thief like this?
Has he ever picked up a book and learned a few letters, girl?
If he were educated, would he be untying pockets as a thief like this?
If we let down our guard, will he try to reach into our purses?
If we let down our guard, will he try to reach into our purses?
If we show any fear, will he dare try to measure our slender waists?
All our womanly powers have united as one,
Now what is going to happen to you, Shankar Samy?
All our womanly powers have united as one,
Now what is going to happen to you, Shankar Samy?
Oh, what a pity, our deep sympathies to the mister!
Poor guy, he came here to play his sly tricks... oh, what a pity!
Look at that face, girl, acting like he returned from overseas!
Look at this fool's condition, and on top of that, what a mustache!
Look at that face, girl, acting like he returned from overseas!
Look at this fool's condition, and on top of that, what a mustache!
Did he board a ship by promising to pay the fare later?
Did he board a ship by promising to pay the fare later?
Or did he jump into the deep sea and swim all the way here?
All our womanly powers have united as one,
Now what is going to happen to you, Shankar Samy?
All our womanly powers have united as one,
Now what is going to happen to you, Shankar Samy?
Oh, what a pity, our deep sympathies to the mister!
Poor guy, he came here to play his sly tricks...
We are not helpless green parrots,
And being a woman doesn't make us timid mice!
You will know our courage only when we put it to the test!
All our womanly powers have united as one,
Now what is going to happen to you, Shankar Samy?
All our womanly powers have united as one,
Now what is going to happen to you, Shankar Samy...?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful yet assertive female-centric track from 'Nallathukku Kalamillai' (1977) mocks a male antagonist who underestimates women and attempts to take advantage of them. The protagonist mockingly expresses pity for his foolishness, declaring that women are neither delicate parrots nor meek mice. Invoking the unified power of Shakti, she warns that female strength will prevail and humble him completely. The song blends satirical humor with themes of women's empowerment and self-defense against rogue men.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor & Simile (Upamai)

Pachai pol kiliyalla / Penn endraal eliyalla

Compares women to parrots and mice in the negative ('not a parrot, not a mouse') to reject traditional views of women as meek or fragile.

Iyaibu (Rhyming Couplet / End Rhyme)

Pachai pol kiliyalla / Penn endraal eliyalla

Use of matching end syllables ('kiliyalla' / 'eliyalla') to create rhythmic flow.

Irony / Satire (Aseergai)

Achchachoparithabam aiyyavukku anuthabam

Sarcastic expression of pity ('Achchachoparithabam') to taunt the male antagonist.

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Trivia

Composed by the famous musical duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by Vaali, the song features P. Susheela's lively vocal rendition, showcasing her versatile ability to express satirical humor and female defiance in classic Tamil cinema.

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