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Lyrics & meaning

Anthisayum Nerathiley

From Thirudathe · 1961

Lyricist
Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi
Singers
A. L. Raghavan, A. G. Rathnamala
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Thirudathe1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Andhi saayum nerathilae…At the time of dusk...
Ae,….ae…..aaa…aaa….aaa….aaa…Ae, ae, aaa, aaa, aaa, aaa...
Aasai machaan orathilaeBeside her beloved darling...
Aasai machaan orathilae…ae…Beside her beloved darling... ae...
Female
Azhagaana chinna ponnu povudhuA beautiful young girl is walking.
Paarthaa pazhagaadha jodi pola thonudhuLooking at them, they seem like an unfamiliar couple.
Male
Aathaadi iva kovakkaariOh my, she is an angry girl!
Aambalaiyae aatti vaikkumShe makes men dance to her tunes,
Jaalakkaari..ee… jaalakkaaria cunning trickster... trickster!
Aa..aa… aaAa..aa... aa
Aathaadi iva kovakkaariOh my, she is an angry girl!
Aambalaiyae aatti vaikkumShe makes men dance to her tunes,
Jaalakkaari..ee… jaalakkaaria cunning trickster... trickster!
Female
Paarthaalae theriyudhadiJust by looking, it is obvious,
Pasu pola manushana thaan…at that man who is gentle like a cow...
Haan ….aaa…aaa….aa….aaa…Haan... aaa... aaa... aa... aaa...
Paarthaalae theriyudhadiJust by looking, it is obvious,
Pasu pola manushana thaan…at that man who is gentle like a cow...
Koothaada cheiyum balaeShe makes him dance, brava!
Kurumbukkaara pombala thaanShe is truly a mischievous woman.
Male
Aasai romba irukkudhuThere is so much desire,
Aasai romba irukkudhuthere is so much desire!
Azhudha ponnu sirikkudhuThe girl who was crying is now smiling,
Vesham kalainju pochudhuher facade has dissolved,
Verichu verichu paarkkudhushe stares intently!
Female
Munnae vandhaa murukkudhuIf he steps forward, she acts stiff,
Konjam pinnae vandhaa sinukkudhuif he backs up a bit, she sulks.
Munnae vandhaa murukkudhuIf he steps forward, she acts stiff,
Konjam pinnae vandhaa sinukkudhuif he backs up a bit, she sulks.
Kannai kannai simittudhuShe winks her eyes repeatedly,
Kannai kannai simittudhu idhushe winks her eyes repeatedly, this...
Kaadhal polae theriyudhulooks like love!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful song captures romantic banter and teasing between lovers during dusk. The lyrics describe a playful, mischievous young woman who puts on a show of anger and coy sulking toward her innocent, gentle partner. Beneath her feigned tantrums, winks, and dramatic mood shifts lies deep affection, revealing her endearing attempt to charm him and express her true love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Pasu pola manushana thaan…

Compares the gentle, naive nature of the man to that of a peaceful cow ('pasu').

Simile (Uvamai)

Paarthaa pazhagaadha jodi pola thonudhu

Compares the couple to an unacquainted or fresh duo walking together.

Adukku Thodar / Repetition

Verichu verichu paarkkudhu

Repetition of words like 'Verichu verichu' and 'Kannai kannai' creates rhythm and emphasizes intensity.

Contrast / Rhyme (Antithesis & Emonai)

Munnae vandhaa murukkudhu / Konjam pinnae vandhaa sinukkudhu

Uses contrasting physical actions ('Munnae vandhaa' vs 'pinnae vandhaa') with matching end rhymes ('murukkudhu' / 'sinukkudhu') to highlight her unpredictable mood swings.

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Trivia

'Thirudathe' (1961) is a seminal hit film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi. The film's musical score was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, with lyrics written by Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi.

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