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April Fool

From Panithirai · 1961

Lyricist
Kothamangalam Subbu
Singers
P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, A. L. Raghavan
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Panithirai
Movie release year
1961
Lyrics added on
26 Jul 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
A….f
April fool april fool
April fool april fool
April fool endroru jaadhi
Chorus :Aaha
Female :Endrum fool endroru jaadhi
Chorus :Oho
April fool endroru jaadhi
Chorus :Aaha
Female :Endrum fool endroru jaadhi
Chorus :Oho
Kallam kabadam illaadhavan
Kaalam therinji uzhaikkaadhavan
Ellaam unmai endrae nambi
Yemaandhavanum april fool
Kallam kabadam illaadhavan
Kaalam therinji uzhaikkaadhavan
Ellaam unmai endrae nambi
Yemaandhavanum april fool
April fool…
Yeithu pizhaikka therinjavanae yevandaa…
{Pinnae varuvaan munnae povaan
Pinnalai kandu thannai marappaan
Ennathai solla dhidam illaamal
Pennai vittavan april fool} (2)
{Ahahaa… ahahaa… ahahaa…
Ohoho… ohoho… ohoho… oo.. } (Overlap) (2)
YessaaMale :Y e s
Male :No vaaMale :N..o
Male :Yessaa no vaa endru ketpavan ae onnaa
{Kannum karuthum onnu kalandhu
Kaadhal manathai udan purindhu
Kannum karutthum onnu kalandhu
Kaadhal manathai udan purindhu}
{Pa pappa bum pa pappa bum
Pa pappa bum pa pappa bum} (Overlap)(2)
Kanjikkillaamal kadanai vaanguravan
Kanjikkillaamal kadanai vaanguravan
Va vaa vavavavava vaa
Kaasi thariyai kattikkiravan ae onnaa
Ah... f...
April fool, April fool!
April fool, April fool!
There is a kind called an April fool,
Chorus: Aaha!
Female: And another kind that is a fool forever!
Chorus: Oho!
There is a kind called an April fool,
Chorus: Aaha!
Female: And another kind that is a fool forever!
Chorus: Oho!
The one who has no deceit or malice in his heart,
The one who does not work with the times,
The one who believes everything is true
And ends up cheated—he is an April fool!
The one who has no deceit or malice in his heart,
The one who does not work with the times,
The one who believes everything is true
And ends up cheated—he is an April fool!
April fool...
Who is the one that knows how to get by by cheating?
He follows behind her, then rushes in front,
He sees her braided hair and loses his senses,
Lacking the courage to say what is on his mind,
The one who lets the girl get away is an April fool!
Aahaha... aahaha... aahaha...
Ohoho... ohoho... ohoho... oh... (overlap)
Is it yes? Male: Y-E-S!
Male: Is it no? Male: N-O!
Male: Is the one who asks "Is it yes or no?" number one?
When eyes and thoughts blend into one,
Instantly understanding the heart in love,
When eyes and thoughts blend into one,
Instantly understanding the heart in love,
Pa pappa pam, pa pappa pam,
Pa pappa pam, pa pappa pam (overlap)
The one who takes loans when he cannot even afford porridge,
The one who takes loans when he cannot even afford porridge,
Come, come, come-come-come-come come!
Yet wears fine Kasi silk—is he number one?
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Female
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Chorus
Male
Male
Chorus
Male
Male
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Panithirai' (1961), written by Kothamangalam Subbu, presents a humorous and satirical commentary on modern human social behaviors and gullibility. It draws a distinction between someone who is merely an 'April Fool' for one day and an 'Endrum Fool'—someone who remains foolish throughout life due to their actions and choices.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Satire and Irony

“April fool endroru jaadhi... Endrum fool endroru jaadhi”

Contrasting temporary 'April Fool' with 'Endrum Fool' (always a fool) to mock everyday social pretenses.

Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)

“Kallam kabadam illaadhavan / Kaalam therinji uzhaikkaadhavan”

Rhyming second letters 'lla' and 'la' ('Kallam' / 'Kaalam') to create lyrical harmony.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Kannum karuthum onnu kalandhu”

Repetition of the 'Ka' sound across words in the line for rhythmic cadence.

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Trivia

The film 'Panithirai' (1961) was directed by A. Muktha Srinivasan and starred Gemini Ganesan and L. Vijayalakshmi. Lyricist Kothamangalam Subbu was renowned for integrating Tamil folk humor and social commentary seamlessly into film lyrics.

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