Brammave Ye Brammave
From Kalyanam Panni Paar · 1952
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- P. Leela, K. Rani, Udutha Sarojini
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Details
- Kalyanam Panni Paar1952
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Brammaavae yae brammaavae | Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma! |
| Brammaavae yae brammaavae | Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma! |
| Female | |
| Maanilaththai mayakka valla | A woman who can mesmerize the whole world, |
| Rambai pola pombala | Like the celestial beauty Rambha, |
| Maanilaththai mayakka valla | A woman who can mesmerize the whole world, |
| Rambai pola pombala | Like the celestial beauty Rambha, |
| Maalai sootti vaikkaavidil | If you do not garland and unite us in marriage, |
| Iniyum vaazha mudiyaathu | I cannot live anymore! |
| Female | |
| Brammaavae yae brammaavae | Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma! |
| Female | |
| Jaadikkettra moodi polae | Like a lid perfect for its jar, |
| Thaedi eduththa jodithaan | A matched pair carefully selected, |
| Kodi pechchu pesinaalum | Even if millions of words are spoken, |
| Kurukkae meeri pesaathu | She will not talk back or interrupt! |
| Kodi pechchu pesinaalum | Even if millions of words are spoken, |
| Kurukkae meeri pesaathu | She will not talk back or interrupt! |
| Female | |
| Ahha haa…aa…aa… | Ahha haa... aa... aa... |
| Female | |
| Unmaiyaana dheivam neeyae | You are the true god! |
| En manam pol seithaayae | You crafted this according to my heart's desire! |
| Thanyanaanaen punyavaanae | I have become blessed, oh noble one! |
| Unnai endrum maravaenae | I will never forget you! |
| Female | |
| Brammaavae yae brammaavae | Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma! |
| Male | |
| Yaei idho paaru | Hey, look over here! |
| Unnaiththaan naanthaan | I am calling you, |
| Un purushanthaan adae pesalaiyae | I am your husband, hey, why aren't you speaking? |
| Female | |
| Oru vaarththaiyum pesalaiyae | Not a single word is being spoken! |
| Oomai pennai eendraayaa..aa…aa… | Did you give birth to a mute girl? Ah... aa... |
| Oru vaarththaiyum pesalaiyae | Not a single word is being spoken! |
| Oomai pennai eendraayaa | Did you give birth to a mute girl? |
| Arulvaai aval vaai thirakka | Bless her to open her mouth and speak, |
| Adiyaaridam parikaasamaa | Are you making fun of your devotee? |
| Female | |
| Brammaavae yae brammaavae | Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma! |
| Female | |
| Naangu therinthu moodiyathaal | Because I deliberately closed her mouth, |
| Naavai thirakka sollaathae | Do not ask me to open her tongue! |
| Naakku thudiththa pengalodu | With women whose tongues chatter uncontrollably, |
| Naranum vaazha mudiyaathu | No mortal man can ever live peacefully! |
| Naakku thudiththa pengalodu | With women whose tongues chatter uncontrollably, |
| Naranum vaazha mudiyaathu | No mortal man can ever live peacefully! |
| Female | |
| Vaazhvillaennaa unakkenna | If there is no life together, what is it to you? |
| Vaayai thiranthu pomaiyaa | Sir, please open her mouth and go! |
| Aanaal idhu un karmam anupavisaa anumanthaa | But this is your karma, suffer through it, Hanuman! |
| Anumanthaa yaei anumanthaa | Hanuman, hey Hanuman! |
| Female | |
| Ooh oohho oo…oo….ooo…. | Ooh oohho oo... oo.... ooo.... |
| Male :Kadhali en kadhali innum kiraakkiyo | My lover, oh my lover, is she still so demanding? |
| Kadhali en kadhali innum kiraakkiyo | My lover, oh my lover, is she still so demanding? |
| Female | |
| Kiraakkiyo maluvo vaayai moodikittu | Is she demanding or cheap? Keep your mouth shut, |
| Vaangiyae varanum | And go buy and bring back what she asks! |
| Vayal silk scent powder | Vial of silk scent powder, |
| Beach-kku poga pyuku car | A Buick car to ride to the beach, |
| Gold watch mugamal slipper | A gold watch and velvet slippers, |
| Konji kulaavida kutty naai | A little puppy to pamper and cuddle! |
| Male : Ammaadi…aa… | Oh dear... aa... |
| Female | |
| Haan gold watch mugamal slipper | Yes, a gold watch and velvet slippers, |
| Konji kulaavida kutty naai | A little puppy to pamper and cuddle! |
| Vaayai moodikkittu vendiyathellaam | Shutting your mouth, everything she wants, |
| Vaangiyae varanum vazhiyillaennaa too too | You must buy and bring, otherwise you are ruined! |
| Male | |
| Kaali pola vaayaadiyai | A loud-mouthed woman like Goddess Kali, |
| Kazhuththil kattinathaenaiyyaa | Why did you tie the knot around her neck, sir? |
| Kaali pola vaayaadiyai | A loud-mouthed woman like Goddess Kali, |
| Kazhuththil kattinathaenaiyyaa | Why did you tie the knot around her neck, sir? |
| Paazhum koochchal thaangalaiyae | I cannot bear this terrible screeching, |
| Paavi vaayai moodumaiyyaa | Please make this sinner close her mouth, sir! |
| Female | |
| Brammaavae yae brammaavae | Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma! |
| Female | |
| En vaaithanai mooda solla | To tell me to shut my mouth, |
| Evan vanthaalum mudiyaathu | No matter who comes, it is impossible! |
| En vaaithanai mooda solla | To tell me to shut my mouth, |
| Evan vanthaalum mudiyaathu | No matter who comes, it is impossible! |
| Mann meethinil bramman seiyyum | What glory Brahma creates on this earth, |
| Magimai enna paarppomae | Let us wait and see! |
| Female | |
| Aamaammaa adhuvum sarithaammaa | Yes, yes, that too is correct, dear lady, |
| Ennaalini mudiyaathathu | What is impossible even today, |
| Pengal vaayai mooduvathu…aa…aa… | Is shutting a woman's mouth... aa... aa... |
| Ennaalini mudiyaathathu | What is impossible even today, |
| Pengal vaayai mooduvathu | Is shutting a woman's mouth! |
| Unnodini vaatham yaeno | Why argue with you any longer? |
| Uththaravu venumammaa… | I need your permission to take leave, madam... |
| Female | |
| Idhuthaanaa un moolai | Is this really your brain? |
| Ippadi nee ezhuthalaamaa | Could you write my fate like this? |
| Idhuthaanaa un moolai | Is this really your brain? |
| Ippadi nee ezhuthalaamaa | Could you write my fate like this? |
| Female | |
| Brammaavae yae brammaavae | Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma! |
| Brammaavae yae brammaavae | Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma! |
பிரம்மாவே ஏ பிரம்மாவே
பிரம்மாவே ஏ பிரம்மாவே
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
மாநிலத்தை மயக்க வல்ல
ரம்பை போல பொம்பள
மாநிலத்தை மயக்க வல்ல
ரம்பை போல பொம்பள
மாலை சூட்டி வைக்காவிடில்
இனியும் வாழ முடியாது...
A woman who can mesmerize the whole world,
Like the celestial beauty Rambha,
A woman who can mesmerize the whole world,
Like the celestial beauty Rambha,
If you do not garland and unite us in marriage,
I cannot live anymore!
பிரம்மாவே ஏ பிரம்மாவே
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
ஜாடிக்கேற்ற மூடி போலே
தேடி எடுத்த ஜோடிதான்
கோடி பேச்சு பேசினாலும்
குறுக்கே மீறி பேசாது
கோடி பேச்சு பேசினாலும்
குறுக்கே மீறி பேசாது
Like a lid perfect for its jar,
A matched pair carefully selected,
Even if millions of words are spoken,
She will not talk back or interrupt!
Even if millions of words are spoken,
She will not talk back or interrupt!
அஹ்ஹ ஹா...ஆ...ஆ...
Ahha haa... aa... aa...
உண்மையான தெய்வம் நீயே
என் மனம் போல் செய்தாயே
தன்யனானேன் புண்யவானே
உன்னை என்றும் மறவேனே
You are the true god!
You crafted this according to my heart's desire!
I have become blessed, oh noble one!
I will never forget you!
பிரம்மாவே ஏ பிரம்மாவே
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
ஏய் இதோ பாரு
உன்னைத்தான் நான்தான்
உன் புருஷந்தான் அடே பேசலையே
Hey, look over here!
I am calling you,
I am your husband, hey, why aren't you speaking?
ஒரு வார்த்தையும் பேசலையே
ஊமைப் பெண்ணை ஈன்றாயா....ஆ...ஆ...
ஒரு வார்த்தையும் பேசலையே
ஊமைப் பெண்ணை ஈன்றாயா
அருள்வாய் அவள் வாய் திறக்க
அடியாரிடம் பரிகாசமா
Not a single word is being spoken!
Did you give birth to a mute girl? Ah... aa...
Not a single word is being spoken!
Did you give birth to a mute girl?
Bless her to open her mouth and speak,
Are you making fun of your devotee?
பிரம்மாவே ஏ பிரம்மாவே
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
நன்கு தெரிந்து மூடியதால்
நாவை திறக்கச் சொல்லாதே
நாக்கு துடித்த பெண்களோடு
நரனும் வாழ முடியாது....
நாக்கு துடித்த பெண்களோடு
நரனும் வாழ முடியாது....
Because I deliberately closed her mouth,
Do not ask me to open her tongue!
With women whose tongues chatter uncontrollably,
No mortal man can ever live peacefully!
With women whose tongues chatter uncontrollably,
No mortal man can ever live peacefully!
வாழ்வில்லேன்னா உனக்கென்ன
வாயைத் திறந்து போமையா
ஆனால் இது உன் கர்மம் அனுபவிடா அனுமந்தா
அனுமந்தா ஏய் அனுமந்தா......
If there is no life together, what is it to you?
Sir, please open her mouth and go!
But this is your karma, suffer through it, Hanuman!
Hanuman, hey Hanuman!
ஒஹ் ஓஹ்ஹோ ஓ...ஓ..ஓஒ....
காதலி என் காதலி இன்னும் கிராக்கியோ
காதலி என் காதலி இன்னும் கிராக்கியோ
Ooh oohho oo... oo.... ooo....
My lover, oh my lover, is she still so demanding?
My lover, oh my lover, is she still so demanding?
கிராக்கியோ மலுவோ வாயை மூடிகிட்டு
வாங்கியே வரணும்
வாயல் சில்க் செண்டு பவுடர்
பீச்சுக்கு போக ப்யூகு காரு
கோல்ட் வாட்ச் முகமல் சிலிப்பர்
கொஞ்சி குலாவிட குட்டி நாய்
அம்மாடி...ஆ...
Is she demanding or cheap? Keep your mouth shut,
And go buy and bring back what she asks!
Vial of silk scent powder,
A Buick car to ride to the beach,
A gold watch and velvet slippers,
A little puppy to pamper and cuddle!
Oh dear... aa...
ஹான் கோல்ட் வாட்ச் முகமல் சிலிப்பர்
கொஞ்சி குலாவிட குட்டி நாய்
வாயை மூடிகிட்டு வேண்டியதெல்லாம்
வாங்கியே வரணும் வழியில்லேன்னா டூ டூ
Yes, a gold watch and velvet slippers,
A little puppy to pamper and cuddle!
Shutting your mouth, everything she wants,
You must buy and bring, otherwise you are ruined!
காளி போல வாயாடியை
கழுத்தில் கட்டினதேனைய்யா
காளி போல வாயாடியை
கழுத்தில் கட்டினதேனைய்யா
பாழும் கூச்சல் தாங்கலையே
பாவி வாயை மூடுமைய்யா
A loud-mouthed woman like Goddess Kali,
Why did you tie the knot around her neck, sir?
A loud-mouthed woman like Goddess Kali,
Why did you tie the knot around her neck, sir?
I cannot bear this terrible screeching,
Please make this sinner close her mouth, sir!
பிரம்மாவே ஏ பிரம்மாவே
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
என் வாய்தனை மூடச் சொல்ல
எவன் வந்தாலும் முடியாது
என் வாய்தனை மூடச் சொல்ல
எவன் வந்தாலும் முடியாது
மண் மீதினில் பிரம்மன் செய்யும்
மகிமை என்ன பார்ப்போமே
To tell me to shut my mouth,
No matter who comes, it is impossible!
To tell me to shut my mouth,
No matter who comes, it is impossible!
What glory Brahma creates on this earth,
Let us wait and see!
ஆமாம்மா அதுவும் சரிதாம்மா
என்னாலினி முடியாதது
பெண்கள் வாயை மூடுவது...ஆ....ஆ....
என்னாலினி முடியாதது
பெண்கள் வாயை மூடுவது
உன்னோடினி வாதம் ஏனோ
உத்தரவு வேணுமம்மா.....
Yes, yes, that too is correct, dear lady,
What is impossible even today,
Is shutting a woman's mouth... aa... aa...
What is impossible even today,
Is shutting a woman's mouth!
Why argue with you any longer?
I need your permission to take leave, madam...
இதுதானா உன் மூளை
இப்படி நீ எழுதலாமா
இதுதானா உன் மூளை
இப்படி நீ எழுதலாமா
Is this really your brain?
Could you write my fate like this?
Is this really your brain?
Could you write my fate like this?
பிரம்மாவே ஏ பிரம்மாவே
பிரம்மாவே ஏ பிரம்மாவே....
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Brammaavae yae brammaavae
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Brammaavae yae brammaavae
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Maanilaththai mayakka valla
A woman who can mesmerize the whole world,
Rambai pola pombala
Like the celestial beauty Rambha,
Maanilaththai mayakka valla
A woman who can mesmerize the whole world,
Rambai pola pombala
Like the celestial beauty Rambha,
Maalai sootti vaikkaavidil
If you do not garland and unite us in marriage,
Iniyum vaazha mudiyaathu
I cannot live anymore!
Brammaavae yae brammaavae
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Jaadikkettra moodi polae
Like a lid perfect for its jar,
Thaedi eduththa jodithaan
A matched pair carefully selected,
Kodi pechchu pesinaalum
Even if millions of words are spoken,
Kurukkae meeri pesaathu
She will not talk back or interrupt!
Kodi pechchu pesinaalum
Even if millions of words are spoken,
Kurukkae meeri pesaathu
She will not talk back or interrupt!
Ahha haa…aa…aa…
Ahha haa... aa... aa...
Unmaiyaana dheivam neeyae
You are the true god!
En manam pol seithaayae
You crafted this according to my heart's desire!
Thanyanaanaen punyavaanae
I have become blessed, oh noble one!
Unnai endrum maravaenae
I will never forget you!
Brammaavae yae brammaavae
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Yaei idho paaru
Hey, look over here!
Unnaiththaan naanthaan
I am calling you,
Un purushanthaan adae pesalaiyae
I am your husband, hey, why aren't you speaking?
Oru vaarththaiyum pesalaiyae
Not a single word is being spoken!
Oomai pennai eendraayaa..aa…aa…
Did you give birth to a mute girl? Ah... aa...
Oru vaarththaiyum pesalaiyae
Not a single word is being spoken!
Oomai pennai eendraayaa
Did you give birth to a mute girl?
Arulvaai aval vaai thirakka
Bless her to open her mouth and speak,
Adiyaaridam parikaasamaa
Are you making fun of your devotee?
Brammaavae yae brammaavae
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Naangu therinthu moodiyathaal
Because I deliberately closed her mouth,
Naavai thirakka sollaathae
Do not ask me to open her tongue!
Naakku thudiththa pengalodu
With women whose tongues chatter uncontrollably,
Naranum vaazha mudiyaathu
No mortal man can ever live peacefully!
Naakku thudiththa pengalodu
With women whose tongues chatter uncontrollably,
Naranum vaazha mudiyaathu
No mortal man can ever live peacefully!
Vaazhvillaennaa unakkenna
If there is no life together, what is it to you?
Vaayai thiranthu pomaiyaa
Sir, please open her mouth and go!
Aanaal idhu un karmam anupavisaa anumanthaa
But this is your karma, suffer through it, Hanuman!
Anumanthaa yaei anumanthaa
Hanuman, hey Hanuman!
Ooh oohho oo…oo….ooo….
Ooh oohho oo... oo.... ooo....
Male :Kadhali en kadhali innum kiraakkiyo
My lover, oh my lover, is she still so demanding?
Kadhali en kadhali innum kiraakkiyo
My lover, oh my lover, is she still so demanding?
Kiraakkiyo maluvo vaayai moodikittu
Is she demanding or cheap? Keep your mouth shut,
Vaangiyae varanum
And go buy and bring back what she asks!
Vayal silk scent powder
Vial of silk scent powder,
Beach-kku poga pyuku car
A Buick car to ride to the beach,
Gold watch mugamal slipper
A gold watch and velvet slippers,
Konji kulaavida kutty naai
A little puppy to pamper and cuddle!
Male : Ammaadi…aa…
Oh dear... aa...
Haan gold watch mugamal slipper
Yes, a gold watch and velvet slippers,
Konji kulaavida kutty naai
A little puppy to pamper and cuddle!
Vaayai moodikkittu vendiyathellaam
Shutting your mouth, everything she wants,
Vaangiyae varanum vazhiyillaennaa too too
You must buy and bring, otherwise you are ruined!
Kaali pola vaayaadiyai
A loud-mouthed woman like Goddess Kali,
Kazhuththil kattinathaenaiyyaa
Why did you tie the knot around her neck, sir?
Kaali pola vaayaadiyai
A loud-mouthed woman like Goddess Kali,
Kazhuththil kattinathaenaiyyaa
Why did you tie the knot around her neck, sir?
Paazhum koochchal thaangalaiyae
I cannot bear this terrible screeching,
Paavi vaayai moodumaiyyaa
Please make this sinner close her mouth, sir!
Brammaavae yae brammaavae
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
En vaaithanai mooda solla
To tell me to shut my mouth,
Evan vanthaalum mudiyaathu
No matter who comes, it is impossible!
En vaaithanai mooda solla
To tell me to shut my mouth,
Evan vanthaalum mudiyaathu
No matter who comes, it is impossible!
Mann meethinil bramman seiyyum
What glory Brahma creates on this earth,
Magimai enna paarppomae
Let us wait and see!
Aamaammaa adhuvum sarithaammaa
Yes, yes, that too is correct, dear lady,
Ennaalini mudiyaathathu
What is impossible even today,
Pengal vaayai mooduvathu…aa…aa…
Is shutting a woman's mouth... aa... aa...
Ennaalini mudiyaathathu
What is impossible even today,
Pengal vaayai mooduvathu
Is shutting a woman's mouth!
Unnodini vaatham yaeno
Why argue with you any longer?
Uththaravu venumammaa…
I need your permission to take leave, madam...
Idhuthaanaa un moolai
Is this really your brain?
Ippadi nee ezhuthalaamaa
Could you write my fate like this?
Idhuthaanaa un moolai
Is this really your brain?
Ippadi nee ezhuthalaamaa
Could you write my fate like this?
Brammaavae yae brammaavae
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Brammaavae yae brammaavae
Oh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This humorous comedic track from 'Kalyanam Panni Paar' (1952) revolves around arguments with Lord Brahma regarding marital fates and gender dynamics. A husband initially praises Brahma for granting him a quiet, submissive wife who does not talk back, comparing her to a lid fitting a jar. However, the situation quickly turns comical when he realizes she might actually be mute and begs Brahma to give her a voice. Brahma warns him that a talking woman brings endless demands and misery to a husband, listing expensive modern luxuries like Buick cars, gold watches, and velvet slippers that demanding wives force their husbands to buy. The song ends on a satirical note, highlighting the eternal battle of wits between husbands, wives, and destiny.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai)
“Jaadikkettra moodi polae”
Compares a perfect spouse to a lid fitting its jar ('Jaadikkettra moodi polae') and a beautiful woman to Rambha ('Rambha pola pombala').
Metaphor & Hyperbole (Adukkuthodar / Uvamanai)
“Kaali pola vaayaadiyai”
Compares a sharp-tongued, screeching woman to Goddess Kali ('Kaali pola vaayaadiyai').
Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai & Ethirai)
“Naangu therinthu moodiyathaal / Naavai thirakka sollaathae”
Initial consonant rhyme matching 'Naangu', 'Naavai', and 'Naakku'.
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Trivia
'Kalyanam Panni Paar' (1952), directed by L. V. Prasad, was a famous bilingual comedy starring Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. The music composed by Ghantasala with lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass became popular for its satirical take on contemporary urban lifestyles, mentioning western imports like Buick cars, silk powder, and gold watches.
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