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Lyrics & meaning

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 brammaavaeOh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Brammaavae yae brammaavaeOh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Female
Maanilaththai mayakka vallaA woman who can mesmerize the whole world,
Rambai pola pombalaLike the celestial beauty Rambha,
Maanilaththai mayakka vallaA woman who can mesmerize the whole world,
Rambai pola pombalaLike the celestial beauty Rambha,
Maalai sootti vaikkaavidilIf you do not garland and unite us in marriage,
Iniyum vaazha mudiyaathuI cannot live anymore!
Female
Brammaavae yae brammaavaeOh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Female
Jaadikkettra moodi polaeLike a lid perfect for its jar,
Thaedi eduththa jodithaanA matched pair carefully selected,
Kodi pechchu pesinaalumEven if millions of words are spoken,
Kurukkae meeri pesaathuShe will not talk back or interrupt!
Kodi pechchu pesinaalumEven if millions of words are spoken,
Kurukkae meeri pesaathuShe will not talk back or interrupt!
Female
Ahha haa…aa…aa…Ahha haa... aa... aa...
Female
Unmaiyaana dheivam neeyaeYou are the true god!
En manam pol seithaayaeYou crafted this according to my heart's desire!
Thanyanaanaen punyavaanaeI have become blessed, oh noble one!
Unnai endrum maravaenaeI will never forget you!
Female
Brammaavae yae brammaavaeOh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Male
Yaei idho paaruHey, look over here!
Unnaiththaan naanthaanI am calling you,
Un purushanthaan adae pesalaiyaeI am your husband, hey, why aren't you speaking?
Female
Oru vaarththaiyum pesalaiyaeNot a single word is being spoken!
Oomai pennai eendraayaa..aa…aa…Did you give birth to a mute girl? Ah... aa...
Oru vaarththaiyum pesalaiyaeNot a single word is being spoken!
Oomai pennai eendraayaaDid you give birth to a mute girl?
Arulvaai aval vaai thirakkaBless her to open her mouth and speak,
Adiyaaridam parikaasamaaAre you making fun of your devotee?
Female
Brammaavae yae brammaavaeOh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Female
Naangu therinthu moodiyathaalBecause I deliberately closed her mouth,
Naavai thirakka sollaathaeDo not ask me to open her tongue!
Naakku thudiththa pengaloduWith women whose tongues chatter uncontrollably,
Naranum vaazha mudiyaathuNo mortal man can ever live peacefully!
Naakku thudiththa pengaloduWith women whose tongues chatter uncontrollably,
Naranum vaazha mudiyaathuNo mortal man can ever live peacefully!
Female
Vaazhvillaennaa unakkennaIf there is no life together, what is it to you?
Vaayai thiranthu pomaiyaaSir, please open her mouth and go!
Aanaal idhu un karmam anupavisaa anumanthaaBut this is your karma, suffer through it, Hanuman!
Anumanthaa yaei anumanthaaHanuman, hey Hanuman!
Female
Ooh oohho oo…oo….ooo….Ooh oohho oo... oo.... ooo....
Male :Kadhali en kadhali innum kiraakkiyoMy lover, oh my lover, is she still so demanding?
Kadhali en kadhali innum kiraakkiyoMy lover, oh my lover, is she still so demanding?
Female
Kiraakkiyo maluvo vaayai moodikittuIs she demanding or cheap? Keep your mouth shut,
Vaangiyae varanumAnd go buy and bring back what she asks!
Vayal silk scent powderVial of silk scent powder,
Beach-kku poga pyuku carA Buick car to ride to the beach,
Gold watch mugamal slipperA gold watch and velvet slippers,
Konji kulaavida kutty naaiA little puppy to pamper and cuddle!
Male : Ammaadi…aa…Oh dear... aa...
Female
Haan gold watch mugamal slipperYes, a gold watch and velvet slippers,
Konji kulaavida kutty naaiA little puppy to pamper and cuddle!
Vaayai moodikkittu vendiyathellaamShutting your mouth, everything she wants,
Vaangiyae varanum vazhiyillaennaa too tooYou must buy and bring, otherwise you are ruined!
Male
Kaali pola vaayaadiyaiA loud-mouthed woman like Goddess Kali,
Kazhuththil kattinathaenaiyyaaWhy did you tie the knot around her neck, sir?
Kaali pola vaayaadiyaiA loud-mouthed woman like Goddess Kali,
Kazhuththil kattinathaenaiyyaaWhy did you tie the knot around her neck, sir?
Paazhum koochchal thaangalaiyaeI cannot bear this terrible screeching,
Paavi vaayai moodumaiyyaaPlease make this sinner close her mouth, sir!
Female
Brammaavae yae brammaavaeOh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Female
En vaaithanai mooda sollaTo tell me to shut my mouth,
Evan vanthaalum mudiyaathuNo matter who comes, it is impossible!
En vaaithanai mooda sollaTo tell me to shut my mouth,
Evan vanthaalum mudiyaathuNo matter who comes, it is impossible!
Mann meethinil bramman seiyyumWhat glory Brahma creates on this earth,
Magimai enna paarppomaeLet us wait and see!
Female
Aamaammaa adhuvum sarithaammaaYes, yes, that too is correct, dear lady,
Ennaalini mudiyaathathuWhat is impossible even today,
Pengal vaayai mooduvathu…aa…aa…Is shutting a woman's mouth... aa... aa...
Ennaalini mudiyaathathuWhat is impossible even today,
Pengal vaayai mooduvathuIs shutting a woman's mouth!
Unnodini vaatham yaenoWhy argue with you any longer?
Uththaravu venumammaa…I need your permission to take leave, madam...
Female
Idhuthaanaa un moolaiIs this really your brain?
Ippadi nee ezhuthalaamaaCould you write my fate like this?
Idhuthaanaa un moolaiIs this really your brain?
Ippadi nee ezhuthalaamaaCould you write my fate like this?
Female
Brammaavae yae brammaavaeOh Brahma, Lord Brahma!
Brammaavae yae brammaavaeOh 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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