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Lyrics & meaning

Chinnanchiru Vayathu Mudhal

From Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali · 1959

Lyricist
K. D. Santhanam
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, Jikki
Music director
T. R. Pappa
Details
Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali1959

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Chinnanjiru vayadhu mudhalSince early childhood
Serndhu naam palagi vandhomWe have grown up together in close companionship
Female :Aaa…aa.a…Female vocalizing: Aaa…aa.a…
Male :Chinnanjiru vayadhu mudhalMale: Since early childhood
Serndhu naam palagi vandhomWe have grown up together in close companionship
Iniyoru pirivum undooCan there ever be another separation for us?
Inbam pettra thadaiyumundooCan there be any obstacle to our joy?
Female :Aaa…aaa…Female vocalizing: Aaa…aaa…
Male :Chinnanjiru vayadhu mudhalMale: Since early childhood
Serndhu naam palagi vandhomWe have grown up together in close companionship
Female
Chinnanjiru vayadhu mudhalSince early childhood
Serndhu naam palagi vandhomWe have grown up together in close companionship
Iniyoru pirivum undooCan there ever be another separation for us?
Inbam pettra thadaiyumundooCan there be any obstacle to our joy?
Chinnanjiru vayadhu mudhalSince early childhood
Serndhu naam palagi vandhomWe have grown up together in close companionship
Male
Kanni undhan mazhalaiyilae..ae..Oh maiden, in your sweet tender speech...
Kanni undhan mazhalaiyilaeOh maiden, in your sweet tender speech
Karpanaikum vadivu kandenI found a form for my imagination
Kanni undhan mazhalaiyilaeOh maiden, in your sweet tender speech
Karpanaikum vadivu kandenI found a form for my imagination
Female :Kandadhoru vadivamellamFemale: Are not all those forms that were seen
Kaadhalarin udamaiyandroThe rightful possession of the lovers?
Kandadhoru vadivamellamAre not all those forms that were seen
Kaadhalarin udamaiyandroThe rightful possession of the lovers?
Male
Chinnanjiru vayadhu mudhalSince early childhood
Serndhu naam palagi vandhomWe have grown up together in close companionship
Female :Aaa…aa.a…Female vocalizing: Aaa…aa.a…
Male :Iniyoru pirivum undooMale: Can there ever be another separation for us?
Inbam pettra thadaiyumundooCan there be any obstacle to our joy?
Female
Kaadhal ennum ulaginilaeIn this world called love
Pesum mozhi pudhumaiyandroIs not the spoken language novel and unique?
Kaadhal ennum ulaginilaeIn this world called love
Pesum mozhi pudhumaiyandroIs not the spoken language novel and unique?
Male :Kanniyarin mazhalai ellaamMale: Is not the sweet babble of maidens
Senthamizhin inimai androThe inherent sweetness of pure classical Tamil?
Kanniyarin mazhalai ellaamIs not the sweet babble of maidens
Senthamizhin inimai androThe inherent sweetness of pure classical Tamil?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet from the film 'Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali' (1959) expresses the deep bond between two childhood sweethearts who have grown up together. They reflect on their lifelong connection and question if anything could ever separate them or hinder their shared happiness. The male lover praises the maiden's gentle voice, equating her speech to giving shape to his imagination, while comparing her sweet words to the elegance and sweetness of pure classical Tamil ('Senthamizh'). The female lover lovingly responds, acknowledging that all beautiful expressions of imagination rightfully belong to those in love, highlighting the unique and novel language of devotion shared between lovers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaichor / Alliteration

Chinnanjiru vayadhu mudhal

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'Ch' in 'Chinnanjiru' across multiple lines, giving a rhythmic melodic flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Kanniyarin mazhalai ellaam Senthamizhin inimai andro

Comparing the speech/babble of maidens directly to the sweetness of pure Tamil ('Kanniyarin mazhalai ellaam Senthamizhin inimai andro').

Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Alangaaram)

Iniyoru pirivum undoo

Using questions like 'Is there any separation?' or 'Is not the language novel?' to emphasize certainty and emotional depth rather than seeking answers.

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Trivia

'Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali' (1959) featured music composed by T. R. Pappa with lyrics by legendary writer K. D. Santhanam. The track stands out as an iconic duet rendered by T. M. Soundararajan and Jikki, reflecting the golden era of classic Tamil cinema music.

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