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Dhairiyathukkoru Santhegam Kelu Kanmani

From Marutha Nattu Veeran · 1961

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
A. L. Raghavan, A. G. Rathnamala
Music director
S. V. Venkatraman
Movie name
Marutha Nattu Veeran
Movie release year
1961
Lyrics added on
18 Mar 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Neenga eppadiyoo ponga
Vegathaiyum adakkikkittu vishayathukku vaanga
Vilakkamaaga badhilai tharaen kettukkittu ponga
Kaadhalendraal enna
Konjam puriyum padi sollu
Konjam puriyum padi sollu
Haiyae…
Haa…aaa…ahaa
Kaadhalendraal enna
Konjam puriyum padi sollu
Konjam puriyum padi sollu
Adhu kangalaalae aanum pennum
Paesi kollum sollu
Adhu kangalaalae aanum pennum
Paesi kollum sollu
Aa…aa..hoo…ooo.oho….
Kalyaanam ennavendru vilakku
Pen kazhuthil mudi podum oru sadangu
Kalyaanam ennavendru vilakku
Pen kazhuthil mudi podum oru sadangu
Oho… appadiyaa… aa… innonnu
Dhairiyathukkoru sandhaegam kelu kanmani
Adhu theerum padi badhilai enakku sollu ammani
Kaadhal seidha pinnae kalyaanam seivadhaa
Illae kalyaanam seidha pinnae kaadhal seivadhaa
Kaadhal seidha pinnae kalyaanam seivadhaa
Illae kalyaanam seidha pinnae kaadhal seivadhaa
Ekkachakkamaana kelvi kettu potteenga
Ippa rendu dhinusum indha naalil nadappadhu thaanga
Ekkachakkamaana kelvi kettu potteenga
Ippa rendu dhinusum indha naalil nadappadhu thaanga
Oho… appadiyaa… aa… konjam iru
Dhairiyathukkoru sandhaegam kelu kanmani
Adhu theerum padi badhilai enakku sollu ammani
Kalyaanam pannuvadhu edhukkaaga
Adhan kaaranathai solla venum kanakkaaga
Unga akkaa vayithil moonu maasamaaga valarudhu
Andha muthu innum ezhaam maadham
Porakka pogudhu
Unga akkaa vayithil moonu maasamaaga valarudhu
Andha muthu innum ezhaam maadham
Porakka pogudhu
Adhu aasaiyaaga maamaavunnu azhaikka pogudhu
Adhu aasaiyaaga maamaavunnu azhaikka pogudhu
Appo vishayam ungalukku puriya pogudhu
Go ahead and do as you please,
calm your excitement and get straight to the point.
I will explain the answer clearly, listen and then go.
What is love?
Tell me so I can understand,
tell me so I can understand.
Hey...
Ha... aaa... aha!
What is love?
Tell me so I can understand,
tell me so I can understand.
It is the language that a man and a woman
speak to each other with their eyes.
It is the language that a man and a woman
speak to each other with their eyes.
Ah... aa... hoo... ooo... oho...
Now explain to me what marriage is.
It is a ritual of tying a knot around a woman's neck.
Now explain to me what marriage is.
It is a ritual of tying a knot around a woman's neck.
Oho... is that so? Ah, here is one more!
Listen to a daring question, my darling,
and give me an answer that clears it, my lady.
Should one marry after falling in love,
or fall in love after getting married?
Should one marry after falling in love,
or fall in love after getting married?
You have asked quite a tricky question!
These days, both kinds are happening.
You have asked quite a tricky question!
These days, both kinds are happening.
Oho... is that so? Ah, wait a moment!
Listen to a daring question, my darling,
and give me an answer that clears it, my lady.
Why do people get married at all?
You must tell me the exact reason.
Inside your sister's womb, growing for three months now,
that little pearl, in seven more months,
is going to be born.
Inside your sister's womb, growing for three months now,
that little pearl, in seven more months,
is going to be born.
It will fondly call you 'Uncle'—
it will fondly call you 'Uncle'—
and only then will you understand what it is all about!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful duet presents a lighthearted exchange between two characters exploring the core concepts of romance, matrimony, and family life. The female character poses simple yet profound questions about the essence of love and marriage, while the male character responds with witty, practical, and poetic definitions—characterizing love as unspoken communication through eyes and marriage as a sacred ritual of union. The dialogue progresses into a charming debate on love marriage versus arranged marriage, ultimately culminating in a warm explanation of marriage's purpose: family continuity and the joy of welcoming new life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Andha muthu innum ezhaam maadham”

The unborn child is affectionately referred to as 'muthu' (pearl), symbolizing preciousness and beauty.

Rhetorical Question

“Kaadhal seidha pinnae kalyaanam seivadhaa / Illae kalyaanam seidha pinnae kaadhal seivadhaa”

A classic dilemma contrasting love marriage and arranged marriage presented in a rhythmic dual question.

Etagai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Ekkachakkamaana kelvi kettu potteenga”

Repetition of second consonant sound 'k' across consecutive lines for poetic rhythm.

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Trivia

Marutha Nattu Veeran (1961) is a Tamil historical fiction film starring M. G. Ramachandran, Jamuna, and P. S. Veerappa. The soundtrack for the movie was composed by the legendary musician K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics written by A. Maruthakasi.

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