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Lyrics & meaning

Dhayai Seiveere Dhayai Seiveere

From Mayabazar · 1957

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
P. Susheela, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan, K. Rani
Music director
Ghantasala
Details
Mayabazar1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Dhaiyai seivere thayai seiveereShow mercy, please show mercy
Thayaala purushare varuveereO merciful man, please come
Dhaiyai seivere thayai seiveereShow mercy, please show mercy
Thayaala purushare varuveereO merciful man, please come
Thayaala purushare varuveereO merciful man, please come
Yei thayaala purushare varuveereHey, merciful man, please come
Male
Adhiveeratheera edhirkala sooraGreat brave hero, victorious warrior
Arumai manikaal variveerePlease come, precious jewel-like prince
Chorus :Arumai manikaal variveereChorus: Please come, precious jewel-like prince
Male :Adiyargal ini tharuvargalMale: The devotees will now offer gifts
Adhai anbodu thaangal peruveereYou shall receive them with love
Chorus :Ellam umakkae ariveereChorus: You know everything is yours
Inimael neengal peruveereHereafter, you shall receive them
Chorus
…………………….[Instrumental Interlude]
Chorus
Maapillai raja varungaCome, groom king
Unga marumuga tharisanam kidaikaadhunga..aaa..aa..We cannot catch a glimpse of your shy face... ah... ah...
Maapillai raja varungaCome, groom king
Unga marumuga tharisanam kidaikaadhungaWe cannot catch a glimpse of your shy face
Maanilamellaam thedi thirinthaalumEven if one searches all across the earth
Aan azhagan iniyaarungaWho else is as handsome a man?
Chorus
Azhagaai iranghi varungaGracefully step down and come
Ellaam umakke parungaLook, everything belongs to you
Ini ellaam umakke parungaFrom now on, look, everything belongs to you
Chorus :…………………….Chorus: [Instrumental Interlude]
Male
Kreedangal kreedangal keerthi mighumCrowns, crowns, full of fame
Kreedangal aahaa aahaa palaappalaCrowns, ah ah, so very many
Male
Magizhndhu thali kunindhu anindhu kondaalIf worn joyfully bowing the head
Maga yosanai thattidunghaGreat ideas will spark
Chorus :Maga yosanai thattidunghaChorus: Great ideas will spark
Male :Sirandhu vilanghi siramadhil azhagaiMale: Shining brilliantly, adding beauty to the head
Thandhidum thagathaga kreedamungaThe glittering crowns are here
Yetru kollunga pottu paarthu kollungaAccept them and try them on
Chorus :Yetru kollunga pottu paarthu kollungaChorus: Accept them and try them on
Chorus
Muthaaram muthaaram asal muthaaramPearl necklace, pearl necklace, genuine pearl necklace
Vithaara pengal muthaaramPearl necklace for elegant women
Muthaaram muthaaram asal muthaaramPearl necklace, pearl necklace, genuine pearl necklace
Vithaara pengal muthaaramPearl necklace for elegant women
Maniyapuraanam buja aabaranamLegendary gems, armlets for the arms
Thaniyaai azhagu tharum aabaranamOrnaments that impart unique beauty
Chorus
Achchadi selai kichadi thavaniPrinted saree, printed half-saree
Achchadi selai kichadi thavaniPrinted saree, printed half-saree
Aanandham tharum adhisiya ragamaeA marvelous tune that bestows joy
Anindhu kolveere amma thunindhu varuveereWear it, ma'am, and come forward boldly
Male
Poikkal kudhiraikkum idhu rombha vattam ahaanThis circle is too big even for dummy-horse dancers, aha
Pommalattam pola nammaiyae aattumIt makes us dance like puppets
Poikkal kudhiraikkum idhu rombha vattam ahaanThis circle is too big even for dummy-horse dancers, aha
Pommalattam pola nammaiyae aattumIt makes us dance like puppets
Pottukitta kaalai vattama ottumThe leg that steps will spin in a circle
Thathiththaa thathiththaa thalaathaikattumSetting rhythm and beat to the dance
Chorus
Vayadho sari jodi o rajaWe are a well-matched pair in age, oh king
Vandhom unai naadi..aa…aa…We came seeking you... ah... ah...
Female :Vannamuga kattazhagi nanaeFemale: I am the beautiful-faced beauty
Vananmalar kannazhagi nanaeI am the flower-like eyes beauty
Vannamuga kattazhagi nanaeI am the beautiful-faced beauty
Vananmalar kannazhagi nanaeI am the flower-like eyes beauty
Chorus :Kannal paarunga kaadhaal kelungaChorus: Look with your eyes, listen with your ears
Inba nilai kanuvom vaa raajaCome, king, let us experience bliss
Inba nilai kanuvom vaa raajaCome, king, let us experience bliss
Chorus
Vayadho sari jodi o rajaWe are a well-matched pair in age, oh king
Vandhom unai naadi..aa…aa…We came seeking you... ah... ah...
Female
Ennai polae ulaginil yedhuWho in this world is like me?
Ennam pola palagidum maadhuA woman who interacts according to your wishes
Ennai polae ulaginil yedhuWho in this world is like me?
Ennam pola palagidum maadhuA woman who interacts according to your wishes
Chorus :Thannaal thayungudhe unnaal mayangudhaeChorus: Hesitating on its own, mesmerized by you
Inba nilai kanuvom vaa raajaCome, king, let us experience bliss
Inba nilai kanuvom vaa raajaCome, king, let us experience bliss
Chorus
Vayadho sari jodi o rajaWe are a well-matched pair in age, oh king
Vandhom unai naadi..aa…aa…We came seeking you... ah... ah...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This lively multi-part musical sequence from Mayabazar (1957) combines courtly praises, theatrical vendor announcements, and playful romantic duets. The lyrics begin with grand praises fit for royalty, celebrating the handsome groom and presenting lavish gifts like gem-studded crowns, pearl necklaces, armlets, and fine printed sarees. The mood transitions into festive dancing and teasing romantic exchanges where performers sing about youth, charm, and beauty.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Dhaiyai seivere / Thayaala purushare

Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, creating rhythmic flow in classic Tamil poetic style.

Moonaigal (Initial Alliteration)

Vannamuga kattazhagi nanae / Vananmalar kannazhagi nanae

Repetition of initial consonant sounds enhancing melodic quality.

Simile (Upamanam)

Pommalattam pola nammaiyae aattum

Compares human vulnerability or lively dance movements to puppets controlled by string performers.

Anaphora / Repetition

Muthaaram muthaaram asal muthaaram

Rhythmic repetition of words for emphasis and vendor-hawking theatrical effect.

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Trivia

Mayabazar (1957), produced by Vijaya Vauhini Studios, was shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu. Music composer Ghantasala created a landmark soundtrack that blended classical Carnatic scales with folk and theatrical traditions, making it one of the most celebrated film scores in Indian cinema.

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