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Ellorum Thirudargale

From Kaalam Vellum · 1970

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Movie name
Kaalam Vellum
Movie release year
1970
Lyrics added on
16 Feb 2025

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Ellorum thirudargale
Manidhargale
Ellorum thirudargale
Oru pennai paarkkum poludhu
Ellorum kavingargale
En kannai paarthu kadhai ezhudhu
Kai pottu thirudi vidu
Kadhai nandraaga mudithu vidu
Ennai kai pottu thirudi vidu
Kadhai nandraaga mudithu vidu…aa..aa..aa
Innum enna
Ellorum thirudargale
Oru pennai paarkkum poludhu…haa
Ellorum kavingargale
En kannai paarthu kadhai ezhudhu
Thevaikku mele semithu selvam
Ezhai adaiya vendum
Thevaikku mele semithu selvam
Ezhai adaiya vendum
Paavaikku mele semitha paruvam
Pazhagi paarkka vendum
Nee eduppadhil thavarumillai
Ennai anaipapdhil thavarumillai
Nee eduppadhil thavarumillai
Ennai anaipapdhil thavarumillai..haa..aaa..aaa
Innum enna
Ellorum thirudargale
Oru pennai paarkkum poludhu…haa
Ellorum kavingargale
En kannai paarthu kadhai ezhudhu
Haa..aa..aa
Maanikkam vairam maragadham ellam
Angam engum undu
Maanikkam vairam maragadham ellam
Angam engum undu
Maraivaai sonnaal puriyum unakku
Angum ingum undu
Sugam ooridam iruppadhillai
Silar kettaal koduppadhillai
Sugam ooridam iruppadhillai
Silar kettaal koduppadhillai…..haa..aaa..aaa
Innum enna
Ellorum thirudargale
Oru pennai paarkkum poludhu…haa
Ellorum kavingargale
En kannai paarthu kadhai ezhudhu
Everyone is a thief,
oh, human beings!
Everyone is a thief!
When looking at a woman,
everyone becomes a poet!
Look into my eyes and write a story,
reach out your hands and steal me away,
and bring the story to a fine end!
Reach out your hands and steal me away,
and bring the story to a fine end... aah...
What else is there?...
Everyone is a thief!
When looking at a woman... ha!
Everyone becomes a poet!
Look into my eyes and write a story!
Wealth saved beyond what is needed
must reach the poor!
Wealth saved beyond what is needed
must reach the poor!
The youthful passion stored up in this woman
must be experienced and explored!
There is no wrong in you taking it,
there is no wrong in you holding me close!
There is no wrong in you taking it,
there is no wrong in you holding me close... ha... aa...
What else is there?...
Everyone is a thief!
When looking at a woman... ha!
Everyone becomes a poet!
Look into my eyes and write a story!
Ha... aa...
Rubies, diamonds, and emeralds—
are all over my body!
Rubies, diamonds, and emeralds—
are all over my body!
If I speak in hints, you will understand:
they are all right here and there!
Pleasure doesn't stay in just one place,
and some won't give it even if asked!
Pleasure doesn't stay in just one place,
and some won't give it even if asked... ha... aa...
What else is there?...
Everyone is a thief!
When looking at a woman... ha!
Everyone becomes a poet!
Look into my eyes and write a story!
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic track from 'Kaalam Vellum' (1970) playfully explores human nature, romance, and attraction. The protagonist asserts that all humans harbor a bit of a thief inside them, but when confronted with beauty and womanhood, everyone transforms into a poet filled with creative romance and desire.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Maanikkam vairam maragadham ellam / Angam engum undu”

Comparing precious gems (rubies, diamonds, emeralds) to the beauty and charm of a woman's body.

Monai (Alliteration)

“Maanikkam vairam maragadham ellam”

Repetition of the initial sound 'M' across words in the line ('Maanikkam', 'Maragadham').

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Thevaikku mele semithu selvam / Paavaikku mele semitha paruvam”

The second consonant 'va' / 'vai' aligns between 'Thevaikku' and 'Paavaikku'.

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Trivia

'Kaalam Vellum' (1970) features a memorable soundtrack composed by the famous duo Sankar-Ganesh. Lyricist Kannadasan cleverly weaves social philosophy regarding wealth distribution alongside romantic playfulness, showcasing his signature ability to balance deeper thought with lighthearted entertainment.

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