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Lyrics & meaning

Enakke Thaaramadi

From Mathar Kula Manickam · 1956

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
V. N. Sundaram
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Details
Mathar Kula Manickam1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Enakkae tharamadiYou are suitable only for me, girl
Unakkaen veeramadiWhy do you show such bravado, girl?
Unakkaen veeramadiWhy do you show such bravado, girl?
Sugam koduthaalum koduppaaiYou might offer sweet comfort if you wish,
Shock adithaalum adipaai adiOr you might give an electric shock, girl!
Unakkaen veeramadi ..adi..adi..Why do you show such bravado, girl... hey girl... hey girl...
Inba sugam koduthaalum koduppaaiYou might offer joyful pleasure if you wish,
Shock adithaalum adipaai adiOr you might give an electric shock, girl!
Unakkaen veeramadi ..Why do you show such bravado, girl...
Enakkae tharamadi kaatraadiYou are meant only for me, my fan/kite,
Enakkae tharamadi electric kaatraadiYou are meant only for me, my electric fan,
Male
Enakkae tharamadi kaatraadiYou are meant only for me, my fan/kite,
Enakkae tharamadi electric kaatraadiYou are meant only for me, my electric fan.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and humorous song features the protagonist addressing his beloved with affection and lighthearted banter. He compares her unpredictable nature to an electric fan ('electric kaatraadi') that can either blow comforting cool breeze (giving pleasure) or deliver a sudden electric shock (with her temper or defiance). Despite her fiery attitude and bravado, he affectionately claims that she is perfectly matched and meant uniquely for him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (உருவகம்)

Enakkae tharamadi electric kaatraadi

The lover is metaphorically addressed as an 'electric kaatraadi' (electric fan), capturing both her dynamic charm and her capability to produce either soothing breeze or an electric shock.

Contrast / Antithesis (முரண் தொடை)

Inba sugam koduthaalum koduppaai / Shock adithaalum adipaai adi

Contrasting 'Inba sugam' (pleasurable comfort) with 'Shock' (painful/surprising shock) to depict the unpredictable personality of the woman.

Repetition (அடுக்குத் தொடர்)

Unakkaen veeramadi ..adi..adi..

Rhythmic repetition of phrases like 'Unakkaen veeramadi' and 'Enakkae tharamadi' to emphasize the singer's teasing insistence.

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Trivia

Mathar Kula Manickam (1956) was based on Rabindranath Tagore's celebrated novel 'Noukadubi' and was simultaneously shot in Telugu as 'Charana Daasi'. Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass incorporated modern English words like 'electric' and 'shock' into classical Tamil folk rhythms to create a catchy, urban comedy-style song typical of 1950s cinema.

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