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Lyrics & meaning

Evan Vandhalum Vida Matten

From Kalyanam Panni Paar · 1952

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
Ghantasala, K. Rani
Music director
Ghantasala
Details
Kalyanam Panni Paar1952

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Evan vanthaalum vidamaattaen savaalNo matter who comes, I won't let it go, I challenge!
Yaar vanthaalum vidamaattaenWhoever comes, I won't let go!
Evan vanthaalum vidamaattaen savaalNo matter who comes, I won't let it go, I challenge!
Yaar vanthaalum vidamaattaenWhoever comes, I won't let go!
Male
Cityammaa nee en pennjaathiCityamma, you are my wife!
Neeyum piranthatahe enakkagaYou were born just for me,
Meesai valarnthathae unakkaagaMy mustache grew just for you,
Palti adichchathae manam seivatharkkagaMy heart did somersaults just to marry you!
Male
Evan vanthaalum vidamaattaen savaalNo matter who comes, I won't let it go, I challenge!
Yaar vanthaalum vidamaattaenWhoever comes, I won't let go!
Yaar vanthaalum vidamaattaenWhoever comes, I won't let go!
Male
Evan vanthaalum vidamaattaen savaalNo matter who comes, I won't let it go, I challenge!
Yaar vanthaalum vidamaattaenWhoever comes, I won't let go!
Yaar vanthaalum vidamaattaenWhoever comes, I won't let go!
Male
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Female
Aiyyo machchaan bayama irukkaeOh my dear, I am so scared!
Amma appa azhaichchi varaangaMy mother and father are bringing someone along.
Aiyyo machchaan bayama irukkaeOh my dear, I am so scared!
Amma appa azhaichchi varaangaMy mother and father are bringing someone along.
Azhagaa maappillai kondu varaangaThey are bringing a handsome groom!
Azhagaa maappillai kondu varaangaThey are bringing a handsome groom!
Aamaanga enna seiveenga paarppomYes indeed, let us see what you will do!
Male
Enna seivaenaa varattum soldrenWhat will I do? Let him come, I will show you!
Kusthiyum pottu kulukki veesuvaenI will wrestle him, shake him up, and toss him away!
Aala suvattrukku anthaandae erivaenI will hurl the guy to the other side of the wall!
Avvalavuthaan beemannavukku kobam varaathuThat is all; this Bhima-like guy doesn't lose his temper easily,
Vanthaalum adhu thirumbi pogaathu..But if he does, it won't settle down easily!
Male
Evan vanthaalum vidamaattaen savaalNo matter who comes, I won't let it go, I challenge!
Yaar vanthaalum vidamaattaenWhoever comes, I won't let go!
Yaar vanthaalum vidamaattaenWhoever comes, I won't let go!
Yaar vanthaalum vidamaattaenWhoever comes, I won't let go!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song 'Evan vanthaalum vidamaattaen' from 'Kalyanam Panni Paar' (1952) is a playful duet capturing a lighthearted exchange between two lovers. The hero boldly declares his undivided love for Cityamma, claiming that she was born for him and he exists solely for her. When she teasingly expresses fear that her parents are bringing a handsome suitor to marry her, the hero responds with comical bravado.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)

Neeyum piranthatahe enakkaga / Meesai valarnthathae unakkaaga

The words 'enakkaga' (for me) and 'unakkaaga' (for you) create a harmonious end rhyme, highlighting their mutual devotion.

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

Aala suvattrukku anthaandae erivaen

The hero exaggeratedly claims he will physically throw his romantic rival over a wall to prove his strength and resolve.

Allusion / Metaphor

Avvalavuthaan beemannavukku kobam varaathu

The hero compares his strength and temperament to 'Beemann' (Bhima, the mighty warrior from Mahabharata).

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Trivia

'Kalyanam Panni Paar' (1952) was a bilingual romantic comedy made simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu (as 'Pelli Chesi Choodu'), directed by L. V. Prasad. Legendary composer Ghantasala not only composed the music for the film but also lent his own voice as the male playback singer for this energetic track alongside K. Rani.

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