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Giya Giya Massage

From Maadi Veettu Mappillai · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
T. Chalapathi Rao
Details
Maadi Veettu Mappillai1967

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hey jiyaa massaajey….Hey, my heart massage!
Jiya jiya massaajey massaajey massaajeyJiya jiya massage, massage, massage!
Jiya jiya massaajey massaajey massaajeyJiya jiya massage, massage, massage!
Male
Kaalgal sivakalaiyoAre your feet not turning red?
Kallum mullum varuthalaiyaaDo the stones and thorns not hurt you?
Kaalgal sivakalaiyoAre your feet not turning red?
Kallum mullum varuthalaiyaaDo the stones and thorns not hurt you?
Kaiyodu naanum vanthaalIf I come along with you hand in hand,
Kaal amukka sugamilaiyoWouldn't it feel wonderful if I massaged your feet?
Jiya jiya massaajey massaajey massaajeyJiya jiya massage, massage, massage!
Jiya jiya massaajey massaajey massaajeyJiya jiya massage, massage, massage!
Hey jiya jiya massaajey….Hey jiya jiya massage!
Male
Kothikuthadi moochu kularuthadi pechuMy breath is boiling, my words are slurring!
Kooda ennai serthu kondaalIf you take me along with you,
Kottai kaavalaaatchuI will become the protector of your fort!
Thavazhum munthaani thazhuva vantheneI came to embrace the edge of your fluttering saree!
Sarasam seithaalenna vaadi enthan maaneWhat is wrong with flirting a bit, come on, my deer!
Jiya jiya massaajey massaajey massaajeyJiya jiya massage, massage, massage!
Jiya jiya massaajey massaajey massaajeyJiya jiya massage, massage, massage!
Hey jiya jiya massaajey….Hey jiya jiya massage!
Male
Kanavan seitha paavamThe mistake committed by your husband,
Kaalai enthan laabamHas turned into a gain for my feet!
Kanavan seitha paavamThe mistake committed by your husband,
Kaalai enthan laabamHas turned into a gain for my feet!
Kani parikka kai irunthumEven though you have hands to pluck the fruit,
Innum ennadi kobamWhy are you still angry with me, my girl?
Puthiyavan nesam pudhiya vilaasamA new man's affection and a new charm,
Puriyum ange vanthaalYou will understand once you come over there,
Podum intha veshamDrop this act and disguise now!
Jiya jiya massaajey massaajey massaajeyJiya jiya massage, massage, massage!
Jiya jiya massaajey massaajey massaajeyJiya jiya massage, massage, massage!
Hey jiya jiya massaajey….Hey jiya jiya massage!
Male
Thozhilil ennai poleIn my profession, who else,
Thuninthavan yaar meleIs as daring as I am?
Pattakathi pakkiriyinnaIf someone speaks of a scimitar-wielding fakir,
Bayanthu pogum aaleAm I the type to get frightened?
Unakku vanthene kannakai vitteneI came for you, leaving Kannagi behind!
Unakku saanthi solla odi vanthen naaneI ran here to offer peace and comfort to you!
Pattakathi pakkiriyinnaIf someone speaks of a scimitar-wielding fakir...
Jiya jiya massaajey massaajey massaajeyJiya jiya massage, massage, massage!
Pattakathi pakkiriyinnaIf someone speaks of a scimitar-wielding fakir...
Jiya jiya massaajey massaajey massaajeyJiya jiya massage, massage, massage!
Male
Kaalgal sivakalaiyoAre your feet not turning red?
Kallum mullum varuthalaiyaaDo the stones and thorns not hurt you?
Kaalgal sivakalaiyoAre your feet not turning red?
Kallum mullum varuthalaiyaaDo the stones and thorns not hurt you?
Kaiyodu naanum vanthaalIf I come along with you hand in hand,
Kaal amukka sugamilaiyoWouldn't it feel wonderful if I massaged your feet?
Jiya jiya massaajey massaajey massaajeyJiya jiya massage, massage, massage!
Jiya jiya massaajey massaajey massaajeyJiya jiya massage, massage, massage!
Hey jiya jiya massaajey….Hey jiya jiya massage!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and rhythmic track from 'Maadi Veettu Mappillai' (1967) captures a lighthearted, romantic, and comical encounter. The male protagonist teases a woman walking along a rough and thorny path. Noticing her discomfort, he flirtatiously offers to massage her delicate feet and accompany her, promising protection and sweet companionship while urging her to drop her anger.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kanavan seitha paavam / Kaalai enthan laabam

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across consecutive lines.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Kaalgal sivakalaiyo / Kallum mullum varuthalaiyaa

Repetition of the second consonant sound 'l' (ல்) in consecutive lines.

Metaphor

Sarasam seithaalenna vaadi enthan maane

The woman is affectionately addressed as 'maane' (deer), comparing her grace to that of a deer.

Rhetorical Question

Kaalgal sivakalaiyo / Kallum mullum varuthalaiyaa

The singer poses questions about her feet hurting, used as a playful flirtatious conversational hook.

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Trivia

'Maadi Veettu Mappillai' (1967) is a Tamil comedy film starring Ravichandran and Jayalalithaa, directed by S. K. A. Chari. The musical score was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao, with lyrics written by Kannadasan. Sung energetically by T. M. Soundararajan, 'Jiya Jiya Massaajey' stands out for its catchy gibberish refrains and theatrical delivery suited for comedic onscreen romance.

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