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Lyrics & meaning

Indru Mudhal Selvam Idhu

From Veettukku Oru Pillai · 1971

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vasantha
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Veettukku Oru Pillai1971

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Mm… mm… mm… mm…(Humming)
Mm… mm… mm… mm…(Humming)
Female
Aa… aa… aa… aa…(Vocalizing)
Male
Indru mudhal selvam idhuFrom today, this is my treasure
En azhagu dheivam idhuThis is my beautiful deity
Vaazhvu vandhadhuLife has arrived
Manjalodu kungumamumAlong with turmeric and kumkum
Pinju muga chandhiranum kaana vandhadhuThe moon with a tender face has come to be seen
Female
Laalaalaalaa laa lalaa lalaa(Vocalizing)
Laalaalaalaa laa lalaa lalaa(Vocalizing)
Male
Indru mudhal selvam idhuFrom today, this is my treasure
En azhagu dheivam idhuThis is my beautiful deity
Vaazhvu vandhadhuLife has arrived
Manjalodu kungumamumAlong with turmeric and kumkum
Pinju muga chandhiranum kaana vandhadhuThe moon with a tender face has come to be seen
Male
Eduthaen nenjin pakkamI took you close to my heart
Innumaa kannae vetkamAre you still feeling shy, my darling?
Female
Mhum mhum vetkamMm-mm, shyness
Mhum mhum vetkamMm-mm, shyness
Male
Eduthaen nenjin pakkamI took you close to my heart
Innumaa kannae vetkamAre you still feeling shy, my darling?
Koduthaen kannil muthamI gave a kiss on your eyes
Kondu vaa konjum sorgamBring along a little bit of heaven
Kondu vaa konjum sorgamBring along a little bit of heaven
Female
Yaayaayaayaa yaa yaayaa yaayaa(Vocalizing)
Yaayaayaayaa yaa yaayaa yaayaa(Vocalizing)
Male
Indru mudhal selvam idhuFrom today, this is my treasure
En azhagu dheivam idhuThis is my beautiful deity
Vaazhvu vandhadhuLife has arrived
Manjalodu kungumamumAlong with turmeric and kumkum
Pinju muga chandhiranum kaana vandhadhuThe moon with a tender face has come to be seen
Male
Ponnai thaan dheivam endruThinking that gold alone was God
Bodhai naan konden andruI was intoxicated back then
Ponnai thaan dheivam endruThinking that gold alone was God
Bodhai naan konden andruI was intoxicated back then
Ponnilae bodhai illaiThere is no true intoxication in gold
Unnidam kanden inguI found it here with you
Unnidam kanden inguI found it here with you
Female
Chamchamchamcham cham(Rhythmic vocal sound)
Chamcham chamcham(Rhythmic vocal sound)
Male
Mm… mm…(Humming)
Female
Chamchamchamcham cham(Rhythmic vocal sound)
Chamcham chamcham(Rhythmic vocal sound)
Male
O… oo…(Vocalizing)
Male
Kaigalaal athaan thannaiWith your hands, hold your partner
Kaidhu sei kaadhal pennaeArrest him, my loving girl
Muthu pol ingae mellaLike a pearl, here gently
Chithiram thandhaal ennaWhat if you give me a child like a picture?
Chithiram thandhaal ennaWhat if you give me a child like a picture?
Female
Laalee laalee laa laalee laalee(Lullaby vocalizing)
Laalee laalee laa laalee laalee(Lullaby vocalizing)
Male
Indru mudhal selvam idhuFrom today, this is my treasure
En azhagu dheivam idhuThis is my beautiful deity
Vaazhvu vandhadhuLife has arrived
Manjalodu kungumamumAlong with turmeric and kumkum
Pinju muga chandhiranum kaana vandhadhuThe moon with a tender face has come to be seen

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song expresses the deep joy, warmth, and fulfilment found in marital bliss and family life. The protagonist realizes that material wealth such as gold holds no true intoxication or lasting joy when compared to the love of his spouse and the prospective joy of raising a child.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile / Metaphor)

Pinju muga chandhiranum kaana vandhadhu

Comparing a tender young face to a glowing moon ('chandhiran').

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kaigalaal athaan thannai Kaidhu sei kaadhal pennae

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound in adjacent words for musical rhythm.

Uvamai (Simile)

Muthu pol ingae mella Chithiram thandhaal enna

Comparing a beautiful offspring to a delicate pearl ('muthu pol') and a fine picture ('chithiram').

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Trivia

The song is featured in the 1971 Tamil film 'Veettukku Oru Pillai', starring Jaishankar and Usha Nandini. The lyrics were penned by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan, set to music composed by M. S. Viswanathan.

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