Irukka Idam Koduthal
From Uthami Petra Rathinam · 1959
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- T. Chalapathi Rao
- Details
- Uthami Petra Rathinam1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum | If you give a little space to sit, that is enough. |
| Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum | If you give a little space to sit, that is enough. |
| Padukka panju methai kekkum kaalam | Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on. |
| Padukka panju methai kekkum kaalam | Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on. |
| Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum | If you give a little space to sit, that is enough. |
| Male | |
| Murukku kaatti munumunukkaadhae | Do not show off your pride and grumble around. |
| Muraipadhaal undhan jambam palikkadhae | Your arrogant show-off will not work just by glaring. |
| Murukku kaatti munumunukkaadhae | Do not show off your pride and grumble around. |
| Muraipadhaal undhan jambam palikkadhae | Your arrogant show-off will not work just by glaring. |
| Male | |
| Kedakkuthendrae poruthu ponaa | If one stays patient thinking things are easily available... |
| Kedakkuthendrae poruthu ponaa | If one stays patient thinking things are easily available... |
| Padukka panju methai kekkum kaalam | Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on. |
| Male | |
| Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum | If you give a little space to sit, that is enough. |
| Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum | If you give a little space to sit, that is enough. |
| Male | |
| Daavukeevu kaatti summa yeikiradhai | Showing off fake antics and deceiving people unnecessarily, |
| Adakku dapsa chipsa kapsa pottu pakkirathai | Restrain yourself from cooking up lies, fabrications, and cheap tricks, |
| Dambasaari polae aalai meikkiradhai | Managing and herding people like a spendthrift playboy, |
| Niruthu danguvaaru arundhu pogum jaagirathai | Stop it, beware, or your support strap will snap! |
| Takkar pannadhae makkar pannadhae | Do not pick a fight and do not throw tantrums, |
| Takkar pannadhae makkar pannadhae | Do not pick a fight and do not throw tantrums, |
| Padukka panju methai kekkum kaalam | Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on. |
| Male | |
| Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum | If you give a little space to sit, that is enough. |
| Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum | If you give a little space to sit, that is enough. |
| Padukka panju methai kekkum kaalam | Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on. |
| Padukka panju methai kekkum kaalam | Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on. |
| Male | |
| ……………………. | ... |
இருக்க கொஞ்சம் இடங்கொடுத்தால் போதும்
இருக்க கொஞ்சம் இடங்கொடுத்தால் போதும்
படுக்கப் பஞ்சு மெத்தை கேக்கும் காலம்
படுக்கப் பஞ்சு மெத்தை கேக்கும் காலம்
இருக்க கொஞ்சம் இடங்கொடுத்தால் போதும்
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on.
Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on.
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
முறுக்கு காட்டி முணுமுணுக்காதே
முறைப்பதால் உந்தன் ஜம்பம் பலிக்காதே
முறுக்கு காட்டி முணுமுணுக்காதே
முறைப்பதால் உந்தன் ஜம்பம் பலிக்காதே
Do not show off your pride and grumble around.
Your arrogant show-off will not work just by glaring.
Do not show off your pride and grumble around.
Your arrogant show-off will not work just by glaring.
கெடக்குதென்றே பொறுத்துப் போனா
கெடக்குதென்றே பொறுத்துப் போனா
படுக்கப் பஞ்சு மெத்தை கேக்கும் காலம்
If one stays patient thinking things are easily available...
If one stays patient thinking things are easily available...
Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on.
இருக்க கொஞ்சம் இடங்கொடுத்தால் போதும்
இருக்க கொஞ்சம் இடங்கொடுத்தால் போதும்
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
டாவுகீவு காட்டி சும்மா ஏய்க்கிறதை அடக்கு
டப்ஸா சிப்ஸா கப்ஸா போட்டு பாக்கிறதை
டம்பாச்சாரி போலே ஆளை மேய்க்கிறதை நிறுத்து
டங்குவாரு அருந்து போகும் ஜாக்கிரதை
டக்கர் பண்ணாதே மக்கர் பண்ணாதே
டக்கர் பண்ணாதே மக்கர் பண்ணாதே
படுக்கப் பஞ்சு மெத்தை கேக்கும் காலம்
Showing off fake antics and deceiving people unnecessarily,
Restrain yourself from cooking up lies, fabrications, and cheap tricks,
Managing and herding people like a spendthrift playboy,
Stop it, beware, or your support strap will snap!
Do not pick a fight and do not throw tantrums,
Do not pick a fight and do not throw tantrums,
Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on.
இருக்க கொஞ்சம் இடங்கொடுத்தால் போதும்
இருக்க கொஞ்சம் இடங்கொடுத்தால் போதும்
படுக்கப் பஞ்சு மெத்தை கேக்கும் காலம்
படுக்கப் பஞ்சு மெத்தை கேக்கும் காலம்
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on.
Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on.
.......................
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Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
Padukka panju methai kekkum kaalam
Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on.
Padukka panju methai kekkum kaalam
Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on.
Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
Murukku kaatti munumunukkaadhae
Do not show off your pride and grumble around.
Muraipadhaal undhan jambam palikkadhae
Your arrogant show-off will not work just by glaring.
Murukku kaatti munumunukkaadhae
Do not show off your pride and grumble around.
Muraipadhaal undhan jambam palikkadhae
Your arrogant show-off will not work just by glaring.
Kedakkuthendrae poruthu ponaa
If one stays patient thinking things are easily available...
Kedakkuthendrae poruthu ponaa
If one stays patient thinking things are easily available...
Padukka panju methai kekkum kaalam
Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on.
Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
Daavukeevu kaatti summa yeikiradhai
Showing off fake antics and deceiving people unnecessarily,
Adakku dapsa chipsa kapsa pottu pakkirathai
Restrain yourself from cooking up lies, fabrications, and cheap tricks,
Dambasaari polae aalai meikkiradhai
Managing and herding people like a spendthrift playboy,
Niruthu danguvaaru arundhu pogum jaagirathai
Stop it, beware, or your support strap will snap!
Takkar pannadhae makkar pannadhae
Do not pick a fight and do not throw tantrums,
Takkar pannadhae makkar pannadhae
Do not pick a fight and do not throw tantrums,
Padukka panju methai kekkum kaalam
Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on.
Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal podhum
If you give a little space to sit, that is enough.
Padukka panju methai kekkum kaalam
Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on.
Padukka panju methai kekkum kaalam
Time will eventually demand a soft cotton bed to lie down on.
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Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This humorous yet philosophical song from the 1959 film 'Uthami Petra Rathinam' highlights human greed, opportunism, and entitlement. The central proverb 'Irukka konjam idangkoduthaal, padukka panju methai kekkum' means that if you give someone an inch (a small space to sit), they will eventually demand a mile (a luxurious cotton mattress to sleep on). Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass uses sharp, colloquial Tamil slang to warn against arrogance, deception, and taking advantage of someone's kindness or patience. Set to a catchy melody by T. Chalapathi Rao and energetically rendered by T. M. Soundarajan, the song serves as a satirical commentary on social behavior and human nature.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Murukku kaatti munumunukkaadhae”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Irukka' and 'idangkoduthaal' or 'Murukku' and 'Muraipadhaal'.
Ethirai (Rhyme)
“Takkar pannadhae makkar pannadhae”
Rhyming second letters in consecutive lines, such as 'Murukku' / 'Muraipadhaal' or 'Takkar' / 'Makkar'.
Slang / Local Idiom
“Adakku dapsa chipsa kapsa pottu pakkirathai”
Use of rhyming Madras Tamil slang words like 'dapsa, chipsa, kapsa' and 'danguvaaru' to add humor and local flavor.
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Trivia
The song is famous for popularizing the well-known Tamil proverb 'Irukka idham koduthaal padukka paai kekkum' in a rhythmic musical format. Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass incorporated vibrant Madras slang into the lyrics, making it an enduring hit for T. M. Soundarajan.
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