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Jadhagam Silarukku

From Kuzhanthaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu · 1960

Lyricist
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Singer
Trichy Loganathan
Music director
T. G. Lingappa
Movie name
Kuzhanthaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu
Movie release year
1960
Lyrics added on
27 Feb 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagam
Adhu sariillaenna paadhagam
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagam
Adhu sariillaenna paadhagam
Vaana vingyanathin leelaigalaalae
Vaana vingyanathin leelaigalaalae
Vaazhvil kiragam maaruvathalae
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagam
Adimaiyai arasan aakkidumaiyya
Ammiyum kaatril parandhidumaiyaa
Adimaiyai arasan aakkidumaiyya
Ammiyum kaatril parandhidumaiyaa
Kozhaiyum vengaiyai kolvaanaiyaa
Kozhaiyum vengaiyai kolvaanaiyaa
Oomaiyum kaaviyum solvaanaiyaa
Oomaiyum kaaviyum solvaanaiyaa
Vaithiyan paithiyam aavaanaiyaa..haa..aa..aa
Vaithiyan paithiyam aavaanaiyaa.
Vathal kuthiraiyum paaindhiumaiyaa
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagam
Adhu sariillaenna paadhagam
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagam
Mannavanodu magizhndhavar andho
Hoo oo oo
Mannavanodu magizhndhavar andho
Thanandhaniyaai thavipaaraiyaa
Paneer kamalum panjanai vaazhvor
Paneer kamalum panjanai vaazhvor
Senner sindhi kalanguvaar aiyya
Vaazhavidamal keduthidum aiyaa
Vaazhavidamal keduthidum aiyaa
Haaa ..aaa
Saagavidamal thaduthidumaiyaa
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagam
Adhu sariillaenna paadhagam
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagam
Adhu sariillaenna paadhagam
A horoscope works in favor of some,
but if it goes wrong, it brings disaster!
A horoscope works in favor of some,
but if it goes wrong, it brings disaster!
Through the mysterious workings of the skies,
through the mysterious workings of the skies,
as the planets shift in one's life,
a horoscope works in favor of some!
It can turn a slave into a king, sir!
Even a heavy grinding stone can fly in the wind, sir!
It can turn a slave into a king, sir!
Even a heavy grinding stone can fly in the wind, sir!
Even a coward will slay a tiger, sir!
Even a coward will slay a tiger, sir!
Even a mute will recite epic poetry, sir!
Even a mute will recite epic poetry, sir!
A doctor can go completely mad... ha... ah... ah
A doctor can go completely mad, sir!
Even a frail, skinny horse will leap and gallop, sir!
A horoscope works in favor of some,
but if it goes wrong, it brings disaster!
A horoscope works in favor of some!
Alas, those who once lived happily with a king,
Hoo oo oo
alas, those who once lived happily with a king,
will suffer and struggle all alone, sir!
Those who lived resting on rosewater-scented soft beds,
those who lived resting on rosewater-scented soft beds,
will shed tears of blood and grieve in agony, sir!
It will ruin your life and not let you live, sir,
it will ruin your life and not let you live, sir,
Ha... ah ah
yet it won't even let you die, sir!
A horoscope works in favor of some,
but if it goes wrong, it brings disaster!
A horoscope works in favor of some,
but if it goes wrong, it brings disaster!
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic philosophical song from 'Kuzhanthaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu' explores the unpredictable nature of fate, astrology, and planetary alignments. It highlights how human fortune fluctuates dramatically—a horoscope can raise a beggar to royalty or make impossible feats occur when favorable, but cause intense misery and downfall when unfavorable.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)

“Jaadhagam silarukku sathagam / Adhu sariillaenna paadhagam”

Matching second consonant 'dha' in 'Jaadhagam' and 'paadhagam' creates rhythmic harmony across lines.

Monaai (Alliteration)

“Paneer kamalum panjanai vaazhvor”

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'P' in 'Paneer', 'panjanai'.

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

“Ammiyum kaatril parandhidumaiyaa”

Exaggerating the power of fate by claiming a heavy grinding stone (ammi) can fly in the wind.

Irony & Paradox

“Vaazhavidamal keduthidum aiyaa ... Saagavidamal thaduthidumaiyaa”

Highlights life's cruel twists where fate prevents living peacefully while simultaneously preventing death.

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Trivia

'Kuzhanthaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu' (1960) was a pioneering Tamil fantasy/children's movie produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. T. G. Lingappa's score and Trichy Loganathan's expressive vocals gave this song a timeless philosophical appeal.

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