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Lyrics & meaning

Kaariyam Muzhuvathum

From Siritha Mugam · 1968

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Siritha Mugam1968

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kaariyam muluvathum vetriComplete success in the endeavor
Aahaa kaadhal kondaal kuttyAh, the young girl has fallen in love
Kaariyam muluvathum vetriComplete success in the endeavor
Aahaa kaadhal kondaal kuttyAh, the young girl has fallen in love
Kalyanam aagattumLet the wedding happen
Kaiyil anaippen kattiI will embrace her tightly in my arms
Kalyanam aagattumLet the wedding happen
Kaiyil anaippen kattiI will embrace her tightly in my arms
Male
Ada jiljil maeni jigina raaniOh, glitter queen with a cool, radiant body
Siritha mugam padu suttiHer smiling face is extremely playful and sharp
Ada jil jil maeni jigina raaniOh, glitter queen with a cool, radiant body
Siritha mugam padu suttiHer smiling face is extremely playful and sharp
Male
Thaadi thaduthaal ennaSo what if a beard gets in the way?
Meesai maraithaal ennaSo what if a mustache hides the face?
Enna sankara sambo saamiWhat if Lord Shankara Sambo himself
Ivan ena ninaithaal ennaWonders who this guy is?
Male
Hara hara sambo sankara ganeshaHara Hara Sambo Shankara Ganesha
Enga appanaeOh, our father!
Thaadi thaduthaal ennaSo what if a beard gets in the way?
Meesai maraithaal ennaSo what if a mustache hides the face?
Enna sankara sambo saamiWhat if Lord Shankara Sambo himself
Ivan ena ninaithaal ennaWonders who this guy is?
Male
Pattu pudavaiyum kattum mael aadaiyumWearing a silk saree and an elegant upper garment
Thottu thaalattinaal sittu thaanaadumaeIf gently coaxed, the little bird will dance on its own
Ada jiljil maeni jigina raaniOh, glitter queen with a cool, radiant body
Siritha mugam padu suttiHer smiling face is extremely playful and sharp
Ada jiljil maeni jigina raaniOh, glitter queen with a cool, radiant body
Siritha mugam padu suttiHer smiling face is extremely playful and sharp
Male
Humming ….[Humming]
Male
Katti ilukka vittaalOnly when tied and pulled along
Pattam parakkadhammaDoes a kite soar in the sky, my dear
Oru kattilum methaiyumWithout a proper bed and mattress
Illavittaal suvaikaadhammaIt won't be enjoyable, my dear
Male
Katti ilukka vittaalOnly when tied and pulled along
Pattam parakkadhammaDoes a kite soar in the sky, my dear
Oru kattilum methaiyumWithout a proper bed and mattress
Illavittaal suvaikaadhammaIt won't be enjoyable, my dear
Male
Manjal nool vaanguvenI will purchase the sacred yellow thread
Konjam pon vanguvenI will buy a little bit of gold
Manjam naan vanguvenI will prepare the marital bed
Nenjil aval thoonguvaalAnd she will sleep peacefully on my chest
Male
Jiljil maeni jigina raaniGlitter queen with a cool, radiant body
Siritha mugam padu suttiHer smiling face is extremely playful and sharp
Jiljil maeni jigina raaniGlitter queen with a cool, radiant body
Siritha mugam padu suttiHer smiling face is extremely playful and sharp
Male
Kaariyam muluvathum vetriComplete success in the endeavor
Aahaa kaadhal kondaal kuttyAh, the young girl has fallen in love
Kalyanam aagattumLet the wedding happen
Kaiyil anaippen kattiI will embrace her tightly in my arms
Male
Ada jiljil maeni jigina raaniOh, glitter queen with a cool, radiant body
Siritha mugam padu suttiHer smiling face is extremely playful and sharp
Ada jil jil maeni jigina raaniOh, glitter queen with a cool, radiant body
Siritha mugam padu suttiHer smiling face is extremely playful and sharp

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic, upbeat track expresses the hero's exuberance over winning the love of his beloved and anticipating their eventual marriage. He joyfully boasts about how everything in his love life is turning into a grand success now that the girl has reciprocated his feelings. He cheekily dismisses any minor obstacles or disguises, invoking divine humor alongside playful romantic banter.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Manjal nool vaanguven / Konjam pon vanguven / Manjam naan vanguven

In lines 38-40 ('Manjal', 'Konjam', 'Manjam'), the second letters ('n') rhyme effectively, giving a rhythmic cadence to the commitment of marriage preparation.

Monae (Initial letter alliteration)

Kalyanam aagattum Kaiyil anaippen katti

In line 6 ('Kalyanam' and 'Kaiyil' / 'Katti'), the repetition of the 'Ka' sound builds melodic flow.

Metaphor / Analogy

Katti ilukka vittaal Pattam parakkadhamma

Comparing the dynamics of romance to flying a kite ('Pattam parakkadhamma'), showing that gentle tension and guidance make love soar higher.

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Trivia

'Siritha Mugam' (1968) features music composed by the composer duo Sankar-Ganesh during the early phase of their career, paired with lyrics by the legendary Kannadasan and energizing vocals by T. M. Soundararajan.

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