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Kathai Sollamale Murai

From Magudam Katha Mangai · 1957

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Jikki
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Magudam Katha Mangai1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kadhai sollamalae murai thavaramaleWithout telling a story, without straying from propriety,
Saedhi poora thaamariyaamal naan arindhenaeI understood all the news without any delay.
Saedhi poora thaamariyaamal naan arindhenaeI understood all the news without any delay.
Female
Kadhai sollamalae murai thavaramaleWithout telling a story, without straying from propriety,
Saedhi poora thaamariyaamal naan arindhenaeI understood all the news without any delay.
Saedhi poora thaamariyaamal naan arindhenaeI understood all the news without any delay.
Female
Rendu kannodu kann serndha pinnaeOnce eye met with eye,
Rendu kannodu kann serndha pinnaeOnce eye met with eye,
Kandu kondene samarthaalae unnaiI understood you cleverly through my wits.
Kandu kondene samarthaalae unnaiI understood you cleverly through my wits.
Unmaiyai thavaradhu malarkannaeWithout straying from the truth, oh flower-eyed one,
Kumari karuthudanae pesudhae aiyaaThe young girl speaks with deep intellect, sir.
Female
Kadhai sollamalae murai thavaramaleWithout telling a story, without straying from propriety,
Saedhi poora thaamariyaamal naan arindhenaeI understood all the news without any delay.
Saedhi poora thaamariyaamal naan arindhenaeI understood all the news without any delay.
Female
Nenjin ennangal ennendru neraeDirectly perceiving what the heart's thoughts are,
Nenjin ennangal ennendru neraeDirectly perceiving what the heart's thoughts are,
Un marmamdhannai naan sonnaal oo..rajaIf I reveal your secret, oh king...
Un marmamdhannai naan sonnaal enna thaanaeIf I reveal your secret, what will happen?
Unmaiyai thavaradhu malarkannaeWithout straying from the truth, oh flower-eyed one,
Kumari karuthudanae pesudhae aiyaaThe young girl speaks with deep intellect, sir.
Female
Kadhai sollamalae murai thavaramaleWithout telling a story, without straying from propriety,
Saedhi poora thaamariyaamal naan arindhenaeI understood all the news without any delay.
Saedhi poora thaamariyaamal naan arindhenaeI understood all the news without any delay.
Female
Indha ilamangai kannai paar nallaLook well into the eyes of this young woman,
Indha ilamangai kannai paar nallaLook well into the eyes of this young woman,
Undhan ullathil baynthevayillaeThere is no fear residing in your heart.
Undhan ullathil baynthevayillaeThere is no fear residing in your heart.
Unmaiyai thavaradhu malarkannaeWithout straying from the truth, oh flower-eyed one,
Kumari karuthudanae pesudhae aiyaaThe young girl speaks with deep intellect, sir.
Female
Kadhai sollamalae murai thavaramaleWithout telling a story, without straying from propriety,
Saedhi poora thaamariyaamal naan arindhenaeI understood all the news without any delay.
Undhan ullathil baynthevayillaeThere is no fear residing in your heart.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

In this classic song, a sharp and confident young woman addresses a royal figure, asserting that she can read his mind and understand his hidden motives without him needing to utter a single word. Simply through a glance, she deciphered his inner thoughts and secrets with her cleverness and intuition. She playfully teases him about revealing his secret, while reassuring him that he has nothing to fear from her truthful and wise nature.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Rendu kannodu kann serndha pinnae / Kandu kondene samarthaalae unnai

Rhyming of the second letter in words across adjacent lines or phrases, such as 'Rendu' and 'Kandu'.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Unmaiyai thavaradhu malarkannae

'Malarkannae' compares beautiful eyes to soft flowers.

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Saedhi poora thaamariyaamal naan arindhenae

Repetition of lines for musical emphasis and emotional impact.

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Trivia

Featured in the 1957 Tamil film 'Magudam Katha Mangai', this song was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi. Playback singer Jikki delivered the lively vocal performance, capturing the playfulness and sharp intellect of the character.

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