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Kozhiyum Kozhiyum

From Anbu Thangai · 1974

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Anbu Thangai
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
6 Apr 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kozhiyum kozhiyum pesuthu pesuthu
Seval bayanthu oduthu oduthu
Kozhiyum kozhiyum pesuthu pesuthu
Seval bayanthu oduthu oduthu
Aambila puththi ippadiththaanae
Arivillaamal poguthu
Kokkara kokko kokkara kokko
Kokkara kokkokkokko kokkarak kokko
Muttai iduvathu kozhu
Antha muttaiyil iruppathum kozhi
Muttai iduvathu kozhu
Antha muttaiyil iruppathum kozhi
Pettaiyum pettaiyum onnaa seranthaa
Muttai yaedhadi thozhi
Female :……………
Pettaiyum pettaiyum onnaa seranthaa
Muttai yaedhadi thozhi
Paravaigalukkul sontham
Adhu bhagavaan koduththa pantham
Paravaigalukkul sontham
Adhu bhagavaan koduththa pantham
Manitharkalukku mattum
Adhilae manasum arivum mantham
Kokkara kokko kokkara kokko
Kokkara kokko kokkara kokko
Kadhalum pasiyum adhigam
Adhai kaattu vilagum ariyum
Kadhalum pasiyum adhigam
Adhai kaattu vilagum ariyum
Aararivulla manitharkku mattum
Santhegamthaan theriyum
Female :…………………
Aararivulla manitharkku mattum
Santhegamthaan theriyum
Unmai theriyum enakku
Un unmai theriyum enakku
Unmai theriyum enakku
Un unmai theriyum enakku
Orunaal solvaen arivaai neeyum
Unnai pattriya kanakku vazhakku
Kokkara kokko kokkara kokko
Kokkara kokkokkokko kokkarak kokko
Kozhiyum kozhiyum pesuthu pesuthu
Seval bayanthu oduthu oduthu
Kozhiyum kozhiyum pesuthu pesuthu
Seval bayanthu oduthu oduthu
Aambila buththi ippadiththaanae
Arivillaamal poguthu
Kokkara kokko kokkara kokko
Kokkara kokkokkokko kokkarak kokko
Two hens are talking and talking,
The rooster is running away in fear!
Two hens are talking and talking,
The rooster is running away in fear!
Isn't that just how a man's mind works?
It loses all sense and reason!
Cock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo!
Cock-a-doodle-doo-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo!
It is the hen that lays the egg,
And what comes from that egg is also a chicken.
It is the hen that lays the egg,
And what comes from that egg is also a chicken.
If two hens just get together,
Where will an egg come from, my friend?
...
If two hens just get together,
Where will an egg come from, my friend?
The bond among the birds,
That is a relationship gifted by God.
The bond among the birds,
That is a relationship gifted by God.
Yet only in human beings,
Do the heart and mind become dull and foolish.
Cock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo!
Cock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo!
Love and hunger are powerful urges,
Even wild beasts understand them.
Love and hunger are powerful urges,
Even wild beasts understand them.
Yet humans, with their six senses,
Know only how to doubt!
...
Yet humans, with their six senses,
Know only how to doubt!
I know the truth,
I know the truth about you!
I know the truth,
I know the truth about you!
One day I will speak, and you will learn
The full settlement of your score!
Cock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo!
Cock-a-doodle-doo-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo!
Two hens are talking and talking,
The rooster is running away in fear!
Two hens are talking and talking,
The rooster is running away in fear!
Isn't that just how a man's mind works?
It loses all sense and reason!
Cock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo!
Cock-a-doodle-doo-doo, cock-a-doodle-doo!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful and satirical song from Anbu Thangai (1974) uses bird and animal allegories to critique human nature and foolish male ego. Sung by P. Susheela and penned by Kannadasan, the track contrasts the pure, instinctual harmony of animals with human beings who, despite boasting six senses, end up consumed by suspicion and foolishness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia

Kokkara kokko kokkara kokko

The song uses 'Kokkara kokko' to imitate the natural crowing sound of chickens, adding a humorous folk flavor.

Repetition (Anaphora)

Kozhiyum kozhiyum pesuthu pesuthu

Repeating 'pesuthu pesuthu' and 'oduthu oduthu' emphasizes continuous action and rhythm.

Allegory / Satire

Aararivulla manitharkku mattum Santhegamthaan theriyum

Comparing chicken behaviors and animal instincts to mock human flaws and groundless doubts.

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Trivia

The film Anbu Thangai (1974) stars R. Muthuraman and Jayalalithaa in lead roles. The music was composed by 'Mellisai Mannar' legacy peer K. V. Mahadevan, showcasing his versatile skill in comic and situational tunes.

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