- Lyricist
- Karunai Dasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. Vedhachalam
- Movie name
- Konjum Kumari
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Sept 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Mappillaiyae Maappillaiyae Kobama is a playful yet assertive track from the 1963 film Konjum Kumari. The heroine playfully teases her reluctant groom, asking if he is angry or disgusted with her, and warns him that exchanging garlands is not enough to pull a fast one on her. She proudly asserts her strength and intelligence, declaring that she is no fragile flower to be pushed around, but a formidable woman who stands her ground. Throughout the song, she compares his helpless frustration to that of a lion trapped inside a cage while offering herself as the bold queen of the wild who can navigate any trouble. It combines romantic banter with a strong-willed feminine tone characteristic of the film's narrative.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kootukullae singam polae muzhikkiraae”
Compares the hero's frustrated staring to a lion trapped inside a cage.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Unna usiravittu kaadhalicha rojava”
Uses floral imagery 'rojava' (rose) to symbolize herself as a delicate yet passionate lover.
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Valiya vandha alli endru veruthiyaa / Naan valimaiyaana villi enbthai maruppiya”
Matching second consonant sounds ('li') between 'Valiya' and 'Valimaiyaana'.
Refrain / Repetition
“Mappillaiyae maappillaiyae kobama”
The line 'Mappillaiyae maappillaiyae kobama' repeats throughout the song to anchor the playful interrogation motif.
Did you know?
Trivia
Konjum Kumari (1963) is a historic Tamil film as it featured legendary comedy actress Manorama in her very first lead heroine action role alongside T. R. Ramachandran.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Konjum Kumari
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.