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Lyrics & meaning

Mudiyumaa Adhu Mudiyumaa

From Pennin Perumai · 1956

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
P. Susheela
Music directors
B. N. Rao, A. Rama Rao
Details
Pennin Perumai1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Mudiyumaa adhu mudiyumaaIs it possible, is that possible?
Mudiyumaa adhu mudiyumaaIs it possible, is that possible?
Edhai kettalum edhai kettalumWhatever is asked, whatever is asked,
Edhai kettalum ummaal kodukka mudiyumaaWhatever is asked, can you give it?
Mudiyumaa ummaal kodukka mudiyumaaIs it possible, can you give it?
Female
Mudiyaatha vishayam endruThat something is an impossible thing,
Ninaikka koodathuYou should not think.
Ninaikka koodathuYou should not think.
Mudiyaatha vishayam endruThat something is an impossible thing,
Ninaikka koodathuYou should not think.
Adhu mudinthu vittaal vandu polaIf that is accomplished, like a beetle,
Parakka koodathuYou should not fly around.
MudiyumaaIs it possible?
Adhu mudinthu vittaal vandu polaIf that is accomplished, like a beetle,
Parakka koodathuYou should not fly around.
Mudiyumaa adhu mudiyumaaIs it possible, is that possible?
Female
Kurangu pola marathukku maramLike a monkey, from tree to tree,
Thaava koodathuYou should not jump.
Thaava koodathuYou should not jump.
Mana koyilukkul poojai endrumThe worship inside the temple of the heart,
Thavara koodathuShould never be missed.
Thavara koodathuShould never be missed.
Female
Kulla nariyai polaLike a sly fox,
Kulla nariyai pola vesham poda koodathuLike a sly fox, you should not wear a disguise.
Kulla nariyai pola vesham poda koodathuLike a sly fox, you should not wear a disguise.
En ullathilae en ullathilaeIn my heart, in my heart,
Ullathai naan sollaamal therindhuWithout me telling what is in my heart,
Kolla mudiyumaaCan you understand?
Adhu mudiyumaaIs that possible?
Female
Karppu nilai thavaraadhaRemaining steadfast in chastity,
Kanni naanungaI am a maiden, sir.
Karppu nilai thavaraadhaRemaining steadfast in chastity,
Kanni naanungaI am a maiden, sir.
Unga kaadhalukku adimaiyaanaEnslaved by your love,
Pennai paarungaLook at this woman.
Konjam ennai paarungaLook at me a little.
Female
Kanavu pola ennidaamalWithout considering it like a dream,
Kavalai theerungaRelieve my anxiety.
Kavalai theerungaRelieve my anxiety.
Kannum kannum kalanthathinaalBecause eyes met with eyes,
Indha kannum kannum kalanthathinaalBecause these eyes met with eyes,
Ennaanga enna aagumDear, what will happen,
Endru solla mudiyuma…Can you tell?
Female
Aaa…aaa…aaa…Aaa...aaa...aaa...
Mudiyumaa adhu mudiyumaaIs it possible, is that possible?
Edhai kettalumWhatever is asked,
Edhai kettalum ummaal kodukka mudiyumaaWhatever is asked, can you give it?
Mudiyumaa aaa…aaa…aaa…mudiyumaaIs it possible, aaa...aaa...aaa...is it possible?
Kodukka mudiyumaa aa aah aaaCan you give it, aa aah aaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

In this playful yet meaningful song from Pennin Perumai (1956), the heroine teasingly sets expectations for her lover. She questions whether he can fulfill her wishes and warns him against fickleness and pretense. Using vivid animal imagery, she tells him not to fly around like a bee once his wish is granted, not to jump around like a monkey, and not to act cunningly like a sly fox. She emphasizes that true devotion in the temple of the heart should never falter. She presents herself as a virtuous woman deeply in love with him, asking him to intuitively understand her heart's desires without her having to speak them aloud. She urges him to take her love seriously rather than dismissing it as a passing dream, expressing the romantic anticipation that arises when two lovers' eyes meet.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Kurangu pola marathukku maram

Compares fickle behavior to a wandering beetle and jumping monkey, and deceit to a sly fox using 'pola'.

Metaphor (Uruvagakani)

Mana koyilukkul poojai endrum

'Mana koyil' metaphorically frames the heart as a sacred temple where love is worshipped.

Anaphora / Repetition (Emoni)

Mudiyumaa adhu mudiyumaa

Repeated refrain 'Mudiyumaa' and negative imperative 'koodathu' creates a catchy rhythmic cadence.

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Trivia

Pennin Perumai (1956) was a major bilingual drama starring Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, and N. T. Rama Rao, directed by P. Pullaiah. The song features lyrics by legendary songwriter Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, famous for his conversational Tamil verse and witty allegorical animal comparisons.

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