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Lyrics & meaning

Muzhanguthu Guitar

From Anjatha Singam · 1987

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Shailaja
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Anjatha Singam1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hae muzhanuthu guitar yaar mayangidaar vaa mamaHey, the guitar plays, who won't be entranced? Come, mama!
Muzhanuthu guitar yaar mayangidaar vaa mamaThe guitar plays, who won't be entranced? Come, mama!
Meettuthu viral mayanguthu kuralFingers pluck, the voice entrances,
Palapalavena jolikkuthu udalThe body glitters shiny and bright!
My name is radha vanthaenae thothaaMy name is Radha, I've come like a parrot!
My name is radha vanthaenae thothaaMy name is Radha, I've come like a parrot!
Male
Haei muzhangattum kithaar irukkattum udhaarHey, let the guitar resound, let bravado be there,
Thullaathae hae hae haeiDon't leap around, hey hey hey!
Muzhangattum kithaar irukkattum udhaar thullaathaeLet the guitar resound, let bravado be there, don't leap around!
Ninaikkirapadi kudhikkira kodiLeaping high as imagined like a banner,
Purinjukka adi pudikkura pudiUnderstand this girl, grab hold of the grip!
Anjaatha singam naanthaandi thangamI am the fearless lion, pure gold dear girl!
Haei anjaatha singam…..naanthaandi thangamHey, I am the fearless lion... pure gold dear girl!
Female
Minniminni jolikkindra vairamThe diamond that glimmers and shines,
Chinna chinna kannirendil olirumGlows within those two small eyes!
Male :HaeMale: Hey!
Female :Pon maeni thaan en maenithaanFemale: My body is made of gold,
Pon maeni thaan en maenithaanMy body is made of gold!
Male
Vetti vetti vairaththai eduppaenI will cut and mine the diamond,
Thatti thatti surangaththai thirappaenI will knock and open the mine!
Ammaadi naan killaadithaanOh my, I am a clever expert!
Ammaadi naan killaadithaanOh my, I am a clever expert!
Female
Idam vittu thadam vittu odhunguStep aside from this place and step off the path!
Male :Iruppathai eduththingu vazhanguMale: Take what is here and offer it up!
Female
Muzhanuthu guitarThe guitar plays,
Yaar mayangidaar vaa mamaWho won't be entranced? Come, mama!
Meettuthu viral mayanguthu kuralFingers pluck, the voice entrances,
Palapalavena jolikkuthu udalThe body glitters shiny and bright!
Palapalavena jolikkuthu udalThe body glitters shiny and bright!
Naanthaanae jodi ha vanthaenae podiI am the matching pair, hey get lost girl!
Male
Pappaap papa pappaap papa papapapapaapa papaPa-pa-pa-pa pa-pa-pa-pa pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa pa-pa
Female :Thuththuruththu thuththuruththu thuththuruththuFemale: Tu-tu-tu-tu tu-tu-tu-tu tu-tu-tu-tu
Female
Antharangam eththanaiyo irukkuThere are so many secrets inside,
Aththanaiyum puththampudhu sarakkuAll of them are brand new treasure!
Singaari naan oiyaari naanI am a stylish beauty, I am an elegant girl,
Singaari naan oiyaari naanI am a stylish beauty, I am an elegant girl!
Female
Ullirukkum sangathigal theriyumThe inner secrets will be revealed,
Onnu onnaa poga poga puriyumOne by one, as time goes on, you will understand!
Ennaagumo yaedhaagumoWhatever happens, happens, who knows what next?
Ennaagumo yaedhaagumoWhatever happens, happens, who knows what next?
Iruttinil irukkindra vishayamThe matters hidden in the dark,
Velichchaththil tharugindra samayamNow is the moment to bring them into the light!
Male
Muzhangattum kithaarLet the guitar resound,
Irukkattum udhaar thullaathaeLet bravado be there, don't leap around!
Ninaikkirapadi kudhikkira kodiLeaping high as imagined like a banner,
Purinjukka adi pudikkura pudiUnderstand this girl, grab hold of the grip!
Anjaatha singam hae naanthaandi thangam hae haeFearless lion, hey, I am pure gold, hey hey!
Male
Muththu navaraththinangal therikkaAs pearls and nine precious gems scatter,
Munnazhagum pinnazhagum sirikkaAs front beauty and back beauty smile,
Vanthaalenna thanthaalennaWhat if I come? What if I give?
Vanthaalenna thanthaalennaWhat if I come? What if I give?
Female
Pettagaththai vachchirukkaen maraivaaI have kept the treasure box hidden,
Thatti sellum thittam enna medhuvaaWhat is your plan to quietly snatch it away?
Koodaathaiyaa aagaathaiyaaThat won't work, sir, it won't do!
Male :Ninaippathai mudippavan ivanthaanMale: He is the one who accomplishes whatever he thinks!
Female :Mayakkaththai koduppaval ivalthaanFemale: She is the one who brings spellbinding intoxication!
Male
Muzhangattum kithaarLet the guitar resound,
Irukkattum udhaar thullaathaeLet bravado be there, don't leap around!
Female :Meettuthu viral mayanguthu kuralFemale: Fingers pluck, the voice entrances,
Palapalavena jolikkuthu udalThe body glitters shiny and bright!
Male :Anjaatha singam naanthaandi thangamMale: I am the fearless lion, pure gold dear girl!
Hei anjaatha singam naanthaandi thangam….Hey, I am the fearless lion, pure gold dear girl....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat duet from 'Anjatha Singam' (1987) features a playful, seductive, and boastful musical duel between a male protagonist who calls himself the 'fearless lion' (Anjaatha Singam) and a confident female performer named Radha. Set against westernized guitar riffs and energetic rhythm sections, both characters showcase their swagger, charm, and cleverness through rhythmic banter and catchy refrains. Throughout the track, the lyricist Vaali uses vibrant metaphors comparing physical beauty, charisma, and sharp wit to precious gems, gold mines, and secret hidden treasures. The song captures a high-energy dance stage atmosphere where both leads challenge each other's dominance in charm and spirit.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Meettuthu viral / Palapalavena jolikkuthu udal

The second consonant 'tt' rhymes across consecutive lines, creating rhythmic symmetry.

Monaai (Alliteration)

Minniminni jolikkindra vairam

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'm' in 'Minniminni' and 'maeni'.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Anjaatha singam naanthaandi thangam

Comparing courage and self-worth directly to gold and a lion ('Anjaatha singam naanthaandi thangam').

Onomatopoeia (Irattai Kilavi)

Palapalavena jolikkuthu udal

Use of 'Palapalavena' to describe glittering brightness and 'Minniminni' for sparkling.

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Trivia

'Anjatha Singam' (1987) is an action drama film featuring Rajasekhar. The lyrics written by veteran poet Vaali reflect the late 1980s trend of incorporating western musical instruments like the electric guitar directly into song lyrics and vocal ad-libs.

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