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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Oru Ragasiyam Sollavaa

From Maappillai 1952 Film · 1952

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
A. G. Rathnamala
Music directors
N. S. Balakrishnan, T. R. Pappa
Details
Maappillai 1952 Film1952

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Alright alright alrightAlright, alright, alright
Female
Kaayum kanindhadhu valarchiyaalaeThe unripe fruit has ripened through growth
Ae…..ae…..ae….Oh... oh... oh...
Unmai kaadhal malarndhadhu anbinaalae ..ae…True love has blossomed through affection.. oh...
AdhanaalaeTherefore
Female
Naan oru ragasiyam sollavaaShall I tell you a secret?
Ippa naan oru ragasiyam sollavaaNow, shall I tell you a secret?
Adhu thaan oru adhisiyam allavaaIsn't that indeed a wonder?
Inbamaagavae anbu meeravaeJoyfully, with love overflowing
Endrum vaazhavaeTo live forever
Ippa naan oru ragasiyam sollavaaNow, shall I tell you a secret?
Adhu thaan oru adhisiyam allavaaIsn't that indeed a wonder?
Female
Maappillai naanae maravaen endraanHe said, 'I am the bridegroom, I won't forget'
Oo oo ooOoh ooh ooh
Manamae thunindhu vandhaanHe came forward with a brave heart
Maappillai naanae maravaen endraanHe said, 'I am the bridegroom, I won't forget'
Manamae thunindhu vandhaanHe came forward with a brave heart
Kaiyai neettavae sonnaan valaiyal settiyum allaHe asked me to extend my hand, though he is not a bangle seller
Kannai kaattavae sonnaan aana nattuavanallaHe asked me to show my eyes, though he is not a dance master
Inbamaagavae anbu meeravae endrum vaazhavaeJoyfully, with love overflowing, to live forever
Ippa naan oru ragasiyam sollavaaNow, shall I tell you a secret?
Adhu thaan oru adhisiyam allavaaIsn't that indeed a wonder?
Female
Sarasamaagavae maaman magan polPlayfully, like a maternal uncle's son
Sagajamaagavae varuvaanHe would drop by naturally
Sarasamaagavae maaman magan polPlayfully, like a maternal uncle's son
Sagajamaagavae varuvaanHe would drop by naturally
Avan parama saadhu ennai paarthaal podhumHe is extremely gentle; it is enough if he just looks at me
Prisu vazhakkam pol tharuvaanHe will give a gift as usual
Dhinam sirithu pesi valai veesiEvery day speaking with a smile and casting a net
Vandha thirudan yaar theriyumaDo you know who the thief that came was?
Inbamaagavae anbu meeravae endrum vaazhavaeJoyfully, with love overflowing, to live forever
Ippa naan oru ragasiyam sollavaaNow, shall I tell you a secret?
Adhu thaan oru adhisiyam allavaaIsn't that indeed a wonder?
Female
Andharanga kaadhalinaale andha naalaeBecause of secret love back in those days
Endhan aaruyir doctor en melaeMy beloved doctor took a liking
Aasai veithaar thannaalaeTo me automatically
Anbu konden munnaalae vettri kanden innaalaeI fell in love back then, and found success today
Oru manadhaaga iruvarum magizhndhidaFor both of us to rejoice with one heart
Naalum kittavae thaali kattavae melam kottavaeAs the auspicious day arrives to tie the sacred thread while drums beat
Manam polavae maangalyam nijamaeA marriage matching the heart's desire is true
Indha maadham kalyanam nichayamaeMarriage is certain this month
En manam polavaeJust as my heart wished
Female
Inbamaagavae anbu meeravae endrum vaazhavaeJoyfully, with love overflowing, to live forever
Ippa naan oru ragasiyam sollavaaNow, shall I tell you a secret?
Adhu thaan oru adhisiyam allavaaIsn't that indeed a wonder?
Inbamaagavae anbu meeravae endrum vaazhavaeJoyfully, with love overflowing, to live forever
Ippa naan oru ragasiyam sollavaaNow, shall I tell you a secret?
Adhu thaan oru adhisiyam allavaaIsn't that indeed a wonder?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and joyful Tamil song from the 1952 movie Maappillai expresses a woman's excitement as she prepares to share a secret—that her love story with her partner, a doctor, is culminating in marriage. She humorously recalls how he courted her, comparing his playful gestures to a bangle seller checking hands or a dance master inspecting expressions, and calling him a gentle thief who stole her heart with smiles. The lyricist highlights her happiness at finding true love that matured over time. With wedding drums about to play and the sacred thread ready to be tied, she celebrates that her heart's fondest wish is coming true this very month.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaippu (End Rhyme)

Ippa naan oru ragasiyam sollavaa / Adhu thaan oru adhisiyam allavaa

The lines end with matching rhyming suffixes ('sollavaa' and 'allavaa'), creating a catchy, melodic cadence.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Dhinam sirithu pesi valai veesi / Vandha thirudan yaar theriyuma

The lover is poetically called a thief who cast a net made of smiles and words to capture her heart.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Sarasamaagavae maaman magan pol / Sagajamaagavae varuvaan

Repetition of the 'Sa' consonant sound at the start of adjacent lines creates rhythmic balance.

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Trivia

The 1952 film 'Maappillai' featured music composed by N. S. Balakrishnan and T. R. Pappa. Sung vibranty by A. G. Rathnamala, this track incorporates Western-influenced 'Alright alright alright' ad-libs alongside classic 1950s Tamil folk-pop orchestration.

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