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Lyrics & meaning

Oh My Sweety

From Vaira Nenjam · 1975

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Vaira Nenjam1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hey hey my sweetyHey hey my sweety
Hey hey my sweetyHey hey my sweety
Male
En piriyathirkkuriyavalaeOh my beloved one,
Ilam pengalil pudhiyavalaeOh novel one among young women,
Nalla paruvathil ilaiyavalaeOh youthful one in the bloom of age,
En pazhakathirkkiniyavalaeOh sweet companion of my presence,
Male
En piriyathirkkuriyavalaeOh my beloved one,
Ilam pengalil pudhiyavalaeOh novel one among young women,
Nalla paruvathil ilaiyavalaeOh youthful one in the bloom of age,
En pazhakathirkkiniyavalaeOh sweet companion of my presence,
Male
Mithila seetha madhura raadhaDid Sita of Mithila and Radha of Madhura
Oru pakkam vandhaaroCome to one side?
Aah haahaaa taantataan taantataanAah haahaaa taantataan taantataan
Mithila seetha madhura raadhaDid Sita of Mithila and Radha of Madhura
Oru pakkam vandhaaroCome to one side?
Minnal idaiyaal cleopatraAnd did lightning-waisted Cleopatra
Maru pakkam vandhaaloCome to the other side?
Male
Hey hey my sweetyHey hey my sweety
Male
En piriyathirkkuriyavalaeOh my beloved one,
Ilam pengalil pudhiyavalaeOh novel one among young women,
Nalla paruvathil ilaiyavalaeOh youthful one in the bloom of age,
En pazhakathirkkiniyavalaeOh sweet companion of my presence,
Male
Naatiya silaiyin thoongal polaeLike the sculpted pillar of a dancing statue,
Pala pala kaal azhaguIs the polished beauty of your legs,
Raagamaalika paadal polaeLike a Ragamalika musical suite,
Pala vagai poovazhaguIs your diverse floral beauty,
Male
Naatiya silaiyin thoongal polaeLike the sculpted pillar of a dancing statue,
Pala pala kaal azhaguIs the polished beauty of your legs,
Raagamaalika paadal polaeLike a Ragamalika musical suite,
Pala vagai poovazhaguIs your diverse floral beauty,
Male
Thottakaararin arivaal polaeLike a gardener's sharp sickle,
Puruvathin mel azhaguIs the beauty above your eyebrows,
Hey hey tadadaam hey eyy tadadaamHey hey tadadaam hey eyy tadadaam
Thottakaararin arivaal polaeLike a gardener's sharp sickle,
Puruvathin mel azhaguIs the beauty above your eyebrows,
Thulludhu penmai killudhu ennaiYour womanhood leaps and teases me,
Ennadi un azhagu adi ennadi un azhaguOh girl, what breathtaking beauty yours is!
Male
Hey hey my sweetyHey hey my sweety
Male
Muthu radhathai aadaiyil moodiVeiling her pearl-like chariot in garments,
Mogini yen vandhaalWhy did the enchantress Mohini arrive?
Munnaal irandu saenaiyai vittuSending two armies ahead of her,
Vaedhanai yen thandhaalWhy did she give me this torment?
Male
Muthu radhathai aadaiyil moodiVeiling her pearl-like chariot in garments,
Mogini yen vandhaalWhy did the enchantress Mohini arrive?
Munnaal irandu saenaiyai vittuSending two armies ahead of her,
Vaedhanai yen thandhaalWhy did she give me this torment?
Male
Pottu mugathil poonguzhalaadaWith the bindi and locks dancing on your forehead,
Bodhaiyil aada vittaaiYou made me sway in intoxicated delight,
Aah aahaahaaa tadadaam hey eyy tadadaamAah aahaahaaa tadadaam hey eyy tadadaam
Pottu mugathil poonguzhalaadaWith the bindi and locks dancing on your forehead,
Bodhaiyil aada vittaaiYou made me sway in intoxicated delight,
Poosai seiyum aasai adhigamMy desire to worship you is immense,
Poovai sari endraalIf only this flower-like maiden says yes,
Poovai sari endraalIf only this flower-like maiden says yes,
Male
Hey hey my sweetyHey hey my sweety
Male
En piriyathirkkuriyavalaeOh my beloved one,
Ilam pengalil pudhiyavalaeOh novel one among young women,
Nalla paruvathil ilaiyavalaeOh youthful one in the bloom of age,
En pazhakathirkkiniyavalaeOh sweet companion of my presence,

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic romantic track from the 1975 film Vaira Nenjam features a lover expressing his passionate admiration for his beloved. He compares her breathtaking allure to legendary figures of beauty across history and mythology, including Sita, Radha, and Cleopatra, marveling at how her presence captivates him from all sides. Lyricist Kannadasan employs vivid imagery, describing her sculpted posture, melodic charm, curved eyebrows, and mesmerizing gaze. Intoxicated by her grace, the protagonist playfully expresses his deep yearning to cherish and devotionally adore her if she grants her consent.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Naatiya silaiyin thoongal polae

Compares her legs to sculpted pillars of a dance posture using the marker 'polae'.

Simile (Upamai)

Raagamaalika paadal polae

Compares her multifaceted beauty to a Ragamalika (medley of ragas) song.

Simile (Upamai)

Thottakaararin arivaal polae

Compares the sharp curve of her eyebrows to a gardener's curved sickle.

Allusion (Aanai / Ilaakkiya Kurippeedhu)

Mithila seetha madhura raadha

References iconic mythical and historical figures (Sita, Radha, Cleopatra, Mohini) to emphasize extraordinary beauty.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Edhugai / Monai)

Thulludhu penmai killudhu ennai

Uses matching internal rhyming and rhythmic wordplay ('Thulludhu penmai killudhu ennai').

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Trivia

The music for Vaira Nenjam (1975) was composed by the legendary maestro M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics written by the celebrated poet Kannadasan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmapriya in leading roles.

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