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Lyrics & meaning

Oo Mathana

From Ezhai Padum Padu · 1950

Lyricist
V. A. Gopalakrishnan
Singers
Tiruchi Loganathan, P. A. Periyanayaki
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Ezhai Padum Padu1950

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Oo….oo….madhanaa…Oh... oh... my Cupid...
Male :Vaa….vaa….sathi nee….Come... come... you are my life partner...
Female :Oo….oo….madhanaa…Oh... oh... my Cupid...
Male :Vaa….vaa….sathi nee….Come... come... you are my life partner...
Female
Aaa….Naan seitha baakiyamae baakiyamAh... the good fortune I have earned is truly a blessing
Male :Aasaikiliyae mogamum aanaenMy beloved parrot, I have become enamored with passion
Female :Aaa….Naan seitha baakiyamae baakiyamAh... the good fortune I have earned is truly a blessing
Male :Aasaikiliyae mogamum aanaenMy beloved parrot, I have become enamored with passion
Female
Aanazhagaa naanini umadhaeOh handsome man, I am yours from now on
Male :Thaen suvai pol vaazhvinil koodiUniting in life with the sweetness of honey
Female :Aanazhagaa naanini umadhaeOh handsome man, I am yours from now on
Male :Thaen suvai pol vaazhvinil koodiUniting in life with the sweetness of honey
Female
Senthamizh sangeethamThe music of pure, sweet Tamil
Male :Paadavae aadavaeTo sing and to dance
Female :Senthamizh sangeethamThe music of pure, sweet Tamil
Male :Paadavae aadavaeTo sing and to dance

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet depicts two lovers expressing their affection and devotion to each other. The female lover addresses her partner as 'Madhana' (Cupid) and considers herself blessed to have found him. In response, the male lover calls her his 'Aasaikili' (beloved parrot/sweetheart) and speaks of his deep infatuation and desire to unite with her.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Oo….oo….madhanaa…”

Addressing the beloved as 'Madhana' (the god of love/Cupid) metaphorically compares his charm and attractiveness to the deity.

Simile (Upamai)

“Male :Thaen suvai pol vaazhvinil koodi”

Compares the sweetness of their life together directly to the taste of honey ('Thaen suvai pol').

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

“Male :Vaa….vaa….sathi nee….”

Repetition of the word 'Vaa' emphasizes urgency and affection.

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Trivia

Ezhai Padum Padu (1950) is an iconic Tamil adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Misérables. Directed by K. Ramnoth and produced by Pakshiraja Studios, the film featured memorable music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and served as a major stepping stone in the early Tamil film industry.

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