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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Kodi Sugam Vanthathu

From Mazhai Megam · 1976

Lyricist
Aalangudi Somu
Singers
A. L. Ragavan, S. Janaki
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Mazhai Megam1976

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhuTen million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhuAnd each and every one of them was given by you.
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhuTen million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhuAnd each and every one of them was given by you.
Idhu pudhu iravu indru mudhal iravuThis is a new night, today is the wedding night,
Adhil mananiraivu nee thandhadhuAnd in it, you gave complete heart's satisfaction.
Male
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhuTen million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhuAnd each and every one of them was given by you.
Idhu pudhu iravu indru mudhal iravuThis is a new night, today is the wedding night,
Adhil mananiraivu nee thandhadhuAnd in it, you gave complete heart's satisfaction.
Female
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhuTen million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhuAnd each and every one of them was given by you.
Female
Vizhi vaanam unai thedaAs the sky of my eyes searches for you,
Thalir maeni thalladaMy tender body sways,
Thaen sindhum penmaiyallavooIsn't this womanhood spilling honey?
Varungaala nilaiyennumThe future status, as it is called,
Sringaara kalai annamThe swan of romantic art,
Ilamaikku thoodhu sellavooShall it send a message to youth?
Female
Vizhi vaanam unai thedaAs the sky of my eyes searches for you,
Thalir maeni thalladaMy tender body sways,
Thaen sindhum penmaiyallavooIsn't this womanhood spilling honey?
Varungaala nilaiyennumThe future status, as it is called,
Sringaara kalai annamThe swan of romantic art,
Ilamaikku thoodhu sellavooShall it send a message to youth?
Female
Malar sirippadhenena manjam azhaippadhennaWhy are the flowers smiling, why is the bed calling,
Manam kettpadhenna adhai naan sollavooShall I tell you what my heart asks for?
Female
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhuTen million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhuAnd each and every one of them was given by you.
Male
Kanakkindri kidaithaalumEven if obtained endlessly without count,
Kanmoodi rasithaalum adangaatha DhaagamallavooEven if relished with eyes closed, isn't this an unquenchable thirst?
Vilakkindri padithaalum vidinthaalumEven if read without a lamp, even if dawn breaks,
ThodarnthaalumEven if it continues,
Inikkindra kadhaiyallavoooIsn't this a sweet story?
Female
Inbam thodar kadhaiyooIs happiness a continuing story?
Nenjai thodum kadhaiyooIs it a story that touches the heart?
Adhai padipatharkku naan thunai varavooShall I join you as a companion to read it?
Male
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhuTen million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhuAnd each and every one of them was given by you.
Female
Thalaradha nenjodu thanmaana panpaaduWith an unwavering heart and self-respecting character,
Naan kanda jeyam allavooIsn't this the victory I have found?
Male
Valamaana edhirkkaalamA prosperous future,
varaverkka unnoduTo welcome it along with you,
Naan kanda vazhiyallavooIsn't this the path I have found?
Female
Unnai vaazhthattumaaFemale: Shall I bless you?
Male :Ennai vazhangattumaMale: Shall I give myself to you?
Female :Adhil mayangattumaFemale: Shall I swoon in that bliss?
Male :Ulagai marakkattumaMale: Shall I forget the world?
Female
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhuTen million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhuAnd each and every one of them was given by you.
Idhu pudhu iravu indru mudhal iravuThis is a new night, today is the wedding night,
Adhil mananiraivu nee thandhadhuAnd in it, you gave complete heart's satisfaction.
Female
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhuTen million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhuAnd each and every one of them was given by you.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

"Oru Kodi Sugam Vandhadhu" from the 1976 movie *Mazhai Megam* is a classic romantic duet celebrating the intimate joy and emotional fulfillment of a couple on their wedding night. The song captures the profound sense of bliss, passion, and contentment brought about by true love, portraying their union as a source of endless happiness. Through poetic imagery, the lovers describe their affection as a sweet, unending story and an unquenchable romantic thirst. As they converse through song, they reaffirm their mutual respect, commitment, and desire to build a prosperous and loving future together while losing themselves in the happiness of the present moment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Unnai vaazhthattumaa / Male :Ennai vazhangattuma / Female :Adhil mayangattuma / Male :Ulagai marakkattuma

Repetition of the suffix '-attuma' at the end of consecutive lines creates a harmonious rhythmic flow and playful back-and-forth dialogue.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vizhi vaanam unai theda

Compares the eyes/gaze to an expansive sky searching for the beloved, elevating the romantic intensity.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Inbam thodar kadhaiyoo

Compares the feeling of joy and intimacy to an ongoing, never-ending story.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Thalaradha nenjodu / Valamaana edhirkkaalam

The second letter ('la') rhymes across these lines ('Thalaradha' and 'Valamaana'), adhering to classic Tamil prosody.

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Trivia

'Oru Kodi Sugam Vandhadhu' is set to music by the legendary composer K. V. Mahadevan, affectionately known as 'Tirai Isai Thilakam', who was renowned for his rich melody and classical sensibilities in South Indian film scoring. The lyrics were written by Aalangudi Somu, known for bringing simple yet poetic depth to Tamil film music. The track features a rare duet pairing of singer A. L. Ragavan alongside the prolific S. Janaki.

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