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Oru Kodi Sugam Vanthathu

From Mazhai Megam · 1976

Lyricist: Aalangudi Somu
Singers: A. L. Ragavan, S. Janaki
Music director: K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name: Mazhai Megam
Movie release year: 1976
Lyrics added on: 29 May 2022

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu

Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu

Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu

Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu

Idhu pudhu iravu indru mudhal iravu

Adhil mananiraivu nee thandhadhu

Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu

Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu

Idhu pudhu iravu indru mudhal iravu

Adhil mananiraivu nee thandhadhu

Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu

Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu

Vizhi vaanam unai theda

Thalir maeni thallada

Thaen sindhum penmaiyallavoo

Varungaala nilaiyennum

Sringaara kalai annam

Ilamaikku thoodhu sellavoo

Vizhi vaanam unai theda

Thalir maeni thallada

Thaen sindhum penmaiyallavoo

Varungaala nilaiyennum

Sringaara kalai annam

Ilamaikku thoodhu sellavoo

Malar sirippadhenena manjam azhaippadhenna

Manam kettpadhenna adhai naan sollavoo

Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu

Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu

Kanakkindri kidaithaalum

Kanmoodi rasithaalum adangaatha Dhaagamallavoo

Vilakkindri padithaalum vidinthaalum

Thodarnthaalum

Inikkindra kadhaiyallavooo

Inbam thodar kadhaiyoo

Nenjai thodum kadhaiyoo

Adhai padipatharkku naan thunai varavoo

Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu

Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu

Thalaradha nenjodu thanmaana panpaadu

Naan kanda jeyam allavoo

Valamaana edhirkkaalam

varaverkka unnodu

Naan kanda vazhiyallavoo

Unnai vaazhthattumaa

Male :Ennai vazhangattuma

Female :Adhil mayangattuma

Male :Ulagai marakkattuma

Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu

Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu

Idhu pudhu iravu indru mudhal iravu

Adhil mananiraivu nee thandhadhu

Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu

Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu

Countless joys have arrived,

And each one was given by you.

Countless joys have arrived,

And each one was given by you.

This is a new night, tonight is our wedding night,

And the deep contentment in it was given by you.

Countless joys have arrived,

And each one was given by you.

This is a new night, tonight is our wedding night,

And the deep contentment in it was given by you.

Countless joys have arrived,

And each one was given by you.

As the sky of my eyes searches for you,

And my tender body sways gently,

Isn't this womanhood dripping with sweet honey?

Speaking of what our future holds,

Like a swan skilled in the art of love,

Shall I go as a messenger to our youth?

As the sky of my eyes searches for you,

And my tender body sways gently,

Isn't this womanhood dripping with sweet honey?

Speaking of what our future holds,

Like a swan skilled in the art of love,

Shall I go as a messenger to our youth?

Why do the flowers smile, why does the bed call out?

What does the heart desire? Shall I say it aloud?

Countless joys have arrived,

And each one was given by you.

Even if received without measure,

Even if enjoyed with eyes closed, isn't this an unquenchable thirst?

Even if read without a lamp, even when the morning comes,

Even as it goes on and on,

Isn't this a story that only grows sweeter?

Is this joy an endless story?

Is it a story that touches the heart?

Shall I join you to read it together?

Countless joys have arrived,

And each one was given by you.

With an unyielding heart and upright dignity,

Isn't this the victory I have won?

A prosperous future,

To welcome together with you,

Isn't this the path I have found?

Shall I praise you?

Male: Shall I give myself to you?

Female: Shall I lose myself in it?

Male: Shall I forget the world?

Countless joys have arrived,

And each one was given by you.

This is a new night, tonight is our wedding night,

And the deep contentment in it was given by you.

Countless joys have arrived,

And each one was given by you.

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

"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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