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 vandhadhu | Ten million joys have arrived, |
| Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu | And each and every one of them was given by you. |
| Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu | Ten million joys have arrived, |
| Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu | And each and every one of them was given by you. |
| Idhu pudhu iravu indru mudhal iravu | This is a new night, today is the wedding night, |
| Adhil mananiraivu nee thandhadhu | And in it, you gave complete heart's satisfaction. |
| Male | |
| Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu | Ten million joys have arrived, |
| Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu | And each and every one of them was given by you. |
| Idhu pudhu iravu indru mudhal iravu | This is a new night, today is the wedding night, |
| Adhil mananiraivu nee thandhadhu | And in it, you gave complete heart's satisfaction. |
| Female | |
| Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu | Ten million joys have arrived, |
| Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu | And each and every one of them was given by you. |
| Female | |
| Vizhi vaanam unai theda | As the sky of my eyes searches for you, |
| Thalir maeni thallada | My tender body sways, |
| Thaen sindhum penmaiyallavoo | Isn't this womanhood spilling honey? |
| Varungaala nilaiyennum | The future status, as it is called, |
| Sringaara kalai annam | The swan of romantic art, |
| Ilamaikku thoodhu sellavoo | Shall it send a message to youth? |
| Female | |
| Vizhi vaanam unai theda | As the sky of my eyes searches for you, |
| Thalir maeni thallada | My tender body sways, |
| Thaen sindhum penmaiyallavoo | Isn't this womanhood spilling honey? |
| Varungaala nilaiyennum | The future status, as it is called, |
| Sringaara kalai annam | The swan of romantic art, |
| Ilamaikku thoodhu sellavoo | Shall it send a message to youth? |
| Female | |
| Malar sirippadhenena manjam azhaippadhenna | Why are the flowers smiling, why is the bed calling, |
| Manam kettpadhenna adhai naan sollavoo | Shall I tell you what my heart asks for? |
| Female | |
| Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu | Ten million joys have arrived, |
| Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu | And each and every one of them was given by you. |
| Male | |
| Kanakkindri kidaithaalum | Even if obtained endlessly without count, |
| Kanmoodi rasithaalum adangaatha Dhaagamallavoo | Even if relished with eyes closed, isn't this an unquenchable thirst? |
| Vilakkindri padithaalum vidinthaalum | Even if read without a lamp, even if dawn breaks, |
| Thodarnthaalum | Even if it continues, |
| Inikkindra kadhaiyallavooo | Isn't this a sweet story? |
| Female | |
| Inbam thodar kadhaiyoo | Is happiness a continuing story? |
| Nenjai thodum kadhaiyoo | Is it a story that touches the heart? |
| Adhai padipatharkku naan thunai varavoo | Shall I join you as a companion to read it? |
| Male | |
| Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu | Ten million joys have arrived, |
| Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu | And each and every one of them was given by you. |
| Female | |
| Thalaradha nenjodu thanmaana panpaadu | With an unwavering heart and self-respecting character, |
| Naan kanda jeyam allavoo | Isn't this the victory I have found? |
| Male | |
| Valamaana edhirkkaalam | A prosperous future, |
| varaverkka unnodu | To welcome it along with you, |
| Naan kanda vazhiyallavoo | Isn't this the path I have found? |
| Female | |
| Unnai vaazhthattumaa | Female: Shall I bless you? |
| Male :Ennai vazhangattuma | Male: Shall I give myself to you? |
| Female :Adhil mayangattuma | Female: Shall I swoon in that bliss? |
| Male :Ulagai marakkattuma | Male: Shall I forget the world? |
| Female | |
| Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu | Ten million joys have arrived, |
| Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu | And each and every one of them was given by you. |
| Idhu pudhu iravu indru mudhal iravu | This is a new night, today is the wedding night, |
| Adhil mananiraivu nee thandhadhu | And in it, you gave complete heart's satisfaction. |
| Female | |
| Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu | Ten million joys have arrived, |
| Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu | And each and every one of them was given by you. |
பெண்
: ஒரு கோடி சுகம் வந்தது அது
ஒவ்வொன்றும் நீ தந்தது
ஒரு கோடி சுகம் வந்தது அது
ஒவ்வொன்றும் நீ தந்தது
இது புது உறவு இன்று முதலிரவு
அதில் மனநிறைவு நீ தந்தது
Ten million joys have arrived,
And each and every one of them was given by you.
Ten million joys have arrived,
And each and every one of them was given by you.
This is a new night, today is the wedding night,
And in it, you gave complete heart's satisfaction.
ஆண்
: ஒரு கோடி சுகம் வந்தது அது
ஒவ்வொன்றும் நீ தந்தது
இது புது உறவு இன்று முதலிரவு
அதில் மனநிறைவு நீ தந்தது
பெண்
: ஒரு கோடி சுகம் வந்தது அது
ஒவ்வொன்றும் நீ தந்தது
Ten million joys have arrived,
And each and every one of them was given by you.
This is a new night, today is the wedding night,
And in it, you gave complete heart's satisfaction.
பெண்
: {விழி வானம் உனை தேட
தளிர் மேனி தள்ளாட
தேன் சிந்தும் பெண்மையல்லவோ
வருங்கால நிலையென்னும்
சிருங்கார கலையன்னம்
இளமைக்கு தூது செல்லவோ..} ( 2 )
Ten million joys have arrived,
And each and every one of them was given by you.
பெண்
: மலர் சிரிப்பதென்ன மஞ்சம் அழைப்பதென்ன
மனம் கேட்பதென்ன அதை நான் சொல்லவோ
ஒரு கோடி சுகம் வந்தது அது
ஒவ்வொன்றும் நீ தந்தது
As the sky of my eyes searches for you,
My tender body sways,
Isn't this womanhood spilling honey?
The future status, as it is called,
The swan of romantic art,
Shall it send a message to youth?
ஆண்
: கணக்கின்றி கிடைத்தாலும்
கண்மூடி ரசித்தாலும் அடங்காத தாகமல்லவோ
விளக்கின்றி படித்தாலும் விடிந்தாலும் தொடர்ந்தாலும்
இனிக்கின்ற கதையல்லவோ
As the sky of my eyes searches for you,
My tender body sways,
Isn't this womanhood spilling honey?
The future status, as it is called,
The swan of romantic art,
Shall it send a message to youth?
பெண்
: இன்பம் தொடர் கதையோ
நெஞ்சை தொடும் கதையோ
அதை படிப்பதற்கு நான் துணை வரவோ
ஆண்
: ஒரு கோடி சுகம் வந்தது அது
ஒவ்வொன்றும் நீ தந்தது
Why are the flowers smiling, why is the bed calling,
Shall I tell you what my heart asks for?
பெண்
: தளராத நெஞ்சோடு தன்மான பண்போடு
நான் கண்ட ஜெயம் அல்லவோ
ஆண்
: வளமான எதிர்காலம் வரவேற்க உன்னோடு
நான் கண்ட வழியல்லவோ
Ten million joys have arrived,
And each and every one of them was given by you.
பெண்
: உன்னை வாழ்த்தட்டுமா
ஆண்
: என்னை வழங்கட்டுமா
பெண்
: அதில் மயங்கட்டுமா
ஆண்
: உலகை மறக்கட்டுமா
Even if obtained endlessly without count,
Even if relished with eyes closed, isn't this an unquenchable thirst?
Even if read without a lamp, even if dawn breaks,
Even if it continues,
Isn't this a sweet story?
பெண்
: ஒரு கோடி சுகம் வந்தது அது
ஒவ்வொன்றும் நீ தந்தது
இது புது உறவு இன்று முதலிரவு
அதில் மனநிறைவு நீ தந்தது
Is happiness a continuing story?
Is it a story that touches the heart?
Shall I join you as a companion to read it?
பெண்
: ஒரு கோடி சுகம் வந்தது அது
ஒவ்வொன்றும் நீ தந்தது
Ten million joys have arrived,
And each and every one of them was given by you.
With an unwavering heart and self-respecting character,
Isn't this the victory I have found?
A prosperous future,
To welcome it along with you,
Isn't this the path I have found?
Female: Shall I bless you?
Male: Shall I give myself to you?
Female: Shall I swoon in that bliss?
Male: Shall I forget the world?
Ten million joys have arrived,
And each and every one of them was given by you.
This is a new night, today is the wedding night,
And in it, you gave complete heart's satisfaction.
Ten million joys have arrived,
And each and every one of them was given by you.
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu
Ten million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu
And each and every one of them was given by you.
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu
Ten million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu
And each and every one of them was given by you.
Idhu pudhu iravu indru mudhal iravu
This is a new night, today is the wedding night,
Adhil mananiraivu nee thandhadhu
And in it, you gave complete heart's satisfaction.
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu
Ten million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu
And each and every one of them was given by you.
Idhu pudhu iravu indru mudhal iravu
This is a new night, today is the wedding night,
Adhil mananiraivu nee thandhadhu
And in it, you gave complete heart's satisfaction.
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu
Ten million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu
And each and every one of them was given by you.
Vizhi vaanam unai theda
As the sky of my eyes searches for you,
Thalir maeni thallada
My tender body sways,
Thaen sindhum penmaiyallavoo
Isn't this womanhood spilling honey?
Varungaala nilaiyennum
The future status, as it is called,
Sringaara kalai annam
The swan of romantic art,
Ilamaikku thoodhu sellavoo
Shall it send a message to youth?
Vizhi vaanam unai theda
As the sky of my eyes searches for you,
Thalir maeni thallada
My tender body sways,
Thaen sindhum penmaiyallavoo
Isn't this womanhood spilling honey?
Varungaala nilaiyennum
The future status, as it is called,
Sringaara kalai annam
The swan of romantic art,
Ilamaikku thoodhu sellavoo
Shall it send a message to youth?
Malar sirippadhenena manjam azhaippadhenna
Why are the flowers smiling, why is the bed calling,
Manam kettpadhenna adhai naan sollavoo
Shall I tell you what my heart asks for?
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu
Ten million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu
And each and every one of them was given by you.
Kanakkindri kidaithaalum
Even if obtained endlessly without count,
Kanmoodi rasithaalum adangaatha Dhaagamallavoo
Even if relished with eyes closed, isn't this an unquenchable thirst?
Vilakkindri padithaalum vidinthaalum
Even if read without a lamp, even if dawn breaks,
Thodarnthaalum
Even if it continues,
Inikkindra kadhaiyallavooo
Isn't this a sweet story?
Inbam thodar kadhaiyoo
Is happiness a continuing story?
Nenjai thodum kadhaiyoo
Is it a story that touches the heart?
Adhai padipatharkku naan thunai varavoo
Shall I join you as a companion to read it?
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu
Ten million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu
And each and every one of them was given by you.
Thalaradha nenjodu thanmaana panpaadu
With an unwavering heart and self-respecting character,
Naan kanda jeyam allavoo
Isn't this the victory I have found?
Valamaana edhirkkaalam
A prosperous future,
varaverkka unnodu
To welcome it along with you,
Naan kanda vazhiyallavoo
Isn't this the path I have found?
Unnai vaazhthattumaa
Female: Shall I bless you?
Male :Ennai vazhangattuma
Male: Shall I give myself to you?
Female :Adhil mayangattuma
Female: Shall I swoon in that bliss?
Male :Ulagai marakkattuma
Male: Shall I forget the world?
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu
Ten million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu
And each and every one of them was given by you.
Idhu pudhu iravu indru mudhal iravu
This is a new night, today is the wedding night,
Adhil mananiraivu nee thandhadhu
And in it, you gave complete heart's satisfaction.
Oru kodi sugam vandhadhu
Ten million joys have arrived,
Adhu ovvondrum ne thandhadhu
And 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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