Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal
From Kaanchi Thalaivan · 1963
- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singers
- P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Kaanchi Thalaivan1963
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Oru kodiyil iru malargal | Two flowers on a single creeper |
| Pirandhadhammaa pirandhadhammaa | Were born, my dear, were born |
| Annan thangai uravu murai | The loving bond between brother and sister |
| Malarndhadhammaa malarndhadhammaa | Has blossomed, my dear, has blossomed |
| Male | |
| Oru kodiyil iru malargal | Two flowers on a single creeper |
| Pirandhadhammaa pirandhadhammaa | Were born, my dear, were born |
| Female | |
| Karumaniyin thuyaram kandu | Seeing the grief of the pupil of my eye |
| Imaigal thoongumaa | Will my eyelids ever sleep? |
| Annan kanneeril midhandhida en | Seeing my elder brother float in tears |
| Idhayam thaangumaa | Can my heart withstand it? |
| Female | |
| Karumaniyin thuyaram kandu | Seeing the grief of the pupil of my eye |
| Imaigal thoongumaa | Will my eyelids ever sleep? |
| Annan kanneeril midhandhida en | Seeing my elder brother float in tears |
| Idhayam thaangumaa | Can my heart withstand it? |
| Male | |
| Varum puyalai edhirthu nindru | Standing strong against the coming storm |
| Sirikkindraenammaa | I am smiling, my dear |
| Varum puyalai edhirthu nindru | Standing strong against the coming storm |
| Sirikkindraenammaa | I am smiling, my dear |
| Thangai vaazhvukkaaga en sugathai | For the sake of my sister's life, my own comforts |
| Kodukkindraenammaa | I am giving away, my dear |
| Female | |
| Oru kodiyil iru malargal | Two flowers on a single creeper |
| Pirandhadhammaa pirandhadhammaa | Were born, my dear, were born |
| Annan thangai uravu murai | The loving bond between brother and sister |
| Malarndhadhammaa malarndhadhammaa | Has blossomed, my dear, has blossomed |
| Female | |
| Oru kodiyil iru malargal | Two flowers on a single creeper |
| Pirandhadhammaa pirandhadhammaa | Were born, my dear, were born |
| Female | |
| Piravi ennum paadhaiyilae | Along the pathway called life |
| Unnudan vandhen | I walked alongside you |
| Andha payanathilae kadamai seiyum | On that journey, to perform my duty |
| Thunivai adaindhen | I gained the necessary courage |
| Female | |
| Piravi ennum paadhaiyilae | Along the pathway called life |
| Unnudan vandhen | I walked alongside you |
| Andha payanathilae kadamai seiyum | On that journey, to perform my duty |
| Thunivai adaindhen | I gained the necessary courage |
| Male | |
| Siragadikkum aasaigalai | The desires that flutter their wings |
| Siraiyil poottuven | I will lock up in a prison |
| Siragadikkum aasaigalai siraiyil poottuven | I will lock up the desires that flutter their wings in a prison |
| Nee sirithirukkum kaatchiyilae | In the joyful sight of you smiling |
| Manadhai thaettruven | I will console my heart |
| Female | |
| Oru kodiyil | On a single creeper |
| Male | |
| Iru malargal | Two flowers |
| Female | |
| Pirandhadhammaa pirandhadhammaa | Were born, my dear, were born |
| Male | |
| Annan thangai | Brother and sister |
| Female | |
| Uravu murai | Relationship and bond |
| Male | |
| Malarndhadhammaa malarndhadhammaa | Has blossomed, my dear, has blossomed |
ஒரு கொடியில் இரு மலர்கள்
பிறந்ததம்மா பிறந்ததம்மா
அண்ணன் தங்கை உறவு முறை
மலர்ந்ததம்மா மலர்ந்ததம்மா
Two flowers on a single creeper
Were born, my dear, were born
The loving bond between brother and sister
Has blossomed, my dear, has blossomed
ஒரு கொடியில் இரு மலர்கள்
பிறந்ததம்மா பிறந்ததம்மா
Two flowers on a single creeper
Were born, my dear, were born
கருமணியின் துயரம் கண்டு
இமைகள் தூங்குமா
அண்ணன் கண்ணீரில் மிதந்திட என்
இதயம் தாங்குமா
Seeing the grief of the pupil of my eye
Will my eyelids ever sleep?
Seeing my elder brother float in tears
Can my heart withstand it?
கருமணியின் துயரம் கண்டு
இமைகள் தூங்குமா
அண்ணன் கண்ணீரில் மிதந்திட என்
இதயம் தாங்குமா
Seeing the grief of the pupil of my eye
Will my eyelids ever sleep?
Seeing my elder brother float in tears
Can my heart withstand it?
வரும் புயலை எதிர்த்து நின்று
சிரிக்கின்றேனம்மா
வரும் புயலை எதிர்த்து நின்று
சிரிக்கின்றேனம்மா
தங்கை வாழ்வுக்காக என் சுகத்தைக்
கொடுக்கின்றேனம்மா
Standing strong against the coming storm
I am smiling, my dear
Standing strong against the coming storm
I am smiling, my dear
For the sake of my sister's life, my own comforts
I am giving away, my dear
ஒரு கொடியில் இரு மலர்கள்
பிறந்ததம்மா பிறந்ததம்மா
அண்ணன் தங்கை உறவு முறை
மலர்ந்ததம்மா மலர்ந்ததம்மா
Two flowers on a single creeper
Were born, my dear, were born
The loving bond between brother and sister
Has blossomed, my dear, has blossomed
ஒரு கொடியில் இரு மலர்கள்
பிறந்ததம்மா பிறந்ததம்மா
Two flowers on a single creeper
Were born, my dear, were born
பிறவி என்னும் பாதையிலே
உன்னுடன் வந்தேன்
அந்த பயணத்திலே கடமை செய்யும்
துணிவை அடைந்தேன்
Along the pathway called life
I walked alongside you
On that journey, to perform my duty
I gained the necessary courage
பிறவி என்னும் பாதையிலே
உன்னுடன் வந்தேன்
அந்த பயணத்திலே கடமை செய்யும்
துணிவை அடைந்தேன்
Along the pathway called life
I walked alongside you
On that journey, to perform my duty
I gained the necessary courage
சிறகடிக்கும் ஆசைகளை
சிறையில் பூட்டுவேன்
சிறகடிக்கும் ஆசைகளை
சிறையில் பூட்டுவேன்
நீ சிரித்திருக்கும் காட்சியிலே
மனதைத் தேற்றுவேன்
The desires that flutter their wings
I will lock up in a prison
I will lock up the desires that flutter their wings in a prison
In the joyful sight of you smiling
I will console my heart
ஒரு கொடியில்
On a single creeper
இரு மலர்கள்
Two flowers
பிறந்ததம்மா பிறந்ததம்மா
Were born, my dear, were born
அண்ணன் தங்கை
Brother and sister
உறவு முறை
Relationship and bond
மலர்ந்ததம்மா மலர்ந்ததம்மா
Has blossomed, my dear, has blossomed
ஒரு கொடியில் இரு மலர்கள்
பிறந்ததம்மா பிறந்ததம்மா
Oru kodiyil iru malargal
Two flowers on a single creeper
Pirandhadhammaa pirandhadhammaa
Were born, my dear, were born
Annan thangai uravu murai
The loving bond between brother and sister
Malarndhadhammaa malarndhadhammaa
Has blossomed, my dear, has blossomed
Oru kodiyil iru malargal
Two flowers on a single creeper
Pirandhadhammaa pirandhadhammaa
Were born, my dear, were born
Karumaniyin thuyaram kandu
Seeing the grief of the pupil of my eye
Imaigal thoongumaa
Will my eyelids ever sleep?
Annan kanneeril midhandhida en
Seeing my elder brother float in tears
Idhayam thaangumaa
Can my heart withstand it?
Karumaniyin thuyaram kandu
Seeing the grief of the pupil of my eye
Imaigal thoongumaa
Will my eyelids ever sleep?
Annan kanneeril midhandhida en
Seeing my elder brother float in tears
Idhayam thaangumaa
Can my heart withstand it?
Varum puyalai edhirthu nindru
Standing strong against the coming storm
Sirikkindraenammaa
I am smiling, my dear
Varum puyalai edhirthu nindru
Standing strong against the coming storm
Sirikkindraenammaa
I am smiling, my dear
Thangai vaazhvukkaaga en sugathai
For the sake of my sister's life, my own comforts
Kodukkindraenammaa
I am giving away, my dear
Oru kodiyil iru malargal
Two flowers on a single creeper
Pirandhadhammaa pirandhadhammaa
Were born, my dear, were born
Annan thangai uravu murai
The loving bond between brother and sister
Malarndhadhammaa malarndhadhammaa
Has blossomed, my dear, has blossomed
Oru kodiyil iru malargal
Two flowers on a single creeper
Pirandhadhammaa pirandhadhammaa
Were born, my dear, were born
Piravi ennum paadhaiyilae
Along the pathway called life
Unnudan vandhen
I walked alongside you
Andha payanathilae kadamai seiyum
On that journey, to perform my duty
Thunivai adaindhen
I gained the necessary courage
Piravi ennum paadhaiyilae
Along the pathway called life
Unnudan vandhen
I walked alongside you
Andha payanathilae kadamai seiyum
On that journey, to perform my duty
Thunivai adaindhen
I gained the necessary courage
Siragadikkum aasaigalai
The desires that flutter their wings
Siraiyil poottuven
I will lock up in a prison
Siragadikkum aasaigalai siraiyil poottuven
I will lock up the desires that flutter their wings in a prison
Nee sirithirukkum kaatchiyilae
In the joyful sight of you smiling
Manadhai thaettruven
I will console my heart
Oru kodiyil
On a single creeper
Iru malargal
Two flowers
Pirandhadhammaa pirandhadhammaa
Were born, my dear, were born
Annan thangai
Brother and sister
Uravu murai
Relationship and bond
Malarndhadhammaa malarndhadhammaa
Has blossomed, my dear, has blossomed
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song depicts the profound and selfless affection between a brother and a sister. Using the poignant metaphor of two flowers blooming on the same creeper vine, the lyrics emphasize how intimately intertwined their lives and emotions are. Each sibling feels the pain of the other acutely and is prepared to make personal sacrifices to ensure the other's happiness. The narrative illustrates the brother's unwavering resolve to shield his sister from life's storms, willingly locking away his own aspirations and personal comforts for her well-being. In response, the sister acknowledges his protection and finds solace and strength in his happiness. The song stands as an iconic ode to pure familial devotion, duty, and mutual sacrifice.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Oru kodiyil iru malargal”
Compares the brother and sister to two flowers blooming on a single vine, symbolizing their common origin and shared emotional life.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Piravi ennum paadhaiyilae”
Frames life as a continuous pathway or journey ('Piravi ennum paadhai').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Siragadikkum aasaigalai / Siraiyil poottuven”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Si' ('Siragadikkum' and 'Siraiyil') creates melodic alliteration.
Repetition / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)
“Pirandhadhammaa pirandhadhammaa / Malarndhadhammaa malarndhadhammaa”
Repetition of words creates emotional emphasis and rhythmic resonance typical of traditional Tamil song structures.
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Trivia
The film 'Kaanchi Thalaivan' (1963) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR), S. S. Rajendran, and C. R. Vijayakumari. The music for the film was composed by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics written by Aalangudi Somu. This song remains one of the seminal brother-sister sentiment anthems in Tamil cinema history.
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