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Oru Moonu Mudichaaley

From Amman Kovil Kizhakale · 1986

Lyricist: Gangai Amaran
Singer: Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director: Ilayaraja
Movie name: Amman Kovil Kizhakale
Movie release year: 1986
Lyrics added on: 26 May 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

{Indhiran kettadhum ponnaalae

Andha chandhiran kettadhum ponnaalae

Namma annanum kettadhu

Yedhanaala yedhanaala

Yenda appidi kekkura

Pinna annan yenda

Yettaa number kadaiya thedi varanum

Adhuvaa

Aamaannae

Inga pakkathla vaangadaa solren} (Dialogue)

{Oru moonu mudichaala

Muttaalu aanen

Kelu kelu thambhi

Kekkurom kekkurom} (2)

Naan irundhen thaerukkulla

Ippo vizhundhen serukkulla

Appidiyaa

Naan irundhen thaerukkulla

Ippo vizhundhen serukkulla

{Oru moonu mudichaala

Muttaalu aanen

Kelu kelu thambhi

Kekkurom kekkurom} (2)

Kandu mayangavilla

Ava mughatha kanda pudikkavilla

Chorus :Appadiyaa

Innum puriyavilla

Ava nenappu yenna theriyavilla

Chorus :Oh oh

Veliyila

Chorus :Hey hey

Male :Onaanaththaan

Chorus :Heyhehe

Male :Veettukkulla vittupputten

Chorus :Yen

Venaandaa samsaaram

Chorus :Aamaannae aamaannae

Male :Naan poren sanyaasam

Chorus :Venaannae venaannae

Male :Nee vidudaa

Adha thaan yedudaaa

{Oru moonu mudichaala

Muttaalu aanen

Kelu kelu thambhi} (2)

{Naan irundhen thaerukkulla

Ippo vizhundhen serukkulla} (2)

Valaiya virichi vachu

Adhula poi naanae dhaan

Maattikkitten

Chorus :Uh

Thedi vilangu eduthu

Vasamaaga naanae dhaan

Poottikkitten

Chorus :Avala

Vaasalilla vazhiyumilla

Vazhakku ippo mudiyavilla

Venaannae samsaaram

Male :Aamaanda aamaanda

Chorus :Nee ponnae sanyaasam

Male :Aamaanda aamaanda

Yen vazhiya nee vidudaa

{Oru moonu mudichaala

Muttaalu aanen

Kelu kelu thambhi

{Naan irundhen thaerukkulla

Ippo vizhundhen serukkulla} (2)

{Oru moonu mudichaala

Muttaalu aanen

Kelu kelu thambhi} (2)

{Indra asked for a drink on a golden day,

that Moon asked for one on a golden day,

but why did our big brother ask for a drink?

Why was that, why was that?

Why are you asking like that?

Then why did our big brother...

have to come looking for shop number eight?

Is that what you want to know?

Yes, brother!

Come closer here, guys, and I'll tell you!} (Dialogue)

{Because of the three wedding knots,

I turned into a fool!

Listen, listen, little brother!

We're listening, we're listening!} (2)

I was riding high on a chariot,

now I've fallen into the mud!

Is that so?

I was riding high on a chariot,

now I've fallen into the mud!

{Because of the three wedding knots,

I turned into a fool!

Listen, listen, little brother!

We're listening, we're listening!} (2)

I never fell for her charm,

I didn't even like the sight of her face!

Chorus: Is that so?

I still don't understand her,

I don't know what is on her mind!

Chorus: Oh, oh!

Wandering outside...

Chorus: Hey, hey!

Male: ...a garden lizard,

Chorus: Heh, heh, heh!

Male: ...I brought right into my house!

Chorus: Why?

I don't want this married life!

Chorus: That's right, brother, that's right!

Male: I'm leaving to become a monk!

Chorus: Don't do that, brother, don't!

Male: Leave me alone!

Just pour that drink!

{Because of the three wedding knots,

I turned into a fool!

Listen, listen, little brother!} (2)

{I was riding high on a chariot,

now I've fallen into the mud!} (2)

I spread out a net myself,

and walked right into it,

and got trapped!

Chorus: Uh!

I searched for handcuffs myself,

and willingly, firmly,

locked myself up!

Chorus: Her?

There is no door and no way out,

this dispute is never going to end!

Chorus: Married life is no good, brother!

Male: That's right, my friends, that's right!

Chorus: Go ahead and become a monk, brother!

Male: That's right, my friends, that's right!

Just let me go my way!

{Because of the three wedding knots,

I turned into a fool!

Listen, listen, little brother!

{I was riding high on a chariot,

now I've fallen into the mud!} (2)

{Because of the three wedding knots,

I turned into a fool!

Listen, listen, little brother!} (2)

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Oru Moonu Mudichaala' from the 1986 Tamil film *Amman Kovil Kizhakale* is a humorous, folk-style lament song delivered in a conversational tavern setting. The protagonist laments his decision to get married ('tying three knots'), expressing regret over how his life devolved from a state of pride and respect ('riding inside a temple chariot') to absolute misery and confusion ('falling into the mud'). Accompanied by a group of sympathetic friends who chimed in with humorous choruses, the song presents the classic comedic trope of a husband overwhelmed by domestic troubles who dramatically threatens to abandon material life and become an ascetic (Sanyaasi). Written by Gangai Amaran and composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, the track uses colloquial Tamil slang, vivid metaphors, and playful banter to deliver high narrative entertainment within the film.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Naan irundhen thaerukkulla / Ippo vizhundhen serukkulla”

The second consonant sound 'ru' ('thae-ru-kkulla' and 'se-ru-kkulla') rhymes across consecutive lines, creating rhythmic harmony.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Naan irundhen thaerukkulla / Ippo vizhundhen serukkulla”

The contrast between a grand temple chariot ('thaer') and mud/sludge ('seru') metaphorically represents his fall from dignity to distress.

Simile / Analogy

“Valaiya virichi vachu... Maattikkitten / Thedi vilangu eduthu... Poottikkitten”

Marriage is compared to walking into a net set by oneself and voluntarily cuffing one's own hands.

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

“Kelu kelu thambhi / Kekkurom kekkurom”

Repetition of words ('Kelu kelu', 'Kekkurom kekkurom') adds emphasis, folk flavor, and conversational rhythm.

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