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Lyrics & meaning

Oruthi Maganai

From Thaai Sollai Thattadhe · 1961

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Thaai Sollai Thattadhe
Movie release year
1961
Lyrics added on
18 Oct 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oruthi maganaai pirandhavanaam
Uruvil azhagaai valarndhavanaam
Oruthi mandhil niraindhavanaam
Uyiril uyiraai kalandhavanaam
Oruthi maganaai pirandhavanaam
Uruvil azhagaai valarndhavanaam
Oruthi mandhil niraindhavanaam
Uyiril uyiraai kalandhavanaam
Ulagathin ragasiyam arindhavanaam
Ullathin kadhaigal therindhavanaam
Ulagathin ragasiyam arindhavanaam
Ullathin kadhaigal therindhavanaam
Pazhagum vidhamum purindhavanaam
Paarkkum paarvaiyil theilindhavanaam
Pazhaghum vidhamum purindhavanaam
Paarkkum paarvaiyil theilindhavanaam
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Oruthi maganaai pirandhavanaam
Uruvil azhagaai valarndhavanaam
Oruthi mandhil niraindhavanaam
Uyiril uyiraai kalandhavanaam
Ilaiyaval mugathai paarthaanaam
Idhayathai avalidam koduthaanaam
Ilaiyaval mugathai paarthaanaam
Idhayathai avalidam koduthaanaam
Azhagiyai aruginil azhaithaanaam
Aasaiyil avalai anaithaanaam
Azhagiyai aruginil azhaithaanaam
Aasaiyil avalai anaithaanaam
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Saathiram sarithiram padithavanaam
Thavaru seibavarai pidippavanaam
Raathiri pagalaai alaivaanaam
Ragasiya police saevaganaam
Oruthi maganaai pirandhavanaam
Uruvil azhagaai valarndhavanaam
Oruthi mandhil niraindhavanaam
Uyiril uyiraai kalandhavanaam
Born as a son to one woman,
He grew up to be a handsome man,
He filled another woman's heart,
And became one with her very life.
Born as a son to one woman,
He grew up to be a handsome man,
He filled another woman's heart,
And became one with her very life.
He knows the secrets of the world,
He understands the stories of the heart.
He knows the secrets of the world,
He understands the stories of the heart.
He knows how to treat people well,
He sees through everything with just a look.
He knows how to treat people well,
He sees through everything with just a look.
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Born as a son to one woman,
He grew up to be a handsome man,
He filled another woman's heart,
And became one with her very life.
He looked at the young woman's face,
And gave his heart to her.
He looked at the young woman's face,
And gave his heart to her.
He called the lovely girl close,
And held her in a loving embrace.
He called the lovely girl close,
And held her in a loving embrace.
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He has studied both law and history,
He catches those who do wrong.
He roams around day and night,
Serving as a secret police officer!
Born as a son to one woman,
He grew up to be a handsome man,
He filled another woman's heart,
And became one with her very life.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song from 'Thaai Sollai Thattadhe' celebrates the multifaceted personality of the protagonist through a romantic and playful narrative. The heroine lovingly describes her lover—highlighting that though he was born to his mother, he now completely fills the heart and life of his beloved. She admires his charm, sharpness, emotional intelligence, and his ability to understand human nature. Beyond his romantic charm, the song highlights his heroic and righteous nature. He is well-educated, well-versed in scriptures and history, and dedicated to his duty as a secret police officer working night and day to catch wrongdoers. Kannadasan deftly blends themes of romance, admiration, and duty in these memorable verses.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“pirandhavanaam / valarndhavanaam / niraindhavanaam / kalandhavanaam”

The repetitive suffix '-anaam' at the end of each line establishes a melodic Iyaipu rhyme scheme typical of classical Tamil lyrical structure.

Anaphora / Antithesis

“Oruthi maganaai pirandhavanaam / Oruthi mandhil niraindhavanaam”

The intentional repetition of 'Oruthi' (one woman) creates a poetic contrast between the mother who gave him birth and the lover who holds his heart.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Ilaiyaval mugathai paarthaanaam / Idhayathai avalidam koduthaanaam”

The matching initial letter 'I' in 'Ilaiyaval' and 'Idhayathai' creates a soft sound harmony across consecutive lines.

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