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Pazhaniyappan Pazhaniyamma

From Thirudan · 1969

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Thirudan1969

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Pazhaniyappan pazhaniammavaaPalaniyappan has become Palaniamma,
Maari pona my dearaanaMy dear who has transformed!
Pazhaniyappan pazhaniammavaaPalaniyappan has become Palaniamma,
Maari pona my dearaanaMy dear who has transformed!
Paarkkum bodhu aambalaiyaanaWhen looking, you are a man,
Pazhagum bodhu pombalaiyaanaWhen interacting, you are a woman!
Paarkkum bodhu aambalaiyaanaWhen looking, you are a man,
Pazhagum bodhu pombalaiyaanaWhen interacting, you are a woman!
Male
Endhaa sir endhukku sigguHere sir, why are you feeling shy?
Ennidam or mndhiram irukkuI possess a secret magic chant with me!
Endhaa sir endhukku sigguHere sir, why are you feeling shy?
Ennidam or mndhiram irukku…I possess a secret magic chant with me...
Ho ho ho ho hoiyannaHo ho ho ho hoiyanna
Hoiyanna hoiyanna hoiyannaHoiyanna hoiyanna hoiyanna
Male
Mugatha maraikka saaya poochuA coat of paint to hide the face,
Vazhukki vilundha vesham pochuWhen slipped and fallen, the disguise is gone!
Aan enbadhum penn enbadhumWhether male or female,
Aadaikku melae jaadai sollumThe attire hints from above.
Male
Vilakkam endhan kannil unduThe explanation is in my eyes,
Vivaram undhan nenjil unduThe truth/detail is in your heart.
Vilakkam endhan kannil unduThe explanation is in my eyes,
Vivaram undhan nenjil unduThe truth/detail is in your heart.
Vegathilae acham ennaWhy fear in speed?
Vetkathilae micham ennaWhat is left in shyness?
Male
Endhaa sir endhukku sigguHere sir, why are you feeling shy?
Ennidam or mndhiram irukkuI possess a secret magic chant with me!
Ho ho ho ho hoiyannaHo ho ho ho hoiyanna
Hoiyanna hoiyanna hoiyannaHoiyanna hoiyanna hoiyanna
Male
Saamikkoda moginiyaanaanEven God became Mohini,
Thanakku thaane aasai kondaanAnd fell in love with Himself!
Pen polavae vandhaayadiYou arrived looking like a woman,
Pen polavae aanaal ennaWhat if you actually became a woman?
Male
Indha maeni sokka thangamThis body is pure gold,
Izhuthu pidichaa soragam thangumIf embraced tightly, heaven will stay!
Haa indha maeni sokka thangamHaa, this body is pure gold,
Izhuthu pidichaa soragam thangumIf embraced tightly, heaven will stay!
Veshamidum velaiyavittuLeave this job of disguising yourself,
Naalai mudhal saelaiyai kattuWear a saree starting tomorrow!
Male
Pazhaniyappan pazhaniammavaaPalaniyappan has become Palaniamma,
Maari pona my dearaanaMy dear who has transformed!
Paarkkum bodhu aambalaiyaanaWhen looking, you are a man,
Pazhagum bodhu pombalaiyaanaWhen interacting, you are a woman!
Male
Endhaa sir endhukku sigguHere sir, why are you feeling shy?
Ennidam or mndhiram irukkuI possess a secret magic chant with me!
Ho ho ho ho hoiyannaHo ho ho ho hoiyanna
Hoiyanna hoiyanna hoiyannaHoiyanna hoiyanna hoiyanna

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful, humorous track from the 1969 film 'Thirudan' revolves around teasing a character who has disguised themselves as a member of the opposite gender. The singer playfully mock-flirts, pointing out how the disguise slips under close scrutiny and teasingly compares the transformation to mythological transformations like Lord Vishnu becoming Mohini. The song blends playful banter, rhythm, and clever wordplay to highlight the comedic tension of gender disguise.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Paarkkum bodhu aambalaiyaana / Pazhagum bodhu pombalaiyaana

The second consonant sound 'r' matches between 'Paarkkum' and 'Pazhagum'.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Vilakkam endhan kannil undu / Vivaram undhan nenjil undu

The starting letters 'V' repeat in 'Vilakkam' and 'Vivaram'.

Mythological Allusion

Saamikkoda moginiyaanaan / Thanakku thaane aasai kondaan

References the Hindu myth of Lord Vishnu taking the form of Mohini.

Metaphor

Indha maeni sokka thangam

Comparing the human body/complexion directly to pure, unblemished gold ('sokka thangam').

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Trivia

This track highlights Kannadasan's versatility in writing lighthearted, situation-specific comedic song lyrics. 'Thirudan' (1969) featured music composed by M. S. Vishwanathan, with T. M. Soundararajan delivering a playful, dynamic vocal performance tailored to the film's comedic disguise sequence.

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