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Lyrics & meaning

Pei Muzhi

From Nala Damayanthi · 2003

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Sharath, Sindhu
Music director
Ramesh Vinayakam
Movie name
Nala Damayanthi
Movie release year
2003
Lyrics added on
19 Aug 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Your attention please
Announcing the departure of flight 656 to
Melbourne via Singapore
All passengers are requested to board the aircraft
A number 6
Pei muzhi nee muzhippadhenna
Orr poochandiyai kandadhu pol bayandhadhenna
Vaai mozhi yen varavillaiyo
Nee vaarthaigalai thindruvitta oomai pillaiyo
Vaan veli than vasam izhandhu
Orr vaan arundha pattam pola parappadhenna
Un vidhi nee purinchikkada
Idhu thirisangu sorkkam endru therinchikkada
You don’t have to go to Australia…
Australia
I don’t have to go to Australia…
Australia
We don’t have to go to Australia…
Australia
Why has to go to Australia…
Australia
Vakkathu nikkira vaelai vaaichadhu
Unakkoru vaelai
Vellaikaaran aasai nee vaarkum nei thosai
Thikkathu ninradhu pochu
Thangida idam onru aachu
Ingum nee dhaan cook
Ada adhudhaan un luck
Savaalae… hey… samaali… hey…
Poraadu nallaavae pottaachu kullaavae
Engengae… hey… eppodhu…
Yaar yaarai vaikonum aiyappan theermaanam
Irundhaalum endha naeram
Idaiyil thaan enna aagum
Evaraal dhaan sollakoodum vaendikoo…….
Pei muzhi nee muzhippadhenna
Orr poochandiyai kandadhu pol bayandhadhenna
Vaai mozhi yen varavillaiyo
Nee vaarthaigalai thindruvitta oomai pillaiyo
Emmadham sammadham endru
Yethukka thaethikka indru
Ondrae ondru theivam ada illai vaerondru
Yesuvum vaasuvum onnu enbadhai eppavum ennu
Thaedi poda church ai idhil vendaam veen charchai
Karthar dhaan… hey… ippodhu… hey…
Kaapaatha poraaru illaattaa vaeraaru
Bible dhaan… hey… kaithottu kannil nee othikko
Kalyanam pannikko
Madham maari ponal enna
Maapillai aanaal enna
Dhevan un pakkam endru ennikoo…
Pei muzhi nee muzhippadhenna
Orr poochandiyai kandadhu pol bayandhadhenna
Vaai mozhi yen varavillaiyo
Nee vaarthaigalai thindruvitta oomai pillaiyo
Vaan veli than vasam izhandhu
Orr vaan arundha pattam pola parappadhenna
Un vidhi nee purinchikkada
Idhu thirisangu sorkkam endru therinchikkada
Your attention please
Announcing the departure of Flight 656 to
Melbourne via Singapore
All passengers are requested to board the aircraft
At Gate number 6
Why are you staring like you've seen a ghost?
Why are you scared as if you saw a bogeyman?
Why are no words coming out of your mouth?
Are you a mute child who swallowed his words?
Losing control in the vast open sky,
why are you drifting like a kite with a snapped string?
Understand your destiny, man!
Realize that this is Trishanku heaven (a state of limbo)!
You don't have to go to Australia…
Australia
I don't have to go to Australia…
Australia
We don't have to go to Australia…
Australia
Why go to Australia…
Australia
When you were standing completely helpless,
you landed a job!
The white man craves the ghee dosas you make!
Your days of being stranded are gone,
you've got a place to stay now!
Even here, you are the cook!
Ah, that is your luck!
Face the challenge! Hey, handle it!
Fight on! You've successfully pulled a trick!
Wherever... hey, whenever...
Whom to place where is Lord Ayyappan's decision!
Even so, at any moment,
what might happen here in the heart?
Who could ever tell? Just say a prayer!
Why are you staring like you've seen a ghost?
Why are you scared as if you saw a bogeyman?
Why are no words coming out of your mouth?
Are you a mute child who swallowed his words?
Saying, "All religions are acceptable,"
accept it and comfort yourself today!
There is only one God, hey, there is no other!
Always remember that Jesus and Vasu are one and the same!
Go seek out the church, don't stir up needless arguments!
The Lord alone, hey, now... hey,
is going to save you, who else could?
Touch the Bible reverently to your eyes,
and get married!
What does it matter if you change your faith?
What does it matter if you become the groom?
Just believe that God is on your side!
Why are you staring like you've seen a ghost?
Why are you scared as if you saw a bogeyman?
Why are no words coming out of your mouth?
Are you a mute child who swallowed his words?
Losing control in the vast open sky,
why are you drifting like a kite with a snapped string?
Understand your destiny, man!
Realize that this is Trishanku heaven (a state of limbo)!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This satirical song portrays the comedic plight and anxiety of Ramji, a traditional Palakkad Brahmin cook who travels to Australia for work only to find himself entangled in visa issues and legal trouble. Feeling stranded in a foreign land without language skills or proper papers, his inner voice and situation urge him to adapt quickly to survive. The song humorously suggests that he embrace whatever work he gets, face challenges head-on, and even consider a sham marriage or temporary religious conversion to secure his stay. Through lighthearted commentary, the lyrics highlight the hardships, cultural shock, and resilience of immigrants seeking better prospects abroad while stuck in a metaphorical limbo.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

“Orr poochandiyai kandadhu pol bayandhadhenna”

Compares the protagonist's fear to a child seeing a bogeyman ('poochandi').

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Orr vaan arundha pattam pola parappadhenna”

Metaphorically compares the lost, untethered state of the protagonist to a kite whose string has been cut.

Mythological Allusion

“Idhu thirisangu sorkkam endru therinchikkada”

Refers to 'Trishanku Swarga', the mythological realm between heaven and earth, symbolizing a state of limbo or uncertainty.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Vakkathu nikkira vaelai vaaichadhu / Thikkathu ninradhu pochu”

Rhyming of the second letter 'kk' in 'Vakkathu' and 'Thikkathu' creates rhythmic movement.

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Trivia

Nala Damayanthi (2003) was written and produced by Kamal Haasan, directed by Moulee, with music composed by Ramesh Vinayakam. Kamal Haasan himself sang parts of this song alongside music director Ramesh Vinayakam. The film was an adaptation of the classic Hollywood comedy 'Green Card' tailored to a Tamil cultural context.

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