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Penjaakkaa Mazha Thuliyo

From Kangaroo · 2015

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Swetha Menon
Music director
Srinivas
Movie name
Kangaroo
Movie release year
2015
Lyrics added on
16 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Paenjaakkaa mazha thuliyo mannodu
Naan vaazhndhaakkaa vaazhuvadhu unnodu
Saanjaakkaa saaivadhu un tholodu
Moochu onjaakkaa oivadhu un maarbodu
Yen yaethathukkum yerakkathukkum
Enna kora
Naan saethukkulla poothu vandha
Senthaamara
Onna oruthalaiyaa kaadhalichaa
Tharuthalaiyaa sollu dhora
Paenjaakkaa mazha thuliyo mannodu
Naan vaazhndhaakkaa vaazhuvadhu unnodu
Sothu pathu venuminnu
Unna kettaalaa
Pathu kaasu nethip pottu
Podhum kannaalaa
Kaathu mazha kulirukkoru
Kambali kettaalaa
Kattikittu anaikkum veppam
Podhum kannaalaa
Kaal valantha aambalaya
Aaa…aaa…haa…aaa…..
Kaal valantha aambalaya
Kanneduthu paaru
En kannukkula neeru
Naa katti vecha karpu ellam
Kottithaaran koodayila
Paenjaakkaa mazha thuliyo mannodu
Naan vaazhndhaakkaa vaazhuvadhu unnodu
Saanjaakkaa saaivadhu un tholodu
Moochu onjaakkaa oivadhu un maarbodu
Moonu mudi kairu potta
Naan on pondaati
Moonu mozha kaiyurum venum
Neeyum illaati
Kattikittu kaadhal panna
Ennam varaati
Thitti rendu vaartha sollu
Enna paaraati
Athuvana kaatukkulla
Aaa…aaa…haa…aaa…..
Athuvana kaatukkula
Othayila irukken
Naan unna nambi irukken
Un echi sora pitcha kettu
Raa pagala naan kedakken
Paenjaakkaa mazha thuliyo mannodu
Naan vaazhndhaakkaa vaazhuvadhu unnodu
Saanjaakkaa saaivadhu un tholodu
Moochu onjaakkaa oivadhu un maarbodu
Yen yaethathukkum yerakkathukkum
Enna kora
Naan saethukkulla poothu vandha
Senthaamara
Onna oruthalaiyaa kaadhalichaa
Tharuthalaiyaa sollu dhora
When it rains, the raindrop belongs to the earth.
If I live, I will live only with you.
If I lean, it will be on your shoulder.
When my breath fades, it will rest upon your chest.
In my shape and my form,
what is lacking?
I am a red lotus
that blossomed from the mud.
If I love you all on my own,
does that make me worthless? Tell me, my lord.
When it rains, the raindrop belongs to the earth.
If I live, I will live only with you.
Did this girl ask you
for riches and lands?
A simple dot on my forehead
is enough for me, my beloved.
Against the cold wind and rain,
did she ask for a blanket?
The warmth of holding you tight
is enough, my beloved.
You strong, grown man,
Aa... aa... haa... aa...
You strong, grown man,
lift your eyes and look at me.
There are tears in my eyes.
All the purity I have guarded so long,
I will pour out for you in a basket.
When it rains, the raindrop belongs to the earth.
If I live, I will live only with you.
If I lean, it will be on your shoulder.
When my breath fades, it will rest upon your chest.
If you tie the three knots of the wedding thread,
I will be your wife.
I will need a three-cubit rope to hang myself
if I cannot have you.
If you feel no desire
to hold me and love me,
at least scold me with a couple of words,
and I will take it as praise!
Deep inside the desolate woods...
Aa... aa... haa... aa...
Deep inside the desolate woods,
I am all alone.
I have placed all my trust in you.
Begging for the food tasted by your lips,
I lie waiting day and night.
When it rains, the raindrop belongs to the earth.
If I live, I will live only with you.
If I lean, it will be on your shoulder.
When my breath fades, it will rest upon your chest.
In my shape and my form,
what is lacking?
I am a red lotus
that blossomed from the mud.
If I love you all on my own,
does that make me worthless? Tell me, my lord.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song expresses deep, unconditional devotion and unrequited or intense romantic yearning of a woman for her beloved. She compares her existence to a raindrop merging into the earth or a lotus blooming out of mud, emphasizing that her life and final breath belong solely to him. She demands no riches, blankets, or luxury—only his warmth, attention, and presence, stating that even a tiny bindi on her forehead and his embrace are more than enough to sustain her life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagathal)

“Paenjaakkaa mazha thuliyo mannodu / Naan saethukkulla poothu vandha Senthaamara”

Compares rain falling onto the soil to her life being intertwined with her lover, and compares herself to a red lotus blooming out of mud.

Rhyme / Monai & Ethirai (Second letter rhyme)

“Paenjaakkaa / Naan / Saanjaakkaa / Moochu”

The second letters 'n' in 'Paenjaakkaa', 'Naan', 'Saanjaakkaa', and 'Moochu' create a strong rhythmic flow across consecutive lines.

Anaphora (Repetition for emphasis)

“Paenjaakkaa... Saanjaakkaa... Moochu onjaakkaa...”

The conditional suffix '-aakkaa' is repeatedly used across multiple lines to construct parallel poetic assertions.

Contrast / Antithesis

“Moonu mudi kairu potta... Moonu mozha kaiyurum venum Neeyum illaati”

Contrasts the sacred thread of marriage ('Moonu mudi kairu') with the rope of death/suicide ('Moonu mozha kaiyurum') if he is not present in her life.

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Trivia

The music for the film 'Kangaroo' (2015), directed by Samy, was composed by popular playback singer Srinivas, marking one of his notable full soundtrack albums as a music composer in Tamil cinema, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu.

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