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Lyrics & meaning

Perazhagu Meni

From Vatathukkul Chadhuram · 1978

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Vatathukkul Chadhuram
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
27 Oct 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Perazhagu maeni konden
Oor pugazha aada vandhen
Paarppadharkkum rasippadharkkum
Kaaval enna veli enna
Perazhagu maeni konden
Oor pugazha aada vandhen
Paarppadharkkum rasippadharkkum
Kaaval enna veli enna
Naan siritha nerathilae
Naan ninaitha vaazhkkai illai
Naan valarndha paadhaiyilae
Naalu pakkam veli illai
Paasathukku manadhai vaithen
Vaazhvadharkku azhagai vaithen
Un uravin aadharavil
Kaalam endrum magizhndhiruppen
Perazhagu maeni konden
Oor pugazha aada vandhen
Paarppadharkkum rasippadharkkum
Kaaval enna veli enna
Vattathukkul sadhuram undu
Sadhurathil vattam undu
Ullathukkul ullam endru
Ondru patta pinaippum undu
Kodi malar vaangi vandhu
Koondhal thannil sootti vaithen
Vaazha vaithu paarppadhondrae
Ezhai endhan aasaiyammaa
Perazhagu maeni konden
Oor pugazha aada vandhen
Paarppadharkkum rasippadharkkum
Kaaval enna veli enna
I was blessed with a beautiful body,
I came to dance and win the world's praise.
Just to watch and admire,
Why does one need a guard or a fence?
I was blessed with a beautiful body,
I came to dance and win the world's praise.
Just to watch and admire,
Why does one need a guard or a fence?
Even when I smiled,
Life was not what I had dreamed.
Along the path where I grew up,
There was no fence on any side to protect me.
I saved my heart for true love,
And used my beauty to survive.
With the comfort of your bond,
I will be happy forever.
I was blessed with a beautiful body,
I came to dance and win the world's praise.
Just to watch and admire,
Why does one need a guard or a fence?
There is a square inside a circle,
And a circle inside a square.
Like one heart within another,
There is a deep bond that joins us as one.
I bought countless flowers,
And wore them in my hair.
To help you thrive and watch you live well
Is the only wish of this poor girl.
I was blessed with a beautiful body,
I came to dance and win the world's praise.
Just to watch and admire,
Why does one need a guard or a fence?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Perazhagu maeni konden' expresses the poignant internal reflections of a woman whose beauty and dancing talents are displayed publicly for others to admire. Despite the fame, public admiration, and financial necessity of her profession, her internal world lacks genuine emotional warmth and boundary security. She contrasts the superficial delight of performance with her deeply felt desire for true love, emotional shelter, and meaningful human connection. In the second half, the imagery of geometric shapes (a square within a circle and vice versa) serves as a metaphor for complex, interconnected emotional bonds and destinies. The song captures a deeply personal longing to find solace in a supportive relationship and to selflessly wish happiness for her loved ones despite her own humble or tragic circumstances.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhetorical Question

Kaaval enna veli enna

The line asks 'Kaaval enna veli enna' (What guard is needed, what fence is needed?), emphasizing the exposed and vulnerable nature of a public performer's life.

Paradox / Geometric Metaphor

Vattathukkul sadhuram undu

'Vattathukkul sadhuram undu, Sadhurathil vattam undu' uses contradictory geometric positioning to represent the intricate, overlapping nature of human relationships and life's complexities.

Anaphora / Initial Rhyme (Monaai)

Naan siritha nerathilae

Repetition of 'Naan' at the beginning of consecutive lines ('Naan siritha', 'Naan ninaitha', 'Naan valarndha') creates rhythmic emphasis on her personal narrative.

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Trivia

The song is from the 1978 Tamil film 'Vattathukkul Chadhuram', directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The music for this movie was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable vocal rendition by S. Janaki. The lyrics were penned by Panchu Arunachalam, known for blending simple language with profound emotional depth.

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