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Lyrics & meaning

Pudichirukka

From Margazhi Thingal · 2023

Lyricist
Isaignani Ilayaraja
Singers
Rajaganapathy, Ananya Bhat
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Margazhi Thingal2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
PudichirukkaDo you like it?
Female :PudichikichuFemale: I liked it / It caught on
Male :PadippavittuMale: Leaving studies behind...
Female :PadichukichuFemale: It learned / It caught on
Male
PudichirukkaDo you like it?
Female :PudichikichuFemale: I liked it / It caught on
Male :PadippavittuMale: Leaving studies behind...
Female :PadichukichuFemale: It learned / It caught on
Male
Edhirukku edhira thodangiyadhuIt began face-to-face in opposition
Pudhirukku pudhira thodargiradhuIt continues as a puzzle following a puzzle
Female
Pottikki potti adipudithaanIt was a fierce struggle and competition
Paathu naan thinnen ottikiduchuI watched and absorbed it, and it stuck with me
Male
Irandu manangalin parisam vendumenaDesiring the touch of two hearts
Viralgalum virumbudhaeEven the fingers long for it
Female
Lala la laalaLala la laala
Male
Kannukkul sikkuma kattukuyilCan a wild cuckoo be captured within the eyes?
Female
Satta thittam nirkka vendumRules and regulations should halt
Veetukkullae mattumOnly inside the home
Male
PudichirukkaDo you like it?
Female :PudichikichuFemale: I liked it / It caught on
Male :PadippavittuMale: Leaving studies behind...
Female :PadichukichuFemale: It learned / It caught on
Male
PudichirukkaDo you like it?
PudichirukkaDo you like it?
PudichirukkaDo you like it?
PudichirukkaDo you like it?
Male
Thullalum killalum nadakattumaeLet the bouncing and teasing happen
Konjalum minjalum thodarattumaeLet the coaxing and overcoming continue
Female
Kattukull kottamum kudhikattumaeLet the fun and jumping happen within bounds
Aattamum pattamum kalaiattumaeLet the dance and celebrations flourish
Male
Koottai vittu iru paravaiLeaving the nest, two birds
Thanimayil kulavudhae konjudhaeAre cooing and cuddling in solitude
Female
Lala la laalaLala la laala
Male
Thavikkira thavippum thaalavillaiThe agonizing yearning is unbearable
Female :Suttrusoozhal suthamaaga othupogavillaiFemale: The surrounding environment does not suit at all
Male
PudichirukkaDo you like it?
Female :PudichikichuFemale: I liked it / It caught on
Male :PadippavittuMale: Leaving studies behind...
Female :PadichukichuFemale: It learned / It caught on

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Pudichirukka from the film Margazhi Thingal (2023) is a vibrant and playful romantic duet depicting two lovers navigating their burgeoning feelings. The song begins with rhythmic wordplay about liking each other and setting aside formal thoughts, showing how their initial opposition and rivalry gradually blossomed into a mysterious and deep bond. The lovers express a desire to break away from societal rules and family constraints, comparing themselves to birds escaping a cage to savor tender moments together. Despite the challenges of an unsupportive environment, their deep longing for warmth, touch, and companionship prevails.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Edhirukku edhira thodangiyadhu / Pudhirukku pudhira thodargiradhu

Rhyming of second consonant/vowel sounds in Edhirukku and Pudhirukku across adjacent lines.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Koottai vittu iru paravai

Comparing the young lovers escaping societal confines to two birds leaving their cage to experience freedom.

Wordplay & Rhyming Verb Patterns

Female :Pudichikichu / Male :Padippavittu / Female :Padichukichu

Rhythmic phonetic mirroring using catchy sound-alike verbs like Pudichikichu and Padichukichu in a playful duet interaction.

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Trivia

Margazhi Thingal (2023) marks the directorial debut of Manoj Bharathiraja, son of legendary director Bharathiraja. Maestro Ilaiyaraaja composed the music and penned the lyrics for this track.

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