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Lyrics & meaning

Ramasamy Thoodhan Enthan Peru

From Maruthi · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Tiruchi Loganathan, Latha
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Maruthi1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ramasamy thoothan enthan peru peruMy name is Ramasamy's messenger, yes my name.
Rasaa neeyum tholil yaeri paaru paaruOh king, climb onto my shoulders and take a look, take a look!
Adadaa rail-u vaigai mail-u kukkukukukkoooOh my, like a train, like the Vaigai Mail, ku-ku-ku-kooo!
Ramasamy thoothan enthan peru peruMy name is Ramasamy's messenger, yes my name.
Rasaa neeyum tholil yaeri paaru paaruOh king, climb onto my shoulders and take a look, take a look!
Adadaa rail-u vaigai mail-u kukkukukukkoooOh my, like a train, like the Vaigai Mail, ku-ku-ku-kooo!
Female
Vaanil midhakkum megangalai marakkumForgetting even the clouds floating in the sky,
LIC building idhuthaanThis is the LIC building!
Male :Seedhiyai thedi eththanaiyo maadiMale: Searching for Seetha across so many stories and floors,
Thaavi thaavi paranthavan naanI am the one who leaped and flew across.
Female
Unga perumai unga thiramaiYour greatness and your skill!
Male :Appappaa ellaamae raman magimaiMale: Oh my, it is all the greatness of Lord Rama.
Female :Annae rompa adakkamFemale: Brother, you are so humble!
Male :Adhuthaan namma osaththumMale: That humbleness is indeed our true height.
Male
Ramasamy thoothan enthan peru peruMy name is Ramasamy's messenger, yes my name.
Thanjavur-u thavila neeyum paaru paaruLook at this Thanjavur drum yourself, look!
Idhuthaan melam adichchaa thaalam dumdumdumdumdumThis is the drum, when struck it beats to rhythm, dum dum dum dum dum!
Female
Paaththaa enakku payamaa irukkuLooking at it makes me scared,
Raatsasa raattinaththaalBecause of this giant Ferris wheel!
Male :Podaa payale unakkenna kavalaiMale: Hey boy! What worry do you have,
Pakkaththila naan irukkenthaanWhen I am right beside you?
Female
Vattamadippom kottamadippomWe will circle around and make merry!
Male :Ovvonnaa ovvonnaa kandu kalippomMale: We will see and enjoy every single thing one by one!
Female :Aahaa thanga radhamthaanFemale: Aha, it is like a golden chariot!
Male :Azhagae thani vidhamthaanMale: Its beauty is of a unique kind!
Female
Ramasamy thoothan enthan peru peruMy name is Ramasamy's messenger, yes my name.
Unnai polae nanban ingae yaaru yaaruWho here is a friend like you, who is there?
Inthaa unakku inikkum ice cream jil jil jil jilHere is sweet ice cream for you, icy cold, cold, cold!
Male :Aahaa aahaak aahaahaakMale: Aha aha aha!
Female
Paal pol sirikkum panju pol kudhikkumSmiling like milk, bouncing like cotton wool,
Paarungannae neerveezhchchiLook brother, it is a waterfall!
Male :Naattil idhu pol neervalam irunthaalMale: If the nation has water wealth like this,
Yaeridaathu vilaivaasiThe cost of living will never rise!
Female
Theeni irukku paththu dhinusuThere are ten types of snacks here,
Male :Appappaa appalam rompa perusuMale: Wow, this appalam is so huge!
Female :Paarththaa enakku bayamthaanFemale: Looking at it frightens me!
Male :Sollu raama jeyamthaanMale: Just chant 'Rama Jayam' (Victory to Rama)!
Male
Ramasamy thoothan enthan peru peruMy name is Ramasamy's messenger, yes my name.
Female :Unnai polae nanban ingae yaaru yaaruFemale: Who here is a friend like you, who is there?
Both :Inainthae iruppom idhu pol sirippomBoth: We will stay united and laugh together like this!
Hahaahaahaa…..haahaahaahaa….Hahaahaahaa…..haahaahaahaa….
Hahaahaahaa…..haahaahaahaa….Hahaahaahaa…..haahaahaahaa….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and upbeat song from the 1986 film 'Maruthi' features Hanuman (referred to as Ramasamy's messenger) showcasing various sights and modern marvels to a young companion. Blending devotional mythology with urban discovery, Hanuman carries the child on his shoulders while pointing out landmarks like the LIC building, traditional Thanjavur drums, giant wheels, and lush waterfalls. Through witty commentary and cheerful banter, the song highlights themes of friendship, humility, and the protective bond Hanuman offers while humorously reflecting on modern life and economic stability.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia (Oli Kurippu)

Adadaa rail-u vaigai mail-u kukkukukukkooo

Use of vocalized sound effects like train whistles ('kukkukukukkooo') and drumbeats ('dumdumdumdumdum') to create vivid auditory imagery.

Simile (Upamai)

Paal pol sirikkum panju pol kudhikkum

The waterfall's white, frothy flow and light movement are visually compared to smiling milk and bouncing cotton wool.

Rhyme / Emona (Edupai / Anupirasam)

Vattamadippom kottamadippom

Rhythmic repetition of rhyming word endings ('vattamadippom' and 'kottamadippom') enhancing the joyful cadence.

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Trivia

In 'Maruthi' (1986), veteran playback singer Tiruchi Loganathan delivered a rare late-career performance in this song composed by the Shankar-Ganesh duo with lyrics by Vaali, blending mythological imagery with contemporary 1980s urban Madras landmarks like the LIC building.

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