Samaiyalukkum Maiyalukkum
From Pennai Vazha Vidungal · 1969
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Details
- Pennai Vazha Vidungal1969
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Samaiyalukkum maiyalukkum | Between cooking and infatuation |
| Samaiyalukkum maiyalukkum | Between cooking and infatuation |
| Oorezhuththu Bedham | There is only a single letter difference |
| Oorezhuththu Bedham | There is only a single letter difference |
| Naam sarasamaaga pesikkittu | We will chat playfully |
| Samaichchiduvom saadham…. | And cook the rice... |
| Sarasamaaga pesikkittu | Chatting playfully |
| Samaichchiduvom saadham….. | We will cook the rice... |
| Female | |
| Samaikkum podhu konja vandhaa | If you come to cuddle while cooking |
| Samaikkum podhu konja vandhaa | If you come to cuddle while cooking |
| Samaiyal varaadhu | Cooking will not turn out right |
| Enakku samaiyal varaadhu | I won't be able to cook |
| Pin Saambhaarilae inippirukkum | Then the sambar will taste sweet |
| Urappirukkaadhu | It won't be spicy |
| Male | |
| Kodhikkum munnae irakki vachchaalae | If taken off the stove before boiling |
| Kodhikkum munnae irakki vachchaa | If taken off before boiling |
| Kuzhambu varaadhu | The curry won't turn out well |
| Purushan konjum podhu vilagi ninnaa | If a wife steps away when her husband tries to cuddle |
| Kudumbam iraadhu….. | The family will not flourish... |
| Kudumbam iraadhu….. | The family will not flourish... |
| Male | |
| Aaraaro…..aariraro…. | Lullaby vocalization... |
| Aaraaro…..aariraro…. | Lullaby vocalization... |
| Female :Laallaala laa laalaalaa | Female: Laallaala laa laalaalaa |
| Aahaa mmm mm mmheem heeheem | Aahaa mmm mm mmheem heeheem |
| Male :…………….. | Male: (Instrumental pause / humming) |
| Female | |
| Purushanukku manaividhaanae | To a husband, his wife is indeed |
| Sarkkarai pongal….. | Sweet pongal... |
| Purushanukku manaividhaanae | To a husband, his wife is indeed |
| Sarkkarai pongal….. | Sweet pongal... |
| Adhai pottu vaikkum | The plate on which it is served |
| Thattudhaanae pengalin kangal | Is indeed the eyes of women |
| Adhai pottu vaikkum | The plate on which it is served |
| Thattudhaanae pengalin kangal | Is indeed the eyes of women |
| Male | |
| Pongal polae inikkum pengal | Women who are sweet like pongal |
| Pongal polae inikkum pengal | Women who are sweet like pongal |
| Eththanai peru | How many of them are there? |
| Ammaa eththanai peru | Oh my, how many of them are there? |
| Indha bhoomiyilae unnai pola | On this earth, like you |
| Inippavar yaaru….inippavar yaaru…. | Who is sweeter? Who is sweeter? |
| Male | |
| So sweet you darling | So sweet you darling |
| Female | |
| Samaikkum podhu konja vandhaa | If you come to cuddle while cooking |
| Samaiyal varaadhu | Cooking will not turn out right |
| Ahaa haa Samaiyal varaadhu | Aha ha cooking will not turn out right |
| Male | |
| Pirandha veettu ninaivillaadha | Without thoughts of her birth home |
| Pirandha veettu ninaivillaadha | Without thoughts of her birth home |
| Pengalai polae | Like some women |
| Sila pengalai polae | Like a few women |
| Thaan pugundha veettil pasiyai theerkkum | Who satisfy hunger in their marital home |
| Kaaigalai Paaru | Look at those hands / vegetables |
| Female | |
| Pirandha veedu pengal vaazhvil | A woman's birth home in her life |
| Saththiram dhaanae | Is merely a temporary inn |
| Pirandha veedu pengal vaazhvil | A woman's birth home in her life |
| Saththiram dhaanae | Is merely a temporary inn |
| Endrum pugundha idam sondhamennum | That her marital home is her true place forever |
| Saaththiram dhaanae | Is the established law |
| Pugundha idam sondhamennum | That her marital home is her true place forever |
| Saaththiram dhaanae | Is the established law |
சமையலுக்கும் மையலுக்கும்
சமையலுக்கும் மையலுக்கும்
ஓரெழுத்து பேதம் ஓரெழுத்து பேதம்
நாம் சரசமாகப் பேசிக்கிட்டு
சமைச்சிடுவோம் சாதம்
சரசமாகப் பேசிக்கிட்டு
சமைச்சிடுவோம் சாதம்
Between cooking and infatuation
Between cooking and infatuation
There is only a single letter difference
There is only a single letter difference
We will chat playfully
And cook the rice...
Chatting playfully
We will cook the rice...
சமைக்கும்போது கொஞ்ச வந்தா
சமைக்கும்போது கொஞ்ச வந்தா
சமையல் வராது
எனக்கு சமையல் வராது
பின் சாம்பாரிலே இனிப்பிருக்கும்
உரப்பிருக்காது
If you come to cuddle while cooking
If you come to cuddle while cooking
Cooking will not turn out right
I won't be able to cook
Then the sambar will taste sweet
It won't be spicy
கொதிக்கும் முன்னே இறக்கி வச்சாலே
கொதிக்கும் முன்னே இறக்கி வச்சா
குழம்பு வராது
புருஷன் கொஞ்சும்போது விலகி நின்னா
குடும்பம் இராது......குடும்பம் இராது.....
If taken off the stove before boiling
If taken off before boiling
The curry won't turn out well
If a wife steps away when her husband tries to cuddle
The family will not flourish...
The family will not flourish...
ஆராரோ.................ஆரிரரோ......................
ஆராரோ.................ஆரிரரோ........................
லால்லால லா லாலாலா
ஆஹா ம்ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்ஹீம் ஹீஹீம்
............................
Lullaby vocalization...
Lullaby vocalization...
Female: Laallaala laa laalaalaa
Aahaa mmm mm mmheem heeheem
Male: (Instrumental pause / humming)
புருஷனுக்கு மனைவிதானே
சர்க்கரைப் பொங்கல்.....
புருஷனுக்கு மனைவிதானே
சர்க்கரைப் பொங்கல்
அதைப் போட்டு வைக்கும்
தட்டுதானே பெண்களின் கண்கள்
அதைப் போட்டு வைக்கும்
தட்டுதானே பெண்களின் கண்கள்
To a husband, his wife is indeed
Sweet pongal...
To a husband, his wife is indeed
Sweet pongal...
The plate on which it is served
Is indeed the eyes of women
The plate on which it is served
Is indeed the eyes of women
பொங்கல் போலே இனிக்கும் பெண்கள்
பொங்கல் போலே இனிக்கும் பெண்கள்
எத்தனைப் பேரு அம்மா எத்தனைப் பேரு
இந்தப் பூமியிலே உன்னைப்போல
இனிப்பவர் யாரு.......இனிப்பவர் யாரு.....
Women who are sweet like pongal
Women who are sweet like pongal
How many of them are there?
Oh my, how many of them are there?
On this earth, like you
Who is sweeter? Who is sweeter?
சோ ஸ்வீட் யூ டார்லிங்
So sweet you darling
சமைக்கும்போது கொஞ்ச வந்தா
சமையல் வராது
ஆஹா ஹா சமையல் வராது
If you come to cuddle while cooking
Cooking will not turn out right
Aha ha cooking will not turn out right
பிறந்த வீட்டு நினைவில்லாத
பிறந்த வீட்டு நினைவில்லாத
பெண்களைப்போலே
சில பெண்களைப்போலே
தான் புகுந்த வீட்டில் பசியைத் தீர்க்கும்
காய்களைப் பாரு
Without thoughts of her birth home
Without thoughts of her birth home
Like some women
Like a few women
Who satisfy hunger in their marital home
Look at those hands / vegetables
பிறந்த வீடு பெண்கள் வாழ்வில்
சத்திரம்தானே
பிறந்த வீடு பெண்கள் வாழ்வில்
சத்திரம்தானே......
என்றும் புகுந்த இடம் சொந்தமென்னும்
சாத்திரம்தானே
புகுந்த இடம் சொந்தமென்னும்
சாத்திரம்தானே......
A woman's birth home in her life
Is merely a temporary inn
A woman's birth home in her life
Is merely a temporary inn
That her marital home is her true place forever
Is the established law
That her marital home is her true place forever
Is the established law
சமையலுக்கும் மையலுக்கும்
சமையலுக்கும் மையலுக்கும்
ஓரெழுத்து பேதம் ஓரெழுத்து பேதம்
நாம் சரசமாகப் பேசிக்கிட்டு
சமைச்சிடுவோம் சாதம்....
Samaiyalukkum maiyalukkum
Between cooking and infatuation
Samaiyalukkum maiyalukkum
Between cooking and infatuation
Oorezhuththu Bedham
There is only a single letter difference
Oorezhuththu Bedham
There is only a single letter difference
Naam sarasamaaga pesikkittu
We will chat playfully
Samaichchiduvom saadham….
And cook the rice...
Sarasamaaga pesikkittu
Chatting playfully
Samaichchiduvom saadham…..
We will cook the rice...
Samaikkum podhu konja vandhaa
If you come to cuddle while cooking
Samaikkum podhu konja vandhaa
If you come to cuddle while cooking
Samaiyal varaadhu
Cooking will not turn out right
Enakku samaiyal varaadhu
I won't be able to cook
Pin Saambhaarilae inippirukkum
Then the sambar will taste sweet
Urappirukkaadhu
It won't be spicy
Kodhikkum munnae irakki vachchaalae
If taken off the stove before boiling
Kodhikkum munnae irakki vachchaa
If taken off before boiling
Kuzhambu varaadhu
The curry won't turn out well
Purushan konjum podhu vilagi ninnaa
If a wife steps away when her husband tries to cuddle
Kudumbam iraadhu…..
The family will not flourish...
Kudumbam iraadhu…..
The family will not flourish...
Aaraaro…..aariraro….
Lullaby vocalization...
Aaraaro…..aariraro….
Lullaby vocalization...
Female :Laallaala laa laalaalaa
Female: Laallaala laa laalaalaa
Aahaa mmm mm mmheem heeheem
Aahaa mmm mm mmheem heeheem
Male :……………..
Male: (Instrumental pause / humming)
Purushanukku manaividhaanae
To a husband, his wife is indeed
Sarkkarai pongal…..
Sweet pongal...
Purushanukku manaividhaanae
To a husband, his wife is indeed
Sarkkarai pongal…..
Sweet pongal...
Adhai pottu vaikkum
The plate on which it is served
Thattudhaanae pengalin kangal
Is indeed the eyes of women
Adhai pottu vaikkum
The plate on which it is served
Thattudhaanae pengalin kangal
Is indeed the eyes of women
Pongal polae inikkum pengal
Women who are sweet like pongal
Pongal polae inikkum pengal
Women who are sweet like pongal
Eththanai peru
How many of them are there?
Ammaa eththanai peru
Oh my, how many of them are there?
Indha bhoomiyilae unnai pola
On this earth, like you
Inippavar yaaru….inippavar yaaru….
Who is sweeter? Who is sweeter?
So sweet you darling
So sweet you darling
Samaikkum podhu konja vandhaa
If you come to cuddle while cooking
Samaiyal varaadhu
Cooking will not turn out right
Ahaa haa Samaiyal varaadhu
Aha ha cooking will not turn out right
Pirandha veettu ninaivillaadha
Without thoughts of her birth home
Pirandha veettu ninaivillaadha
Without thoughts of her birth home
Pengalai polae
Like some women
Sila pengalai polae
Like a few women
Thaan pugundha veettil pasiyai theerkkum
Who satisfy hunger in their marital home
Kaaigalai Paaru
Look at those hands / vegetables
Pirandha veedu pengal vaazhvil
A woman's birth home in her life
Saththiram dhaanae
Is merely a temporary inn
Pirandha veedu pengal vaazhvil
A woman's birth home in her life
Saththiram dhaanae
Is merely a temporary inn
Endrum pugundha idam sondhamennum
That her marital home is her true place forever
Saaththiram dhaanae
Is the established law
Pugundha idam sondhamennum
That her marital home is her true place forever
Saaththiram dhaanae
Is the established law
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Samaiyalukkum Maiyalukkum' from 'Pennai Vazha Vidungal' (1969), penned by Kannadasan, playfully blends culinary metaphors with marital intimacy and romance. The lyricist establishes a clever wordplay between 'samaiyal' (cooking) and 'maiyal' (romance/infatuation), showing how playful affectionate interruptions during daily chores reflect the warmth and harmony of family life. As the song transitions, it highlights traditional cultural themes regarding marriage. Kannadasan compares a loving wife to 'sarkkarai pongal' (sweet rice) and contrasts her parental home ('saththiram' or temporary inn) with her marital home ('saaththiram' or sacred code/law), underscoring her devotion to building a life with her husband.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Wordplay / Rhyme (Edhugai & Phonetic Similarity)
“Samaiyalukkum maiyalukkum”
Kannadasan links 'Samaiyal' (cooking) and 'Maiyal' (infatuation), pointing out 'Oorezhuththu Bedham' (a single Tamil letter difference).
Simile (Upamai)
“Purushanukku manaividhaanae Sarkkarai pongal”
Compares a devoted wife to the sweet South Indian delicacy 'Sarkkarai Pongal'.
Pun / Contrast (Sledai)
“Pirandha veedu pengal vaazhvil Saththiram dhaanae ... Endrum pugundha idam sondhamennum Saaththiram dhaanae”
Plays on phonetically similar words 'Saththiram' (a temporary choultry/inn) and 'Saaththiram' (tradition/law) to differentiate between natal and marital homes.
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Trivia
Kannadasan's clever contrast between 'Saththiram' (inn) and 'Saaththiram' (scriptural law) in this song became a celebrated linguistic example in Tamil cinema, illustrating how profound cultural commentary on marriage could be woven effortlessly into lighthearted romantic duets.
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