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Lyrics & meaning

Seevi Mudichu Singarichu

From Padikkadha Medhai · 1960

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
T. Soundararajan
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Padikkadha Medhai1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Seevi mudichu singaarichuCombing your hair and decking up nicely
Sevandha neththiyil pottum vachuPlacing a bindi on your fair forehead
Aaval theera maappillai azhagaiTo satisfy your yearning, the groom's handsome charm
Alli parugiya kanni pennaeO maiden who drank it all in completely
Kanni peenae… haeiO maiden girl... hey
Male
Seevi mudichu singaarichuCombing your hair and decking up nicely
Sevandha neththiyil pottum vachuPlacing a bindi on your fair forehead
Aaval theera maappillai azhagaiTo satisfy your yearning, the groom's handsome charm
Alli parugiya kanni pennaeO maiden who drank it all in completely
Male
Seevi mudichu singaarichuCombing your hair and decking up nicely
Sevandha neththiyil pottum vachuPlacing a bindi on your fair forehead
Aaval theera maappillai azhagaiTo satisfy your yearning, the groom's handsome charm
Alli parugiya kanni pennaeO maiden who drank it all in completely
Kanni peenae… haaiO maiden girl... haai
Male
Paarvaiyaalae kanni pottiyaDid you set a trap with your gaze?
Adhil pakkuvamaa maappillaiyaiIn that, cleverly did you tie up the groom?
Pinni pottiyaa ahaaiDid you braid him in? Ahaai
Paarvaiyaalae kanni pottiyaDid you set a trap with your gaze?
Adhil pakkuvamaa maappillaiyaiIn that, cleverly did you tie up the groom?
Pinni pottiyaaDid you braid him in?
Bayamum vetkamum thalli pottiyaaDid you push away your fear and shyness?
Bayamum vetkamum thalli pottiyaaDid you push away your fear and shyness?
Sirichu pallai kaattiyae manasai killi pottiyaaDid you smile showing your teeth and pinch his heart?
Male
Seevi mudichu singaarichuCombing your hair and decking up nicely
Sevandha neththiyil pottum vachuPlacing a bindi on your fair forehead
Aaval theera maappillai azhagaiTo satisfy your yearning, the groom's handsome charm
Alli parugiya kanni pennaeO maiden who drank it all in completely
Kanni peenae… haeiO maiden girl... hey
Male
Arjunarum vandhu vittaar alli raaniArjuna has arrived, O Queen Alli!
Andha aanazhagarodu saerndhuTogether with that handsome man
Vaazha pora neeYou are going to live your life
Arjunarum vandhu vittaar alli raaniArjuna has arrived, O Queen Alli!
Andha aanazhagarodu saerndhuTogether with that handsome man
Vaazha pora neeYou are going to live your life
Naan kachidhamaa solluvadhaiWhat I am telling you precisely
Konjam gavaniListen to it a little bit
Naan kachidhamaa solliuadhaiWhat I am telling you precisely
Konjam gavaniListen to it a little bit
Konja kaalathilae…In a short period of time...
Konja kaalathilae kulandhai thanaiIn a short period of time, a child of your own
Konja venum neeYou ought to cuddle and fondle
Male
Seevi mudichu singaarichuCombing your hair and decking up nicely
Sevandha neththiyil pottum vachuPlacing a bindi on your fair forehead
Aaval theera maappillai azhagaiTo satisfy your yearning, the groom's handsome charm
Alli parugiya kanni pennaeO maiden who drank it all in completely
Kanni peenae… haeiO maiden girl... hey
Male
Neththi melae oththa kan illaeHe doesn't have a single eye on his forehead
Kovam pothukittu varuvadhaalaeBecause anger bursts out uncontrollably
Palanumae illaeThere is no use at all
Vevve vevve veVevve vevve ve
Neththi melae oththa kan illaeHe doesn't have a single eye on his forehead
Kovam pothukittu varuvadhaalaeBecause anger bursts out uncontrollably
Palanumae illae avarThere is no use at all, he...
Pithum irukkudhu nenjukkullaeHas craziness inside his heart too
Ptthum irukkudhu nenjukkullaeHas craziness inside his heart too
Adhu thandhidum thollai unakkuThe trouble that it gives you
Thaanga mudiyallaeYou won't be able to bear it!
Male
Seevi mudichu singaarichuCombing your hair and decking up nicely
Sevandha neththiyil pottum vachuPlacing a bindi on your fair forehead
Aaval theera maappillai azhagaiTo satisfy your yearning, the groom's handsome charm
Alli parugiya kanni pennaeO maiden who drank it all in completely
Kanni peenae… haeiO maiden girl... hey

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful wedding/teasing song from 'Padikkadha Medhai' (1960) features characters lightheartedly teasing a newly adorned bride about her handsome groom. The singer describes how the bride has dressed up elegantly with groomed hair and a bright bindi, eagerly drinking in her husband's good looks. The song playfully accuses her of casting a spell on the groom with her glances and casting aside all her coyness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Seevi mudichu singaarichu / Sevandha neththiyil pottum vachu

Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'Seevi' and 'Sevandha' ('v' sound matching phonetically/metrically in Tamil prosody).

Metaphor

Arjunarum vandhu vittaar alli raani

Comparing the bride to Queen Alli and the groom to Arjuna ('Arjunarum vandhu vittaar alli raani').

Hyperbole & Allusion

Neththi melae oththa kan illae

Playfully comparing the groom's short temper to Lord Shiva ('Neththi melae oththa kan illae').

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Trivia

'Padikkadha Medhai' (1960) features music composed by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki. The lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi, capturing authentic folk and marriage celebration tropes.

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