Sikkadha Meenum
From Kalaivanan · 1959
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Details
- Kalaivanan1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Sithaadai kattugira singaari valaiyil | In the net of the stylish beauty wearing a silk dress, |
| Thedi vandhu vizhadha meenyedhu ulagil | Is there any fish in the world that won't seek and fall into it? |
| Female :Ho o o o | Female : Ho o o o |
| Vithara pechu veenaaga yengha | Why waste time with grand talk? |
| Velaiyai olungha paarungha neengha | Do your job properly. |
| Chorus | |
| Sikkadha meenum vandhu sikka venum | The uncaught fish must come and get caught, |
| Valaiyil sikka venum | It must get caught in the net. |
| Deivam namakku thunai nikka venum | God must stand by as our support, |
| Thunai nikka venum | Must stand by as support. |
| Chorus | |
| Sikkadha meenum vandhu sikka venum | The uncaught fish must come and get caught, |
| Valaiyil sikka venum | It must get caught in the net. |
| Deivam namakku thunai nikka venum | God must stand by as our support, |
| Thunai nikka venum | Must stand by as support. |
| Female | |
| Annam pol en odam oiyyaramaghave | Like a swan, my boat gently, |
| Asaindhaadi pogudhe | Moves and sways along. |
| Annam pol en odam oiyyaramaghave | Like a swan, my boat gently, |
| Asaindhaadi pogudhe | Moves and sways along. |
| Female | |
| Singhara thendral themaanghu paadudhe | The beautiful breeze sings a melody, |
| Sillendru alaigal kaithaalam podudhe | The cool waves clap their hands in rhythm. |
| Ennadha ennam en manasu ennudhe | What thoughts my heart is pondering, |
| Ennai ariyamalae inba valai pinnudhae | Without my knowledge, a net of bliss is being woven. |
| Female | |
| Annam pol ahaa | Like a swan, aha! |
| Annam pol ho ho | Like a swan, ho ho! |
| Annam pol en odam oiyyaramaghave | Like a swan, my boat gently, |
| Asaindhaadi pogudhe | Moves and sways along. |
| Female | |
| Ha..aa..aaa…ha…aaa.. | Ha..aa..aaa…ha…aaa.. |
| Male | |
| Pengalum kandu aasai kollum | A beauty that even women would admire, |
| Perazhagulla pennae | O woman of immense beauty! |
| Unadhu per enna …oor enna | What is your name and what is your town? |
| Female | |
| Gangai karaiyin meenavan thalaivan | The fisherman chief on the banks of the Ganges, |
| Anbu selvi parimalagandhi | Beloved daughter Parimalagandhi, |
| Naanaiyaa…naanaiyaa | Is it me, sir... is it me? |
| Male | |
| Asthinapuriyin arasan ennai | The king of Hastinapur, who brought me, |
| Akkarai serthaen aavalai neeyum | Across the river; will you fulfill my desire, |
| Theerppaaya… theerppaaya | Will you fulfill it... will you fulfill it? |
| Female :Arai nodikullae akkarai serppaen | Female : I will take you across to the other shore within half a second, |
| Padaginil yeri paavaiyen samarthai | Step into the boat and witness this girl's skill, |
| Paaraiyaaa …neeyum paaraiyaa | See for yourself, sir... see for yourself! |
| Male | |
| Ho o o odam thallum oiyyari | Ho o o, stylish beauty steering the boat, |
| Naan urugurenae aasai meeri | I am melting with overflowing desire, |
| Paadum kuyilae aadum mayilae | O singing cuckoo, dancing peacock, |
| Vaadurenae naan unnaale | I am pining because of you. |
| Odam thallum oiyaari | Stylish beauty steering the boat, |
| Naan urugurenae aasai meeri | I am melting with overflowing desire, |
| Paadum kuyilae aadum mayilae | O singing cuckoo, dancing peacock, |
| Vaadurenae naan unnaale | I am pining because of you. |
| Odam thallum oiyaari | Stylish beauty steering the boat, |
| Naan urugurenae aasai meeri | I am melting with overflowing desire. |
| Female | |
| Nattai aalum rajaa hoi | O King who rules the country, hoi, |
| Nattai aalum rajaa | O King who rules the country, |
| Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa | This is a rose that lives on a bed, |
| Pattai maari pogalaama | Should you stray off path and go away? |
| Saettai neeyum seiyalaama | Should you play pranks like this? |
| Nattai aalum rajaa | O King who rules the country, |
| Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa | This is a rose that lives on a bed, |
| Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa | This is a rose that lives on a bed. |
| Male | |
| Saettai seidhu pattai maari | Playing pranks and straying off path, |
| Sella seidhadhu yaaramma | Who made me do that, dear girl? |
| Un eetti kangalai kelamma | Ask your spear-like eyes, dear girl! |
| Female :Yeikka venaam yedho pesi | Female : Do not delude me talking like this, |
| Ezhai naanum veru saadhi | I am poor and of a different caste. |
| Nattai aalum rajaa | O King who rules the country, |
| Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa | This is a rose that lives on a bed, |
| Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa | This is a rose that lives on a bed. |
| Male | |
| Saadhi samaya baedhamae unmai | What place do caste and religious differences have, |
| Kaadhal munnae yedhamma | In front of true love, my dear? |
| Female :Kaadhal kondaal podhuma naam | Female : Is it enough just to feel love? |
| Needhi marappadhu gnyayamaa | Is it fair for us to forget justice and morality? |
| En saadhi sanathaar thandhai thaayaar | My kinsmen, my father, and mother, |
| Sammadham venama sollungha | Is their consent not required? Tell me! |
| Nattai aalum rajaa | O King who rules the country, |
| Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa | This is a rose that lives on a bed, |
| Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa | This is a rose that lives on a bed. |
| Male | |
| Un pennai manam seiya | To marry your daughter, |
| Unai kori vandhen | I have come seeking you, |
| Sammadham tharavenum sembhavada rajaa | You must grant consent, King of the reddish garment! |
| Un pennai manam seiya | To marry your daughter, |
| Unai kori vandhen | I have come seeking you, |
| Sammadham tharavenum sembhavada rajaa | You must grant consent, King of the reddish garment! |
| Male | |
| Samamdham tharuvadhil thadaiyedhum illai | There is no obstacle in giving consent, |
| Thayavodu ketkkanum ezhai en sollai | But kindly hear this poor man's words. |
| En magalain vayittrilae pirakkindra pillai | If the child born from my daughter's womb, |
| Innaattai arasaalum urimai thandhaale | Is granted the right to rule this country... |
| Chorus | |
| Sikkadha meenum vandhu sikkiyaachu | The fish that wouldn't get caught has finally been caught, |
| Valaiyil sikkiyaachu | Caught in the net, |
| Deivam namakku thunai nikkalaachu | God has come to stand by us as support, |
| Thunai nikkalaachu | Stand by as support. |
| Sikkadha meenum vandhu sikkiyaachu | The fish that wouldn't get caught has finally been caught, |
| Valaiyil sikkiyaachu | Caught in the net, |
| Deivam namakku thunai nikkalaachu | God has come to stand by us as support, |
| Thunai nikkalaachu | Stand by as support. |
ஆண் குழு :
சிக்காத மீனும் வந்து சிக்க வேணும்
வலையில் சிக்க வேணும்
தெய்வம் நமக்குத் துணை நிக்க வேணும்
துணை நிக்க வேணும்
In the net of the stylish beauty wearing a silk dress,
Is there any fish in the world that won't seek and fall into it?
Female : Ho o o o
Why waste time with grand talk?
Do your job properly.
பெண் குழு :
ஹோய் சிக்காத மீனும் வந்து சிக்க வேணும்
வலையில் சிக்க வேணும்
தெய்வம் நமக்குத் துணை நிக்க வேணும்
துணை நிக்க வேணும்
The uncaught fish must come and get caught,
It must get caught in the net.
God must stand by as our support,
Must stand by as support.
சித்தாடை கட்டுகிற சிங்காரி வலையில்
தேடி வந்து விழாத மீனேது உலகில்
ஹோ ஓ ஓ ஓ
வித்தாரப் பேச்சு வீணாக ஏங்க
வேலையை ஒழுங்கா பாருங்க நீங்க
The uncaught fish must come and get caught,
It must get caught in the net.
God must stand by as our support,
Must stand by as support.
சிக்காத மீனும் வந்து சிக்க வேணும்
வலையில் சிக்க வேணும்
தெய்வம் நமக்குத் துணை நிக்க வேணும்
துணை நிக்க வேணும்
Like a swan, my boat gently,
Moves and sways along.
Like a swan, my boat gently,
Moves and sways along.
சிக்காத மீனும் வந்து சிக்க வேணும்
வலையில் சிக்க வேணும்
தெய்வம் நமக்குத் துணை நிக்க வேணும்
துணை நிக்க வேணும்
The beautiful breeze sings a melody,
The cool waves clap their hands in rhythm.
What thoughts my heart is pondering,
Without my knowledge, a net of bliss is being woven.
அன்னம் போல் என் ஓடம் ஒய்யாரமாகவே
அசைந்தாடிப் போகுதே
அன்னம் போல் என் ஓடம் ஒய்யாரமாகவே
அசைந்தாடிப் போகுதே
Like a swan, aha!
Like a swan, ho ho!
Like a swan, my boat gently,
Moves and sways along.
சிங்காரத் தென்றல் தெம்மாங்கு பாடுதே
சில்லென்று அலைகள் கைத்தாளம் போடுதே
எண்ணாத எண்ணம் என் மனசு எண்ணுதே
என்னையறியாமலே இன்ப வலை பின்னுதே
Ha..aa..aaa…ha…aaa..
அன்னம் போல் ஆஹா
அன்னம் போல் ஹோ ஹோ
அன்னம் போல் என் ஓடம் ஒய்யாரமாகவே
அசைந்தாடிப் போகுதே
A beauty that even women would admire,
O woman of immense beauty!
What is your name and what is your town?
ஹா ....ஆஅ..ஆஅ...ஹா...ஆஅ..
The fisherman chief on the banks of the Ganges,
Beloved daughter Parimalagandhi,
Is it me, sir... is it me?
பெண்களும் கண்டு ஆசை கொள்ளும்
பேரழகுள்ள பெண்ணே
உனது பேரென்ன... ஊரென்ன..
The king of Hastinapur, who brought me,
Across the river; will you fulfill my desire,
Will you fulfill it... will you fulfill it?
Female : I will take you across to the other shore within half a second,
Step into the boat and witness this girl's skill,
See for yourself, sir... see for yourself!
கங்கை கரையின் மீனவன் தலைவன்
அன்புச் செல்வி பரிமளகந்தி
நானய்யா ...நானய்யா..
Ho o o, stylish beauty steering the boat,
I am melting with overflowing desire,
O singing cuckoo, dancing peacock,
I am pining because of you.
Stylish beauty steering the boat,
I am melting with overflowing desire,
O singing cuckoo, dancing peacock,
I am pining because of you.
Stylish beauty steering the boat,
I am melting with overflowing desire.
அஸ்தினாபுரியின் அரசன் என்னை
அக்கரை சேர்த்தென் ஆவலை நீயும்
தீர்ப்பாயா...தீர்ப்பாயா....
அரை நொடிக்குள்ளே அக்கரை சேர்ப்பேன்
படகினில் ஏறி பாவையென் சமர்த்தை
பாரய்யா ....நீயும் பாரய்யா...
O King who rules the country, hoi,
O King who rules the country,
This is a rose that lives on a bed,
Should you stray off path and go away?
Should you play pranks like this?
O King who rules the country,
This is a rose that lives on a bed,
This is a rose that lives on a bed.
ஹோ ஓ ஓ ..ஓடம் தள்ளும் ஒய்யாரி
நான் உருகுறேனே ஆசை மீறி
பாடும் குயிலே ஆடும் மயிலே
வாடுறேனே நான் உன்னாலே
ஓடம் தள்ளும் ஒய்யாரி......
நான் உருகுறேனே ஆசை மீறி
பாடும் குயிலே ஆடும் மயிலே
வாடுறேனே நான் உன்னாலே
ஓடம் தள்ளும் ஒய்யாரி......
நான் உருகுறேனே ஆசை மீறி
Playing pranks and straying off path,
Who made me do that, dear girl?
Ask your spear-like eyes, dear girl!
Female : Do not delude me talking like this,
I am poor and of a different caste.
O King who rules the country,
This is a rose that lives on a bed,
This is a rose that lives on a bed.
நாட்டை ஆளும் ராஜா ஹோய்
நாட்டை ஆளும் ராஜா
இது காட்டில் வாழும் ரோஜா
பாட்டை மாறிப் போகலாமா
சேட்டை நீயும் செய்யலாமா
நாட்டை ஆளும் ராஜா
இது காட்டில் வாழும் ரோஜா
இது காட்டில் வாழும் ரோஜா
What place do caste and religious differences have,
In front of true love, my dear?
Female : Is it enough just to feel love?
Is it fair for us to forget justice and morality?
My kinsmen, my father, and mother,
Is their consent not required? Tell me!
O King who rules the country,
This is a rose that lives on a bed,
This is a rose that lives on a bed.
சேட்டை செய்து பாட்டை மாறி
செல்லச் செய்தது யாரம்மா
உன் ஈட்டிக் கண்களை கேளம்மா
ஏய்க்க வேணாம் ஏதோ பேசி
ஏழை நானும் வேறு சாதி....
நாட்டை ஆளும் ராஜா
இது காட்டில் வாழும் ரோஜா
இது காட்டில் வாழும் ரோஜா
To marry your daughter,
I have come seeking you,
You must grant consent, King of the reddish garment!
To marry your daughter,
I have come seeking you,
You must grant consent, King of the reddish garment!
சாதி சமய பேதமே உண்மை
காதல் முன்னே ஏதம்மா
காதல் கொண்டால் போதுமா நாம்
நீதி மறப்பது ஞாயமா
என் சாதி சனத்தார் தந்தை தாயார்
சம்மதம் வேணாமா சொல்லுங்க...
நாட்டை ஆளும் ராஜா
இது காட்டில் வாழும் ரோஜா
இது காட்டில் வாழும் ரோஜா
There is no obstacle in giving consent,
But kindly hear this poor man's words.
If the child born from my daughter's womb,
Is granted the right to rule this country...
உன் பெண்ணை மணம் செய்ய
உனைக் கோரி வந்தேன்
சம்மதம் தரவேணும் செம்படவ ராஜா
உன் பெண்ணை மணம் செய்ய
உனைக் கோரி வந்தேன்
சம்மதம் தரவேணும் செம்படவ ராஜா
The fish that wouldn't get caught has finally been caught,
Caught in the net,
God has come to stand by us as support,
Stand by as support.
The fish that wouldn't get caught has finally been caught,
Caught in the net,
God has come to stand by us as support,
Stand by as support.
சம்மதம் தருவதில் தடையேதும் இல்லை
தயவோடு கேட்கணும் ஏழை என் சொல்லை
என் மகளின் வயிற்றிலே பிறக்கின்ற பிள்ளை
இந்நாட்டை அரசாளும் உரிமை தந்தாலே
வசனம் :
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சிக்காத மீனும் வந்து சிக்கியாச்சு
வலையில் சிக்கியாச்சு
தெய்வம் நமக்குத் துணை நிக்கலாச்சு
துணை நிக்கலாச்சு................
சிக்காத மீனும் வந்து சிக்கியாச்சு
வலையில் சிக்கியாச்சு
தெய்வம் நமக்குத் துணை நிக்கலாச்சு
துணை நிக்கலாச்சு................
Sithaadai kattugira singaari valaiyil
In the net of the stylish beauty wearing a silk dress,
Thedi vandhu vizhadha meenyedhu ulagil
Is there any fish in the world that won't seek and fall into it?
Female :Ho o o o
Female : Ho o o o
Vithara pechu veenaaga yengha
Why waste time with grand talk?
Velaiyai olungha paarungha neengha
Do your job properly.
Sikkadha meenum vandhu sikka venum
The uncaught fish must come and get caught,
Valaiyil sikka venum
It must get caught in the net.
Deivam namakku thunai nikka venum
God must stand by as our support,
Thunai nikka venum
Must stand by as support.
Sikkadha meenum vandhu sikka venum
The uncaught fish must come and get caught,
Valaiyil sikka venum
It must get caught in the net.
Deivam namakku thunai nikka venum
God must stand by as our support,
Thunai nikka venum
Must stand by as support.
Annam pol en odam oiyyaramaghave
Like a swan, my boat gently,
Asaindhaadi pogudhe
Moves and sways along.
Annam pol en odam oiyyaramaghave
Like a swan, my boat gently,
Asaindhaadi pogudhe
Moves and sways along.
Singhara thendral themaanghu paadudhe
The beautiful breeze sings a melody,
Sillendru alaigal kaithaalam podudhe
The cool waves clap their hands in rhythm.
Ennadha ennam en manasu ennudhe
What thoughts my heart is pondering,
Ennai ariyamalae inba valai pinnudhae
Without my knowledge, a net of bliss is being woven.
Annam pol ahaa
Like a swan, aha!
Annam pol ho ho
Like a swan, ho ho!
Annam pol en odam oiyyaramaghave
Like a swan, my boat gently,
Asaindhaadi pogudhe
Moves and sways along.
Ha..aa..aaa…ha…aaa..
Ha..aa..aaa…ha…aaa..
Pengalum kandu aasai kollum
A beauty that even women would admire,
Perazhagulla pennae
O woman of immense beauty!
Unadhu per enna …oor enna
What is your name and what is your town?
Gangai karaiyin meenavan thalaivan
The fisherman chief on the banks of the Ganges,
Anbu selvi parimalagandhi
Beloved daughter Parimalagandhi,
Naanaiyaa…naanaiyaa
Is it me, sir... is it me?
Asthinapuriyin arasan ennai
The king of Hastinapur, who brought me,
Akkarai serthaen aavalai neeyum
Across the river; will you fulfill my desire,
Theerppaaya… theerppaaya
Will you fulfill it... will you fulfill it?
Female :Arai nodikullae akkarai serppaen
Female : I will take you across to the other shore within half a second,
Padaginil yeri paavaiyen samarthai
Step into the boat and witness this girl's skill,
Paaraiyaaa …neeyum paaraiyaa
See for yourself, sir... see for yourself!
Ho o o odam thallum oiyyari
Ho o o, stylish beauty steering the boat,
Naan urugurenae aasai meeri
I am melting with overflowing desire,
Paadum kuyilae aadum mayilae
O singing cuckoo, dancing peacock,
Vaadurenae naan unnaale
I am pining because of you.
Odam thallum oiyaari
Stylish beauty steering the boat,
Naan urugurenae aasai meeri
I am melting with overflowing desire,
Paadum kuyilae aadum mayilae
O singing cuckoo, dancing peacock,
Vaadurenae naan unnaale
I am pining because of you.
Odam thallum oiyaari
Stylish beauty steering the boat,
Naan urugurenae aasai meeri
I am melting with overflowing desire.
Nattai aalum rajaa hoi
O King who rules the country, hoi,
Nattai aalum rajaa
O King who rules the country,
Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa
This is a rose that lives on a bed,
Pattai maari pogalaama
Should you stray off path and go away?
Saettai neeyum seiyalaama
Should you play pranks like this?
Nattai aalum rajaa
O King who rules the country,
Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa
This is a rose that lives on a bed,
Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa
This is a rose that lives on a bed.
Saettai seidhu pattai maari
Playing pranks and straying off path,
Sella seidhadhu yaaramma
Who made me do that, dear girl?
Un eetti kangalai kelamma
Ask your spear-like eyes, dear girl!
Female :Yeikka venaam yedho pesi
Female : Do not delude me talking like this,
Ezhai naanum veru saadhi
I am poor and of a different caste.
Nattai aalum rajaa
O King who rules the country,
Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa
This is a rose that lives on a bed,
Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa
This is a rose that lives on a bed.
Saadhi samaya baedhamae unmai
What place do caste and religious differences have,
Kaadhal munnae yedhamma
In front of true love, my dear?
Female :Kaadhal kondaal podhuma naam
Female : Is it enough just to feel love?
Needhi marappadhu gnyayamaa
Is it fair for us to forget justice and morality?
En saadhi sanathaar thandhai thaayaar
My kinsmen, my father, and mother,
Sammadham venama sollungha
Is their consent not required? Tell me!
Nattai aalum rajaa
O King who rules the country,
Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa
This is a rose that lives on a bed,
Idhu kattil vaazhum rojaa
This is a rose that lives on a bed.
Un pennai manam seiya
To marry your daughter,
Unai kori vandhen
I have come seeking you,
Sammadham tharavenum sembhavada rajaa
You must grant consent, King of the reddish garment!
Un pennai manam seiya
To marry your daughter,
Unai kori vandhen
I have come seeking you,
Sammadham tharavenum sembhavada rajaa
You must grant consent, King of the reddish garment!
Samamdham tharuvadhil thadaiyedhum illai
There is no obstacle in giving consent,
Thayavodu ketkkanum ezhai en sollai
But kindly hear this poor man's words.
En magalain vayittrilae pirakkindra pillai
If the child born from my daughter's womb,
Innaattai arasaalum urimai thandhaale
Is granted the right to rule this country...
Sikkadha meenum vandhu sikkiyaachu
The fish that wouldn't get caught has finally been caught,
Valaiyil sikkiyaachu
Caught in the net,
Deivam namakku thunai nikkalaachu
God has come to stand by us as support,
Thunai nikkalaachu
Stand by as support.
Sikkadha meenum vandhu sikkiyaachu
The fish that wouldn't get caught has finally been caught,
Valaiyil sikkiyaachu
Caught in the net,
Deivam namakku thunai nikkalaachu
God has come to stand by us as support,
Thunai nikkalaachu
Stand by as support.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic musical dialogue song depicts the mythological encounter between King Shantanu of Hastinapur and Satyavati (Parimalagandhi), the daughter of the fisherman chief Dasaraja. As the king crosses the river Ganges in her boat, he is enchanted by her grace and beauty, leading to a romantic discourse where caste, royalty, and affection are debated. Shantanu asks for her hand in marriage, prompting the fisherman chief to place the historic condition that the son born to Satyavati must inherit the throne of Hastinapur.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Annam pol en odam oiyyaramaghave”
Compares the smooth movement of the boat to the graceful gliding of a swan.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Un eetti kangalai kelamma”
Compares the sharp, piercing gaze of the maiden to lethal spears.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Sikkadha meenum vandhu sikka venum”
Repetition of the initial 'S' sound creating a rhythmic musicality.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Singhara thendral themaanghu paadudhe / Sillendru alaigal kaithaalam podudhe”
Assonance and rhyming end-syllables between consecutive lines.
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Trivia
This song dramatizes the iconic Mahabharata episode of King Shantanu meeting Satyavati at the ferry across the Ganges. Composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, it uses traditional folk and classical operatic styles to portray the dialogue and negotiations that set the stage for the epic Mahabharata conflict.
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