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Lyrics & meaning

Sirippenna Sirppenna

From Thanippiravi · 1966

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Thanippiravi1966

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Sirippenna ohohoi sirippenna durrr…What is this laughter, oh why this laughter...
Sirippenna sirippenna chinnammaaWhy this laughter, why this laughter, young lady?
Singaaram kulunguvadhennammaaWhy is your adorned beauty swaying so, my dear?
Nadippenna thudippenna kannammaaWhat is this drama, what is this restlessness, my darling?
Nadakkira nadappenna sollammaa…aa…haa…Tell me, what kind of gait is this that you walk?
Female
Sirippenna sirippenna chinnammaaWhy this laughter, why this laughter, young lady?
Singaaram kulunguvadhennammaaWhy is your adorned beauty swaying so, my dear?
Nadippenna thudippenna kannammaaWhat is this drama, what is this restlessness, my darling?
Nadakkira nadappenna sollammaa..Tell me, what kind of gait is this that you walk?
Female
Sirippenna sirippenna chinnammaa…Why this laughter, why this laughter, young lady?
Ooo oo oo hohhahhoOoo oo oo hohhahho
Female
Aaradi koondhal padukkaiyittuSpreading a bed of six-foot long tresses,
Aruginil avaraiyum irukka vittuAllowing him to lie right beside you,
Aaradi koondhal padukkaiyittuSpreading a bed of six-foot long tresses,
Aruginil avaraiyum irukka vittuAllowing him to lie right beside you,
Irukka vittuAllowing him to lie...
Keladi kadhaigalai suvaiyoduListen to delightful stories with relish,
Kinkini thandaiyin oliyoduAlong with the sweet sound of tinkling anklets,
Keladi kadhaigalai suvaiyoduListen to delightful stories with relish,
Kinkini thandaiyin oliyodu.Along with the sweet sound of tinkling anklets,
Kinkini thandaiyin oliyoduAlong with the sweet sound of tinkling anklets...
Female
Sirippenna ohohoi sirippenna ho hoo…What is this laughter, oh why this laughter...
Sirippenna sirippenna chinnammaaWhy this laughter, why this laughter, young lady?
Singaaram kulunguvadhennammaaWhy is your adorned beauty swaying so, my dear?
Nadippenna thudippenna kannammaaWhat is this drama, what is this restlessness, my darling?
Nadakkira nadappenna sollammaa..Tell me, what kind of gait is this that you walk?
Female
Sirippenna sirippenna chinnammaa…Why this laughter, why this laughter, young lady?
Ooo oo oo hohhahhoOoo oo oo hohhahho
Female
Idhu varai idhu varai ninaivaagumEverything up until now stays etched in memory,
Edhu varai edhu varai idhu pogumHow far, how far will this journey go?
Idhu varai idhu varai ninaivaagumEverything up until now stays etched in memory,
Edhu varai edhu varai idhu pogumHow far, how far will this journey go?
Idhu pogumWill this go...
Oru murai oru murai mayangi viduGet lost in romance just once, just once,
Oruvaril oruvarai maraithu viduHide inside one another in a warm embrace,
Oru murai oru murai mayangi viduGet lost in romance just once, just once,
Oruvaril oruvarai maraithu viduHide inside one another in a warm embrace,
Oruvaril oruvarai maraithu viduHide inside one another in a warm embrace...
Female
Sirippenna hohhahho sirippenna hohoiWhat is this laughter, oh why this laughter...
Sirippenna sirippenna chinnammaaWhy this laughter, why this laughter, young lady?
Singaaram kulunguvadhennammaaWhy is your adorned beauty swaying so, my dear?
Nadippenna thudippenna kannammaaWhat is this drama, what is this restlessness, my darling?
Nadakkira nadappenna sollammaa..Tell me, what kind of gait is this that you walk?
Female
Sirippenna sirippenna chinnammaa…Why this laughter, why this laughter, young lady?
Ooo oo oo hohhahhoOoo oo oo hohhahho

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and romantic duet from 'Thanippiravi' captures a lighthearted, affectionate exchange between lovers. The singer teases his beloved about her captivating laughter, her graceful gait, and her restless charm, asking what makes her sway with such divine beauty. The lyrics evoke sensory imagery of intimate romantic moments—such as resting on long tresses, listening to sweet tales accompanied by the musical chiming of anklets, and losing oneself in a tender embrace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Iyaibu (இியைபு)

Sirippenna sirippenna chinnammaa / Singaaram kulunguvadhennammaa

The end-rhyming refrain 'chinnammaa', 'ennammaa', 'kannammaa', and 'sollammaa' creates a melodic, rhythmic cadence characteristic of Tamil lyricism.

Repetition / Adukku Thodai (அடுக்குத் தொடர்)

Oru murai oru murai mayangi vidu

Words like 'Sirippenna', 'Idhu varai', and 'Oru murai' are repeated sequentially for emphasis and emotional warmth.

Consonance / Monai (மோனை)

Nadippenna thudippenna kannammaa / Nadakkira nadappenna sollammaa

Initial letter matching ('Nadippenna' and 'Nadakkira') enhances rhythmic symmetry across consecutive lines.

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Trivia

'Thanippiravi' (1966) is a classic Tamil movie directed by M. A. Thirumugam, starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and J. Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, and this romantic track features vocals by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela with lyrics by the legendary poet Kannadasan.

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