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Sirithu Sirithu Sivakka

From Kathavai Thattiya Mohini Pei · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
C. N. Pandurangan
Movie name
Kathavai Thattiya Mohini Pei
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
23 May 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sirithu sirithu sivakka vendum kannam
Idhai therindhum unakku naanam yenoo innum
Idhai therindhum unakku naanam yenoo innum
Naam iruvar mattum thanithirukkum samayam
Naam iruvar mattum thanithirukkum samayam
Adhu inbathu ethiriyaaga amaiyum kannae
Sirithu sirithu sivakka vendum kannam
Pirandhae podhae kooda pirandha naanam
Pirandhae podhae kooda pirandha naanam
Iyarkkai pengalukku vazhangiya sanmaanam
Iyarkkai pengalukku vazhangiya sanmaanam
Idhai maranthu vaazhum pennukaedhu maanam
Idhai maranthu vaazhum pennukaedhu maanam
Aval vaazhvinilae vandhu serum theeradha avamaanam
Pirandhae podhae kooda pirandha naanam
Iyarkkai pengalukku vazhangiya sanmaanam
Idhu pirandhae podhae kooda pirandha naanam
Inikka inikka pesa vendum kani mozhiyae
Kaadhal kanivai alli veesa vendum kann vazhiyae
Inikka inikka pesa vendum kani mozhiyae
Kaadhal kanivai alli veesa vendum kann vazhiyae
Adakkam endrum thamizh makkalin anikalamae
Adakkam endrum thamizh makkalin anikalamae
Idhai arindhum kurumbhu pechugalen ennidamae
Idhai arindhum kurumbhu pechugalen ennidamae
Pirandhae podhae kooda pirandha naanam
Iyarkkai pengalukku vazhangiya sanmaanam
Idhu pirandhae podhae kooda pirandha naanam
Nilathil peidhu kalandha vaan mazhaiyum thannalae
Andha nilathin thanmaiyodu inaindhu povadhu polae
Nilathil peidhu kalandha vaan mazhaiyum thannalae
Andha nilathin thanmaiyodu inaindhu povadhu polae
Valarum anbil namadhu ullam inaindhadhanaalae
Valarum anbil namadhu ullam inaindhadhanaalae
Male :Vaazhvil neeyum naanum ondraai aanadhinaalae…
Vaazhvil neeyum naanum ondraai aanadhinaalae…
Sirithu sirithu sivakka vendum kannam…(2)
Female :Aa…aa….aa…
Your cheeks should turn rosy red with smiles and laughter
Even knowing this, why are you still so shy?
Even knowing this, why are you still so shy?
At a time when the two of us are alone,
At a time when the two of us are alone,
That shyness becomes an enemy to our joy, my dear!
Your cheeks should turn rosy red with smiles and laughter!
Shyness is born along with a girl right at birth,
Shyness is born along with a girl right at birth,
It is a gift that Nature gave to women.
It is a gift that Nature gave to women.
What honour is left for a woman who forgets this?
What honour is left for a woman who forgets this?
Endless disgrace will only enter her life.
Shyness is born along with a girl right at birth,
It is a gift that Nature gave to women.
This shyness is born along with a girl right at birth!
You should speak words sweet as honey, my sweet-voiced love,
You should shower love and tenderness through your eyes!
You should speak words sweet as honey, my sweet-voiced love,
You should shower love and tenderness through your eyes!
Modesty is always the finest jewel of the Tamil people.
Modesty is always the finest jewel of the Tamil people.
Knowing this, why do you tease me with mischievous words?
Knowing this, why do you tease me with mischievous words?
Shyness is born along with a girl right at birth,
It is a gift that Nature gave to women.
This shyness is born along with a girl right at birth!
Just as the rain falling from the skies onto the earth
Naturally blends into the colour and spirit of the soil,
Just as the rain falling from the skies onto the earth
Naturally blends into the colour and spirit of the soil,
Because our hearts have united in ever-growing love,
Because our hearts have united in ever-growing love,
Male: Because you and I have become one in life...
Because you and I have become one in life...
Your cheeks should turn rosy red with smiles and laughter...
Female: Ah... ah... ah...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic duet explores a romantic and philosophical exchange between lovers. The male lead playfully urges his partner to shed her shyness when they are alone, arguing that excessive modesty hinders intimacy and romantic joy. In response, the female lead defends shyness and modesty as innate, prized virtues bestowed by nature upon women, calling modesty the true ornament of Tamil culture.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition)

“Sirithu sirithu sivakka vendum kannam”

The consecutive repetition of words like 'Sirithu sirithu' (smiling and smiling) and 'Inikka inikka' (sweetly and sweetly) adds musicality and emphasizes the intensity of action.

Uvamai Ani (Simile)

“Nilathil peidhu kalandha vaan mazhaiyum thannalae / Andha nilathin thanmaiyodu inaindhu povadhu polae”

The lyricist compares the merging of the lovers' hearts to rainwater from the sky naturally blending with and taking on the characteristics of the earth.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Adakkam endrum thamizh makkalin anikalamae / Idhai arindhum kurumbhu pechugalen ennidamae”

Rhyming of the second letter ('da' in Adakkam and Idhai) creates natural rhythmic flow in traditional Tamil verse.

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Trivia

Composed by C. N. Pandurangan with lyrics by Vaali, this track features the legendary duo T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela. The song gracefully weaves traditional Tamil values regarding modesty ('Adakkam') and feminine virtue ('Naanam') into a contemporary film melody.

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