- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Hamsalekha
- Movie name
- Jadikketha Moodi
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thaali Kattiya Thangakiliyae from the film Jadikketha Moodi (1988) is a lighthearted duet capturing the humorous romantic tension between a newly married couple. The husband asks his wife to maintain distance and observe self-restraint due to a vow or goal he must uphold, playfully asking her to swap her grand Kanjivaram saree for simple saffron robes. The wife responds with affection and teasing, acknowledging his plight while expressing her own longing. Through clever metaphors of untasted feasts, wilting jasmine flowers, and strict discipline, lyricist Vairamuthu paints a delightful picture of romantic restraint and marital banter.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Thaali kattiya thangakiliyae thalli paduththukkadi”
The speaker addresses his wife affectionately as 'Thangakkili' (Golden parrot).
Contrast / Irony
“Kaanjipuraththu selaiya vittu kaaviya konjam kattikkodi”
Juxtaposition of luxury and austerity by comparing a rich bridal silk saree (Kaanjipuraththu selai) to ascetic robes (kaavi).
Rhyme (Iyaibhu)
“Malligappoo vaaduthaiyaa / Manaso poraaduthaiyyaa”
End-rhyming with suffix sound 'iyaa' and 'ul' across lines to create rhythmic symmetry.
Did you know?
Trivia
Jadikketha Moodi (1988) stars Pandiarajan and Gouthami in the lead roles. The film's music was composed by Chandrabose, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song playfully depicts the protagonist's comic struggle to maintain a temporary vow of celibacy right after marriage.
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