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Thaipoosa Thirunalile

From CID Sankar · 1970

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
S. Vedhachalam
Movie name
CID Sankar
Movie release year
1970
Lyrics added on
30 Nov 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thaipoosa thirunaalilae raaja
Pen paarkka varuvaaradi
Pudhu saelai engae poomaali engae
Kaatholai engae
Arasalaatru pakkathilae
Avarai paartha ngyabagathai
Alasi pakka porendi muthamma
Akkam pakkam paathuvittu
Vetkathaiyum vittuvittu
Alli all tharuvendi mothamaa
Appadi ippadi koodathunnu sattama
Female Chorus :Appadi ippadi koodathunnu sattama
Female :Matha aambalaikku avaru enna mattama
Female Chorus :Matha aambalaikku avaru enna mattama
Thaipoosa thirunaalilae raaja
Pen paarkka varuvaaradi
Pudhu saelai engae poomaali engae
Kaatholai engae
Velakku vecha nerathilae
Kanakku vecha machaan kitta
Pazhakkam veikka porendi muthamma
Naan enakku vaaitha maambazhathai
Eduthu konjam urichu vechu
Kadichu veikka porendi mothamma
Naan muthamitta mookuthithaan kuthuma
Female Chorus :Naan muthamitta mookuthithaan kuthuma
Female :Andha muzhukadhaiyai enakku konjam sollamma
Female Chorus :Andha muzhukadhaiyai enakku konjam sollamma
Thaipoosa thirunaalilae raaja
Pen paarkka varuvaaradi
Pudhu saelai engae poomaali engae
Kaatholai engae
On the holy festival of Thaipusam, my prince
will come to see me as his bride, my friend!
Where is the new saree? Where is the flower garland?
Where are the palm-leaf earrings?
By the banks of the Arasalar river,
the sweet memory of seeing him—
I am going to relive every detail, Muthamma!
Glancing around to see that no one is near,
and throwing all my shyness away,
I will gather up all my love and give it completely!
Is there any law saying we cannot do this or that?
Female Chorus: Is there any law saying we cannot do this or that?
Female: Is he any less than any other man?
Female Chorus: Is he any less than any other man?
On the holy festival of Thaipusam, my prince
will come to see me as his bride, my friend!
Where is the new saree? Where is the flower garland?
Where are the palm-leaf earrings?
At dusk, when the evening lamps are lit,
with my sweetheart who has set his heart on me,
I am going to get close and intimate, Muthamma!
The sweet mango that has been destined for me,
I will hold it, gently peel it,
and take a full, delicious bite!
If I give him a kiss, will my nose-stud poke him?
Female Chorus: If I give him a kiss, will my nose-stud poke him?
Female: Tell me that whole story, my dear friend!
Female Chorus: Tell me that whole story, my dear friend!
On the holy festival of Thaipusam, my prince
will come to see me as his bride, my friend!
Where is the new saree? Where is the flower garland?
Where are the palm-leaf earrings?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Thaipoosa Thirunaalilae is a vibrant, romantic folk-style song from the 1970 Tamil film CID Sankar. Sung expressively by P. Susheela with lyrics by Kannadasan, the track captures a young woman's eager excitement as she prepares for her beloved's arrival on the auspicious festival day of Thaipusam for a formal bride-viewing tradition (Pen Paarkka). She playfully searches for her traditional adornments like new sarees, garlands, and palm-leaf earrings while sharing her romantic feelings with her friend Muthamma. The song weaves themes of innocent flirtation, festive tradition, and bold, youthful affection as the protagonist playfully questions social norms and anticipates intimate moments of married life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora (Repetition for emphasis)

“Pudhu saelai engae poomaali engae / Kaatholai engae”

The word 'engae' (where is) is repeated at the end of clauses to highlight the heroine's frantic excitement in getting dressed.

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Akkam pakkam paathuvittu / Vetkathaiyum vittuvittu”

Rhyming of the second letter 'k' across consecutive lines (Akkam / Vetkam).

Metaphor

“Naan enakku vaaitha maambazhathai / Eduthu konjam urichu vechu”

The beloved and the joy of love are metaphorically compared to a ripe, sweet mango ('maambazham') ready to be enjoyed.

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Pudhu saelai engae poomaali engae”

Alliteration of the initial sound 'p' in 'Pudhu' and 'poomaali'.

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Trivia

CID Sankar (1970) was a popular Tamil spy thriller starring Jaishankar (famously known as the 'James Bond of Tamil Cinema') and Pameela. The film was directed by R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres. The music was composed by S. Vedhachalam, with lyrics by the legendary Kannadasan.

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