Theeyinum Kodithe Kathal
From Maaya Mohini · 1956
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- S. N. Thirupathi
- Details
- Maaya Mohini1956
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Theeyinum kodithae kaadhal thee | The fire of love is far crueler than ordinary fire. |
| Therindhaal anal thee thagikkuma | Can the blaze of physical fire burn as intensely if one truly knows it? |
| Ezhil maevum malaraai enniyae | O human beings who consider love merely a charming flower, |
| Inimaiyudan vilaiyaadum mandhargalae | And play with it joyfully and sweetly! |
| Male | |
| Kanidhidum meikadhal kannalae | Through the sweet glint of true love, |
| Parandhegam iragum paliyagudhae | The entire body and soul are sacrificed like a moth in flames. |
| Paraayoo indha parithabamae | Alas, what a tragic and pitiful state this is! |
| Pen paapamae anudhabam aagumae | A woman's sin turns into deep remorse and sorrow. |
| Jagamae anbaal kondaada | So that the whole world may celebrate with love, |
| Thyaaga maevum seiyalae seidhaai | You have performed a noble act filled with ultimate sacrifice. |
தீயினும் கொடிதே காதல் தீ
தெரிந்தால் அனல் தீ தகிக்குமோ
எழில் மேவும் மலராய் எண்ணியே
இனிமையுடன் விளையாடும் மாந்தர்களே
The fire of love is far crueler than ordinary fire.
Can the blaze of physical fire burn as intensely if one truly knows it?
O human beings who consider love merely a charming flower,
And play with it joyfully and sweetly!
கனிந்திடும் மெய்காதல் கண்ணாலே
பறந்தேகும் இறகும் பலியாகுதே
பாராயோ இந்த பரிதாபமே
பெண் பாபமே அநுதாபம் ஆகுமே
ஜகமே அன்பால் கொண்டாட
தியாக மேவும் செயலே செய்தாய்...!
Through the sweet glint of true love,
The entire body and soul are sacrificed like a moth in flames.
Alas, what a tragic and pitiful state this is!
A woman's sin turns into deep remorse and sorrow.
So that the whole world may celebrate with love,
You have performed a noble act filled with ultimate sacrifice.
Theeyinum kodithae kaadhal thee
The fire of love is far crueler than ordinary fire.
Therindhaal anal thee thagikkuma
Can the blaze of physical fire burn as intensely if one truly knows it?
Ezhil maevum malaraai enniyae
O human beings who consider love merely a charming flower,
Inimaiyudan vilaiyaadum mandhargalae
And play with it joyfully and sweetly!
Kanidhidum meikadhal kannalae
Through the sweet glint of true love,
Parandhegam iragum paliyagudhae
The entire body and soul are sacrificed like a moth in flames.
Paraayoo indha parithabamae
Alas, what a tragic and pitiful state this is!
Pen paapamae anudhabam aagumae
A woman's sin turns into deep remorse and sorrow.
Jagamae anbaal kondaada
So that the whole world may celebrate with love,
Thyaaga maevum seiyalae seidhaai
You have performed a noble act filled with ultimate sacrifice.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant song reflects on the consuming nature of love and the beauty of ultimate sacrifice. It cautions humanity against treating love as a mere playful flower, warning that love is a fire far more perilous than physical flame. When caught in its power, individuals often surrender everything, burning away their innocence like moths in a flame. The song further touches upon the transformation of guilt into repentance, culminating in praise for a selfless act of sacrifice. It asserts that true sacrifice done out of love transcends suffering and earns the everlasting admiration and celebration of the world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagham (Metaphor)
“Theeyinum kodithae kaadhal thee”
Love is directly conceptualized as a destructive and consuming fire ('kaadhal thee').
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Therindhaal anal thee thagikkuma”
Agreement of the second consonant sound 'r' across consecutive lines ('Therindhaal' and 'Parandhegam').
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Paraayoo indha parithabamae”
Repetition of the initial sound 'P' ('Paraayoo', 'parithabamae', 'Pen', 'paapamae') creating melodic rhythm.
Contrast / Anthesis
“Ezhil maevum malaraai enniyae”
Juxtaposition of love portrayed harmlessly as a beautiful flower ('malaraai') against its real nature as a burning fire ('kaadhal thee').
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Trivia
Maaya Mohini (1956) featured music by S. N. Thirupathi, a veteran composer known for his mythological and folklore film scores. The lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, famous for integrating classical literary motifs and moral philosophies into popular film music of that era.
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