Then Koodu
From Aattukara Alamelu · 1977
- Lyricist
- Maa. Ramachandran
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Aattukara Alamelu1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu | A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb |
| Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu | My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides |
| Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu | A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb |
| Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu | My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides |
| Kaanum bothu inikkum | It feels sweet when you look at it |
| Madhurai kadhambam pola manakkum | It smells like Madurai's mixed flower garland |
| Kannai kavvi izhukkum | It captivates and pulls the eyes |
| Thannai unna solli azhaikkum | It invites one to come and enjoy it |
| Female | |
| Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu | A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb |
| Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu | My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides |
| Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu | A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb |
| Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu | My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides |
| Female | |
| Vaadum manadhai moodum kavalai | Sorrow covers a wilting heart |
| Female | |
| Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu | A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb |
| Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu | My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides |
| Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu | A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb |
| Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu | My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides |
| Female | |
| Kalaiyal veesum valaiyaal | With a net cast by fine arts |
| Kadhal vilaiyae pesum kili naan..aann..hoiyaa | I am a parrot that speaks the value of love.. ah.. hoiyaa |
| Kalaiyal veesum valaiyaal | With a net cast by fine arts |
| Kadhal vilaiyae pesum kili naan | I am a parrot that speaks the value of love |
| Kalaiya bodhai nilaiyaal | With an unblemished intoxicated state |
| Aalai kavarum kaandha silaidhaan | I am a magnetic statue that captivates people |
| Female | |
| Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu | A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb |
| Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu | My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides |
| Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu | A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb |
| Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu | My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides |
| Female | |
| Ponadhu ellam pogattum | Let whatever is past be gone |
| Manam pudhu pudhu kanavugal kanattum..hoiyaa | Let the heart dream brand new dreams.. hoiyaa |
| Ponadhu ellam pogattum | Let whatever is past be gone |
| Manam pudhu pudhu kanavugal kanattum | Let the heart dream brand new dreams |
| Aanadhu ellam aagattum | Let whatever happens happen |
| Adhil adhisaya kaatchigal thonattum | Let wondrous sights appear in it |
| Female | |
| Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu | A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb |
| Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu | My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides |
| Kaanum bothu inikkum | It feels sweet when you look at it |
| Madhurai kadhambam pola manakkum | It smells like Madurai's mixed flower garland |
| Kannai kavvi izhukkum | It captivates and pulls the eyes |
| Thannai unna solli azhaikkum | It invites one to come and enjoy it |
| Female | |
| Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu | A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb |
| Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu | My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides |
| Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu | A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb |
| Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu | My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides |
தேன் கூடு நல்ல தேன் கூடு
திருமகள் வாழ்ந்திடும் என் வீடு
தேன் கூடு நல்ல தேன் கூடு
திருமகள் வாழ்ந்திடும் என் வீடு
காணும்போது இனிக்கும்
மதுரைக் கதம்பம் போல மணக்கும்
கண்ணைக் கவ்வி இழுக்கும்
தன்னை உண்ணச் சொல்லி அழைக்கும்.....
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
It feels sweet when you look at it
It smells like Madurai's mixed flower garland
It captivates and pulls the eyes
It invites one to come and enjoy it
தேன் கூடு நல்ல தேன் கூடு
திருமகள் வாழ்ந்திடும் என் வீடு
தேன் கூடு நல்ல தேன் கூடு
திருமகள் வாழ்ந்திடும் என் வீடு
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
வாடும் மனதை மூடும்
கவலை மதுவில் கரைந்தே பறந்தோட..ஹெய்யா
வாடும் மனதை மூடும்
கவலை மதுவில் கரைந்தே பறந்தோட
வாழ்வில் நிம்மதி தேடும்
செல்வச் சீமான் மயங்கி உறவாட
Sorrow covers a wilting heart
தேன் கூடு நல்ல தேன் கூடு
திருமகள் வாழ்ந்திடும் என் வீடு
தேன் கூடு நல்ல தேன் கூடு
திருமகள் வாழ்ந்திடும் என் வீடு
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
கலையால் வீசும் வலையால்
காதல் விலையே பேசும் கிளி நான்..ஹொய்யா
கலையால் வீசும் வலையால்
காதல் விலையே பேசும் கிளி நான்
கலையா போதை நிலையால்
ஆளைக் கவரும் காந்தச் சிலைதான்
With a net cast by fine arts
I am a parrot that speaks the value of love.. ah.. hoiyaa
With a net cast by fine arts
I am a parrot that speaks the value of love
With an unblemished intoxicated state
I am a magnetic statue that captivates people
தேன் கூடு நல்ல தேன் கூடு
திருமகள் வாழ்ந்திடும் என் வீடு
தேன் கூடு நல்ல தேன் கூடு
திருமகள் வாழ்ந்திடும் என் வீடு
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
போனது எல்லாம் போகட்டும்
மனம் புதுப்புதுக் கனவுகள் காணட்டும் ..ஹொய்யா
போனது எல்லாம் போகட்டும்
மனம் புதுப்புதுக் கனவுகள் காணட்டும்
ஆனது எல்லாம் ஆகட்டும்
அதில் அதிசயக் காட்சிகள் தோணட்டும்.....
Let whatever is past be gone
Let the heart dream brand new dreams.. hoiyaa
Let whatever is past be gone
Let the heart dream brand new dreams
Let whatever happens happen
Let wondrous sights appear in it
தேன் கூடு நல்ல தேன் கூடு
திருமகள் வாழ்ந்திடும் என் வீடு
காணும்போது இனிக்கும்
மதுரைக் கதம்பம் போல மணக்கும்
கண்ணைக் கவ்வி இழுக்கும்
தன்னை உண்ணச் சொல்லி அழைக்கும்.....
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
It feels sweet when you look at it
It smells like Madurai's mixed flower garland
It captivates and pulls the eyes
It invites one to come and enjoy it
தேன் கூடு நல்ல தேன் கூடு
திருமகள் வாழ்ந்திடும் என் வீடு
தேன் கூடு நல்ல தேன் கூடு
திருமகள் வாழ்ந்திடும் என் வீடு
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
Kaanum bothu inikkum
It feels sweet when you look at it
Madhurai kadhambam pola manakkum
It smells like Madurai's mixed flower garland
Kannai kavvi izhukkum
It captivates and pulls the eyes
Thannai unna solli azhaikkum
It invites one to come and enjoy it
Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
Vaadum manadhai moodum kavalai
Sorrow covers a wilting heart
Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
Kalaiyal veesum valaiyaal
With a net cast by fine arts
Kadhal vilaiyae pesum kili naan..aann..hoiyaa
I am a parrot that speaks the value of love.. ah.. hoiyaa
Kalaiyal veesum valaiyaal
With a net cast by fine arts
Kadhal vilaiyae pesum kili naan
I am a parrot that speaks the value of love
Kalaiya bodhai nilaiyaal
With an unblemished intoxicated state
Aalai kavarum kaandha silaidhaan
I am a magnetic statue that captivates people
Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
Ponadhu ellam pogattum
Let whatever is past be gone
Manam pudhu pudhu kanavugal kanattum..hoiyaa
Let the heart dream brand new dreams.. hoiyaa
Ponadhu ellam pogattum
Let whatever is past be gone
Manam pudhu pudhu kanavugal kanattum
Let the heart dream brand new dreams
Aanadhu ellam aagattum
Let whatever happens happen
Adhil adhisaya kaatchigal thonattum
Let wondrous sights appear in it
Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
Kaanum bothu inikkum
It feels sweet when you look at it
Madhurai kadhambam pola manakkum
It smells like Madurai's mixed flower garland
Kannai kavvi izhukkum
It captivates and pulls the eyes
Thannai unna solli azhaikkum
It invites one to come and enjoy it
Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu
A honeycomb, a fine honeycomb
Thirumagal vaazndhidum en veedu
My home is where Goddess Lakshmi resides
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Thaen Koodu Nalla Thaen Koodu is a cheerful, optimistic Tamil song from the 1977 movie Aattukara Alamelu. The song metaphorically compares a happy home to a sweet honeycomb filled with joy and the divine presence of Goddess Lakshmi. The singer expresses a sense of beauty, artistic flair, and charm while encouraging the listener to move past previous heartaches, leave behind past sorrows, and embrace brand new dreams with enthusiasm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Thaen koodu nalla thaen koodu”
Compares the home to a sweet honeycomb (Thaen koodu) and a abode of prosperity.
Simile (Upamai)
“Madhurai kadhambam pola manakkum”
Uses 'pola' (like) to compare the pleasant atmosphere to the fragrant mixed flower garland of Madurai.
Personification
“Thannai unna solli azhaikkum”
Attributes human actions of calling and inviting to sweetness and beauty.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Ponadhu ellam pogattum / Manam pudhu pudhu kanavugal kanattum”
Rhyming of the second letter 'na' across lines (Ponadhu / Manam / Aanadhu).
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Trivia
Aattukara Alamelu (1977), starring Sivakumar and Sripriya, was a major box-office success famed for featuring a trained goat in a pivotal role. The soundtrack composed by Shankar-Ganesh was hugely popular, with this track sung by P. Susheela remaining a memorable classic.
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