- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Magudi (1984)
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 16 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the movie Magudi (1984) is a poignant yet satirical commentary sung from the perspective of a courtesan or dancing woman who reflects on her daily profession. She describes her routine of entertaining men daily as a perpetual wedding or concert, contrasting the societal expectations of womanhood with her harsh reality. Despite the moralizing nature of society, she critiques the hypocrisy of the men who visit her and the loss of honor required just to survive. Through tragic laughter and sharp observation, she reflects on human nature and her place in the world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Iyaibu)
“Thenamum kalyaanam thenamum katcheri / Enakku pozhappaachchuthu / Idha nenaikka sirippaachchuthu”
The repetitive rhyming ending '-aachchuthu' creates a rhythmic, conversational, and ironic tone.
Alliteration (Moonae)
“Ingae yaedhu panpaadu / Enna solla penn paadu”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'p' in 'panpaadu' and 'penn paadu'.
Metaphor
“Thenamum kalyaanam thenamum katcheri”
Comparing daily client visits to a grand wedding and musical performance ('kalyaanam' and 'katcheri').
Irony
“Pala pera arinjen purinjaen / Adhanaal thaanae sirikkiraen”
Expressing grief and societal hardship through laughter ('sirippaachchuthu' and 'sirikkiraen').
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Trivia
The lyrics were penned by the renowned Tamil poet Mu. Metha, known for his modern poetry (Pudhu Kadhithai) laden with social critique. Sung by veteran vocalist P. Susheela under the musical composition of Ilaiyaraaja, the song showcases a rare blend of folk-pop rhythm with deeply melancholic social commentary.
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