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Lyrics & meaning

Ther Pola Odi Varum

From Mappillai Singam (1983) · 1983

Lyricist
Pollachi Khan
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Mappillai Singam (1983)1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ther pola odi varum megangalaeO clouds running like a chariot,
Thaen pola saethi onnu kelungalaenListen to a piece of news as sweet as honey!
Thulli varum santhosam ullaththilaeJoy leaps within my heart,
Thulli varum santhosam ullaththilaeJoy leaps within my heart,
Gowri akkaa b a passungaSister Gowri has passed her B.A. degree!
Female
Ther pola odi varum megangalaeO clouds running like a chariot,
Thaen pola saethi onnu kelungalaenListen to a piece of news as sweet as honey!
Thulli varum santhosam ullaththilaeJoy leaps within my heart,
Thulli varum santhosam ullaththilaeJoy leaps within my heart,
Gowri akkaa b a passungaSister Gowri has passed her B.A. degree!
Female
Ther pola odi varum megangalaeO clouds running like a chariot,
Thaen pola saethi onnu kelungalaenListen to a piece of news as sweet as honey!
Female
Nooru veli mama konjam pparungaUncle of Nooru Veli, please take a look,
Thirumbi paarngaTurn around and look!
Kaappi adikkaamale gowri pass thaanungaGowri passed without copying at all!
Kaappi adikkaamale gowri pass thaanungaGowri passed without copying at all!
Female
Kaniyodu uravaadum dhurai aiyyaaRespectable sir associated with sweet fruits,
Dheiva kanivaalae mudhalaaga pass aayittaaBy divine grace, she passed in first class!
Dhinanthorum oli veesum thiunaalaai vaazhalaamWe can live every day as a glowing festival.
Female
Ther pola odi varum megangalaeO clouds running like a chariot,
Thaen pola saethi onnu kelungalaenListen to a piece of news as sweet as honey!
Thulli varum santhosam ullaththilaeJoy leaps within my heart,
Thulli varum santhosam ullaththilaeJoy leaps within my heart,
Gowri akkaa b a passungaSister Gowri has passed her B.A. degree!
Female
Ther pola odi varum megangalaeO clouds running like a chariot,
Thaen pola saethi onnu kelungalaenListen to a piece of news as sweet as honey!
Female
Landlord maari mama kelungaUncle who looks like a landlord, listen,
Konjam kelungaListen for a moment,
Padaththil nadikkaamalae kirukku aana kailaasamKailasam who went crazy without even acting in movies,
Padaththil nadikkaamalae kirukku aana kailaasamKailasam who went crazy without even acting in movies,
Female
Tamizhodu vilaiyaadum tamil aiyyaaRespected Tamil sir who plays with the Tamil language,
Unga thayavaaa uravaala pass aagittaShe passed due to your kindness and relationship!
Thadumaarum nilai yaavum inimelae maaridumAll shaky situations will change from now on.
Female
Ther pola odi varum megangalaeO clouds running like a chariot,
Thaen pola saethi onnu kelungalaenListen to a piece of news as sweet as honey!
Thulli varum santhosam ullaththilaeJoy leaps within my heart,
Thulli varum santhosam ullaththilaeJoy leaps within my heart,
Gowri akkaa b a passungaSister Gowri has passed her B.A. degree!
Female
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat celebratory song from 'Mappillai Singam' (1983) captures the sheer joy and pride of announcing Sister Gowri's graduation in her B.A. degree. The singer enthusiastically proclaims the sweet news to the passing clouds, family members, and teachers, highlighting her honest accomplishment without resorting to copying. The lyrics reflect village pride, familial affection, and gratitude towards teachers who enabled her academic success.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Ther pola odi varum megangalae / Thaen pola saethi onnu kelungalaen

Comparing the moving clouds to a grand chariot ('Ther pola') and the good news to sweet honey ('Thaen pola').

Personification

Ther pola odi varum megangalae / Thaen pola saethi onnu kelungalaen

Addressing the clouds as if they are conscious listeners capable of hearing news.

Anaphora / Repetition

Thulli varum santhosam ullaththilae

Repetition of lines to emphasize intense happiness and exuberance.

Assonance / Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Ther pola odi varum megangalae / Thaen pola saethi onnu kelungalaen

Matching initial consonant sounds ('Ther' / 'Thaen', 'Thulli' / 'Thulli') creating rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

This vibrant song was composed by the dynamic duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics written by Pollachi Khan and sung by the veteran playback singer Vani Jairam for the 1983 Tamil film 'Mappillai Singam'.

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