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Thoondiyil Meenum Vizhunthirukku

From Manamulla Marutharam · 1958

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
M. S. Rajeswari
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Manamulla Marutharam1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Thoondiyil meenum vizhunthirukku seraThe fish has fallen onto the fishing hook, to reach
Vendiya idathil sernthirukkuIt has reached the place where it belongs
Thoondiyil meenum vizhunthirukku seraThe fish has fallen onto the fishing hook, to reach
Vendiya idathil sernthirukkuIt has reached the place where it belongs
Ithu aandavanaalaeThis is because of God
Ithu aandavanaalae kedachirukkuThis was received because of God
Yogam adichirukkuGood fortune has struck
Idhu aandavanaalae kedachirukkuThis was received because of God
Yogam adichirukkuGood fortune has struck
Thoondiyil meenum vizhunthirukku seraThe fish has fallen onto the fishing hook, to reach
Vendiya idathil sernthirukkuIt has reached the place where it belongs
Female
Puthu raga meenu ithu oru thinusuThis is a new variety of fish, a unique kind
Kadhai pala sollum kannaalaeIt tells many stories through its eyes
Puthu raga meenu ithu oru thinusuThis is a new variety of fish, a unique kind
Kadhai pala sollum kannaalaeIt tells many stories through its eyes
Female
Punnagai seithaalae indhaIf it smiles, this
Ulagae mayangum thannaalaeEntire world will be mesmerized automatically
Punnagai seithaalae indhaIf it smiles, this
Ulagae mayangum thannaalaeEntire world will be mesmerized automatically
Idhu aandavanaalaeThis is because of God
Idhu aandavanaalae kedachirukkuThis was received because of God
Yogam adichirukkuGood fortune has struck
Idhu aandavanaalae kedachirukkuThis was received because of God
Yogam adichirukkuGood fortune has struck
Thoondiyil meenum vizhunthirukku seraThe fish has fallen onto the fishing hook, to reach
Vendiya idathil sernthirukkuIt has reached the place where it belongs
Female
Pathungi irunthae paaichal kaattumIt lurks quietly and then leaps with agility
Pakkuvamaaga vilaiyaadumIt plays very skillfully and maturely
Pathungi irunthae paaichal kaattumIt lurks quietly and then leaps with agility
Pakkuvamaaga vilaiyaadumIt plays very skillfully and maturely
Female
Pakkam sendraalae ithuIf one goes near it, this
Vetkathinaalae mirandodumWill run away startled out of shyness
Pakkam sendraalae ithuIf one goes near it, this
Vetkathinaalae mirandodumWill run away startled out of shyness
Idhu aandavanaalaeThis is because of God
Idhu aandavanaalae kedachirukkuThis was received because of God
Yogam adichirukkuGood fortune has struck
Idhu aandavanaalae kedachirukkuThis was received because of God
Yogam adichirukkuGood fortune has struck
Thoondiyil meenum vizhunthirukku seraThe fish has fallen onto the fishing hook, to reach
Vendiya idathil sernthirukkuIt has reached the place where it belongs
Thoondiyil meenum vizhunthirukku seraThe fish has fallen onto the fishing hook, to reach
Vendiya idathil sernthirukkuIt has reached the place where it belongs

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Thoondiyil meenum vizhunthirukku uses the metaphor of catching a fish on a hook to celebrate acquiring a desirable companion or achieving a stroke of good luck. The singer expresses immense gratitude to God, viewing this fortunate occurrence as a divine blessing that brings great joy and contentment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Thoondiyil meenum vizhunthirukku

The subject is metaphorically described as a unique fish ('Puthu raga meenu') caught on a hook.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Pathungi irunthae paaichal kaattum / Pakkuvamaaga vilaiyaadum

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Pa' creates rhythmic musicality.

Personification

Kadhai pala sollum kannaalae

Attributing human traits like shyness ('Vetkam') and telling stories through eyes ('Kadhai pala sollum kannaalae') to the metaphorical fish.

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Trivia

Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi for the 1958 film Manamulla Marutharam, this playful track features the distinct vocal delivery of veteran singer M. S. Rajeswari, famous for her bright and youthful rendition.

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