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Lyrics & meaning

Thulli Odum Kaalgal

From Periya Idathu Penn · 1963

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Movie name
Periya Idathu Penn
Movie release year
1963
Lyrics added on
11 Mar 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thulli odum kaalgal engae
Thoondil podum kangal engae
Thulli odum kaalgal engae
Thoondil podum kangal engae
Kalla paarvai ponathu engae
Kanni chelvamae oh oh ho
Oh thulli odum kaalgal engae
Thoondil podum kangal engae
Maalai ida thaedhi sonaar
Manjalukku thoodhu sonaar
Maalai ida thaedhi sonaar
Manjalukku thoodhu sonaar
Paal arundha naal kurithaar
Panjanaiyai virithu vaithaar
Paal arundha naal kurithaar
Panjanaiyai virithu vaithaar
Oh kann irundhum
Paarvai illai
Kaal irundhum ottam illai
Kanni nenjil vaarthai illai
Kaanum dheviamae oh ho ho
Oh kann irundhum paarvai illai
Kaal irundhum ottam illai
Thaamaraiyil thaen eduthu
Saar eduthu nei eduthu
Thaamaraiyil thaen eduthu
Saar eduthu nei eduthu
Thangam endra udal eduthu
Kangalukku virundhu vaithaar
Thangam endra udal eduthu
Kangalukku virundhu vaithaar
Ohh thulli odum kaalgal engae
Thoondil podum kangal engae
Female :Ahh ha..ha ..ahaha. oh..oo..oo
Un adimai aana pinbu
En udamai yethu ingu
Un adimai aana pinbu
En udamai yethu ingu
Mannan undhan malar adiyil
Kann irandai saathi vaippen
Mannan undhan malar adiyil
Kann irandai saathi vaippen
Where are those feet that used to skip and run?
Where are those eyes that hooked my heart?
Where are those feet that used to skip and run?
Where are those eyes that hooked my heart?
Where did those playful, teasing glances go,
oh, my precious darling, oh oh ho?
Oh, where are those feet that used to skip and run?
Where are those eyes that hooked my heart?
They set the date to exchange garlands,
and sent word for the wedding turmeric.
They set the date to exchange garlands,
and sent word for the wedding turmeric.
They fixed the night to share the wedding milk,
and spread out the bridal bed.
They fixed the night to share the wedding milk,
and spread out the bridal bed.
Oh, though you have eyes,
you do not look up.
Though you have feet, you do not run away.
There are no words in your shy young heart,
oh, my living goddess, oh ho ho!
Oh, though you have eyes, you do not look up.
Though you have feet, you do not run away.
Gathering honey from the lotus,
taking sweet nectar and pure ghee,
gathering honey from the lotus,
taking sweet nectar and pure ghee,
and crafting a body of glowing gold,
He laid out a feast for my eyes!
Crafting a body of glowing gold,
He laid out a feast for my eyes!
Oh, where are those feet that used to skip and run?
Where are those eyes that hooked my heart?
Ah ha.. ha.. ahaha.. oh.. oo.. oo
Now that I have surrendered to you,
what is left here to call my own?
Now that I have surrendered to you,
what is left here to call my own?
At your flower-soft feet, my king,
I will rest both my eyes.
At your flower-soft feet, my king,
I will rest both my eyes.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song from Periya Idathu Penn portrays a playful yet deeply passionate exchange between lovers anticipating marriage. The male protagonist lovingly teases his coy bride, contrasting her former playful, energetic self with her current silent, bashful demeanor as wedding rituals near. He marvels at her beauty, describing her body as a golden masterpiece crafted from pure lotus nectar. In response, the heroine surrenders completely, declaring that having yielded her heart to her lover, she no longer holds any separate identity or possessions, offering her vision and devotion entirely at his lotus feet.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Thoondil podum kangal engae”

Comparing playful, seductive glances to a fishing hook ('Thoondil') that catches the lover's heart.

Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Thulli odum kaalgal engae / Thoondil podum kangal engae”

Repetition of the initial 'Th' consonant sound across lines ('Thulli' and 'Thoondil').

Second Letter Rhyme (Edhugai)

“Un adimai aana pinbu / En udamai yethu ingu”

Matching of the second consonant 'n' in 'Un' and 'En'.

Visual Imagery (Tharkurippu)

“Thaamaraiyil thaen eduthu... Thangam endra udal eduthu”

Poetic creation of vivid golden imagery by describing a body formed from lotus nectar, essences, and gold.

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Trivia

Periya Idathu Penn (1963) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi. The soundtrack was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy with lyrics written by Kannadasan. The playback singing is performed by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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