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Lyrics & meaning

Thulli Thulli Vilaiyada

From Motor Sundaram Pillai · 1966

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Motor Sundaram Pillai1966

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vanna vannak kolamColorful rangoli patterns
Female :Vaasalil maelamAuspicious music playing at the doorstep
Female :Vanna vannak kolamColorful rangoli patterns
Female :Vaasalil maelamAuspicious music playing at the doorstep
Female :Thaali kattum maedaiThe stage where the sacred thread is tied
Female :Thangga mani maedaiA stage glittering like golden gems
Female :Thaali kattum maedaiThe stage where the sacred thread is tied
Female :Thangga mani maedaiA stage glittering like golden gems
Female
Panimalargal vaasamThe fragrance of dew-drops on flowers
Female :Panjanaiyil veesaWafting across the soft bed
Female :Panimalargal vaasamThe fragrance of dew-drops on flowers
Female :Panjanaiyil veesaWafting across the soft bed
Thanimaiyil en naesanWhen my beloved comes in solitude
Thazhuva varum naeramWhen the moment comes to embrace me
Female
Vetkam vanthu meerumBashfulness overcomes and overflows
Female :Vizhigal thadumaarumMy eyes falter nervously in shy delight
Female :Vetkam vanthu meerumBashfulness overcomes and overflows
Female :Vizhigal thadumaarumMy eyes falter nervously in shy delight
Female :Vetkaththilae pozhudhupoyAs time passes in sheer bashfulness
Vidinthidum thozhiDawn will break, oh dear friend
Female
Poi urakkam kolluvaenI shall pretend to fall asleep
Female :Kaiyai sattru thalluvenI will gently push his hands away
Female :Ponggal endru solluvaenI will playfully accuse him in anger
Yenggi nirkas seiyuvaenI will make him wait and yearn for me
Female
Kaadhal manavalanThe loving groom
Kaaladiyil iruppaanWill stay devotedly at my feet
Female :Kallamillai thozhiThere is no falsehood in your words, my friend
Female :Ulladhaiththaan sonnaayYou have spoken the absolute truth

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song depicts a playful and sweet conversation between friends anticipating marriage and the subsequent romantic night. The bride describes the grand decor of the wedding altar and the fragrant ambience of the bridal chamber, while expressing her inner coy shyness about intimate moments with her groom.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monnai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Vanna vannak kolam / Vaasalil maelam

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'Va' in 'Vanna' and 'Vaasalil', and 'Tha' in 'Thaali' and 'Thangga'.

Olfactory and Visual Imagery

Panimalargal vaasam / Panjanaiyil veesa

Sensory descriptions of 'Panimalargal vaasam' (fragrance of cool flowers) and 'Thangga mani maedai' (golden jeweled dais).

Anaphora (Repetition)

Thaali kattum maedai / Thangga mani maedai

Repeated line structures to emphasize the festive wedding atmosphere and romantic anticipation.

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Trivia

The song features in the 1966 hit film Motor Sundaram Pillai starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics by Vaali.

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