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Vaangaiya Peredukka

From Alaigal · 1973

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Alaigal
Movie release year
1973
Lyrics added on
24 Apr 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Vaangaiyyaa peredukka
Vaangaiyyaa oor sirikka
Maappillaikku seervarisai vendaamaa
Vaangaiyyaa peredukka
Vaangaiyyaa oor sirikka
Maappillaikku seervarisai vendaamaa
Kannukko pen pidikkum
Pennukko pei pidikkum
Kaamugarkku kangalethammaa….
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Vaangaiyyaa peredukka
Vaangaiyyaa oor sirikka
Maappillaikku seervarisai vendaamaa
Aththai pettra maganthaandi
Meththakkendru paranthaandi
Aasai vachchu poojai podadi
Andru seitha thavanthaandi
Ingu vanthu vizhunthaandi
Aaththiraththai theerththu kolladi
Aththai pettra maganthaandi
Meththakkendru paranthaandi
Aasai vachchu poojai podadi
Andru seitha thavanthaandi
Ingu vanthu vizhunthaandi
Aaththiraththai theerththu kolladi
Parakkum pudavaiyithu enakku enakkendru
Thudikka thudikka vantha vaaththiyaarae
Chorus :Vaaththiyaarae
Female :Kanakku mudiyavillai unakku
Koduththa sumai irakki irakki vaippaa vaaththiyaarae
Chorus :Vaaththiyaarae
Varanum tharanum parisum peranum
Varanum tharanum parisum peranum
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhiyavae
Chorus :Hae vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhiyavae
Aaa….aa…..vaangaiyyaa peredukka
Vaangaiyyaa oor sirikka
Maappillaikku seervarisai vendaamaa
Vaadai konjam palanthaandi
Vaalum rendu muzhanthaandi
Melam kottu thaalam podadi
Vaadai konjam palanthaandi
Vaalum rendu muzhanthaandi
Melam kottu thaalam podadi
Aalangkaattu muniyaandi
Aalukkullae pugunthaandi
Selai katti thookki pongadi
Karukka karukka mayi sivakka sivakka vaiyi
Kirukka adakkivayi vaaththiyaarae
Chorus :Vaaththiyaarae
Female :Karandi pidiththa kayi thodappam eduththa kaiyi
Manathil niruththi vaiyi vaaththiyaarae
Chorus :Vaaththiyaarae
Varanum tharanum parisum peranum
Varanum tharanum parisum peranum
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhiyavae
Chorus :Adadadaa vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhiyavae
Aaa….aa…..vaangaiyyaa peredukka
Vaangaiyyaa oor sirikka
Maappillaikku seervarisai vendaamaa
Vaangaiyyaa peredukka
Vaangaiyyaa oor sirikka
Maappillaikku seervarisai vendaamaa
...
Come on, sir, earn a big name!
Come on, sir, make the whole town laugh!
Doesn't the bridegroom need his wedding gifts?
Come on, sir, earn a big name!
Come on, sir, make the whole town laugh!
Doesn't the bridegroom need his wedding gifts?
The eyes lust after a woman,
But the woman is possessed by a ghost!
Can lustful men see anything at all?
...
Come on, sir, earn a big name!
Come on, sir, make the whole town laugh!
Doesn't the bridegroom need his wedding gifts?
He is the aunt's son, girl!
He came flying straight for the soft bed!
Show some desire and worship him, girl!
It is the fruit of past prayers, girl!
He came and fell right here!
Vent out all your anger, girl!
He is the aunt's son, girl!
He came flying straight for the soft bed!
Show some desire and worship him, girl!
It is the fruit of past prayers, girl!
He came and fell right here!
Vent out all your anger, girl!
Thinking, "This fluttering saree is mine alone!"
You came running with a pounding heart, master!
Chorus: Master!
Female: Your accounts are not settled yet,
Put down the heavy load you were given, master!
Chorus: Master!
You must come, you must give, and you must take your prize!
You must come, you must give, and you must take your prize!
Long live! Long live! May you live long!
Chorus: Hey, long live! Long live! May you live long!
Ah... ah... Come on, sir, earn a big name!
Come on, sir, make the whole town laugh!
Doesn't the bridegroom need his wedding gifts?
His foul smell is quite strong, girl!
His tail is two yards long, girl!
Beat the drums and keep the rhythm, girl!
His foul smell is quite strong, girl!
His tail is two yards long, girl!
Beat the drums and keep the rhythm, girl!
Muniyandi (a fierce local spirit) of the banyan woods
Has entered inside this man, girl!
Wrap him in a saree and carry him away, girls!
Apply the dark kohl and the bright red marks,
And keep your madness in check, master!
Chorus: Master!
Female: The hand that held the ladle now holds a broom,
Keep that firmly in mind, master!
Chorus: Master!
You must come, you must give, and you must take your prize!
You must come, you must give, and you must take your prize!
Long live! Long live! May you live long!
Chorus: Oh, long live! Long live! May you live long!
Ah... ah... Come on, sir, earn a big name!
Come on, sir, make the whole town laugh!
Doesn't the bridegroom need his wedding gifts?
Come on, sir, earn a big name!
Come on, sir, make the whole town laugh!
Doesn't the bridegroom need his wedding gifts?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a satirical, high-energy dance track from the film Alaigal (1973), sung powerfully by L. R. Eswari with lyrics by Kannadasan and music by M. S. Viswanathan. The lyrics mock a pretender or hypocritical man referred to ironically as 'Vaaththiyaar' (teacher/master) and 'Maappillai' (groom). Through playful taunts, folk references, and sharp humor, the performer exposes his desires, foolish behavior, and moral weakness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Vaangaiyyaa peredukka / Maappillaikku seervarisai

Matching second consonant sounds across consecutive lines (e.g., 'Vaangaiyyaa' and 'Maappillaikku' in the opening verses, or 'Varanum' and 'Vaazhga').

Monaai (Initial letter alliteration)

Karukka karukka mayi sivakka sivakka vaiyi

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in the same line or line beginnings (e.g., 'Karukka karukka', 'Sivakka sivakka').

Iraattai Kilavi (Onomatopoeic Repetition)

Thudikka thudikka vantha vaaththiyaarae

Use of doubled rhythm words to heighten energy and speed in folk phrasing ('Thudikka thudikka', 'Irrakki irakki').

Irony and Satire

Maappillaikku seervarisai vendaamaa

Addressing an unrespectable suitor as 'Vaaththiyaar' (respected teacher) and 'Maappillai' (honored groom) while exposing his flaws.

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Trivia

Alaigal (1973) is a lesser-known Tamil drama directed by C. V. Sridhar. The song 'Vaangaiyyaa Peredukka' showcases L. R. Eswari's signature bold, expressive folk-cabaret vocal style, perfectly matching MSV's brass-and-percussion heavy rhythm arrangement.

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