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Lyrics & meaning

Vaangaiya Peredukka

From Alaigal · 1973

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Alaigal1973

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
………………...
Female
Vaangaiyyaa peredukkaCome sir, to make a name for yourself
Vaangaiyyaa oor sirikkaCome sir, so the town can laugh
Maappillaikku seervarisai vendaamaaDoesn't the groom need dowry and wedding gifts?
Female
Vaangaiyyaa peredukkaCome sir, to make a name for yourself
Vaangaiyyaa oor sirikkaCome sir, so the town can laugh
Maappillaikku seervarisai vendaamaaDoesn't the groom need dowry and wedding gifts?
Kannukko pen pidikkumEyes desire a woman
Pennukko pei pidikkumA woman gets possessed by a ghost
Kaamugarkku kangalethammaa….Where are the eyes for lustful men, my dear?
Chorus
………………...
Female
Vaangaiyyaa peredukkaCome sir, to make a name for yourself
Vaangaiyyaa oor sirikkaCome sir, so the town can laugh
Maappillaikku seervarisai vendaamaaDoesn't the groom need dowry and wedding gifts?
Female
Aththai pettra maganthaandiHe is the son born to aunt
Meththakkendru paranthaandiHe flew in thinking he is superior
Aasai vachchu poojai podadiKeep desire and offer worship, girl
Female
Andru seitha thavanthaandiIt is the result of past penance
Ingu vanthu vizhunthaandiHe fell right here
Aaththiraththai theerththu kolladiSatisfy your urgency/anger, girl
Female
Aththai pettra maganthaandiHe is the son born to aunt
Meththakkendru paranthaandiHe flew in thinking he is superior
Aasai vachchu poojai podadiKeep desire and offer worship, girl
Female
Andru seitha thavanthaandiIt is the result of past penance
Ingu vanthu vizhunthaandiHe fell right here
Aaththiraththai theerththu kolladiSatisfy your urgency/anger, girl
Female
Parakkum pudavaiyithu enakku enakkendruClaiming this flying saree is mine and mine alone
Thudikka thudikka vantha vaaththiyaaraeOh teacher, who came yearning with eagerness!
Chorus :VaaththiyaaraeChorus: Oh teacher!
Female :Kanakku mudiyavillai unakkuFemale: The accounting is not over for you
Koduththa sumai irakki irakki vaippaa vaaththiyaaraeUnload the burden given to you step by step, teacher
Chorus :VaaththiyaaraeChorus: Oh teacher!
Female
Varanum tharanum parisum peranumShould come, should give, and win the prize
Varanum tharanum parisum peranumShould come, should give, and win the prize
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhiyavaeLong live, long live, long live and prosper!
Chorus :Hae vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhiyavaeChorus: Hey long live, long live, long live and prosper!
Female
Aaa….aa…..vaangaiyyaa peredukkaAaa... aa... Come sir, to make a name for yourself
Vaangaiyyaa oor sirikkaCome sir, so the town can laugh
Maappillaikku seervarisai vendaamaaDoesn't the groom need dowry and wedding gifts?
Female
Vaadai konjam palanthaandiThe stench is a bit old
Vaalum rendu muzhanthaandiThe tail is two cubits long
Melam kottu thaalam podadiBeat the drums and set the rhythm, girl
Female
Vaadai konjam palanthaandiThe stench is a bit old
Vaalum rendu muzhanthaandiThe tail is two cubits long
Melam kottu thaalam podadiBeat the drums and set the rhythm, girl
Female
Aalangkaattu muniyaandiThe deity Muniyandi of Alangadu
Aalukkullae pugunthaandiHas entered inside the person
Selai katti thookki pongadiDrape the saree and cook sweet pongal, girl
Female
Karukka karukka mayi sivakka sivakka vaiyiDarken the eye mascara, make it bright red
Kirukka adakkivayi vaaththiyaaraeKeep your madness subdued, teacher!
Chorus :VaaththiyaaraeChorus: Oh teacher!
Female :Karandi pidiththa kayi thodappam eduththa kaiyiFemale: The hand that held the ladle, the hand that held the broom
Manathil niruththi vaiyi vaaththiyaaraeKeep this in mind, teacher!
Chorus :VaaththiyaaraeChorus: Oh teacher!
Female
Varanum tharanum parisum peranumShould come, should give, and win the prize
Varanum tharanum parisum peranumShould come, should give, and win the prize
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhiyavaeLong live, long live, long live and prosper!
Chorus :Adadadaa vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhiyavaeChorus: Aha long live, long live, long live and prosper!
Female
Aaa….aa…..vaangaiyyaa peredukkaAaa... aa... Come sir, to make a name for yourself
Vaangaiyyaa oor sirikkaCome sir, so the town can laugh
Maappillaikku seervarisai vendaamaaDoesn't the groom need dowry and wedding gifts?
Chorus
Vaangaiyyaa peredukkaCome sir, to make a name for yourself
Vaangaiyyaa oor sirikkaCome sir, so the town can laugh
Maappillaikku seervarisai vendaamaaDoesn't the groom need dowry and wedding gifts?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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