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Lyrics & meaning

Vazhkkai Enbathu Jolly

From Kankanda Deivam · 1962

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
A. L. Ragavan, S. V. Ponnusami, S. C. Krishnan
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Kankanda Deivam1962

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Jolllyy…aaaaJolly… aaaa
Male
{Naalaikku nadapapthai yar kettaarWho asked about what happens tomorrow?
All :KettaarAll: Who asked!
Male :Nalaldhu kettadhu yaar parthaarWho has seen what is good or bad?
All :Paarthar} (2)All: Who saw!
Male :Velaikku velai sugam venumPleasure is needed at every moment
Male :Sugam venumPleasure is needed
Male :Velaikku velai sugam venumPleasure is needed at every moment
Male :Ahaaa haaAhaaa haa
Male :Virundhukku virundhu suvai venumFeast after feast requires rich taste
All :Chikka bum chikka bumAll: Chikka bum chikka bum
Chikka bum chikka bum chikka bum bum bumChikka bum chikka bum chikka bum bum bum
Female
Kurukku murukku vada murukkuCrunchy twisted snack, vada murukku
Kurukku murukku vada murukkuCrunchy twisted snack, vada murukku
Male :Irukku irukku idamirukkuThere is space, there is space available
Durrrrrrr…Durrrrrrr…
Male
Indhaadi ponnu vadamurukkuHey girl, here is vada murukku
Enga caarila vaariyaa idamirukkuWill you come in our car? There is room
Male :VaariyaaWill you come?
Male :Indhaadi ponnu vadamurukkuHey girl, here is vada murukku
Enga caarila vaariyaa idamirukkuWill you come in our car? There is room
Vaadaiyai paartha pudhu sarakkuJudging by the smell, it is new stuff
Vaadaiyai paartha pudhu sarakkuJudging by the smell, it is new stuff
Mel aadiyai paartha naattu sarakkuJudging by the upper garment, it is local stuff
Mel aadiyai paartha naattu sarakkuJudging by the upper garment, it is local stuff
Female
Ada thuu….Oh, spit!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and lighthearted song from Kankanda Deivam (1962) expresses a hedonistic, 'live in the present' philosophy. The characters dismiss worries about the future or moral judgment, advocating that one should seek enjoyment and flavor in every passing hour.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Vaadaiyai paartha pudhu sarakku / Mel aadiyai paartha naattu sarakku

The words 'pudhu sarakku' and 'naattu sarakku' rhyme at the end of consecutive lines to create a rhythmic cadence.

Internal Rhyme / Repetition (Adukkuthodar & Ethugai)

Kurukku murukku vada murukku / Irukku irukku idamirukku

The song uses fun, repetitive sound patterns like 'Kurukku murukku' and 'Irukku irukku' to build tempo and comic appeal.

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Trivia

Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with early lyrics by Vaali, the song features lively vocal sound effects by singers A. L. Ragavan, S. V. Ponnusami, and S. C. Krishnan imitating car engines and rhythmic beats.

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