Jinukkadi Jinukkadi Lyrics English Translation – Ethirigal Jakkirathai | P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan

T. M. Soundarajan and P. Susheela deliver “Jinukkadi Jinukkadi” from the album Ethirigal Jakkirathai. Kannadasan wrote the lyrics; S. Vedhachalam composed the music. The track presents a lively verbal exchange between characters Marina and Regina.

Jinukkadi Jinukkadi Lyrics English Translation - Ethirigal Jakkirathai | P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan

Jinukkadi Jinukkadi

P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Ethirigal Jakkirathai”

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
S. Vedhachalam

Jinukkadi Jinukkadi Lyrics Translation (from “Ethirigal Jakkirathai”)

Marina questions the value of money; Regina replies it involves “smiling when you see it.” Regina later states she likes “hitting her husband” when asked about love. Kannadasan’s writing shows a back-and-forth between differing views.

Jinukkadi Jinukkadi JiginaSwaying, swaying, with a glittery sparkle.
Jilujilu Kathukku MarinaMarina, like a gentle, rustling breeze.
Kurukkilum Nedukkilum SamamaPerfectly balanced, side to side and top to bottom.
Kulukkadi Minukkadi ReginaRegina, you sway and really shimmer.
Jinukkadi Jinukkadi JiginaSwaying, swaying, with a glittery sparkle.
Jilujilu Kathukku MarinaMarina, like a gentle, rustling breeze.
Kurukkilum Nedukkilum SamamaPerfectly balanced, side to side and top to bottom.
Kulukkadi Minukkadi ReginaRegina, you sway and really shimmer.
Panathukku Mathippenna MarinaMarina, what’s money’s real worth?
Parthathum Sirippadhu ReginaRegina says it’s just smiling when you see it.
Hoi Gunathukku Madhippenna MarinaHey Marina, what’s the value of good character?
Hoi Kulapathai Vlrpadhu ReginaHey, it’s Regina causing all the trouble.
Aha Ennidam Unakkenna PidikkumOh, what do you like about me?
Ne Kammunnu Irundha PidikkumI like it when you stay quiet.
Innum Ver Enna Ver Enna PidikkumWhat else, what else do you like?
Inimel Paithiyam ThaneFrom now on, it’s just madness.
PidikkumAnd I’ll like that too.
Oorai Vittu Ooru VandhuLeaving your home and coming to a new place,
Seeru Kettu Peru KettuYou’ll ruin your name and lose your pride.
Kallathanam Senju VittuAfter you’ve done all your trickery,
Ullukulle KattupattuYou’ll be bound by your own self.
Adipattu Pidipattu Muzhikkudhu ThavikkudhuGetting beaten, getting caught, you’ll realize and struggle.
Jinukkadi Jinukkadi JiginaSwaying, swaying, with a glittery sparkle.
Jilujilu Kathukku MarinaMarina, like a gentle, rustling breeze.
Kurukkilum Nedukkilum SamamaPerfectly balanced, side to side and top to bottom.
Kulukkadi Minukkadi ReginaRegina, you sway and really shimmer.
Uravukku Porulenna ReginaRegina, what’s the meaning of a relationship?
Uyirgalai Inaippadhu MarinaMarina, it’s the joining of souls.
Hoi Iravukku Suvaiyenna ReginaHey Regina, what’s the enjoyment of the night?
Hoi Idhayathai Pinaippadhu MarinaHey Marina, it’s the binding of hearts.
Aha Vazhkaiyil Unakkenna PidikkumOh, what do you like in life?
Aha Varukadalai Romba PidikkumOh, I really like roasted peanuts.
Aha Kadhalil Unakkenna PidikkumOh, what do you like in love?
Kanavanai AdippadhuHitting my husband.
PidikkumThat’s what I like.
Pasam Kondu Asai KonduWith affection, with desire,
Pavai Thannai Ketta BodhuWhen I asked the girl herself,
Andha Buthi PogavillaiThat stubborn sense didn’t go away.
Sondha Buthi MaravillaiHer own cunning never changed.
Avalukkum KurangukkumBetween her and a monkey,
Bedhamenna ThondravillaiI don’t see any difference.
Jinukkadi Jinukkadi JiginaSwaying, swaying, with a glittery sparkle.
Jilujilu Kathukku MarinaMarina, like a gentle, rustling breeze.
Kurukkilum Nedukkilum SamamaPerfectly balanced, side to side and top to bottom.
Kulukkadi Minukkadi ReginaRegina, you sway and really shimmer.
Jinukkadi Jinukkadi JiginaSwaying, swaying, with a glittery sparkle.
Jilujilu Kathukku MarinaMarina, like a gentle, rustling breeze.
Kurukkilum Nedukkilum SamamaPerfectly balanced, side to side and top to bottom.
Kulukkadi Minukkadi ReginaRegina, you sway and really shimmer.

Jinukkadi Jinukkadi Music Video

The album’s playful banter creates a comedic look at relationships and values. Regina’s stubbornness and Marina’s frustration conclude the exchange. This “Jinukkadi Jinukkadi” lyrics meaning offers a lighthearted take on human interactions.