Meena Adi Meena Song Lyrics Lyrics English Translation | Yarukku Mappillai Yaaro | L. R. Anjali | Vani Jairam
Vani Jairam and L.R. Anjali debate femininity in ‘Meena Adi Meena’ from Yarukku Mappillai Yaaro. Lyricist Poovai Sengkuttuvan frames their exchange through a fish metaphor. K. Vijaya Bhaskar’s composition supports this vocal dialogue about societal shifts.
Meena Adi Meena Song Lyrics
L. R. Anjali | Vani Jairam • From “Yarukku Mappillai Yaaro”
Lyricist
Poovai Sengkuttuvan
Composer
K. Vijaya Bhaskar
Meena Adi Meena Song Lyrics Lyrics Translation (from “Yarukku Mappillai Yaaro”)
Poovai Sengkuttuvan contrasts tradition with modernity through direct lyrics. One woman argues femininity requires modesty, while another advocates adaptation. The repeated question ‘Are you a fish who doesn’t know how to swim?’ underscores resistance to change.
Meena Adi MeenaMeena, oh Meena.
Nee Neentha Theriyaatha MeenaaAre you a fish who doesn’t know how to swim?
Aangal Thazhuvaa Maeniyai KonjamLet the body that men don’t touch,
Meengal Thazhuvi Konjattumaebe embraced and caressed by the fish instead.
Meena Adi MeenaMeena, oh Meena.
Nee Neentha Theriyaatha MeenaaAre you a fish who doesn’t know how to swim?
Aangal Thazhuvaa Maeniyai KonjamLet the body that men don’t touch,
Meengal Thazhuvi Konjattumaebe embraced and caressed by the fish instead.
Sheela Adu Mala InthaSheela or Mala, stop this.
Keliyum Kindalum PothumadiThis teasing and mocking is enough.
Kaalam Ennum Kadalil NeenthaTo swim in the sea called time,
Paadam Kattraval NaanthaandiI’m the one who’s learned that lesson.
Imaigal Maraikkumadi KangalaiEyelids hide the eyes.
Udaigal Maraikkumadi PengalaiClothes hide the women.
Olivu Maraivugal YaenadiWhy all these secrets and hiding?
Ulaga Pengalai PaaradiJust look at the women of the world.
Pazhamaiyai Penmai Maranthida VendaamFemininity shouldn’t forget its traditions,
Pudhumai Pennaai Uruvaga Vendumbut it must take shape as a modern woman.
Thunichal Endru ThevaiyadiCourage is what’s really needed.
Sheela Adu Mala InthaSheela or Mala, stop this.
Keliyum Kindalum PothumadiThis teasing and mocking is enough.
Kaalam Ennum Kadalil NeenthaTo swim in the sea called time,
Paadam Kattraval NaanthaandiI’m the one who’s learned that lesson.
Vaanil Paranthuvarum PennadiI’m a woman who flies in the sky.
Neeril Neentha Vara AchchamaaAre you afraid to come and swim in the water?
Neeril Neenthugindra AnaivarumCan everyone who swims in the water
Vaanil Neenthi Vara Mudiyumaaever fly through the sky?
Naal Vagai Gunamum Namakku VaraathuThe four noble virtues won’t come to us naturally.
Naanamillaathu Penmaiyum YaethuWhat’s femininity without modesty?
Pennukku Perumai AdakkamadiA woman’s pride lies in her restraint.
Meena Adi MeenaMeena, oh Meena.
Nee Neentha Theriyaatha MeenaaAre you a fish who doesn’t know how to swim?
Aangal Thazhuvaa Maeniyai KonjamLet the body that men don’t touch,
Meengal Thazhuvi Konjattumaebe embraced and caressed by the fish instead.
Melai Naattavarin PaaniyilIn the style of the Westerners,
Paathai Maaruvathu Thevaiyaais it necessary to change our path?
Kaalam Maarugindra VelaiyilWhen the times are changing,
Kolam Maaruvathu Avasiyamit’s essential to change our appearance.
Kolaththai Poduthal Pengalin VazhakkamDrawing ‘kolam’ (traditional floor patterns) is a woman’s custom.
Kolangal Poduthal Pazhangaala PazhakamDrawing these patterns is an ancient tradition.
Vazhakkaththai Maattrida VendumadiWe’ve got to change these old habits.
Sheela Adu Mala InthaSheela or Mala, stop this.
Keliyum Kindalum PothumadiThis teasing and mocking is enough.
Kaalam Ennum Kadalil NeenthaTo swim in the sea called time,
Paadam Kattraval NaanthaandiI’m the one who’s learned that lesson.
Vani Jairam’s vocals emphasize the necessity of adapting traditions. L.R. Anjali counters that core values define womanhood. Understanding this debate enriches the Meena Adi Meena lyrics translation from the Tamil original.
