P. Susheela performs ‘Paaladai Marainthu’ in the album ‘Maadi Veettu Mappillai’, with Kannadasan’s lyrics and T. Chalapathi Rao’s music. The track combines satire and humor to address shifting fashion norms.
Paaladai Marainthu
P. Susheela | Vasantha • From “Maadi Veettu Mappillai”
Paaladai Marainthu Lyrics Translation P. Susheela | Vasantha | Maadi Veettu Mappillai
Kannadasan contrasts disappearing traditional garments with modern revealing styles. Lyrics mock an ‘Indian James Bond’ as a ‘beaten, kicked, and torn’ imitation of Western ideals.
Kaalaadai Marainthathu Melaadai KurainthathuThe pants have disappeared, and the tops have shrunk.
Kaalaadai Marainthathu Melaadai KurainthathuThe pants have disappeared, and the tops have shrunk.
Paalaadai Pondra Maeni ThiranthathuSkin as smooth as ‘milk-cream’ is now exposed.
Naagareega Ulagathukku RagasuyamennaWhat’s the big secret in this civilized world?
Naalu Muzham Loonthalukku AvasiyamennaWhy’s there a need for four cubits of hair?
Arupathezhil Udambai Kooda Maraipathu EnnaWhy even hide your body at sixty-seven?
Aandavan Thaan Ithai Padaithaan AvasiyamennaSince God’s the one who created it, why’s it necessary?
Ho Ho Ho HoHo ho ho ho.
Gumkuma Gumkuma PoduvenI’ll apply my crimson ‘kumkum’ dot.
Patpada Patpada KaatuvenI’ll show it all off with a bang.
I Am Indian James BondI’m the Indian James Bond.
I Am Indian James BondI’m the Indian James Bond.
I Am Indian James BondI’m the Indian James Bond.
Ha Ha Ha HaHa ha ha ha.
Hello Indian James BondHello, Indian James Bond.
Adichi Udhaichi Kizhinja BondYou’re just a beaten, kicked, and tattered Bond.
Kizhinja Bond Kizhinja BondA tattered Bond, a tattered Bond.
Kizhinja Bond Kizhinja Bond Ha Ha Ha HaA tattered Bond, a tattered Bond, ha ha ha ha.
Vaigai Perugi Vara Ha Ha AaaaAs the Vaigai river swells and flows, ha ha aaaa,
Vanna Manal Oornthu VaraAs the colorful sand slowly drifts by,
Oori Vantha ThanniyileIn the water that’s soaked through,
Otti Vantha Katti MuthuThere’s a solid pearl that’s clung to us.
Otti Vantha Katti MuthuThere’s a solid pearl that’s clung to us.
Otti Vantha Katti MuthuThere’s a solid pearl that’s clung to us.
Meenatchi MathuraiyileIn Madurai, where Goddess Meenakshi dwells,
Vael Maravar JaathyileAmong the ‘Maravar’ tribe of spear-wielding warriors,
Theannaatchi Seiya VanthaWho came to rule the southern lands,
Chinna Chinna Kanni MutheYou’re a tiny, young maiden pearl.
Chinna Chinna Kanni MutheYou’re a tiny, young maiden pearl.
Chinna Chinna Kanni MutheYou’re a tiny, young maiden pearl.
Vaigai Perugi Vara Ha Ha Ha Aa AaAs the Vaigai river swells and flows, ha ha ha aa aa,
Vanna Manal OornthuvaraAs the colorful sand slowly drifts by.
Ho Ho Ho Ho HoHo ho ho ho ho.
Paaladai Marainthu Music Video
The ‘Paaladai Marainthu’ lyrics meaning becomes clear through playful cultural critique. P. Susheela’s delivery enhances the song’s examination of identity and external influences.