Trichy Loganathan’s spirited vocals carry ‘Thanjavur Bommaiyai’ from the album ‘Kaveriyin Kanavan.’ Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and composer K.V. Mahadevan craft a folk-cinematic blend. The song delivers stern guidance for a young woman’s transition into adulthood.
Thanjavur Bommaiyai
Trichy Loganathan • From “Kaveriyin Kanavan”
Thanjavur Bommaiyai Lyrics Translation Trichy Loganathan | Kaveriyin Kanavan
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass compares proper conduct to the stable Thanjavur doll. He warns that unrestrained laughter weakens virtue. The advice urges vigilance against societal changes threatening traditional values.
Thanjavur Bommaiyai PolLike Thanjavur bobble-head dolls
Thalaiyattum Kuruvigala HaeiOh you nodding little birds, hey
Ungalukku ThanmanamaeFor you, self-respect
Endrum SannamaagumWill forever fade away
Idhai MaravadhirDon’t forget this
Thamizh Naattu Paravaigala ParavaigalaBirds of the Tamil land, oh birds
ThandhanathaanaThandhanathaana
Thandhanathaana Thanthandhina Thandhaana KuyileThandhanathaana Thanthandhina Thandhaana, oh cuckoo
Un Sangadhi Ellaam Therinjikka ThanJust to know all about your news
Vandhenae MayileI’ve come, my peacock
Thandhanathaana Thanthandhina Thandhaana KuyileThandhanathaana Thanthandhina Thandhaana, oh cuckoo
Un Sangadhi Ellaam Therinjikka ThanJust to know all about your news
Vandhenae MayileI’ve come, my peacock
Pathaavadhu Padicha PonneGirl who studied tenth grade
Paritchai PaasachaaDid you pass the exam?
Nee Padikkaama KottadichaYou goofed off without studying
Varusham PaasachaaDid the year pass you by?
Pathaavadhu Padicha PonneGirl who studied tenth grade
Paritchai PaasachaaDid you pass the exam?
Nee Padikkaama KottadichaYou goofed off without studying
Varusham PaasachaaDid the year pass you by?
Andha Kuthaalathu Neeru VeezhchiThat Courtallam waterfall
Kodaikaanal Season EllaamAnd the whole Kodaikanal season
Suthaamale Suthi VaraTo tour it all without even moving
Shokku VandhaachaDid the craze hit you?
Andha Kuthaalathu Neeru VeezhchiThat Courtallam waterfall
Kodaikaanal Season EllaamAnd the whole Kodaikanal season
Suthaamale Suthi VaraTo tour it all without even moving
Shokku VandhaachaDid the craze hit you?
Thandhanathaana Thanthandhina Thandhaana KuyileThandhanathaana Thanthandhina Thandhaana, oh cuckoo
Un Sangadhi Ellaam Therinjikka ThanJust to know all about your news
Vandhenae MayileI’ve come, my peacock
Pombalaingha SirichaaIf women laugh too freely
Karppin Veeram PoyidumThe strength of virtue vanishes
Pugaiyilaiyai Virichu VittaaIf tobacco is left spread out
Kaaram PoyidumIts potency fades away
Pombalaingha SirichaaIf women laugh too freely
Karppin Veeram PoyidumThe strength of virtue vanishes
Pugaiyilaiyai Virichu VittaaIf tobacco is left spread out
Kaaram PoyidumIts potency fades away
Sembavala Udhattin MelaeOn those red coral lips
Danger Saayam IruppadhinaalBecause dangerous paint sits there
HaeiyaaHey-ya
Sembavala Udhattin MelaeOn those red coral lips
Danger Saayam IruppadhinaalBecause dangerous paint sits there
Chinnanchiru MainarellaamAll the young guys
Therinju Palaganum PalaganumMust understand and beware, beware
Thandhanathaana Thanthandhina Thandhaana KuyileThandhanathaana Thanthandhina Thandhaana, oh cuckoo
Un Sangadhi Ellaam Therinjikka ThanJust to know all about your news
Vandhenae MayileI’ve come, my peacock
Paazhum Ulagai PurinjikkadhaYou don’t understand this ruinous world
Bangaru PappaMy golden darling
Un Personalitykku Yethathu ThanSuits your personality perfectly
Paijaama JippaThe pajama and kurta
Paazhum Ulagai PurinjikkadhaYou don’t understand this ruinous world
Bangaru PappaMy golden darling
Un Personalitykku Yethathu ThanSuits your personality perfectly
Paijaama JippaThe pajama and kurta
Kaalam Pora Dhinsai PaathuWatching the style of these changing times
Kavanamaaga Karppai KaathuGuard your virtue with care
Aalai Kandu MayangidaamaDon’t get dazzled by just any man
Poganum RoughaYou gotta stay rough
Indha Kaalam Pora Dhinsai PaathuWatching the style of these changing times
Kavanamaaga Karppai KaathuGuard your virtue with care
Aalai Kandu MayangidaamaDon’t get dazzled by just any man
Poganum Rougha RoughaaYou gotta stay rough, real rough
ThandhanathaanaThandhanathaana
Thandhanathaana Thanthandhina Thandhaana KuyileThandhanathaana Thanthandhina Thandhaana, oh cuckoo
Un Sangadhi Ellaam Therinjikka ThanJust to know all about your news
Vandhenae MayileI’ve come, my peacock
Thanjavur Bommaiyai Music Video
The Kaveriyin Kanavan track’s core message surfaces in its ‘Thanjavur Bommaiyai lyrics translation.’ Conservative expectations demand women prioritize chastity over personal freedom.