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Adi Maruthani Poove

From Naan Unna Nenachen · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Naan Unna Nenachen
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
31 May 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Adi maruthaani poove silukku
Intha masakkaali potta kanakku
Adi maruthaani poove silukku
Intha masakkaali potta kanakku
Paalaattam odambu panrotti karumbu
Aa paalaattam odambu panrotti karumbu
Pasikkuthu virunthu pakkam irukku
Adi maruthaani poove silukku
Intha masakkaali potta kanakku
Jaingsakka jaingsakka tea kadai maina
Jaingsakka jaingsakka maappillai naanthaan
Jaingsakka jaingsakka tea kadai maina
Jaingsakka jaingsakka maappillai naanthaan
Idhu royapuram special sarakku bodhai yaeruthu
Neththu raavu neram sulukku paiyan vaangi thanthathu
Ha royapuram special sarakku bodhai yaeruthu
Neththu raavu neram sulukku paiyan vaangi thanthathu
Beelaa govinthan enakku naalaa theriyuraan
Namma beelaa govinthan enakku naalaa theriyuraan
Unakkum poopotta class-la
Naan pottu tharaendi
Unakkum poopotta class-la
Naan pottu tharaendi…..yaei
Adi maruthaani poove silukku
Intha masakkaali potta kanakku
Paalaattam odambu panrotti karumbu
Pasikkuthu virunthu pakkam irukku
Adi maruthaani poove silukku
Intha masakkaali potta kanakku
Jaingsakka jaingsakkabutter biskoth-u
Jaingsakka jaingsakka single tea kodu
Jaingsakka jaingsakkabutter biskoth-u
Jaingsakka jaingsakka single tea kodu
Kodambakkam bridge-la naan potta sarakku
Intha kuttiyoda pakkaththula kondu vanthirukku
Kodambakkam bridge-la naan potta sarakku
Intha kuttiyoda pakkaththula kondu vanthirukku
Katti karumbae karuvaattu kozhambe
Aa katti karumbae karuvaattu kozhambe
Nee etti etti ponaalum isththukkuvaen naan
Nee etti etti ponaalum isththukkuvaen naan
Adi maruthaani poove silukku
Intha masakkaali potta kanakku
Paalaattam odambu panrotti karumbu
Pasikkuthu virunthu pakkam irukku
Adi maruthaani poove silukku
Intha masakkaali potta kanakku
Jaingsakka jaingsakka tea kadai maina
Jaingsakka jaingsakka maappillai naanthaan
Jaingsakka jaingsakka tea kadai maina
Jaingsakka jaingsakka maappillai naanthaan
Vannarpettaiyilae vaangi vanthendi
Adha teynampettai duraiyum naanum pottukittaendi
Vannarpettaiyilae vaangi vanthendi
Adha teynampettai duraiyum naanum pottukittaendi
Thadamum theriyal enakku edamum puriyala
Thadamum theriyal enakku edamum puriyala
Antha thangarasu nadakkiraa pola thallaaduraendi
Antha thangarasu nadakkiraa pola thallaaduraendi
Adi maruthaani poove silukku
Intha masakkaali potta kanakku
Paalaattam odambu panrotti karumbu
Pasikkuthu virunthu pakkam irukku
Pasikkuthu virunthu pakkam irukku
Pasikkuthu virunthu pakkam irukku
Pasikkuthu virunthu pakkam irukku
Hey henna flower, my silky girl,
This sly guy calculated it just right!
Hey henna flower, my silky girl,
This sly guy calculated it just right!
Body fair as milk, sweet as Panruti sugarcane,
Ah, body fair as milk, sweet as Panruti sugarcane,
I am hungry, and the feast is right beside me!
Hey henna flower, my silky girl,
This sly guy calculated it just right!
Jingsakka jingsakka, tea shop myna bird,
Jingsakka jingsakka, I am the groom for you!
Jingsakka jingsakka, tea shop myna bird,
Jingsakka jingsakka, I am the groom for you!
This is Royapuram special liquor, the high is kicking in!
Last night, that boy Sulukku bought it for me!
Ha, Royapuram special liquor, the high is kicking in!
Last night, that boy Sulukku bought it for me!
Bluffer Govindan looks like four people to me!
Our bluffer Govindan looks like four people to me!
In a flower-printed glass for you too,
I will pour a drink, girl!
In a flower-printed glass for you too,
I will pour a drink, girl... hey!
Hey henna flower, my silky girl,
This sly guy calculated it just right!
Body fair as milk, sweet as Panruti sugarcane,
I am hungry, and the feast is right beside me!
Hey henna flower, my silky girl,
This sly guy calculated it just right!
Jingsakka jingsakka, butter biscuit,
Jingsakka jingsakka, give me a single tea!
Jingsakka jingsakka, butter biscuit,
Jingsakka jingsakka, give me a single tea!
The drinks I had by the Kodambakkam bridge
Have brought me right next to this pretty girl!
The drinks I had by the Kodambakkam bridge
Have brought me right next to this pretty girl!
Solid sweet sugarcane, spicy dried-fish curry!
Ah, solid sweet sugarcane, spicy dried-fish curry!
Even if you step away, I will pull you to me!
Even if you step away, I will pull you to me!
Hey henna flower, my silky girl,
This sly guy calculated it just right!
Body fair as milk, sweet as Panruti sugarcane,
I am hungry, and the feast is right beside me!
Hey henna flower, my silky girl,
This sly guy calculated it just right!
Jingsakka jingsakka, tea shop myna bird,
Jingsakka jingsakka, I am the groom for you!
Jingsakka jingsakka, tea shop myna bird,
Jingsakka jingsakka, I am the groom for you!
I bought it in Washermanpet, girl,
And Teynampet Durai and I drank it together, girl!
I bought it in Washermanpet, girl,
And Teynampet Durai and I drank it together, girl!
I cannot see the path, I cannot tell the place!
I cannot see the path, I cannot tell the place!
I am wobbling just like that Thangarasu walks, girl...
I am wobbling just like that Thangarasu walks, girl...
Hey henna flower, my silky girl,
This sly guy calculated it just right!
Body fair as milk, sweet as Panruti sugarcane,
I am hungry, and the feast is right beside me!
I am hungry, and the feast is right beside me!
I am hungry, and the feast is right beside me!
I am hungry, and the feast is right beside me!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Adi Maruthaani Poove' from the 1983 film 'Naan Unna Nenachen' is a lively folk dance track rooted in local Madras (Chennai) slang and street culture. Composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh and penned by master lyricist Vaali, the song features playful drunken banter sung with signature energy by Malaysia Vasudevan. The protagonist flirts with his lover, offering lighthearted compliments comparing her to sweet delicacies like Panruti sugarcane while making humorous references to various localities of Chennai like Royapuram, Kodambakkam, Vannarpettai, and Teynampet. Throughout the track, the rhythm mimics a carefree street dance ('Gaana' style precursor) filled with catchy folk scatting like 'Jaingsakka'. The protagonist playfully teases the girl while stumbling around from local spirits, expressing his affectionate desire to pull her close despite her feigned distance. It serves as an entertaining cultural snapshot of 1980s urban Tamil folk music.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Paalaattam odambu panrotti karumbu”

Compares her body texture and complexion to milk ('paalaattam' - like milk) and her sweetness to Panruti sugarcane.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Adi maruthaani poove silukku”

Metaphorically addresses the woman directly as a 'henna flower' (maruthaani poove) symbolizing beauty and local charm.

Alliteration (Monai)

“Paalaattam odambu panrotti karumbu”

Repetition of the initial 'Pa' / 'P' sound at the beginning of words in the line.

Madras Bashai / Vernacular Slang

“Idhu royapuram special sarakku bodhai yaeruthu”

Uses authentic Madras local slang ('sarakku' for liquor, 'bodhai yaeruthu' for getting high, along with local area names like Royapuram, Teynampet, Vannarpettai).

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Trivia

This track showcases lyricist Vaali's knack for effortlessly integrating local Madras Bashai (Chennai street dialect) and iconic neighborhood names into Tamil film songs. Coupled with Malaysia Vasudevan's versatile voice, known for delivering energetic, rustic, and comedic folk numbers, the song became a popular street-dance staple in the 1980s.

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