Aadi Maasam
From Inaindha Kaigal · 1990
- Lyricist
- Aabavanan
- Singer
- Gangai Amaran
- Music director
- Manoj Gyan Varma
- Details
- Inaindha Kaigal1990
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aadi maasam porandhiruchu | The month of Aadi has arrived |
| Yaelaelo annaathae … | Yaelaelo, my brother... |
| Aathu vellam neranjiruchu | The river is brimming with floodwater |
| Yaelaelo annaathae … | Yaelaelo, my brother... |
| Aazham paathu kaala vidu | Test the depth before putting your foot in |
| Yaelaelo annaathae … | Yaelaelo, my brother... |
| Ayira meenu kadikkumaiyaa | The Ayira fish will bite you, sir |
| Yaelaelo annaathae … | Yaelaelo, my brother... |
| Male | |
| Sandhaiyilae meenu vaangi | Buying fish at the local market |
| Sala salannu kozhambu vachi | Cooking fish curry with a bubbling sound |
| Sandhaiyilae meenu vaangi | Buying fish at the local market |
| Sala salannu kozhambu vachi | Cooking fish curry with a bubbling sound |
| Kothamalli pathalennu | Complaining that there isn't enough coriander |
| Kuthuraandi kummaanguthu hei … | The pounding lady is dancing with joy, hei... |
| Male | |
| Aadi maasam porandhiruchu | The month of Aadi has arrived |
| Yaelaelo annaathae … | Yaelaelo, my brother... |
| Aathu vellam neranjiruchu | The river is brimming with floodwater |
| Yaelaelo annaathae … | Yaelaelo, my brother... |
| Male | |
| Thangamani kondaiyilae | In Thangamani's hair bun |
| Konda oosi minnudhadi | The hairpin glitters bright |
| Thangamani kondaiyilae | In Thangamani's hair bun |
| Konda oosi minnudhadi | The hairpin glitters bright |
| Konda oosi kuthudhunnu | Complaining that the hairpin pricks her |
| Kuthuraandi dabbaanguthu ahaan.. | The lady is throwing a lively tantrum, ahaan.. |
| Chorus | |
| ………………… | [Instrumental Music] |
| Male | |
| Aadi maasam porandhiruchu | The month of Aadi has arrived |
| Yaelaelo annaathae … | Yaelaelo, my brother... |
| Aathu vellam neranjiruchu | The river is brimming with floodwater |
| Yaelaelo annaathae … | Yaelaelo, my brother... |
| Male | |
| Patti aadu maekkayilae | While grazing sheep in the farm |
| Kutti onnu kaanaliyae | One little lamb went missing |
| Patti aadu maekkayilae | While grazing sheep in the farm |
| Kutti onnu kaanaliyae | One little lamb went missing |
| Kutti aadu maattikkittaa | If the little lamb gets trapped |
| Kulla narikku kummaanguthu…kuthu | It is a joyful celebration for the jackal... dance |
| Male | |
| Hey…aha…aaahh….aha…hey…ho… | Hey…aha…aaahh….aha…hey…ho… |
ஆடி மாசம் பொறந்திருச்சு
ஏலேலோ அண்ணாத்தே....
ஆத்து வெள்ளம் நெறஞ்சிருச்சு
ஏலேலோ அண்ணாத்தே....
ஆழம் பாத்து கால விடு
ஏலேலோ அண்ணாத்தே.....
அயிர மீனு கடிக்கும்மையா
ஏலேலோ அண்ணாத்தே
The month of Aadi has arrived
Yaelaelo, my brother...
The river is brimming with floodwater
Yaelaelo, my brother...
Test the depth before putting your foot in
Yaelaelo, my brother...
The Ayira fish will bite you, sir
Yaelaelo, my brother...
சந்தையிலே மீனு வாங்கி
சல சலன்னு கொழம்பு வச்சி
சந்தையிலே மீனு வாங்கி
சல சலன்னு கொழம்பு வச்சி
கொத்தமல்லி பத்தலேன்னு
குத்துறாண்டி கும்மாங்குத்து ஹேய்.....
Buying fish at the local market
Cooking fish curry with a bubbling sound
Buying fish at the local market
Cooking fish curry with a bubbling sound
Complaining that there isn't enough coriander
The pounding lady is dancing with joy, hei...
..................................
The month of Aadi has arrived
Yaelaelo, my brother...
The river is brimming with floodwater
Yaelaelo, my brother...
ஆடி மாசம் பொறந்துருச்சு
ஏலேலோ அண்ணாத்தே....
ஆத்து வெள்ளம் நெறஞ்சிருச்சு
ஏலேலோ அண்ணாத்தே....
In Thangamani's hair bun
The hairpin glitters bright
In Thangamani's hair bun
The hairpin glitters bright
Complaining that the hairpin pricks her
The lady is throwing a lively tantrum, ahaan..
தங்கமணி கொண்டையிலே
கொண்ட ஊசி மின்னுதடி
தங்கமணி கொண்டையிலே
கொண்ட ஊசி மின்னுதடி
கொண்ட ஊசி குத்துதுன்னு
குத்துறாண்டி டப்பாங்குத்து ஆஹான்
[Instrumental Music]
.................................
The month of Aadi has arrived
Yaelaelo, my brother...
The river is brimming with floodwater
Yaelaelo, my brother...
ஆடி மாசம் பொறந்துருச்சு
ஏலேலோ அண்ணாத்தே....
ஆத்து வெள்ளம் நெறஞ்சிருச்சு
ஏலேலோ அண்ணாத்தே....
While grazing sheep in the farm
One little lamb went missing
While grazing sheep in the farm
One little lamb went missing
If the little lamb gets trapped
It is a joyful celebration for the jackal... dance
பட்டி ஆடு மேய்க்கையிலே
குட்டி ஒன்னு காணலியே
பட்டி ஆடு மேய்க்கையிலே
குட்டி ஒன்னு காணலியே
குட்டி ஆடு மாட்டிகிட்டா
குள்ள நரிக்கு கும்மாங்குத்து....குத்து
Hey…aha…aaahh….aha…hey…ho…
ஹே....ஆஹா....ஆஅஹ்....ஆஹா....ஹே....ஹோ....
Aadi maasam porandhiruchu
The month of Aadi has arrived
Yaelaelo annaathae …
Yaelaelo, my brother...
Aathu vellam neranjiruchu
The river is brimming with floodwater
Yaelaelo annaathae …
Yaelaelo, my brother...
Aazham paathu kaala vidu
Test the depth before putting your foot in
Yaelaelo annaathae …
Yaelaelo, my brother...
Ayira meenu kadikkumaiyaa
The Ayira fish will bite you, sir
Yaelaelo annaathae …
Yaelaelo, my brother...
Sandhaiyilae meenu vaangi
Buying fish at the local market
Sala salannu kozhambu vachi
Cooking fish curry with a bubbling sound
Sandhaiyilae meenu vaangi
Buying fish at the local market
Sala salannu kozhambu vachi
Cooking fish curry with a bubbling sound
Kothamalli pathalennu
Complaining that there isn't enough coriander
Kuthuraandi kummaanguthu hei …
The pounding lady is dancing with joy, hei...
Aadi maasam porandhiruchu
The month of Aadi has arrived
Yaelaelo annaathae …
Yaelaelo, my brother...
Aathu vellam neranjiruchu
The river is brimming with floodwater
Yaelaelo annaathae …
Yaelaelo, my brother...
Thangamani kondaiyilae
In Thangamani's hair bun
Konda oosi minnudhadi
The hairpin glitters bright
Thangamani kondaiyilae
In Thangamani's hair bun
Konda oosi minnudhadi
The hairpin glitters bright
Konda oosi kuthudhunnu
Complaining that the hairpin pricks her
Kuthuraandi dabbaanguthu ahaan..
The lady is throwing a lively tantrum, ahaan..
…………………
[Instrumental Music]
Aadi maasam porandhiruchu
The month of Aadi has arrived
Yaelaelo annaathae …
Yaelaelo, my brother...
Aathu vellam neranjiruchu
The river is brimming with floodwater
Yaelaelo annaathae …
Yaelaelo, my brother...
Patti aadu maekkayilae
While grazing sheep in the farm
Kutti onnu kaanaliyae
One little lamb went missing
Patti aadu maekkayilae
While grazing sheep in the farm
Kutti onnu kaanaliyae
One little lamb went missing
Kutti aadu maattikkittaa
If the little lamb gets trapped
Kulla narikku kummaanguthu…kuthu
It is a joyful celebration for the jackal... dance
Hey…aha…aaahh….aha…hey…ho…
Hey…aha…aaahh….aha…hey…ho…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song captures the vibrant rural atmosphere of Tamil Nadu during the auspicious month of Aadi, characterized by fresh river floods, agricultural vitality, and festive merriment. Through folk-style couplets, the lyrics humorously portray everyday village scenes—from cooking fish curry and playful complaints about spices to admiring hair accessories and watching over livestock.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Erattai Kilavi (Onomatopoeia)
“Sala salannu kozhambu vachi”
The phrase 'Sala salannu' mimics the bubbling sound of spicy fish curry boiling in a pot.
Refrain / Chant (Ettu / Madaku)
“Yaelaelo annaathae …”
The phrase 'Yaelaelo annaathae' acts as a rhythmic folk chant repeating after descriptive statements to keep the traditional boatman/farmer beat.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Kutti aadu maattikkittaa / Kulla narikku kummaanguthu”
Initial sound repetition of 'Ku' ('Kutti' and 'Kulla') adds rhythmic cadence to the line.
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Trivia
The song is set in the 1990 action film Inaindha Kaigal directed by N. K. Vishwanathan. The soundtrack was composed by Manoj-Gyan with lyrics penned by the film's producer and creative director Aabavanan, who integrated authentic rural folk rhythm structures ('Yaelaelo') into mainstream cinema music.
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