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Lyrics & meaning

Aadiyile Saami

From Thunive Thozhan · 1980

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Shailaja, Chorus
Music director
R. Rajesh
Details
Thunive Thozhan1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kaattaeri sudalai muththuKaattaeri, Sudalai, Muthu (guardian deities)
Chorus :Yae haeiChorus : Yae haei
Female :Karuppannan muniyaandiFemale : Karuppannan, Muniyaandi (guardian deities)
Chorus :Yae haeiChorus : Yae haei
Female :Kaattu vazhigalthaan namakkuFemale : Forest paths are our only routes
Kavalai illaa vazhaigaladaaIt is a worry-free life, my friend
Chorus
HaeiHaei
Female :Aadiyilae saami thirunaalaamFemale : In the month of Aadi comes the holy festival of God
Chorus :AahaaChorus : Aahaa
Female :Aadu vetti poojaigaliduvaaraamFemale : They perform worship by sacrificing goats
Chorus :AahaaChorus : Aahaa
Female :Aasaigalai saamikku solvaaraamFemale : They share their desires with God
Chorus :AahaaChorus : Aahaa
Female :Porapakkam saamiyum varuvaaraamFemale : God too arrives facing their direction
Chorus
Thaanathanthaana thanthana thaana thanthanaThaanathanthaana thanthana thaana thanthana
Haei….haei…..haei…..Haei....haei.....haei.....
Female
Avaravar poojaiyum arvarukku puriyuthuEveryone understands their own form of worship
Silarukku puriyalai nadaththu nadaththu joraSome do not understand; keep it going energetically
Chorus
HaeiHaei
Female :Aadiyilae saami thirunaalaamFemale : In the month of Aadi comes the holy festival of God
Chorus :AahaaChorus : Aahaa
Female :Aadu vetti poojaigaliduvaaraamFemale : They perform worship by sacrificing goats
Female
Iva idaiyum udaiyum dariyaHer waist and dress are stylish
Iva azhagu veliyae theriyaHer beauty is visible outside
Iva kuthichchu kuthichchu mannai mithikka vanthaalaeShe came jumping and stepping on the ground
Itta kondai paaru mandai paaru kannaalaeLook at her hair bun, look at her head with your eyes
Female
Iva idaiyum udaiyum dariyaHer waist and dress are stylish
Iva azhagu veliyae theriyaHer beauty is visible outside
Iva kuthichchu kuthichchu mannai mithikka vanthaalaeShe came jumping and stepping on the ground
Itta kondai paaru mandai paaru kannaalaeLook at her hair bun, look at her head with your eyes
Chorus
Angae nikkira ingae nikkiraeStanding there, standing here
Engae nikkira ponnammaaWhere are you standing, golden girl?
On sangathiyilae enna vanthathuWhat came out of your conversation?
Konjam solladi chinnammaaTell us a little bit, young girl
Chorus
HaeiHaei
Female :Aadiyilae saami thirunaalaamFemale : In the month of Aadi comes the holy festival of God
Chorus :AahaaChorus : Aahaa
Female :Aadu vetti poojaigaliduvaaraamFemale : They perform worship by sacrificing goats
Chorus :AahaaChorus : Aahaa
Female :Aasaigalai saamikku solvaaraamFemale : They share their desires with God
Chorus :AahaaChorus : Aahaa
Female :Porapakkam saamiyum varuvaaraamFemale : God too arrives facing their direction
Chorus
Thaanathanthaana thanthana thaana thanthanaThaanathanthaana thanthana thaana thanthana
Haei….haei….haei….Haei....haei....haei....
Female
Avaravar poojaiyum avarukku puriyuthuEveryone understands their own form of worship
Silarukku puriyalai nadaththu nadaththu joraSome do not understand; keep it going energetically
Chorus
HaeiHaei
Female :Aadiyilae saami thirunaalaamFemale : In the month of Aadi comes the holy festival of God
Chorus :AahaaChorus : Aahaa
Female :Aadu vetti poojaigaliduvaaraamFemale : They perform worship by sacrificing goats
Chorus
…………………...........
Female
Iva athukkum idhukkum sirisuShe is young for all these things
Dhinam sirichchu pazhaga pudhusuShe is new to laughing and getting acquainted daily
Ini alukki kulukki minikki nadakka vanthaalaeNow she has come walking with sway, shake, and charm
Angam engum nallaa paaru kannaalaeLook well at her whole body with your eyes
Female
Iva athukkum idhukkum sirisuShe is young for all these things
Dhinam sirichchu pazhaga pudhusuShe is new to laughing and getting acquainted daily
Ini alukki kulukki minikki nadakka vanthaalaeNow she has come walking with sway, shake, and charm
Angam engum nallaa paaru kannaalaeLook well at her whole body with your eyes
Chorus
Angae nikkira ingae nikkiraeStanding there, standing here
Engae nikkira ponnammaaWhere are you standing, golden girl?
On sangathiyilae enna vanthathuWhat came out of your conversation?
Konjam solladi chinnammaaTell us a little bit, young girl
Chorus
HaeiHaei
Female :Aadiyilae saami thirunaalaamFemale : In the month of Aadi comes the holy festival of God
Chorus :AahaaChorus : Aahaa
Female :Aadu vetti poojaigaliduvaaraamFemale : They perform worship by sacrificing goats
Chorus :AahaaChorus : Aahaa
Female :Aasaigalai saamikku solvaaraamFemale : They share their desires with God
Chorus :AahaaChorus : Aahaa
Female :Porapakkam saamiyum varuvaaraamFemale : God too arrives facing their direction
Chorus
Thaanathanthaana thanthana thaana thanthanaThaanathanthaana thanthana thaana thanthana
Haei….haei….haei….Haei....haei....haei....
Female
Avaravar poojaiyum arvarukku puriyuthuEveryone understands their own form of worship
Silarukku puriyalai nadaththu nadaththu joraSome do not understand; keep it going energetically
Female
Aadiyilae saami thirunaalaamIn the month of Aadi comes the holy festival of God
Chorus :AahaaChorus : Aahaa
Female :Aadu vetti poojaigaliduvaaraamFemale : They perform worship by sacrificing goats

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Aadiyilae Saami Thirunaalaam' captures the vibrant rural atmosphere during the Tamil month of Aadi, celebrated with traditional village temple festivals (Aadi Thiruvizha). The lyrics evoke the devotion towards village guardian deities like Karuppasamy, Muniyaandi, and Sudalai Madan, describing animal sacrifices, prayers, and communal festivities filled with music, dance, and joyous banter.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Aadiyilae saami thirunaalaam / Aadu vetti poojaigaliduvaaraam

The second consonant sound matches across adjacent lines to create rhythmic harmony.

Monaai (Alliteration / First letter matching)

Iva idaiyum udaiyum dariya / Iva azhagu veliyae theriya

Repetition of initial consonants like 'I' in description of the young woman.

Adukku Thodar (Repetitive Words)

Iva kuthichchu kuthichchu mannai mithikka vanthaalae

Doubling words for emphasis and rhythmic beat in folk music.

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Trivia

'Thunive Thozhan' (1980) features music composed by R. Rajesh with lyrics penned by legendary poet Kannadasan, showcasing authentic Tamil folk sensibilities and festive village culture through the energetic vocals of S.P. Shailaja.

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