Aaja Meri Soniye
From Saroja · 2008
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- Vijay Yesudas, S. P. B. Charan, Premgi Amaren
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Saroja2008
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Hoo ooo hooo oo..(2) | Hoo ooo hooo oo.. |
| Male | |
| Maapillaikku nichayadartham | The engagement for the groom is finalized, |
| Mappillai thozhargal naam-thanda | And we are the groom's best friends! |
| Maathiyachu vethala paaku | Betel leaves and nuts have been exchanged, |
| Manam pol-dhanae hoo oo | Just as our hearts wished, hoo oo! |
| Male | |
| Madhanukkena adichadhu yogam | Luck has truly struck for Madhan, |
| Pudichan puliyan komba-thaan | He has caught hold of a strong tamarind branch (a lucky break)! |
| Valayappatti thavilukku yetha | Matching the famous Valayapatti thavil drum, |
| Vaathiyam dhaanae | Is this perfect musical accompaniment! |
| Male | |
| Hey nanba ponna poo pola kappathu | Hey friend, protect the bride like a delicate flower, |
| Goojava-thaan kaalam pooravum nee thooku | And carry the water-pot for her all your life! |
| Chorus | |
| Aaja meri soniye hoi hoi | Come, my beautiful one, hoi hoi! |
| Aaja mera soniye hoi hoi | Come, my beloved one, hoi hoi! |
| Aaja meri soniye tuhi meri mitwa | Come my beautiful one, you are my friend and companion, |
| Chorus | |
| Aaja meri soniye soniye soniye | Come my beautiful one, beautiful one, beautiful one, |
| Aaja Mera Soniye | Come my beloved one, |
| Aaja Mera Soniye | Come my beloved one, |
| Tuhi meri mitwa | You are my friend and companion. |
| Male | |
| Maapillaikku nichayadartham | The engagement for the groom is finalized, |
| Mappillai thozhargal naam-thanda | And we are the groom's best friends! |
| Maathiyachu vethala paaku manam pol-dhanee | Betel leaves and nuts exchanged, just as our hearts wished! |
| Oh madhanukkena adichadhu yogam | Oh, luck has truly struck for Madhan, |
| Pudichan puliyan komba-thaan | He has caught hold of a strong tamarind branch! |
| Valayappatti thavilukku yetha | Matching the famous Valayapatti thavil drum, |
| Vaathiyam dhaane | Is this perfect musical accompaniment! |
| Chorus | |
| …………… | [Interlude] |
| Male | |
| Yaar manadhil yaarendru | Who resides in whose heart, |
| Kaanuvadhu elithandru | Is not an easy thing to discern, |
| Chidambara ragasiyame ho oo | It is a deep divine secret like Chidambara Ragasiyam! |
| Yaar kazuthil yaar maalai | Whose garland adorns whose neck, |
| Kooruvadhu yaar vaelai | Whose role is it to predict that? |
| Iraivanin thiru-ulamae | It is solely the divine will of God! |
| Male | |
| Nesamidhai nenjil pottalum | Even if you nurture love deep in your heart, |
| Naal muzhudhum neerai vittalum | And water it diligently all day long, |
| Naatru vara veridam serumae | The sapling eventually moves to another field! |
| Pengal idam vittu idam vittu | Women are like crops that are moved from place to place |
| Vilaigindra payirada | To bloom and yield harvest, my friend! |
| Chorus | |
| Aaja meri soniye hoi hoi | Come, my beautiful one, hoi hoi! |
| Aaja mera soniye hoi hoi | Come, my beloved one, hoi hoi! |
| Aaja meri soniye tuhi meri mitwa | Come my beautiful one, you are my friend and companion, |
| Chorus | |
| Aaja meri soniye soniye soniye | Come my beautiful one, beautiful one, beautiful one, |
| Aaja Mera Soniye | Come my beloved one, |
| Aaja Mera Soniye | Come my beloved one, |
| Tuhi meri mitwa | You are my friend and companion. |
| Male | |
| Maapillaikku nichayadartham | The engagement for the groom is finalized, |
| Mappillai thozhargal naam-thanda | And we are the groom's best friends! |
| Maathiyachu vethala paaku manam pol-dhanee | Betel leaves and nuts exchanged, just as our hearts wished! |
| Oh madhanukkena adichadhu yogam | Oh, luck has truly struck for Madhan, |
| Pudichan puliyan komba-thaan | He has caught hold of a strong tamarind branch! |
| Valayappatti thavilukku yetha | Matching the famous Valayapatti thavil drum, |
| Vaathiyam dhaane | Is this perfect musical accompaniment! |
| Chorus | |
| …………… | [Interlude] |
| Male | |
| Hey hey kaadhal kadhai titanic | Hey hey, a love story is like Titanic, |
| Kaadhalukku adhu tonic | It serves as a tonic for love itself! |
| Kadalaiyum puyalayum | Facing both the wild oceans and storms, |
| Kadandhu nil anjathae | Stand strong and do not fear! |
| Male | |
| Manaivikkoru mariyaathai | Giving respect to your wife, |
| Kodupatharkku maravaadhae | Never ever forget to do so! |
| Pona pin avalukku taj mahal kattathae | Do not build a Taj Mahal for her after she passes away! |
| Koduthu vaitha nambaa nee vaazhga | Live long, you blessed friend, |
| Kola mayil nizhalil nalamaaga | Happily under the shade of this majestic peacock! |
| Male | |
| Indru mudhal aayiram aandugal | From today onwards for a thousand years, |
| Dhinam edu edu iravinil sugan endra | Every night, claim and cherish |
| Pudhayalada | The treasure of happiness! |
| Chorus | |
| Aaja meri soniye hoi hoi | Come, my beautiful one, hoi hoi! |
| Aaja mera soniye hoi hoi | Come, my beloved one, hoi hoi! |
| Aaja meri soniye tuhi meri mitwa | Come my beautiful one, you are my friend and companion, |
| Chorus | |
| Aaja meri soniye soniye soniye | Come my beautiful one, beautiful one, beautiful one, |
| Aaja Mera Soniye | Come my beloved one, |
| Aaja Mera Soniye | Come my beloved one, |
| Tuhi meri mitwa | You are my friend and companion. |
ஹோ ஓ ஹோ ஓ... (2)
Hoo ooo hooo oo..
மாப்பிள்ளைக்கு நிச்சயதார்த்தம்
மாப்பிள்ளை தோழர்கள் நாம் தாண்டா
மாத்தியாச்சு வெத்தல பாக்கு
மனம் போல் தானே ஹோ ஓ
The engagement for the groom is finalized,
And we are the groom's best friends!
Betel leaves and nuts have been exchanged,
Just as our hearts wished, hoo oo!
மதனுக்கென அடிச்சது யோகம்
புடிச்சான் புளியன் கொம்பா தான்
வலையபட்டி தவிலுக்கு ஏத்த
வாத்தியம் தானே
Luck has truly struck for Madhan,
He has caught hold of a strong tamarind branch (a lucky break)!
Matching the famous Valayapatti thavil drum,
Is this perfect musical accompaniment!
ஹே நண்பா பொண்ண பூ போல காப்பாத்து
கூஜாவ தான் காலம் பூராவும் நீ தூக்கு
Hey friend, protect the bride like a delicate flower,
And carry the water-pot for her all your life!
ஆஜா மேரி சோனியே ஹோய் ஹோய்
ஆஜா மேரா சோனியே ஹோய் ஹோய்
ஆஜா மேரி சோனியே துஹி மேரி மித்வா
Come, my beautiful one, hoi hoi!
Come, my beloved one, hoi hoi!
Come my beautiful one, you are my friend and companion,
ஆஜா மேரி சோனியே சோனியே
ஆஜா மேரா சோனியே
ஆஜா மேரா சோனியே
துஹி மேரி மித்வா
Come my beautiful one, beautiful one, beautiful one,
Come my beloved one,
Come my beloved one,
You are my friend and companion.
மாப்பிள்ளைக்கு நிச்சயதார்த்தம்
மாப்பிள்ளை தோழர்கள் நாம் தாண்டா
மாத்தியாச்சு வெத்தல பாக்கு மனம் போல் தானே
ஓ மதனுக்கென அடிச்சது யோகம்
புடிச்சான் புளியன் கொம்பா தான்
வலையபட்டி தவிலுக்கு ஏத்த
வாத்தியம் தானே
The engagement for the groom is finalized,
And we are the groom's best friends!
Betel leaves and nuts exchanged, just as our hearts wished!
Oh, luck has truly struck for Madhan,
He has caught hold of a strong tamarind branch!
Matching the famous Valayapatti thavil drum,
Is this perfect musical accompaniment!
......................
[Interlude]
யார் மனதில் யாரென்று
காணுவது எளிதன்று
சிதம்பர ரகசியமே ஹோ ஓ
யார் கழுத்தில் யார் மாலை
கூறுவது யார் வேலை
இறைவன் திரு உளமே
Who resides in whose heart,
Is not an easy thing to discern,
It is a deep divine secret like Chidambara Ragasiyam!
Whose garland adorns whose neck,
Whose role is it to predict that?
It is solely the divine will of God!
நேசமிதை நெஞ்சில் போட்டாலும்
நாள் முழுதும் நீரை விட்டாலும்
நாற்று வர வேறிடம் சேருமே
பெண்கள் இடம் விட்டு இடம் விட்டு
விளைகின்ற பயிரடா
Even if you nurture love deep in your heart,
And water it diligently all day long,
The sapling eventually moves to another field!
Women are like crops that are moved from place to place
To bloom and yield harvest, my friend!
ஆஜா மேரி சோனியே ஹோய் ஹோய்
ஆஜா மேரா சோனியே ஹோய் ஹோய்
ஆஜா மேரி சோனியே துஹி மேரி மித்வா
Come, my beautiful one, hoi hoi!
Come, my beloved one, hoi hoi!
Come my beautiful one, you are my friend and companion,
ஆஜா மேரி சோனியே சோனியே சோனியே
ஆஜா மேரா சோனியே
ஆஜா மேரா சோனியே
துஹி மேரி மித்வா
Come my beautiful one, beautiful one, beautiful one,
Come my beloved one,
Come my beloved one,
You are my friend and companion.
மாப்பிள்ளைக்கு நிச்சயதார்த்தம்
மாப்பிள்ளை தோழர்கள் நாம் தாண்டா
மாத்தியாச்சு வெத்தல பாக்கு மனம் போல் தானே
ஓ மதனுக்கென அடிச்சது யோகம்
புடிச்சான் புளியன் கொம்பா தான்
வலையபட்டி தவிலுக்கு ஏத்த
வாத்தியம் தானே
The engagement for the groom is finalized,
And we are the groom's best friends!
Betel leaves and nuts exchanged, just as our hearts wished!
Oh, luck has truly struck for Madhan,
He has caught hold of a strong tamarind branch!
Matching the famous Valayapatti thavil drum,
Is this perfect musical accompaniment!
................
[Interlude]
ஹே ஹே காதல் கதை டைட்டானிக்
காதலுக்கு அது டானிக்
காதலையும் புயலையும்
கடந்து நில் அஞ்சாதே
Hey hey, a love story is like Titanic,
It serves as a tonic for love itself!
Facing both the wild oceans and storms,
Stand strong and do not fear!
மனைவிக்கொரு மரியாதை
கொடுப்பதற்கு மறவாதே
போன பின் அவளுக்கு தாஜ் மஹால் கட்டாதே
கொடுத்து வைத்த நம்பா நீ வாழ்க
கோல மயில் நிழலில் நலமாக
Giving respect to your wife,
Never ever forget to do so!
Do not build a Taj Mahal for her after she passes away!
Live long, you blessed friend,
Happily under the shade of this majestic peacock!
இன்று முதல் ஆயிரம் ஆண்டுகள்
தினம் எடு எடு இரவினில் சுகம் என்ற
புதையலடா
From today onwards for a thousand years,
Every night, claim and cherish
The treasure of happiness!
ஆஜா மேரி சோனியே ஹோய் ஹோய்
ஆஜா மேரா சோனியே ஹோய் ஹோய்
ஆஜா மேரி சோனியே துஹி மேரி மித்வா
Come, my beautiful one, hoi hoi!
Come, my beloved one, hoi hoi!
Come my beautiful one, you are my friend and companion,
ஆஜா மேரி சோனியே சோனியே சோனியே
ஆஜா மேரா சோனியே
ஆஜா மேரா சோனியே
துஹி மேரி மித்வா
Come my beautiful one, beautiful one, beautiful one,
Come my beloved one,
Come my beloved one,
You are my friend and companion.
Hoo ooo hooo oo..(2)
Hoo ooo hooo oo..
Maapillaikku nichayadartham
The engagement for the groom is finalized,
Mappillai thozhargal naam-thanda
And we are the groom's best friends!
Maathiyachu vethala paaku
Betel leaves and nuts have been exchanged,
Manam pol-dhanae hoo oo
Just as our hearts wished, hoo oo!
Madhanukkena adichadhu yogam
Luck has truly struck for Madhan,
Pudichan puliyan komba-thaan
He has caught hold of a strong tamarind branch (a lucky break)!
Valayappatti thavilukku yetha
Matching the famous Valayapatti thavil drum,
Vaathiyam dhaanae
Is this perfect musical accompaniment!
Hey nanba ponna poo pola kappathu
Hey friend, protect the bride like a delicate flower,
Goojava-thaan kaalam pooravum nee thooku
And carry the water-pot for her all your life!
Aaja meri soniye hoi hoi
Come, my beautiful one, hoi hoi!
Aaja mera soniye hoi hoi
Come, my beloved one, hoi hoi!
Aaja meri soniye tuhi meri mitwa
Come my beautiful one, you are my friend and companion,
Aaja meri soniye soniye soniye
Come my beautiful one, beautiful one, beautiful one,
Aaja Mera Soniye
Come my beloved one,
Aaja Mera Soniye
Come my beloved one,
Tuhi meri mitwa
You are my friend and companion.
Maapillaikku nichayadartham
The engagement for the groom is finalized,
Mappillai thozhargal naam-thanda
And we are the groom's best friends!
Maathiyachu vethala paaku manam pol-dhanee
Betel leaves and nuts exchanged, just as our hearts wished!
Oh madhanukkena adichadhu yogam
Oh, luck has truly struck for Madhan,
Pudichan puliyan komba-thaan
He has caught hold of a strong tamarind branch!
Valayappatti thavilukku yetha
Matching the famous Valayapatti thavil drum,
Vaathiyam dhaane
Is this perfect musical accompaniment!
……………
[Interlude]
Yaar manadhil yaarendru
Who resides in whose heart,
Kaanuvadhu elithandru
Is not an easy thing to discern,
Chidambara ragasiyame ho oo
It is a deep divine secret like Chidambara Ragasiyam!
Yaar kazuthil yaar maalai
Whose garland adorns whose neck,
Kooruvadhu yaar vaelai
Whose role is it to predict that?
Iraivanin thiru-ulamae
It is solely the divine will of God!
Nesamidhai nenjil pottalum
Even if you nurture love deep in your heart,
Naal muzhudhum neerai vittalum
And water it diligently all day long,
Naatru vara veridam serumae
The sapling eventually moves to another field!
Pengal idam vittu idam vittu
Women are like crops that are moved from place to place
Vilaigindra payirada
To bloom and yield harvest, my friend!
Aaja meri soniye hoi hoi
Come, my beautiful one, hoi hoi!
Aaja mera soniye hoi hoi
Come, my beloved one, hoi hoi!
Aaja meri soniye tuhi meri mitwa
Come my beautiful one, you are my friend and companion,
Aaja meri soniye soniye soniye
Come my beautiful one, beautiful one, beautiful one,
Aaja Mera Soniye
Come my beloved one,
Aaja Mera Soniye
Come my beloved one,
Tuhi meri mitwa
You are my friend and companion.
Maapillaikku nichayadartham
The engagement for the groom is finalized,
Mappillai thozhargal naam-thanda
And we are the groom's best friends!
Maathiyachu vethala paaku manam pol-dhanee
Betel leaves and nuts exchanged, just as our hearts wished!
Oh madhanukkena adichadhu yogam
Oh, luck has truly struck for Madhan,
Pudichan puliyan komba-thaan
He has caught hold of a strong tamarind branch!
Valayappatti thavilukku yetha
Matching the famous Valayapatti thavil drum,
Vaathiyam dhaane
Is this perfect musical accompaniment!
……………
[Interlude]
Hey hey kaadhal kadhai titanic
Hey hey, a love story is like Titanic,
Kaadhalukku adhu tonic
It serves as a tonic for love itself!
Kadalaiyum puyalayum
Facing both the wild oceans and storms,
Kadandhu nil anjathae
Stand strong and do not fear!
Manaivikkoru mariyaathai
Giving respect to your wife,
Kodupatharkku maravaadhae
Never ever forget to do so!
Pona pin avalukku taj mahal kattathae
Do not build a Taj Mahal for her after she passes away!
Koduthu vaitha nambaa nee vaazhga
Live long, you blessed friend,
Kola mayil nizhalil nalamaaga
Happily under the shade of this majestic peacock!
Indru mudhal aayiram aandugal
From today onwards for a thousand years,
Dhinam edu edu iravinil sugan endra
Every night, claim and cherish
Pudhayalada
The treasure of happiness!
Aaja meri soniye hoi hoi
Come, my beautiful one, hoi hoi!
Aaja mera soniye hoi hoi
Come, my beloved one, hoi hoi!
Aaja meri soniye tuhi meri mitwa
Come my beautiful one, you are my friend and companion,
Aaja meri soniye soniye soniye
Come my beautiful one, beautiful one, beautiful one,
Aaja Mera Soniye
Come my beloved one,
Aaja Mera Soniye
Come my beloved one,
Tuhi meri mitwa
You are my friend and companion.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Aaja Meri Soniye' (Maapillaikku nichayadartham) from the movie Saroja (2008) is a celebratory, upbeat groomsmen song that blends energetic wedding festivities with playful advice for the groom, Madhan. Sung from the perspective of his close friends, the track celebrates the formalization of his wedding engagement while pulling his leg about marriage responsibilities, life changes, and respect towards his bride. The song incorporates catchy Hindi refrains alongside classical Tamil proverbs and metaphors. In the verses, the lyrics turn philosophical yet witty, contrasting the unpredictable nature of love and destiny with cultural traditions like transplanting crops—symbolizing how women transition into new households. The song advises the groom to respect his wife while she is alive rather than performing grand gestures after death (like building a Taj Mahal), encouraging him to treasure marital happiness every single night. Overall, the song captures the joyful spirit, camaraderie, and banter typical of close friends at a Tamil wedding.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Hey nanba ponna poo pola kappathu”
Compares the bride to a delicate flower ('ponna poo pola') that needs tender care.
Idiom / Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Pudichan puliyan komba-thaan”
'Puliyan komba pudichan' (grabbing a tamarind branch) is a traditional Tamil idiom signifying grasping a solid opportunity or striking great fortune.
Cultural Metaphor
“Chidambara ragasiyame ho oo”
'Chidambara ragasiyame' uses the famous secret of Chidambaram temple as a metaphor for the mystery of love and destiny.
Metaphor
“Vilaigindra payirada”
Compares women leaving their home after marriage to crops being transplanted ('payirada') from one field to another to yield fruit.
Rhyme (Iyaibu / End Rhyme)
“Hey hey kaadhal kadhai titanic / Kaadhalukku adhu tonic”
Uses English loanwords 'Titanic' and 'tonic' to create a catchy modern end-rhyme.
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Trivia
'Saroja' was directed by Venkat Prabhu, known for introducing youthful, friend-centric wedding and celebration tracks in Tamil cinema. The music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja became a huge hit, particularly for blending traditional folk instruments like the thavil with contemporary beats and Hindi hook lines ('Aaja Meri Soniye'). Gangai Amaran, Venkat Prabhu's father and a legendary lyricist-composer himself, penned the lyrics blending traditional Tamil proverbs with modern pop references.
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