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Lyrics & meaning

Aathangarai Oram

From Vazhkkai Chakkaram · 1990

Lyricist
Kamakodiyan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Vazhkkai Chakkaram1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aathangarai oram kaathadikkum neramBy the riverbank, when the breeze blows
Vaadi pullae en vaasamullaCome, girl, my sweet-scented one
Aathangarai oram kaathadikkum neramBy the riverbank, when the breeze blows
Vaadi pullae en vaasamullaCome, girl, my sweet-scented one
Male
Thodhaana hae idam adhu thaandiBeyond that suitable spot
Thozhmeedhu padam varaiyendiDraw a picture on my shoulder
Kuyilae mayilae hoiOh cuckoo, oh peacock, hoi!
Chorus :Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaaChorus: Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaa
Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaaChorus: Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaa
Female
Aathangarai oram kaathadikkum neramBy the riverbank, when the breeze blows
Vaaren machaan onnu thaaren machaanI am coming, my dear, and I will give you one kiss
Thodhaana idam idhuthaanyaaThis right here is the suitable spot
Thozhmeedhu padam varaiviya maama oo maamaWill you draw a picture on my shoulder, uncle, oh uncle?
Chorus :Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaaChorus: Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaa
Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaaChorus: Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaa
Female
Yelam manakkudhu krambhum manakkudhuCardamom smells sweet, cloves smell sweet
En veettu thottathilIn my house garden
Male :Yetham iraikkanum paattum padikanumMale: Need to draw water with a water-lift and sing a song
Vaamma nee pakkathilCome close to me, girl
Female
Paalum thaenum odumMilk and honey flow
Unga maaman veettu kodathilIn your uncle's house pot
Male :Kaalam potta paalathukkuMale: For the bridge built by time
Nandri solvom inbathilLet us give thanks in joy
Female
Unnaithaan nambithaan kannipooo poothichuBelieving only in you, the maiden flower bloomed
Male :Ennathaan nerathil ungakitta serthichuMale: An auspicious time brought me together with you
Chorus :…………………….Chorus: (Humming)
Female
Aathangarai oram kaathadikkum neramBy the riverbank, when the breeze blows
Vaaren machaan onnu thaaren machaanI am coming, my dear, and I will give you one kiss
Male
Thodhaana hae idam adhu thaandiBeyond that suitable spot
Thozhmeedhu padam varaiyendiDraw a picture on my shoulder
Kuyilae mayilae hoiOh cuckoo, oh peacock, hoi!
Chorus :Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaaChorus: Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaa
Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaaChorus: Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaa
Chorus
………………..(Interlude)
Male
Sittukuruviyae kottum aruviyilOh little sparrow, in the cascading waterfall
Vilayaada vaarendiI am coming to play
Female :Chinna kazhuthila manja kaiyithilFemale: Around my small neck, with a sacred yellow thread
Adaiyaalam podaiyaaPlace a sign of marriage, sir
Male
Kattupatta singakuttikku kattu avukka pogudhuFor the bound lion cub, the ropes are about to be untied
Female :Unna muttum kannukutty kannedhirae nikkudhuFemale: A playful calf stands right before your eyes
Male :Rombhathaan pesithaan vambhuthaan vangaadhaeMale: Do not talk too much and pick a quarrel
Female :Karai melae nee ninnu kanavaalae neendhaadhaeFemale: Standing on the bank, do not swim in dreams
Chorus
……………………………….(Interlude)
Male
Aathangarai oram kaathadikkum neramBy the riverbank, when the breeze blows
Vaadi pullae en vaasamullaCome, girl, my sweet-scented one
Thodhaana hae idam adhu thaandiBeyond that suitable spot
Thozhmeedhu padam varaiyendiDraw a picture on my shoulder
Kuyilae mayilae hoiOh cuckoo, oh peacock, hoi!
Chorus :Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaaChorus: Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaa
Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaaChorus: Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaa
Female
Aathangarai oram kaathadikkum neramBy the riverbank, when the breeze blows
Vaaren machaan onnu thaaren machaanI am coming, my dear, and I will give you one kiss
Thodhaana idam idhuthaanyaaThis right here is the suitable spot
Thozhmeedhu padam varaiviya maama oo maamaWill you draw a picture on my shoulder, uncle, oo uncle?
Chorus :Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaaChorus: Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaa
Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaaChorus: Yamma yamma yama yama yama yama yamaaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a lively folk duet set against a scenic rural landscape near a riverbank. The male and female protagonists engage in affectionate, playful banter, expressing their growing intimacy through vivid nature imagery such as blooming flowers, cascading waterfalls, and fragrant spice gardens.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Aathangarai oram kaathadikkum neram

The words 'oram' and 'neram' at the end of the phrases rhyme, creating a rhythmic lyric structure.

Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Thodhaana hae idam adhu thaandi / Thozhmeedhu padam varaiyendi

The second letter 'dh' is repeated across 'Thodhaana' and 'Thozhmeedhu' in consecutive lines.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Thozhmeedhu padam varaiyendi

Drawing a picture on the shoulder ('Thozhmeedhu padam varaiyendi') is used metaphorically to represent romantic embraces.

Imagery

Yelam manakkudhu krambhum manakkudhu

Sensory descriptions of spices like cardamom ('Yelam') and cloves ('krambhum') enhance the romantic and natural setting.

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Trivia

This track belongs to the 1990 Tamil movie 'Vazhkkai Chakkaram', featuring lyrics penned by Kamakodiyan, known for his rustic folk imagery in 90s Tamil cinema.

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