Ada Maappillai
From Siva · 1989
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Siva1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aa… | Aa… |
| Chorus :Aa… | Chorus: Aa… |
| Male :Dei dei dei dei | Male: Hey, hey, hey, hey guys! |
| Suthi sernthu paadungada | Gather around and sing together, guys! |
| Aa … | Aa… |
| Chorus :aa | Chorus: Aa |
| Male | |
| Sari ippa naan paadrathellam | Alright, whatever I sing now... |
| Thiruppi thiruppi paadanum | ...you must repeat back to me! |
| Chorus | |
| Sarithaanpaa | Alright then! |
| Male | |
| Sabaash | Bravo! |
| Indha ooril pala pera paarthu putten | I have seen many kinds of people in this town. |
| Chorus :Parthuputten | Chorus: Seen them! |
| Male | |
| Sabaash | Bravo! |
| Naa veera sooren | I am a brave hero! |
| Male :Naa vee ee ee veera sooran | Male: I am a bra-a-ave hero! |
| Adikadhappa | Don't hit me, man! |
| Male :Namma pathi naalu peru kettuparada | Male: Ask any four people about us! |
| Chorus :Namma pathi naalu peru kettuparada | Chorus: Ask any four people about us! |
| Male | |
| Saaru | Sir! |
| Chorus :Aa saaru | Chorus: Ah, Sir! |
| Male :Edhukkum | Male: For anything... |
| Chorus :Aa edhukkum | Chorus: Ah, for anything... |
| Male :Thuninjavanda | Male: ...he is a fearless man! |
| Chorus :Thu nin ja van da | Chorus: A fear-less man! |
| Male | |
| Yaara da podringa | Whom are you referring to, guys? |
| Chorus :Yaara da podringa | Chorus: Whom are you referring to, guys? |
| Male | |
| Ada maapla summa moraikkadha | Hey groom/friend, don't just glare! |
| Machaan sonna kelu | Listen to what your friend says! |
| Chorus :Ada maapla summa moraikkadha | Chorus: Hey groom/friend, don't just glare! |
| Machaan sonna kelu | Listen to what your friend says! |
| Male | |
| Enna paakkura ippa kalyaana pandhal onnu podu | What are you staring at? Erect a wedding marquee right now! |
| Chorus :Enna paakkura ippa kalyaana pandhal onnu podu | Chorus: What are you staring at? Erect a wedding marquee right now! |
| Male | |
| Haan | Aha! |
| Vanna vanna thoranam vasalilae aadanum | Colorful festoons should sway at the entrance! |
| Chorus :Vanna thoranam vasalilae aattanum | Chorus: Colorful festoons should be shaken at the entrance! |
| Male :Aattanum illada aadanumda | Male: Not 'shaken', it should 'sway'! |
| Male :Sardhaan | Male: Alright, fine! |
| Male | |
| Melum keelum paarvai enna | Why are you looking up and down? |
| Mugoortha neram nerungi varudhu doi doi doi doi | The auspicious time for marriage is drawing near! |
| Male | |
| Ada maapla summa moraikkadha | Hey groom/friend, don't just glare! |
| Machaan sonna kelu | Listen to what your friend says! |
| Chorus :Ada maapla summa moraikkadha | Chorus: Hey groom/friend, don't just glare! |
| Machaan sonna kelu | Listen to what your friend says! |
| Chorus | |
| Thanthaananaaa thanaanana naaa | Rhythmic vocalizing |
| Thanthaananaaa thanaanana naaa | Rhythmic vocalizing |
| Male | |
| Ooril ellarum ennoda sondham | Everyone in this town is my relative. |
| Ullapadi sonna indha onnae en selvam | To tell the truth, this togetherness is my true wealth. |
| Yaara irundhaalum naan ketppen nyaayam | No matter who it is, I will demand justice! |
| Namakkenna podaa ena ponaathaan paavam | It is a sin to walk away thinking 'what do I care?' |
| Nallathukku eppodhum illaedaa kaalam | Times are never favourable for doing good. |
| Munnavanga sonnaanga poi illada | Elders said this, and it is no lie! |
| Male | |
| Aama | Yes indeed! |
| Male | |
| Ullavanga pinnaala vaal aattum koottam | A crowd that wags its tail behind wealthy people... |
| Onga kadhai en kitta selladhudaa | ...your tricks won't work with me! |
| Idhu thanjavooru melam | This is the Thanjavur drum beat! |
| Male | |
| Idhu thanjavooru melam | This is the Thanjavur drum beat! |
| Male | |
| Adha thattunga konjam ketppom | Strike it a bit, let us listen! |
| Male | |
| Adha thattunga konjam ketppom | Strike it a bit, let us listen! |
| Male | |
| Indha kalyanathula paaru | Look at this grand wedding! |
| Nalla kichadi samba soru | Delicious khichdi and samba rice! |
| Male | |
| Melum keelum paarvai enna | Why are you looking up and down? |
| Mugoortha neram nerungi varudhu doi doi doi doi | The auspicious time for marriage is drawing near! |
| Male | |
| Ada maapla summa moraikkadha | Hey groom/friend, don't just glare! |
| Machaan sonna kelu | Listen to what your friend says! |
| Chorus :Ada maapla summa moraikkadha | Chorus: Hey groom/friend, don't just glare! |
| Machaan sonna kelu | Listen to what your friend says! |
| Male | |
| Maapillai vandhachu aarathi edungoo | The groom has arrived, take the holy aarathi! |
| Chorus | |
| Maapillai vandhachu aarathi edungoo | The groom has arrived, take the holy aarathi! |
| Male | |
| Ungalai aarathi edukka sonna | I asked you to perform aarathi... |
| Vera aala kaamikkuringalaeda thadipasangalaa | ...why are you pointing at someone else, you rascals? |
| Chorus :Thadipasangalaa | Chorus: You rascals! |
| Male | |
| Ye kannupada poguthu | Hey, evil eyes might cast a spell! |
| Chorus :Kannu pada poguthu | Chorus: Evil eyes might cast a spell! |
| Male :Ah thrishti suthi podungoo | Male: Ah, ward off the evil eye! |
| Chorus :Thrishti suthi podungoo | Chorus: Ward off the evil eye! |
| Chorus | |
| Laali lalli laali laali lalli laali | Lullaby melody |
| Laali lalli laali laali lalli laali | Lullaby melody |
| Male | |
| Ooraara ellorum vaaranga paaru | Look, all the townspeople are coming! |
| Vasalukku vandhu konjam panneera thoovu | Come to the doorway and sprinkle some rose water! |
| Ponnu maappila vandhaachu ingae | The bride and groom have arrived here! |
| Katti vacha maalai adhai kondadaa inage | Bring the woven garlands here! |
| Male | |
| Namaskaramgo | Salutations to you all! |
| Male | |
| Aiyyar enga poningoo vaangonna vaangoo | Where did the priest go? Come on, sir, come on! |
| Aadikittae vaaringa oiyaaramma | Walking slowly and gracefully like a diva! |
| Male | |
| Ooril ethanai kalyanam romba busy | So many weddings in town, so busy? |
| Male | |
| Vettikatta neramilla pongonna pongoo | No time to wear the dhoti proper? Move along, sir! |
| Male | |
| Oorukkullaae onnae thaan kalyaanama | Is this the only wedding happening in town? |
| Male | |
| Ivan naadaalum raasa | He is a king who rules the land! |
| Male :Ivan naadaalum raasa | Male: He is a king who rules the land! |
| Male :Idhu namma ooru raasa | Male: He is our town's king! |
| Male :Idhu namma ooru raasa | Male: He is our town's king! |
| Male | |
| Ada vaayara neenga vandhu vazhthunga vaanga | Come and bless them wholeheartedly! |
| Melum keelum paarvai enna | Why are you looking up and down? |
| Mugoortha neram nerungi varudhu doi doi doi doi | The auspicious time for marriage is drawing near! |
| Male | |
| Ada maapla summa moraikkadha | Hey groom/friend, don't just glare! |
| Machaan sonna kelu | Listen to what your friend says! |
| Enna paakkura ippa kalyana pandhal onnu podu | What are you staring at? Erect a wedding marquee right now! |
| Male | |
| Vanna vanna thoranam vasalilae aadanum | Colorful festoons should sway at the entrance! |
| Chorus :Vanna thoranam vasalilae aadanum | Chorus: Colorful festoons should sway at the entrance! |
| Male :Melum keelum paarvai enna | Male: Why are you looking up and down? |
| Mugoortha neram nerungi varudhu doi doi doi doi | The auspicious time for marriage is drawing near! |
| Male | |
| Ayareee | O Priest! |
| Male :Sollungoo | Male: Tell me! |
| Male :Mantharam sollugo | Male: Recite the sacred chants! |
| Male :Tho solrana | Male: Here, I'm chanting... |
| Male :Mangalyam thanthunaanena | Male: Mangalyam thantunanena... |
| Male :Mangalyam thunthunaanena | Male: Mangalyam thuntunanena... |
| Male | |
| Thunthunaaa illa thanthunaa | Is it 'thuntuna' or 'thantunan'? |
| Mama jeevana kethunaa | Mama jeevana hetuna... |
| Male :Mama jeevana kethunaa | Male: Mama jeevana hetuna... |
| Male :Hante bathnami shubakee | Male: Dhane bhandhnami subhage... |
| Male :Hante bathnami shubaaakee | Male: Dhane bhandhnami subhage... |
| Male :Ssanjeeva saradharshyatham | Male: Sanjeeva sharadah shatam... |
| Kettimelam kettimelam | Loud wedding drums! Loud wedding drums! |
ஆ.....
குழு :
ஆ......
டேய் டேய் டேய் டேய்
சுதி சேர்ந்து பாடுங்கடா
ஆ....
குழு :
ஆ.....
Aa…
Chorus: Aa…
Male: Hey, hey, hey, hey guys!
Gather around and sing together, guys!
Aa…
Chorus: Aa
சரி இப்ப நான் பாடுறதெல்லாம்
திருப்பி திருப்பி பாடணும்
குழு :
சர்தான்ப்பா
இந்த ஊரில் பல பேர பாத்துப்புட்டேன்
குழு :
பாத்துப்புட்டேன்
சபாஷ்
நா வீர சூரன்
Alright, whatever I sing now...
...you must repeat back to me!
நா வீ இ இ இ வீர சூரன்
அடிக்காதப்பா
Alright then!
நம்ம பத்தி நாலு பேர கேட்டுப்பாரடா
Bravo!
I have seen many kinds of people in this town.
Chorus: Seen them!
நம்ம பத்தி நாலு பேர கேட்டுப்பாரடா
Bravo!
I am a brave hero!
Male: I am a bra-a-ave hero!
Don't hit me, man!
Male: Ask any four people about us!
Chorus: Ask any four people about us!
சாரு
Sir!
Chorus: Ah, Sir!
Male: For anything...
Chorus: Ah, for anything...
Male: ...he is a fearless man!
Chorus: A fear-less man!
ஆ சாரு
Whom are you referring to, guys?
Chorus: Whom are you referring to, guys?
எதுக்கும்
Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Listen to what your friend says!
Chorus: Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Listen to what your friend says!
ஆ எதுக்கும்
What are you staring at? Erect a wedding marquee right now!
Chorus: What are you staring at? Erect a wedding marquee right now!
துணிஞ்சவண்டா
Aha!
Colorful festoons should sway at the entrance!
Chorus: Colorful festoons should be shaken at the entrance!
Male: Not 'shaken', it should 'sway'!
Male: Alright, fine!
து ணி ஞ் ச வ ண் டா
Why are you looking up and down?
The auspicious time for marriage is drawing near!
யாரடா டா போடுறிங்க
Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Listen to what your friend says!
Chorus: Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Listen to what your friend says!
யாரடா டா போடுறிங்க
Rhythmic vocalizing
Rhythmic vocalizing
அட மாப்புள சும்மா மொறைக்காத
மச்சான் சொன்னா கேளு
குழு :
அட மாப்புள சும்மா மொறைக்காத
மச்சான் சொன்னா கேளு
Everyone in this town is my relative.
To tell the truth, this togetherness is my true wealth.
No matter who it is, I will demand justice!
It is a sin to walk away thinking 'what do I care?'
Times are never favourable for doing good.
Elders said this, and it is no lie!
என்ன பாக்குற இப்ப கல்யாண
பந்தல் ஒண்ணு போடு
குழு :
என்ன பாக்குற இப்ப கல்யாண
பந்தல் ஒண்ணு போடு
ஆ..வண்ண வண்ண தோரணம் வாசலிலே ஆடணும்
குழு :
வண்ண தோரணும் வாசலிலே ஆட்டணும்
ஆட்டணும் இல்ல ஆடணுண்டா
Yes indeed!
சர்தான்பா
A crowd that wags its tail behind wealthy people...
...your tricks won't work with me!
This is the Thanjavur drum beat!
மேலும் கீழும் பார்வை என்ன முகூர்த்த
நேரம் நெருங்கி வருது டோய் டோய் டோய் டோய்
அட மாப்புள சும்மா மொறைக்காத
மச்சான் சொன்னா கேளு
This is the Thanjavur drum beat!
அட மாப்புள சும்மா மொறைக்காத
மச்சான் சொன்னா கேளு
Strike it a bit, let us listen!
...................................
Strike it a bit, let us listen!
ஊரில் எல்லோரும் என்னோட சொந்தம்
உள்ளபடி சொன்னா இந்த ஒண்ணே என் செல்வம்
யாரா இருந்தாலும் நான் கேட்பேன் நியாயம்
நமக்கென்னா போடா என போனாத்தான் பாவம்
நல்லதுக்கு எப்போதும் இல்லேடா காலம்
முன்னவங்க சொன்னாங்க பொய் இல்லடா
Look at this grand wedding!
Delicious khichdi and samba rice!
ஆமா
Why are you looking up and down?
The auspicious time for marriage is drawing near!
உள்ளவங்க பின்னால வாலாட்டும் கூட்டம்
ஒங்க கதை எங்கிட்ட செல்லாதுடா
இது தஞ்சாவூரு மேளம்
Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Listen to what your friend says!
Chorus: Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Listen to what your friend says!
இது தஞ்சாவூரு மேளம்
The groom has arrived, take the holy aarathi!
அத தட்டுங்க கொஞ்சம் கேப்போம்
The groom has arrived, take the holy aarathi!
அத தட்டுங்க கொஞ்சம் கேப்போம்
I asked you to perform aarathi...
...why are you pointing at someone else, you rascals?
Chorus: You rascals!
இந்த கல்யாணத்துல பாரு
நல்ல கிச்சடி சம்பா சோறு
Hey, evil eyes might cast a spell!
Chorus: Evil eyes might cast a spell!
Male: Ah, ward off the evil eye!
Chorus: Ward off the evil eye!
மேலும் கீழும் பார்வை என்ன முகூர்த்த நேரம்
நெருங்கி வருது டோய் டோய் டோய் டோய்
அட மாப்புள சும்மா மொறைக்காத
மச்சான் சொன்னா கேளு
Lullaby melody
Lullaby melody
அட மாப்புள சும்மா மொறைக்காத
மச்சான் சொன்னா கேளு
Look, all the townspeople are coming!
Come to the doorway and sprinkle some rose water!
The bride and groom have arrived here!
Bring the woven garlands here!
மாப்புள்ளை வந்தாச்சு ஆரத்தி எடுங்கோ
Salutations to you all!
மாப்புள்ளை வந்தாச்சு ஆரத்தி எடுங்கோ
Where did the priest go? Come on, sir, come on!
Walking slowly and gracefully like a diva!
உங்களை ஆரத்தி எடுக்க சொன்னா வேற
ஆள காமிக்கிறிங்களேடா தடிப்பசங்களா
குழு :
தடிப்பசங்களா
So many weddings in town, so busy?
ஏ கண்ணுபட போகுது
குழு :
கண்ணுபட போகுது
திருஷ்டி சுத்தி போடுங்கோ
குழு :
திருஷ்டி சுத்தி போடுங்கோ
லாலி லல்லி லாலி லாலி லல்லி லாலி
லாலி லல்லி லாலி லாலி லல்லி லாலி
No time to wear the dhoti proper? Move along, sir!
ஊரார் எல்லாரும் வாராங்க பாரு
வாசலுக்கு வந்து கொஞ்சம் பன்னீர தூவு
பொண்ணு மாப்புள்ள வந்தாச்சு இங்கே
கட்டி வச்ச மாலை அதை கொண்டாடா இங்கே
Is this the only wedding happening in town?
நமஸ்காரங்கோ
He is a king who rules the land!
Male: He is a king who rules the land!
Male: He is our town's king!
Male: He is our town's king!
அய்யர் எங்க போனிங்கோ வாங்கோன்னா வாங்கோ
ஆடிக்கிட்டே வாரிங்க ஒய்யாரமா
Come and bless them wholeheartedly!
Why are you looking up and down?
The auspicious time for marriage is drawing near!
ஊர்ல எத்தனை கல்யாணம் ரொம்ப பிஸி
வேட்டிக்கட்ட நேரமில்ல போங்கோன்னா போங்கோ
ஊருக்க்குள்ளே ஒண்ணேதான் கல்யாணமா
Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Listen to what your friend says!
What are you staring at? Erect a wedding marquee right now!
இவ நாடாளும் ராசா
Colorful festoons should sway at the entrance!
Chorus: Colorful festoons should sway at the entrance!
Male: Why are you looking up and down?
The auspicious time for marriage is drawing near!
இவ நாடாளும் ராசா
O Priest!
Male: Tell me!
Male: Recite the sacred chants!
Male: Here, I'm chanting...
Male: Mangalyam thantunanena...
Male: Mangalyam thuntunanena...
இது நம்ம ஊரு ரோசா
Is it 'thuntuna' or 'thantunan'?
Mama jeevana hetuna...
Male: Mama jeevana hetuna...
Male: Dhane bhandhnami subhage...
Male: Dhane bhandhnami subhage...
Male: Sanjeeva sharadah shatam...
Loud wedding drums! Loud wedding drums!
இது நம்ம ஊரு ரோசா
அட வாயார நீங்க வந்து வாழ்த்துங்க வாங்க
மேலும் கீழும் பார்வை என்ன முகூர்த்த
நேரம் நெருங்கி வருது டோய் டோய் டோய் டோய்
அட மாப்புள சும்மா மொறைக்காத
மச்சான் சொன்னா கேளு
என்ன பாக்குற இப்ப கல்யாண பந்தல் ஒண்ணு போடு
வண்ண வண்ண தோரணம் வாசலிலே ஆடணும்
குழு :
வண்ண தோரணும் வாசலிலே ஆடணும்(கோரஸ்)
மேலும் கீழும் பார்வை என்ன முகூர்த்த
நேரம் நெருங்கி வருது டோய் டோய் டோய்
ஐயரே
என்னண்ணா
மந்திரத்தச் சொல்லுங்கோ
இதோ சொல்றேண்ணா
மாங்கல்யம் தந்துநானேநா
மாங்கல்யம் துந்துநானேநா
துந்துனா இல்லே தந்துனா
மம ஜீவன ஹேதுநா
மம ஜீவன ஹேதுநா
கண்டே பத்நாமி சுபகே
கண்டே பத்நாமி சுபகே ஏஏஏ
த்வம்ஜீவ சரத: சதம்
கெட்டி மேளம் கெட்டி மேளம்
Aa…
Aa…
Chorus :Aa…
Chorus: Aa…
Male :Dei dei dei dei
Male: Hey, hey, hey, hey guys!
Suthi sernthu paadungada
Gather around and sing together, guys!
Aa …
Aa…
Chorus :aa
Chorus: Aa
Sari ippa naan paadrathellam
Alright, whatever I sing now...
Thiruppi thiruppi paadanum
...you must repeat back to me!
Sarithaanpaa
Alright then!
Sabaash
Bravo!
Indha ooril pala pera paarthu putten
I have seen many kinds of people in this town.
Chorus :Parthuputten
Chorus: Seen them!
Sabaash
Bravo!
Naa veera sooren
I am a brave hero!
Male :Naa vee ee ee veera sooran
Male: I am a bra-a-ave hero!
Adikadhappa
Don't hit me, man!
Male :Namma pathi naalu peru kettuparada
Male: Ask any four people about us!
Chorus :Namma pathi naalu peru kettuparada
Chorus: Ask any four people about us!
Saaru
Sir!
Chorus :Aa saaru
Chorus: Ah, Sir!
Male :Edhukkum
Male: For anything...
Chorus :Aa edhukkum
Chorus: Ah, for anything...
Male :Thuninjavanda
Male: ...he is a fearless man!
Chorus :Thu nin ja van da
Chorus: A fear-less man!
Yaara da podringa
Whom are you referring to, guys?
Chorus :Yaara da podringa
Chorus: Whom are you referring to, guys?
Ada maapla summa moraikkadha
Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Machaan sonna kelu
Listen to what your friend says!
Chorus :Ada maapla summa moraikkadha
Chorus: Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Machaan sonna kelu
Listen to what your friend says!
Enna paakkura ippa kalyaana pandhal onnu podu
What are you staring at? Erect a wedding marquee right now!
Chorus :Enna paakkura ippa kalyaana pandhal onnu podu
Chorus: What are you staring at? Erect a wedding marquee right now!
Haan
Aha!
Vanna vanna thoranam vasalilae aadanum
Colorful festoons should sway at the entrance!
Chorus :Vanna thoranam vasalilae aattanum
Chorus: Colorful festoons should be shaken at the entrance!
Male :Aattanum illada aadanumda
Male: Not 'shaken', it should 'sway'!
Male :Sardhaan
Male: Alright, fine!
Melum keelum paarvai enna
Why are you looking up and down?
Mugoortha neram nerungi varudhu doi doi doi doi
The auspicious time for marriage is drawing near!
Ada maapla summa moraikkadha
Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Machaan sonna kelu
Listen to what your friend says!
Chorus :Ada maapla summa moraikkadha
Chorus: Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Machaan sonna kelu
Listen to what your friend says!
Thanthaananaaa thanaanana naaa
Rhythmic vocalizing
Thanthaananaaa thanaanana naaa
Rhythmic vocalizing
Ooril ellarum ennoda sondham
Everyone in this town is my relative.
Ullapadi sonna indha onnae en selvam
To tell the truth, this togetherness is my true wealth.
Yaara irundhaalum naan ketppen nyaayam
No matter who it is, I will demand justice!
Namakkenna podaa ena ponaathaan paavam
It is a sin to walk away thinking 'what do I care?'
Nallathukku eppodhum illaedaa kaalam
Times are never favourable for doing good.
Munnavanga sonnaanga poi illada
Elders said this, and it is no lie!
Aama
Yes indeed!
Ullavanga pinnaala vaal aattum koottam
A crowd that wags its tail behind wealthy people...
Onga kadhai en kitta selladhudaa
...your tricks won't work with me!
Idhu thanjavooru melam
This is the Thanjavur drum beat!
Idhu thanjavooru melam
This is the Thanjavur drum beat!
Adha thattunga konjam ketppom
Strike it a bit, let us listen!
Adha thattunga konjam ketppom
Strike it a bit, let us listen!
Indha kalyanathula paaru
Look at this grand wedding!
Nalla kichadi samba soru
Delicious khichdi and samba rice!
Melum keelum paarvai enna
Why are you looking up and down?
Mugoortha neram nerungi varudhu doi doi doi doi
The auspicious time for marriage is drawing near!
Ada maapla summa moraikkadha
Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Machaan sonna kelu
Listen to what your friend says!
Chorus :Ada maapla summa moraikkadha
Chorus: Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Machaan sonna kelu
Listen to what your friend says!
Maapillai vandhachu aarathi edungoo
The groom has arrived, take the holy aarathi!
Maapillai vandhachu aarathi edungoo
The groom has arrived, take the holy aarathi!
Ungalai aarathi edukka sonna
I asked you to perform aarathi...
Vera aala kaamikkuringalaeda thadipasangalaa
...why are you pointing at someone else, you rascals?
Chorus :Thadipasangalaa
Chorus: You rascals!
Ye kannupada poguthu
Hey, evil eyes might cast a spell!
Chorus :Kannu pada poguthu
Chorus: Evil eyes might cast a spell!
Male :Ah thrishti suthi podungoo
Male: Ah, ward off the evil eye!
Chorus :Thrishti suthi podungoo
Chorus: Ward off the evil eye!
Laali lalli laali laali lalli laali
Lullaby melody
Laali lalli laali laali lalli laali
Lullaby melody
Ooraara ellorum vaaranga paaru
Look, all the townspeople are coming!
Vasalukku vandhu konjam panneera thoovu
Come to the doorway and sprinkle some rose water!
Ponnu maappila vandhaachu ingae
The bride and groom have arrived here!
Katti vacha maalai adhai kondadaa inage
Bring the woven garlands here!
Namaskaramgo
Salutations to you all!
Aiyyar enga poningoo vaangonna vaangoo
Where did the priest go? Come on, sir, come on!
Aadikittae vaaringa oiyaaramma
Walking slowly and gracefully like a diva!
Ooril ethanai kalyanam romba busy
So many weddings in town, so busy?
Vettikatta neramilla pongonna pongoo
No time to wear the dhoti proper? Move along, sir!
Oorukkullaae onnae thaan kalyaanama
Is this the only wedding happening in town?
Ivan naadaalum raasa
He is a king who rules the land!
Male :Ivan naadaalum raasa
Male: He is a king who rules the land!
Male :Idhu namma ooru raasa
Male: He is our town's king!
Male :Idhu namma ooru raasa
Male: He is our town's king!
Ada vaayara neenga vandhu vazhthunga vaanga
Come and bless them wholeheartedly!
Melum keelum paarvai enna
Why are you looking up and down?
Mugoortha neram nerungi varudhu doi doi doi doi
The auspicious time for marriage is drawing near!
Ada maapla summa moraikkadha
Hey groom/friend, don't just glare!
Machaan sonna kelu
Listen to what your friend says!
Enna paakkura ippa kalyana pandhal onnu podu
What are you staring at? Erect a wedding marquee right now!
Vanna vanna thoranam vasalilae aadanum
Colorful festoons should sway at the entrance!
Chorus :Vanna thoranam vasalilae aadanum
Chorus: Colorful festoons should sway at the entrance!
Male :Melum keelum paarvai enna
Male: Why are you looking up and down?
Mugoortha neram nerungi varudhu doi doi doi doi
The auspicious time for marriage is drawing near!
Ayareee
O Priest!
Male :Sollungoo
Male: Tell me!
Male :Mantharam sollugo
Male: Recite the sacred chants!
Male :Tho solrana
Male: Here, I'm chanting...
Male :Mangalyam thanthunaanena
Male: Mangalyam thantunanena...
Male :Mangalyam thunthunaanena
Male: Mangalyam thuntunanena...
Thunthunaaa illa thanthunaa
Is it 'thuntuna' or 'thantunan'?
Mama jeevana kethunaa
Mama jeevana hetuna...
Male :Mama jeevana kethunaa
Male: Mama jeevana hetuna...
Male :Hante bathnami shubakee
Male: Dhane bhandhnami subhage...
Male :Hante bathnami shubaaakee
Male: Dhane bhandhnami subhage...
Male :Ssanjeeva saradharshyatham
Male: Sanjeeva sharadah shatam...
Kettimelam kettimelam
Loud wedding drums! Loud wedding drums!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the film 'Siva' (1989) is a festive, theatrical, and comedic celebratory track set in the backdrop of a traditional Tamil wedding setup. The lead protagonist commands his friends and villagers to assemble and join in the celebration, instructing them on setting up the wedding canopy, hanging colorful garlands, and welcoming guests with rose water and traditional Thanjavur drums (Thanjavooru Melam). Interspersed with witty banter and call-and-response choruses, the song highlights themes of communal unity, standing up against opportunists, and enjoying righteous living without arrogance. As the wedding sequence unfolds, the humor escalates with lighthearted teasing of the priest, comedic mispronunciations of Vedic mantras ('Mangalyam Thantunanena'), and mock chaos during rituals like taking 'Aarathi' to ward off evil eyes. The lyrics by Pulamaipithan seamlessly blend folk celebration, moral observations on human nature, and slapstick humor, creating a high-energy celebratory folk anthem.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (Second letter rhyming / Assonance)
“Indha ooril pala pera paarthu putten”
The second letters of 'Indha' and 'Sabaash' / 'Naa veera' share structural rhythmic cadence across lines.
Adukkuthoodar (Repetition for emphasis / Rhythm)
“Thiruppi thiruppi paadanum”
Repetition of words like 'thiruppi thiruppi' and 'vanna vanna' enhances the musical tempo and folk style.
Metaphor (Uvamei)
“Ullavanga pinnaala vaal aattum koottam”
'Ullavanga pinnaala vaal aattum koottam' metaphorically compares sycophants following wealthy people to tail-wagging animals.
Cultural Allusion & Parody
“Male :Mangalyam thunthunaanena”
The traditional Sanskrit wedding mantra 'Mangalyam Thantunanena' is humorously mispronounced and chanted in a conversational comedic tone.
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Trivia
This track features in Rajinikanth's 1989 hit film 'Siva' (directed by Ameerjan), where Rajinikanth plays the lead alongside Shobana. The music for the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, and this song features a playful performance by Rajinikanth doing comedic vocal exchanges with a chorus and a priest during a wedding setting.
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