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Lyrics & meaning

Ada Mama Nee

From Chinna Mapillai · 1993

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
Mano
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Movie name
Chinna Mapillai
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
26 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Ada maamaa nee pethedutha
Baamaava thottedutha yogam
Oru poo maala poda
Thamizh paamaala paada idhu neram
Kottaama kottu kottu melam thattu
Kuthaalam polaachu indha ooru
Aambala thaan
Adhukku angae ingae
Lakshanam undu
Aasaiyil thaan
Rusikka ingum engum
Bakshanam undu
Ezhaikkoru vela vandhaa
Kudisa thanga kudisa
Naalaikkoru neram vandhu
Kodukkum nalla parisu
Potti pottu munnera
Naan potten pudhu roadu
Female Chorus :Haa aaa haa haa
Paathu paathu panpaadu
Naan kaappen poruppodu
Female Chorus :Haa aaa haa haa
Sarakku thaan sandhosham thaan
Sandhanam manakkum ennaalum thaan
Ada maamaa nee pethedutha
Baamaava thottedutha yogam
Oru poo maala poda
Thamizh paamaala paada idhu neram
Kottaama kottu kottu melam thattu
Kuthaalam polaachu indha ooru
Aasa vechaa
Adhukku appo appo pooja seiyanum
Paasam vechaa
Nerungi pakkam vandhu
Katti kollanum
Yetti yetti thalli ninnaa
Yedhuvum thedi varumaa
Ishta pattu vittu puttaa
Pozhudhu koodi varumaa
Kettu paaru kelaama
Ponaalae vaaraadhu
Female Chorus :Haa aaa haa haa
Thedi paaru thedaama
Ponaalae theriyaadhu
Female Chorus :Haa aaa haa haa
Neram thaan neraanadhu
Nenjil manakkum poovaanadhu
Ada maamaa nee pethedutha
Baamaava thottedutha yogam
Oru poo maala poda
Thamizh paamaala paada idhu neram
Kottaama kottu kottu melam thattu
Kuthaalam polaachu indha ooru
Aaha haa haa haa haa haa
...
Hey uncle, the daughter you raised,
What good fortune it is to win Bhama's hand!
To place a garland of flowers,
And sing a garland of Tamil verses, now is the time!
Beat the drums non-stop, strike the rhythm!
This whole town has turned joyful like Courtallam waterfalls!
A true man is he,
Who possesses fine qualities
In every way!
When there is desire,
To relish and taste,
Delicious treats are everywhere!
When fortune smiles on a poor man,
Even a simple hut turns into gold!
Tomorrow, the right moment will arrive,
And bring a wonderful reward!
To compete and move ahead,
I have paved a brand new path!
Female Chorus: Ha aa ha ha
Taking great care,
I will protect our traditions with responsibility!
Female Chorus: Ha aa ha ha
With true substance and pure joy,
The scent of sandalwood will linger every single day!
Hey uncle, the daughter you raised,
What good fortune it is to win Bhama's hand!
To place a garland of flowers,
And sing a garland of Tamil verses, now is the time!
Beat the drums non-stop, strike the rhythm!
This whole town has turned joyful like Courtallam waterfalls!
If you desire something,
You must cherish and honor it from time to time!
If you hold deep affection,
You must draw close
And embrace her tightly!
If you hesitate and keep standing far away,
Will anything ever come searching for you?
If you want something and then let it slip,
Will your lucky day ever arrive?
Speak up and ask! If you don't ask,
Nothing will ever come your way!
Female Chorus: Ha aa ha ha
Go out and search! If you don't search,
You will never find out!
Female Chorus: Ha aa ha ha
The moment has finally aligned,
Blooming like a fragrant flower in the heart!
Hey uncle, the daughter you raised,
What good fortune it is to win Bhama's hand!
To place a garland of flowers,
And sing a garland of Tamil verses, now is the time!
Beat the drums non-stop, strike the rhythm!
This whole town has turned joyful like Courtallam waterfalls!
Aha ha ha ha ha ha!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Ada Maamaa Nee Pethedutha is a vibrant, celebratory folk song from the 1993 Tamil film Chinna Mapillai. The song expresses romantic joy and cheerful optimism as the protagonist celebrates his fortune in marrying his uncle's daughter (referred to poetically as Bhama). He sings about hard work, overcoming humble beginnings, holding onto cultural values with responsibility, and looking forward to a prosperous future filled with love and happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Wordplay / Juxtaposition (Poo maala vs. Paamaala)

“Oru poo maala poda / Thamizh paamaala paada idhu neram”

Contrasts a physical flower garland ('poo maala') with a metaphorical garland of Tamil verse ('paamaala').

Simile (Uvamai)

“Kuthaalam polaachu indha ooru”

Compares the festive energy of the village to the refreshing, cascading waterfalls of Courtallam ('Kuthaalam').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kottaama kottu kottu melam thattu”

Repetition of the initial 'Ko' sound creates an energetic rhythmic rhythm suitable for a folk dance.

Rhyming Repetition (Anaphora)

“Aasa vechaa ... Paasam vechaa”

Repetition of conditional words like 'vechaa' at the end of short line units enhances musicality.

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Trivia

Chinna Mapillai (1993) stars Prabhu and Sukanya, directed by Santhana Bharathi. The music for the film was composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by his brother Gangai Amaran. The song is sung by Mano and Swarnalatha, and it remains a popular festive folk track in Tamil cinema history.

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