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Adi Aathadi Aatha

From Mariamman Thiruvizha · 1978

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
P. Susheela, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Mariamman Thiruvizha
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
25 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aathaadi aathaa indha azhagaana
Thanga katti
Paathaakka katta petti paanjaakka singa kutti
Yaendi kannu ennadi achacho
Aathaadi aathaa indha azhagaana
Thanga katti
Paathaakka katta petti paanjaakka singa kutti
Yaendi kannu ennadi achacho
Maappillai paathukkanga
Ponnu romba saadhunga
Manjathil kobam vaendaa chinnanchirusu paarunga
Maappillai paathukkanga
Ponnu romba saadhunga
Manjathil kobam vaendaa chinnanchirusu paarunga
Thottaalum
Aahaahaa
Pattaalum
Hae hae hae
Thottaalum pattaalum thulluvaanga
Padhamaaga konjam paathukkonga
Poga poga sariyaa pogunga
Aathaadi aathaa indha azhagaana
Thanga katti
Paathaakka katta petti paanjaakka singa kutti
Yaendi kannu ennadi achacho
Ponnukku panjamminnaa
Endha ponna paathinga
Podavaiya katta kooda aalu onnu vaenunga
Ponnukku panjamminnaa
Endha ponna paathinga
Podavaiya katta kooda aalu onnu vaenunga
Ammammaa
Hae hae hae
Pombala
Aahaahaa
Ammammaa pombala alangaari
Sirippaalae oora valachaalae
Poga poga puriyum paarunga
Aathaadi aathaa indha azhagaana
Thanga katti
Paathaakka katta petti paanjaakka singa kutti
Yaendi kannu ennadi achacho
Minnala ponnaa thalli
Kondu vandhaa paarunga
Meesaiya mattum vechaa aambala thaan kaelunga
Minnala ponnaa thalli
Kondu vandhaa paarunga
Meesaiya mattum vechaa aambala thaan kaelunga
Jaanaki
Aahaahaa
Raaman pol
Ho ho ho
Jaanaki raaman pol bandha paasam
Sari thaandi ini vana vaasam
Adi aathaadi aathaa indha azhagaana thanga katti
Paathaakka katta petti paanjaakka singa kutti
Oh my goodness, oh dear, look at this lovely
piece of solid gold!
To look at, she is a locked treasure chest; if she pounces, a fierce lion cub!
Hey my dear girl, what is this, oh my!
Oh my goodness, oh dear, look at this lovely
piece of solid gold!
To look at, she is a locked treasure chest; if she pounces, a fierce lion cub!
Hey my dear girl, what is this, oh my!
Dear bridegroom, please take care,
this bride is very innocent and gentle!
Don't lose your temper in bed, remember she is still so young!
Dear bridegroom, please take care,
this bride is very innocent and gentle!
Don't lose your temper in bed, remember she is still so young!
Even if you touch her,
Aahaha,
even if you brush against her,
Hehehe,
Even if you just touch or brush against her, she will startle and jump!
Handle her gently and treat her with care,
everything will turn out fine as time goes by!
Oh my goodness, oh dear, look at this lovely
piece of solid gold!
To look at, she is a locked treasure chest; if she pounces, a fierce lion cub!
Hey my dear girl, what is this, oh my!
Was there such a shortage of brides,
that you had to pick this girl?
She even needs someone's help just to tie her saree!
Was there such a shortage of brides,
that you had to pick this girl?
She even needs someone's help just to tie her saree!
Oh dear,
Hehehe,
this woman,
Aahaha,
Oh my, this dressed-up, charming woman,
she won over the entire town with just a smile!
As time goes on, you will surely understand!
Oh my goodness, oh dear, look at this lovely
piece of solid gold!
To look at, she is a locked treasure chest; if she pounces, a fierce lion cub!
Hey my dear girl, what is this, oh my!
Brushing aside lightning and gold,
look at the man she has brought along!
Ask him if just sporting a mustache makes him a real man!
Brushing aside lightning and gold,
look at the man she has brought along!
Ask him if just sporting a mustache makes him a real man!
Janaki (Sita),
Aahaha,
and Rama,
Hohoho,
Such deep love and bonding, just like Janaki (Sita) and Rama!
Well then, girl, time for life in the forest from now on!
Oh my goodness, oh dear, look at this lovely piece of solid gold!
To look at, she is a locked treasure chest; if she pounces, a fierce lion cub!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful folk song from Mariamman Thiruvizha (1978) captures lighthearted wedding banter and festive teasing between the bride and groom's sides during a village festival. The lyrics affectionately depict the bride as a precious 'lump of gold' who seems quiet and simple on the outside, yet possesses a lively, spirited nature likened to a young lion cub. The singers offer humorous advice to the groom to handle his young, sensitive bride tenderly as they embark on married life. Throughout the track, playful jabs are thrown regarding gender dynamics, beauty, and male pride, contrasting the girl's charm with the groom's demeanor. It ultimately celebrates marital togetherness with references to iconic bonds like Janaki and Rama, wrapped in energetic folk rhythms characteristic of rural Tamil temple festival celebrations.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Thanga katti”

Compares the preciousness and innocence of the bride directly to a 'thanga katti' (lump of gold).

Contrast / Imagery

“Paathaakka katta petti paanjaakka singa kutti”

Contrasts the bride's quiet appearance ('katta petti') with her dynamic, fierce spirit when provoked ('singa kutti').

Allusion / Simile

“Jaanaki raaman pol bandha paasam”

Refers to the classic mythological union of Sita (Janaki) and Rama to represent pure love and deep affection.

Rhyme / Assonance

“Paathaakka katta petti paanjaakka singa kutti”

Internal and end rhymes created through matching phonetic endings ('katta petti' / 'singa kutti').

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Trivia

Mariamman Thiruvizha (1978) is a Tamil devotional drama film directed by V. T. Arasu, highlighting rural cultural traditions, village rituals, and folk festival songs celebrated in reverence of the deity Mariamman.

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