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Adi Theni Sandhaiyil

From Idimuzhakkam · 2024

Lyricist
La Varadhan
Singers
Anthony Daasan, Meenakshi Elayaraja
Music director
N. R. Raghunanthan
Details
Idimuzhakkam2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Adi theni sandhaiyilHey, in the Theni market,
Theru pola asanju vandhavaleYou who came swaying like a temple car,
Enakkunnu amanju nindhavaleYou who were destined just for me,
Kaathirikken vaadi poonguiyleI am waiting, come my sweet cuckoo bird!
Male
Adi malligaa povaHey, to adorn with jasmine flowers,
Kondayill sooda kaathu kidakkirendiI am waiting to place them in your hair bun,
Kannu rendum pootthu kidakkirendiBoth my eyes are blooming in eager anticipation!
Female
Ada aandipettiyillAh, in the town of Andipatti,
Aani pudunga vandha magaraasaOh prince who came as if to perform grand feats,
Ada naan mullirukkum rosaAh, I am a rose surrounded by sharp thorns,
Engitte nee thooka venam koosaDon't try your arrogance or bluffing with me!
Female
Indha karattu pattiThis rough dry land,
Indha karattu patti kannimayiluThe maiden peacock of this rough dry land,
Un kayyil sikkathuWill never get trapped in your hands,
Un kusumbu engite aagathuYour mischief will not work with me!
Male
Intha sevatha pombalaThis fair-complexioned woman,
Perutha koottathil aaduratha paaruLook at her dancing amidst the huge gathering!
Aattam paathu sokki nikkuthooruThe whole town stands entranced watching her dance,
Adi un sontha bandham yaaruHey girl, who are your true kin?
Male
Adi sikkunnu udambuHey, with your trim and striking body,
Bakkunnu enakkuMy heart leaps suddenly,
Mogam than eruthadiDesire flares up inside me,
Kitta vandha un mugam maaruthadiWhen I get closer, your face changes!
Female
Ada summanairukkurenAh, I am remaining quiet,
Vambu vallakkuraYet you are inviting unnecessary trouble,
Vaaayum than koosamaWithout any hesitation in your speech,
Moodikkittu poda nee pesamaShut your mouth and go away without talking!
Female
Nan paatha pachapullaI am an innocent soul in your eyes,
Panja keeripullaA soft girl as delicate as cotton,
Padammum than kaattatheDon't show your false dramatic postures,
Un padam thaan en theateril odatheYour show will never run in my theater!
Female
Yei indha indhaHey look here, look here,
Indha indha indhaLook here, look here, look here!
Male
Adi kozhi kolambu polaJust like the aroma of chicken curry,
Neeyum ena izhukkiriyeYou keep pulling me towards you,
Kopam vandha kothichu nikkuriyaeWhen you get angry, you stand boiling hot,
Veerathila velanju nikkuriyaeStanding tall with fierce courage!
Male
Nee puliye verattum murathukkariYou are like the legendary woman who chased tigers with a winnowing fan,
Yena veratturiyeWhy are you driving me away?
Muchandhiyil ena niruthiriyeLeaving me stranded at the three-way junction,
Pakkam vandha yetti udhakkiriyeKicking me away whenever I step close!
Female
Inga veera dheera midukkuyellamAll the male pride, bravado, and arrogance here,
Ippo udachachuHas now been completely shattered,
Otthungada engaloda aatchiMove aside, everyone, it is our reign now,
Engalukku bayam vittu pochuAll fear has completely departed from us!
Female
Intha karattu kaattilIn this barren dry forest,
Mulachu nalla padichu vandhachuWe sprouted, educated ourselves, and rose up,
Pala pala sadhana senjachuWe accomplished many remarkable feats,
Oru veettukkullaConfined inside a single household,
Aadacha thimira kala parichachuWe weeded out the arrogance that locked us in,
Kandam vittu parandhu poyachuAnd flew across oceans and continents!
Male
Adi theni sandhaiyilHey, in the Theni market,
Theru pola asanju vandhavaleYou who came swaying like a temple car,
Enakkunnu amanju nindhavaleYou who were destined just for me,
Kaathirikken vaadi poonguiyleI am waiting, come my sweet cuckoo bird!
Male
Adi malligaa povaHey, to adorn with jasmine flowers,
Kondayill sooda kaathu kidakkirendiI am waiting to place them in your hair bun,
Kannu rendum pootthu kidakkirendiBoth my eyes are blooming in eager anticipation!
Female
Ada aandipettiyillAh, in the town of Andipatti,
Aani pudunga vandha magaraasaOh prince who came as if to perform grand feats,
Ada naan mullirukkum rosaAh, I am a rose surrounded by sharp thorns,
Engitte nee thooka venam koosaDon't try your arrogance or bluffing with me!
Female
Indha karattu patti kannimayiluThe maiden peacock of this rough dry land,
Un kayyil sikkathuWill never get trapped in your hands,
Un kusumbu engite aagathuYour mischief will not work with me!
Female
Yei indha indhaHey look here, look here,
Indha indha indhaLook here, look here, look here!
Male
Rasathi….My queen...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is a energetic, folk-infused duet depicting a playful banter between a rural man and an independent, fierce woman set against the backdrop of Theni and Andipatti. The male singer expresses his strong attraction, comparing the woman's beauty and gait to a temple chariot and describing his eagerness to woo her. He playfully admires her spirit while trying to win her affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Theru pola asanju vandhavale

Compares the woman's graceful walking style to the swaying motion of a temple chariot (Theru pola asanju).

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Ada naan mullirukkum rosa

The woman compares herself to a rose protected by thorns (mullirukkum rosa) to show she can defend herself.

Allusion / Cultural Metaphor

Nee puliye verattum murathukkari

Refers to the ancient Sangam motif of a brave woman chasing a tiger using a grain winnowing fan (murathukkari).

Ethirayi (Rhyme / Assonance)

Inga veera dheera midukkuyellam

Rhythmic pairing of words like 'veera dheera' to emphasize heroic pride and swagger.

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Trivia

The song 'Idimuzhakkam' features music composed by N. R. Raghunanthan and showcases a blend of authentic Tamil rural folk rhythm and modern instrumentation, featuring the energetic vocals of folk singer Anthony Dasan along with Meenakshi Elayaraja.

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