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Lyrics & meaning

Adichachu Lucky Prize

From Eeramaana Rojavae · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, Arun Mozhi
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Eeramaana Rojavae1991

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Yeeee…yeah..Hit a lucky prize!
Male
Adichachu lucky prizeGot a lovely wife!
Kedaichachu lovely wifeHappiness has been born!
Pirandhachu santhosamCome, let us learn music!
Padipom vaa sangeethamWhatever was asked shall be obtained,
Male
Kettadhu kedaithidumWhatever was sown shall sprout,
Pottadhu mulaithidumThroughout the entire night,
Raathiri muzhuvathumLet the celebrations continue!
Koothukal thodarattumHit a lucky prize!
Male
Adichachu lucky prizeGot a lovely wife!
Kedaichachu lovely wifeHappiness has been born!
Pirandhachu santhosamCome, let us learn music!
Padipom vaa sangeethamFlocks of birds,
Male
Paravai kootamIn search of their nests,
Koodu thedi thaanTravel in the evening time.
Payanam pogum maalai thaanA blanket of fog,
Paniyin mootamUpon the grass,
Pullin meedhu thaanLies and rolls at this time.
Paduthu puralum velai thaanAs the fire of desire kindles in the heart,
Male
Moga thee nenjodu mootaLet eyes meet and send subtle signals,
Koodattum kan jaadai kattaAs you pluck the strings of this golden veena,
Nee intha ponveenai mettaAnd sketch out plans at the right time,
Nerathil thittanghal theetaWill this longing be forever?
Male
Eppodhum yekkamaWill it be quenched right now?
Ippodhae theerumaEmbrace me, my dear...
Katti kollamma…Hit a lucky prize!
Male
Adichachu lucky prizeGot a lovely wife!
Kedaichachu lovely wifeHappiness has been born!
Pirandhachu santhosamCome, let us learn music!
Padipom vaa sangeethamWhatever was asked shall be obtained,
Male
Kettadhu kedaithidumWhatever was sown shall sprout,
Pottadhu mulaithidumThroughout the entire night,
Raathiri muzhuvathumLet the celebrations continue!
Koothukal thodarattumHit a lucky prize!
Male
Adichachu lucky prizeGot a lovely wife!
Kedaichachu lovely wifeHappiness has been born!
Pirandhachu santhosamCome, let us learn music!
Padipom vaa sangeethamIn the next scene,
Male
Adutha kaatchiWith beat of drums,
Mela thaalamaeA garland lands upon the neck.
Kaluthil yerum maalai thaanWith the moon as witness,
Nilavu saatchiHere are two souls,
Iruvar thaan ingaeEngaged in playful romantic romance.
Kulavi konjum leelai thaanLet them behold the wedding spectacle,
Male
Kaanatum kalyana kolamYes, let your thirst be quenched,
Theerattum aama un dhagamLet your heart find peace now,
Aarattum ippodhu nenjamLet me join with you a little.
Serattum unnodu konjamWill this longing be forever?
Male
Eppodhum yekkamaWill it be quenched right now?
Ippodhae theerumaEmbrace me, my dear...
Katti kollamma…Hit a lucky prize!
Male
Adichachu lucky prizeGot a lovely wife!
Kedaichachu lovely wifeHappiness has been born!
Pirandhachu santhosamCome, let us learn music!
Padipom vaa sangeethamWhatever was asked shall be obtained,
Male
Kettadhu kedaithidumWhatever was sown shall sprout,
Pottadhu mulaithidumThroughout the entire night,
Raathiri muzhuvathumLet the celebrations continue!
Koothukal thodarattumHit a lucky prize!
Male
Adichachu lucky prizeGot a lovely wife!
Kedaichachu lovely wifeHappiness has been born!
Pirandhachu santhosamCome, let us learn music!
Padipom vaa sangeethamHit a lucky prize!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Adichachu Lucky Prize from Eeramaana Rojavae (1991) is a joyful, lighthearted track celebrating the ecstasy of finding true love and a life partner. The protagonist humorously and enthusiastically compares finding his wife to winning a grand prize lottery, setting a mood of jubilant celebration filled with music and dance. The lyricist Vaali fuses natural imagery—such as birds returning home and evening dew settling on grass—with intimate romantic motifs like the moon bearing witness to marital bliss. Through catchy rhythms and playful Tanglish phrasing, the song captures the intense anticipation, playful flirtation, and ultimate contentment of marital union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Code-switching (Tanglish)

Adichachu lucky prize / Kedaichachu lovely wife

Seamlessly blending English phrases like 'lucky prize' and 'lovely wife' with Tamil to create a modern, catchy rhythm.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Nee intha ponveenai metta

Comparing the beloved's body or presence to a 'golden veena' (ponveenai) that produces sweet music when touched.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kettadhu kedaithidum

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across adjacent words like 'Kettadhu kedaithidum' for rhythmic flow.

Personification

Paduthu puralum velai thaan

Attributing human actions to fog/dew ('paduthu puralum') as it rolls gently over the grass.

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Trivia

Eeramaana Rojavae (1991), directed by Keyaar, featured a hit soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Poet Vaali was famous for introducing conversational English words into Tamil cinema lyrics during the late 80s and early 90s to appeal to youth culture.

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