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Adukku Malli Yeduthu Vanthu

From Aavarampoo · 1992

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Aavarampoo
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
2 Feb 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
Thoduthu vachen maala
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Vizhunthathindha vela
Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
Thoduthu vachen maala
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Vizhunthathindha vela
Achchaaram appa thantha muthaaram
Adhai adaghu vaikaama
Kaathu vandhen inaalaa
Thalli vilagi nikaama
Thalam thattu kannaalaa
Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
Thoduthu vachen maala
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Vizhunthathindha vela
Vetri maalai pottan aiyya
Kettikaara raasa
Muthu pola kandaan anghae
Mottu pola rosaa
Sontham inghae vanthaal innu
Sonaan avan lesaa
Kaanaathatha kandaa appa
Aanan aiyya paasaa
Ennaachu indha manam ponnaachu
Ada eppodho rendum mattum onnaachu
Ada vaiyya machaanae
Yogham ippo vandhaachu
Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
Thoduthu vachen maala
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Vizhunthathindha vela
…………………………………….
Mettu podum senthazham poo
Ketti melam poda
Etti paakum aavaaram poo
Vekkathodu oda
Akkam pakkam sollaama than
Ullukkullae vaada
Suthum manam nilaama than
Kettan aiyya kooda
Santhosham thangathuku santhosham
Ippodhum kittavarum eppodhum
Ada vaiyya raasaavae
Aiyya ipa un neram
Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
Thoduthu vachen maala
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Vizhunthathindha vela
Achchaaram appa thantha muthaaram
Adhai adaghu vaikaama
Kaathu vandhen inaalaa
Thalli vilagi nikaama
Thalam thattu kannaalaa
Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
Thoduthu vachen maala
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Vizhunthathindha vela
Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
Thoduthu vachen maala
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Vizhunthathindha vela
[Instrumental prelude]
I brought multi-petaled jasmine flowers,
And wove a garland to keep ready.
Around this fragrant, precious neck,
It has fallen at this auspicious moment.
I brought multi-petaled jasmine flowers,
And wove a garland to keep ready.
Around this fragrant, precious neck,
It has fallen at this auspicious moment.
The pearl necklace father gave as a token,
Without ever pawning it away,
I have safely guarded it until this day.
Without standing far away from me,
Tap the beat to the rhythm, my dear!
I brought multi-petaled jasmine flowers,
And wove a garland to keep ready.
Around this fragrant, precious neck,
It has fallen at this auspicious moment.
He placed a garland of victory,
That clever, skillful king!
He found someone precious like a pearl over there,
A rose delicate like a tender bud.
'If my kin comes here now,'
He said so casually.
Seeing what he had never seen before,
Father overflowed with affection, oh sir!
What happened? This heart turned pure as gold!
Ah, at some point the two became one!
Ah, place it now, my brother-in-law!
Good fortune has arrived at last!
I brought multi-petaled jasmine flowers,
And wove a garland to keep ready.
Around this fragrant, precious neck,
It has fallen at this auspicious moment.
[Instrumental interlude]
The red screwpine flower sets a tune,
As the ceremonial drums play.
The golden Tanner's Cassia flower peeks out,
And runs away in shyness.
Without telling anyone around,
It languishes deep within the heart.
My restless mind refuses to stay still,
So I asked him to join me, sir.
Joy, pure golden joy for us!
Now and always, it draws near.
Ah, place it now, my king!
Sir, now your auspicious time has come!
I brought multi-petaled jasmine flowers,
And wove a garland to keep ready.
Around this fragrant, precious neck,
It has fallen at this auspicious moment.
The pearl necklace father gave as a token,
Without ever pawning it away,
I have safely guarded it until this day.
Without standing far away from me,
Tap the beat to the rhythm, my dear!
I brought multi-petaled jasmine flowers,
And wove a garland to keep ready.
Around this fragrant, precious neck,
It has fallen at this auspicious moment.
I brought multi-petaled jasmine flowers,
And wove a garland to keep ready.
Around this fragrant, precious neck,
It has fallen at this auspicious moment.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Adukku Malli Eduthu Vandhu is a vivid rural Tamil song from the film Aavarampoo (1992). The lyrics express deep romantic devotion, family values, and the sweet celebration of union. The imagery of weaving jasmine garlands and preserving an heirloom pearl necklace gifted by the father reflects values of purity, loyalty, and cherished traditions. The song captures the joyful joining of two hearts blessed with good fortune. Throughout the song, nature metaphorically echoes human emotion—screwpine and Aavarampoo flowers are personified as coy observers of the lovers' bonding. Through rustic charm, poetic rhythm, and emotional warmth, the lyrics highlight the transformation of a longing heart into pure gold as destiny brings the couple together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Muthu pola kandaan anghae / Mottu pola rosaa”

Compares the visual appearance of the beloved to a precious pearl and a delicate rosebud.

Personification (Tharcurrupetra Ani)

“Etti paakum aavaaram poo / Vekkathodu oda”

Gives human traits of curiosity and shyness to the rural Aavarampoo flower.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Ennaachu indha manam ponnaachu”

Metaphorically equates the heart's happiness and purity to transformed gold.

Assonance and Rhyme (Ethirai / Monai)

“Adukku malli eduthu vandhu / Thoduthu vachen maala”

Employs classic Tamil second-letter rhyming (dhu/dhu) across lines for musical flow.

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Trivia

The song features in the 1992 Tamil rural romantic drama 'Aavarampoo', directed by Bharathan, starring Vineeth, Nandhini, and Nassar. Although often attributed in general text, the music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with iconic renditions by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, featuring lyrics by Pulamaipithan.

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