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Lyrics & meaning

Akka Akka Mamava Paaru

From Aayiram Muthangal · 1982

Lyricist
Poonguyilan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Aayiram Muthangal1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Hoiliholi HoiliholiHoiliholi Hoiliholi (Rhythmic vocal chanting)
Hoiliholi HoiliholiHoiliholi Hoiliholi (Rhythmic vocal chanting)
Hoiliholi lallaaliloHoiliholi lallaalilo (Rhythmic vocal chanting)
Hoiliholi HoiliholiHoiliholi Hoiliholi (Rhythmic vocal chanting)
Hoiliholi HoiliholiHoiliholi Hoiliholi (Rhythmic vocal chanting)
Female
Akka akka mamava paaruSister, sister, look at uncle
Sokkaa potta maappillai paaruLook at the groom wearing a fine shirt
Yaei yakka yakka mamava paaruHey sister, sister, look at uncle
Pattu sokkaa potta maappillai paaruLook at the groom wearing a silk shirt
Vayasu ponnu unna thediSearching for you, young woman
Naisu panna vanthaaradiHe has come to woo and impress you
Vayasu ponnu unna thediSearching for you, young woman
Naisu panna vanthaaradiHe has come to woo and impress you
Female
Ai…..yakka yakka mamava paaruHey... sister, sister, look at uncle
Chorus :HoiChorus: Hoi
Female :Pattu sokkaa potta maappillai paaruFemale: Look at the groom wearing a silk shirt
Chorus :HoiChorus: Hoi
Chorus
Hei hoi hei hoiHei hoi hei hoi
Akka akka mamava paaruSister, sister, look at uncle
Sokkaa potta maappillai paaruLook at the groom wearing a fine shirt
Akka akka mamava paaruSister, sister, look at uncle
Pattu sokkaa potta maappillai paaruLook at the groom wearing a silk shirt
Female
Aththa maga chittu un azhagu kannam thottuAunt's little sprightly girl, touching your pretty cheek
Oru achchaaram tharuvaaradiHe will give you a token of love and promise
Aththa maga chittu un azhagu kannam thottuAunt's little sprightly girl, touching your pretty cheek
Oru achchaaram tharuvaaradiHe will give you a token of love and promise
Female
Piththaagi neeyum avar pinnaalae ponaaIf you go madly in love following behind him
Koththaaga anaipparadiHe will embrace you in a warm tight bundle
Ho….hoinna…..hoinna…..hoinna…..Ho....hoinna.....hoinna.....hoinna.....
Hoinna…..hoinnaa…..Hoinna.....hoinnaa.....
Female
Akka akka mamava paaruSister, sister, look at uncle
Sokkaa potta maappillai paaruLook at the groom wearing a fine shirt
Yakka yakka mamava paaruSister, sister, look at uncle
Pattu sokkaa potta maappillai paaruLook at the groom wearing a silk shirt
Chorus
Hei hoi hei hoiHei hoi hei hoi
Female
Unakku yaeththa purushanHe is the husband just right for you
Avar oorukeththa manushanHe is a respected man fit for this town
Un mugaththa paaththu mayakkipputtaaruLooking at your face, he has fallen completely spellbound
Unakku yaeththa purushanHe is the husband just right for you
Avar oorukeththa manushanHe is a respected man fit for this town
Un mugaththa paaththu mayakkipputtaaruLooking at your face, he has fallen completely spellbound
Female
Unna kandu yaekkamYearning deeply after seeing you
Ini avarukkethu thookkamHow can he get any sleep now?
Ho….hoinna…..hoinna…..hoinna…..Ho....hoinna.....hoinna.....hoinna.....
Hoinna…..hoinnaa…..Hoinna.....hoinnaa.....
Chorus
Akka akka mamava paaruSister, sister, look at uncle
Sokkaa potta maappillai paaruLook at the groom wearing a fine shirt
Akka akka mamava paaruSister, sister, look at uncle
Pattu sokkaa potta maappillai paaruLook at the groom wearing a silk shirt
Female
Vayasu ponnu unna thediSearching for you, young woman
Naisu panna vanthaaradiHe has come to woo and impress you
Chorus
Akka akka mamava paaruSister, sister, look at uncle
Sokkaa potta maappillai paaru….Look at the groom wearing a fine shirt....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful celebration song from 'Aayiram Muthangal' (1982) features playful teasing between young women about an upcoming match or groom. The speaker joyfully encourages her 'sister' to take a look at her uncle/prospective groom, admiring his fine silk attire and describing his deep infatuation with her. The lyrics capture the youthful excitement, teasing banter, and romantic anticipation surrounding traditional courtship in a rural or family setting.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Akka akka mamava paaru / Sokkaa potta maappillai paaru

Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Akka' / 'Sokka' and 'Purushan' / 'Manushan', creating rhythmic flow.

Refrain / Anaphora

Akka akka mamava paaru

Repetition of the line 'Akka akka mamava paaru' throughout the track to emphasize the central festive chant.

Metaphor / Endearment

Aththa maga chittu un azhagu kannam thottu

Describing the girl as 'chittu' (little bird) and the affection as 'achchaaram' (token/advance), adding poetic sweet texture.

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Trivia

'Aayiram Muthangal' is a 1982 Tamil romantic drama directed by Annakkili R. Selvaraj, starring Sivakumar and Radha in lead roles, with lyrics penned by Poonguyilan.

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