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Akka Magalukku

From Amma Enge · 1964

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. V. Ponnusami, L. R. Eswari
Music director
S. Vedhachalam
Movie name
Amma Enge
Movie release year
1964
Lyrics added on
11 May 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Akka mavalukku sadai neelam
Adhu thaan avalukku adaiyaalam
Akka mavalukku sadai neelam
Adhu thaan avalukku adaiyaalam
Aththaan vaarthai muthaagum
Adhu thaan enakku sothaagum
Aththaan vaarthai muthaagum
Adhu thaan enakku sothaagum
Pathu vayasilae paavaadai
Padhinainju vayasilae poovaadai
Pathu vayasilae paavaadai
Padhinainju vayasilae poovaadai
Ippadi appadi vekkura podhu
Ethanai azhagu thaavaada
Aahaa ippadi appadi vekkura podhu
Ethanai azhagu thaavaada
Adi ippadi appadi vekkura podhu
Ethanai azhagu thaavaada
Adi ippadi appadi vekkura podhu
Ethanai azhagu thaavaada…
Haiyaa aththaan vaarthai muthaagum
Adhu thaan enakku sothaagum
Aththaan vaarthai muthaagum
Adhu thaan enakku sothaagum
Adi aathi
Akka mavalukku sadai neelam
Adhu thaan avalukku adaiyaalam
Akka mavalukku sadai neelam
Adhu thaan avalukku adaiyaalam
Indha vayasilae yekkam varum
Eppadi enakku thookkam varum
Male :Haiyoo
Female :Indha vayasilae yekkam varum
Eppadi enakku thookkam varum
Etta etta nee irukkalaama
Ezhai manasu varunthalaama
Etta etta nee irukkalaama
Ezhai manasu varunthalaama
Etta etta nee irukkalaama
Ezhai manasu varunthalaama
Etta etta nee irukkalaama
Ezhai manasu varunthalaama
Naan samaichu podava
Female :Podu
Male :Naan soru podava
Female :Podu
Naan samaichu podava
Female :Podu
Male :Naan soru podava
Female :Poden
Adi chinna ponnu kanni ponnu
Sellakannu nalla kannu
Mella mella thulli thulli vaa vaa
Female :Haiyae..
Male :Adi chinna ponnu kanni ponnu
Sellakannu nalla kannu
Mella mella thulli thulli vaa vaa
Aaang aththaan vaarthai muthaagum
Adhu thaan enakku sothaagum
Aththaan vaarthai muthaagum
Adhu thaan enakku sothaagum
Aahahaa
Akka mavalukku sadai neelam
Adhu thaan avalukku adaiyaalam
Akka mavalukku sadai neelam
Adhu thaan avalukku adaiyaalam
My sister's daughter has a long braid,
That is her special identity.
My sister's daughter has a long braid,
That is her special identity.
My sweetheart's words are like pearls,
And that is all my wealth.
My sweetheart's words are like pearls,
And that is all my wealth.
At the age of ten, just a little skirt,
At the age of fifteen, the fragrant bloom of youth,
At the age of ten, just a little skirt,
At the age of fifteen, the fragrant bloom of youth,
When you walk and sway this way and that,
How beautiful your half-sari looks!
Aha, when you walk and sway this way and that,
How beautiful your half-sari looks!
Hey, when you walk and sway this way and that,
How beautiful your half-sari looks!
Hey, when you walk and sway this way and that,
How beautiful your half-sari looks...
Oh my, my sweetheart's words are like pearls,
And that is all my wealth.
My sweetheart's words are like pearls,
And that is all my wealth.
Oh goodness me!
My sister's daughter has a long braid,
That is her special identity.
My sister's daughter has a long braid,
That is her special identity.
At this age, a deep longing comes,
How can sleep ever come to me?
Male: Oh dear!
Female: At this age, a deep longing comes,
How can sleep ever come to me?
Should you stay so far away from me?
Should this poor heart suffer so much?
Should you stay so far away from me?
Should this poor heart suffer so much?
Should you stay so far away from me?
Should this poor heart suffer so much?
Should you stay so far away from me?
Should this poor heart suffer so much?
Shall I cook and serve you food?
Female: Go on, serve!
Male: Shall I serve you rice?
Female: Yes, serve!
Shall I cook and serve you food?
Female: Go on, serve!
Male: Shall I serve you rice?
Female: Go ahead and serve!
Hey little girl, lovely young girl,
My precious darling with pretty eyes,
Come hopping and dancing gently to me!
Female: Oh my!
Male: Hey little girl, lovely young girl,
My precious darling with pretty eyes,
Come hopping and dancing gently to me!
Ah, my sweetheart's words are like pearls,
And that is all my wealth.
My sweetheart's words are like pearls,
And that is all my wealth.
Ahaha!
My sister's daughter has a long braid,
That is her special identity.
My sister's daughter has a long braid,
That is her special identity.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a charming and lively romantic folk-style duet between cross-cousins, reflecting traditional courtship in Tamil culture. The male hero admires his cousin's beauty, tracing her growth from wearing childhood skirts to draping a beautiful half-saree (thaavaani) and praising her long braided hair as her trademark feature. In response, the female character sings of her deep affection, stating that her cousin's words are more valuable to her than any material wealth. She playfully laments her sleepless nights caused by youth and yearning, asking him not to stay far from her. The duet features affectionate banter where they tease each other about domestic life, cooking, and coming together in love. Lyricist Vaali weaves traditional idioms and sweet village romantic tropes throughout the song.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvamai)

“Aththaan vaarthai muthaagum / Adhu thaan enakku sothaagum”

Comparing the words spoken by the cousin to pearls ('muthaagum') and declaring them as true wealth ('sothaagum').

Rhyme & Rhythm (Ethirhai & Monai)

“Pathu vayasilae paavaadai / Padhinainju vayasilae poovaadai”

Use of matching initial vowel sounds and second-letter rhymes in consecutive lines ('Pathu' / 'Padhinainju', 'paavaadai' / 'poovaadai').

Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

“Mella mella thulli thulli vaa vaa”

Doubled words used for emphasis, rhythmic cadence, and expressing movement ('Etta etta', 'Mella mella', 'Thulli thulli').

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Trivia

The song 'Amma Enge' (1964) features music composed by S. Vedhachalam with lyrics penned by Vaali. Played as a duet by S. V. Ponnusami and L. R. Eswari, it highlights traditional South Indian folk rhythms and native cousin-courting customs.

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