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Lyrics & meaning

Ammavaasa Thaandamatta

From Ayali – Web Series · 2023

Lyricist
Muthu
Singers
Revaa, R Yathee Sri, R Suhasini Sri, Anwita, Rajamani
Music director
Revaa
Details
Ayali – Web Series2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Raththam kakki saavingaYou will vomit blood and die
Chorus
RaththamBlood
Raththam raththam raththamBlood, blood, blood
Raththam kakkiVomiting blood
Raththam kakkiVomiting blood
Raththam kakki saavingaYou will vomit blood and die
RaththamBlood
Chorus
Kannu mooku kaathu ellaamThrough eyes, nose, ears, and everywhere
Raththam kakki saavingaYou will vomit blood and die
Raththam raththam raththamBlood, blood, blood
Female
Ammavaasa thaandrathae siramamSurviving past the new moon day is difficult
Chorus
Ammavaasa… thaandamatta…You won't survive past the new moon day...
Ammavaasa… thaandamatta…You won't survive past the new moon day...
Aaa…ooo…Aaa…ooo…
Aaa…ooo…Aaa…ooo…
Aaa…ooo…Aaa…ooo…
Aaa…ooo…Aaa…ooo…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This haunting theme from the web series 'Ayali' echoes the superstitious curse and dread weaponized by patriarchs in the village of Veerappannai. The chant vividly describes a gruesome death—bleeding from all sensory organs and vomiting blood before the next new moon—which is believed to befall any young woman who defies ancient traditions and taboos.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Raththam raththam raththam

The word 'Raththam' (Blood) is repeated sequentially to amplify horror, danger, and severe warning.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Kannu mooku kaathu ellaam

The repetition of initial consonant sounds ('K' sound in Kannu and Kaathu) creates a rhythmic listing of bodily organs.

Refrain

Raththam kakki saavinga

The phrase 'Raththam kakki saavinga' is repeated as a terrifying thematic hook across the song.

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Trivia

Ayali (2023) is a acclaimed Zee5 original series directed by Muthukumar that tackles oppressive menstrual taboos and female literacy in rural Tamil Nadu. Composed by Revaa, this eerie track serves as the ominous auditory representation of the mythical village curse that the protagonist, Tamizhselvi, courageously fights against.

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