Andha Arabickadaloram
From Bombay · 1995
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- A. R. Rahman, Suresh Peters, Swarnalatha
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Bombay1995
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh | Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh |
| Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh | Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh |
| Male | |
| Ya bi yeah… | Ya bi yeah… |
| ……………………………. | ... |
| Male | |
| Andha arabikkadaloram | By the shore of that Arabian Sea |
| Orr azhaghai kandenae | I saw a beauty |
| Andha kanni thendral aadaighalukku | To the garments playing in that virgin breeze |
| Kangal kandenae | My eyes bore witness |
| Male | |
| Hammaa hammaa | Hammaa hammaa |
| Hamma hamma hammaa | Hamma hamma hammaa |
| Hey hammaa hammaa | Hey hammaa hammaa |
| Hamma hamma hammaa | Hamma hamma hammaa |
| Male | |
| Hey paliththaamaraiyae | O radiant lotus! |
| Un paadham kandenae | I saw your feet |
| Un pattu dhaavani chariya chariya | As your silk half-saree slipped away |
| Meedham kandenae | I saw the rest of you |
| Male | |
| Hammaa hammaa | Hammaa hammaa |
| Hamma hamma hammaa | Hamma hamma hammaa |
| Hey hammaa hammaa | Hey hammaa hammaa |
| Hamma hamma hammaa | Hamma hamma hammaa |
| Chorus | |
| …………………….. | ... |
| Male | |
| Selai oram vandhu aalai modhiyadhu | The edge of the saree struck me gently |
| Aahaa yenna sugamo | Aah, what bliss this is! |
| Pinju ponviralgal nenjai theendiyadhu | Tender golden fingers touched my heart |
| Aahaa yenna idhamo | Aah, what comfort this is! |
| Male | |
| Siththam kilugilukka | As the mind tickles in joy |
| Raththam thudithudikka | As the blood pulses with excitement |
| Muththam nooru vidhamo | Are there a hundred kinds of kisses? |
| Achcham naanam ada | Oh fear and bashfulness! |
| Aadai kalaindhavudan | Once the garment was shed |
| Aiyo dheiva padhamo | Oh my, is this divine bliss? |
| Male | |
| Hammaa hammaa | Hammaa hammaa |
| Hamma hamma hammaa | Hamma hamma hammaa |
| Hey hammaa hammaa | Hey hammaa hammaa |
| Hamma hamma hammaa | Hamma hamma hammaa |
| Male | |
| Andha arabikkadaloram | By the shore of that Arabian Sea |
| Orr azhaghai kandenae | I saw a beauty |
| Andha kanni thendral aadaighalukku | To the garments playing in that virgin breeze |
| Kangal kandenae naan | I witnessed with my eyes |
| Male | |
| Hammaa | Hammaa |
| Hamma hamma hammaa | Hamma hamma hammaa |
| Hey hammaa hammaa | Hey hammaa hammaa |
| Hamma hamma hammaa | Hamma hamma hammaa |
| Male | |
| Hey paliththaamaraiyae | O radiant lotus! |
| Un paadham kandenae | I saw your feet |
| Un pattu dhaavani chariya chariya | As your silk half-saree slipped away |
| Meedham kandenae | I saw the rest of you |
| Male | |
| Hammaa hey hey hammaa | Hammaa hey hey hammaa |
| Chorus | |
| Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh | Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh |
| Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh | Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh |
| Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh | Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh |
| Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh | Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh |
| Male | |
| Sollikkoduththapinnum | Even after teaching it all |
| Allikkoduththapinnum | Even after bestowing it all |
| Muththam meedham irukku | Kisses still remain unspent |
| Dheebham maraindhapinnum | Even after the lamp goes out |
| Bhoomi irunda pinnum | Even after the earth turns dark |
| Kannil velichcham irukku | There is still light in the eyes |
| Male | |
| Vaanam pozhindhapinnum | Even after the heavens pour rain |
| Bhoomi nanaindhapinnum | Even after the earth is soaked |
| Saaral sarasamirukku | A playful drizzle still lingers |
| Kaamam kalaindhapinnum | Even after desire subsides |
| Kangal kadandhapinnum | Even after eyes cross boundaries |
| Kaadhal malarndhukidakku | Love lies blooming endlessly |
| Male | |
| Hammaa hammaa | Hammaa hammaa |
| Hamma hamma hammaa | Hamma hamma hammaa |
| Hey hammaa hammaa | Hey hammaa hammaa |
| Hamma hamma hammaa | Hamma hamma hammaa |
| Male | |
| Andha arabikkadaloram | By the shore of that Arabian Sea |
| Orr azhaghai kandenae | I saw a beauty |
| Andha kanni thendral aadaighalukku | To the garments playing in that virgin breeze |
| Kangal kandenae naan | I witnessed with my eyes |
| Male | |
| Hammaa hammaa | Hammaa hammaa |
| Hamma hamma hammaa | Hamma hamma hammaa |
| Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa | Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa |
| Hamma hamma hammaa | Hamma hamma hammaa |
| Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa | Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa |
| Hamma hamma hammaa | Hamma hamma hammaa |
| Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa | Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa |
| Hammaaa …… | Hammaaa …… |
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Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh
Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh
யா பி யே
...............................
Ya bi yeah…
...
அந்த அரபிக்கடலோரம்
ஓர் அழகைக் கண்டேனே
அந்தக் கன்னித் தென்றல்
ஆடை களுக்கு கண்கள்
கண்டேனே
By the shore of that Arabian Sea
I saw a beauty
To the garments playing in that virgin breeze
My eyes bore witness
ஹம்மா ஹம்மா
ஹம்ம ஹம்ம ஹம்மா
ஹே ஹம்மா ஹம்மா
ஹம்ம ஹம்ம ஹம்மா
Hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
ஹே பள்ளித்
தாமரையே உன் பாதம்
கண்டேனே உன் பட்டுத்
தாவணி சரிய சரிய மீதம்
கண்டேனே
O radiant lotus!
I saw your feet
As your silk half-saree slipped away
I saw the rest of you
ஹம்மா ஹம்மா
ஹம்ம ஹம்ம ஹம்மா
ஹே ஹம்மா ஹம்மா
ஹம்ம ஹம்ம ஹம்மா
Hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
................................
...
சேலை ஓரம் வந்து
ஆளை மோதியது ஆஹா
என்ன சுகமோ பிஞ்சுப் பொன்
விரல்கள் நெஞ்சைத் தீண்டியது
ஆஹா என்ன இதமோ
The edge of the saree struck me gently
Aah, what bliss this is!
Tender golden fingers touched my heart
Aah, what comfort this is!
சித்தம் கிலு கிலுக்க
ரத்தம் துடிதுடிக்க முத்தம்
நூறு விதமோ அச்சம் நாணம்
அட ஆடை கலைந்தவுடன்
ஐயோ தெய்வப் பதமோ
As the mind tickles in joy
As the blood pulses with excitement
Are there a hundred kinds of kisses?
Oh fear and bashfulness!
Once the garment was shed
Oh my, is this divine bliss?
ஹம்மா ஹம்மா
ஹம்ம ஹம்ம ஹம்மா
ஹே ஹம்மா ஹம்மா
ஹம்ம ஹம்ம ஹம்மா
Hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
அந்த அரபிக்கடலோரம்
ஓர் அழகைக் கண்டேனே
அந்தக் கன்னித் தென்றல்
ஆடை களுக்கு கண்கள்
கண்டேனே
By the shore of that Arabian Sea
I saw a beauty
To the garments playing in that virgin breeze
I witnessed with my eyes
ஹம்மா
ஹம்ம ஹம்ம ஹம்மா
ஹே ஹம்மா ஹம்மா
ஹம்ம ஹம்ம ஹம்மா
Hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
ஹே பள்ளித்
தாமரையே உன் பாதம்
கண்டேனே உன் பட்டுத்
தாவணி சரிய சரிய மீதம்
கண்டேனே
O radiant lotus!
I saw your feet
As your silk half-saree slipped away
I saw the rest of you
ஹம்மா
ஹே ஹே ஹம்மா
Hammaa hey hey hammaa
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Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh
Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
சொல்லி கொடுத்த
பின்னும் அள்ளிக் கொடுத்த
பின்னும் முத்தம் மீதமிருக்கு
தீபம் மறைந்த பின்னும்
பூமி இருண்ட பின்னும்
கண்ணில் வெளிச்சமிருக்கு
Even after teaching it all
Even after bestowing it all
Kisses still remain unspent
Even after the lamp goes out
Even after the earth turns dark
There is still light in the eyes
வானம் பொழிந்த
பின்னும் பூமி நனைந்த
பின்னும் சாரல் சரசமிருக்கு
காமம் கலைந்த பின்னும்
கண்கள் கடந்த பின்னும்
காதல் மலர்ந்துகிடக்கு
Even after the heavens pour rain
Even after the earth is soaked
A playful drizzle still lingers
Even after desire subsides
Even after eyes cross boundaries
Love lies blooming endlessly
ஹம்மா ஹம்மா
ஹம்ம ஹம்ம ஹம்மா
ஹே ஹம்மா ஹம்மா
ஹம்ம ஹம்ம ஹம்மா
Hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
அந்த அரபிக்கடலோரம்
ஓர் அழகைக் கண்டேனே
அந்தக் கன்னித் தென்றல்
ஆடை களுக்கு கண்கள்
கண்டேனே
By the shore of that Arabian Sea
I saw a beauty
To the garments playing in that virgin breeze
I witnessed with my eyes
ஹம்மா ஹம்மா
ஹம்ம ஹம்ம ஹம்மா
ஹே ஹே ஹம்மா ஹம்மா
ஹம்ம ஹம்ம ஹம்மா
ஹே ஹே ஹம்மா ஹம்மா
ஹம்ம ஹம்ம ஹம்மா
ஹே ஹே ஹம்மா ஹம்மா
ஹம்மா..........
Hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa
Hammaaa ……
Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh
Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh
Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh
Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh
Ya bi yeah…
Ya bi yeah…
…………………………….
...
Andha arabikkadaloram
By the shore of that Arabian Sea
Orr azhaghai kandenae
I saw a beauty
Andha kanni thendral aadaighalukku
To the garments playing in that virgin breeze
Kangal kandenae
My eyes bore witness
Hammaa hammaa
Hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey paliththaamaraiyae
O radiant lotus!
Un paadham kandenae
I saw your feet
Un pattu dhaavani chariya chariya
As your silk half-saree slipped away
Meedham kandenae
I saw the rest of you
Hammaa hammaa
Hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
……………………..
...
Selai oram vandhu aalai modhiyadhu
The edge of the saree struck me gently
Aahaa yenna sugamo
Aah, what bliss this is!
Pinju ponviralgal nenjai theendiyadhu
Tender golden fingers touched my heart
Aahaa yenna idhamo
Aah, what comfort this is!
Siththam kilugilukka
As the mind tickles in joy
Raththam thudithudikka
As the blood pulses with excitement
Muththam nooru vidhamo
Are there a hundred kinds of kisses?
Achcham naanam ada
Oh fear and bashfulness!
Aadai kalaindhavudan
Once the garment was shed
Aiyo dheiva padhamo
Oh my, is this divine bliss?
Hammaa hammaa
Hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Andha arabikkadaloram
By the shore of that Arabian Sea
Orr azhaghai kandenae
I saw a beauty
Andha kanni thendral aadaighalukku
To the garments playing in that virgin breeze
Kangal kandenae naan
I witnessed with my eyes
Hammaa
Hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey paliththaamaraiyae
O radiant lotus!
Un paadham kandenae
I saw your feet
Un pattu dhaavani chariya chariya
As your silk half-saree slipped away
Meedham kandenae
I saw the rest of you
Hammaa hey hey hammaa
Hammaa hey hey hammaa
Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh
Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh
Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh
Mm mm uuuhhh…uuuuhhhh…uhhh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Sollikkoduththapinnum
Even after teaching it all
Allikkoduththapinnum
Even after bestowing it all
Muththam meedham irukku
Kisses still remain unspent
Dheebham maraindhapinnum
Even after the lamp goes out
Bhoomi irunda pinnum
Even after the earth turns dark
Kannil velichcham irukku
There is still light in the eyes
Vaanam pozhindhapinnum
Even after the heavens pour rain
Bhoomi nanaindhapinnum
Even after the earth is soaked
Saaral sarasamirukku
A playful drizzle still lingers
Kaamam kalaindhapinnum
Even after desire subsides
Kangal kadandhapinnum
Even after eyes cross boundaries
Kaadhal malarndhukidakku
Love lies blooming endlessly
Hammaa hammaa
Hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hey hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Andha arabikkadaloram
By the shore of that Arabian Sea
Orr azhaghai kandenae
I saw a beauty
Andha kanni thendral aadaighalukku
To the garments playing in that virgin breeze
Kangal kandenae naan
I witnessed with my eyes
Hammaa hammaa
Hammaa hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa
Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa
Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hamma hamma hammaa
Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa
Hey hey hammaa ..hammaa
Hammaaa ……
Hammaaa ……
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Hamma Hamma is a high-energy, sensual romantic song from Mani Ratnam's classic film Bombay (1995). The lyrics by Vairamuthu portray the thrilling enchantment of newfound love and physical intimacy against the atmospheric backdrop of the Arabian seaside. Using rich metaphors from nature like rain, breezes, and lotus flowers, the song captures both the raw excitement and the sweet tenderness shared between lovers. The verse highlights how true love persists even after physical intimacy subsides, emphasizing that love remains forever blooming like an eternal flame even after darkness falls.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Sollikkoduththapinnum / Allikkoduththapinnum”
The second consonant 'lli' rhymes in consecutive lines, creating a rhythmic lyrical flow.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Siththam kilugilukka / Raththam thudithudikka”
Lines end with similar sounding rhyming words ('kilugilukka' and 'thudithudikka') emphasizing passion.
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Hey paliththaamaraiyae / Un paadham kandenae”
Comparing the beloved to a glowing, flawless lotus ('paliththaamarai').
Personification
“Andha kanni thendral aadaighalukku”
Attributing human traits like 'virginity' to the sea breeze ('kanni thendral').
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Trivia
Composed by A. R. Rahman for Mani Ratnam's 1995 film 'Bombay', this iconic track features vocals by A. R. Rahman, Remo Fernandes, and Swarnalatha. Actress Sonali Bendre made a memorable special appearance in the dance sequence, making it one of the biggest chartbusters of the 1990s.
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