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Lyrics & meaning

Annanoda Pattu

From Chandramukhi · 2005

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singers
Chinna Ponnu, Karthik, KK, Sujatha Mohan
Music director
Vidyasagar
Details
Chandramukhi2005

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vaazhthuren vaazhthuren vaarum pengaluku VaazhthurenI greet, I greet, I greet all the incoming women!
Ponna petha thaayarae potharama keturungaMothers who gave birth to the bride, listen carefully!
Mapillaya pethavaga manam mangalama keturungaParents who gave birth to the groom, listen with auspicious thoughts!
Female
Sunnambu polae suvicha mugathuku enga sooriyanar vamusamFor the face bright like white lime, our sun-lineage...
Engengae vaachucho...has matched so wonderfully!
Vethala polae siricha mugathukae enga santhiranaar vamusam Engangae vaachuchoFor the face smiling like betel leaf, our moon-lineage has matched so wonderfully!
Male
Arey arey arey arey areyArey arey arey arey arey!
Male
Oh oh annanoda paatu ah ah aatam podudaOh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it!
Ah ah akkaraiya ketta ah ah artham noorudaIf you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings!
Podu sakkai podu podu pottaa alanthu podudaStrike it well, measure and hit it right!
Nethu kaatril odi pochu indrae vaazhnthu parudaYesterday flew away in the wind, live in today and see!
Male
Oh oh annanoda paatu ah ah aatam podudaOh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it!
Ah ah akkaraiya ketta ah ah artham noorudaIf you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings!
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ahAh ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Male
Anbin uravayiru unmai maravathiruBe a bond of love, never forget the truth.
Nooru aandu varai vaazhvil vazhamai iruLive in prosperity for a hundred years in life.
Female
Vaazhai poopolae vetkam paruLook at her shyness like a banana blossom!
Manasukulae thaan mathaapuThere are fireworks exploding inside the heart.
Male
Iravil inimelu thookam ethu maarbil thangaathu maaraapuHow can there be sleep at night anymore? The saree pallu won't stay on the chest.
Female
Nee ariya visayam ooh oh athu naalai puriyum ooh ohIt is something unknown to you now, you will understand it tomorrow.
Male
Avan moochukaatril un selai eriyumIn his warm breath, your saree will catch fire.
Male
Oh oh annanoda paatu ah ah aatam podudaOh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it!
Ah ah akkaraiya ketta ah ah artham noorudaIf you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings!
Male
IppuduchuduLook at this now!
Male
Ullam thelivaaga vai ennam uyarvaaga vaiKeep your heart clear, keep your thoughts high.
Vaazhum kaalam ellam mannil mariyathai vaiMaintain respect on this earth as long as you live.
Male
Verkal illaatha maramum unda sonthakaalil nee nillen maIs there any tree without roots? Stand on your own feet, my dear!
Nee ninna pinnalae oorae ketkum athukul thambattam KoodaathammaOnce you stand, the whole town will talk about it, do not beat your own drum before that!
Male
Kan imaikum nodiyil ada ethuvum nadakumAnything can happen in the blink of an eye.
Ithu ennaku theriyum naalai unakum puriyumI know this today, and you will understand it tomorrow.
Hey anju kulla naala vai aalam paarthu kaala vaiKeep four within five, step carefully after gauging the depth.
Male
Oh oh annanoda paatu ah ah aatam podudaOh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it!
Ah ah akkaraiya ketta ah ah artham noorudaIf you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings!
Podu sakkai podu podu pottaa alanthu podudaStrike it well, measure and hit it right!
Nethu kaatril odi pochu indrae vaazhnthu parudaYesterday flew away in the wind, live in today and see!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Annanoda Paattu is a festive celebration song from the 2005 Tamil blockbuster film Chandramukhi. Set during a joyful family gathering, the song features the character played by Prabhu playing the affectionate elder brother who showers blessings, playful romantic teasing, and practical wisdom upon the young couple. The song blends joyful dance rhythms with deep philosophical advice about staying grounded, valuing truth, living in the present, and maintaining high principles in life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Sunnambu polae suvicha mugathuku enga sooriyanar vamusam

Compares a bright, clear face to white lime (sunnambu) and a sweet smile to betel leaf (vethala).

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Manasukulae thaan mathaapu

Compares inner joy and excitement to bursting fireworks (mathaapu) inside the heart.

Proverbial Allusion (Pazhamozhi)

Hey anju kulla naala vai aalam paarthu kaala vai

Uses the traditional Tamil proverb 'aalam paarthu kaal vai' which means testing the depth of water before stepping in, serving as a metaphor for careful action.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Edukai & Monaai)

Podu sakkai podu podu pottaa alanthu poduda

Employs internal rhyming and rhythmic beat structures typical of Tamil folk dance songs (Podu sakkai podu).

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Trivia

Annanoda Paattu was composed by Vidyasagar for the movie Chandramukhi (2005). Sung primarily by actor-singer Karunas alongside Karthik, the song visualizes actor Prabhu celebrating family unity and offering brotherly life wisdom during pre-wedding festivities.

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