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 Vaazhthuren | I greet, I greet, I greet all the incoming women! |
| Ponna petha thaayarae potharama keturunga | Mothers who gave birth to the bride, listen carefully! |
| Mapillaya pethavaga manam mangalama keturunga | Parents who gave birth to the groom, listen with auspicious thoughts! |
| Female | |
| Sunnambu polae suvicha mugathuku enga sooriyanar vamusam | For the face bright like white lime, our sun-lineage... |
| Engengae vaachucho | ...has matched so wonderfully! |
| Vethala polae siricha mugathukae enga santhiranaar vamusam Engangae vaachucho | For the face smiling like betel leaf, our moon-lineage has matched so wonderfully! |
| Male | |
| Arey arey arey arey arey | Arey arey arey arey arey! |
| Male | |
| Oh oh annanoda paatu ah ah aatam poduda | Oh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it! |
| Ah ah akkaraiya ketta ah ah artham nooruda | If you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings! |
| Podu sakkai podu podu pottaa alanthu poduda | Strike it well, measure and hit it right! |
| Nethu kaatril odi pochu indrae vaazhnthu paruda | Yesterday flew away in the wind, live in today and see! |
| Male | |
| Oh oh annanoda paatu ah ah aatam poduda | Oh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it! |
| Ah ah akkaraiya ketta ah ah artham nooruda | If you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings! |
| Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah | Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah |
| Male | |
| Anbin uravayiru unmai maravathiru | Be a bond of love, never forget the truth. |
| Nooru aandu varai vaazhvil vazhamai iru | Live in prosperity for a hundred years in life. |
| Female | |
| Vaazhai poopolae vetkam paru | Look at her shyness like a banana blossom! |
| Manasukulae thaan mathaapu | There are fireworks exploding inside the heart. |
| Male | |
| Iravil inimelu thookam ethu maarbil thangaathu maaraapu | How 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 oh | It is something unknown to you now, you will understand it tomorrow. |
| Male | |
| Avan moochukaatril un selai eriyum | In his warm breath, your saree will catch fire. |
| Male | |
| Oh oh annanoda paatu ah ah aatam poduda | Oh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it! |
| Ah ah akkaraiya ketta ah ah artham nooruda | If you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings! |
| Male | |
| Ippuduchudu | Look at this now! |
| Male | |
| Ullam thelivaaga vai ennam uyarvaaga vai | Keep your heart clear, keep your thoughts high. |
| Vaazhum kaalam ellam mannil mariyathai vai | Maintain respect on this earth as long as you live. |
| Male | |
| Verkal illaatha maramum unda sonthakaalil nee nillen ma | Is there any tree without roots? Stand on your own feet, my dear! |
| Nee ninna pinnalae oorae ketkum athukul thambattam Koodaathamma | Once you stand, the whole town will talk about it, do not beat your own drum before that! |
| Male | |
| Kan imaikum nodiyil ada ethuvum nadakum | Anything can happen in the blink of an eye. |
| Ithu ennaku theriyum naalai unakum puriyum | I know this today, and you will understand it tomorrow. |
| Hey anju kulla naala vai aalam paarthu kaala vai | Keep four within five, step carefully after gauging the depth. |
| Male | |
| Oh oh annanoda paatu ah ah aatam poduda | Oh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it! |
| Ah ah akkaraiya ketta ah ah artham nooruda | If you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings! |
| Podu sakkai podu podu pottaa alanthu poduda | Strike it well, measure and hit it right! |
| Nethu kaatril odi pochu indrae vaazhnthu paruda | Yesterday flew away in the wind, live in today and see! |
வாழ்த்துறேன்
வாழ்த்துறேன் வாரும்
பெண்களுக்கு வாழ்த்துறேன்
பொண்ண பெத்த தாயாரே
போதரமா கேட்டுருங்க
மாப்பிள்ளைய பெத்தவக
மனம் மங்கலமா கேட்டுருங்க
I greet, I greet, I greet all the incoming women!
Mothers who gave birth to the bride, listen carefully!
Parents who gave birth to the groom, listen with auspicious thoughts!
சுண்ணாம்பு போல
சுவிச்ச முகத்துக்கு எங்க
சூரியனாா் வம்சம் எங்கெங்கே
வாச்சுச்சோ வெத்தல போல
சிரிச்ச முகத்துக்கே எங்க
சந்திரனார் வம்சம் எங்கங்கோ
வாச்சுச்சோ
For the face bright like white lime, our sun-lineage...
...has matched so wonderfully!
For the face smiling like betel leaf, our moon-lineage has matched so wonderfully!
அரே அரே
அரே அரே அரே
Arey arey arey arey arey!
ஓ ஓ அண்ணனோட
பாட்டு ஆ ஆ ஆட்டம் போடுடா
ஆ ஆ அக்கறையா கேட்டா ஆ ஆ
அர்த்தம் நூறுடா போடு சக்கை
போடு போடு போட்டா அளந்து
போடுடா நேத்து காற்றில் ஓடிப்
போச்சு இன்றே வாழ்ந்து பாருடா
Oh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it!
If you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings!
Strike it well, measure and hit it right!
Yesterday flew away in the wind, live in today and see!
{ அகர்ந்தவில்லா
நகர்த்து பேசு } (4)
Oh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it!
If you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings!
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
ஓ ஓ அண்ணனோட
பாட்டு ஆ ஆ ஆட்டம் போடுடா
ஆ ஆ அக்கறையா கேட்டா ஆ ஆ
அர்த்தம் நூறுடா ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ
ஆ ஆ
Be a bond of love, never forget the truth.
Live in prosperity for a hundred years in life.
அன்பின் உறவாயிரு
உண்மை மறவாதிரு நூறு
ஆண்டு வரை வாழ்வில்
வளமாய் இரு
Look at her shyness like a banana blossom!
There are fireworks exploding inside the heart.
வாழை பூப்போல
வெட்கம் பாரு மனசுக்குள்ளே
தான் மத்தாப்பு
How can there be sleep at night anymore? The saree pallu won't stay on the chest.
இரவில் இனிமேலு
தூக்கம் ஏது மார்பில் தங்காது
மாராப்பு
It is something unknown to you now, you will understand it tomorrow.
நீ அறியா விஷயம்
ஓ ஓ அது நாளை புரியும் ஓ ஓ
In his warm breath, your saree will catch fire.
அவன் மூச்சுக்காற்றில்
உன் சேலை எாியும்
Oh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it!
If you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings!
ஆண் & பெண் :
ஹே
கொக்கரக்கோ சேவல் ஒன்னு
கோழி கிட்ட மாட்டிக்கிச்சு
Look at this now!
{ அகர்ந்தவில்லா
நகர்த்து பேசு } (4)
Keep your heart clear, keep your thoughts high.
Maintain respect on this earth as long as you live.
ஓ ஓ அண்ணனோட
பாட்டு ஆ ஆ ஆட்டம் போடுடா
ஆ ஆ அக்கறையா கேட்டா ஆ ஆ
அர்த்தம் நூறுடா
Is there any tree without roots? Stand on your own feet, my dear!
Once you stand, the whole town will talk about it, do not beat your own drum before that!
இப்புடுச்சூடு
Anything can happen in the blink of an eye.
I know this today, and you will understand it tomorrow.
Keep four within five, step carefully after gauging the depth.
உள்ளம் தெளிவாக
வை எண்ணம் உயர்வாக வை
வாழும் காலம் எல்லாம்
மண்ணில் மரியாதை வை
Oh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it!
If you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings!
Strike it well, measure and hit it right!
Yesterday flew away in the wind, live in today and see!
வேர்கள் இல்லாத
மரமும் உண்டா சொந்தக்காலில்
நீ நில்லேன்மா நீ நின்ன பின்னாலே
ஊரே கேட்கும் அதுக்குள் தம்பட்டம்
கூடாதம்மா
கண் இமைக்கும்
நொடியில் அட எதுவும்
நடக்கும் இது எனக்கு
தெரியும் நாளை உனக்கும்
புரியும் ஹேய் அஞ்சுக்குள்ள
நாள வைய் ஆளம் பார்த்து
காலை வைய்
{ அகர்ந்தவில்லா
நகர்த்து பேசு } (4)
ஓ ஓ அண்ணனோட
பாட்டு ஆ ஆ ஆட்டம் போடுடா
ஆ ஆ அக்கறையா கேட்டா ஆ ஆ
அர்த்தம் நூறுடா போடு சக்கை
போடு போடு போட்டா அளந்து
போடுடா நேத்து காற்றில் ஓடிப்
போச்சு இன்றே வாழ்ந்து பாருடா
{ அகர்ந்தவில்லா
நகர்த்து பேசு } (4)
Vaazhthuren vaazhthuren vaarum pengaluku Vaazhthuren
I greet, I greet, I greet all the incoming women!
Ponna petha thaayarae potharama keturunga
Mothers who gave birth to the bride, listen carefully!
Mapillaya pethavaga manam mangalama keturunga
Parents who gave birth to the groom, listen with auspicious thoughts!
Sunnambu polae suvicha mugathuku enga sooriyanar vamusam
For the face bright like white lime, our sun-lineage...
Engengae vaachucho
...has matched so wonderfully!
Vethala polae siricha mugathukae enga santhiranaar vamusam Engangae vaachucho
For the face smiling like betel leaf, our moon-lineage has matched so wonderfully!
Arey arey arey arey arey
Arey arey arey arey arey!
Oh oh annanoda paatu ah ah aatam poduda
Oh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it!
Ah ah akkaraiya ketta ah ah artham nooruda
If you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings!
Podu sakkai podu podu pottaa alanthu poduda
Strike it well, measure and hit it right!
Nethu kaatril odi pochu indrae vaazhnthu paruda
Yesterday flew away in the wind, live in today and see!
Oh oh annanoda paatu ah ah aatam poduda
Oh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it!
Ah ah akkaraiya ketta ah ah artham nooruda
If you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings!
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Anbin uravayiru unmai maravathiru
Be a bond of love, never forget the truth.
Nooru aandu varai vaazhvil vazhamai iru
Live in prosperity for a hundred years in life.
Vaazhai poopolae vetkam paru
Look at her shyness like a banana blossom!
Manasukulae thaan mathaapu
There are fireworks exploding inside the heart.
Iravil inimelu thookam ethu maarbil thangaathu maaraapu
How can there be sleep at night anymore? The saree pallu won't stay on the chest.
Nee ariya visayam ooh oh athu naalai puriyum ooh oh
It is something unknown to you now, you will understand it tomorrow.
Avan moochukaatril un selai eriyum
In his warm breath, your saree will catch fire.
Oh oh annanoda paatu ah ah aatam poduda
Oh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it!
Ah ah akkaraiya ketta ah ah artham nooruda
If you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings!
Ippuduchudu
Look at this now!
Ullam thelivaaga vai ennam uyarvaaga vai
Keep your heart clear, keep your thoughts high.
Vaazhum kaalam ellam mannil mariyathai vai
Maintain respect on this earth as long as you live.
Verkal illaatha maramum unda sonthakaalil nee nillen ma
Is there any tree without roots? Stand on your own feet, my dear!
Nee ninna pinnalae oorae ketkum athukul thambattam Koodaathamma
Once you stand, the whole town will talk about it, do not beat your own drum before that!
Kan imaikum nodiyil ada ethuvum nadakum
Anything can happen in the blink of an eye.
Ithu ennaku theriyum naalai unakum puriyum
I know this today, and you will understand it tomorrow.
Hey anju kulla naala vai aalam paarthu kaala vai
Keep four within five, step carefully after gauging the depth.
Oh oh annanoda paatu ah ah aatam poduda
Oh, this is elder brother's song, dance to it!
Ah ah akkaraiya ketta ah ah artham nooruda
If you listen attentively, there are a hundred meanings!
Podu sakkai podu podu pottaa alanthu poduda
Strike it well, measure and hit it right!
Nethu kaatril odi pochu indrae vaazhnthu paruda
Yesterday 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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