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Appa Amma Vilayattu

From Padikathavan (2009 Film) · 2009

Lyricist
Snehan
Singers
Ranjith, Saindhavi
Music director
Mani Sharma
Details
Padikathavan (2009 Film)2009

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Appammaa velaiyaattu velaiyaadiShall we play the game of father and mother,
Paappomaa chellam ei chellamShall we see, my darling, hey darling?
Ei chellam ei chellamHey darling, hey darling!
Achaaram pottapinnae acham yedhukkuOnce the advance token of commitment is given, why fear?
Parisham pottathumae pethukkalaamOnce the bride price is set, we can have children.
Thappae illa yei thappae illaThere is no mistake at all, hey no mistake,
Ai ai thappae illaHey hey, no mistake at all!
Female
Anjaamal en melaWithout fear, upon me,
Kaippodu kaippodu chellamPut your hand, put your hand, darling.
Chellam chellam chellamDarling, darling, darling!
Yaar yenna sonnaalum kavalai illaNo matter what anyone says, I do not care,
Enakku mothamaga koduthupuduGive everything completely to me,
Pathu pulla pathu pullaTen children, ten children,
Ai ai pathu pullaHey hey, ten children!
Chorus
{Yelae yelae leyoo{Yelae yelae leyoo
Yelae yelae leyooYelae yelae leyoo
Yelae yelae leyooYelae yelae leyoo
Yelaeyooo…} (2)Yelaeyooo…} (2)
Chorus
{Yelo yelo yelo{Yelo yelo yelo
Shaba shaba shaba sae} (3)Shaba shaba shaba sae} (3)
Male
Ettukkaal kattil seiyacholluAsk them to make an eight-legged bed,
Ezhuyettu thottilgal kattacholluAsk them to tie seven or eight cradles,
Female :Gadigaram mullellaam kazhatacholluFemale: Ask them to remove all the hands of the clock,
Kaalaiyil sevala thoongacholluAsk the rooster in the morning to sleep,
Male
Ennoda samsaaram …My wife...
Azhagana minsaaramIs beautiful electricity!
Ennoda samsaaramMy wife
Azhagana minsaaramIs beautiful electricity!
Naan thottaa mattum thaanOnly when I touch her,
Aagadhu sethaaramThere will be no damage caused.
Female
Aadaikkul medai poduSet a stage inside the clothes,
Adhilae neeyae aaduAnd dance on it yourself,
Arangettram seiyum munnaeBefore making the grand debut,
Poonthu vilaiyaaduGo ahead and play freely!
Male
Appammaa velaiyaattu velaiyaadiShall we play the game of father and mother,
Paappomaa chellam ei chellamShall we see, my darling, hey darling?
Ei chellam ei chellamHey darling, hey darling!
Achaaram pottapinnae acham yedhukkuOnce the advance token of commitment is given, why fear?
Parisham pottathumae pethukkalaamOnce the bride price is set, we can have children.
Thappae illa yei thappae illaThere is no mistake at all, hey no mistake,
Ai ai thappae illaHey hey, no mistake at all!
Male
Kaambukkae theriyaamalWithout even the stem knowing,
Poova parippenI will pluck the flower.
Kadalukkae theriyaamalWithout even the ocean knowing,
Uppu eduppenI will take the salt.
Female
Saamathil unn pakkamIn the middle of the night, beside you,
Saanju paduppenI will lean and lie down.
Sammadham ketkaamalWithout asking for permission,
Menju mudippenI will indulge completely.
Male
Saamathu sangeethamMidnight music,
Kettaalae sandhosamListening to it brings happiness.
Saamathu sangeethamMidnight music,
Kettaalae sandhosamListening to it brings happiness.
Dhinandhorum kettaalumEven if heard every single day,
Orubothum salikkaadhaeIt will never get boring!
Female
Velaiyatha pottal kaaduAn uncultivated open field,
Neeyae vidhaya poduYou sow the seed yourself,
Pooppookkum poorippoduWith blooming delight,
Inimel unpaaduFrom now on, it is your responsibility!
Male
Appammaa velaiyaattu velaiyaadiShall we play the game of father and mother,
Paappomaa chellam ei chellamShall we see, my darling, hey darling?
Ei chellam ei chellamHey darling, hey darling!
Achaaram pottapinnae acham yedhukkuOnce the advance token of commitment is given, why fear?
Parisham pottathumae pethukkalaamOnce the bride price is set, we can have children.
Thappae illa yei thappae illaThere is no mistake at all, hey no mistake,
Ai ai thappae illaHey hey, no mistake at all!
Female
Anjaamal en melaWithout fear, upon me,
Kaippodu kaippodu chellamPut your hand, put your hand, darling.
Chellam chellam chellamDarling, darling, darling!
Yaar yenna sonnaalum kavalai illaNo matter what anyone says, I do not care,
Enakku mothamaga koduthupuduGive everything completely to me,
Pathu pulla pathu pullaTen children, ten children,
Ai ai pathu pullaHey hey, ten children!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Appammaa Velaiyaattu is a playful and upbeat folk-pop duet from the 2009 film Padikathavan. The song features cheeky banter between lovers anticipating marriage and domestic life, utilizing rustic and evocative metaphors about family, passion, and companionship. The couple playfully talks about stopping time, building multiple cradles for a large family, and embracing their romantic bond without any hesitation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Azhagana minsaaram

Compares the wife/partner to electricity ('minsaaram'), emphasizing her powerful and captivating energy.

Hyperbole

Gadigaram mullellaam kazhatachollu / Kaalaiyil sevala thoongachollu

An exaggeration requesting to dismantle clock hands and make the morning rooster sleep to stop time entirely.

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Achaaram pottapinnae acham yedhukku / Parisham pottathumae pethukkalaam

Rhyming pattern on the second consonant sound between consecutive lines ('Achaaram' and 'Parisham').

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Trivia

Padikathavan (2009) starred Dhanush and Tamannaah. The music for the film was composed by Mani Sharma, and this track became a popular folk-dance number across Tamil Nadu for its catchy rhythm and lyrics penned by Snehan.

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