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Avasarama Romba Avasarama

From Abhirami · 1992

Lyricist
Dilipkumar
Singers
S. P. Sailaja, Chorus
Music director
Deva
Details
Abhirami1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Avasaramaa romba avasaramaaAre you in such a hurry, so much in a hurry?
Innum anjaaru vaaram irukkuthammaaThere are still five or six weeks left, dear girl!
Adikkadithaan iva thethiya paarththaaIf she keeps constantly checking the date like this,
Kalyaanam udanae nadanthidumaaWill the wedding happen right away?
Female
Malaronnu malaruthu mayanguthadiA flower is blooming and swooning,
Manasukkul nadakkuthu sangeethamthaanMusic is playing within her heart,
Pudhu mugam adikkadi sivakkuthadiHer new face flushes red so frequently,
Purushana nenaikkira santhosamthaanIt is the joy of thinking about her husband!
Female
Kozhi onnu oduthu oduthuA hen is running, running,
Koodaaram pottu amukkungadiPut up a coop and catch it, girls!
Kodi veettu paattiya kettuAsk the grandmother living in the corner house,
Kummaalam pottu kumukkungadiMake a commotion and celebrate, girls!
Female
Avasaramaa romba avasaramaaAre you in such a hurry, so much in a hurry?
Innum anjaaru vaaram irukkuthammaaThere are still five or six weeks left, dear girl!
Adikkadithaan iva thethiya paarththaaIf she keeps constantly checking the date like this,
Kalyaanam udanae nadanthidumaaWill the wedding happen right away?
Chorus
……………...
Female
Kaalam muzhuthum machchaanaththaanThroughout your life, tie your cousin/groom,
Munthaana mudichchila valaichchukkadiTo the knot of your saree pallu and wrap him around!
Naalu ponnu pinnaala irukkuThere are four girls behind him as well,
Manasula adhaiyum nenaichchukkadiKeep that in mind in your heart too!
Female
Naalai varum maappillaikkuFor the groom who arrives tomorrow,
Naangalellaam thangachchiWe are all younger sisters,
Aalukkoru sela ketpomWe will demand a saree each,
Appaththaan nee edhir katchiOnly then will you become the opposing party!
Female
Pillai illaatha veettil vanthuComing to a house with no children,
Thulli kuthikkattumaa pullaShall a child jump and bounce around?
Ellaa poruppaiyum yaeththukkodaaTake up all the responsibilities,
Nallaa sumakkatum aambalaLet the man carry them well!
Female
Sambanthi aagum ammaavin mugaththilOn the face of the mother who is becoming a relative,
Santhosha kalaiya paarungadiLook at the glow of happiness, girls!
Female
AvasaramaaHurry...
Chorus :Avasaramaa romba avasaramaaChorus: Are you in such a hurry, so much in a hurry?
Innum anjaaru vaaram irukkuthammaaThere are still five or six weeks left, dear girl!
Adikkadithaan iva thethiya paarththaaIf she keeps constantly checking the date like this,
Kalyaanam udanae nadanthidumaaWill the wedding happen right away?
Chorus
……………...
Female
Kaanjippattu kattaayam unduA Kanchipuram silk saree is guaranteed,
Kalyaana ponnae therinjukkadiKnow this well, bride-to-be!
Kaaraikurichchi naayanthodaAlong with Karaikurichi nadaswaram music,
Thanjavur thavilum adikkumadiThe Thanjavur thavil drum will also beat!
Female
Thanga kaasu thonga thongaWith gold coins hanging all around,
Thaali onnu senjaachchuA sacred wedding thali has been crafted,
Dindugullu kundumalliDindigul round jasmine flowers,
Maalai pinna vanthaachchuHave been woven into a garland!
Female
Manjal sendhooram thegam muzhuthumYellow turmeric and vermilion across the body,
Mysur santhanam poosanumMysore sandalwood paste must be applied,
Konjum aththaanin mookku melaeAbove the affectionate cousin's nose,
Kuppunnu vaasam yaeranumThe fragrant aroma must rise strongly!
Naalthorum thedi nee paarththa thethi,The date you searched for every single day,
Naalaikkuththaanae therinjukkadiYou will get to know tomorrow itself!
Chorus
Adingadi adingadi maththaala melamBeat, beat the mridangam drum,
Akkaavukku kalyaanamthaanIt is elder sister's wedding!
Adikkuthu adikkuthu santhosam thaalamThe rhythm of joy beats loudly,
Kalyaana ponnu kannooramthaanIt's just the warding off of the evil eye for the bride!
Female
Malaronnu malaruthu mayanguthadiA flower is blooming and swooning,
Manasukkul nadakkuthu sangeethamthaanMusic is playing within her heart,
Pudhu mugam adikkadi sivakkuthadiHer new face flushes red so frequently,
Purushana nenaikkira santhosamthaanIt is the joy of thinking about her husband!
Chorus
Vaazhaiyodu thoranam kattiTie festoons with banana leaves,
Kalyaana thethi koorungadiAnnounce the wedding date, girls!
Maalai maaththum neram paarththuLooking at the moment of exchanging garlands,
Machchaana vaazhththi paadungadiSing and bless the groom, girls!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Avasaramaa is a vibrant and cheerful wedding song from the 1992 Tamil film Abhirami, featuring music composed by Deva. Sung primarily by S. P. Sailaja along with a female chorus, the song captures the playful banter between a bride-to-be and her younger sisters or friends. They tease the bride for being overly anxious and eager for her upcoming wedding while playfully reminding her that there are still several weeks left to go. The lyrics vividly describe traditional South Indian wedding preparations, including Kanchipuram silk sarees, Thanjavur thavil, Karaikurichi nadaswaram, jasmine garlands from Dindigul, and Mysore sandalwood paste, creating a festive atmosphere filled with family joy and warm teasing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Malaronnu malaruthu mayanguthadi

Repetition of the 'M' sound at the beginning of words in adjacent phrases creates a melodic rhythmic flow.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Adikkadithaan iva thethiya paarththaa

The second consonant 'dh' matches in 'Adikkadithaan' and 'Adikkuthu', maintaining traditional Tamil poetic rhythm.

Metaphor

Malaronnu malaruthu mayanguthadi

The budding emotions and bashfulness of the bride are metaphorically described as a flower blooming and swooning.

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Trivia

The film Abhirami (1992) starred Saravanan, Kasthuri, and Sujatha. Music director Deva was renowned in the 1990s for crafting energetic traditional folk numbers and wedding celebrations. Vocalist S. P. Sailaja, sister of legendary singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, brought a distinct youthful and expressive tone to such energetic sisterly teasing tracks.

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