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Lyrics & meaning

Coimbatore Mappillaikku

From Coimbatore Mappillai · 1996

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Udit Narayan, Sadhana Sargam, Vijay
Music director
Vidyasagar
Movie name
Coimbatore Mappillai
Movie release year
1996
Lyrics added on
4 Apr 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Coimbatore mappillaikku ponu kidaichchaa
Kongu tamizhilae paattu padichchaa
Female :Siruvaani thannipolae thulli kudhichchaa
Sozhi kidaichchathum alli anaichchaa
Salem vantha sennimalaiyaa
Perur-yil ulla koyil silaiyo
Female :Aalaelo laiyyo sembaruththiyaa
Aasayila enna neiyya vanthiyaa
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho…..
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho….
Coimbatore mappillaikku ponu kidaichchaa
Kongu tamizhilae paattu padichchaa
Female :Siruvaani thannipolae thulli kudhichchaa
Sozhi kidaichchathum alli anaichchaa
Senthoorapoovae chinna vennilaavae
Enna enna venum kelu
Female :Killaamal killu pakkuvamaai allu
Naanthaanae un aalu
Un iduppu madippilum adiyae inippu irukkuthu
Female :Un udhadu urasithaan intha usirum uruguthu
Male :Yae sonnaakkaa pothum lootty adippaen
Vachchaakkaa kuriyai paarththu adippaen
Female :Achchangal pothum appuram kudu
Thoppulukku keezhae pamparam vidu
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho…..
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho…
Coimbatore mappillaikku ponu kidaichchaa
Kongu tamizhilae paattu padichchaa
Female :Siruvaani thannipolae thulli kudhichchaa
Sozhi kidaichchathum alli anaichchaa
Achchaaram podu appuramthaan kelu
Un aasai enna thaaraen
Male :Muththaaga venum un udhattu kaaththu
Manthaara poonthaenu
Rompa urasi eduththuttaa
En udhadu valikkumae
Male :Adi valikkum poruththukko
Pinnae manasu inikkumae
Yae singara ponnu chinnansirusu
Thaangaathu saami rompa ilasu
Male :Vittaakkaa varumaa intha vayasu
Vendaandi vetkkam rompa pazhaisu
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho…..
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho…
Coimbatore mappillaikku ponu kidaichchaa
Kongu tamizhilae paattu padichchaa
Female :Siruvaani thannipolae thulli kudhichchaa
Sozhi kidaichchathum alli anaichchaa
Salem vantha sennimalaiyaa
Perur-yil ulla koyil silaiyo
Female :Aalaelo laiyyo sembaruththiyaa
Aasaila enna neiyya vanthiyaa
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho…..
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho….
The groom from Coimbatore found his bride,
and sang a song in Kongu Tamil!
Female: Leaping and dancing like the Siruvani river,
she gathered him in a tight embrace like finding a lucky shell!
Are you the hill of Chennimalai that came to Salem?
Or are you a temple statue from Perur?
Female: Aalelo Laiyo, oh bright red hibiscus,
did you come to weave me into your desire?
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho…..
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho….
The groom from Coimbatore found his bride,
and sang a song in Kongu Tamil!
Female: Leaping and dancing like the Siruvani river,
she gathered him in a tight embrace like finding a lucky shell!
Oh bright flower, oh sweet little moon,
ask me for whatever you want!
Female: Pinch me without hurting, hold me tenderly,
after all, aren't I your girl?
There is sweetness even in the folds of your waist, girl!
Female: When your lips brush mine, my very soul melts!
Male: Hey, just say the word and I will have a blast,
when I take aim, I strike right on target!
Female: Enough with your hesitation, give it to me next,
and spin a top right below my navel!
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho…..
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho…
The groom from Coimbatore found his bride,
and sang a song in Kongu Tamil!
Female: Leaping and dancing like the Siruvani river,
she gathered him in a tight embrace like finding a lucky shell!
Pay a token of love first, and only then ask,
I will give you whatever you desire!
Male: I want the breath of your lips like pearls,
and the honey of the mandharai flower!
If you brush against them too roughly,
my lips will begin to hurt!
Male: Oh girl, bear a little pain,
and your heart will taste the sweetness after!
Hey, this lovely girl is so very young,
she cannot endure it, lord, she is far too tender!
Male: If this youth slips by, will it ever return?
No need for shyness, girl, that is far too old-fashioned!
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho…..
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho…
The groom from Coimbatore found his bride,
and sang a song in Kongu Tamil!
Female: Leaping and dancing like the Siruvani river,
she gathered him in a tight embrace like finding a lucky shell!
Are you the hill of Chennimalai that came to Salem?
Or are you a temple statue from Perur?
Female: Aalelo Laiyo, oh bright red hibiscus,
did you come to weave me into your desire?
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho…..
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho….
Ho hoho ho ho….
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song is a energetic, romantic dance duet celebrating love with rich cultural references to the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu. The couple engages in playful banter, referencing famous regional geographical landmarks such as the Siruvani river, Perur temple, Salem, and Sennimalai to highlight their mutual attraction and regional pride. Through poet Vaali's cheeky yet folk-inspired lyrics, the song captures the excitement, intimacy, and youthful charm of a newly matched couple indulging in courtship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Siruvaani thannipolae thulli kudhichchaa

Compares the exuberant bouncing movement of the girl to the fresh, flowing waters of the Siruvani river.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Senthoorapoovae chinna vennilaavae

Directly addresses the beloved as a reddish hibiscus flower and a small moon to emphasize beauty and delicate grace.

Alliteration (Monai)

Coimbatore mappillaikku ponu kidaichchaa / Kongu tamizhilae paattu padichchaa

Repetition of initial phonetic sounds across words ('C' and 'K' sounds) creating regional lyrical flow.

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Trivia

The track features guest vocal backing by actor Vijay himself alongside principal singers Udit Narayan and Sadhana Sargam. Composed by Vidyasagar for the 1996 comedy film 'Coimbatore Mappillai', the song heavily integrates local Kongu Tamil vocabulary and famous places around Coimbatore district.

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