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Lyrics & meaning

Edakku Madakku

From Kalavani · 2010

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
S. S. Kumaran
Music director
S. S. Kumaran
Details
Kalavani2010

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ae edakku madakkuHey, you mischievous and unruly one,
Adhu ennaannu pannugiraWhat are you up to now?
Thiruttu thiruttu payadaaHe is a sneaky little thief boy!
Pazhaiya veruppuThe age-old feud and hatred,
Adhu mannaagipponadhuHas finally turned to dust,
Iva senja kurumbuladaaAll because of the cute prank she pulled!
Male
Thiruttu pona selaiyaalaBecause of the stolen statue that caused trouble,
Vandha modhalulaa pirinjippoana ooruThe villages were divided after that major clash.
Sirukki vayithukkulla undaana pillaiyaalaBecause of the child now growing in this girl's womb,
Serndhadhae serndhadhae vaaThey have reunited, come together at last!
Male
Illai illai illaiNo, no, no,
Enna solla solla sollaWhat can I say, say, say?
Manasu manasu adhuMy heart, my heart,
Vaanathula parakkudhuIt is flying high up in the sky!
Etti etti ettupattiReaching far across the eight surrounding villages,
Pathi pugazhumThey will sing praises of this triumph,
Kodikkatti kodikkatti parakkudhuIt flies high with its flag soaring proudly!
Male
Thiru thiru thiru thiru thirudaaYou sneaky, sneaky little thief,
Nee jeyichittaa jeyichittaa moradaaYou won at last, you tough guy!
Rendu ooraiyumOver both these rival villages,
Oru kaadhal jeyiththaadhuA single love has triumphed!
Kaadhal endrum nesandhaanLove is indeed genuine affection.
Male
Ivan pudhiraa illai sadhiraaIs he a mysterious puzzle or a clever game?
Saettaiyil kannan ivanIn playful mischief, he is Lord Krishna himself,
Pettaiyil mannan ivanIn this neighborhood, he rules as king,
Pudhusaa puththam pudhusaaFreshly, brand new,
Ivan ravusu thodangumHis swagger and celebration begin,
Pudhu dhinusaaIn a whole new style!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This celebratory track from the movie Kalavani marks the joyful resolution of a bitter rivalry between two neighboring villages. Through the playful relationship and pregnancy of the lead couple, old grudges turn to dust, uniting the divided communities through love and family. The song glorifies the protagonist's mischievous yet charming nature, comparing his antics to Lord Krishna while celebrating love's triumph over deep-rooted hatred.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Thiru thiru thiru thiru thirudaa

Words like 'Thiruttu thiruttu', 'Illai illai illai', and 'solla solla solla' repeat consecutively to heighten emotional intensity and rhythm.

Ethiray (Second-Letter Rhyme)

Saettaiyil kannan ivan / Pettaiyil mannan ivan

The second letters of 'Saettaiyil' and 'Pettaiyil' match ('it'), creating a traditional Tamil lyrical harmony.

Allusion / Metaphor

Saettaiyil kannan ivan

Comparing the hero's mischievous behavior to Lord Krishna ('Kannan'), emphasizing his playful yet loved personality.

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Trivia

Kalavani (2010), directed by A. Sarkunam, was a sleeper hit that launched actor Vimal's career as a lead hero and popularized actress Oviya. The film's soundtrack was primarily composed by S. S. Kumaran, with additional score contributions by Taj Noor.

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