- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Manivannan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Poomani
- Movie release year
- 1996
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Eduthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Avuthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Hmm mm hmm mmm
Eduthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Avuthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Adichu paaru
Veppila veppila
Padichu kaattu
Paattula paattula
Vaasam irukkum
Oru sandhana baththi
Azhagu rathiyaam un
Anniya puththi
Sollikudu rekkai katti
Karpanaiyil annan parakka
Eduthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Avuthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Adichu paaru
Veppila veppila
Padichu kaattu
Paattula paattula
Chinna maappilla
Nee andha ammuniya pathi
Eduthu solrathula
Periya maappilla aadi asanthu
Aavi aagiranum daa
Appadiyaa
Sollathaan sollum illai
Solli adicha seppu silai
Andha naal alli illai
Adichu thookum aasa mullai
Pattu poochelai potta poontheru
Vaasam pogaadha vettiveru
Saanthu pottodu suthum pallakku
Parisam pottachu pangunikku
Annaachi santhosama
Nee kondaadu samsaaramaa
Male :Thathom thaga tharigidathom
Thathom thaga tharigidathom
Tharigida thakka tharigida thakka thom
Eduthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Avuthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Vaasam irukkum
Oru sandhana baththi
Azhagu rathiyaam un
Anniya puththi
Sollikudu rekkai katti
Karpanaiyil annan parakka
Eduthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Avuthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Adichu paaru
Veppila veppila
Padichu kaattu
Paattula paattula
……………………..
Pinnal thaan
Pinaal thongum
Ponna valachi pinni kollum
Hmmm…..
Minnal thaan
Kannil minnum
Minni muzhangi
Sandham sollum
Thaala kattodu
Tthaavum thaen koodu
Ragam kondaadum
Aani muthu
Poovum pottodu
Pongum paalyedu
Boomi kaanatha vairakothu
Annae en paatukullae
Antha annithaan sikkavillae
Male :Thathom thaga tharigidathom
Thathom thaga tharigidathom
Tharigida thakka tharigida thakka thom
……………………………
Eduthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Avuthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Adichu paaru
Veppila veppila
Padichu kaattu
Paattula paattula
Vaasam irukkum
Oru sandhana baththi
Azhagu rathiyaam un
Anniya puththi
Sollikudu rekkai katti
Karpanaiyil annan parakka
Eduthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Avuthu vidudaa
Maappilla maappilla
Adichu paaru
Veppila veppila
Padichu kaattu
Paattula paattula
Belt it out!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Let it loose!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Mmm mmm mmm mmm
Belt it out!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Let it loose!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Wave it and see,
Neem leaves, neem leaves!
Sing it out,
In a song, in a song!
Fragrance will linger
Like an incense stick of sandalwood,
Gorgeous like Rathi (goddess of beauty),
Teach me about your sister-in-law's ways!
Teach me, attach wings to it,
So your elder brother can fly in his imagination!
Belt it out!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Let it loose!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Wave it and see,
Neem leaves, neem leaves!
Sing it out,
In a song, in a song!
Junior brother-in-law,
The way you describe that darling girl,
The way you explain it so vividly,
Senior brother-in-law should be utterly mesmerized
And melt away in pure joy, man!
Is that so?
Words simply cannot capture her,
She is a perfectly crafted bronze statue!
She is no delicate Alli of old,
She is an irresistible jasmine ready to sweep you away!
A flower chariot draped in a floral silk saree,
Fragrant vetiver root that never loses its scent,
A bridal palanquin moving about with a scented sandalwood dot,
The wedding engagement is sealed for the month of Panguni (spring)!
Elder brother, with happiness,
Celebrate your life together as husband and wife!
Male: Thaththom thaga tharikidathom
Thaththom thaga tharikidathom
Tharikida thakka tharikida thakka thom
Belt it out!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Let it loose!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Fragrance will linger
Like an incense stick of sandalwood,
Gorgeous like Rathi (goddess of beauty),
Teach me about your sister-in-law's ways!
Teach me, attach wings to it,
So your elder brother can fly in his imagination!
Belt it out!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Let it loose!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Wave it and see,
Neem leaves, neem leaves!
Sing it out,
In a song, in a song!
...
Her braided hair
Swings gently down her back,
As if pure gold was bent and woven together!
Mmm...
A flash of lightning
Gleams in her eyes,
Flashing and rumbling,
It recites a sweet rhythm!
Moving to a lively beat,
Like a leaping honeyed hive,
Celebrating a lovely melody,
She is a flawless pearl!
Adorned with flowers and a bindi,
Rich as fresh cream brimming over,
A cluster of diamonds the earth has never seen!
Elder brother, even within all my singing,
That sister-in-law cannot be fully captured!
Male: Thaththom thaga tharikidathom
Thaththom thaga tharikidathom
Tharikida thakka tharikida thakka thom
...
Belt it out!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Let it loose!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Wave it and see,
Neem leaves, neem leaves!
Sing it out,
In a song, in a song!
Fragrance will linger
Like an incense stick of sandalwood,
Gorgeous like Rathi (goddess of beauty),
Teach me about your sister-in-law's ways!
Teach me, attach wings to it,
So your elder brother can fly in his imagination!
Belt it out!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Let it loose!
Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Wave it and see,
Neem leaves, neem leaves!
Sing it out,
In a song, in a song!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful track from the movie 'Poomani' features a lighthearted exchange between an elder brother and a younger brother or close relative (referred to as 'maappilla'). The elder brother encourages the younger one to poetically describe his prospective sister-in-law ('anni'), prompting him to paint a vivid picture of her grace, beauty, and virtues through song. The lyricist uses rich traditional Tamil imagery—comparing the heroine to a sculpted copper statue, a sandalwood incense stick, a palanquin, and fresh milk cream. The song captures the joyous anticipation of upcoming nuptials and marital life, combining folk rhythm with colorful metaphors.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagatu)
“Solli adicha seppu silai”
Comparing the heroine directly to precious objects like 'seppu silai' (copper statue) and 'vairakothu' (cluster of diamonds).
Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai & Ethirai)
“Veppila veppila / Paattula paattula”
Repetitive rhythmic rhyming in folk style, such as 'veppila veppila' and 'paattula paattula'.
Simile (Upamai)
“Vaasam irukkum Oru sandhana baththi”
Comparing her beauty and intellect to Goddess Rathi and fragrant sandalwood sticks.
Did you know?
Trivia
The film 'Poomani' (1996) was directed by Mu. Kalanjiyam and starred Prashanth and Devayani in lead roles. The film's music score and songs were composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics penned by legendary lyricist Vaali.
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