Eley Matchi
From Aanazhagan · 1995
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Aanazhagan1995
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Yelae machi parakkum patchi | Hey friend, flying bird! |
| Elumichi eerkkum kuchi | Lemon stick that attracts! |
| Chinna vayasu ponnunga | Young girls |
| Namma vevaram kekkudhu | Are asking about our details |
| Oru tholaiya pottu thaan | Making a small hole |
| Nenjukkulla nozhaiya paakkudhu | They try to enter into the heart |
| Ada alukki kulukki minukki manasa thaakkudhu | Ah, shaking, swinging, glittering, they strike the heart! |
| Male | |
| Yelae machi parakkum patchi | Hey friend, flying bird! |
| Elumichi eerkkum kuchi | Lemon stick that attracts! |
| Chinna vayasu ponnunga | Young girls |
| Namma vevaram kekkudhu | Are asking about our details |
| Oru tholaiya pottu thaan | Making a small hole |
| Nenjukkulla nozhaiya paakkudhu | They try to enter into the heart |
| Ada alukki kulukki minukki manasa thaakkudhu | Ah, shaking, swinging, glittering, they strike the heart! |
| Male | |
| Yelae machi parakkum patchi | Hey friend, flying bird! |
| Elumichi eerkkum kuchi | Lemon stick that attracts! |
| Male | |
| Naadi kombula naan | I am on the high branch |
| Maariyappa dhevar solli thara | As Mariyappa Thevar taught me |
| Naalu vithaigalum kathukkittu | Having learned all four skills |
| Peru vaanginavan | I am the one who gained fame! |
| Male | |
| Vaadappattiylae aiyanaaru koyil vaasalilae | At Vadappatti, at the entrance of Aiyanar temple |
| Oora kootti vechu | Gathering the entire village |
| Kambeduthu selambam suthinavan | Taking the staff, I spun the Silambam martial art |
| Male | |
| Sangaradhaasu saami kitta… | From Sankaradas Swamigal... |
| Aa… aa…aaa….aa…aa.. | Aa... aa... aaa... aa... aa.. |
| Sangaradhaasu saami kitta | From Sankaradas Swamigal |
| Naadaga paadangal kettavan | I am the one who learned drama lessons |
| Logi dhaasar vesham ellaam | The role of Yogi Dhasar and all |
| Chinna pullaiyila pottavan | I played in my childhood |
| Male | |
| Iruttu kottagaiyil | In the dark theater shed |
| Kattabomman koothu kattinavan | I performed the Kattabomman drama |
| Edhir paattu katti ingae | Creating counter-songs right here |
| Unna vandhu yaaru nikkiravan | Who is standing against you? |
| Adi paakku vethala maatha nikkira | Hey, there are so many girls standing |
| Ponnunga ethanaiyo | Ready to exchange betel leaves and nuts for marriage! |
| Male | |
| Yelaelaelae machi parakkum patchi | Hey hey hey friend, flying bird! |
| Elumichi eerkkum kuchi | Lemon stick that attracts! |
| Chinna vayasu ponnunga | Young girls |
| Namma vevaram kekkudhu | Are asking about our details |
| Oru tholaiya pottu thaan | Making a small hole |
| Nenjukkulla nozhaiya paakkudhu | They try to enter into the heart |
| Ada alukki kulukki minukki manasa thaakkudhu | Ah, shaking, swinging, glittering, they strike the heart! |
| Male | |
| Yelae machi parakkum patchi | Hey friend, flying bird! |
| Elumichi eerkkum kuchi | Lemon stick that attracts! |
| Kuchi kuchi kuchi | Stick stick stick |
| Chorus | |
| Ae uvvaa uvvaa uvvaa uvvaavaa | Hey uvvaa uvvaa uvvaa uvvaavaa |
| Uvvaa uvvaavaa | Uvvaa uvvaavaa |
| Ae uvvaa uvvaa uvvaa uvvaavaa | Hey uvvaa uvvaa uvvaa uvvaavaa |
| Uvvaa uvvaavaa | Uvvaa uvvaavaa |
| Male | |
| Saami eppozhudhum | God will always |
| Saavikkoru poottu vechiruppaan | Keep a lock for every key |
| Yaaru yaarukkena | Who is meant for whom |
| Yettula thaan pottu vechiruppaan | He would have already written in his book |
| Male | |
| Saela vattam ida | To encircle the saree |
| Etti nikkum kaala kannu idhu | This watchful bull's eye stands staring |
| Kaala kannukkena | For this watchful bull's eye |
| Vaaikka pora vaazhak kannu yedhu | Which banana sprout is destined to come as a wife? |
| Male | |
| Shenbaga poonjolaiyilae… | In the Shenbaga flower garden... |
| Aa…aaa….aa….aaa…aaa….. | Aa... aaa... aa... aaa... aaa... |
| Shenbaga poonjolaiyilae | In the Shenbaga flower garden |
| Solluven solluven laavani | I will sing and perform Laavani folk songs |
| Solla cholla aadi varum | As I keep singing, they dance and arrive |
| Chithira chittunga dhaavani | The beautiful little birds wearing half-sarees! |
| Male | |
| Ooru mechum padi | So that the village praises |
| Sindhugala paadum mannanadi | I am the king who sings classical Sindhu songs |
| Yaarum sokkum padi | So that everyone gets mesmerized |
| Mandhirangal podum kannanadi | I am the Krishna who casts magical spells! |
| Adi paakku vethala maatha nikkira | Hey, there are so many girls standing |
| Ponnunga ethanaiyo | Ready to exchange betel leaves and nuts for marriage! |
| Male | |
| Yelae machi parakkum patchi | Hey friend, flying bird! |
| Elumichi eerkkum kuchi | Lemon stick that attracts! |
| Chinna vayasu ponnunga | Young girls |
| Namma vevaram kekkudhu | Are asking about our details |
| Oru tholaiya pottu thaan | Making a small hole |
| Nenjukkulla nozhaiya paakkudhu | They try to enter into the heart |
| Ada alukki kulukki minukki manasa thaakkudhu | Ah, shaking, swinging, glittering, they strike the heart! |
| Male | |
| Yelae machi parakkum patchi hoo hoo hoo | Hey friend, flying bird! hoo hoo hoo |
| Elumichi eerkkum kuchi kurkur haahaa… | Lemon stick that attracts! kurkur haahaa... |
ஏலே மச்சி பறக்கும் பட்சி
எலுமிச்சி ஈர்க்கங்குச்சி
சின்ன வயசு பொண்ணுங்க
நம்ம விவரம் கேட்குது
ஒரு தொளையப் போட்டுத்தான்
நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே நொழைய பாக்குது
அட அலுக்கி குலுக்கி மினுக்கி மனச தாக்குது
Hey friend, flying bird!
Lemon stick that attracts!
Young girls
Are asking about our details
Making a small hole
They try to enter into the heart
Ah, shaking, swinging, glittering, they strike the heart!
ஏலே மச்சி பறக்கும் பட்சி
எலுமிச்சி ஈர்க்கங்குச்சி
சின்ன வயசு பொண்ணுங்க
நம்ம விவரம் கேட்குது
ஒரு தொளையப் போட்டுத்தான்
நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே நொழைய பாக்குது
அட அலுக்கி குலுக்கி மினுக்கி மனச தாக்குது
Hey friend, flying bird!
Lemon stick that attracts!
Young girls
Are asking about our details
Making a small hole
They try to enter into the heart
Ah, shaking, swinging, glittering, they strike the heart!
ஏலே......மச்சி பறக்கும் பட்சி
எலுமிச்சி ஈர்க்கங்குச்சி....ஈ.....ஈ.....
Hey friend, flying bird!
Lemon stick that attracts!
....................................
I am on the high branch
As Mariyappa Thevar taught me
Having learned all four skills
I am the one who gained fame!
நாடி கொம்புல நான்
மாரியப்ப தேவர் சொல்லி தர
நாலு வித்தைகளும் கத்துகிட்டு
பேரு வாங்கினவன்
At Vadappatti, at the entrance of Aiyanar temple
Gathering the entire village
Taking the staff, I spun the Silambam martial art
வாடிப்பட்டியிலே அய்யனாரு
கோயில் வாசலிலே
ஊரக் கூட்டி வச்சு
கம்பெடுத்து சிலம்ப சுத்தினவன்
From Sankaradas Swamigal...
Aa... aa... aaa... aa... aa..
From Sankaradas Swamigal
I am the one who learned drama lessons
The role of Yogi Dhasar and all
I played in my childhood
சங்கரதாசு சாமிகிட்ட
ஆஅ......ஆஅ......அஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ......
சங்கரதாசு சாமிகிட்ட
நாடக பாடங்கள் கேட்டவன்
லோகிதாசன் வேஷமெல்லாம்
சின்ன புள்ளையிலே போட்டவன்
In the dark theater shed
I performed the Kattabomman drama
Creating counter-songs right here
Who is standing against you?
Hey, there are so many girls standing
Ready to exchange betel leaves and nuts for marriage!
இருட்டு கொட்டகையில்
கட்டபொம்மன் கூத்துக் கட்டினவன்
எதிர்ப்பாட்டு கட்டி இங்கே
உன்னை வந்து யாரு நிக்கிறவன்
அடி பாக்கு வெத்தல மாத்த நிக்குற
பொண்ணுங்க எத்தனையோ
Hey hey hey friend, flying bird!
Lemon stick that attracts!
Young girls
Are asking about our details
Making a small hole
They try to enter into the heart
Ah, shaking, swinging, glittering, they strike the heart!
ஏலேலேல்லோ மச்சி பறக்கும் பட்சி
எலுமிச்சி ஈர்க்கங்குச்சி
சின்ன வயசு பொண்ணுங்க
நம்ம விவரம் கேட்குது
ஒரு தொளையப் போட்டுத்தான்
நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே நொழைய பாக்குது
அட அலுக்கி குலுக்கி மினுக்கி மனச தாக்குது
Hey friend, flying bird!
Lemon stick that attracts!
Stick stick stick
ஏலே மச்சி பறக்கும் பட்சி
எலுமிச்சி ஈர்க்கங்குச்சி
குச்சி குச்சி குச்சி
Hey uvvaa uvvaa uvvaa uvvaavaa
Uvvaa uvvaavaa
Hey uvvaa uvvaa uvvaa uvvaavaa
Uvvaa uvvaavaa
...................................
God will always
Keep a lock for every key
Who is meant for whom
He would have already written in his book
சாமி எப்பொழுதும்
சாவிக்கொரு பூட்டு வச்சிருப்பான்
யாரு யாருக்கென ஏட்டுலத்தான்
போட்டு வச்சிருப்பான்
To encircle the saree
This watchful bull's eye stands staring
For this watchful bull's eye
Which banana sprout is destined to come as a wife?
சேல வட்டமிட
எட்டி நிக்கும் காளக்கன்னு இது
காளைக்கன்னுக்கென
வாய்க்க போகும் வாழக்கன்னு எது
In the Shenbaga flower garden...
Aa... aaa... aa... aaa... aaa...
In the Shenbaga flower garden
I will sing and perform Laavani folk songs
As I keep singing, they dance and arrive
The beautiful little birds wearing half-sarees!
செண்பக பூஞ்சோலையிலே.....
ஆஅ......ஆ.......ஆஆ.....ஆ....ஆ...
செண்பக பூஞ்சோலையிலே.....
சொல்லுவேன் சொல்லுவேன் லாவணி
சொல்ல சொல்ல ஆடி வரும்
சித்திரச்சிட்டு தாவணி
So that the village praises
I am the king who sings classical Sindhu songs
So that everyone gets mesmerized
I am the Krishna who casts magical spells!
Hey, there are so many girls standing
Ready to exchange betel leaves and nuts for marriage!
ஊரு மெச்சும்படி
சிந்துகள் பாடும் மன்னனடி
யாரும் சொக்கும்படி
மந்திரங்கள் போடும் கண்ணனடி
அடி பாக்கு வெத்தல மாத்த நிக்குற
பொண்ணுங்க எத்தனையோ
Hey friend, flying bird!
Lemon stick that attracts!
Young girls
Are asking about our details
Making a small hole
They try to enter into the heart
Ah, shaking, swinging, glittering, they strike the heart!
ஏலே மச்சி பறக்கும் பட்சி
எலுமிச்சி ஈர்க்கங்குச்சி
சின்ன வயசு பொண்ணுங்க
நம்ம விவரம் கேட்குது
ஒரு தொளையப் போட்டுத்தான்
நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே நொழைய பாக்குது
அட அலுக்கி குலுக்கி மினுக்கி மனச தாக்குது
Hey friend, flying bird! hoo hoo hoo
Lemon stick that attracts! kurkur haahaa...
ஏலே மச்சி பறக்கும் பட்சி ஹூஹூஹூ
எலுமிச்சி ஈர்க்கங்குச்சி குர்குர் ஹாஹா
Yelae machi parakkum patchi
Hey friend, flying bird!
Elumichi eerkkum kuchi
Lemon stick that attracts!
Chinna vayasu ponnunga
Young girls
Namma vevaram kekkudhu
Are asking about our details
Oru tholaiya pottu thaan
Making a small hole
Nenjukkulla nozhaiya paakkudhu
They try to enter into the heart
Ada alukki kulukki minukki manasa thaakkudhu
Ah, shaking, swinging, glittering, they strike the heart!
Yelae machi parakkum patchi
Hey friend, flying bird!
Elumichi eerkkum kuchi
Lemon stick that attracts!
Chinna vayasu ponnunga
Young girls
Namma vevaram kekkudhu
Are asking about our details
Oru tholaiya pottu thaan
Making a small hole
Nenjukkulla nozhaiya paakkudhu
They try to enter into the heart
Ada alukki kulukki minukki manasa thaakkudhu
Ah, shaking, swinging, glittering, they strike the heart!
Yelae machi parakkum patchi
Hey friend, flying bird!
Elumichi eerkkum kuchi
Lemon stick that attracts!
Naadi kombula naan
I am on the high branch
Maariyappa dhevar solli thara
As Mariyappa Thevar taught me
Naalu vithaigalum kathukkittu
Having learned all four skills
Peru vaanginavan
I am the one who gained fame!
Vaadappattiylae aiyanaaru koyil vaasalilae
At Vadappatti, at the entrance of Aiyanar temple
Oora kootti vechu
Gathering the entire village
Kambeduthu selambam suthinavan
Taking the staff, I spun the Silambam martial art
Sangaradhaasu saami kitta…
From Sankaradas Swamigal...
Aa… aa…aaa….aa…aa..
Aa... aa... aaa... aa... aa..
Sangaradhaasu saami kitta
From Sankaradas Swamigal
Naadaga paadangal kettavan
I am the one who learned drama lessons
Logi dhaasar vesham ellaam
The role of Yogi Dhasar and all
Chinna pullaiyila pottavan
I played in my childhood
Iruttu kottagaiyil
In the dark theater shed
Kattabomman koothu kattinavan
I performed the Kattabomman drama
Edhir paattu katti ingae
Creating counter-songs right here
Unna vandhu yaaru nikkiravan
Who is standing against you?
Adi paakku vethala maatha nikkira
Hey, there are so many girls standing
Ponnunga ethanaiyo
Ready to exchange betel leaves and nuts for marriage!
Yelaelaelae machi parakkum patchi
Hey hey hey friend, flying bird!
Elumichi eerkkum kuchi
Lemon stick that attracts!
Chinna vayasu ponnunga
Young girls
Namma vevaram kekkudhu
Are asking about our details
Oru tholaiya pottu thaan
Making a small hole
Nenjukkulla nozhaiya paakkudhu
They try to enter into the heart
Ada alukki kulukki minukki manasa thaakkudhu
Ah, shaking, swinging, glittering, they strike the heart!
Yelae machi parakkum patchi
Hey friend, flying bird!
Elumichi eerkkum kuchi
Lemon stick that attracts!
Kuchi kuchi kuchi
Stick stick stick
Ae uvvaa uvvaa uvvaa uvvaavaa
Hey uvvaa uvvaa uvvaa uvvaavaa
Uvvaa uvvaavaa
Uvvaa uvvaavaa
Ae uvvaa uvvaa uvvaa uvvaavaa
Hey uvvaa uvvaa uvvaa uvvaavaa
Uvvaa uvvaavaa
Uvvaa uvvaavaa
Saami eppozhudhum
God will always
Saavikkoru poottu vechiruppaan
Keep a lock for every key
Yaaru yaarukkena
Who is meant for whom
Yettula thaan pottu vechiruppaan
He would have already written in his book
Saela vattam ida
To encircle the saree
Etti nikkum kaala kannu idhu
This watchful bull's eye stands staring
Kaala kannukkena
For this watchful bull's eye
Vaaikka pora vaazhak kannu yedhu
Which banana sprout is destined to come as a wife?
Shenbaga poonjolaiyilae…
In the Shenbaga flower garden...
Aa…aaa….aa….aaa…aaa…..
Aa... aaa... aa... aaa... aaa...
Shenbaga poonjolaiyilae
In the Shenbaga flower garden
Solluven solluven laavani
I will sing and perform Laavani folk songs
Solla cholla aadi varum
As I keep singing, they dance and arrive
Chithira chittunga dhaavani
The beautiful little birds wearing half-sarees!
Ooru mechum padi
So that the village praises
Sindhugala paadum mannanadi
I am the king who sings classical Sindhu songs
Yaarum sokkum padi
So that everyone gets mesmerized
Mandhirangal podum kannanadi
I am the Krishna who casts magical spells!
Adi paakku vethala maatha nikkira
Hey, there are so many girls standing
Ponnunga ethanaiyo
Ready to exchange betel leaves and nuts for marriage!
Yelae machi parakkum patchi
Hey friend, flying bird!
Elumichi eerkkum kuchi
Lemon stick that attracts!
Chinna vayasu ponnunga
Young girls
Namma vevaram kekkudhu
Are asking about our details
Oru tholaiya pottu thaan
Making a small hole
Nenjukkulla nozhaiya paakkudhu
They try to enter into the heart
Ada alukki kulukki minukki manasa thaakkudhu
Ah, shaking, swinging, glittering, they strike the heart!
Yelae machi parakkum patchi hoo hoo hoo
Hey friend, flying bird! hoo hoo hoo
Elumichi eerkkum kuchi kurkur haahaa…
Lemon stick that attracts! kurkur haahaa...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic folk track from 'Aanazhagan' (1995) showcases the protagonist boasting about his multi-faceted artistic upbringing, martial arts prowess, and romantic appeal. He reminisces about learning Silambam martial arts at temple courtyards, mastering stage drama traditions under legendary theater pioneers like Sankaradas Swamigal, and performing classic plays during his youth. He confidentially declares that many young women are eager to marry him. In the second half, the song touches upon destiny, noting that God has pre-written every match in his divine records. Filled with playful rhythm, vocal ad-libs, and folk flavor, the protagonist celebrates his charisma as a king of music and stage who captivates the hearts of young women in the village.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mondhana / Rhyme & Alliteration (Edhugai)
“Ada alukki kulukki minukki manasa thaakkudhu”
Matching second consonants across lines ('alukki', 'kulukki', 'minukki') creating internal rhythm and lyrical flow.
Metaphor
“Chithira chittunga dhaavani”
Describing young women adorned in half-sarees as 'Chithira chittunga' (picturesque little birds).
Cultural Imagery & Symbolism
“Adi paakku vethala maatha nikkira”
'Paakku vethala maatha' (exchanging betel leaves and nuts) is a traditional Tamil ritual symbolizing formalizing a marriage engagement.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Yelae machi parakkum patchi”
Repetition of the catchy hook phrase 'Yelae machi parakkum patchi / Elumichi eerkkum kuchi' to maintain rhythm and energy.
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Trivia
The film 'Aanazhagan' (1995) stars Prashanth and Suneha, directed by Prashanth's father Thiagarajan. The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, and lyrics were penned by Vaali. The song references real-life Tamil theater legend Sankaradas Swamigal, paying homage to Tamil Nadu's rich stage drama history.
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