- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Jassie Gift, Malathi
- Music director
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Movie name
- Sachein
- Movie release year
- 2005
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Apr 2018
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Gundu maanga thoppukkulla
Nandu pola vandhaayae
Yaarumillaa neram paarthu
Kai pudichaayae ye ye ye..yehh
Gundu maanga thoppukkulla
Nandu pola vandhaayae
Yaarumillaa neram paarthu
Kai pudichaayae..hei hei hei
Gundu maanga thoppukkulla
Nandu pola vandhaayae
Yaarumillaa neram paarthu
Kai pudichaayae
Kaiyai pudicha enna thappu
Valaiyal pola kathuriyae
Andha idathil vittu puttu
Ippa thitturiyae
Thandavaala narambu melaa
Rayilu pola oduriyae
Thundu thundaa uyirai vetti
Thookki poduriyae
Veyil kaala vervai pola
Maarbu mela pookkuriyae
Endhan kannin imaiyai thorandhu
Etti paarkkuriyae
Kokkalanga kuruvilanga
Kokkalanga kokkakko
Kokkalanga kuruvilanga kokkakko
Gundu maanga thoppukkulla
Nandu pola vandhaayae
Yaarumillaa neram paarthu
Kai pudichaayae
Hey mundhaanai selaikkulla
Onna naanum moottakatti vaikkaporen
Ennoda koondhala unnoda meesaiya
Onnaaga thaikkaporen
Hey kuththaala mazhai naanae
Udambu mela
Kottonnu kotta poren
Kannaadi meniyin munnaadi ninnu thaan
Kannaalae mutta poren
Thirupaachi thirupaachi
Kathiyaaga nee ennai keeraadhae
Thoongaatha sooriyan
Suttu viral pattadhum
Thaangaatha kaayamae aaraadhae
Gundu maanga..(2)
Hey gundu maanga thoppukkulla
Nandu pola vandhaayae
Yaarumillaa neram paarthu
Kai pudichaayae
Kokkalanga kurivilanga kokkalanga
Chorus :Gundu maanga
Male :Kokkalanga kurivilanga kokkalanga
Chorus :Gundu maanga
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hohoi
Hey paavaadai pachai kiliyae
Ennai paarthu
Aalaana ichchakkiliyae
Pachchakili udhattil
Ichchu thanthu veluppen
Ennodu vaadi veliyae
Hey singaara chinna puliyae
Ennai paarthu
Seeraadha chella puliyae
Poovaasam venumaa maamisam venumaa
Enkitta sollu puliyae
Pulli maanae unnai naanae
Gundoosi meesaiyaalae kuthaporen
Panjaana meniyai nenjodu thookkiyae
Panjaangam paakkaama suthaporen
Gundu maanga..(2)
Hey gundu maanga thoppukkulla
Nandu pola vandhaayae
Yaarumillaa neram paarthu
Kai pudichaayae
Kaiyai pudicha enna thappu
Valaiyal pola kathuriyae
Andha idathil vittu puttu
Ippa thitturiyae
Thandavaala narambu melaa
Rayilu pola oduriyae
Thundu thundaa uyirai vetti
Thookki poduriyae
Veyil kaala vervai pola
Maarbu mela pookkuriyae
Endhan kannin imaiyai thorandhu
Etti paarkkuriyae
Kokkalanga kuruvilanga
Kokkalanga kokkakko
Kokkalanga kuruvilanga kokkakko
Inside the plump mango grove,
you crept in like a crab!
Finding a time when no one was around,
you grabbed my hand, yeah yeah yeah... yeah!
Inside the plump mango grove,
you crept in like a crab!
Finding a time when no one was around,
you grabbed my hand... hey hey hey!
Inside the plump mango grove,
you crept in like a crab!
Finding a time when no one was around,
you grabbed my hand!
What is wrong with holding your hand?
Why are you clattering loud like bangles?
You let it happen back there,
and now you are scolding me!
Over the railway tracks of my nerves,
you run like a speeding train!
Slicing my life into pieces,
you throw it all away!
Like sweat in the summertime,
you blossom across my chest!
Opening up my eyelids,
you peek right inside!
Kokkalanga kuruvilanga
Kokkalanga kokkakko
Kokkalanga kuruvilanga kokkakko
Inside the plump mango grove,
you crept in like a crab!
Finding a time when no one was around,
you grabbed my hand!
Hey, inside the pallu (loose end) of my sari,
I am going to bundle you up!
My long hair and your mustache,
I am going to stitch them together!
Hey, I am the Courtallam rain,
and all over your body,
I am going to pour right down!
Standing before your mirror-smooth body,
I am going to strike you with my gaze!
Like a sharp Thiruppaachi knife,
do not slash into me!
O sleepless sun,
the moment your index finger touches,
this unbearable wound will never heal!
Plump mango grove...
Hey, inside the plump mango grove,
you crept in like a crab!
Finding a time when no one was around,
you grabbed my hand!
Kokkalanga kuruvilanga kokkalanga
Chorus: Plump mango grove!
Male: Kokkalanga kuruvilanga kokkalanga
Chorus: Plump mango grove!
Hoy hoy hoy hoy hoy hoy ho-hoy!
Hey, green parrot in a skirt,
looking right at me,
sweet bird brimming with desire!
On your green-parrot lips,
I will shower endless kisses!
Come outside with me!
Hey, gorgeous little tiger,
looking right at me,
tame pet tiger that does not roar!
Do you want the fragrance of flowers, or raw meat?
Tell me, little tiger!
O spotted deer, with my needle-sharp mustache,
I am going to prick you!
Lifting your cotton-soft body to my chest,
I will spin around without checking the almanac!
Plump mango grove...
Hey, inside the plump mango grove,
you crept in like a crab!
Finding a time when no one was around,
you grabbed my hand!
What is wrong with holding your hand?
Why are you clattering loud like bangles?
You let it happen back there,
and now you are scolding me!
Over the railway tracks of my nerves,
you run like a speeding train!
Slicing my life into pieces,
you throw it all away!
Like sweat in the summertime,
you blossom across my chest!
Opening up my eyelids,
you peek right inside!
Kokkalanga kuruvilanga
Kokkalanga kokkakko
Kokkalanga kuruvilanga kokkakko
Female
Female
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Female
Female
Male
Female
Female
Male
Chorus
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Male
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Gundu Maanga Thoppukkulla' is an energetic, high-tempo Tamil folk-pop song from the movie Sachein (2005), composed by Devi Sri Prasad and penned by Na. Muthu Kumar. The song showcases a playful, flirtatious banter between two lovers who recall a secret romantic encounter in a mango grove. Through playful teasing, cheeky metaphors, and vibrant imagery, the lead pair express their overwhelming mutual attraction and desire for closeness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Nandu pola vandhaayae”
Compares the lover's subtle, sneaky approach in the mango grove to the sideways movement of a crab ('Nandu pola').
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Hey kuththaala mazhai naanae”
The male lead compares himself directly to the heavy, refreshing rainfall of Courtallam ('Kuththaala mazhai').
Ethugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Gundu maanga thoppukkulla / Nandu pola vandhaayae”
The second consonant sound 'ndu' in 'Gundu' and 'Nandu' creates a harmonious second-letter rhyme.
Iyaipu (End rhyme)
“Andha idathil vittu puttu / Ippa thitturiyae”
End rhyme is formed with the matching verb endings 'puttu' and 'thitturiyae'.
Did you know?
Trivia
Though the context states the music director as unknown, the soundtrack of Sachein (2005) was composed by popular composer Devi Sri Prasad (DSP). The song features high-energy vocals by Tippu and Malathy Lakshman and became an instant dance anthem across Tamil Nadu upon release.
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