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Hamma Hamma

From Vishnu · 1995

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. N. Surendar, Anuradha Sriram
Music director
Deva
Details
Vishnu1995

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hamma hammaHamma hamma
Naan chinna ponnuI am a young girl
Chorus
Hmm mmm hmm mmmHmm mmm hmm mmm
Hmm mmm hmm mmmHmm mmm hmm mmm
Hoo oo hooo oooHoo oo hooo ooo
Hoo oo hooo oooHoo oo hooo ooo
Female
Hamma hammaHamma hamma
Naan chinna ponnuI am a young girl
Summa summaJust like that, without reason
Yen kai veikkiraWhy are you laying your hands on me?
Male
Hamma hammaHamma hamma
Naan chinna paiyanI am a young boy
Summa summaJust like that
Kai nikkadhammaMy hands won't stay still, girl
Female
Thalira iruppathu paarthuSeeing you tender like a fresh shoot
Kulira adikuthu kaathuThe wind blows chilly cold
Male :Adiyae anaichukka serthuMale: Hey girl, embrace me closely
Analai udambula yeththuRaise the heat in my body
Female
Ammammaa avasaramaOh my, what is the hurry?
Male :HeiMale: Hey!
Female
Hamma hammaHamma hamma
Naan chinna ponnuI am a young girl
Male
Hamma hammaHamma hamma
Naan chinna paiyanI am a young boy
Chorus
……………………....
Female
Raapozhudhu aanaWhen nighttime arrives
Indha thontharavu thaanaIs it always this trouble?
Thoondiyila meenaLike a fish caught on a hook
Vandhu maatinava naanaAm I the one trapped?
Male
Oor orangi pochuThe whole town has fallen asleep
Oru oosai indri aachuEverything has become quiet without a sound
Vanguthadi moochuMy breath is getting heavy, girl
Yen velaiattra pechuWhy talk pointlessly now?
Female
Killikoo killikooKillikoo killikoo
Kuththam yedhuWhere is the fault?
Sollamaatten naan iniI won't complain anymore
Male
Allithaa allithaaGather and give, gather and give
Aththi poovaeOh rare fig flower
Thiththippaana thaen thuliSweet drop of honey
Female
Natta nadu jaamam paarthuLooking at the midnight hour
Jodi seruthaaIs the pair uniting?
Male
Hamma hammaHamma hamma
Naan chinna paiyanI am a young boy
Female
Hamma hammaHamma hamma
Naan chinna ponnuI am a young girl
Chorus
Hmm mmm hmm mmmHmm mmm hmm mmm
Hmm mmm hmm mmmHmm mmm hmm mmm
Male
Thaen karumbu chaaruSweet sugarcane juice
Ippo naan kudikka thaanaeIs it for me to drink now?
Nee koduthu paaruGive it a try and offer it
Pinbu naan koduppen maanaeThen I shall give it to you, my dear
Female
Naan virumbum bothuWhenever I desire
Ennai nee anaikka venumYou must embrace me
Neer eduthu vandhuBring water
Aasai thee anaikka vendumTo extinguish the fire of desire
Male
Achchachchoo achchachchooOh dear, oh dear!
Micha meethiThe remaining bits and pieces
Thottuthaanae kodukkuraYou touch and offer them to me
Female
Appappoo appappooOh my goodness!
Alli paarthuScooping up and checking
Killi paarthu edukkuraPinching and picking it up
Male
Mothathilae neeyumOverall, you too
Mogatheeyai mooturaAre fanning the flames of desire
Female
Hamma hammaHamma hamma
Naan chinna ponnuI am a young girl
Male
Hamma hammaHamma hamma
Naan chinna paiyanI am a young boy
Female
Thalira iruppathu paarthuSeeing you tender like a fresh shoot
Male :Adiyae anaichukka serthuMale: Hey girl, embrace me closely
Female :Ammammaa avasaramaFemale: Oh my, what is the hurry?
Male :Aamaa di…..Male: Yes, girl...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Hamma Hamma' from the film Vishnu (1995) is a playful and sultry duet between two young lovers teasing each other in the quiet hours of midnight. The heroine coyly questions the hero's eagerness and impatient touch, claiming she is still young and innocent. In response, the hero playfully confesses that her tender, blooming beauty makes his hands uncontrollable and urges her to draw close to warm him up in the cold night breeze. As the song moves through its verses, the banter deepens with sensual metaphors comparing their romance to sweet sugarcane juice, honey drops, and an unquenchable fire of passion. The dynamic shifts between teasing hesitation and affectionate surrender as both express their mounting desire, set against the backdrop of a sleeping town.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Thalira iruppathu paarthu / Kulira adikuthu kaathu

The second consonant sound 'li' (ளி) rhymes between 'Thalira' and 'Kulira'.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Oor orangi pochu / Oru oosai indri aachu / Vanguthadi moochu

The line endings 'pochu', 'aachu', and 'moochu' share matching rhyming sounds at the end of consecutive lines.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Thiththippaana thaen thuli

Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound ('Thiththippaana', 'thaen', 'thuli') creates a pleasant musical rhythm.

Metaphor (Uvamai / Urvhagam)

Mogatheeyai mootura

'Mogathee' compares passionate desire to a literal fire ('thee') that is being stoked.

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Trivia

'Hamma Hamma' from the 1995 Tamil film *Vishnu* features music composed by Deva with lyrics penned by the legendary poet Vaali. The movie stars Vijay and Sanghavi in lead roles, and this track stands out as one of Vijay's signature mid-90s energetic dance numbers showcasing his iconic choreography.

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