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Lyrics & meaning

Hamma Hamma

From Vishnu · 1995

Lyricist: Vaali
Singers: S. N. Surendar, Anuradha Sriram
Music director: Deva
Movie name: Vishnu
Movie release year: 1995
Lyrics added on: 25 Dec 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

Hamma hamma

Naan chinna ponnu

Hmm mmm hmm mmm

Hmm mmm hmm mmm

Hoo oo hooo ooo

Hoo oo hooo ooo

Hamma hamma

Naan chinna ponnu

Summa summa

Yen kai veikkira

Hamma hamma

Naan chinna paiyan

Summa summa

Kai nikkadhamma

Thalira iruppathu paarthu

Kulira adikuthu kaathu

Male :Adiyae anaichukka serthu

Analai udambula yeththu

Ammammaa avasarama

Male :Hei

Hamma hamma

Naan chinna ponnu

Hamma hamma

Naan chinna paiyan

…………………….

Raapozhudhu aana

Indha thontharavu thaana

Thoondiyila meena

Vandhu maatinava naana

Oor orangi pochu

Oru oosai indri aachu

Vanguthadi moochu

Yen velaiattra pechu

Killikoo killikoo

Kuththam yedhu

Sollamaatten naan ini

Allithaa allithaa

Aththi poovae

Thiththippaana thaen thuli

Natta nadu jaamam paarthu

Jodi seruthaa

Hamma hamma

Naan chinna paiyan

Hamma hamma

Naan chinna ponnu

Hmm mmm hmm mmm

Hmm mmm hmm mmm

Thaen karumbu chaaru

Ippo naan kudikka thaanae

Nee koduthu paaru

Pinbu naan koduppen maanae

Naan virumbum bothu

Ennai nee anaikka venum

Neer eduthu vandhu

Aasai thee anaikka vendum

Achchachchoo achchachchoo

Micha meethi

Thottuthaanae kodukkura

Appappoo appappoo

Alli paarthu

Killi paarthu edukkura

Mothathilae neeyum

Mogatheeyai mootura

Hamma hamma

Naan chinna ponnu

Hamma hamma

Naan chinna paiyan

Thalira iruppathu paarthu

Male :Adiyae anaichukka serthu

Female :Ammammaa avasarama

Male :Aamaa di…..

Hamma hamma

I am just a young girl

Mmm mmm mmm mmm

Mmm mmm mmm mmm

Hoo oo hoo-oo oo-oo

Hoo oo hoo-oo oo-oo

Hamma hamma

I am just a young girl

Again and again,

Why do you keep putting your hands on me?

Hamma hamma

I am just a young boy

Without any reason,

My hands just won't stay still, girl!

Seeing how soft and tender you are,

A chilly breeze begins to blow

Male: Hey girl, hold me close in your embrace

Let the warm heat rise in our bodies

Oh my, why are you in such a hurry?

Male: Hey!

Hamma hamma

I am just a young girl

Hamma hamma

I am just a young boy

...

Whenever the night arrives,

Is it always going to be this sweet trouble?

Like a fish caught on a hook,

Did I come and get trapped?

The whole town has fallen asleep

Not a single sound is left

I am running out of breath

Why waste time on useless talk?

Pinch me, go ahead and pinch me,

What is the wrong in it?

I won't say a word anymore

Scoop it up and give it to me,

O rare fig blossom,

That sweet drop of honey!

Waiting for the dead of midnight,

Is this pair coming together?

Hamma hamma

I am just a young boy

Hamma hamma

I am just a young girl

Mmm mmm mmm mmm

Mmm mmm mmm mmm

The sweet juice of sugarcane

Is right here for me to drink

Try giving it to me first,

And then I will give you mine, my dear

Whenever I desire,

You must hold me in your arms

Bringing water to splash,

You must put out this fire of desire

Oh dear, oh dear,

Without leaving anything behind,

You touch and give it all to me

Every now and then,

Scooping up and tasting,

Pinching and testing, you take what you want

All in all,

You are sparking a fire of passion!

Hamma hamma

I am just a young girl

Hamma hamma

I am just a young boy

Seeing how soft and tender you are,

Male: Hey girl, hold me close in your embrace

Female: Oh goodness, why such a rush?

Male: Yes indeed, girl...!

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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.

Did you know?

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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