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Lyrics & meaning

Hey Meenalochani

From Vedham · 2001

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Shankar Mahadevan, Swarnalatha
Music director
Vidyasagar
Details
Vedham2001

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hey meenalochaniHey fish-eyed beauty (Meenalochani)!
MeenalochaniFish-eyed beauty!
Hey meenalochani meenalochaniHey fish-eyed beauty, fish-eyed beauty!
Kulu kulu kuyilae kodhikaadhaeCool, gentle cuckoo, do not boil in anger!
Mozhu mozhu kannam sivakkaadhaeDo not let your smooth, plump cheeks turn red!
Kilu kilu pechu pesaamalWithout engaging in sweet, playful chatter,
Kozhu kozhu kuzhandhaiyumEven a chubby, healthy baby
KidaikaadhaeCannot be attained!
Chorus
Hoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho hoHoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho ho
Hoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho hoHoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho ho
Female
Hoi pushpa chandiraHey Pushpa Chandira!
Pushpa chandiraPushpa Chandira!
Hoi pushpa chandira pushpa chandiraHey Pushpa Chandira, Pushpa Chandira!
Kasa musa paarvai paarkkaadhaeDo not look with mischievous, teasing glances!
Kisu kisu vaarthai pesaadhaeDo not speak in whispering tones!
Nasa nasa endru naikkaadhaeDo not pester and irritate me incessantly!
Rasippadhai rusithida ninaikaadhaeDo not think of tasting what you merely admire!
Female
Nilavu adhanThe moon's
Munpuram azhaguFront side is beautiful.
Nidham arindha podhu unmaiWhen knowing the truth daily,
Pinpuram azhagaa sol unmai..hoiTell me the truth, is the backside beautiful too?..Hoi!
Male
Nilavupol pengalai kandenI saw women who are like the moon,
Mun azhagu azhagaagaTheir front side was beautiful,
Pin azhagai kandenWhen I saw their back side,
Thidukkiten oh..I was startled, oh!
Female
Nee ketta ketta varththaiSpeaking bad, naughty words,
Solli kitta vara vendaamDo not come close to me!
Un nenjukulla chee cheeInside your heart, fie on you,
Andha ennam vara vendaamLet no such impure thoughts arise!
Male
Adi punjabi pagliHey Punjabi crazy girl!
Nee panjamiruthamYou are like sweet Panchamirtham!
Paanjaala gulfiA sweet Kulfi from Punjab!
Adi podhum viradhamHey girl, enough of this fasting/restraint!
Chorus
Hoo..hoo…ho ho ho ho ho hoHoo..hoo…ho ho ho ho ho ho
Hoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho hohHoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho hoh
Female
Hoi pushpa chandiraHey Pushpa Chandira!
Pushpa chandiraPushpa Chandira!
Male :Hey meenalochani meenalochaniMale: Hey fish-eyed beauty, fish-eyed beauty!
Female
Pookkalin koottukkul sendruGoing inside the nest of flowers,
Thaen thuliyil kulipenaeI will bathe in drops of honey!
Un vizhiyil vizhavaeTo fall into your eyes,
Maattenae oh..I will not agree, oh!
Male
Kaatru ennum raanuvam yeriRiding an army called the wind,
Pookkadhavai udaipenaeI will break open the flower doors!
Un kuliyal kolamYour form while taking a bath,
Kaanbenae oh..I shall behold, oh!
Female
Ada needhaanae paarppaaiHey, won't you be the one watching?
Saridhaan PodaYeah right, get lost!
Naalthorum paarkkaTo watch every single day,
Neeyum vaadaYou come along too!
Chorus
Hoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho hoHoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho ho
Hoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho hoHoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho ho
Male
Hey meenalochani meenalochaniHey fish-eyed beauty, fish-eyed beauty!
Female :Hoi pushpa chandiraFemale: Hey Pushpa Chandira!
Pushpa chandiraPushpa Chandira!
Male
Kulu kulu kuyilae kodhikaadhaeCool, gentle cuckoo, do not boil in anger!
Mozhu mozhu kannam sivakkaadhaeDo not let your smooth, plump cheeks turn red!
Female :Nasa nasa endru naikkaadhaeFemale: Do not pester and irritate me incessantly!
Rasippadhai rusithida ninaikaadhaeDo not think of tasting what you merely admire!
Chorus
Hoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho hoHoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho ho
Hoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho hoHoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho ho
Hoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho hoHoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho ho
Hoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho hoHoo..hoo..ho ho ho ho ho ho

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the movie Vedham (2001) is a playful, romantic duet featuring lighthearted banter and teasing between a man and a woman. The male protagonist addresses the female lead as 'Meenalochani' (fish-eyed beauty) and shower her with affectionate, mischievous compliments while encouraging her to drop her anger and embrace romance. In response, the female lead playfully calls him 'Pushpa Chandira' and warns him to keep his distance, chiding his cheeky advance and telling him not to indulge in bad or overly forward thoughts. As the song progresses, the dialogue shifts into witty banter filled with humorous metaphors about beauty, nature, and temptation. The male character compares her sweet nature to regional delicacies like Punjabi Kulfi and Panchamirtham, while playfully boasting about breaking through her defenses. The song captures the classic romantic trope of 'playful resistance meets charming persistence', ending on a catchy, rhythmic note of mutual affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rettai Kilarvi (Echo Words / Onomatopoeia)

Kulu kulu kuyilae kodhikaadhae

'Kulu kulu' is a Tamil expressional rhythm denoting coolness and softness, used here to describe the cool nature of a cuckoo.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kaatru ennum raanuvam yeri

The male lead metaphorically compares the wind to a invading military army ('raanuvam') that breaks open flower doors.

Simile (Upamani / Comparison)

Nee panjamirutham / Paanjaala gulfi

The heroine is compared directly to rich, sweet treats like Panchamirtham and Punjabi Kulfi to highlight her beauty and sweetness.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Kasa musa paarvai paarkkaadhae / Kisu kisu vaarthai pesaadhae

The second consonant 'sa'/'su' rhymes across adjacent lines ('Kasa' / 'Kisu').

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Trivia

The movie 'Vedham' (2001) was directed by K. Rajeshwar and starred Action King Arjun alongside Sakshi Shivanand and Vineeth. The music for the film was composed by the acclaimed music director Vidyasagar, with lyrics penned by the veteran lyricist Vairamuthu. The soundtrack is well remembered for its energetic rhythms and folk-pop fusion melodies.

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