Kalyanam Katcheri
From Avvai Shanmughi · 1996
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Avvai Shanmughi1996
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Haaa….aaaa….. | Haaa....aaaa..... |
| Male | |
| Kalyanam kutchery | Marriage, musical concert, |
| Kaalkattu ellamae | And all the marital ties, |
| Rayil yeri poyaachidi | Have taken a train and departed! |
| Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam.. | Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam.. |
| Male | |
| En veetu thottathil | In my house garden, |
| Ondralla rendalla | Not one, not two, |
| Rojaakal yeraalandi | There are abundant roses! |
| Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam.. | Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam.. |
| Male | |
| En vaazhvil vandhaachu | It has arrived in my life, |
| August padhinanju | August 15th (Independence Day)! |
| Malini hei mogini | Malini, oh charming maiden, |
| Maampinju nee poo panju nee | You are a tender raw mango, a soft cotton flower, |
| Kuyil kunju nee vaa konju nee | You are a cuckoo chick, come and fondle me! |
| Male | |
| Kalyanam kutchery | Marriage, musical concert, |
| Kaalkattu ellamae | And all the marital ties, |
| Rayil yeri poyaachidi | Have taken a train and departed! |
| Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam.. | Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam.. |
| Male | |
| Haaa….aaaa….. | Haaa....aaaa..... |
| Chorus | |
| {Thu..thu..thuthu… | Thu..thu..thuthu... |
| Thu..thu..thuthu…thu..thu..thuthu} (3) | Thu..thu..thuthu...thu..thu..thuthu |
| Yelae yelae yelae laelaelae… | Yelae yelae yelae laelaelae... |
| Yelae yelae yelae laelaelae | Yelae yelae yelae laelaelae |
| Male | |
| Haa..ha…ha.ha… | Haa..ha...ha.ha... |
| Male | |
| Ki ezhuththu | Even if a signature |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Potaal enna | Is written, |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Thalai ezhuththu maaruma | Will destiny ever change? |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Male | |
| Uyir ezhuththu | The soul (vowel), |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Ennai vittu | Leaving me, |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Mei ezhuththu vaazhumaa | Can the body (consonant) live? |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Male | |
| Eththanai naal | For how many days |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Sonnadhundu | I have sung |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Palliarai kaaviyam | The epic of the bedchamber! |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Male | |
| Sonnadharku | For what was spoken, |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Saatchiyundu | There is a witness, |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Chinnanjiru oviyam | This tiny portrait of a child! |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Male | |
| Odaiku thendral meedhu | Why is the stream today |
| Indru enna kobam | Angry at the gentle breeze? |
| Ottaamal etti sendraal | If it moves away without clinging, |
| Yaarukenna laabam | Who gains what benefit? |
| Nee chinna maan | You are a little deer, |
| En sondha maan | My own beloved deer! |
| Male | |
| Kalyanam kutchery | Marriage, musical concert, |
| Kaalkattu ellamae | And all the marital ties, |
| Rayil yeri poyaachidi | Have taken a train and departed! |
| Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam.. | Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam.. |
| Male :Haaa….aaaa….. | Male: Haaa....aaaa..... |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………………….. | Instrumental Music |
| Male | |
| Alli alli | Gathering and scooping, |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Naan eduka | For me to lift, |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Velli radham vandhadhu | A silver chariot arrived! |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Male | |
| Solli solli | Repeatedly expressing, |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Naan padikka | For me to recite, |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Paateduthu thandhadhu | It gave me a song! |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Male | |
| Alli vizhi | Lily-like eyes, |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Killai mozhi | Parrot-like speech, |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Pillai manam vendradhu | Conquered this innocent child-like heart! |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Male | |
| Velevettu pol | Like smooth velvet, |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Vanna mugam | The vibrant face, |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Kalvettu pol nindradhu | Stood etched like a stone inscription! |
| Chorus :Ho..ho | Chorus: Ho..ho |
| Male | |
| Sikkendra naanum neeyum | Trimming together, you and I |
| Rekkai katta vendum | Should strap on wings, |
| Sittu pol ettu dhikkum | Like a bird in all eight directions, |
| Sutri paarka vendum | We must fly and explore around! |
| Ah…mella vaa… | Ah... come slowly... |
| Naan allava | Am I not your own? |
| Male | |
| Kalyanam kutchery | Marriage, musical concert, |
| Kaalkattu ellamae | And all the marital ties, |
| Rayil yeri poyaachidi | Have taken a train and departed! |
| Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam.. | Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam.. |
| Male | |
| En veetu thottathil | In my house garden, |
| Ondralla rendalla | Not one, not two, |
| Rojaakal yeraalandi | There are abundant roses! |
| Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam.. | Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam.. |
| Male | |
| En vaazhvil vandhaachu | It has arrived in my life, |
| August padhinanju | August 15th (Independence Day)! |
| Malini hei mogini | Malini, oh charming maiden, |
| Maampinju nee poo panju nee | You are a tender raw mango, a soft cotton flower, |
| Kuyil kunju nee vaa konju nee | You are a cuckoo chick, come and fondle me! |
| Male | |
| Kalyanam kutchery | Marriage, musical concert, |
| Kaalkattu ellamae | And all the marital ties, |
| Rayil yeri poyaachidi | Have taken a train and departed! |
| Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam.. | Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam.. |
| Male | |
| Haaa….aaaa….. | Haaa....aaaa..... |
ஹா ஆஆ
Haaa....aaaa.....
கல்யாணம்
கச்சேரி கால் கட்டு
எல்லாமே ரயிலேறி
போயாச்சிடி
குழு :
சம் சம் சம் சம்
Marriage, musical concert,
And all the marital ties,
Have taken a train and departed!
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
என் வீட்டு
தோட்டத்தில் ஒன்றல்ல
இரண்டல்ல ரோஜாக்கள்
ஏராளன்டி
குழு :
சம் சம் சம் சம்
In my house garden,
Not one, not two,
There are abundant roses!
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
என் வாழ்வில்
வந்தாச்சு ஆகஸ்டு
பதினஞ்சு மாலினி
ஹேய் மோகினி
மாம்பிஞ்சு நீ பூபஞ்சு
நீ குயில் குஞ்சு நீ
வா கொஞ்சு நீ
It has arrived in my life,
August 15th (Independence Day)!
Malini, oh charming maiden,
You are a tender raw mango, a soft cotton flower,
You are a cuckoo chick, come and fondle me!
கல்யாணம்
கச்சேரி கால் கட்டு
எல்லாமே ரயிலேறி
போயாச்சிடி
குழு :
சம் சம் சம் சம்
Marriage, musical concert,
And all the marital ties,
Have taken a train and departed!
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
ஹா ஆஆ
Haaa....aaaa.....
...........................
Thu..thu..thuthu...
Thu..thu..thuthu...thu..thu..thuthu
Yelae yelae yelae laelaelae...
Yelae yelae yelae laelaelae
ஹா ஹா
ஹா ஹா
Haa..ha...ha.ha...
கையெழுத்து
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
போட்டாலென்ன
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
தலையெழுத்து மாறுமா
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
Even if a signature
Chorus: Ho..ho
Is written,
Chorus: Ho..ho
Will destiny ever change?
Chorus: Ho..ho
உயிர் எழுத்து
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
என்னை விட்டு
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
மெய் எழுத்து வாழுமா
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
The soul (vowel),
Chorus: Ho..ho
Leaving me,
Chorus: Ho..ho
Can the body (consonant) live?
Chorus: Ho..ho
எத்தனை நாள்
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
சொன்னதுண்டு
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
பள்ளி அறை காவியம்
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
For how many days
Chorus: Ho..ho
I have sung
Chorus: Ho..ho
The epic of the bedchamber!
Chorus: Ho..ho
சொன்னதற்க்கு
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
சாட்சி உண்டு
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
சின்னஞ்சிறு ஓவியம்
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
For what was spoken,
Chorus: Ho..ho
There is a witness,
Chorus: Ho..ho
This tiny portrait of a child!
Chorus: Ho..ho
ஓடைக்கு
தென்றல் மீது இன்று
என்ன கோபம் ஒட்டாமல்
எட்டிச் சென்றால்
யாருக்கென்ன லாபம்
நீ சின்னமான் என்
சொந்த மான்
Why is the stream today
Angry at the gentle breeze?
If it moves away without clinging,
Who gains what benefit?
You are a little deer,
My own beloved deer!
கல்யாணம்
கச்சேரி கால் கட்டு
எல்லாமே ரயிலேறி
போயாச்சிடி
குழு :
சம் சம் சம் சம்
Marriage, musical concert,
And all the marital ties,
Have taken a train and departed!
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
Male: Haaa....aaaa.....
ஹா ஆஆ
Instrumental Music
.........................
Gathering and scooping,
Chorus: Ho..ho
For me to lift,
Chorus: Ho..ho
A silver chariot arrived!
Chorus: Ho..ho
அள்ளி அள்ளி
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
நானெடுக்க
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
வெள்ளி ரதம் வந்தது
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
Repeatedly expressing,
Chorus: Ho..ho
For me to recite,
Chorus: Ho..ho
It gave me a song!
Chorus: Ho..ho
சொல்லி சொல்லி
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
நான் படிக்க
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
பாட்டெடுத்து தந்தது
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
Lily-like eyes,
Chorus: Ho..ho
Parrot-like speech,
Chorus: Ho..ho
Conquered this innocent child-like heart!
Chorus: Ho..ho
அல்லி விழி
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
கிள்ளை மொழி
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
பிள்ளை மனம் வென்றது
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
Like smooth velvet,
Chorus: Ho..ho
The vibrant face,
Chorus: Ho..ho
Stood etched like a stone inscription!
Chorus: Ho..ho
வெல்வெட்டு போல்
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
வண்ண முகம்
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
கல்வெட்டு போல் நின்றது
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
Trimming together, you and I
Should strap on wings,
Like a bird in all eight directions,
We must fly and explore around!
Ah... come slowly...
Am I not your own?
சிக்கென்று நானும்
நீயும் ரெக்கை கட்ட வேண்டும்
சிட்டு போல் எட்டு திக்கும்
சுற்றி பார்க்க வேண்டும்
ஆ மெல்ல வா நான்
அள்ள வா
Marriage, musical concert,
And all the marital ties,
Have taken a train and departed!
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
கல்யாணம்
கச்சேரி கால் கட்டு
எல்லாமே ரயிலேறி
போயாச்சிடி
குழு :
சம் சம் சம் சம்
In my house garden,
Not one, not two,
There are abundant roses!
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
என் வீட்டு
தோட்டத்தில் ஒன்றல்ல
இரண்டல்ல ரோஜாக்கள்
ஏராளன்டி
குழு :
சம் சம் சம் சம்
It has arrived in my life,
August 15th (Independence Day)!
Malini, oh charming maiden,
You are a tender raw mango, a soft cotton flower,
You are a cuckoo chick, come and fondle me!
என் வாழ்வில்
வந்தாச்சு ஆகஸ்டு
பதினஞ்சு மாலினி
ஹேய் மோகினி
மாம்பிஞ்சு நீ பூபஞ்சு
நீ குயில் குஞ்சு நீ
வா கொஞ்சு நீ
Marriage, musical concert,
And all the marital ties,
Have taken a train and departed!
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
கல்யாணம்
கச்சேரி கால் கட்டு
எல்லாமே ரயிலேறி
போயாச்சிடி
குழு :
சம் சம் சம் சம்
Haaa....aaaa.....
ஹா ஆஆ
Haaa….aaaa…..
Haaa....aaaa.....
Kalyanam kutchery
Marriage, musical concert,
Kaalkattu ellamae
And all the marital ties,
Rayil yeri poyaachidi
Have taken a train and departed!
Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam..
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
En veetu thottathil
In my house garden,
Ondralla rendalla
Not one, not two,
Rojaakal yeraalandi
There are abundant roses!
Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam..
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
En vaazhvil vandhaachu
It has arrived in my life,
August padhinanju
August 15th (Independence Day)!
Malini hei mogini
Malini, oh charming maiden,
Maampinju nee poo panju nee
You are a tender raw mango, a soft cotton flower,
Kuyil kunju nee vaa konju nee
You are a cuckoo chick, come and fondle me!
Kalyanam kutchery
Marriage, musical concert,
Kaalkattu ellamae
And all the marital ties,
Rayil yeri poyaachidi
Have taken a train and departed!
Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam..
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
Haaa….aaaa…..
Haaa....aaaa.....
{Thu..thu..thuthu…
Thu..thu..thuthu...
Thu..thu..thuthu…thu..thu..thuthu} (3)
Thu..thu..thuthu...thu..thu..thuthu
Yelae yelae yelae laelaelae…
Yelae yelae yelae laelaelae...
Yelae yelae yelae laelaelae
Yelae yelae yelae laelaelae
Haa..ha…ha.ha…
Haa..ha...ha.ha...
Ki ezhuththu
Even if a signature
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Potaal enna
Is written,
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Thalai ezhuththu maaruma
Will destiny ever change?
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Uyir ezhuththu
The soul (vowel),
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Ennai vittu
Leaving me,
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Mei ezhuththu vaazhumaa
Can the body (consonant) live?
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Eththanai naal
For how many days
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Sonnadhundu
I have sung
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Palliarai kaaviyam
The epic of the bedchamber!
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Sonnadharku
For what was spoken,
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Saatchiyundu
There is a witness,
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Chinnanjiru oviyam
This tiny portrait of a child!
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Odaiku thendral meedhu
Why is the stream today
Indru enna kobam
Angry at the gentle breeze?
Ottaamal etti sendraal
If it moves away without clinging,
Yaarukenna laabam
Who gains what benefit?
Nee chinna maan
You are a little deer,
En sondha maan
My own beloved deer!
Kalyanam kutchery
Marriage, musical concert,
Kaalkattu ellamae
And all the marital ties,
Rayil yeri poyaachidi
Have taken a train and departed!
Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam..
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
Male :Haaa….aaaa…..
Male: Haaa....aaaa.....
………………………………………..
Instrumental Music
Alli alli
Gathering and scooping,
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Naan eduka
For me to lift,
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Velli radham vandhadhu
A silver chariot arrived!
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Solli solli
Repeatedly expressing,
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Naan padikka
For me to recite,
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Paateduthu thandhadhu
It gave me a song!
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Alli vizhi
Lily-like eyes,
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Killai mozhi
Parrot-like speech,
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Pillai manam vendradhu
Conquered this innocent child-like heart!
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Velevettu pol
Like smooth velvet,
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Vanna mugam
The vibrant face,
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Kalvettu pol nindradhu
Stood etched like a stone inscription!
Chorus :Ho..ho
Chorus: Ho..ho
Sikkendra naanum neeyum
Trimming together, you and I
Rekkai katta vendum
Should strap on wings,
Sittu pol ettu dhikkum
Like a bird in all eight directions,
Sutri paarka vendum
We must fly and explore around!
Ah…mella vaa…
Ah... come slowly...
Naan allava
Am I not your own?
Kalyanam kutchery
Marriage, musical concert,
Kaalkattu ellamae
And all the marital ties,
Rayil yeri poyaachidi
Have taken a train and departed!
Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam..
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
En veetu thottathil
In my house garden,
Ondralla rendalla
Not one, not two,
Rojaakal yeraalandi
There are abundant roses!
Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam..
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
En vaazhvil vandhaachu
It has arrived in my life,
August padhinanju
August 15th (Independence Day)!
Malini hei mogini
Malini, oh charming maiden,
Maampinju nee poo panju nee
You are a tender raw mango, a soft cotton flower,
Kuyil kunju nee vaa konju nee
You are a cuckoo chick, come and fondle me!
Kalyanam kutchery
Marriage, musical concert,
Kaalkattu ellamae
And all the marital ties,
Rayil yeri poyaachidi
Have taken a train and departed!
Chorus :Sam..sam..sam..sam..
Chorus: Sam..sam..sam..sam..
Haaa….aaaa…..
Haaa....aaaa.....
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Kalyanam Kutchery' from Avvai Shanmughi expresses a celebratory mood of emotional freedom, romantic longing, and reconciliation. The protagonist rejoices that old restrictions and formal social ties ('kaalkattu') have departed, bringing a sense of liberation akin to 'August 15' (Independence Day). He expresses his deep affection for his partner through playful metaphors, calling her a flower, a raw mango, and a tender bird, while lamenting any distance or misunderstanding between them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Wordplay / Linguistic Metaphor
“Uyir ezhuththu... Mei ezhuththu vaazhumaa”
Vaali brilliantly uses Tamil grammar terms 'Uyir Ezhuthu' (vowels / life-letters) and 'Mei Ezhuthu' (consonants / body-letters) as a metaphor for soul and body.
Simile (Upamai)
“Chinnanjiru oviyam”
Compares the child to an epic's living witness and a tiny portrait ('Chinnanjiru oviyam').
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“En vaazhvil vandhaachu August padhinanju”
Compares gaining freedom from marital constraints to 'August 15' (Indian Independence Day).
Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai & Ethirai)
“Maampinju nee poo panju nee”
Rhythmic pairing of 'Maampinju' and 'Poo panju' alongside 'Kuyil kunju'.
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Trivia
Composed by Deva with lyrics by Vaali, 'Kalyanam Kutchery' features in the iconic comedy film 'Avvai Shanmughi' (1996), directed by K. S. Ravikumar and starring Kamal Haasan. The song was sung by Hariharan and K. S. Chithra.
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