- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. Janaki, B. Sasirekha
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Murattu Karangal
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{ Kanni ponnu
Nenjukullae yedho irukkudhu
Chorus :Hai yai yai yaiyai yaa yaa
Female :Oru thanga sittu
Konja naala thaana sirikkudhu
Chorus :Hai yai yai yaiyai yaa yaa} (2)
Naadhaswaram ketkudhu
Adi thanjaavur melam kotta pogudhu
Naadhaswaram ketkudhu
Adi thanjaavur melam kotta pogudhu
Kanni ponnu
Nenjukullae yedho irukkudhu
Chorus :Hai yai yai yaiyai yaa yaa
Female :Oru thanga sittu
Konja naala thaana sirikkudhu
Chorus :Hai yai yai yaiyai yaa yaa
Engannan koyilukku senju varum thaali
Kalyanam aagum munnae ennangadi kaeli
Engannan koyilukku senju varum thaali
Kalyanam aagum munnae ennangadi kaeli
Aaalagum munnae kooda kelvi ketpaa
Aalaagi potta retta thaappa
Chorus :Polladhava indha pullukkattu yei
Machaana paathu mallukattu
Female :Machaan vandhaa iva maaniram maarumadi
Female :Podhumadi neeyum oru maalaiyida thaedhi varum podi
Kanni ponnu
Nenjukullae yedho irukkudhu
Chorus :Hai yai yai yaiyai yaa yaa
Female :Oru thanga sittu
Konja naala thaana sirikkudhu
Chorus :Hai yai yai yaiyai yaa yaa
Naadhaswaram ketkudhu
Adi thanjaavur melam kotta pogudhu
Onnodu onnaa sernthu otti kollum raani
Methaiyil edhukkamma rendu thalakaani
Onnodu onnaa sernthu otti kollum raani
Methaiyil edhukkamma rendu thalakaani
Ellamae solli kudu pattiamma
Palli araiyil enna pathiyamma
Chorus :Annakili iva azhuthanthaan
Pombalanna iva poruthanthaan
Female :Pengalukkae karpu thaai vazhi seedhnam thaan
Female :Mangaiyarae maadhamiru
Maari vara kaaranamum naan thaan
Kanni ponnu
Nenjukullae yedho irukkudhu
Chorus :Hai yai yai yaiyai yaa yaa
Female :Oru thanga sittu
Konja naala thaana sirikkudhu
Chorus :Hai yai yai yaiyai yaa yaa
Naadhaswaram ketkudhu
Adi thanjaavur melam kotta pogudhu
Naadhaswaram ketkudhu
Adi thanjaavur melam kotta pogudhu
Kanni ponnu
Nenjukullae yedho irukkudhu
Chorus :Hai yai yai yaiyai yaa yaa
Female :Oru thanga sittu
Konja naala thaana sirikkudhu
Chorus :Hai yai yai yaiyai yaa yaa
{ In the young girl's
heart, something is stirring.
Chorus: Hai yaai yaai yayai yaa yaa
Female: A little golden sparrow
has been smiling to herself for a few days now.
Chorus: Hai yaai yaai yayai yaa yaa } (2)
The nadaswaram (pipe) is playing,
girl, the Thanjavur wedding drums are about to beat!
The nadaswaram (pipe) is playing,
girl, the Thanjavur wedding drums are about to beat!
In the young girl's
heart, something is stirring.
Chorus: Hai yaai yaai yayai yaa yaa
Female: A little golden sparrow
has been smiling to herself for a few days now.
Chorus: Hai yaai yaai yayai yaa yaa
The thaali (sacred wedding pendant) our brother is crafting for the temple—
why tease me about it before the wedding even happens?
The thaali (sacred wedding pendant) our brother is crafting for the temple—
why tease me about it before the wedding even happens?
Before she grew up, she used to ask endless questions,
now that she has come of age, she bolts the door twice!
Chorus: She is quite a handful, this slender girl! Hey,
go tease and tussle with your groom!
Female: When her groom arrives, her dusky skin will blush with color!
Female: That is enough, girls! A day will come for you to garland your men too, now off you go!
In the young girl's
heart, something is stirring.
Chorus: Hai yaai yaai yayai yaa yaa
Female: A little golden sparrow
has been smiling to herself for a few days now.
Chorus: Hai yaai yaai yayai yaa yaa
The nadaswaram (pipe) is playing,
girl, the Thanjavur wedding drums are about to beat!
Since the queen will snuggle close and melt as one with him,
why do you even need two pillows on the bed, girl?
Since the queen will snuggle close and melt as one with him,
why do you even need two pillows on the bed, girl?
Teach us everything, dear grandmother!
What secrets are learned in the bridal chamber?
Chorus: Even if this gentle bird cries,
being a woman, she must bear it with patience!
Female: Purity is the true heirloom handed down to women by their mothers.
Female: Oh women, for nature's monthly cycles
to keep turning, I too am the reason!
In the young girl's
heart, something is stirring.
Chorus: Hai yaai yaai yayai yaa yaa
Female: A little golden sparrow
has been smiling to herself for a few days now.
Chorus: Hai yaai yaai yayai yaa yaa
The nadaswaram (pipe) is playing,
girl, the Thanjavur wedding drums are about to beat!
The nadaswaram (pipe) is playing,
girl, the Thanjavur wedding drums are about to beat!
In the young girl's
heart, something is stirring.
Chorus: Hai yaai yaai yayai yaa yaa
Female: A little golden sparrow
has been smiling to herself for a few days now.
Chorus: Hai yaai yaai yayai yaa yaa
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This folk-infused Tamil song from Murattu Karangal (1986) captures the playful banter and joyful atmosphere surrounding a young village maiden who has come of age and is approaching marriage. Her female friends tease her about her secret romantic thoughts, her changing complexion whenever her groom is mentioned, and her innocent curiosity regarding married life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Oru thanga sittu / Konja naala thaana sirikkudhu”
Comparing the blushing young bride-to-be to a 'thanga sittu' (golden bird/sunbird) to evoke her joy, lightness, and precious nature.
Cultural Imagery & Alliteration (Monai)
“Naadhaswaram ketkudhu / Adi thanjaavur melam kotta pogudhu”
The line uses rich traditional imagery ('Thanjaavur melam', 'Naadhaswaram') along with alliterative rhythm to set a festive wedding tone.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Murattu Karangal' (1986) features lyrics penned by acclaimed lyricist Vairamuthu. The song highlights traditional Tamil wedding preparations, including the making of the sacred wedding thali at a temple and the energetic sound of Thanjavur ceremonial percussion.
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