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Lyrics & meaning

Kichchali Samba

From Oor Mariyadhai · 1992

Lyricist
Kalidasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Oor Mariyadhai
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
12 Oct 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kichili samba kuthi eduthen ….
Mocha kozhambum vechu eduthen
Mamavae unakkagathaan
Kichili samba kuthi eduthen ….
Mocha kozhambum vechu eduthen
Mamavae unakkagathaan
Uchimala kaathula uchanthala verkuthu
Machamulla mamana mallukatta paakkuthu
Pacha pulla manasu thangala ohh oh oh
Pandhi vechi pasiya theekala
Kichili samba kuthi eduthen ….
Mocha kozhambum vechu eduthen
Aamadi athukkagathan mm haha
Uchimala kaathula uchanthala verkuthu
Machamulla poovathan mallukatta pakkuthu
Pakkam vanthu urasi pakkava ohh oh oh
Pandhi vechi pasiya theekava
{Mang kozhunthae poonkarumbae
Marikozhunthu naathae
Thangikadi thazhuvikadi
Thazham poovu kaathae} (2)
Aathirathil thottu putten
Saathiratha vittu putten
Aambalaya killiputten
Veembu panna solli putten
Yeraikkatha neeru idhu elam panju theru
Urukkatha thangam ini unakkaga pongum
Vethalaya naan killikkavaa
Mathathellam meduva sollikkavaa
Kichili sambaa
Haaann kichili samba kuthi eduthen ….
Mocha kozhambum vechu eduthen
Mamavae unakkagathaan
{Selai mutti sanjiputta
Singa kutty needhaan
Sethanaika kathirukkum
Thanga katti naandhaan} (2)
Aathangara mulla mottu
Poothiruchu vekkam vittu
Aasayila thottuputten
Nenjukkulae jallikattu
Pudivatha maanae oru kadivalam potten
Malai naattu thenae unna madi mela sachen
Sokkupodi onnu vechu putta
Sokki sokki athule sikki kitten
Haahaa kichili samba kuthi eduthen ….
Mocha kozhambum vechu eduthen
Aamadi athukkagathan mm haha
Female :Uchimala kaathula uchanthala verkuthu
Machamulla mamana mallukatta pakkuthu
Male :Pakkam vanthu urasi pakkava haa ha haa
Pandhi vechi pasiya theekava
Kichili sambaMale :Ahaan
Female :Kuthi eduthen ….Male:Ohoo
Female :Mocha kozhambumMale :Ahaan
Female :Vechu eduthenMale :Ohoo
Female :Mamavae unakkagathaan
I pounded fine Kichili Samba rice...
And cooked delicious field bean curry,
My darling, it is all for you!
I pounded fine Kichili Samba rice...
And cooked delicious field bean curry,
My darling, it is all for you!
Even in the high mountain breeze, the crown of my head breaks into sweat;
It yearns to playfully grapple with my handsome cousin who bears the lucky mole!
This tender-hearted girl cannot bear it anymore, oh oh oh!
Shouldn't we serve a feast and satisfy this hunger?
I pounded fine Kichili Samba rice...
And cooked delicious field bean curry,
Yes, my girl, that is exactly why, mm haha!
Even in the high mountain breeze, the crown of my head breaks into sweat;
It yearns to grapple with my lovely flower who bears the lucky mole!
Shall I come close and brush gently against you, oh oh oh?
Shall I lay out a feast and satisfy your hunger?
{O tender mango shoot, O sweet sugarcane,
O fragrant sprig of marjoram,
hold me close and embrace me tight,
like the breeze fragrant with screwpine flowers!} (2)
In my burning haste, I reached out and touched you,
and tossed all the strict rules aside!
I playfully pinched my man,
and dared him to be stubborn with me!
This is pure water untouched by baling, a street soft as cotton;
unmelted pure gold will now overflow just for you!
Shall I pinch off a fresh betel leaf for you?
Shall I whisper all the rest to you slowly?
Kichili Samba...
Aha, I pounded fine Kichili Samba rice...
And cooked delicious field bean curry,
My darling, it is all for you!
{When your tightly wrapped saree sways with your steps,
you are a fierce little lioness!
Waiting for your testing touch,
I am a solid bar of gold!} (2)
The thorny wild bud by the riverbank
has bloomed at last, casting off all its shyness!
Driven by desire, I reached out and touched you,
and a wild bull-taming frenzy broke out inside my chest!
To this stubborn deer, I have fitted a gentle bridle;
my sweet mountain honey, I rested you upon my lap!
She cast a magic love powder over me,
and spellbound by its charm, I got hopelessly caught!
Haha, I pounded fine Kichili Samba rice...
And cooked delicious field bean curry,
Yes, my girl, that is exactly why, mm haha!
Female: Even in the high mountain breeze, the crown of my head breaks into sweat;
It yearns to playfully grapple with my handsome cousin who bears the lucky mole!
Male: Shall I come close and brush gently against you, ha ha ha?
Shall I lay out a feast and satisfy your hunger?
Female: Kichili Samba... Male: Aha!
Female: I pounded it fresh... Male: Oho!
Female: And field bean curry... Male: Aha!
Female: I cooked and dished it out... Male: Oho!
Female: My darling, it is all for you!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Kichili Samba' is a playful and romantic rural duet from the Tamil movie 'Oor Mariyadhai' (1992). The song utilizes traditional culinary and agrarian metaphors to express passion, affection, and intimacy between lovers. The female protagonist sings about preparing a delicious traditional meal featuring fine Kichili Samba rice and Mocha (lima bean) curry specially for her beloved 'Maman' (uncle/lover), symbolizing her deep affection through rural hospitality. In response, the male protagonist reciprocates her feelings using poetic imagery drawn from nature—such as mountain breezes, sugarcane, and riverbank blossoms. The playful back-and-forth captures the innocent yet passionate dynamics of village romance, celebrating love through vivid metaphors, rhythmic folk beats, and flirtatious banter.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

{Mang kozhunthae poonkarumbae

The lover is affectionately addressed using sweet natural elements like 'tender mango shoot' and 'sweet sugarcane' to emphasize softness and sweetness.

Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Aathirathil thottu putten / Saathiratha vittu putten

The repetition of the second consonant ('th') across consecutive lines creates rhythmic symmetry typical of Tamil folk poetry.

Hyperbole (Uvamanai / Cultural Imagery)

Nenjukkulae jallikattu

The intense excitement and racing heart are exaggeratedly compared to a 'Jallikattu' (traditional Tamil bull-taming event) taking place inside the chest.

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Trivia

Composed by Deva for the 1992 film 'Oor Mariyadhai' (starring Sarathkumar and Sasikala), this song features lyrics by Kalidasan, who was known for blending authentic Tamil folk idioms and culinary imagery into mainstream film songs during the 1990s.

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