- Lyricist
- Kamakodi
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Pooncholai
- Movie release year
- 1997
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikko
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaan
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikko
Kokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikko
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaan
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikko
Ini raathiri sivaraathiri
Velakkaethadi vazhi maathadi
Moodi vecha veettukkulla muthaaram
Adhu thaedi varum podhu enna vithaaram
Veettukkulla putham pudhu kuthaalam
Ini naattukkulla koodum unga pattaalam
Nillaama silirkkanum sollaama edukkanum
Kokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikko
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaan
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikko
Yen jaanu odambukkullae
Ada ennenna ragasiyamo
Eduthu solla aal vaero
Eduthu mezhugum aal thaano
Kan moodi kalandha pinnae
Adi undaagum adhisayamo
Kanakku paakka thonaadho
Kanavil kooda oyaadho
Manakkura thaamboolam
Adikkadi vaai maarum
Minukkura thaamboolam
On kanakkula poi cherum
Kokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikko
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaan
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikko
Kokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikko
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaan
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikko
Ini raathiri sivaraathiri
Velakkaethadi vazhi maathadi
Moodi vecha veettukkulla muthaaram
Adhu thaedi varum podhu enna vithaaram
Veettukkulla putham pudhu kuthaalam
Ini naattukkulla koodum unga pattaalam
Nillaama silirkkanum sollaama edukkanum
Kokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikko
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaan
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikko
Bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim
Bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim
Bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim
Bimbimbim bimbim bimbim
Bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim
Bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim
Bimbimbim bimbim bimbim
Munnooru naal ponaa
Oru pon thaeru porandhu varum
Eduthu eduthu paaloottu
Padichu padichu paaraattu
Muthaana muthu mani thaan
Indha onnoda niruthikkanum
Kurukki perukka koodaadhu
Naattu nelama thaangaadhu
Adikkadi koodaadhae
Avasaram paadaadhae
Marandhittu odaadhae
Nee marubadi thaedaadhae
Kokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikko
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaan
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikko
Kok kok ko kokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikko
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaan
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikko
Ini raathiri sivaraathiri
Velakkaethadi vazhi maathadi
Moodi vecha veettukkulla muthaaram
Adhu thaedi varum podhu enna vithaaram
Veettukkulla putham pudhu kuthaalam
Ini naattukkulla koodum unga pattaalam
Nillaama silirkkanum sollaama edukkanum
Kokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikko
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaan
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikko
Kokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikko
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaan
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikko
Cock-a-doodle-doo, kokkara kokko!
Hey girl, clap and dance the kummi, dance, dance!
From now on, you're always one for the other!
Believe it, believe it, believe it!
Cock-a-doodle-doo, kokkara kokko!
Hey girl, clap and dance the kummi, dance, dance!
From now on, you're always one for the other!
Believe it, believe it, believe it!
From now on, every night is a sleepless Shivarathri!
Light the lamp, girl, and make your way!
A garland of pearls kept inside a closed house,
when it comes looking for you, why make a fuss?
A brand-new Kutralam waterfall inside the home,
soon an army of your children will gather in this town!
The thrills shouldn't stop, you must take your pleasures without asking!
Cock-a-doodle-doo, kokkara kokko!
Hey girl, clap and dance the kummi, dance, dance!
From now on, you're always one for the other!
Believe it, believe it, believe it!
Why, Janu, inside this body of yours,
oh, what endless secrets lie hidden?
Is there someone else to describe them,
or is it only the one who tenderly holds and caresses you?
Once your eyes close and you unite as one,
oh girl, what wonders will unfold!
Won't you feel like keeping count?
Won't it keep going without stopping, even in dreams?
The sweet-smelling betel leaf
will keep passing between your lips,
and that gleaming red betel stain
will add up straight to your account!
Cock-a-doodle-doo, kokkara kokko!
Hey girl, clap and dance the kummi, dance, dance!
From now on, you're always one for the other!
Believe it, believe it, believe it!
Cock-a-doodle-doo, kokkara kokko!
Hey girl, clap and dance the kummi, dance, dance!
From now on, you're always one for the other!
Believe it, believe it, believe it!
From now on, every night is a sleepless Shivarathri!
Light the lamp, girl, and make your way!
A garland of pearls kept inside a closed house,
when it comes looking for you, why make a fuss?
A brand-new Kutralam waterfall inside the home,
soon an army of your children will gather in this town!
The thrills shouldn't stop, you must take your pleasures without asking!
Cock-a-doodle-doo, kokkara kokko!
Hey girl, clap and dance the kummi, dance, dance!
From now on, you're always one for the other!
Believe it, believe it, believe it!
Pimbidi pimbim pimbidi pimbim pimbidi pimbim
Pimbidi pimbim pimbidi pimbim pimbidi pimbim
Pimbidi pimbim pimbidi pimbim
Pimbimbim pimbim pimbim
Pimbidi pimbim pimbidi pimbim pimbidi pimbim
Pimbidi pimbim pimbidi pimbim
Pimbimbim pimbim pimbim
Once three hundred days pass by,
a precious golden child will be born!
Lift the baby up and nurse it with milk,
sing sweet lullabies and praise it endlessly!
A child as pure as a precious pearl,
but you must stop with just this one!
You shouldn't multiply and have more,
the country's situation can't take it!
Don't get together too often,
don't rush into things with impatience,
don't forget yourself and get carried away,
and don't go looking for more again!
Cock-a-doodle-doo, kokkara kokko!
Hey girl, clap and dance the kummi, dance, dance!
From now on, you're always one for the other!
Believe it, believe it, believe it!
Cock, cock, cock, cock-a-doodle-doo, kokkara kokko!
Hey girl, clap and dance the kummi, dance, dance!
From now on, you're always one for the other!
Believe it, believe it, believe it!
From now on, every night is a sleepless Shivarathri!
Light the lamp, girl, and make your way!
A garland of pearls kept inside a closed house,
when it comes looking for you, why make a fuss?
A brand-new Kutralam waterfall inside the home,
soon an army of your children will gather in this town!
The thrills shouldn't stop, you must take your pleasures without asking!
Cock-a-doodle-doo, kokkara kokko!
Hey girl, clap and dance the kummi, dance, dance!
From now on, you're always one for the other!
Believe it, believe it, believe it!
Cock-a-doodle-doo, kokkara kokko!
Hey girl, clap and dance the kummi, dance, dance!
From now on, you're always one for the other!
Believe it, believe it, believe it!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a celebratory, playful folk-inspired track centered around marital intimacy, union, and family planning. It uses traditional festive motifs like Kummi (a folk dance), betel leaves (thaamboolam), and sacred night metaphors (Sivaraathiri) to depict the excitement and romance of newlyweds coming together. The lyrics express warmth, mutual trust, and the joyful anticipation of starting a life together. In the later verses, the lyricist playfully weaves in social awareness regarding family planning. It advises the couple to cherish their firstborn like a precious golden chariot or pearl gem, while highlighting the importance of stopping with one child due to modern economic conditions. Overall, the song blends traditional wedding folk celebration with lighthearted romance and modern practical wisdom.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Eduthu eduthu paaloottu / Padichu padichu paaraattu”
The second letter 'da' rhymes across lines in 'Eduthu', 'Padichu', 'Muthaana'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Adi gummikko gummikko gummikko / Thona nambikko nambikko nambikko”
Repetition of rhyming suffixes like '-ikko' at the end of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic folk dance cadence.
Onomatopoeia
“Kokkoha kokkara kokko / Bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim”
Folk vocalizations ('Kokkoha kokkara kokko', 'Bimbidi bimbim') imitate sounds to build rhythm and energy.
Metaphor
“Oru pon thaeru porandhu varum / Muthaana muthu mani thaan”
Comparing the newborn child to a 'pon thaeru' (golden chariot) and 'muthu mani' (precious pearl gem).
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Trivia
The song uniquely incorporates contemporary social messaging on family planning and population awareness directly into a traditional rural folk-style dance track written by lyricist Kamakodi.
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