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Lyrics & meaning

Kokkoha Kokkara

From Pooncholai · 1997

Lyricist
Kamakodi
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Pooncholai1997

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kokkoha kokkara kokkoKokkoha kokkara kokko (Rhythmic chant)
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikkoOh girl, clap hands and celebrate!
Female
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaanFrom now on, we are truly there for each other
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikkoBelieve in each other as support, believe it!
Male
Kokkoha kokkara kokkoKokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikkoOh girl, clap hands and celebrate!
Female
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaanFrom now on, we are truly there for each other
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikkoBelieve in each other as support, believe it!
Male
Ini raathiri sivaraathiriFrom now on, every night is a sacred night
Velakkaethadi vazhi maathadiLight the lamp, my girl, and change the path
Female
Moodi vecha veettukkulla muthaaramA pearl necklace hidden inside a closed house
Adhu thaedi varum podhu enna vithaaramWhen it comes seeking you, why deliberate?
Male
Veettukkulla putham pudhu kuthaalamA brand new joyous waterfall inside the house
Ini naattukkulla koodum unga pattaalamNow your army will gather in the country
Female
Nillaama silirkkanum sollaama edukkanumShiver continuously with excitement, take it without asking
Kokkoha kokkara kokkoKokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikkoOh girl, clap hands and celebrate!
Male
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaanFrom now on, we are truly there for each other
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikkoBelieve in each other as support, believe it!
Male
Yen jaanu odambukkullaeMy darling, inside your body
Ada ennenna ragasiyamoOh, what secret mysteries lie within?
Eduthu solla aal vaeroIs there someone else to describe it?
Eduthu mezhugum aal thaanoOr is it someone who embraces and polishes it?
Female
Kan moodi kalandha pinnaeAfter closing eyes and merging together
Adi undaagum adhisayamoOh girl, what a miracle is created!
Kanakku paakka thonaadhoWon't you feel like keeping count?
Kanavil kooda oyaadhoWon't it cease even in your dreams?
Male
Manakkura thaamboolamThe fragrant betel leaf
Adikkadi vaai maarumWill change mouths frequently
Female
Minukkura thaamboolamThe glistening betel leaf
On kanakkula poi cherumWill end up added to your account
Female
Kokkoha kokkara kokkoKokkoha kokkara kokko
Male
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikkoOh girl, clap hands and celebrate!
Female
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaanFrom now on, we are truly there for each other
Male
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikkoBelieve in each other as support, believe it!
Female
Kokkoha kokkara kokkoKokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikkoOh girl, clap hands and celebrate!
Male
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaanFrom now on, we are truly there for each other
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikkoBelieve in each other as support, believe it!
Female
Ini raathiri sivaraathiriFrom now on, every night is a sacred night
Velakkaethadi vazhi maathadiLight the lamp, my girl, and change the path
Male
Moodi vecha veettukkulla muthaaramA pearl necklace hidden inside a closed house
Adhu thaedi varum podhu enna vithaaramWhen it comes seeking you, why deliberate?
Female
Veettukkulla putham pudhu kuthaalamA brand new joyous waterfall inside the house
Ini naattukkulla koodum unga pattaalamNow your army will gather in the country
Male
Nillaama silirkkanum sollaama edukkanumShiver continuously with excitement, take it without asking
Kokkoha kokkara kokkoKokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikkoOh girl, clap hands and celebrate!
Female
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaanFrom now on, we are truly there for each other
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikkoBelieve in each other as support, believe it!
Chorus
Bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbimBimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim
Bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbimBimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim
Bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbimBimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim
Bimbimbim bimbim bimbimBimbimbim bimbim bimbim
Bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbimBimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim
Bimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbimBimbidi bimbim bimbidi bimbim
Bimbimbim bimbim bimbimBimbimbim bimbim bimbim
Female
Munnooru naal ponaaWhen three hundred days pass
Oru pon thaeru porandhu varumA golden chariot will be born
Eduthu eduthu paaloottuFeed milk to the child again and again
Padichu padichu paaraattuEducate and praise the child
Male
Muthaana muthu mani thaanLike a precious pearl gem
Indha onnoda niruthikkanumYou should stop with just this one child
Kurukki perukka koodaadhuDo not keep increasing the family size
Naattu nelama thaangaadhuThe country's economic state cannot bear it
Female
Adikkadi koodaadhaeDo not indulge too frequently
Avasaram paadaadhaeDo not be in a hurry
Male
Marandhittu odaadhaeDo not forget and run away
Nee marubadi thaedaadhaeDo not search for it again
Male
Kokkoha kokkara kokkoKokkoha kokkara kokko
Female
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikkoOh girl, clap hands and celebrate!
Male
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaanFrom now on, we are truly there for each other
Female
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikkoBelieve in each other as support, believe it!
Male
Kok kok ko kokkoha kokkara kokkoKok kok ko kokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikkoOh girl, clap hands and celebrate!
Female
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaanFrom now on, we are truly there for each other
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikkoBelieve in each other as support, believe it!
Male
Ini raathiri sivaraathiriFrom now on, every night is a sacred night
Velakkaethadi vazhi maathadiLight the lamp, my girl, and change the path
Female
Moodi vecha veettukkulla muthaaramA pearl necklace hidden inside a closed house
Adhu thaedi varum podhu enna vithaaramWhen it comes seeking you, why deliberate?
Male
Veettukkulla putham pudhu kuthaalamA brand new joyous waterfall inside the house
Ini naattukkulla koodum unga pattaalamNow your army will gather in the country
Female
Nillaama silirkkanum sollaama edukkanumShiver continuously with excitement, take it without asking
Male
Kokkoha kokkara kokkoKokkoha kokkara kokko
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikkoOh girl, clap hands and celebrate!
Female
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaanFrom now on, we are truly there for each other
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikkoBelieve in each other as support, believe it!
Male
Kokkoha kokkara kokkoKokkoha kokkara kokko
Female
Adi gummikko gummikko gummikkoOh girl, clap hands and celebrate!
Male
Ini eppodhum onnukkonnu thaanFrom now on, we are truly there for each other
Female
Thona nambikko nambikko nambikkoBelieve in each other as support, believe it!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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