- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- New
- Movie release year
- 2004
- Lyrics added on
- 28 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Maarkandeyaa is a high-energy flirtatious duet from the 2004 Tamil sci-fi romantic comedy film 'New', directed by S. J. Suryah with music composed by A. R. Rahman. Written by legendary lyricist Vaali, the song uses vibrant folk imagery, food metaphors, and playful banter to capture the passion and romantic teasing between the lead characters. The lyrics use culinary items like Kumbakonam jasmines, bitter gourds, and spicy mango pickles alongside temple imagery like priests and offerings to metaphorically depict attraction and intimacy. The female lead teases her lover while presenting herself as an irresistible presence, while the male lead responds in kind, expressing his eager desire through upbeat rhythm and energetic wordplay.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Melam polae meniyadi”
Compares the woman's body and beats to a traditional temple drum (Melam).
Metaphor (Uruvagandhu)
“Sorgam pogum yenippadi / Selai katti nikkuthadi”
Metaphorically describes the draped woman as a ladder leading to heaven.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ada dada kovakaaya paathirukken / Paavakaaya paathirukken / Aadai katti aadugira / Aavakaaya paathadhillae”
Use of rhyming ending syllables with vegetable names (kovakaaya, paavakaaya, aavakaaya).
Did you know?
Trivia
The song features music composed by A. R. Rahman and was sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Vasundhara Das. Written by Vaali, the track became a chartbuster for its unique blend of traditional folk rhythm and modern arrangement.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from New
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.