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Lyrics & meaning

Maama Paiya

From Devathayai Kanden · 2004

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
Ranjith
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Devathayai Kanden
Movie release year
2004
Lyrics added on
30 Jun 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ya ya yaeyooooo
Maamaa paiya
Hey maamaa paiya
Unga appava paathalum bayam
Unga ammava paathalum bayam
Unn annana paathalum bayam
Ennakku eppo kedaikum intha pazham
…………………………….
Theru theruva aalaiyurendi
Chorus :Woah woah
Male :Seruppaga theyurandi
Chorus :Woah woah
Neruppaga neeyum partha
Nenjam thanguma
Maamaa paiya
Hey maamaa paiya
Unga appava paathalum bayam
Unga ammava paathalum bayam
Unn annana paathalum bayam
Ennakku eppo kedaikum intha pazham
………………………………..
Kovilaanda varachonniyae
Vanthanae
Kunkumatha tharachoniyae
Thanthanae
Purusana naan nenachen
Enna poosari akki puttiyae
Jeans keechu poda sonniyae
Pottanae
Gym-ukku poga sonniyae
Ponanae
Ajithu-nu naan nenachen
Ennakku hallwava koduthu puttiyae
Riksha ezluthalum
Rich-a vazhaveippen
Manae manjal jacket potta mayilae
Morappukku ungappan
Chorus :Woah woah
Male :Makkarukku engappan
Chorus :Woah woah
Takkarukku neethandi
Chorus :Woah woah
Male :Davukku naanthandi
Chorus :Woah woah
Unga appava paathalum bayam
Unga ammava paathalum bayam
Unn annana paathalum bayam
Ennakku eppo kedaikum intha pazham
Ya ya yayeeyoo
Ya ya yayeeyoo
Ya ya yayee ..ya ya yayee…yoo
Giruthava vekkachonniyae
Vechanae
Meesayathan edukka chonniyae
Eduthanae
Bandhaa-nu naan nenachen
Enna bagavathar aakkiputtiyae…
Aaahaaaaaaaaa…
Bullattila varachonniyae..
Vanthanae
Kaiya vittu ottachonniyae
Senchanae
Styl-nu naan nenachen
Enna stretcherla yethiputtiyae
Ishtta pattu vayendi
Ishthukkinnu porendi
Engaenaa idli kada pottu
Polaikkallaam
Thenga odachathupol
Chorus :Woah woah
Male :Manasa sollendi
Chorus :Woah woah
Male :Manga thina veipen
Chorus :Woah woah
Male :Machan killaadi…
Chorus :Woah woah
Maamaa paiya
Chorus :Maamaa paiya
Male :Hey maamaa paiya
Chorus :Paiyaaa….
Unga appava paathalum bayam
Unga ammava paathalum bayam
Unn annana paathalum bayam
Ennakku eppo kedaikum intha pazham
Woah
Theru theruva aalaiyurendi
Chorus :Woah woah
Male :Seruppaga theyurandi
Chorus :Woah woah
Neruppaga neeyum partha
Nenjam thanguma
…………………………………..
Ya ya yeyooo
Uncle's boy
Hey uncle's boy
I'm scared when I see your dad
I'm scared when I see your mom
I'm scared when I see your brother
When will I finally get this sweet fruit?
...
I'm roaming from street to street, girl
Chorus: Whoa whoa
Male: Wearing myself down like worn slippers, girl!
Chorus: Whoa whoa
If you look at me like blazing fire,
Can my heart bear it?
Uncle's boy
Hey uncle's boy
I'm scared when I see your dad
I'm scared when I see your mom
I'm scared when I see your brother
When will I finally get this sweet fruit?
...
You asked me to come near the temple
And I came!
You asked me to bring kumkum
And I gave it!
I thought of myself as your husband
But you turned me into the temple priest!
You told me to wear ripped jeans
And I wore them!
You told me to work out at the gym
And I went!
I thought I looked like Ajith
But you completely fooled and duped me!
Even if I have to pull a rickshaw,
I will give you a rich life!
My deer, my peacock in a yellow blouse!
For stern glares, there's your dad,
Chorus: Whoa whoa
Male: For stubborn tantrums, there's my dad!
Chorus: Whoa whoa
For top-class looks, it's you, girl,
Chorus: Whoa whoa
Male: And for true romance, it's me, girl!
Chorus: Whoa whoa
I'm scared when I see your dad
I'm scared when I see your mom
I'm scared when I see your brother
When will I finally get this sweet fruit?
Ya ya yaayeeyo
Ya ya yaayeeyo
Ya ya yaayee... ya ya yaayee...yo
You told me to grow long sideburns
And I grew them!
You told me to shave off my mustache
And I shaved it!
I thought it looked full of swag
But you turned me into an old-time singer!
Aahaahaaaaaa...
You told me to ride over on a Bullet bike...
And I came!
You told me to ride with hands off the handle
And I did it!
I thought it was pure style
But you sent me straight to a hospital stretcher!
Come with me willingly, girl!
I'll take you away with me, girl!
We can open an idli stall somewhere
And make an honest living!
Open and clear like a cracked coconut,
Chorus: Whoa whoa
Male: Speak your mind to me, girl!
Chorus: Whoa whoa
Male: I'll make you crave sour mangoes,
Chorus: Whoa whoa
Male: This guy is a clever charmer...
Chorus: Whoa whoa
Uncle's boy
Chorus: Uncle's boy
Male: Hey uncle's boy
Chorus: Boy...
I'm scared when I see your dad
I'm scared when I see your mom
I'm scared when I see your brother
When will I finally get this sweet fruit?
Whoa
I'm roaming from street to street, girl
Chorus: Whoa whoa
Male: Wearing myself down like worn slippers, girl!
Chorus: Whoa whoa
If you look at me like blazing fire,
Can my heart bear it?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Maamaa Paiya' from the film Devathayai Kanden is a energetic, humorous love duet/solo expressing the comical struggles of a young lover trying to win over his sweetheart. He describes how he obeys all her quirky demands—from changing his hair and mustache to riding a motorcycle hands-free—only to end up in embarrassing or painful situations like looking like an old singer or ending up on a hospital stretcher. Despite his fear of her strict family (father, mother, brother), he promises to work hard, even pulling a rickshaw or setting up a small food stall, to make her happy and comfortable.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Seruppaga theyurandi / Neruppaga neeyum partha

Compares wearing himself out from wandering to a slipper wearing down ('Seruppaga theyurandi') and compares her intense gaze to fire ('Neruppaga neeyum partha').

Idiom / Slang (Kolachol & Pazhamozhi)

Ennakku hallwava koduthu puttiyae / Thenga odachathupol

Uses popular Tamil colloquial idioms like 'Hallwa koduthu' (tricking someone) and 'Thenga odachathupol' (speaking clearly and openly).

Rhyme & Assonance (Edhugai / Monai)

Morappukku ungappan... Makkarukku engappan

Uses rhythmic repetition of starting and secondary sounds across lines like 'Morappukku / Makkarukku / Takkarukku / Davukku'.

Did you know?

Trivia

The film 'Devathayai Kanden' (2004) stars Dhanush and Sridevi Vijaykumar. Music for the album was composed by Deva, known for his signature fast-paced 'Gaana' style tunes and energetic local rhythms that heavily feature street-style humor and romantic banter.

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