- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ellam Inbamayyam
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Feb 2020
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maaman oodu machu oodu
Parisam pottadhu kuchu oodu
Maaman oodu machu oodu
Parisam pottadhu kuchu oodu
Paattu paadi aattam podu
Periya edathu sammandham
Maaman oodu machu oodu
Parisam pottadhu kuchu oodu
Maadi oottu maappilla ivaru
Chaeriyaanda vandhadhu edhanaalae
Saethula keera thaamara poovu
Keedhu inga adhanaala
Nenchadhu onnu nadandhu pochu innikkae
Nenachadhu onnu nadandhu pochu innikkae
Mudinju pochu subamaa yem manasu polae
Mudinju pochu subamaa om manasu polae
Puliyaangombu valanju vandhu
Pudalangodiya kattikkeenaa
Thadutthu niruthi laabam innaa
Maaman oodu
Maaman oodu
Maaman oodu machu oodu
Parisam pottadhu kuchu oodu
Maaman oodu machu oodu
Parisam pottadhu kuchu oodu
Sammandhi moonjiyila sandhanam kottu
Sammandhi moonjiyila sandhanam kottu
Thandhanatthom thandhanatthom
Thaalamum thattu
Claps :………………………
Namma kaiyila
Namma kaiyila
Anbu keedhu
Anbu keedhu
Aasa keedhu
Aasa keedhu innum enna venumunga
Maaman oodu
Maaman oodu
Maaman oodu machu oodu
Parisam pottadhu kuchu oodu
Maaman oodu machu oodu
Parisam pottadhu kuchu oodu
Paattu paadi aattam podu
Periya edathu sammandham
Maaman oodu machu oodu
Parisam pottadhu kuchu oodu
Maaman oodu machu oodu
Parisam pottadhu kuchu oodu
Kuchu oodu kuchu oodu…
The in-law's house is a grand mansion,
Yet the engagement was held in a simple hut!
The in-law's house is a grand mansion,
Yet the engagement was held in a simple hut!
Sing a song and dance away,
It is an alliance with a wealthy family!
The in-law's house is a grand mansion,
Yet the engagement was held in a simple hut!
He is a groom from a wealthy big house,
So why did he come down to our poor settlement?
Because there is a lotus blooming in the mud,
Right here in this place, that is why!
What the heart longed for has happened today,
What we dreamed of has come true today!
It all concluded happily, just as my heart wished!
It all concluded happily, just as your heart wished!
When a strong tamarind branch bends down
To embrace a tender gourd vine,
What is the point in trying to stop it?
The in-law's house...
The in-law's house...
The in-law's house is a grand mansion,
Yet the engagement was held in a simple hut!
The in-law's house is a grand mansion,
Yet the engagement was held in a simple hut!
Smear fragrant sandalwood on the in-law's face,
Smear fragrant sandalwood on the in-law's face,
Singing Thanthanathom, Thanthanathom,
Keep time with the clapping beat!
(Clapping)
In our hands,
In our hands,
There is love,
There is love,
There is heartfelt affection,
There is affection, so what more do we need?
The in-law's house...
The in-law's house...
The in-law's house is a grand mansion,
Yet the engagement was held in a simple hut!
The in-law's house is a grand mansion,
Yet the engagement was held in a simple hut!
Sing a song and dance away,
It is an alliance with a wealthy family!
The in-law's house is a grand mansion,
Yet the engagement was held in a simple hut!
The in-law's house is a grand mansion,
Yet the engagement was held in a simple hut!
In a simple hut, in a simple hut...
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This festive folk track from 'Ellam Inbamayyam' (1981) celebrates a wedding alliance between two families from contrasting economic backgrounds. The song humorously and affectionately contrasts the wealthy groom's multi-story home with the bride's simple hut, emphasizing that true connection, love, and joy transcend socioeconomic divisions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uruvagam)
“Saethula keera thaamara poovu”
Compares a pure soul residing in humble circumstances to a lotus blooming out of mud.
Analogy
“Puliyaangombu valanju vandhu pudalangodiya kattikkeenaa”
Uses the image of a sturdy tamarind tree branch bending to hold a delicate snake gourd vine as an analogy for a wealthy man uniting with a woman of modest means.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Maaman oodu machu oodu / Parisam pottadhu kuchu oodu”
Employs catchy rhyming endings ('machu oodu' / 'kuchu oodu') to create a rhythmic folk tempo.
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