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Lyrics & meaning

Maappillai Varaar Paaru

From Aasai Manaivi · 1977

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Aasai Manaivi1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Maappillai varaaru paaruLook, the groom is coming!
Idho paaru ivaru maamiyaaru veedu romba joruLook here, his mother-in-law's house is very grand!
Jigujiguchchaang kuruvi vanthuA rhythmic bird came along,
Jiyyaam pottukichchaamAnd made a jolly sound!
Kuruvi jiyyaam pottukichchaamThe bird made a jolly sound!
Male
Maappillai varaaru paaruLook, the groom is coming!
Idho paaru ivaru maamiyaaru veedu romba joruLook here, his mother-in-law's house is very grand!
Male
Muththu muththu pallukkaariOh girl with teeth like shiny pearls,
Muyalu pola sollukkaariOh girl with words gentle like a rabbit,
Kaththirippu saelaikkaariOh girl dressed in a purple saree,
Kaattadi un kai varisaiShow us your skills and moves!
Panam padaichchavalae un pagattu ennaachchuOh wealthy woman, what became of your pride?
Male
Maappillai varaaru paaruLook, the groom is coming!
Idho paaru ivaru maamiyaaru veedu romba joruLook here, his mother-in-law's house is very grand!
Male
Pattu paayum pottirukkaenI have laid out a fine silk mat,
Paththu tharam paaththirukkaenI have checked and made sure ten times,
Kottu melam kotta vachchiWith festive drums beating loud,
Thottu thaali kattuvaaruHe will touch and tie the sacred thread,
Manja kayaththula adutha maasam kazhuththulaOn a yellow thread around the neck next month.
Male
Maappillai varaaru paaruLook, the groom is coming!
Idho paaru ivaru maamiyaaru veedu romba joruLook here, his mother-in-law's house is very grand!
Male
Panu meththa pattu meththaCotton mattress, silk mattress,
Panaththa kotti vaangum meththaMattress bought by pouring out money,
Maamanaaru kodukkum meththaMattress gifted by the father-in-law,
Mallaigaippoo sendu meththaJasmine flower-scented mattress,
Naan kodukkum meththa intha pachcha pullu meththaThe mattress I give is this simple bed of green grass.
Male
Maappillai varaaru paaruLook, the groom is coming!
Idho paaru ivaru maamiyaaru veedu romba joruLook here, his mother-in-law's house is very grand!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This celebratory folk song from the 1977 Tamil film 'Aasai Manaivi' depicts the festive arrival of a groom at his mother-in-law's house. The lyrics tease the bride and her family, playfully contrasting luxurious material displays with rustic simplicity. Through lively rhythm and teasing banter, the song captures the joyful anticipation of a traditional marriage, emphasizing love over wealth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Muyalu pola sollukkaari

Compares the bride's soft and gentle speech to a rabbit ('muyalu pola').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Muththu muththu pallukkaari

Compares the bride's sparkling white teeth to precious pearls ('muththu muththu pallukkaari').

Alliteration & Initial Rhyme (Monai and Ethukai)

Muththu muththu pallukkaari / Muyalu pola sollukkaari

Repetition of initial consonants ('Mu') across lines creates a melodic cadence.

Repetition / Anaphora (Epiphora)

Panu meththa pattu meththa / Panaththa kotti vaangum meththa

The word 'meththa' (mattress) is repeated at the end of consecutive lines to create a rhythmic folk emphasis.

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Trivia

Written by veteran lyricist A. Maruthakasi, this song uses classical rural Tamil folk rhythm patterns ('Jigujiguchchaang') to bring authentic festive flavour to cinema music.

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