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Lyrics & meaning

Maathavaram

From Maanbumigu Maanavan · 1996

Lyricist
Kanmani Subbu
Singers
Deva, S. N. Surendar
Music director
Deva
Details
Maanbumigu Maanavan1996

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Maathavaram iva maathavaramShe is Madhavaram, she is Madhavaram
Maathavaram Maathavaram paal pannaiMadhavaram, Madhavaram dairy farm
Iva kaiyil pattaaIf touched by her hands
Karainjidum pasu vennaiCow's butter will melt away
Male :EppaMale : Oh my!
Male
Paalakkaadu iva paalakkaaduShe is Palakkad, she is Palakkad
Paalakkaadu paalakkaattu palaach cholaaPalakkad, Palakkad jackfruit piece
Iva PaaththuputtaaIf she just looks
Paala vidum thennach cholaaCoconut trees will yield milk
Male :Ho enthaaMale : Ho, is that so!
Male
Peththaapuram iva peththaapuramShe is Peddapuram, she is Peddapuram
Peththaapuram peththaapuram pepprettuPeddapuram, Peddapuram peppermint
Iva paadiputtaa paattuIf she sings a song
Ellaam super hittuEverything becomes a super hit
Male :AvunanndiMale : Yes, indeed!
Male
Vazhukkura Vaala meenuthaanLike a slippery ribbon fish
Valaichchu kattaTo trap and enclose
Vayasukku sokku ponnuthaanShe is a stunning girl full of youth
Male
Dhuttukku yetha ladduthaanA sweet laddu worth the money
Naan thottu thinnaFor me to touch and eat
Duraiyoorru kolaa pututhaanShe is like Thuvariman Kolaputtu
Male :Ye yemmaa yemmaMale : Hey girl, oh girl!
Male
Maathavaram iva maathavaramShe is Madhavaram, she is Madhavaram
Maathavaram Maathavaram paal pannaiMadhavaram, Madhavaram dairy farm
Iva kaiyil pattaaIf touched by her hands
Karainjidum pasu vennaiCow's butter will melt away
Male
Nee siruvaani thanniYou are Siruvani water
Nee sirichchaale janniJust your smile gives a fever of excitement
Nee malaivaazha kanniYou are a mountain-dwelling maiden
Summaa marukkaama vaa neeCome without refusing, just like that
Male :Haiyo HaiyoMale : Oh dear, oh dear!
HaiyaiyoOh my goodness!
Male
Nee kothavari yeriYou are Godavari lake
Naan kondu varen looryI will bring a lorry
Summaa rendum perum yeriBoth of us will get on board
Ada povom peththaneriHey, let's go to Peddanapalle
Male :Raa maa raaMale : Raa maa raa
Male
Iva kollaththu vellamShe is sweet jaggery from the farm
Nee sex-ke chinnamYou are the symbol of sexiness
Unna paaththaale thullumJust seeing you makes it leap
Adi ennoda ullamHey, my heart leaps!
Male :Aiyo amma eppaaMale : Oh mother, my goodness!
Male
Sikkunnuthaan paakkuraaShe looks so trim and neat
Chennaiyaiththaan kalakkuraaShe creates a stir in Chennai
Male :Settaiyellam pannuraaMale : She does all kinds of mischief
Iva kottaiyaththaan mooduraaShe conquers the fort
Chorus :Asaikku asai vatchiChorus : Placing desire upon desire
Iva vaatturaa mootturaa theeya vatchiShe torments and sparks a fire
Male
PeththaapuramPeddapuram
Male :Iva paalakkaaduMale : She is Palakkad
Male :Oi peththaapuramMale : Hey Peddapuram
Peththaapuram pepprettuPeddapuram peppermint
Iva paadiputtaa paattuIf she sings a song
Ellaam super hittuEverything becomes a super hit
Male
Adi thaenga poo sirippuHey, a smile like a coconut flower
Nee thegattaatha inippuYou are a sweet that never cloys
Naan paarkaatha madippuA fold and curve I've never seen before
Un idupoda irukkuIs present at your waist
Male
Nee kurumbaattu sooppuYou are wild goat soup
Intha gurupaani keeppuA keeper of Gurupani sweet
Nee naan podum soap-puYou are the bath soap I use
Konjam nee paadu raappuSing a bit of rap song
Male :Aaa…..ai…..aa…..aaaMale : Aaa.....ai.....aa.....aaa
Male
Adi vellari pinjuHey, tender cucumber
Nee velvet-tu panjuYou are soft velvet cotton
Nee paaththaale nenjuJust seeing you makes my heart
Summa parakkuthu minjuSimply fly in excitement
Male :Aaa…..aaa…..aa…..aaaMale : Aaa.....aaa.....aa.....aaa
Male
Kanjipuram KaanjanaaKanchipuram Kanjana
Enna katchithamaa paakkuraaShe looks at me so perfectly
Male :Kaanjipona naakkulaMale : On my dried up tongue
Vanthu thaenaiyumthaan ooththuraaShe comes and pours honey
Chorus :Sikkanamma sela kattiChorus : Wearing a saree tightly and smartly
Allura killura vellakkattiA block of jaggery that captivates and pinches
Male
Maathavaram MaathavaramMadhavaram, Madhavaram
Paal pannaiDairy farm
Iva kaiyil pattaaIf touched by her hands
Karainjidum pasu vennaiCow's butter will melt away
Male
Paalakkaadu iva paalakkaaduShe is Palakkad, she is Palakkad
Paalakkaadu paalakkaattu palaa solaaPalakkad, Palakkad jackfruit piece
Iva PaaththuputtaaIf she just looks
Paalavidum thennajsolaaCoconut trees will yield milk
Male
Peththaapuram iva peththaapuramShe is Peddapuram, she is Peddapuram
Peththaapuram peththaapuram pepprettuPeddapuram, Peddapuram peppermint
Iva paadiputtaa paattuIf she sings a song
Ellaam super hittuEverything becomes a super hit
Male
Vazhukkura Vaala meenuthaanLike a slippery ribbon fish
Valaichchu kattaTo trap and enclose
Vayasukku sokku ponnuthaanShe is a stunning girl full of youth
Male
Dhuttukku yaetha ladduthaanA sweet laddu worth the money
Naan thottu thinnaFor me to touch and eat
Duraiyoorru kolaa pututhaanShe is like Thuvariman Kolaputtu
Male :Ye yemmaa yaemmaMale : Hey girl, oh girl!
Male
Maathavaram MaathavaramMadhavaram, Madhavaram
Paal pannaiDairy farm
Iva kaiyil pattaaIf touched by her hands
Karainjidum pasu vennaiCow's butter will melt away

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song from Maanbumigu Maanavan is a fast-paced folk-pop track where the hero enthusiastically praises the heroine using vivid regional references and culinary metaphors. He compares her beauty and charm to famous places and treats—such as the dairy of Madhavaram, sweet jackfruit from Palakkad, peppermint from Peddapuram, pure Siruvani water, and various delicious foods, portraying her as vibrant, captivating, and utterly irresistible.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Metaphor / Hyperbole)

Maathavaram Maathavaram paal pannai

Comparing the heroine to famous regional specialities like Madhavaram milk farm, Palakkad jackfruit, and Peddapuram sweets highlights her charm through vivid cultural motifs.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Nee siruvaani thanni / Nee sirichchaale janni

The second consonant sound 'ru'/'ri' in 'siruvaani' and 'sirichchaale' creates a melodious internal rhythm.

Anaphora / Repetition

Maathavaram iva maathavaram

Repetition of place names at the beginning of phrases drives the folk rhythm and energetic delivery of the song.

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Trivia

'Maanbumigu Maanavan' (1996) starring Vijay and Swapna Bedi features lively dance tracks composed by Deva, known for blending local slang and enthusiastic regional references into high-energy songs.

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