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Lyrics & meaning

Maavilai Maavilai Thorananga

From Naadu · 2023

Lyricist
Viveka
Singer
Anthony Daasan
Music director
C. Sathya
Details
Naadu2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Maavilai maavilai thoranangaMango leaf festive festoons hanging high,
Manasu neraiya vaazhthanunga…Bless them whole-heartedly...
Aaa… aaa…Aaa... aaa...
Male
Kalyanamaa kalyanamWhat a wedding, oh what a wedding!
Kaadathira kalyanamamA wedding that unlocks the forest,
Aithalakka aatam podumDancing with lively rhythmic joy,
Antha maari kalyanamIt is that kind of wedding!
Male
Kalyanamaa kalyanamWhat a wedding, oh what a wedding!
Kaara saara kalyanamA spicy, vibrant, and energetic wedding,
Gumthalaka koothadikaCelebrating together with traditional beats,
Koodi vantha kalyanamA wedding where everyone gathers as one,
Male
Pondatti manasellamIn the entire heart of the wife,
Purushan neranjirukaThe husband completely fills the space,
Kannalan manasellamIn the entire heart of the groom,
Kaadhal velanjirukaLove blossoms in rich abundance,
Male
Pondatti manasellamIn the entire heart of the wife,
Purushan neranjirukaThe husband completely fills the space,
Kannalan manasellamIn the entire heart of the groom,
Kaadhal velanjirukaLove blossoms in rich abundance,
Chorus
……………....
Male
Aae.. aada vekira kalyanamHey.. a wedding that makes everyone dance,
Asara vekira kalyanamA wedding that leaves everyone in awe,
Vaadi nikira orru makkalaTo the village folk who were wilting in sorrow,
Vaazha vekkiura kalyanamA wedding that brings new life,
Male
Ooru mechara kalyanamA wedding praised by the whole village,
Oravu mechara kalyanamA wedding celebrated by all relatives,
Ungaloda aasikagaA wedding eagerly awaiting,
Yengi nikura kalyanamAll of your wholehearted blessings,
Male
Paasakara pattalamAn army of loving people,
Ithu engaloda vattaramThis is our cherished domain,
Andavil manakuthuFragrance wafts from the big cooking pot,
Gundavil kothikuthuFood boils and sizzles in the serving vessel,
Panthiku palagaramSweet treats and delicacies for the feast table,
Male
Pondatti manasellamIn the entire heart of the wife,
Purushan neranjirukaThe husband completely fills the space,
Kannalan manasellamIn the entire heart of the groom,
Kaadhal velanjirukaLove blossoms in rich abundance,
Male
Pondatti manasellamIn the entire heart of the wife,
Purushan neranjirukaThe husband completely fills the space,
Kannalan manasellamIn the entire heart of the groom,
Kaadhal velanjirukaLove blossoms in rich abundance,
Male
Kalyanama kalyanamWhat a wedding, oh what a wedding!
Kaadathira kalyanamA wedding that unlocks the forest,
Aithalakka aatam podumDancing with lively rhythmic joy,
Antha maari kalyanamIt is that kind of wedding!
Male
Kalyanamaa kalyanamWhat a wedding, oh what a wedding!
Kaara saara kalyanamA spicy, vibrant, and energetic wedding,
Gumthalaka koothadikaCelebrating together with traditional beats,
Koodi vantha kalyanamA wedding where everyone gathers as one,
Male
Pondatti…..Wife...
Pondatti manasellamIn the entire heart of the wife,
Purushan neranjirukaThe husband completely fills the space,
Kannalan manasellamIn the entire heart of the groom,
Kaadhal velanjirukaLove blossoms in rich abundance,
Chorus
Maavilai maavilai thoranangaMango leaf festive festoons hanging high,
Manasu neraiya vaazhthanunga…Bless them whole-heartedly...
Maavilai maavilai thoranangaMango leaf festive festoons hanging high,
Manasu neraiya vaazhthanunga…Bless them whole-heartedly...
Male
Andha maari kalyanamIt is that kind of wedding!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This celebratory folk song from the movie 'Naadu' captures the lively spirit and joy of a traditional rural wedding. Sung with infectious enthusiasm by Anthony Daasan, the song highlights the vibrant atmosphere created by mango leaf decorations, grand festive feasts, traditional folk dancing, and the warm gathering of relatives and villagers. Beyond the grand celebrations, the lyrics emphasize the deep, reciprocal love between the bride and groom, as well as how this happy occasion brings fresh hope and vitality to the entire community.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moni (Anaphora / Initial Alliteration)

Pondatti manasellam / Purushan neranjiruka

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across adjacent lines or words to create a rhythmic cadence, as seen in 'Pondatti' and 'Purushan'.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Andavil manakuthu / Gundavil kothikuthu

A classic Tamil poetic technique where the second letter of consecutive lines matches in sound, seen here with 'Andavil' and 'Gundavil'.

Onomatopoeia / Rhythm Words (Sollukattu)

Aithalakka aatam podum

Use of rhythmic folk sound syllables ('Aithalakka', 'Gumthalaka') to mimic traditional drum beats and dance movements.

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Trivia

The track is composed by C. Sathya for the 2023 film 'Naadu', starring Tharshan and Mahima Nambiar. Singer Anthony Daasan is renowned for his signature folk vocals and energy, which perfectly suit the rural celebration theme crafted by lyricist Viveka.

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