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Machaana Paaradi

From Thanga Magan (1983 film) · 1983

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. Janaki, Vani Jairam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Thanga Magan (1983 film)1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Machaana paarudiLook at the groom, girl
Machamulla aaludiHe is a man blessed with lucky moles, girl
Chorus :Jhum.. jhum.. jhum..Chorus: Jhum.. jhum.. jhum..
Durrrr………………..Durrrr………………
Jhum.. jhum.. jhum..Chorus: Jhum.. jhum.. jhum..
Durrrr………………..Durrrr………………
Mmm…mm…mm…Mmm…mm…mm…
Female
Machaana paarudiLook at the groom, girl
Ahaa machamulla aaludiAha, he is a man blessed with lucky moles, girl
Machaana paarudiLook at the groom, girl
Machamulla aaludiHe is a man blessed with lucky moles, girl
Aalu romba aazhamThis man is very deep and cunning
Vaalu romba neelamHis tail of mischief is very long
Ottavae vettanum vaangadi.. hooWe must cut him down completely, come on girls.. hoo
Chorus :Ottavae vettanum vaangadiChorus: We must cut him down completely, come on girls
Female
Machaana paarudiLook at the groom, girl
Chorus :Hey hey hey hey..Chorus: Hey hey hey hey..
Female :Machamulla aaludiFemale: He is a man blessed with lucky moles, girl
Chorus :Hey hey hey hey..Chorus: Hey hey hey hey..
Chorus
Laalaa lalalaalaaLaalaa lalalaalaa
Laalaa lalalaalaaLaalaa lalalaalaa
Female
Aala paaru nallaaTake a good look at this man
Ivar meesa vecha billaaHe is like a mustache-sporting Billa
Female
Aaha.. veeram enna kooruAha.. what bravery to speak of
Adhu poonai meesaikkaaruHe is just a cat-mustachioed fellow
Female
Kaadhalukku maaman thaanHe is the ultimate lover to adore
Raathiriyil veeran thaanHe is a brave warrior only at night
Paambu undu paiyilaeThere is a snake inside his bag
Kannathodu kaiyilaeResting his hand against his cheek
Female
Adakkudi naakkaRestrain your tongue
Chorus :Thaanana thaanaa…Chorus: Thaanana thaanaa…
Female :Adhu oru baekkuFemale: He is just a fool
Chorus :Thaananana thaanaa…Chorus: Thaananana thaanaa…
Female
Adakkudi naakkaRestrain your tongue
Adhu oru baekkuHe is just a fool
Engitta modhunaaIf he messes with me
Odappadum mookku..His nose will be broken..
Female
Machaana paarudiLook at the groom, girl
Aah machamulla aaludiAh, he is a man blessed with lucky moles, girl
Aah machaana paarudiAh, look at the groom, girl
Machamulla aaludiHe is a man blessed with lucky moles, girl
Aalu romba aazhamThis man is very deep
Vaalu romba neelamHis tail is very long
Female
Ottavae..haan..Completely..haan..
Vettanum..haan..Must cut..haan..
Vaangadi..hhmmCome on girls..hhmm
Chorus :Ottavae vettanum vaangadiChorus: We must cut him down completely, come on girls
Female
Machaana paarudiLook at the groom, girl
Chorus :Hey hey hey hey..Chorus: Hey hey hey hey..
Female :Machamulla aaludiFemale: He is a man blessed with lucky moles, girl
Chorus :Hey hey hey hey..Chorus: Hey hey hey hey..
Chorus
………………………...................
Female
Aalu romba thangamThis man is pure gold
Ivar raaja veettu singamHe is the lion of a royal family
Female
Aah podhum podi thangamAh, that is enough, my dear gold
Idhu endrum saiva thingumHe is completely harmless and gentle
Female
Paayum puli dhaanadiHe is a pouncing tiger, girl
Panjanaiyil saadhu diOn a soft cotton bed, he is very gentle, girl
Female
Donkey pola aalu diHe is like a stubborn donkey, girl
Aala kottum thaelu diHe is a scorpion that stings people, girl
Female
Maapillai sooranThe groom is a brave hero
Chorus :Thaanana thaanaa…Chorus: Thaanana thaanaa…
Female :Manamadhan peranFemale: Grandson of Cupid himself
Chorus :Thaananana thaanaa…Chorus: Thaananana thaanaa…
Female
Maapillai sooranThe groom is a brave hero
Manamadhan peranGrandson of Cupid himself
Aambalayaa ivanIs he really a real man?
Sodhikka venaamDo not test him
Female
Machaana paarudiLook at the groom, girl
Ah haan haan haan haanAh haan haan haan haan
Machamulla aaludiHe is a man blessed with lucky moles, girl
Ho ho ho ho ho…Ho ho ho ho ho…
Female
Machaana paarudiLook at the groom, girl
Machamulla aaludiHe is a man blessed with lucky moles, girl
Aalu romba aazhamThis man is very deep
Vaalu romba neelamHis tail is very long
Female
Ottavae..haan..Completely..haan..
Vettanum..haan..Must cut..haan..
Vaangadi..hhmmCome on girls..hhmm
Chorus :Ottavae vettanum vaangadiChorus: We must cut him down completely, come on girls
Female
Aah machaana paarudiAh, look at the groom, girl
Machamulla aaludiHe is a man blessed with lucky moles, girl

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful folk-pop track from the 1983 film Thanga Magan features a group of female friends teasingly debating the traits of the male protagonist. One side praises his handsome features, royal pride, and romantic charm, comparing him to a lion and the grandson of Cupid. The opposing side mockingly belittles his bravado, calling him a cat-mustachioed fool and comparing him to a donkey or a harmless vegetarian. Through upbeat rhythmic banter, the song captures celebratory wedding and teasing customs with vibrant comedic flair.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Aalu romba aazham / Vaalu romba neelam

Matching second consonants in words like 'Aalu' and 'Vaalu' creates an appealing rhythmic folk cadence.

Metaphor and Humor

Paayum puli dhaanadi / Panjanaiyil saadhu di

The lyricist uses playful animal imagery (lion, tiger, cat, scorpion, donkey) to satirize the protagonist's inflated sense of masculinity.

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Trivia

'Thanga Magan' (1983) stars Rajinikanth and Poornima Jayaram. The film's music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics written by Vairamuthu.

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