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Lyrics & meaning

Machan Peru Madurey

From Madhurey · 2004

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singer
Shankar Mahadevan
Music director
Vidyasagar
Details
Madhurey2004

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Machchan peru madureyMy man's name is Madhurey
Nee ninnu paaru ethiraStand opposite and see for yourself
Male
Machchan peru madureyMy man's name is Madhurey
Nee ninnu paaru ethiraStand opposite and see for yourself
Naan rekkai katti parandhu varumI am a flying two-legged horse
Rendu kaalu kudhiraiWearing wings and soaring high
Male
Hoi…Parayadicha paatu varumA song comes when the Parai drum is beaten
Uraiyadicha aatam varumA dance comes when the mortar is pounded
Katti vellam unna paarthaaSeeing you, sweet jaggery,
Katterembu kuda varumaeEven black ants will swarm over you
Ohhh..hoooo…ohhhh…Ohhh..hoooo…ohhhh…
Male
Machchan peru madureyMy man's name is Madhurey
Nee ninnu paaru ethiraStand opposite and see for yourself
Male
Urumi urumi melamThe thundering beat of the Urumi drum
Iva urasa urasa thaalamHer touch creates a rhythmic tempo
Koonthal mudhal paadham varaiFrom her hair down to her feet
Iva kodi rooba yelamShe is worth a ten-million-rupee auction
Male
Udukka udukka iduppaeA waist tiny like an Udukkai drum
Idhu endha naatu nadappaeWhat kind of custom is this?
Thaththalikkum thaerazhaguA vibrant beauty like a temple chariot
Thakkaali pazha seveppaeRed like a ripe tomato
Male
Hey ettu katti paaduvenHey, I will sing at a high pitch
Voodu katti aaduvenI will dance building up the energy
Patti thotti sernthu vandhaaIf the whole village gathers together
Pattaakaththi veesuvenI will brandish my broadsword
Male
Naalu nalla naaluthaanFour good days lie ahead
Nadappethellaam thooludaEverything happening is super amazing
Nooru kodi aalukittaGo ask a hundred crore people
Ennai paththi keludaAsk them about me
Male
Azhaghaana mughamaeSuch a beautiful face
Hello hello sugamaeHello, hello, are you doing well?
Suttu viral thottu puttaIf the index finger touches,
Thee pidikkithu nagamaeEven the fingernail catches fire
Male
Machchan peru madureyMy man's name is Madhurey
Nee ninnu paaru ethiraStand opposite and see for yourself
Naan rekkai katti parandhu varumI am a flying two-legged horse
Rendu kaalu kudhiraiWearing wings and soaring high
Male
Neruppu neruppu kozhiFire, fire, a fiery hen
Iva nerungi vandha thozhiShe is a female friend who came close
Vervayilae theeyanaikumExtinguishing fire with sweat
Viththaya kaththukodiLearn this unique trick
Male
Aruvi aruvi paaichalA rush like a cascading waterfall
Naan unakkul aadum neechalI am swimming inside you
Alai pola naan vilayaadinaalIf I play like ocean waves
Irangaatho undhan kaaichalWon't your fever subside?
Male
Pada padakkum chittudaFluttering young bird
Banaras-u pattudaSilk from Banaras
Thangathaala senju vechaMade out of pure gold
Thanjaavooru kattudaaA bed crafted in Thanjavur
Male
Oththai aaga oda vaaCome running alone
Odi vilayaadavaaShall we run and play?
Paththu viral kaathirukkuTen fingers are waiting
Pandhal onnu podavaaShall I set up a wedding canopy?
Male
Azhagaana thirudiBeautiful thief
Enakkullae irudiStay inside me
Konji konji pesikkalaamWe can talk affectionately
Konja neram koodiSpending a little time together
Ohooo..ooo..hooo..oooOhooo..ooo..hooo..ooo
Ohooo..ooo..hooo..oooOhooo..ooo..hooo..ooo
Male
Naan rekkai katti parandhu varumI am a flying two-legged horse
Rendu kaalu kudhiraiWearing wings and soaring high
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi hoiChorus: Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Male
Hoi…Parayadicha paatu varumA song comes when the Parai drum is beaten
Uraiyadicha aatam varumA dance comes when the mortar is pounded
Katti vellam unna paarthaaSeeing you, sweet jaggery,
Katterembu kuda varumaeEven black ants will swarm over you

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Machchan Peru Madurey' is a high-energy folk-pop song from the 2004 Tamil action movie 'Madhurey'. The track showcases a dynamic interplay between the lead couple, glorifying the hero's heroic, unstoppable persona and comparing his swiftness to a winged, two-legged horse. The lyrics combine rural folk humor with romantic flirtation. Throughout the song, vivid cultural imagery is utilized—from traditional instruments like the Parai and Urumi to local crafts like Thanjavur art and Banaras silk. The song highlights themes of youthful passion, charisma, and playful banter set to infectious folk rhythms.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Naan rekkai katti parandhu varum Rendu kaalu kudhirai

Compares the protagonist's speed, energy, and freedom to a two-legged winged horse.

Simile

Alai pola naan vilayaadinaal

Uses 'pola' (like) to compare playful romance to the rhythmic surging of ocean waves.

Edhukai (Tamil Second-letter Rhyme)

Urumi urumi melam / Iva urasa urasa thaalam

The second letters 'ru' in 'Urumi' and 'ura' rhyme across adjacent lines, creating a classic Tamil rhythmic flow.

Monaai (Tamil Alliteration)

Patti thotti sernthu vandhaa Pattaakaththi veesuven

Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound across words in the line for musicality.

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Trivia

The song was composed by Vidyasagar with lyrics by Kabilan, and rendered with great vigor by singers Shankar Mahadevan and Anuradha Sriram. Featuring actor Vijay, the song became a massive chartbuster across Tamil Nadu upon release in 2004.

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