Machan Un Machiniya
From Raman Abdullah · 1997
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Malgudi Subha
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Raman Abdullah1997
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Uththaravu podu | Give the order |
| Male :Hey hey hey | Male: Hey hey hey |
| Chorus :Podu | Chorus: Give it |
| Female :Natta nasi kooda | Female: Even the deep midnight |
| Patta pagal aagum | Will turn into broad daylight |
| Chorus :Aamaa | Chorus: Yes |
| Female :Ishta pattu uravadaa | Female: To mingle lovingly |
| Chorus :Chacha chaan | Chorus: Chacha chaan |
| Female :Thottu thottu vilaiyaada | Female: To play touching each other |
| Chorus :Chacha chaan | Chorus: Chacha chaan |
| Female :Machinikku mogam | Female: Passion for the sister-in-law |
| Female | |
| Machaan un machiniyaa | Brother-in-law, did you see |
| Paarthiyaa | Your sister-in-law? |
| Macham kicham engu irukku | Did you ask where |
| Kettiyaa | The moles and spots are? |
| Machaan un machiniyaa | Brother-in-law, did you see |
| Paarthiyaa | Your sister-in-law? |
| Macham kicham engu irukku | Did you ask where |
| Kettiyaa | The moles and spots are? |
| Female | |
| Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukku | For the age that snatches what it likes |
| Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku | For the youth that conceals what it has |
| Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukku | For the age that snatches what it likes |
| Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku ilasu | For the youth that conceals what it has, youth |
| Female | |
| Soodu parakkum rathiri ippo | Now it is a hot, steamy night |
| Ellaarum ingae pokkiri | Everyone here is a rogue tonight |
| Chorus :Soodu parakkum rathiri ippo | Chorus: Now it is a hot, steamy night |
| Ellaarum ingae pokkiri | Everyone here is a rogue tonight |
| Female | |
| Machaan un machiniyaa | Brother-in-law, did you see |
| Paarthiyaa | Your sister-in-law? |
| Macham kicham engu irukku | Did you ask where |
| Kettiyaa | The moles and spots are? |
| Machaan un machiniyaa | Brother-in-law, did you see |
| Paarthiyaa | Your sister-in-law? |
| Macham kicham engu irukku | Did you ask where |
| Kettiyaa | The moles and spots are? |
| Female | |
| Ellathukkum ithu poontheruthaan | This is a flower chariot for everything |
| Ella meeruna undu sensoru thaan | If limits are crossed, there is a censor board |
| Aaa…aaaa…aaa….. | Aaa...aaaa...aaa... |
| Chorus :Ellathukkum ithu poontheruthaan | Chorus: This is a flower chariot for everything |
| Ella meeruna undu sensoru thaan | If limits are crossed, there is a censor board |
| Female | |
| Kannaala nee kandadhu paadhi | What you saw with your eyes is only half |
| Kaanama thaan vittadhu meethi | The remaining was left unseen |
| Eppodhumae vaikkanum moodi | It should always be kept covered |
| Illavitta nikkanum vaadi | Otherwise, come and stand waiting |
| Female | |
| Kanavilae varatumaa | Shall I come in your dreams? |
| Appo neyar viruppam terinji | Then, knowing the viewer's choice |
| Tharatumaa…. | Shall I give it to you? |
| Female | |
| Machaan un machiniyaa | Brother-in-law, did you see |
| Paarthiyaa | Your sister-in-law? |
| Macham kicham engu irukku | Did you ask where |
| Kettiyaa haan | The moles and spots are? |
| Chorus :Machaan un machiniyaa | Chorus: Brother-in-law, did you see |
| Paarthiyaa | Your sister-in-law? |
| Macham kicham engu irukku | Did you ask where |
| Kettiyaa | The moles and spots are? |
| Female | |
| Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukku | For the age that snatches what it likes |
| Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku | For the youth that conceals what it has |
| Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukku | For the age that snatches what it likes |
| Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku ilasu | For the youth that conceals what it has, youth |
| Female | |
| Soodu parakkum rathiri ippo | Now it is a hot, steamy night |
| Ellaarum ingae pokkiri | Everyone here is a rogue tonight |
| Chorus :Soodu parakkum rathiri ippo | Chorus: Now it is a hot, steamy night |
| Ellaarum ingae pokkiri | Everyone here is a rogue tonight |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………… | ...................... |
| Female | |
| Kaalam poora vedikka thaan | All through time, it is just a show |
| Inga ellarum namma vaadikka thaan | Everyone here is our regular customer |
| Aaaa…aaa….aaa… | Aaaa...aaa...aaa... |
| Chorus :Kaalam poora vedikka thaan | Chorus: All through time, it is just a show |
| Nanga ellarum vaadikka thaan | We all are regular customers |
| Female | |
| Pattaam boochi parakudhu paaru | Look, the butterfly is flying |
| Pattu poova thoduvadharkku | To touch the silky flower |
| Vattam onnu podudhu paaru | Look, it flies in circles |
| Mettu katti padipatharkku | To compose a tune and sing |
| Female | |
| Virundhuthaan thinam | It is a feast every day |
| Virunthuthaan | Truly a feast |
| Intha kurumbu vayasu | Will this playful age |
| Thirumba kedaikkuma | Ever come back again? |
| Chorus | |
| Machaan un machiniyaa | Brother-in-law, did you see |
| Paarthiyaa | Your sister-in-law? |
| Macham kicham engu irukku | Did you ask where |
| Kettiyaa | The moles and spots are? |
| Female | |
| Machaan un machiniyaa | Brother-in-law, did you see |
| Paarthiyaa | Your sister-in-law? |
| Chorus :Hey hey | Chorus: Hey hey |
| Female :Macham kicham engu irukku | Female: Did you ask where |
| Kettiyaa haan | The moles and spots are? |
| Chorus :Hey hey | Chorus: Hey hey |
| Chorus | |
| Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukku | For the age that snatches what it likes |
| Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku | For the youth that conceals what it has |
| Female :Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukku | Female: For the age that snatches what it likes |
| Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku ilasu | For the youth that conceals what it has, youth |
| Female | |
| Soodu parakkum rathiri ippo | Now it is a hot, steamy night |
| Ellaarum ingae pokkiri | Everyone here is a rogue tonight |
| Chorus :Soodu parakkum rathiri ippo | Chorus: Now it is a hot, steamy night |
| Ellaarum ingae pokkiri | Everyone here is a rogue tonight |
உத்தரவு போடு......
ஹே ஹே ஹே
குழு : போடு
நட்டு நிசி கூட
பட்ட பகல் ஆகும்....
குழு :
ஆமா...
இஷ்ட பட்டு உறவாட....
குழு :
சசஜான்
தொட்டு தொட்டு விளையாட.....
குழு :
சசஜான்
மச்சினிக்கு மோகம்........
Give the order
Male: Hey hey hey
Chorus: Give it
Female: Even the deep midnight
Will turn into broad daylight
Chorus: Yes
Female: To mingle lovingly
Chorus: Chacha chaan
Female: To play touching each other
Chorus: Chacha chaan
Female: Passion for the sister-in-law
மச்சான் உன் மச்சினிய பாத்தியா
மச்சம் கிச்சம் எங்கிருக்கு கேட்டியா
மச்சான் உன் மச்சினிய பாத்தியா
மச்சம் கிச்சம் எங்கிருக்கு கேட்டியா
Brother-in-law, did you see
Your sister-in-law?
Did you ask where
The moles and spots are?
Brother-in-law, did you see
Your sister-in-law?
Did you ask where
The moles and spots are?
புடிச்சத எடுக்குற வயசுக்கு
இருப்பத மறைக்கிற எளசுக்கு
புடிச்சத எடுக்குற வயசுக்கு
இருப்பத மறைக்கிற எளசுக்கு இளசு
For the age that snatches what it likes
For the youth that conceals what it has
For the age that snatches what it likes
For the youth that conceals what it has, youth
சூடு பறக்கும் ராத்திரி இப்போ
எல்லாரும் இங்கே போக்கிரி....
குழு :
சூடு பறக்கும் ராத்திரி இப்போ
எல்லாரும் இங்கே போக்கிரி...
Now it is a hot, steamy night
Everyone here is a rogue tonight
Chorus: Now it is a hot, steamy night
Everyone here is a rogue tonight
மச்சான் உன் மச்சினிய பாத்தியா
மச்சம் கிச்சம் எங்கிருக்கு கேட்டியா
மச்சான் உன் மச்சினிய பாத்தியா
மச்சம் கிச்சம் எங்கிருக்கு கேட்டியா
Brother-in-law, did you see
Your sister-in-law?
Did you ask where
The moles and spots are?
Brother-in-law, did you see
Your sister-in-law?
Did you ask where
The moles and spots are?
எல்லாத்துக்கும் இது பூந்தேருதான்
எல்ல மீறினா உண்டு இங்கு சென்சாருதான்
ஆஅ...ஆஅ....ஆஆ.....
குழு :
எல்லாத்துக்கும் இது பூந்தேருதான்
எல்ல மீறினா உண்டு இங்கு சென்சாருதான்
This is a flower chariot for everything
If limits are crossed, there is a censor board
Aaa...aaaa...aaa...
Chorus: This is a flower chariot for everything
If limits are crossed, there is a censor board
கண்ணால நீ கண்டது பாதி
காணாமத்தான் விட்டது மீதி
எப்போதுமே வைக்கணும் மூடி
இல்லாவிட்டா நிக்கணும் வாடி
What you saw with your eyes is only half
The remaining was left unseen
It should always be kept covered
Otherwise, come and stand waiting
கனவிலே வரட்டுமா
அப்போ நேயர் விருப்பம்
தெறிஞ்சி தரட்டுமா..
Shall I come in your dreams?
Then, knowing the viewer's choice
Shall I give it to you?
மச்சான் உன் மச்சினிய பாத்தியா
மச்சம் கிச்சம் எங்கிருக்கு கேட்டியா ஹான்
குழு :
மச்சான் உன் மச்சினிய பாத்தியா
மச்சம் கிச்சம் எங்கிருக்கு கேட்டியா
Brother-in-law, did you see
Your sister-in-law?
Did you ask where
The moles and spots are?
Chorus: Brother-in-law, did you see
Your sister-in-law?
Did you ask where
The moles and spots are?
புடிச்சத எடுக்குற வயசுக்கு
இருப்பத மறைக்கிற எளசுக்கு
புடிச்சத எடுக்குற வயசுக்கு
இருப்பத மறைக்கிற எளசுக்கு இளசு
For the age that snatches what it likes
For the youth that conceals what it has
For the age that snatches what it likes
For the youth that conceals what it has, youth
சூடு பறக்கும் ராத்திரி இப்போ
எல்லாரும் இங்கே போக்கிரி....
குழு :
சூடு பறக்கும் ராத்திரி இப்போ
எல்லாரும் இங்கே போக்கிரி...
Now it is a hot, steamy night
Everyone here is a rogue tonight
Chorus: Now it is a hot, steamy night
Everyone here is a rogue tonight
........................................
......................
காலம் பூரா வேடிக்கத்தான்
இங்க எல்லாரும் நம்ம வாடிக்கதான்
ஆஆ....ஆஆ....ஆஆ.....
குழு :
காலம் பூரா வேடிக்கத்தான்
நாங்க எல்லாரும் வாடிக்கதான்
All through time, it is just a show
Everyone here is our regular customer
Aaaa...aaa...aaa...
Chorus: All through time, it is just a show
We all are regular customers
பட்டாம்பூச்சி பறக்குது பாரு
பட்டு பூவ தொடுவதற்கு
வட்டம் ஒண்ணு போடுது பாரு
மெட்டு கட்டி படிப்பதற்கு
Look, the butterfly is flying
To touch the silky flower
Look, it flies in circles
To compose a tune and sing
விருந்துதான்
தினம் விருந்துதான்
இந்த குறும்பு வயசு
திரும்ப கெடைக்குமா..
It is a feast every day
Truly a feast
Will this playful age
Ever come back again?
மச்சான் உன் மச்சினிய பாத்தியா
மச்சம் கிச்சம் எங்கிருக்கு கேட்டியா ஹான்
மச்சான் உன் மச்சினிய பாத்தியா
குழு :
ஹே ஹே
மச்சம் கிச்சம் எங்கிருக்கு கேட்டியா
குழு :
ஹே ஹே
Brother-in-law, did you see
Your sister-in-law?
Did you ask where
The moles and spots are?
புடிச்சத எடுக்குற வயசுக்கு
இருப்பத மறைக்கிற எளசுக்கு
புடிச்சத எடுக்குற வயசுக்கு
இருப்பத மறைக்கிற எளசுக்கு இளசு
Brother-in-law, did you see
Your sister-in-law?
Chorus: Hey hey
Female: Did you ask where
The moles and spots are?
Chorus: Hey hey
சூடு பறக்கும் ராத்திரி இப்போ
எல்லாரும் இங்கே போக்கிரி....
குழு :
சூடு பறக்கும் ராத்திரி இப்போ
எல்லாரும் இங்கே போக்கிரி...
For the age that snatches what it likes
For the youth that conceals what it has
Female: For the age that snatches what it likes
For the youth that conceals what it has, youth
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
{மச்சான் உன் மச்சினிய பாத்தியா
குழு : ஹே ஹே
மச்சம் கிச்சம் எங்கிருக்கு கேட்டியா
குழு : ஹே ஹே} (2)
Now it is a hot, steamy night
Everyone here is a rogue tonight
Chorus: Now it is a hot, steamy night
Everyone here is a rogue tonight
Uththaravu podu
Give the order
Male :Hey hey hey
Male: Hey hey hey
Chorus :Podu
Chorus: Give it
Female :Natta nasi kooda
Female: Even the deep midnight
Patta pagal aagum
Will turn into broad daylight
Chorus :Aamaa
Chorus: Yes
Female :Ishta pattu uravadaa
Female: To mingle lovingly
Chorus :Chacha chaan
Chorus: Chacha chaan
Female :Thottu thottu vilaiyaada
Female: To play touching each other
Chorus :Chacha chaan
Chorus: Chacha chaan
Female :Machinikku mogam
Female: Passion for the sister-in-law
Machaan un machiniyaa
Brother-in-law, did you see
Paarthiyaa
Your sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukku
Did you ask where
Kettiyaa
The moles and spots are?
Machaan un machiniyaa
Brother-in-law, did you see
Paarthiyaa
Your sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukku
Did you ask where
Kettiyaa
The moles and spots are?
Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukku
For the age that snatches what it likes
Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku
For the youth that conceals what it has
Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukku
For the age that snatches what it likes
Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku ilasu
For the youth that conceals what it has, youth
Soodu parakkum rathiri ippo
Now it is a hot, steamy night
Ellaarum ingae pokkiri
Everyone here is a rogue tonight
Chorus :Soodu parakkum rathiri ippo
Chorus: Now it is a hot, steamy night
Ellaarum ingae pokkiri
Everyone here is a rogue tonight
Machaan un machiniyaa
Brother-in-law, did you see
Paarthiyaa
Your sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukku
Did you ask where
Kettiyaa
The moles and spots are?
Machaan un machiniyaa
Brother-in-law, did you see
Paarthiyaa
Your sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukku
Did you ask where
Kettiyaa
The moles and spots are?
Ellathukkum ithu poontheruthaan
This is a flower chariot for everything
Ella meeruna undu sensoru thaan
If limits are crossed, there is a censor board
Aaa…aaaa…aaa…..
Aaa...aaaa...aaa...
Chorus :Ellathukkum ithu poontheruthaan
Chorus: This is a flower chariot for everything
Ella meeruna undu sensoru thaan
If limits are crossed, there is a censor board
Kannaala nee kandadhu paadhi
What you saw with your eyes is only half
Kaanama thaan vittadhu meethi
The remaining was left unseen
Eppodhumae vaikkanum moodi
It should always be kept covered
Illavitta nikkanum vaadi
Otherwise, come and stand waiting
Kanavilae varatumaa
Shall I come in your dreams?
Appo neyar viruppam terinji
Then, knowing the viewer's choice
Tharatumaa….
Shall I give it to you?
Machaan un machiniyaa
Brother-in-law, did you see
Paarthiyaa
Your sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukku
Did you ask where
Kettiyaa haan
The moles and spots are?
Chorus :Machaan un machiniyaa
Chorus: Brother-in-law, did you see
Paarthiyaa
Your sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukku
Did you ask where
Kettiyaa
The moles and spots are?
Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukku
For the age that snatches what it likes
Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku
For the youth that conceals what it has
Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukku
For the age that snatches what it likes
Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku ilasu
For the youth that conceals what it has, youth
Soodu parakkum rathiri ippo
Now it is a hot, steamy night
Ellaarum ingae pokkiri
Everyone here is a rogue tonight
Chorus :Soodu parakkum rathiri ippo
Chorus: Now it is a hot, steamy night
Ellaarum ingae pokkiri
Everyone here is a rogue tonight
…………………………
......................
Kaalam poora vedikka thaan
All through time, it is just a show
Inga ellarum namma vaadikka thaan
Everyone here is our regular customer
Aaaa…aaa….aaa…
Aaaa...aaa...aaa...
Chorus :Kaalam poora vedikka thaan
Chorus: All through time, it is just a show
Nanga ellarum vaadikka thaan
We all are regular customers
Pattaam boochi parakudhu paaru
Look, the butterfly is flying
Pattu poova thoduvadharkku
To touch the silky flower
Vattam onnu podudhu paaru
Look, it flies in circles
Mettu katti padipatharkku
To compose a tune and sing
Virundhuthaan thinam
It is a feast every day
Virunthuthaan
Truly a feast
Intha kurumbu vayasu
Will this playful age
Thirumba kedaikkuma
Ever come back again?
Machaan un machiniyaa
Brother-in-law, did you see
Paarthiyaa
Your sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukku
Did you ask where
Kettiyaa
The moles and spots are?
Machaan un machiniyaa
Brother-in-law, did you see
Paarthiyaa
Your sister-in-law?
Chorus :Hey hey
Chorus: Hey hey
Female :Macham kicham engu irukku
Female: Did you ask where
Kettiyaa haan
The moles and spots are?
Chorus :Hey hey
Chorus: Hey hey
Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukku
For the age that snatches what it likes
Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku
For the youth that conceals what it has
Female :Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukku
Female: For the age that snatches what it likes
Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku ilasu
For the youth that conceals what it has, youth
Soodu parakkum rathiri ippo
Now it is a hot, steamy night
Ellaarum ingae pokkiri
Everyone here is a rogue tonight
Chorus :Soodu parakkum rathiri ippo
Chorus: Now it is a hot, steamy night
Ellaarum ingae pokkiri
Everyone here is a rogue tonight
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song is a energetic, flirtatious dance track from the 1997 movie 'Raman Abdullah'. Sung in a playful tone, the lyricist Vaali captures the excitement, mischief, and allure of youth during a lively night. It uses traditional Tamil humor revolving around the playful 'machaan-machini' (brother-in-law and sister-in-law) relationship, highlighting themes of courtship, beauty, and transient youthful desires.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukku / Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku”
The second letters 'dd' and 'rr' match across adjacent lines creating rhythmic flow.
Metaphor
“Pattaam boochi parakudhu paaru / Pattu poova thoduvadharkku”
Comparing a suitor to a butterfly attempting to touch a silky flower.
Hyperbole
“Natta nasi kooda / Patta pagal aagum”
Exaggeration that deep midnight turns into broad daylight when celebrating.
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Trivia
The film 'Raman Abdullah' (1997) was directed by veteran filmmaker Balu Mahendra and featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The album blends folk rhythms and contemporary melodies typical of Ilaiyaraaja's late 90s style.
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