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Lyrics & meaning

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 poduGive the order
Male :Hey hey heyMale: Hey hey hey
Chorus :PoduChorus: Give it
Female :Natta nasi koodaFemale: Even the deep midnight
Patta pagal aagumWill turn into broad daylight
Chorus :AamaaChorus: Yes
Female :Ishta pattu uravadaaFemale: To mingle lovingly
Chorus :Chacha chaanChorus: Chacha chaan
Female :Thottu thottu vilaiyaadaFemale: To play touching each other
Chorus :Chacha chaanChorus: Chacha chaan
Female :Machinikku mogamFemale: Passion for the sister-in-law
Female
Machaan un machiniyaaBrother-in-law, did you see
PaarthiyaaYour sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukkuDid you ask where
KettiyaaThe moles and spots are?
Machaan un machiniyaaBrother-in-law, did you see
PaarthiyaaYour sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukkuDid you ask where
KettiyaaThe moles and spots are?
Female
Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukkuFor the age that snatches what it likes
Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukkuFor the youth that conceals what it has
Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukkuFor the age that snatches what it likes
Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku ilasuFor the youth that conceals what it has, youth
Female
Soodu parakkum rathiri ippoNow it is a hot, steamy night
Ellaarum ingae pokkiriEveryone here is a rogue tonight
Chorus :Soodu parakkum rathiri ippoChorus: Now it is a hot, steamy night
Ellaarum ingae pokkiriEveryone here is a rogue tonight
Female
Machaan un machiniyaaBrother-in-law, did you see
PaarthiyaaYour sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukkuDid you ask where
KettiyaaThe moles and spots are?
Machaan un machiniyaaBrother-in-law, did you see
PaarthiyaaYour sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukkuDid you ask where
KettiyaaThe moles and spots are?
Female
Ellathukkum ithu poontheruthaanThis is a flower chariot for everything
Ella meeruna undu sensoru thaanIf limits are crossed, there is a censor board
Aaa…aaaa…aaa…..Aaa...aaaa...aaa...
Chorus :Ellathukkum ithu poontheruthaanChorus: This is a flower chariot for everything
Ella meeruna undu sensoru thaanIf limits are crossed, there is a censor board
Female
Kannaala nee kandadhu paadhiWhat you saw with your eyes is only half
Kaanama thaan vittadhu meethiThe remaining was left unseen
Eppodhumae vaikkanum moodiIt should always be kept covered
Illavitta nikkanum vaadiOtherwise, come and stand waiting
Female
Kanavilae varatumaaShall I come in your dreams?
Appo neyar viruppam terinjiThen, knowing the viewer's choice
Tharatumaa….Shall I give it to you?
Female
Machaan un machiniyaaBrother-in-law, did you see
PaarthiyaaYour sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukkuDid you ask where
Kettiyaa haanThe moles and spots are?
Chorus :Machaan un machiniyaaChorus: Brother-in-law, did you see
PaarthiyaaYour sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukkuDid you ask where
KettiyaaThe moles and spots are?
Female
Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukkuFor the age that snatches what it likes
Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukkuFor the youth that conceals what it has
Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukkuFor the age that snatches what it likes
Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku ilasuFor the youth that conceals what it has, youth
Female
Soodu parakkum rathiri ippoNow it is a hot, steamy night
Ellaarum ingae pokkiriEveryone here is a rogue tonight
Chorus :Soodu parakkum rathiri ippoChorus: Now it is a hot, steamy night
Ellaarum ingae pokkiriEveryone here is a rogue tonight
Chorus
…………………………......................
Female
Kaalam poora vedikka thaanAll through time, it is just a show
Inga ellarum namma vaadikka thaanEveryone here is our regular customer
Aaaa…aaa….aaa…Aaaa...aaa...aaa...
Chorus :Kaalam poora vedikka thaanChorus: All through time, it is just a show
Nanga ellarum vaadikka thaanWe all are regular customers
Female
Pattaam boochi parakudhu paaruLook, the butterfly is flying
Pattu poova thoduvadharkkuTo touch the silky flower
Vattam onnu podudhu paaruLook, it flies in circles
Mettu katti padipatharkkuTo compose a tune and sing
Female
Virundhuthaan thinamIt is a feast every day
VirunthuthaanTruly a feast
Intha kurumbu vayasuWill this playful age
Thirumba kedaikkumaEver come back again?
Chorus
Machaan un machiniyaaBrother-in-law, did you see
PaarthiyaaYour sister-in-law?
Macham kicham engu irukkuDid you ask where
KettiyaaThe moles and spots are?
Female
Machaan un machiniyaaBrother-in-law, did you see
PaarthiyaaYour sister-in-law?
Chorus :Hey heyChorus: Hey hey
Female :Macham kicham engu irukkuFemale: Did you ask where
Kettiyaa haanThe moles and spots are?
Chorus :Hey heyChorus: Hey hey
Chorus
Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukkuFor the age that snatches what it likes
Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukkuFor the youth that conceals what it has
Female :Pudhichadha edukkura vayasukkuFemale: For the age that snatches what it likes
Iruppadha maraikkura ilasukku ilasuFor the youth that conceals what it has, youth
Female
Soodu parakkum rathiri ippoNow it is a hot, steamy night
Ellaarum ingae pokkiriEveryone here is a rogue tonight
Chorus :Soodu parakkum rathiri ippoChorus: Now it is a hot, steamy night
Ellaarum ingae pokkiriEveryone 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.

Did you know?

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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