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Lyrics & meaning

Machanai Paarthuvittu Maan

From Magaraasi · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Magaraasi1967

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Machaanai paarthu vittu maan kutty mayangudhuHaving seen her beloved, the young fawn-like girl swoons in love.
Maapillai varum varaikkum saapida marukkudhuShe refuses to eat until her groom arrives.
Hoo oo oo oooo…Hoo oo oo oooo…
Machaanai paarthu vittu maan kutty mayangudhuHaving seen her beloved, the young fawn-like girl swoons in love.
Maapillai varum varaikkum saapida marukkudhuShe refuses to eat until her groom arrives.
Odambo kodhikkudhu ulluura kulirudhuHer body boils with heat, yet shivers deep inside with cold.
Enn odambo kodhikkudhu ulluura kulirudhuOh, her body boils with heat, yet shivers deep inside with cold.
Male
Machaanai paarthu vittu maan kutty mayangudhuHaving seen her beloved, the young fawn-like girl swoons in love.
Hoo oo oo oooo…Hoo oo oo oooo…
Male
Ennai kooda anaikkudhu ..haiyooShe even embraces me.. oh my!
Avanai pola nenaikkudhu..aahaaMistaking me for him.. ah!
Ennai kooda anaikkudhu ..She even embraces me..
Avanai pola nenaikkudhu.Mistaking me for him.
Pakkaa kannam mukkaal baagamHer plump cheeks, almost three-quarters of the way,
Thakkaali pol sivakkudhuTurn red like a tomato.
Ada akkam pakkam aal illaatiAh, when there is no one around,
Sittu ponnu parakkudhuThis little sparrow-like girl takes flight in joy.
Pattu methai virikkudhuShe spreads out a silk mattress.
Pattu methai virikkudhuShe spreads out a silk mattress.
Male
Machaanai paarthu vittu maan kutty mayangudhuHaving seen her beloved, the young fawn-like girl swoons in love.
Hoo oo oo oooo…Hoo oo oo oooo…
Male
Satham pottu sirkkudhu..hahaha..She laughs out loud.. hahaha..
Mutham kettu azhaikkudhu ..She calls out asking for a kiss..
Satham pottu sirkkudhu..She laughs out loud..
Mutham kettu azhaikkudhuShe calls out asking for a kiss.
Sandhosathil alli alli mundhaanaiyaiIn utter happiness, gathering up her saree veil,
kadikkudhuShe bites on it nervously.
Aval vandhaal ippo pandhattam polIf she comes now, like a bouncing ball,
Kondattam thaan thudikkuthuShe pulses with joyous excitement.
Ennai thottu padikkuthuShe touches and reads me like a book.
Ennai thottu padikkuthuShe touches and reads me like a book.
Male
Machaanai paarthu vittu maan kutty mayangudhuHaving seen her beloved, the young fawn-like girl swoons in love.
Maapillai varum varaikkum saapida marukkudhuShe refuses to eat until her groom arrives.
Odambo kodhikkudhu ulluura kulirudhuHer body boils with heat, yet shivers deep inside with cold.
Enn odambo kodhikkudhu ulluura kulirudhuOh, her body boils with heat, yet shivers deep inside with cold.
Male
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and romantic track from the 1967 film Magaraasi captures the innocent, giddy anticipation of a bride-to-be longing for her beloved groom. Sung by T. M. Soundararajan with lyrics by Kannadasan, the song describes her endearing quirks, bashful excitement, and emotional restlessness as she waits for her partner.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Metaphor)

Machaanai paarthu vittu maan kutty mayangudhu

Comparing the young innocent woman to a 'maan kutty' (little fawn) to denote her gentleness and beauty.

Simile (Upamai)

Thakkaali pol sivakkudhu

Comparing her blushing cheeks to a red tomato using 'pol' (like).

Oxymoron / Paradox (Muran)

Odambo kodhikkudhu ulluura kulirudhu

Contrasting thermal sensations ('kodhikkudhu' - boiling vs 'kulirudhu' - chilling) to portray the overwhelming rush of excitement and nervousness.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Ethirai / Monai)

Aval vandhaal ippo pandhattam pol / Kondattam thaan thudikkuthu

Rhythmic pairing of words like 'Pandhattam' (bouncing ball) and 'Kondattam' (celebration/joy).

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Trivia

Magaraasi (1967) stars Gemini Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by the legendary duo Shankar–Ganesh early in their career, delivering a catchy, folk-pop rhythm that complemented Kannadasan's lighthearted and expressive lyricism.

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