Machane Acharam Podu
From Palabishegam · 1977
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Palabishegam1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ooo…..oo…oo…ooo…. | Ooo... oo... oo... ooo... |
| Female :Thaiyaarae thaiyaare thaiyaarae thaiyaarae thaa | Female: Thaiyaare thaiyaare thaiyaare thaiyaare thaa |
| Male :Ooo…..oo…oo…ooo…. | Male: Ooo... oo... oo... ooo... |
| Female :Thaiyaarae thaiyaare thaiyaarae thaiyaarae thaa | Female: Thaiyaare thaiyaare thaiyaare thaiyaare thaa |
| Female | |
| Machanae achaaram podu pozhuthodu | Oh beloved, give me an advance token of love before time passes |
| Naan vachchenae en kannai un melethaan | I have set my eyes only on you |
| Naan piththaagi ponaenae unnaalathaan | I have gone crazy with passion because of you |
| Male | |
| Sevvaazhai thandaattam vanthu thaen sinthu | Come like a red banana stem and spill sweet honey |
| Nee sonnaal naan vaaraen un pinnaadithaan | If you say so, I will follow right behind you |
| Un senthoora kannangal kannaadithaan | Your rosy cheeks are like smooth mirrors |
| Female | |
| Sevappu en vanappu | My fair red complexion is my beauty |
| Un nenappula mayanga | Swooning in thoughts of you |
| Male :Kodiyum mella valaiyum | Male: The vine gently sways and bends |
| Siru kodiyil kani kulunga | And the fruit sways on the tiny vine |
| Female | |
| Thai maasam kalyaana naal kurichchu | Fixing the wedding date in the month of Thai |
| Thai maasam kalyaana naal kurichchu | Fixing the wedding date in the month of Thai |
| Oorkolam poiyyaa nee kaiya pudichchu | Oh handsome man, holding hands in a town procession |
| Oorkolam poiyyaa nee kaiya pudichchu | Oh handsome man, holding hands in a town procession |
| Female | |
| Machanae en machanae | Oh beloved, my beloved |
| Achaaram podu pozhuthodu | Give me an advance token of love before time passes |
| Naan vachchenae en kannai un melethaan | I have set my eyes only on you |
| Naan piththaagi ponaenae unnaalathaan | I have gone crazy with passion because of you |
| Male | |
| Vayalveli varappinil maraividam irukku | There is a hiding place along the farm field ridges |
| Female :Pennae naan vanthaen enai | Female: Oh girl, I have come, surrendering myself |
| Thanthaen bayam edhukku | I surrendered myself, so why be afraid? |
| Male | |
| Pollaatha kannundu oorukkullae | There are wicked eyes in the village |
| Pollaatha kannundu oorukkullae | There are wicked eyes in the village |
| Poraamai undaagum uravukullae | Jealousy will arise among relatives |
| Poraamai undaagum uravukullae | Jealousy will arise among relatives |
| Female | |
| Machanae en machanae | Oh beloved, my beloved |
| Achaaram podu pozhuthodu | Give me an advance token of love before time passes |
| Naan vachchenae en kannai un melethaan | I have set my eyes only on you |
| Naan piththaagi ponaenae unnaalathaan | I have gone crazy with passion because of you |
| Female | |
| Kaniyithu kaninthathu anil varum endru | This fruit has ripened awaiting the squirrel's arrival |
| Male :Koththum kili varkkam | Male: Will the flock of pecking parrots |
| Kitta varumo ennai kandu | Come close to me when they see me? |
| Female | |
| Kaayangal aaraamal naan thudippaen | I will throb without my wounds unhealed |
| Kaayangal aaraamal naan thudippaen | I will throb without my wounds unhealed |
| Aanaalum thaen alli naane koduppaen | Even so, I will scoop out honey and give it myself |
| Aanaalum thaen alli naane koduppaen | Even so, I will scoop out honey and give it myself |
| Female | |
| Machanae en machanae | Oh beloved, my beloved |
| Achaaram podu pozhuthodu | Give me an advance token of love before time passes |
| Naan vachchenae en kannai un melethaan | I have set my eyes only on you |
| Naan piththaagi ponaenae unnaalathaan | I have gone crazy with passion because of you |
| Male | |
| Hae sevvaazhai thandaattam vanthu thaen sinthu | Hey, come like a red banana stem and spill sweet honey |
| Nee sonnaal naan vaaraen un pinnaadithaan | If you say so, I will follow right behind you |
| Un senthoora kannangal kannaadithaan | Your rosy cheeks are like smooth mirrors |
ஓஒ....ஓ.....ஓ.......ஓஒ....
தையாரே தையாரே தையாரே தையாரே தா
ஓஒ....ஓ.....ஓ.......ஓஒ....
தையாரே தையாரே தையாரே தையாரே தா ஹ
Ooo... oo... oo... ooo...
Female: Thaiyaare thaiyaare thaiyaare thaiyaare thaa
Male: Ooo... oo... oo... ooo...
Female: Thaiyaare thaiyaare thaiyaare thaiyaare thaa
மச்சானே அச்சாரம் போடு பொழுதோடு
நான் வச்சேனே என் கண்ணை உன் மேலேதான்
நான் பித்தாகி போனேனே உன்னாலதான்
Oh beloved, give me an advance token of love before time passes
I have set my eyes only on you
I have gone crazy with passion because of you
செவ்வாழை தண்டாட்டம் வந்து தேன் சிந்து
நீ சொன்னால் நான் வாரேன் உன் பின்னாடிதான்
உன் செந்தூர கன்னங்கள் கண்ணாடிதான்
Come like a red banana stem and spill sweet honey
If you say so, I will follow right behind you
Your rosy cheeks are like smooth mirrors
செவப்பு என் வனப்பு
உன் நெனப்புல மயங்க
கொடியும் மெல்ல வளையும்
சிறு கொடியில் கனி குலுங்க
My fair red complexion is my beauty
Swooning in thoughts of you
Male: The vine gently sways and bends
And the fruit sways on the tiny vine
தை மாசம் கல்யாண நாள் குறிச்சு
தை மாசம் கல்யாண நாள் குறிச்சு
ஊர்கோலம் போய்யா நீ கைய புடிச்சு....
ஊர்கோலம் போய்யா நீ கைய புடிச்சு....
Fixing the wedding date in the month of Thai
Fixing the wedding date in the month of Thai
Oh handsome man, holding hands in a town procession
Oh handsome man, holding hands in a town procession
மச்சானே என் மச்சானே
அச்சாரம் போடு பொழுதோடு
நான் வச்சேனே என் கண்ணை உன் மேலேதான்
நான் பித்தாகி போனேனே உன்னாலதான்
Oh beloved, my beloved
Give me an advance token of love before time passes
I have set my eyes only on you
I have gone crazy with passion because of you
வயல்வெளி வரப்பினில் மறைவிடம் இருக்கு
பெண்ணே நான் வந்தேன் எனை
தந்தேன் பயம் எதுக்கு
There is a hiding place along the farm field ridges
Female: Oh girl, I have come, surrendering myself
I surrendered myself, so why be afraid?
பொல்லாத கண்ணுண்டு ஊருக்குள்ளே
பொல்லாத கண்ணுண்டு ஊருக்குள்ளே
பொறாமை உண்டாகும் உறவுக்குள்ளே
பொறாமை உண்டாகும் உறவுக்குள்ளே
There are wicked eyes in the village
There are wicked eyes in the village
Jealousy will arise among relatives
Jealousy will arise among relatives
மச்சானே என் மச்சானே
அச்சாரம் போடு பொழுதோடு
நான் வச்சேனே என் கண்ணை உன் மேலேதான்
நான் பித்தாகி போனேனே உன்னாலதான்
Oh beloved, my beloved
Give me an advance token of love before time passes
I have set my eyes only on you
I have gone crazy with passion because of you
கனியிது கனிந்தது அணில் வரும் என்று
கொத்தும் கிளி வர்க்கம்
கிட்ட வருமோ என்னை கண்டு
This fruit has ripened awaiting the squirrel's arrival
Male: Will the flock of pecking parrots
Come close to me when they see me?
கனியிது கனிந்தது அணில் வரும் என்று
கொத்தும் கிளி வர்க்கம்
கிட்ட வருமோ என்னை கண்டு
I will throb without my wounds unhealed
I will throb without my wounds unhealed
Even so, I will scoop out honey and give it myself
Even so, I will scoop out honey and give it myself
காயங்கள் ஆறாமல் நான் துடிப்பேன்
காயங்கள் ஆறாமல் நான் துடிப்பேன்
ஆனாலும் தேன் அள்ளி நானே கொடுப்பேன்
ஆனாலும் தேன் அள்ளி நானே கொடுப்பேன்
Oh beloved, my beloved
Give me an advance token of love before time passes
I have set my eyes only on you
I have gone crazy with passion because of you
மச்சானே என் மச்சானே
அச்சாரம் போடு பொழுதோடு
நான் வச்சேனே என் கண்ணை உன் மேலேதான்
நான் பித்தாகி போனேனே உன்னாலதான்
Hey, come like a red banana stem and spill sweet honey
If you say so, I will follow right behind you
Your rosy cheeks are like smooth mirrors
ஹே செவ்வாழை தண்டாட்டம் வந்து தேன் சிந்து
நீ சொன்னால் நான் வாரேன் உன் பின்னாடிதான்
உன் செந்தூர கன்னங்கள் கண்ணாடிதான்
Ooo…..oo…oo…ooo….
Ooo... oo... oo... ooo...
Female :Thaiyaarae thaiyaare thaiyaarae thaiyaarae thaa
Female: Thaiyaare thaiyaare thaiyaare thaiyaare thaa
Male :Ooo…..oo…oo…ooo….
Male: Ooo... oo... oo... ooo...
Female :Thaiyaarae thaiyaare thaiyaarae thaiyaarae thaa
Female: Thaiyaare thaiyaare thaiyaare thaiyaare thaa
Machanae achaaram podu pozhuthodu
Oh beloved, give me an advance token of love before time passes
Naan vachchenae en kannai un melethaan
I have set my eyes only on you
Naan piththaagi ponaenae unnaalathaan
I have gone crazy with passion because of you
Sevvaazhai thandaattam vanthu thaen sinthu
Come like a red banana stem and spill sweet honey
Nee sonnaal naan vaaraen un pinnaadithaan
If you say so, I will follow right behind you
Un senthoora kannangal kannaadithaan
Your rosy cheeks are like smooth mirrors
Sevappu en vanappu
My fair red complexion is my beauty
Un nenappula mayanga
Swooning in thoughts of you
Male :Kodiyum mella valaiyum
Male: The vine gently sways and bends
Siru kodiyil kani kulunga
And the fruit sways on the tiny vine
Thai maasam kalyaana naal kurichchu
Fixing the wedding date in the month of Thai
Thai maasam kalyaana naal kurichchu
Fixing the wedding date in the month of Thai
Oorkolam poiyyaa nee kaiya pudichchu
Oh handsome man, holding hands in a town procession
Oorkolam poiyyaa nee kaiya pudichchu
Oh handsome man, holding hands in a town procession
Machanae en machanae
Oh beloved, my beloved
Achaaram podu pozhuthodu
Give me an advance token of love before time passes
Naan vachchenae en kannai un melethaan
I have set my eyes only on you
Naan piththaagi ponaenae unnaalathaan
I have gone crazy with passion because of you
Vayalveli varappinil maraividam irukku
There is a hiding place along the farm field ridges
Female :Pennae naan vanthaen enai
Female: Oh girl, I have come, surrendering myself
Thanthaen bayam edhukku
I surrendered myself, so why be afraid?
Pollaatha kannundu oorukkullae
There are wicked eyes in the village
Pollaatha kannundu oorukkullae
There are wicked eyes in the village
Poraamai undaagum uravukullae
Jealousy will arise among relatives
Poraamai undaagum uravukullae
Jealousy will arise among relatives
Machanae en machanae
Oh beloved, my beloved
Achaaram podu pozhuthodu
Give me an advance token of love before time passes
Naan vachchenae en kannai un melethaan
I have set my eyes only on you
Naan piththaagi ponaenae unnaalathaan
I have gone crazy with passion because of you
Kaniyithu kaninthathu anil varum endru
This fruit has ripened awaiting the squirrel's arrival
Male :Koththum kili varkkam
Male: Will the flock of pecking parrots
Kitta varumo ennai kandu
Come close to me when they see me?
Kaayangal aaraamal naan thudippaen
I will throb without my wounds unhealed
Kaayangal aaraamal naan thudippaen
I will throb without my wounds unhealed
Aanaalum thaen alli naane koduppaen
Even so, I will scoop out honey and give it myself
Aanaalum thaen alli naane koduppaen
Even so, I will scoop out honey and give it myself
Machanae en machanae
Oh beloved, my beloved
Achaaram podu pozhuthodu
Give me an advance token of love before time passes
Naan vachchenae en kannai un melethaan
I have set my eyes only on you
Naan piththaagi ponaenae unnaalathaan
I have gone crazy with passion because of you
Hae sevvaazhai thandaattam vanthu thaen sinthu
Hey, come like a red banana stem and spill sweet honey
Nee sonnaal naan vaaraen un pinnaadithaan
If you say so, I will follow right behind you
Un senthoora kannangal kannaadithaan
Your rosy cheeks are like smooth mirrors
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic Tamil track from Palabishegam (1977) is a romantic duet set against a lush rural backdrop, where two lovers exchange playful teasing and passionate vows. The heroine eagerly asks her beloved for a token of commitment ('achaaram') before time slips away, confessing how deeply captivated she is by his presence and affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uwamai (Simile)
“Un senthoora kannangal kannaadithaan”
Compares rosy, vermillion cheeks to shiny mirrors.
Uwamai (Simile)
“Sevvaazhai thandaattam vanthu thaen sinthu”
Compares smooth, healthy physical form to a red banana stem ('sevvaazhai thandhu').
Nature Metaphor
“Kodiyum mella valaiyum / Siru kodiyil kani kulunga”
Uses the metaphor of a bending vine and swaying fruit to represent delicate beauty and impending marital union.
Cultural Allusion
“Thai maasam kalyaana naal kurichchu”
Refers to 'Thai maasam' (the Tamil month of Thai, starting mid-January), traditionally considered the most auspicious month for weddings.
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Trivia
Composed by the famous musical duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by veteran lyricist A. Maruthakasi, this track features traditional folk rhythms and pastoral imagery typical of 1970s Tamil village-centric cinema.
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