- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, S. N. Surendar
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Neram Nalla Neram
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Machchaanae aarumugam
Poo vachchaanae yaezhu mozham
Machchaanae aarumugam
Poo vachchaanae yaezhu mozham
Neththaikku saamaththilae….ae….ae….ae…
Ooththitta vegaththilae….ae….ae…ae…
Aaduthu paaru ada annaaththae
Paakkira summaa ingae ennaaththae
Machchaanae aarumugam
Poo vachchaanae yaezhu mozham
Aalaana kaalanthottu
Niththam niththam kannaalanthaan
Male :Paththini thangamadi thangam
Kaththaama oorakoottu konjum
Paaraattu koottaththilae
Karpa paththi pesa poraen
Iththoda ettu vayasaachchu
Eththanai kannu pattu pochchu
Sollaathae aasai veliyae
Mayakkam varu killaadi aaluyadiyo…ae…ae…
Sollaathae aasai veliyae
Mayakkam varu killaadi aaluyadiyo…aei
Adhu edukka innum undu maelum undu
Enna paththi naanae soll vetkkam
Machchaanae aarumugam
Poo vachchaanae yaezhu mozham
Neththaikku saamaththilae….ae….ae….ae…
Ooththitta vegaththilae….ae….ae…ae…
Aaduthu paaru ada annaaththae
Paakkira summaa ingae ennaaththae
Machchaanae aarumugam
Poo vachchaanae yaezhu mozham
Annaennu solla
Oru Aalukooda ooril illai
Oorellam sontham pantham thaanga
Yaaroda pesurathu ponga
Ennoda saerththu
Ippa eththanai per sollipudu
Markettu rompa yaeri pochchu
Kettaalae ninnu pogum moochchu
Ellaarkkum aadi paadaththaan
Thavairunthu ponnaaga vanthu poranthaen
Ellaarkkum aadi paadaththaan
Thavairunthu ponnaaga vanthu poranthaen
Adadadaa ammaa thaayae unthan anbu
Endrum endrum engalukku thevai
Machchaanae aarumugam
Poo vachchaanae yaezhu mozham
Neththaikku saamaththilae….ae….ae….ae…
Ooththitta vegaththilae….ae….ae…ae…
Aaduthu paaru
Male :Hae hae
Female :Ada annaaththae
Male :Hae hae
Female :Paakkira summaa
Male :Hae hae
Female :Ingae ennaaththae
Aaduthu paaru
Male :Hae hae
Female :Ada annaaththae
Paakkira summaa ingae ennaaththae
My sweetheart Arumugam,
Adorned my hair with seven yards of flowers!
My sweetheart Arumugam,
Adorned my hair with seven yards of flowers!
Last night at the stroke of midnight... ey... ey... ey...
In the dizzy rush of drinks poured... ey... ey... ey...
Look at it sway! Hey, don't look up!
What are you simply staring at here?
My sweetheart Arumugam,
Adorned my hair with seven yards of flowers!
Ever since I came of age,
Every single day brings a new lover!
Male: She is pure gold, a virtuous treasure!
Gather the whole town quietly, my darling!
In a gathering that honors me,
I am going to speak about fidelity!
It has been eight years since then,
How many evil eyes have fallen upon me!
Don't speak of your desires out loud,
It makes heads spin, you clever woman... ey... ey...
Don't speak of your desires out loud,
It makes heads spin, you clever woman... hey!
There is still so much more to enjoy!
I feel shy to praise myself!
My sweetheart Arumugam,
Adorned my hair with seven yards of flowers!
Last night at the stroke of midnight... ey... ey... ey...
In the dizzy rush of drinks poured... ey... ey... ey...
Look at it sway! Hey, don't look up!
What are you simply staring at here?
My sweetheart Arumugam,
Adorned my hair with seven yards of flowers!
To call someone a brother,
There is not a single man left in this town!
The whole town acts like they're my suitors,
Whom am I even supposed to speak to? Go on!
Counting me in as well,
Just tell me how many men there are!
My demand has skyrocketed so high,
Just hearing my price will take your breath away!
Just to dance and sing for everyone,
I prayed hard and was born as a woman!
Just to dance and sing for everyone,
I prayed hard and was born as a woman!
Oh my gracious lady, your affection...
Is what we need forever and always!
My sweetheart Arumugam,
Adorned my hair with seven yards of flowers!
Last night at the stroke of midnight... ey... ey... ey...
In the dizzy rush of drinks poured... ey... ey... ey...
Look at it sway!
Male: Hey hey!
Female: Hey, don't look up!
Male: Hey hey!
Female: Why are you simply staring,
Male: Hey hey!
Female: What are you looking at here?
Look at it sway!
Male: Hey hey!
Female: Hey, don't look up!
What are you simply staring at here?
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This lighthearted and energetic folk duet features lively banter between the lead performers. The woman playfully sings about her beloved Arumugam buying her long strands of flowers, her popularity among the townspeople, and her self-proclaimed destiny to entertain others through song and dance. The male speaker interjects with praise for her virtues while teasingly telling her not to boast too much about her charms.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Machchaanae aarumugam / Poo vachchaanae yaezhu mozham”
The second consonant 'ch' matches across lines: 'Machchaanae' and 'Vachchaanae'.
Monae (First-letter Alliteration)
“Aalaana kaalanthottu / Annaennu solla”
The opening sound 'A' repeats in 'Aalaana' and 'Annaennu'.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Poo vachchaanae yaezhu mozham”
Exaggerating the length of flowers adorned ('seven cubits') to emphasize affection and flair.
Did you know?
Trivia
This track from 'Neram Nalla Neram' (1984) showcases rural Tamil folk rhythm (Dappankuthu) style lyrics written by veteran poet Muthulingam, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of village street plays and celebrations.
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