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Lyrics & meaning

Machane Vaangaiya

From Oru Kai Osai · 1980

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Oru Kai Osai1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Machaanae vaangaiyaa anthappuramBrother-in-law, please come to the inner chambers
Naan achchaaram podaatha koiyyaa pazhamI am a fresh guava fruit without any advance booking
Machaanae vaangaiyaa anthappuramBrother-in-law, please come to the inner chambers
Naan achchaaram podaatha koiyyaa pazhamI am a fresh guava fruit without any advance booking
Female
Chinnaiyya ennaiyyaaYoung master, what is it?
Nillaiyyaa sollaiyyaaStop, please tell me
Chinnaiyya ennaiyyaaYoung master, what is it?
Nillaiyyaa sollaiyyaaStop, please tell me
Female
Mullaikku thear thantha rasaOh king who gave a chariot for a jasmine vine
Naan ennaikkum naan unga rosaI am forever your rose
Mullaikku thear thantha rasaOh king who gave a chariot for a jasmine vine
Naan ennaikkum naan unga rosaI am forever your rose
Pinju kaththiri inji pachchadiTender eggplant, ginger chutney
Aasa munthiri azhagu sunthariDesirable cashew, beautiful maiden
Vantahen paaraai kannaalaaLook, I have come, my beloved
Female
Aalaana ponnaattam thaalaatha vetkaththilLike a grown-up young woman, in unbearable shyness
Kann moodi yaen nikkurae aahaang ohoong aagaanWhy are you standing with your eyes closed? Aahaang ohoong aagaan
Aiyyaa naalaaga naalaaga naan konda aasaikkuSir, for the desire I have nurtured day by day
Neiyyootti thee mootturaeYou are pouring ghee and fanning the fire
Naan pattu nee chittu naan pinju nee konjuI am silk, you are a bird, I am tender, you fondle me
Female
Machaanae vaangaiyaa anthappuramBrother-in-law, please come to the inner chambers
Naan achchaaram podaatha koiyyaa pazhamI am a fresh guava fruit without any advance booking
Chinnaiyya ennaiyyaaYoung master, what is it?
Nillaiyyaa yaa yaa sollaiyyaaStop, yaa yaa, please tell me
Female
Selaththu poo vaasam paaruLook at the fragrance of Salem flowers
Naan singaari ennodu aaduI am a stylish beauty, dance with me
Selaththu poo vaasam paaruLook at the fragrance of Salem flowers
Naan singaari ennodu aaduI am a stylish beauty, dance with me
Kannu eppadi kaadhu eppadiHow are my eyes? How are my ears?
Mookku eppadi moththam eppadiHow is my nose? How is everything overall?
Nalla paaru ennaththaanTake a good look at me
Female
Aaththoram thoppukku kaaththaadum neraththilIn the breeze at the grove by the riverbank
Nee mattum pogaathaiyyaa aiyyaaPlease do not go alone, sir
Poochchaandi paarththaakkaa aaththaadi aabaththuIf the bogeyman sees you, oh my, it is dangerous
Un kooda naan vaaraenyaaI will come along with you
Female
Machaanae vaangaiyaa anthappuramBrother-in-law, please come to the inner chambers
Naan achchaaram podaatha koiyyaa pazhamI am a fresh guava fruit without any advance booking
Chinnaiyya ennaiyyaaYoung master, what is it?
Nillaiyyaa yaa yaa sollaiyyaaStop, yaa yaa, please tell me
Female
Kalyaana maappillai kolam aiyyaaThe appearance of a wedding groom, sir
Kattaayam nee kaana venumYou must definitely behold it
Paakku veththala maaththi kollanumWe must exchange betel leaves and nuts
Kaattu santhanam poosi kollanumWe must apply wild sandalwood paste
Sonnaa kelu odaathaeListen to what I say, do not run away
Female
Paalodu thenodu paayodu poovellaamMilk, honey, a mat, and all flowers
Vaangiththaan nee vaikkanum aahaang ohong aahaangYou must buy and keep them ready, aahaang ohong aahaang
Aiyya viththaara kallikku paavaadai jockett-uSir, for this cunning beauty, a skirt and blouse
Ellaamae nee thaikkanumYou must stitch everything yourself
Naan pattu nee chittu naan pinju nee konjuI am silk, you are a bird, I am tender, you fondle me
Female
Machaanae ada machaanae vaangaiyaa anthappuramBrother-in-law, oh brother-in-law, please come to the inner chambers
Naan achchaaram podaatha koiyyaa pazhamI am a fresh guava fruit without any advance booking
Female
Chinnaiyya ya ennaiyyaa yaYoung master, what is it?
Nillaiyyaa yaa sollaiyyaaStop, yaa, please tell me
Chinnaiyya ennaiyyaaYoung master, what is it?
Nillaiyyaa sollaiyyaaStop, please tell me

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and seductive song from the movie Oru Kai Osai features a maiden calling out to her beloved (machean) with flirtatious endearments and playful teasing. Sung in the classic sultry style of L. R. Eswari, the protagonist compares herself to delicate fruits, flowers, and sweets, inviting her lover to join her in the inner quarters (anthappuram) and praise her beauty. Rich in folk flair and charming metaphors, the lyrics depict a playful courtship where the heroine playfully demands attention, gifts, and affection from her beloved while praising his noble character comparing him to King Pari who gave his chariot to a jasmine vine. Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyricist Muthulingam's vibrant Tamil expressions, it captures a traditional sensuous village romantic duet backdrop.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Alliteration)

Pinju kaththiri inji pachchadi

Repetition of initial consonant sound in line 9 ('Mullaikku') and line 10 ('Naan'). Also in line 13 ('Pinju kaththiri inji pachchadi').

Edhukai (Rhyming second letter)

Aasa munthiri azhagu sunthari

Rhyming second letters in consecutive phrases like 'kaththiri' and 'pachchadi', as well as 'munthiri' and 'sunthiri'.

Metaphor (Uvamaatni / Uvamai)

Naan achchaaram podaatha koiyyaa pazham

Comparing herself to an unbooked fresh guava ('achchaaram podaatha koiyyaa pazham') and a rose ('Naan ennaikkum naan unga rosa').

Allusion (Aalumaai)

Mullaikku thear thantha rasa

Reference to King Pari who offered his chariot to support a creeping jasmine plant ('Mullaikku thear thantha rasa').

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Trivia

Oru Kai Osai (1980) was written, directed by, and starred Bhagyaraj. The music composed by M. S. Viswanathan features the iconic vocal style of L. R. Eswari, famous for her seductive folk-pop dance numbers in Tamil cinema.

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