Machcha Machchiniye
From Star · 2001
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Unni Menon, Ganga Sitharasu
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Star2001
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Macha machiniyae | Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl |
| Macha machiniyae | Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl |
| Machathilae ucham kaattiniyae | You showed me the peak of fortune |
| Machiniyae macha machiniyae | Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl |
| Machathilae ucham kaattiniyae | You showed me the peak of fortune |
| Chorus | |
| {Thulli thulli ingu vilaiyaadum | Leaping and jumping, playing right here |
| Thoondil meengalae valai thedum | Fish on a hook searching for a net |
| Ulagam unakku arugil irukku | The world is right near you |
| Udan vaangalen} (2) | Come embrace it immediately |
| Male | |
| Ulagam paaipol | Like a woven mat, the world |
| Nam munnaalae virigirathae | Unrolls right before us |
| Athilae poovaai | Like flowers scattered upon it |
| Pon vinmeengal vizhugirathae | Golden stars are falling down |
| Naavil thaenaai | Like sweet honey on the tongue |
| Nam kaalangal karaigirathae | Our time melts away |
| Male | |
| Macha machiniyae | Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl |
| Macha machiniyae | Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl |
| Machathilae ucham kaattiniyae | You showed me the peak of fortune |
| Male | |
| Lkg vayasil naan | Even back at kindergarten age |
| E-p-co padithenae | I studied the Indian Penal Code |
| Vakkeelae illaamal vaathaduven | I will argue cases without needing a lawyer |
| Kaalvaasi cesar naan | I am one-quarter Caesar |
| Kaalvaasi jesus naan | I am one-quarter Jesus |
| Pirar seitha paavangal | The sins committed by others |
| Naan thaanguven | I will gladly bear them myself |
| Male | |
| Enakkoru kaadhali kittum varai | Until I find a lover of my own |
| Manasila ullathu palli arai | My bedroom exists only inside my mind |
| Thaen nilavae naan ponaalum | Even if I were to go on a honeymoon |
| Enakku kambipotta arai vendum | I would prefer a room with iron bars |
| Male | |
| Machiniyae macha machiniyae | Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl |
| Macha machiniyae | Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl |
| Macha machiniyae | Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl |
| Machathilae ucham kaattiniyae | You showed me the peak of fortune |
| Male | |
| {Thulli thulli ingu vilaiyaadum | Leaping and jumping, playing right here |
| Thoondil meengalae valai thedum | Fish on a hook searching for a net |
| Ulagam enakku arugil irukka | That the world is right near me |
| Thinam paarkkiren} (2) | I observe every single day |
| Male | |
| Ulagam paaipol | Like a woven mat, the world |
| Nam munnaalae virigirathae | Unrolls right before us |
| Athilae poovaai | Like flowers scattered upon it |
| Pon vinmeengal vizhugirathae | Golden stars are falling down |
| Naavil thaenaai | Like sweet honey on the tongue |
| Nam kaalangal karaigirathae | Our time melts away |
| Male | |
| Macha machiniyae | Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl |
| Macha machiniyae | Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl |
| Machiniyae macha machiniyae | Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl |
| Machathilae ucham kaattiniyae | You showed me the peak of fortune |
| Male | |
| Nanbargal peyar illai | My friends do not have names |
| Numberthaan avarkkundu | They only have numbers |
| Naadodi mannanpol | Like a wandering vagabond king |
| Naan vaazhuven | I will live my life |
| Male | |
| Malai engu vilumendru | Where the rain will fall |
| Mugil koottam ariyaathu | The cluster of clouds does not know |
| Athupolae en vaazhkkai | Just like that, my life |
| Idam maaruven | Will keep changing places |
| Male | |
| Penn sugam eppadi irukkum endru | Wondering how feminine pleasure feels |
| Manasukkul karpanai varuvathundu | Fancies cross through my mind |
| Anaal anantha maanaadu kaana | But to host an assembly of bliss |
| Aalillai naan illai | There is no girl, nor am I there |
| Male | |
| Machiniyae macha machiniyae | Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl |
| Machathilae uchtha kaattiniyae | You showed me the peak of fortune |
| Machiniyae machiniyae | Sister-in-law, oh sister-in-law |
| Machathilae ucham kaattiniyae | You showed me the peak of fortune |
| Male | |
| {Thulli thulli ingu vilaiyaadum | Leaping and jumping, playing right here |
| Thoondil meengalae valai thedum | Fish on a hook searching for a net |
| Ulagam enakku arugil irukka | That the world is right near me |
| Thinam paarkkiren} (2) | I observe every single day |
| Male | |
| Ulagam paaipol | Like a woven mat, the world |
| Nam munnaalae virigirathae | Unrolls right before us |
| Athilae poovaai | Like flowers scattered upon it |
| Pon vinmeengal vizhugirathae | Golden stars are falling down |
| Naavil thaenaai | Like sweet honey on the tongue |
| Nam kaalangal karaigirathae | Our time melts away |
| Male | |
| Machiniyae macha machiniyae | Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl |
| Machiniyae macha machiniyae | Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl |
| Chorus | |
| {Thulli thulli ingu vilaiyaadum | Leaping and jumping, playing right here |
| Thoondil meengalae valai thedum | Fish on a hook searching for a net |
| Ulagam unakku arugil irukku | The world is right near you |
| Udan vaangalen} (2) | Come embrace it immediately |
| Male | |
| Machiniyae ……ae…. | Sister-in-law... oh... |
| Macha machiniyae | Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl |
| Machiniyae…. macha machiniyae | Sister-in-law... oh sister-in-law |
| Chorus | |
| {Thulli thulli ingu vilaiyaadum | Leaping and jumping, playing right here |
| Thoondil meengalae valai thedum | Fish on a hook searching for a net |
| Ulagam unakku arugil irukku | The world is right near you |
| Udan vaangalen} (2) | Come embrace it immediately |
மற்றும் கங்கா சித்தரசு
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
You showed me the peak of fortune
Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl
You showed me the peak of fortune
மச்ச மச்சினியே
மச்ச மச்சினியே
மச்சத்திலே உச்சம் காட்டினியே
மச்சினியே மச்ச மச்சினியே
மச்சத்திலே உச்சம் காட்டினியே
Leaping and jumping, playing right here
Fish on a hook searching for a net
The world is right near you
Come embrace it immediately
{துள்ளி துள்ளி
இங்கு விளையாடும்
தூண்டில் மீன்களே வலை தேடும்
உலகம் உனக்கு அருகில் இருக்கு
உடன் வாங்களேன்} (2)
Like a woven mat, the world
Unrolls right before us
Like flowers scattered upon it
Golden stars are falling down
Like sweet honey on the tongue
Our time melts away
உலகம் பாய்போல்
நம் முன்னாலே விரிகிறதே
அதிலே பூவாய்
பொன் வின்மீன்கள் விழுகிறதே
நாவில் தேனாய்
நம் காலங்கள் கறைகிறதே
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
You showed me the peak of fortune
மச்ச மச்சினியே
மச்ச மச்சினியே
மச்சத்திலே உச்சம் காட்டினியே
Even back at kindergarten age
I studied the Indian Penal Code
I will argue cases without needing a lawyer
I am one-quarter Caesar
I am one-quarter Jesus
The sins committed by others
I will gladly bear them myself
எல்கேஜி வயசில் நான்
இபிகோ படித்தேனே
வக்கீலே இல்லாமல் வாதாடுவேன்
Until I find a lover of my own
My bedroom exists only inside my mind
Even if I were to go on a honeymoon
I would prefer a room with iron bars
கால்வாசி சீசர் நான்
கால்வாசி ஜிசஸ் நான்
பிறர் செய்த பாவங்கள்
நான் தாங்குவேன்
Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
You showed me the peak of fortune
எனக்கொரு காதலி கிட்டும் வரை
மனசில உள்ளது பள்ளி அறை
தேன் நிலவே நான் போனாலும்
எனக்கு கம்பிபோட்ட அறை வேண்டும்
Leaping and jumping, playing right here
Fish on a hook searching for a net
That the world is right near me
I observe every single day
மச்சினியே மச்ச மச்சினியே
மச்ச மச்சினியே
மச்ச மச்சினியே
மச்சத்திலே உச்சம் காட்டினியே
Like a woven mat, the world
Unrolls right before us
Like flowers scattered upon it
Golden stars are falling down
Like sweet honey on the tongue
Our time melts away
{துள்ளி துள்ளி
இங்கு விளையாடும்
தூண்டில் மீன்களே வலை தேடும்
உலகம் எனக்கு அருகில் இருக்கு
தினம் பாற்கிறேன்} (2)
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl
You showed me the peak of fortune
உலகம் பாய்போல்
நம் முன்னாலே விரிகிறதே
அதிலே பூவாய்
பொன் வின்மீன்கள் விழுகிறதே
நாவில் தேனாய்
நம் காலங்கள் கறைகிறதே
My friends do not have names
They only have numbers
Like a wandering vagabond king
I will live my life
மச்ச மச்சினியே
மச்ச மச்சினியே
மச்சினியே மச்ச மச்சினியே
மச்சத்திலே உச்சம் காட்டினியே
Where the rain will fall
The cluster of clouds does not know
Just like that, my life
Will keep changing places
நண்பர்கள் பெயர் இல்லை
நம்பர்தான் அவர்க்குண்டு
நாடோடி மன்னன்போல்
நான் வாழுவேன்
Wondering how feminine pleasure feels
Fancies cross through my mind
But to host an assembly of bliss
There is no girl, nor am I there
மழை எங்கு விழுமென்று
முகில் கூட்டம் அரியாது
அதுபோலே என் வாழ்க்கை
இடம் மாருவேன்
Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl
You showed me the peak of fortune
Sister-in-law, oh sister-in-law
You showed me the peak of fortune
பெண் சுகம் எப்படி இருக்கும் என்று
மனசுக்குள் கற்பனை வருவதுண்டு
ஆனால் ஆனந்த மானாடு காண
ஆளில்லை நான் இல்லை
Leaping and jumping, playing right here
Fish on a hook searching for a net
That the world is right near me
I observe every single day
மச்சினியே மச்ச மச்சினியே
மச்சத்திலே உச்சம் காட்டினியே
மச்சினியே மச்சினியே
மச்சத்திலே உச்சம் காட்டினியே
Like a woven mat, the world
Unrolls right before us
Like flowers scattered upon it
Golden stars are falling down
Like sweet honey on the tongue
Our time melts away
{துள்ளி துள்ளி
இங்கு விளையாடும்
தூண்டில் மீன்களே வலை தேடும்
உலகம் எனக்கு அருகில் இருக்கு
தினம் பாற்கிறேன்} (2)
Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl
Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl
உலகம் பாய்போல்
நம் முன்னாலே விரிகிறதே
அதிலே பூவாய்
பொன் வின்மீன்கள் விழுகிறதே
நாவில் தேனாய்
நம் காலங்கள் கறைகிறதே
Leaping and jumping, playing right here
Fish on a hook searching for a net
The world is right near you
Come embrace it immediately
மச்சினியே மச்ச மச்சினியே
மச்சினியே மச்ச மச்சினியே
Sister-in-law... oh...
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Sister-in-law... oh sister-in-law
{துள்ளி துள்ளி
இங்கு விளையாடும்
தூண்டில் மீன்களே வலை தேடும்
உலகம் உனக்கு அருகில் இருக்கு
உடன் வாங்களேன்} (2)
Leaping and jumping, playing right here
Fish on a hook searching for a net
The world is right near you
Come embrace it immediately
மச்சினியே..ஏ....
மச்ச மச்சினியே....
மச்சினியே..மச்ச மச்சினியே....
{துள்ளி துள்ளி
இங்கு விளையாடும்
தூண்டில் மீன்களே வலை தேடும்
உலகம் உனக்கு அருகில் இருக்கு
உடன் வாங்களேன்} (2)
Macha machiniyae
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Macha machiniyae
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Machathilae ucham kaattiniyae
You showed me the peak of fortune
Machiniyae macha machiniyae
Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl
Machathilae ucham kaattiniyae
You showed me the peak of fortune
{Thulli thulli ingu vilaiyaadum
Leaping and jumping, playing right here
Thoondil meengalae valai thedum
Fish on a hook searching for a net
Ulagam unakku arugil irukku
The world is right near you
Udan vaangalen} (2)
Come embrace it immediately
Ulagam paaipol
Like a woven mat, the world
Nam munnaalae virigirathae
Unrolls right before us
Athilae poovaai
Like flowers scattered upon it
Pon vinmeengal vizhugirathae
Golden stars are falling down
Naavil thaenaai
Like sweet honey on the tongue
Nam kaalangal karaigirathae
Our time melts away
Macha machiniyae
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Macha machiniyae
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Machathilae ucham kaattiniyae
You showed me the peak of fortune
Lkg vayasil naan
Even back at kindergarten age
E-p-co padithenae
I studied the Indian Penal Code
Vakkeelae illaamal vaathaduven
I will argue cases without needing a lawyer
Kaalvaasi cesar naan
I am one-quarter Caesar
Kaalvaasi jesus naan
I am one-quarter Jesus
Pirar seitha paavangal
The sins committed by others
Naan thaanguven
I will gladly bear them myself
Enakkoru kaadhali kittum varai
Until I find a lover of my own
Manasila ullathu palli arai
My bedroom exists only inside my mind
Thaen nilavae naan ponaalum
Even if I were to go on a honeymoon
Enakku kambipotta arai vendum
I would prefer a room with iron bars
Machiniyae macha machiniyae
Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl
Macha machiniyae
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Macha machiniyae
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Machathilae ucham kaattiniyae
You showed me the peak of fortune
{Thulli thulli ingu vilaiyaadum
Leaping and jumping, playing right here
Thoondil meengalae valai thedum
Fish on a hook searching for a net
Ulagam enakku arugil irukka
That the world is right near me
Thinam paarkkiren} (2)
I observe every single day
Ulagam paaipol
Like a woven mat, the world
Nam munnaalae virigirathae
Unrolls right before us
Athilae poovaai
Like flowers scattered upon it
Pon vinmeengal vizhugirathae
Golden stars are falling down
Naavil thaenaai
Like sweet honey on the tongue
Nam kaalangal karaigirathae
Our time melts away
Macha machiniyae
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Macha machiniyae
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Machiniyae macha machiniyae
Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl
Machathilae ucham kaattiniyae
You showed me the peak of fortune
Nanbargal peyar illai
My friends do not have names
Numberthaan avarkkundu
They only have numbers
Naadodi mannanpol
Like a wandering vagabond king
Naan vaazhuven
I will live my life
Malai engu vilumendru
Where the rain will fall
Mugil koottam ariyaathu
The cluster of clouds does not know
Athupolae en vaazhkkai
Just like that, my life
Idam maaruven
Will keep changing places
Penn sugam eppadi irukkum endru
Wondering how feminine pleasure feels
Manasukkul karpanai varuvathundu
Fancies cross through my mind
Anaal anantha maanaadu kaana
But to host an assembly of bliss
Aalillai naan illai
There is no girl, nor am I there
Machiniyae macha machiniyae
Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl
Machathilae uchtha kaattiniyae
You showed me the peak of fortune
Machiniyae machiniyae
Sister-in-law, oh sister-in-law
Machathilae ucham kaattiniyae
You showed me the peak of fortune
{Thulli thulli ingu vilaiyaadum
Leaping and jumping, playing right here
Thoondil meengalae valai thedum
Fish on a hook searching for a net
Ulagam enakku arugil irukka
That the world is right near me
Thinam paarkkiren} (2)
I observe every single day
Ulagam paaipol
Like a woven mat, the world
Nam munnaalae virigirathae
Unrolls right before us
Athilae poovaai
Like flowers scattered upon it
Pon vinmeengal vizhugirathae
Golden stars are falling down
Naavil thaenaai
Like sweet honey on the tongue
Nam kaalangal karaigirathae
Our time melts away
Machiniyae macha machiniyae
Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl
Machiniyae macha machiniyae
Sister-in-law, oh my sweet girl
{Thulli thulli ingu vilaiyaadum
Leaping and jumping, playing right here
Thoondil meengalae valai thedum
Fish on a hook searching for a net
Ulagam unakku arugil irukku
The world is right near you
Udan vaangalen} (2)
Come embrace it immediately
Machiniyae ……ae….
Sister-in-law... oh...
Macha machiniyae
Oh sister-in-law, my sweet girl
Machiniyae…. macha machiniyae
Sister-in-law... oh sister-in-law
{Thulli thulli ingu vilaiyaadum
Leaping and jumping, playing right here
Thoondil meengalae valai thedum
Fish on a hook searching for a net
Ulagam unakku arugil irukku
The world is right near you
Udan vaangalen} (2)
Come embrace it immediately
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Macha Machiniyae from the movie Star (2001) is an upbeat, carefree track celebrating youth, independence, and a bohemian philosophy of life. The hero presents himself as an eccentric wanderer—a clever rebel who understands law yet lives like a free-spirited nomad, combining ruler-like swagger (Caesar) with self-sacrificing altruism (Jesus). Through lively wordplay, he acknowledges his single status and playful longings while embracing the unpredictable nature of his journey. The lyrics use vivid nature imagery to convey the passage of time and the beauty of living in the present. Comparing the world to a mat unrolling under falling stars and youth to honey dissolving on the tongue, lyricist Vairamuthu captures an infectious zest for life, urging the listener to grab opportunities and enjoy the moment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Ulagam paaipol”
Compares the world unrolling before us to a mat ('Ulagam paaipol nam munnaalae virigirathae') and time dissolving to honey on the tongue ('Naavil thaenaai nam kaalangal karaigirathae').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaalvaasi cesar naan, Kaalvaasi jesus naan”
The protagonist directly identifies himself as partially Caesar and partially Jesus to express his complex persona of authority and sacrifice.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Emonai & Ethirai)
“Machathilae ucham kaattiniyae”
Playful use of rhyming and soft labial/nasal sounds with 'Macha', 'Machiniyae', 'Machathilae', and 'Ucham'.
Did you know?
Trivia
The track was composed by A.R. Rahman for the 2001 film 'Star' starring Prashanth and Jyothika. Sung by Unni Menon and Ganga, the song features energetic acoustic and rhythmic arrangements characteristic of Rahman's turn-of-the-millennium pop-fusion style.
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