Malaiyuru
From Mambattiyan · 2011
- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Megha, Janani, Srivardhini, Ritu, S. Thaman
- Music director
- S. Thaman
- Details
- Mambattiyan2011
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ada maamoi..ye ye ye ye yee | Oh uncle.. ye ye ye ye yee |
| Chorus | |
| {Dada dada dadadada | {Dada dada dadadada |
| Mambatiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan |
| Dada dada dadadada | Dada dada dadadada |
| Mambatiyan ada mambattiyan} (2) | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan} (2) |
| Female | |
| Malaiyuru nattaama | Village head of the mountain town, |
| Manasa kaatu poottaama | Did you lock your heart like a wild forest? |
| Unna pola yaarum illa maama.. | There is no one like you, uncle.. |
| Thanjaavuru raasatha | The princess of Thanjavur |
| Thaaralama thanthaanga | Was given generously, |
| Manasukkulla evannum illa aama.. | There is no other man in my heart, yes.. |
| Male | |
| Naan minnala pidikka thaanae | I am going with a net |
| Oru valaiya kondu poren.. | Just to catch lightning.. |
| Adi meen pudikka maan pudikka | Hey girl, I have no desire |
| Manasu illa podi | To catch fish or deer, go away! |
| Naan vettai yaada thaanae | I am taking a spear |
| Oru vela kondu poren.. | Just to go hunting.. |
| Adi poo parikka thaen edukka | Hey girl, I have no time |
| Pozhuthu illa podi | To pick flowers or gather honey, go away! |
| Female | |
| Thottathellam dhool parakkudhu | Everything he touches turns to dust, |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Ettu thikkum kodi parakkudhu | His flag flies in all eight directions, |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Ketavudan kalakalakkuthu | Upon hearing his name, things rattle with fear, |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Paarthavudan padappadakkudhu | Upon seeing him, hearts flutter, |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Female | |
| Malaiyuru nattaama | Village head of the mountain town, |
| Manasa kaatu poottaama | Did you lock your heart like a wild forest? |
| Unna pola yaarum illa maama.. | There is no one like you, uncle.. |
| Thanjaavuru raasatha | The princess of Thanjavur |
| Thaaralama thanthaanga | Was given generously, |
| Manasukkulla evannum illa aama.. | There is no other man in my heart, yes.. |
| Female | |
| Ada maamoi..ye ye ye ye yee | Oh uncle.. ye ye ye ye yee |
| Podu | Play it! |
| Thadapuda thadapuda paarthanga | They looked around with grandeur, |
| Ungala thaedi vandhenga | And came searching for you, |
| Everywhere I am looking for you maama.. | Everywhere I am looking for you uncle.. |
| Siripudan siripudan vandheenga | You came with a smile, |
| Neruppu pola paartheenga | And looked at me like fire, |
| How long do I waiting for you maama.. | How long do I wait for you uncle.. |
| Female | |
| Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku | Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku |
| Nataku nataku nataku | Nataku nataku nataku |
| Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku | Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku |
| Nataku nataku nataku | Nataku nataku nataku |
| Chorus :Podae..hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey | Chorus: Hit it! Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey |
| Female :Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku | Female: Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku |
| Nataku nataku nataku | Nataku nataku nataku |
| Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku | Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku |
| Nataku nataku nataku | Nataku nataku nataku |
| Chorus :Podae…hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey | Chorus: Hit it! Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey |
| Female | |
| Panju sela ennaanga | They talked about cotton sarees, |
| Paththa vekka vanthaanga.. | They came to ignite a spark.. |
| Yaaraiyumae thoda vidala naanga.. | We did not let anyone touch us.. |
| Etti innu paarthenga | I leaned out and looked further, |
| Sattiyama thothaengaa.. | Swear on truth, I lost my heart.. |
| Nenjukullae olichu vaipen vaangaa.. | Come, I will keep you hidden inside my heart.. |
| Male | |
| Naan kattu aruvi pola | Like a wild forest waterfall, |
| Oru kaaranamaa poren.. | I am going for a purpose.. |
| Adi pattaam poochi pudichi | Hey girl, I have no wish |
| Rasikka aasai illa podi.. | To catch butterflies and admire them, go away! |
| Naan naattu vediya pola | Like a country bomb, |
| Oru visaiya thoda poren.. | I am going to hit the trigger.. |
| Un veetukkulla adangi nikka | Hey girl, I have no thoughts |
| Nenappu illa podi.. | To stay contained inside your house, go away! |
| Female | |
| Thottathellam dhool parakkudhu | Everything he touches turns to dust, |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Ettu thikkum kodi parakkudhu | His flag flies in all eight directions, |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Ketavudan kalakalakkuthu | Upon hearing his name, things rattle with fear, |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Paarthavudan padappadakkudhu | Upon seeing him, hearts flutter, |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Female | |
| Ada maamoi..ye ye ye ye yee | Oh uncle.. ye ye ye ye yee |
| Podu… | Play it! |
| Female | |
| Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku | Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku |
| Nataku nataku nataku | Nataku nataku nataku |
| Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku | Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku |
| Nataku nataku nataku | Nataku nataku nataku |
| Chorus :Podae..hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey | Chorus: Hit it! Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey |
| Female :Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku | Female: Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku |
| Nataku nataku nataku | Nataku nataku nataku |
| Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku | Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku |
| Nataku nataku nataku | Nataku nataku nataku |
| Chorus :Podae…hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey | Chorus: Hit it! Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey |
| Female | |
| Paarthalum pulithaan | Even when sitting, he is a tiger, |
| Paanjaalum pulithaan | Even when pouncing, he is a tiger, |
| Unakku mattum | Only for you, |
| Virunthu vaippen maamaa.. | I will serve a feast, uncle.. |
| Veeraadhi veeran nee | You are the bravest among the brave, |
| Sooraadhi sooran nee.. | You are the hero among heroes.. |
| Ennakkum mattum kedaikannum | Only I should win you, |
| Nee aamaa.. | Yes, indeed.. |
| Male | |
| Naan aiyanaara pola | Like Lord Ayyanar, |
| Oru kaavalukku poren.. | I am going out to guard and protect.. |
| Ippa neiya ooththi soru thinga | Right now, I don't have time |
| Neram illa podi.. | To pour ghee and eat rice, go away! |
| Naan madura veeran pola | Like Madurai Veeran, |
| Oru kolgaiyoda poren | I am going with a principle.. |
| Unna kaadhalikka kaipidikka | I don't have time right now |
| Kaalam illa podi.. | To love you or hold your hand, go away! |
| Female | |
| Thottathellam dhool parakkudhu | Everything he touches turns to dust, |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Ettu thikkum kodi parakkudhu | His flag flies in all eight directions, |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Ketavudan kalakalakkuthu | Upon hearing his name, things rattle with fear, |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Paarthavudan padappadakkudhu | Upon seeing him, hearts flutter, |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
| Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan | Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan! |
அட மாமோய்.....ஈ....ஈ.....
Oh uncle.. ye ye ye ye yee
டட டட ட டடடடா
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
டட டட ட டடடடா
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
{Dada dada dadadada
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan
Dada dada dadadada
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan} (2)
டட டட ட டடடடா
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
டட டட ட டடடடா
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
Village head of the mountain town,
Did you lock your heart like a wild forest?
There is no one like you, uncle..
The princess of Thanjavur
Was given generously,
There is no other man in my heart, yes..
மலையூறு நாட்டாம
மனச காட்டு பூட்டாம
உன்னை போல யாரும் இல்ல மாமா
I am going with a net
Just to catch lightning..
Hey girl, I have no desire
To catch fish or deer, go away!
I am taking a spear
Just to go hunting..
Hey girl, I have no time
To pick flowers or gather honey, go away!
தஞ்சாவூரு ராசாவ
தாராளமா தந்தாங்க
மனசுக்குள்ள எவனும் இல்ல ஆமா
Everything he touches turns to dust,
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
His flag flies in all eight directions,
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Upon hearing his name, things rattle with fear,
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Upon seeing him, hearts flutter,
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
நான் மின்னால பிடிக்க தானே
ஒரு வலைய கொண்டு போறேன்
அடி மீன் புடிக்க மான் புடிக்க
மனசு இல்ல போடி
Village head of the mountain town,
Did you lock your heart like a wild forest?
There is no one like you, uncle..
The princess of Thanjavur
Was given generously,
There is no other man in my heart, yes..
நான் வேட்டையாட தானே
ஒரு வேல கொண்டு போறேன்
அடி பூ பறிக்க தேன் எடுக்க
பொழுது இல்ல போடி
Oh uncle.. ye ye ye ye yee
Play it!
They looked around with grandeur,
And came searching for you,
Everywhere I am looking for you uncle..
You came with a smile,
And looked at me like fire,
How long do I wait for you uncle..
தொட்டதெல்லாம் தூள் பறக்கும்
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
எட்டு திக்கும் கொடி பறக்குது
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
கேட்டவுடன் கலகலக்குது
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
பார்த்தவுடன் படபடக்குது
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku
Nataku nataku nataku
Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku
Nataku nataku nataku
Chorus: Hit it! Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey
Female: Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku
Nataku nataku nataku
Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku
Nataku nataku nataku
Chorus: Hit it! Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
They talked about cotton sarees,
They came to ignite a spark..
We did not let anyone touch us..
I leaned out and looked further,
Swear on truth, I lost my heart..
Come, I will keep you hidden inside my heart..
மலையூறு நாட்டாம
மனச காட்டு பூட்டாம
உன்ன போல யாரும் இல்ல மாமா
Like a wild forest waterfall,
I am going for a purpose..
Hey girl, I have no wish
To catch butterflies and admire them, go away!
Like a country bomb,
I am going to hit the trigger..
Hey girl, I have no thoughts
To stay contained inside your house, go away!
தஞ்சாவூரு ராசாவ
தாராளமா தந்தாங்க
மனசுக்குள்ள எவனும் இல்ல ஆமா
Everything he touches turns to dust,
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
His flag flies in all eight directions,
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Upon hearing his name, things rattle with fear,
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Upon seeing him, hearts flutter,
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
Oh uncle.. ye ye ye ye yee
Play it!
அட மாமோய்.......ஈ.....ஈ....
குழு :
போடு
Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku
Nataku nataku nataku
Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku
Nataku nataku nataku
Chorus: Hit it! Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey
Female: Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku
Nataku nataku nataku
Thandaku nataku nataku nataku nataku
Nataku nataku nataku
Chorus: Hit it! Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey
தடபுட தடபுட பார்த்தாங்க
உங்கள தேடி வந்தேங்க
எவெரி வேர் ஐ ஆம் லுக்கிங்
பார் யூ மாமா
Even when sitting, he is a tiger,
Even when pouncing, he is a tiger,
Only for you,
I will serve a feast, uncle..
You are the bravest among the brave,
You are the hero among heroes..
Only I should win you,
Yes, indeed..
சிரிப்புடன் சிரிப்புடன் வந்தேங்க
நெருப்பு போல பார்த்தீங்க
ஹவ் லாங் டூ ஐ வெயிட்டிங்
பார் யூ மாமா
Like Lord Ayyanar,
I am going out to guard and protect..
Right now, I don't have time
To pour ghee and eat rice, go away!
Like Madurai Veeran,
I am going with a principle..
I don't have time right now
To love you or hold your hand, go away!
தண்டக்கு நட்டக்கு
நட்டக்கு நட்டக்கு
நட்டக்கு நட்டக்கு நட்டக்கு
தண்டக்கு நட்டக்கு
நட்டக்கு நட்டக்கு
நட்டக்கு நட்டக்கு நட்டக்கு
Everything he touches turns to dust,
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
His flag flies in all eight directions,
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Upon hearing his name, things rattle with fear,
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Upon seeing him, hearts flutter,
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
போடே....
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
போடே....
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
பஞ்சு செல என்னாங்க
பத்த வைக்க வந்தாங்க
யாரையுமே தொடவிடல நாங்க
எட்டி இன்னு பார்த்தேங்க
சத்தியமா தொட்டேங்க
நெஞ்சுக்குள்ள
ஒளிச்சு வைப்பேன் வாங்க
நான் காட்டு அருவி போல
ஒரு காரணமா போறேன்
அடி பட்டாம் பூச்சி புடிச்சு ரசிக்க
ஆசை இல்ல போடி
நான் நாட்டு வெடிய போல
ஒரு விசைய தொட போறேன்
உன் வீட்டுக்குள்ள அடங்கி நிக்க
நெனப்பு இல்ல போடி
தொட்டதெல்லாம் தூள் பறக்கும்
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
எட்டு திக்கும் கொடி பறக்குது
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
கேட்டவுடன் கலகலக்குது
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
பார்த்தவுடன் படபடக்குது
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
அட மாமோய்....ஈ....ஈ.....
குழு :
போடே
பார்த்தாலும் புலிதான்
பாஞ்சாலும் புலிதான்
உனக்கு மட்டும் இருந்து
வைப்பேன் மாமா
வீராதி வீரன் நீ
சூராதி சூரன் நீ
எனக்கும் மட்டும்
கெடைக்கணும் நீ ஆமா
நான் ஐயனார போல
ஒரு காவலுக்கு போறேன்
இப்ப நெய்ய ஊத்தி சோறு திங்க
நேரம் இல்ல போடி
நான் மதுர வீரன் போல
ஒரு கொள்கையோட போறேன்
உன்ன காதலிக்க கைபிடிக்க
காலம் இல்ல போடி
தொட்டதெல்லாம் தூள் பறக்கும்
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
எட்டு திக்கும் கொடி பறக்குது
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
கேட்டவுடன் கலகலக்குது
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
பார்த்தவுடன் படபடக்குது
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
மம்பட்டியான் அட மம்பட்டியான்
Ada maamoi..ye ye ye ye yee
Oh uncle.. ye ye ye ye yee
{Dada dada dadadada
{Dada dada dadadada
Mambatiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan
Dada dada dadadada
Dada dada dadadada
Mambatiyan ada mambattiyan} (2)
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan} (2)
Malaiyuru nattaama
Village head of the mountain town,
Manasa kaatu poottaama
Did you lock your heart like a wild forest?
Unna pola yaarum illa maama..
There is no one like you, uncle..
Thanjaavuru raasatha
The princess of Thanjavur
Thaaralama thanthaanga
Was given generously,
Manasukkulla evannum illa aama..
There is no other man in my heart, yes..
Naan minnala pidikka thaanae
I am going with a net
Oru valaiya kondu poren..
Just to catch lightning..
Adi meen pudikka maan pudikka
Hey girl, I have no desire
Manasu illa podi
To catch fish or deer, go away!
Naan vettai yaada thaanae
I am taking a spear
Oru vela kondu poren..
Just to go hunting..
Adi poo parikka thaen edukka
Hey girl, I have no time
Pozhuthu illa podi
To pick flowers or gather honey, go away!
Thottathellam dhool parakkudhu
Everything he touches turns to dust,
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Ettu thikkum kodi parakkudhu
His flag flies in all eight directions,
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Ketavudan kalakalakkuthu
Upon hearing his name, things rattle with fear,
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Paarthavudan padappadakkudhu
Upon seeing him, hearts flutter,
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Malaiyuru nattaama
Village head of the mountain town,
Manasa kaatu poottaama
Did you lock your heart like a wild forest?
Unna pola yaarum illa maama..
There is no one like you, uncle..
Thanjaavuru raasatha
The princess of Thanjavur
Thaaralama thanthaanga
Was given generously,
Manasukkulla evannum illa aama..
There is no other man in my heart, yes..
Ada maamoi..ye ye ye ye yee
Oh uncle.. ye ye ye ye yee
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Thadapuda thadapuda paarthanga
They looked around with grandeur,
Ungala thaedi vandhenga
And came searching for you,
Everywhere I am looking for you maama..
Everywhere I am looking for you uncle..
Siripudan siripudan vandheenga
You came with a smile,
Neruppu pola paartheenga
And looked at me like fire,
How long do I waiting for you maama..
How long do I wait for you uncle..
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Panju sela ennaanga
They talked about cotton sarees,
Paththa vekka vanthaanga..
They came to ignite a spark..
Yaaraiyumae thoda vidala naanga..
We did not let anyone touch us..
Etti innu paarthenga
I leaned out and looked further,
Sattiyama thothaengaa..
Swear on truth, I lost my heart..
Nenjukullae olichu vaipen vaangaa..
Come, I will keep you hidden inside my heart..
Naan kattu aruvi pola
Like a wild forest waterfall,
Oru kaaranamaa poren..
I am going for a purpose..
Adi pattaam poochi pudichi
Hey girl, I have no wish
Rasikka aasai illa podi..
To catch butterflies and admire them, go away!
Naan naattu vediya pola
Like a country bomb,
Oru visaiya thoda poren..
I am going to hit the trigger..
Un veetukkulla adangi nikka
Hey girl, I have no thoughts
Nenappu illa podi..
To stay contained inside your house, go away!
Thottathellam dhool parakkudhu
Everything he touches turns to dust,
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Ettu thikkum kodi parakkudhu
His flag flies in all eight directions,
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Ketavudan kalakalakkuthu
Upon hearing his name, things rattle with fear,
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Paarthavudan padappadakkudhu
Upon seeing him, hearts flutter,
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Ada maamoi..ye ye ye ye yee
Oh uncle.. ye ye ye ye yee
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Paarthalum pulithaan
Even when sitting, he is a tiger,
Paanjaalum pulithaan
Even when pouncing, he is a tiger,
Unakku mattum
Only for you,
Virunthu vaippen maamaa..
I will serve a feast, uncle..
Veeraadhi veeran nee
You are the bravest among the brave,
Sooraadhi sooran nee..
You are the hero among heroes..
Ennakkum mattum kedaikannum
Only I should win you,
Nee aamaa..
Yes, indeed..
Naan aiyanaara pola
Like Lord Ayyanar,
Oru kaavalukku poren..
I am going out to guard and protect..
Ippa neiya ooththi soru thinga
Right now, I don't have time
Neram illa podi..
To pour ghee and eat rice, go away!
Naan madura veeran pola
Like Madurai Veeran,
Oru kolgaiyoda poren
I am going with a principle..
Unna kaadhalikka kaipidikka
I don't have time right now
Kaalam illa podi..
To love you or hold your hand, go away!
Thottathellam dhool parakkudhu
Everything he touches turns to dust,
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Ettu thikkum kodi parakkudhu
His flag flies in all eight directions,
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Ketavudan kalakalakkuthu
Upon hearing his name, things rattle with fear,
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Paarthavudan padappadakkudhu
Upon seeing him, hearts flutter,
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Mambattiyan ada mambattiyan
Mambattiyan, oh Mambattiyan!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic duet features a conversation between the robin-hood-like hero Mambattiyan and a woman enamored by his bravery and charm. The heroine praises his valour, declaring that he is an unmatched hero worthy of her heart, and expresses her desire to be with him and care for him.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Naan kattu aruvi pola”
Comparing himself to a wild mountain waterfall ('kattu aruvi pola') to emphasize his unstoppable, untamed nature.
Simile (Upamai)
“Naan aiyanaara pola”
Comparing himself to guardian deities Ayyanar and Madurai Veeran to highlight his duty-bound nature.
Etukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Thottathellam dhool parakkudhu / Ettu thikkum kodi parakkudhu”
Matching of the second consonant sound 't' in 'Thottathellam' and 'Ettu'.
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Trivia
This track is from the 2011 film 'Mambattiyan', which is a remake of the iconic 1983 classic 'Malayoor Mambattiyan'. The 2011 soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, retaining the folk-infused spirit of the original character based on a legendary real-life Robin Hood figure from Tamil Nadu.
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