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Lyrics & meaning

Mama Mama Marikozhunthu

From Sorgathin Thirappu Vizha · 1981

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Sorgathin Thirappu Vizha1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Female
Mama mama mama ama marikozhuntheUncle, uncle, uncle, my sweet marjoram flower
Nee malaiyile kudukanum antha virundhuYou must give that feast in the evening
Male :HaiMale: Hey!
Female :Mama mama mama ama marikozhuntheFemale: Uncle, uncle, uncle, my sweet marjoram flower
Nee malaiyile kudukanum antha virundhuYou must give that feast in the evening
Male
Vaama vaama aadi asanjiCome, my dear, swaying gently
Vaama vaama aadi asanjiCome, my dear, swaying gently
Ipo vaadaiyile thavikuthu intha manasuNow this heart yearns in the chilly northern wind
Female
Mama mama mama ama marikozhuntheUncle, uncle, uncle, my sweet marjoram flower
Nee malaiyile kudukanum antha virundhuYou must give that feast in the evening
Female
Thookam pidikalaye kattazhaganSleep does not come to me, my handsome man
Thollodu saeralaiyeBecause I haven't embraced your shoulders
Thookam pidikalaye kattazhaganSleep does not come to me, my handsome man
Thollodu saeralaiyeBecause I haven't embraced your shoulders
Aasaiyile kaatilitu maiyumittenWith deep desire, I lay on the bed and applied eye cosmetics
Vetkaam vittu kaathirunthen neeyum varallaeShedding my shyness I waited, but you didn't show up
Naan potta kattilukum yogam varallaeEven the bed I laid out had no good fortune
Male
Saelai thandhaen ravikai thandhaenI gave you a saree, I gave you a blouse
Jolly panna nenaichu vandhenI came planning to enjoy a happy time
Asathiyile thoongiputendi en kannaattiDue to sheer fatigue I fell asleep, my dear wife
Adutha naalil varisai veipendiI will present you with marital gifts tomorrow
Female
Mama mama mama ama marikozhuntheUncle, uncle, uncle, my sweet marjoram flower
Nee malaiyile kudukanum antha virundhuYou must give that feast in the evening
Male
Vaama vaama aadi asanjiCome, my dear, swaying gently
Ipo vaadaiyile thavikuthu intha manasuNow this heart yearns in the chilly northern wind
Female
Paalum pazham irukuThere is milk and fruit available
Pakathilae pappa un azhagirukuBeside me, my baby, is your radiant beauty
Paalum pazham irukuThere is milk and fruit available
Pakathilae pappa un azhagirukuBeside me, my baby, is your radiant beauty
Kaathu vanthu unnai thottuThe wind came and touched you
Thotta kaiyaal ennai thottuAnd with the hand that touched you, it touched me
Kadhaliyae yedho iruku en kairaasiMy beloved, my touch brings a special fortune
Pathukodi konjam poruthuBe a little patient, my precious gem worth ten crores
Female
Theru Kadhava adichiputuClosing the street door tight
Thiri vilakka yaethiputtuLighting up the oil wick lamp
Varisai vaika neram vanthaachu en rasavaeThe time has come to offer gifts, my king
Manasukulae mogam vanthaachu…Romantic desire has blossomed in my heart...
Male
Apadi SolluSay it like that!
Female
Mama mama mama ama marikozhuntheUncle, uncle, uncle, my sweet marjoram flower
Nee malaiyile kudukanum antha virundhuYou must give that feast in the evening
Male
YaeheyYeah hey!
Male
Kaakkaa karuthirukuThe crow is jet black
Athaippulla kannamthan sevanthirukuMy aunt's daughter's cheeks are rosy red
Kaakkaa karuthirukuThe crow is jet black
Athaippulla kannamthan sevanthirukuMy aunt's daughter's cheeks are rosy red
Aasaiyile alli vachuGathering you up in passionate desire
Angeyingey kili vachiPinching gently here and there
Vegathilae katti pudipen en rasathiI will embrace you passionately, my queen
Vithai ellam kathu kudupenI will teach you all the romantic arts
Female
Edathu kannu thudichathukuBecause my left eye twitched
Artham enna terinchathippoI now understand what it truly meant
Thuru thurunu iruku machane un kaiyaalaeeI feel restless and eager, my cousin, for your touch
Thottuputa thirum machanae….If you touch me, my longing will be cured, my cousin...
Male :ThotturenMale: I will touch you!
Female
Mama mama mama ama marikozhuntheUncle, uncle, uncle, my sweet marjoram flower
Nee malaiyile kudukanum antha virundhuYou must give that feast in the evening
Male
Vaama vaama aadi asanjiCome, my dear, swaying gently
Ipo vaadaiyile thavikuthu intha manasuNow this heart yearns in the chilly northern wind
Male
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful romantic track from the 1981 Tamil film 'Sorgathin Thirappu Vizha' captures an intimate and affectionate banter between a husband and wife. The female protagonist expresses her yearning and romantic frustration over missed moments, playfully demanding affection, while the male partner reassures her with promises of love, gifts, and passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (First Letter Alliteration)

Paalum pazham iruku / Pakathilae pappa un azhagiruku

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Pa' in adjacent lines.

Edukki / Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Theru Kadhava adichiputu / Thiri vilakka yaethiputtu

Rhyming of the second letter 'ra' across lines.

Uvamai / Contrast Imagery

Kaakkaa karuthiruku / Athaippulla kannamthan sevanthiruku

Comparing the deep black color of a crow with the vibrant red cheeks of the heroine to emphasize her beauty.

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Trivia

'Sorgathin Thirappu Vizha' (1981) stars Jai Shankar and Sripriya, with music composed by the famous duo Shankar-Ganesh and lyrics penned by Poet Pulamaipithan.

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