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Mamama Mama Mama

From Thangarasu · 1992

Lyricist
Kamakodiyan
Singers
Swarnalatha, Minmini
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Thangarasu
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
12 Feb 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kadhal ilavarasan kamalahasanin
Kanniraintha ponniram
Styil-u maamannan rajinikanthin
Surusuruppum viruviruppum
Kongunaattu thangam antha sathyarajin kambeeram
Koodal nagar vijayakanth kondu vantha senthamizhum
Piriyamudan pirabu karthick
Anaivarumae inainthirukkum
Mangaiyarai mayakka vantha mannalantha manmathanae
Mangaiyarai mayakka vantha mannalantha manmathanae
Mamama mama mamaa
Maanthoppula kaaththirukken
Vaa mama vayasu ponnu
Unakkuththaanae pooththirukku
Intha maman samanju naalaachchuthu
Idhu yendi poranthu aallaachchuthu
Mamama mama mamaa
Maanthoppula kaaththirukken
Vaa mama vayasu ponnu
Unakkuththaanae pooththirukku
…………….
Vaada kaaththoda anthiyilae kalanthu
Vaala paruvaththa killungadi
Meesa machchaana munthiyilae mudinju
Aasai kadhaiyellaam sollungadi
Valainjaalum muththalilla
Vevaramthaan paththalaiyae
Kannaale paththa vachchum
Kadhal theeyum paththalaiyae
Kambarasam padingadi
Kanni vachchu pudingadi
Puththi solli kudungadi
Suththi kummiyadigadi
Mamama mama mamaa
Maanthoppula kaaththirukken
Vaa mama vayasu ponnu
Unakkuththaanae pooththirukku
…………..
Aanaa poranthaakkaa
Ponnugala paakkanum
Thevai ennaanu nee kekkanum
Kadhal kondaadi kalyaanaththa pannanum
Kaman kalaiyodu vilaiyaadanum
Paalodu pazhamum kondu
Varuvaalae vaazhththandu
Raavodu raavaagaththaan
Rasavin poosai undu
Kuvaa kuvaa kuzhanthaiyum
Hawa hawaa paadanum
Kaalam pora pokkilae
Naamum saernthu poganum
Mamama mama mamaa
Maanthoppula kaaththirukken
Vaa mama vayasu ponnu
Unakkuththaanae pooththirukku
Intha maman samanju naalaachchuthu
Idhu yendi poranthu aallaachchuthu
Mamama mama mamaa
Maanthoppula kaaththirukken
Vaa mama vayasu ponnu
Unakkuththaanae pooththirukku
The prince of romance Kamal Haasan's
captivating golden complexion,
The emperor of style Rajinikanth's
liveliness and dashing energy,
The majestic grace of Sathyaraj, the pride of the Kongu region,
The rich, pure Tamil brought by Madurai Vijayakanth,
Along with the charm of dear Prabhu and Karthik—
you combine the best of them all!
Oh Manmathan (god of love) who walked the earth to charm young women!
Oh Manmathan (god of love) who walked the earth to charm young women!
Mama, oh mama, mama!
I am waiting in the mango grove!
Come, mama, this young girl
has blossomed just for you!
It has been ages since this mama grew up,
why was he even born and raised to be a man?
Mama, oh mama, mama!
I am waiting in the mango grove!
Come, mama, this young girl
has blossomed just for you!
...
Mingle with the chill north wind in the twilight,
and tease my youthful days, girls!
Tie up the moustached sweetheart in the corner of your saree,
and whisper all your heart's desires, girls!
Though I am fully grown, I haven't aged,
yet he simply lacks the sense!
Even when I try to spark him with my eyes,
the fire of love refuses to catch!
Recite romantic poetry, girls!
Set a trap and catch him, girls!
Teach him some wisdom, girls!
Dance and clap hands all around him, girls!
Mama, oh mama, mama!
I am waiting in the mango grove!
Come, mama, this young girl
has blossomed just for you...
...
If you are born a man,
you should notice women,
and ask what they truly need!
You should celebrate love, get married,
and play with the sweet arts of romance!
Carrying milk and fruit,
she will come like a tender plantain stem,
and all through the night,
the king will have his worship of love!
With a baby crying sweet sounds,
we should sing pleasant tunes together!
As the river of time flows along,
we too should walk side by side!
Mama, oh mama, mama!
I am waiting in the mango grove!
Come, mama, this young girl
has blossomed just for you...
It has been ages since this mama grew up,
why was he even born and raised to be a man, girls?
Mama, oh mama, mama!
I am waiting in the mango grove!
Come, mama, this young girl
has blossomed just for you...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This upbeat Tamil folk-pop song expresses playful romantic longing and courtship. It opens with an iconic stanza praising the hero by comparing his best traits to top Tamil cinema stars of the era—Kamal Haasan's charm, Rajinikanth's style, Sathyaraj's majesty, Vijayakanth's Tamil roots, and Prabhu and Karthik's warmth. The heroine invites her beloved uncle to meet her in the mango grove, singing about her youth and readiness for marriage. The subsequent verses focus on romantic banter, courtship advice from village friends, and traditional wedding night expectations leading to starting a happy family. It blends traditional village romance tropes with modern pop references, emphasizing love, marital joy, and togetherness across passing time.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaayi (Alliteration)

“Mangaiyarai mayakka vantha mannalantha manmathanae”

Repetition of the 'm' consonant sound at the start of words creating rhythmic flow.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Kambarasam padingadi / Kanni vachchu pudingadi / Puththi solli kudungadi”

Rhyming line endings ending with '-ingadi' in rapid folk rhythm.

Uvamai (Metaphor / Celebrity Allusion)

“Kadhal ilavarasan kamalahasanin ... Styil-u maamannan rajinikanthin”

Attribute mapping comparing the hero's personality traits to renowned 80s/90s Tamil film heroes.

Onomatopoeia

“Kuvaa kuvaa kuzhanthaiyum / Hawa hawaa paadanum”

Use of phonetic sound representations for a infant crying and joyous singing.

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Trivia

The opening lines of this track are famous for referencing top Tamil film stars of the 1980s and early 1990s—Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Sathyaraj, Vijayakanth, Prabhu, and Karthik—to establish the hero's ultimate male charm.

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