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Manam Kodi Katti Parakkudhu

From Melam Kottu Thaali Kattu · 1988

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Uma Ramanan, R. Sulakhchana, Soodamani
Music director
Premasrikemadasa
Movie name
Melam Kottu Thaali Kattu
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
8 Apr 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Manam kodi katti parakkudhu kanavula medhakkudhu
Poomaalai naan potten kannala thaan
Ponjaadhi aayachu nenjaalathaan
Oruthanai ninaikkudhu oru manam urugudhu
Urakaththa maranthu mayakkathil kedakkudhu
Ival padum avathigal avanukku puriyalla
Eduthatha vilakkida vazhiyenna theriyala
Chorus :Theriyalla theriyalla theriyalla
Manam kodi katti parakkudhu kanavula medhakkudhu
Poomaalai naan potten kannala thaan
Ponjaadhi aayachu nenjaalathaan
………………………………
Adiyaathi kalyanam mudhal raathiri
Aanandham undaagam pudhu maadhiri
Adhu enna sollu therinjaaganum
Aarezhu pilligal peravendumae
Thaalatti thaaipaalum thara vendumae
Manam kodi katti parakkudhu kanavula medhakkudhu
Poomaalai naan potten kannala thaan
Ponjaadhi aayachu nenjaalathaan
……………………………..
Machaana naanthaanae kulippattuven
Sudum neeril udal serthu sugam kaatuven
Koduthu vechaanae pudhu maappillai
Adichathu mazhaithaan avan kaatula
Dramaavum cinemaavum naalthorum thaan
Maamavum varuvaarae en koodathaan
Thunaikku varum enakku tickettu eduthu
Tharanum tharanum tharanum
Manam kodi katti parakkudhu kanavula medhakkudhu
Poomaalai naan potten kannala thaan
Ponjaadhi aayachu nenjaalathaan
...
My heart flies high like a flag and floats in dreams,
I garlanded him with flowers with just a glance,
And became his wife deep within my heart.
Her heart thinks of him and melts away,
Forgetting sleep, she lies lost in enchantment.
He does not understand the sweet anguish she suffers,
She knows no way to explain what she feels.
Chorus: Doesn't know, doesn't know, doesn't know!
My heart flies high like a flag and floats in dreams,
I garlanded him with flowers with just a glance,
And became his wife deep within my heart.
...
Oh my goodness, the wedding and the first night!
Bliss will blossom in a brand new way!
Tell me what that is, I really must know!
We must give birth to six or seven children,
Lull them with songs and give them mother's milk.
My heart flies high like a flag and floats in dreams,
I garlanded him with flowers with just a glance,
And became his wife deep within my heart.
...
I myself will give my sweetheart a bath,
Joining together in warm water, I will bring him bliss.
How truly fortunate the new bridegroom is!
Good fortune has showered upon him like rain!
Dramas and movies every single day,
My groom will surely accompany me too,
Coming along as my companion and buying tickets,
He must give them, must give them, must give them!
My heart flies high like a flag and floats in dreams,
I garlanded him with flowers with just a glance,
And became his wife deep within my heart.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful and exuberant folk-pop song captures the romantic daydreams and enthusiastic chatter of a young woman and her friends as she anticipates marriage. She imagines garlanding her beloved with a tender gaze, becoming his wife in her heart, and building a happy family life filled with love, children, and simple pleasures like going to movies and plays together. The lyrics balance innocent romantic longing with lighthearted tease among friends, celebrating the joy and excitement of young love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Manam kodi katti parakkudhu kanavula medhakkudhu”

The heart flying like a hoisted flag represents exuberant joy and unrestrained love.

Visual Metaphor

“Poomaalai naan potten kannala thaan”

Garlanding someone through eyes symbolizes non-verbal, deep romantic commitment.

Tamil Idiom (Marabuthodar)

“Adichathu mazhaithaan avan kaatula”

'Avan kaatula mazhai' is a famous Tamil idiom meaning immense good fortune or luck striking someone.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Eduthatha vilakkida vazhiyenna theriyala”

Rhyming of the second letter 'du' across adjacent lines ('Eduthatha' / 'Theriyalla').

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Trivia

The film 'Melam Kottu Thaali Kattu' (1988) features a rare musical score by Sri Lankan master composer Premasiri Khemadasa (credited as Premasrikemadasa in Tamil cinema), bringing a distinct melodic flavor complemented by Vaali's colloquial and rhythmic Tamil lyrics.

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