Maniyadichaa Soru
From Aani Ver · 2015
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Aani Ver2015
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Maniyadichaa soru | Food is served when the bell rings |
| Idhu maamiyaaru veedu | This is the mother-in-law's house (prison) |
| Maniyadichaa soru | Food is served when the bell rings |
| Idhu maamiyaaru veedu | This is the mother-in-law's house (prison) |
| Kalikkaettha keera kozhambu maappila | Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom |
| Adichaakkaa thaerum odambu | If you eat it, your body will improve |
| Ae vaayaendaa blade pakkiri | Hey come here, Blade Pakkiri |
| Podaendaa thaalam ippadi | Play the rhythm like this |
| Sallu aa sallu aa sallu… | Sallu aa sallu aa sallu... |
| Ae vaayaendaa blade pakkiri | Hey come here, Blade Pakkiri |
| Podaendaa thaalam ippadi | Play the rhythm like this |
| Thaaraendaa thundu beedi dham adichukkadaa | I will give you a piece of a bidi, take a puff my friend |
| Chorus | |
| Maniyadichaa soru | Food is served when the bell rings |
| Idhu maamiyaaru veedu | This is the mother-in-law's house (prison) |
| Kalikkaettha keera kozhambu maappila | Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom |
| Adichaakkaa thaerum odambu | If you eat it, your body will improve |
| Male | |
| Aehae | Aehae |
| Male | |
| Aiyo machaan | Oh brother-in-law |
| Aa samanja ponnu | Ah, the girl who came of age |
| Aiyo machaan samanja ponnu | Oh brother-in-law, the girl who came of age |
| Thottudakudaadhae | Do not touch her |
| Adhungaatti kaiya keeya vechu pudaadhae | Do not lay a hand on her before that |
| Adhungaatti kaiya keeya vechu pudaadhae | Do not lay a hand on her before that |
| Male | |
| Thalli nillu… | Stand back... |
| Aa… | Ah... |
| Thalli nillu naanaa vandhu katti pudippaen | Stand back, I will come and hug you myself |
| Naanaachu onna kattikka | Let me marry you |
| Nadu chaamam paatthu thottukka | Touch me looking at midnight |
| Chorus | |
| Sallu aa sallu aa sallu… | Sallu aa sallu aa sallu... |
| Male | |
| Aa naanaachu onna kattikka | Ah, let me marry you |
| Nadu chaamam paatthu thottukka | Touch me looking at midnight |
| Kannaalam aagum munnae | Before the wedding takes place |
| Saanthi mugoortham aiyo | Nuptial night, oh dear! |
| Chorus | |
| Maniyadichaa soru | Food is served when the bell rings |
| Idhu maamiyaaru veedu | This is the mother-in-law's house (prison) |
| Kalikkaettha keera kozhambu maappila | Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom |
| Adichaakkaa thaerum odambu | If you eat it, your body will improve |
| Male | |
| Yaa… | Yaa... |
| Male | |
| Yenga vekka naan yeppadi vekka | Where to place it, how shall I place it |
| Yenga vekka yeppadi vekka rosaa onakku | Where to place it, how to place a rose for you |
| Irukkudhu aasa om maela raasa yenakku | I have desire for you, my king |
| Irukkudhu aasa om maela raasa yenakku | I have desire for you, my king |
| Atha ponnu kitta vandhu mutham kudu di | Come to your cousin and give a kiss, girl |
| Aa maaraappu kanna izhukka mainavo enna izhukka | Ah, the saree end pulls the eyes, the maina pulls me |
| Chorus | |
| Sallu aa sallu aa sallu… | Sallu aa sallu aa sallu... |
| Male | |
| Maaraappu kanna izhukka | The saree end pulls the eyes |
| Mainavo enna izhukka | The maina pulls me |
| Aathaadi em manasu ennamo pannudhadi | Oh my, my heart is doing something strange |
| Male | |
| Maniyadichaa soru | Food is served when the bell rings |
| Idhu maamiyaaru veedu | This is the mother-in-law's house (prison) |
| Kalikkaettha keera kozhambu maappila | Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom |
| Adichaakkaa thaerum odambu | If you eat it, your body will improve |
| Male | |
| Kodi kodi thirudi vecha | The big thieves who stole crores and crores |
| Periya periya thirdan ellaam | All those big thieves |
| Maadi mana kattikittu vaazhuraan | Are building mansions and living comfortably |
| Kanjikkaaga thirudi puttu | Having stolen just for gruel |
| Kaiyil vilanga maatti puttu | Handcuffed on their hands |
| Chinna thirudan jeyilukkulla vaaduraan | The small thief languishes inside the jail |
| Male | |
| Aa mannaaru nallaa thaan sonnaaru | Ah, Mannaru spoke really well |
| Aanaalum veliyae nee sollaadhae pollaappu | Even so, do not speak it outside, it will cause trouble |
| Kovaalu… mannaaru nallaa thaan sonnaaru | Kovalu... Mannaru spoke really well |
| Aanaalum veliyae nee sollaadhae pollaappu | Even so, do not speak it outside, it will cause trouble |
| Male | |
| Sonnaa thaan saayam velukku | Only if spoken, the true colors will be exposed |
| Ellorkkum nyaayam porakkum | Justice will be born for everyone |
| Vandhaachu jeyilukkunnae bayappadalaamaa | Having come to prison, should one be afraid? |
| Chorus | |
| Sonnaa thaan saayam velukku | Only if spoken, the true colors will be exposed |
| Ellorkkum nyaayam porakkum | Justice will be born for everyone |
| Vandhaachu jeyilukkunnae bayappadalaamaa | Having come to prison, should one be afraid? |
| Male | |
| Aamaaa | Yes |
| Maniyadichaa soru | Food is served when the bell rings |
| Idhu maamiyaaru veedu | This is the mother-in-law's house (prison) |
| Kalikkaettha keera kozhambu maappila | Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom |
| Adichaakkaa thaerum odambu | If you eat it, your body will improve |
| Aiyo aiyo | Oh dear, oh dear |
| Chorus | |
| Maniyadichaa soru | Food is served when the bell rings |
| Idhu maamiyaaru veedu | This is the mother-in-law's house (prison) |
| Kalikkaettha keera kozhambu maappila | Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom |
| Adichaakkaa thaerum odambu | If you eat it, your body will improve |
| Sallu aa sallu aa sallu… | Sallu aa sallu aa sallu... |
மணியடிச்சா சோறு இது மாமியாரு வீடு
மணியடிச்சா சோறு இது மாமியாரு வீடு
களிக்கேத்த கீரக் கொழம்பு மாப்பிள்ள
அடிச்சாக்கா தேறும் ஒடம்பு
ஏ வாயேண்டா பிளேடு பக்கிரி
போடேண்டா தாளம் இப்படி
சல்லு ஆ சல்லு ஆ சல்லு
ஏ வாயேண்டா பிளேடு பக்கிரி
போடேண்டா தாளம் இப்படி
தாரேண்டா துண்டு பீடி தம் அடிச்சுக்கடா..
Food is served when the bell rings
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Food is served when the bell rings
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom
If you eat it, your body will improve
Hey come here, Blade Pakkiri
Play the rhythm like this
Sallu aa sallu aa sallu...
Hey come here, Blade Pakkiri
Play the rhythm like this
I will give you a piece of a bidi, take a puff my friend
மணியடிச்சா சோறு இது மாமியாரு வீடு
களிக்கேத்த கீரக் கொழம்பு மாப்பிள்ள
அடிச்சாக்கா தேறும் ஒடம்பு
Food is served when the bell rings
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom
If you eat it, your body will improve
ஏஹே
Aehae
அய்யோ மச்சான் சமஞ்ச பொண்ணு
அய்யோ மச்சான் சமஞ்ச பொண்ணு
தொட்டுடக் கூடாதே
அதுங்காட்டி கைய கீய வச்சுப் புடாதே
அதுங்காட்டி கைய கீய வச்சுப் புடாதே
Oh brother-in-law
Ah, the girl who came of age
Oh brother-in-law, the girl who came of age
Do not touch her
Do not lay a hand on her before that
Do not lay a hand on her before that
தள்ளி நில்லு...ஆ....
தள்ளி நில்லு நானா வந்து கட்டிப் புடிப்பேன்
நானாச்சு ஒன்னக் கட்டிக்க
நடுச் சாமம் பாத்து தொட்டுக்க
Stand back...
Ah...
Stand back, I will come and hug you myself
Let me marry you
Touch me looking at midnight
சல்லு ஆ சல்லு ஆ சல்லு
Sallu aa sallu aa sallu...
ஆ ...நானாச்சு ஒன்னக் கட்டிக்க
நடுச் சாமம் பாத்து தொட்டுக்க
கன்னாலம் ஆகும் முன்னே
சாந்தி முகூர்த்தம் அய்யோ....
Ah, let me marry you
Touch me looking at midnight
Before the wedding takes place
Nuptial night, oh dear!
மணியடிச்சா சோறு இது மாமியாரு வீடு
களிக்கேத்த கீரக் கொழம்பு மாப்பிள்ள
அடிச்சாக்கா தேறும் ஒடம்பு
Food is served when the bell rings
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom
If you eat it, your body will improve
யா ....
Yaa...
எங்க வெக்க நான் எப்புடி வெக்க
எங்க வெக்க எப்புடி வெக்க ரோசா ஒனக்கு
இருக்குது ஆச ஒம் மேல் ராசா எனக்கு
இருக்குது ஆச ஒம் மேல் ராசா எனக்கு
அத்த பொண்ணு கிட்ட வந்து முத்தம் குடுடி
ஆ மாராப்பு கண்ண இழுக்க மைனாவோ என்ன இழுக்க
Where to place it, how shall I place it
Where to place it, how to place a rose for you
I have desire for you, my king
I have desire for you, my king
Come to your cousin and give a kiss, girl
Ah, the saree end pulls the eyes, the maina pulls me
சல்லு ஆ சல்லு ஆ சல்லு
Sallu aa sallu aa sallu...
மாராப்பு கண்ண இழுக்க
மைனாவோ என்ன இழுக்க
ஆத்தாடி எம் மனசு என்னமோ பண்ணுதடி..
The saree end pulls the eyes
The maina pulls me
Oh my, my heart is doing something strange
மணியடிச்சா சோறு இது மாமியாரு வீடு
மணியடிச்சா சோறு இது மாமியாரு வீடு
களிக்கேத்த கீரக் கொழம்பு மாப்பிள்ள
அடிச்சாக்கா தேறும் ஒடம்பு
Food is served when the bell rings
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom
If you eat it, your body will improve
கோடி கோடி திருடி வெச்ச
பெரிய பெரிய திருடன் எல்லாம்
மாடி மன கட்டிகிட்டு வாழுறான்
கஞ்சிக்காக திருடிப்புட்டு
கையில் விலங்க மாட்டிப்புட்டு
சின்னத் திருடன் ஜெயிலுக்குள்ள வாடுறான்
The big thieves who stole crores and crores
All those big thieves
Are building mansions and living comfortably
Having stolen just for gruel
Handcuffed on their hands
The small thief languishes inside the jail
ஆ மன்னாரு நல்லாத்தான் சொன்னாரு
ஆனாலும் வெளியே நீ சொல்லாதே பொல்லாப்பு
கோவாலு மன்னாரு நல்லாத்தான் சொன்னாரு
ஆனாலும் வெளியே நீ சொல்லாதே பொல்லாப்பு
சொன்னாதான் சாயம் வெளுக்கும்
எல்லோர்க்கும் ஞாயம் பொறக்கும்
வந்தாச்சு ஜெயிலுக்குன்னே பயப்படலாமா..
Ah, Mannaru spoke really well
Even so, do not speak it outside, it will cause trouble
Kovalu... Mannaru spoke really well
Even so, do not speak it outside, it will cause trouble
சொன்னாதான் சாயம் வெளுக்கும்
எல்லோர்க்கும் ஞாயம் பொறக்கும்
வந்தாச்சு ஜெயிலுக்குன்னே பயப்படலாமா..
Only if spoken, the true colors will be exposed
Justice will be born for everyone
Having come to prison, should one be afraid?
ஆமா மணியடிச்சா சோறு இது மாமியாரு வீடு
களிக்கேத்த கீரக் கொழம்பு மாப்பிள்ள
அடிச்சாக்கா தேறும் ஒடம்பு ஐயோ ஐயோ
Only if spoken, the true colors will be exposed
Justice will be born for everyone
Having come to prison, should one be afraid?
மணியடிச்சா சோறு இது மாமியாரு வீடு
களிக்கேத்த கீரக் கொழம்பு மாப்பிள்ள
அடிச்சாக்கா தேறும் ஒடம்பு
சல்லு ஆ சல்லு ஆ சல்லு
Yes
Food is served when the bell rings
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom
If you eat it, your body will improve
Oh dear, oh dear
Food is served when the bell rings
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom
If you eat it, your body will improve
Sallu aa sallu aa sallu...
Maniyadichaa soru
Food is served when the bell rings
Idhu maamiyaaru veedu
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Maniyadichaa soru
Food is served when the bell rings
Idhu maamiyaaru veedu
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Kalikkaettha keera kozhambu maappila
Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom
Adichaakkaa thaerum odambu
If you eat it, your body will improve
Ae vaayaendaa blade pakkiri
Hey come here, Blade Pakkiri
Podaendaa thaalam ippadi
Play the rhythm like this
Sallu aa sallu aa sallu…
Sallu aa sallu aa sallu...
Ae vaayaendaa blade pakkiri
Hey come here, Blade Pakkiri
Podaendaa thaalam ippadi
Play the rhythm like this
Thaaraendaa thundu beedi dham adichukkadaa
I will give you a piece of a bidi, take a puff my friend
Maniyadichaa soru
Food is served when the bell rings
Idhu maamiyaaru veedu
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Kalikkaettha keera kozhambu maappila
Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom
Adichaakkaa thaerum odambu
If you eat it, your body will improve
Aehae
Aehae
Aiyo machaan
Oh brother-in-law
Aa samanja ponnu
Ah, the girl who came of age
Aiyo machaan samanja ponnu
Oh brother-in-law, the girl who came of age
Thottudakudaadhae
Do not touch her
Adhungaatti kaiya keeya vechu pudaadhae
Do not lay a hand on her before that
Adhungaatti kaiya keeya vechu pudaadhae
Do not lay a hand on her before that
Thalli nillu…
Stand back...
Aa…
Ah...
Thalli nillu naanaa vandhu katti pudippaen
Stand back, I will come and hug you myself
Naanaachu onna kattikka
Let me marry you
Nadu chaamam paatthu thottukka
Touch me looking at midnight
Sallu aa sallu aa sallu…
Sallu aa sallu aa sallu...
Aa naanaachu onna kattikka
Ah, let me marry you
Nadu chaamam paatthu thottukka
Touch me looking at midnight
Kannaalam aagum munnae
Before the wedding takes place
Saanthi mugoortham aiyo
Nuptial night, oh dear!
Maniyadichaa soru
Food is served when the bell rings
Idhu maamiyaaru veedu
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Kalikkaettha keera kozhambu maappila
Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom
Adichaakkaa thaerum odambu
If you eat it, your body will improve
Yaa…
Yaa...
Yenga vekka naan yeppadi vekka
Where to place it, how shall I place it
Yenga vekka yeppadi vekka rosaa onakku
Where to place it, how to place a rose for you
Irukkudhu aasa om maela raasa yenakku
I have desire for you, my king
Irukkudhu aasa om maela raasa yenakku
I have desire for you, my king
Atha ponnu kitta vandhu mutham kudu di
Come to your cousin and give a kiss, girl
Aa maaraappu kanna izhukka mainavo enna izhukka
Ah, the saree end pulls the eyes, the maina pulls me
Sallu aa sallu aa sallu…
Sallu aa sallu aa sallu...
Maaraappu kanna izhukka
The saree end pulls the eyes
Mainavo enna izhukka
The maina pulls me
Aathaadi em manasu ennamo pannudhadi
Oh my, my heart is doing something strange
Maniyadichaa soru
Food is served when the bell rings
Idhu maamiyaaru veedu
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Kalikkaettha keera kozhambu maappila
Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom
Adichaakkaa thaerum odambu
If you eat it, your body will improve
Kodi kodi thirudi vecha
The big thieves who stole crores and crores
Periya periya thirdan ellaam
All those big thieves
Maadi mana kattikittu vaazhuraan
Are building mansions and living comfortably
Kanjikkaaga thirudi puttu
Having stolen just for gruel
Kaiyil vilanga maatti puttu
Handcuffed on their hands
Chinna thirudan jeyilukkulla vaaduraan
The small thief languishes inside the jail
Aa mannaaru nallaa thaan sonnaaru
Ah, Mannaru spoke really well
Aanaalum veliyae nee sollaadhae pollaappu
Even so, do not speak it outside, it will cause trouble
Kovaalu… mannaaru nallaa thaan sonnaaru
Kovalu... Mannaru spoke really well
Aanaalum veliyae nee sollaadhae pollaappu
Even so, do not speak it outside, it will cause trouble
Sonnaa thaan saayam velukku
Only if spoken, the true colors will be exposed
Ellorkkum nyaayam porakkum
Justice will be born for everyone
Vandhaachu jeyilukkunnae bayappadalaamaa
Having come to prison, should one be afraid?
Sonnaa thaan saayam velukku
Only if spoken, the true colors will be exposed
Ellorkkum nyaayam porakkum
Justice will be born for everyone
Vandhaachu jeyilukkunnae bayappadalaamaa
Having come to prison, should one be afraid?
Aamaaa
Yes
Maniyadichaa soru
Food is served when the bell rings
Idhu maamiyaaru veedu
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Kalikkaettha keera kozhambu maappila
Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom
Adichaakkaa thaerum odambu
If you eat it, your body will improve
Aiyo aiyo
Oh dear, oh dear
Maniyadichaa soru
Food is served when the bell rings
Idhu maamiyaaru veedu
This is the mother-in-law's house (prison)
Kalikkaettha keera kozhambu maappila
Spinach curry suitable for ragi ball, my groom
Adichaakkaa thaerum odambu
If you eat it, your body will improve
Sallu aa sallu aa sallu…
Sallu aa sallu aa sallu...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a satirical prison folk song where prisoners humorously refer to the jail as their mother-in-law's house ('maamiyaaru veedu'), a common Tamil slang for prison where food is served at fixed hours upon ringing a bell. They pass the time singing playfully about romance, village life, and food to cope with their imprisonment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Idhu maamiyaaru veedu”
Referring to the prison as 'Maamiyaaru veedu' (mother-in-law's house) is a famous colloquial metaphor in Tamil folk culture representing a place where one gets fed and taken care of without working, albeit under restrictions.
Social Commentary / Irony
“Kodi kodi thirudi vecha periya periya thirdan ellaam maadi mana kattikittu vaazhuraan”
Highlighting the societal irony that powerful corrupt thieves live in luxury while poor petty thieves suffer in prison.
Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Sonnaa thaan saayam velukku”
Matching initial sounds across lines, such as 'Sonnaa' and 'Ellorkkum' / 'Vandhaachu' in the stanza.
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Trivia
The phrase 'Maniyadichaa soru, idhu maamiyaaru veedu' became a popular Tamil catchphrase used jokingly to describe jail life or any place where meals are served free on a scheduled routine.
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