- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Vazhkkai Chakkaram
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maarappan pondaatti maarappu
Adhu paarkkadhae maappillai pollaappu
Maarappan pondaatti maarappu
Adhu paarkkadhae maappillai pollaappu
Aazha mayakkudhu pulla
Aasai irukkudhu ulla
Aattam pottaa pakkam varum
Adhukku melae vetkam varum
Maarappan pondaatti maarappu
Adhu paarkkadhae maappillai pollaappu
Aazha mayakkudhu pulla
Aasai irukkudhu ulla
Aattam pottaa pakkam varum
Adhukku melae vetkam varum
Merkaalae maadhampatti
Poopola saelai katti
Pangaali enna paadurae
Sangadhi suthivittu gappunnu adi
Male :Sangadhi suthivittu gappunnu adikkradha
Eppadipaa adha konjam sollu
Thannaanae thannaanae aa
Thannaanae thannaanae aa
Ivvalavu thaana asaichu puduren paaru
Merkaalae maadhampatti
Poopola saelai katti
Kaalalae thaalam thatti ponaalae mallukatti
Ponnaa adhu gandha silai
Kannaa adhu aiyoo brandy kadai
Vaetti kooda avaundhu pochu maappillai
Lesaaga naanum kanadichen aa aaa
Pesaama ponnu kaiasaichaa
Verenna velai mundhaanai saela
Ennoda kaalil maatikichu
Maarappan pondaatti maarappu
Adhu paarkkadhae maappillai pollaappu
Aazha mayakkudhu pulla
Aasai irukkudhu ulla
Aattam pottaa pakkam varum
Adhukku melae vetkam varum
Maarappan pondaatti maarappu
Adhu paarkkadhae maappillai pollaappu
…………………….
Haang soolooru maaman pulla
Sonaalum ketkavillai
Raavellaam thookkam illai
Yappa kann mooda neram illai
Yamma yamma podhum inna
Thotta pakkam nogudhunna
Oodhakaathil bodhai yaeri pochu daei
Rosaavai nenjil ulla vechaa
Raasavai un moochu pattalae pochu
Ammava naanum aaveninna
Maarappan pondaatti maarappu
Adhu paarkkadhae maappillai pollaappu
Aazha mayakkudhu pulla
Aasai irukkudhu ulla
Aattam pottaa pakkam varum
Adhukku melae vetkam varum
…………………………………
The saree pallu of Maarappan's wife,
Don't look at it, friend, it’s nothing but trouble!
The saree pallu of Maarappan's wife,
Don't look at it, friend, it’s nothing but trouble!
The girl enchants me so deeply,
With deep desire stirring inside.
If you dance along, she will come near,
And then shyness will take over!
The saree pallu of Maarappan's wife,
Don't look at it, friend, it’s nothing but trouble!
The girl enchants me so deeply,
With deep desire stirring inside.
If you dance along, she will come near,
And then shyness will take over!
To the west is Madhampatti,
Wearing a flower-like saree,
Partner, what are you singing?
Spin a musical twist and hit the beat sharp!
Male: Spin a musical twist and hit it sharp, is that it?
How is that done, buddy? Tell me a little!
Thannaane thannaane aa...
Thannaane thannaane aa...
Is that all? Watch me shake it up now!
To the west is Madhampatti,
Wearing a flower-like saree,
Tapping the rhythm with her feet, she strutted playfully by!
Is she made of gold, or is she a magnetic statue?
Are those eyes, or oh my, a liquor shop?
Even my dhoti came loose, friend!
I gave her a gentle wink, ah...
Without a word, the girl waved her hand,
And then what happened? The edge of her saree...
Got tangled right around my feet!
The saree pallu of Maarappan's wife,
Don't look at it, friend, it’s nothing but trouble!
The girl enchants me so deeply,
With deep desire stirring inside.
If you dance along, she will come near,
And then shyness will take over!
The saree pallu of Maarappan's wife,
Don't look at it, friend, it’s nothing but trouble!
...
Ah, the uncle's daughter from Sulur,
Won't listen no matter what I say.
I get no sleep through the night,
Man, there is no time even to shut my eyes!
She cried, "Oh my, oh my, that’s enough!"
And said, "It aches wherever you touched!"
The chilly breeze has gotten me totally intoxicated, buddy!
She tucked a rose close to her chest,
Saying, "My king, if your breath even touches me, I’m lost!"
"And I might just end up becoming a mother!"
The saree pallu of Maarappan's wife,
Don't look at it, friend, it’s nothing but trouble!
The girl enchants me so deeply,
With deep desire stirring inside.
If you dance along, she will come near,
And then shyness will take over!
...
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful folk song from 'Vazhkkai Chakkaram' (1990) revolves around dynamic banter between lovers and villagers. Featuring rustic humor, earthy metaphors, and rhythmic folk refrains, the lyrics tell a story of attraction, playful teasing, and romantic longing set against a rural Tamil backdrop.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Monostich / Second-letter Rhyme)
“Maarappan pondaatti maarappu / Adhu paarkkadhae maappillai pollaappu”
The second letter ' ' (rr) rhymes across lines in 'Maarappan' and 'Paarkkadhae'.
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Metaphorical comparison)
“Kannaa adhu aiyoo brandy kadai”
Comparing the girl's captivating eyes to a brandy shop (brandy kadai) that intoxicates the onlooker.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Poopola saelai katti”
Comparing the softness and beauty of the saree to a flower using 'poola'.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Vazhkkai Chakkaram' (1990) starred Prabhu and Gautami in lead roles. Vaali used authentic Kongu-region dialectal references (like Madhampatti, Sulur) to root the song in a lively local setting.
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