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Lyrics & meaning

Marudhaani

From Annaatthe · 2020

Lyricist
Mani Amuthavan
Singers
Nakash Aziz, Anthony Daasan, Vandana Srinivasan
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Annaatthe2020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Maana madhuraiyilaIn Manamadurai,
Maaman kudhiraiyilaOn a horse, the uncle/groom,
MaalakkonduvaraanIs bringing the wedding garland.
Male
Meena minungaiyilaShining brightly like sparkles,
Minni sinungaiyilaTwinkling and blushing softly,
Melangkotta poraanHe is going to play the wedding drums.
Male
Hei malandhu malanadhuHey, blossoming and blooming,
AnichangkolunthuLike a tender Anicham flower bud,
ManamankkuthadiA sweet fragrance fills the air, my dear!
Maapula maapula tholoda aadaThe groom dances shoulder to shoulder.
Valanthu valanthuGrowing and flourishing,
Azhaga somandhuCarrying graceful beauty,
Minu minukkuthadiIt sparkles and shines brilliantly,
Veththala veththala paakkoda koodaAlong with the betel leaf and betel nut.
Female
Anjana anjanamae vizhipoosaLike kohl adorning the eyes,
Konjunu konjuthamma valaiyosaThe sound of bangles coos endearingly.
Male
Marudhaani sevappu sevappuThe henna is red, red,
Maharaani sirippu sirippuThe queen's smile is radiant, radiant!
Marudhaani sevappu sevappuThe henna is red, red,
Manameda nenappu nenappuThoughts of the wedding dais fill the mind!
Male
Ye tavula adikkaHey, to beat the dholak drum,
Nayanam olikkaTo play the Nadaswaram,
Neram nerunguthadiThe auspicious time is approaching!
Atchatha atchatha unmela thoovaTo shower sacred rice upon you,
Verala pudikka viradham mudikkaTo hold fingers and complete the vow,
Varan therinjikkadiUnderstand your groom, my dear girl!
Angana ingana nee thulli thaavaAs you jump and dance around playfully,
Female
Akkara akkarayaa iruppaandiHe will care for you with utmost affection,
Sakkara sakkarayaa inipaandiHe will be sweet like sugar!
Male
Ohoo…ha haa…ohoooOhoo…ha haa…ohooo
Male
Ho oo oo oo oo hooHo oo oo oo oo hoo
Male
Mannu dhaan vidha onnu dhaanThe soil is one and the seed is one,
Adhu noora mathi neettumaeIt multiplies it a hundredfold and gives it back.
Ninnudhaan enga ponnu dhaanStanding firm, our bride,
Maru veetta yethi kaatumaeWill elevate the glory of her new home.
Male
Nettiyilla kuttaiyillaNeither tall nor short,
Rendu karaiyum neraagaJust like two straight riverbanks,
Kottum mazha kottaiyilaWhen heavy rain pours down,
Thaangi pidikkum aaraagaSupporting like a river holding the waters.
Yaaru perusunnu ennadha vittuthalluForget about who is bigger or greater;
Vannam enanju ninnadhaan vaanavilluA rainbow appears only when all colors merge together.
Male
Aaanum ponnum onnukonnuFor man and woman,
Serndhu vaazha venungannuTo live together in harmony,
Ullatha ullatha nallatha nallatha kettuSeeking what is true and good in the heart,
Male
Marudhaani sevappu sevappuThe henna is red, red,
Maharaani sirippu sirippuThe queen's smile is radiant, radiant!
Marudhaani sevappu sevappuThe henna is red, red,
Manameda nenappu nenappuThoughts of the wedding dais fill the mind!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Marudhaani from Annaatthe is a joyous folk celebration song set against the backdrop of a traditional Tamil wedding. The lyrics express the excitement, festive music, rituals, and emotional moments leading up to the marriage ceremony. It praises the bride's grace, the groom's care, and the deep family ties that make the event memorable. The song also embeds profound wisdom about marriage using metaphors from nature. It compares the union to seeds yielding a abundant harvest and riverbanks guiding a river. It highlights that true harmony in life comes from mutual respect, equality, and blending together like the colors of a rainbow.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edugai (Rhyming Second Letter)

Maana madhuraiyila / Maaman kudhiraiyila

Matching second consonant 'na' sound across line beginnings (Maana / Maaman).

Adukku Thodar (Repetitive Words)

Marudhaani sevappu sevappu / Maharaani sirippu sirippu

Duplication of words like 'sevappu' and 'sirippu' to create rhythm and emotional intensity.

Uwamai (Metaphor/Simile)

Vannam enanju ninnadhaan vaanavillu

Comparing the union of man and woman to merged colors creating a rainbow.

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Trivia

Composed by D. Imman, 'Marudhaani' is a high-energy festive track from the Rajinikanth-starrer 'Annaatthe' (2021). The song features dynamic vocals by Nakash Aziz, Anthony Daasan, and Vandana Srinivasan, capturing the essence of rural Tamil marriage grandiosity.

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