- Lyricist
- Aabavanan
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Manoj – Gyan
- Movie name
- Uzhavan Magan
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Apr 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Maththaappu kondaiyilae is a vibrant rural folk track from the 1987 Tamil movie Uzhavan Magan, composed by Manoj – Gyan and sung with high energy by Malaysia Vasudevan, with lyrics written by Aabavanan. The song portrays playful teasing, lighthearted banter, and romantic flirtation set against a rustic village background.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Maththaappu kondaiyilae maami / Malliyappoo manakkuthadi saami”
Repetition of the initial 'Ma' sound across words creates a rhythmic musical cadence.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Thopporam kaaththaaduthu / Paavaada kooththaaduthu”
Matching rhyming word endings ('kaaththaaduthu' and 'kooththaaduthu') enhancing the folk rhythm.
Folk Imagery (Naattupura Uvamai)
“Ongi valarntha thennai maram / Orangatta nalla idam”
Use of everyday village elements such as coconut trees, flowers, and hunting scenes as metaphors for romantic pursuit.
Did you know?
Trivia
Uzhavan Magan was a major commercial hit starring Vijayakanth and Radhika. Multitalented technician Aabavanan, who wrote the story, screenplay, and lyrics for the film, worked closely with music duo Manoj – Gyan to craft popular folk hits, brilliantly brought to life by Malaysia Vasudevan's robust voice.
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