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Melam Kotti Aadu

From Oor Kavalan · 1987

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Oor Kavalan
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
3 Jan 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Dhinakkthaa
Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu
Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu
Mangai ilam poovukku maangalya yogam
Meendum ingu vandhadhu podungal thaaalam
Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Haan thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Bale bale bale bale
Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu
Mangai ilam poovukku maangalya yogam
Meendum ingu vandhadhu podungal thaaalam
Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Nalloorgal unnai paaratta
Anbaalae naangal neeraatta hoi
Ponnaana naalum vandhachu
Pookaadha poovum poothaachu
Venmegam thaan
Female :Niram maarattum
Male :Pon megam pol
Female :Nindraadattum
Male :Poongaatrae odi vaa
Female :Boopaalam paadi vaa
Male :Pon maalai kondu vaa
Punnagaipoovai kaana vaa vaa
Female :Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Haei thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu
Male :Mangai ilam poovukku maangalya yogam
Meendum ingu vandhadhu podungal thaaalam
Female :ThanthaanathanaeMale :Haan
Female :Ini kondattam thaanae
Male :Bale bale bale ….
Kalyaana sedhi ellamae
Ippodhae ooril solvenae hoi
Vethala paakku vaikkonum
Virundhukku ellaam seiyonum
Muthaalae orr
Female :Pallaakku thaan
Male :Seidhaal koodum
Female :Selvaaku thaan
Male :Poovaalae pandhalum
Female :Pottu thaan theeranum
Male :Manikka oonjalil mai vizhi mangaiyada vendum
Female :Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Male :Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu
Female :Mangai ilam poovukku maangalya yogam
Meendum ingu vandhadhu podungal thaaalam
Both :Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Dhinak-tha!
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage!
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage!
For this young flower of a girl, the blessing of marriage
Has arrived here once again—clap to the beat!
Thanthanaanthane, from now on it is time to celebrate!
Haan, thanthanaanthane, from now on it is time to celebrate!
Bhale, bhale, bhale, bhale!
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage!
For this young flower of a girl, the blessing of marriage
Has arrived here once again—clap to the beat!
Thanthanaanthane, from now on it is time to celebrate!
With good people showering their praise on you,
And with all of us bathing you in love, hoy!
The golden day has finally arrived,
The unbloomed bud has blossomed at last!
Let the white cloud
Female: Change its color!
Male: Like a golden cloud,
Female: Let it hover and dance!
Male: Fragrant breeze, come running!
Female: Come singing a morning melody!
Male: Bring along a golden garland,
Come, come to see this smiling flower!
Female: Thanthanaanthane, from now on it is time to celebrate!
Hey, thanthanaanthane, from now on it is time to celebrate!
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage!
Male: For this young flower of a girl, the blessing of marriage
Has arrived here once again—clap to the beat!
Female: Thanthanaanthane! Male: Haan!
Female: From now on it is time to celebrate!
Male: Bhale, bhale, bhale...
All the happy wedding news,
I will announce to the village right away, hoy!
We must offer betel leaves and nuts to invite our guests,
We must prepare everything for the grand feast!
With pearls, a...
Female: Palanquin!
Male: If we make one, it will bring...
Female: Great honor and pride!
Male: A wedding canopy woven with fresh flowers,
Female: We must definitely set up!
Male: On a swing of rubies, this kohl-eyed girl must gently sway!
Female: Thanthanaanthane, from now on it is time to celebrate!
Male: Thanthanaanthane, from now on it is time to celebrate!
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage!
Female: For this young flower of a girl, the blessing of marriage
Has arrived here once again—clap to the beat!
Both: Thanthanaanthane, from now on it is time to celebrate!
Thanthanaanthane, from now on it is time to celebrate!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Melam Kotti Aadu' from the 1987 Tamil film 'Oor Kavalan' is a joyful folk-inspired celebration song centered around an upcoming auspicious wedding. The lyrics express the exuberance of the villagers and family members as they prepare for the marriage festivities, complete with beating drums, dancing, setting up decorated pandals, offering traditional betel leaves, and preparing a lavish feast.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile (உவமை)

Mangai ilam poovukku maangalya yogam

Comparing the young woman to a flower ('Mangai ilam poovukku') and a cloud turning to gold ('Pon megam pol').

Mondhanaai / Alliteration (எதுகை / மோனை)

Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu

Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds such as 'Melam', 'Mangai', 'Meendum' create a lively rhythmic bounce.

Personification

Male :Poongaatrae odi vaa

Addressing nature elements like the gentle breeze ('Poongaatrae odi vaa') as living guests invited to sing and celebrate.

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Trivia

'Oor Kavalan' (1987) stars Superstar Rajinikanth and Radhika in lead roles. The film's musical score was composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh, with lyrics authored by the eminent poet Pulamaipithan.

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