Melam Kotti Aadu
From Oor Kavalan · 1987
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Oor Kavalan1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Dhinakkthaa | Rhythmic beats (Dhinakkthaa) |
| Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu | Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage |
| Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu | Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage |
| Mangai ilam poovukku maangalya yogam | The young flower-like maiden gets the fortune of marriage |
| Meendum ingu vandhadhu podungal thaaalam | It has arrived here again, clap and keep the rhythm |
| Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae | Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration |
| Haan thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae | Aha, thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration |
| Bale bale bale bale | Bravo, bravo, bravo, bravo! |
| Female | |
| Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu | Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage |
| Mangai ilam poovukku maangalya yogam | The young flower-like maiden gets the fortune of marriage |
| Meendum ingu vandhadhu podungal thaaalam | It has arrived here again, clap and keep the rhythm |
| Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae | Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration |
| Male | |
| Nalloorgal unnai paaratta | For good people to praise you |
| Anbaalae naangal neeraatta hoi | And for us to bathe you with love, oh! |
| Female | |
| Ponnaana naalum vandhachu | The golden day has finally arrived |
| Pookaadha poovum poothaachu | Even the flower that didn't bloom has blossomed now |
| Male | |
| Venmegam thaan | Only the white cloud |
| Female :Niram maarattum | Female: Let its color change |
| Male :Pon megam pol | Male: Like a golden cloud |
| Female :Nindraadattum | Female: Let it sway and dance |
| Male :Poongaatrae odi vaa | Male: Gentle breeze, run and come |
| Female :Boopaalam paadi vaa | Female: Sing the morning raga and come |
| Male :Pon maalai kondu vaa | Male: Bring the golden garland |
| Punnagaipoovai kaana vaa vaa | Come to see the smiling flower-like bride |
| Female :Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae | Female: Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration |
| Haei thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae | Hey, thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration |
| Female | |
| Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu | Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage |
| Male :Mangai ilam poovukku maangalya yogam | Male: The young flower-like maiden gets the fortune of marriage |
| Meendum ingu vandhadhu podungal thaaalam | It has arrived here again, clap and keep the rhythm |
| Female :ThanthaanathanaeMale :Haan | Female: Thanthaanathanae Male: Yes! |
| Female :Ini kondattam thaanae | Female: Now it is pure celebration |
| Male :Bale bale bale …. | Male: Bravo, bravo, bravo... |
| Male | |
| Kalyaana sedhi ellamae | All the happy news of the wedding |
| Ippodhae ooril solvenae hoi | I will announce to the whole town right now, oh! |
| Female | |
| Vethala paakku vaikkonum | We must arrange betel leaves and nuts |
| Virundhukku ellaam seiyonum | We must prepare everything for the grand feast |
| Male | |
| Muthaalae orr | With pearls, a |
| Female :Pallaakku thaan | Female: Palanquin |
| Male :Seidhaal koodum | Male: Can be made |
| Female :Selvaaku thaan | Female: Influence and prestige will grow |
| Male :Poovaalae pandhalum | Male: A decorative pandal with flowers |
| Female :Pottu thaan theeranum | Female: Must definitely be put up |
| Male :Manikka oonjalil mai vizhi mangaiyada vendum | Male: The kohl-eyed maiden must swing on the ruby swing |
| Female :Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae | Female: Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration |
| Male :Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae | Male: Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration |
| Male | |
| Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu | Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage |
| Female :Mangai ilam poovukku maangalya yogam | Female: The young flower-like maiden gets the fortune of marriage |
| Meendum ingu vandhadhu podungal thaaalam | It has arrived here again, clap and keep the rhythm |
| Both :Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae | Both: Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration |
| Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae | Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration |
தினக்கு தா
மேளம் கொட்டி ஆடு மேடை ஒண்ணு போடு
மேளம் கொட்டி ஆடு மேடை ஒண்ணு போடு
மங்கை இளம் பூவுக்கு மாங்கல்ய யோகம்
மீண்டும் இங்கு வந்தது போடுங்கள் தாளம்
தந்தானதானே இனி கொண்டாட்டம் தானே .....
ஹான் தந்தானதானே இனி கொண்டாட்டம் தானே .....
பலே பலே பலே பலே ....
Rhythmic beats (Dhinakkthaa)
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage
The young flower-like maiden gets the fortune of marriage
It has arrived here again, clap and keep the rhythm
Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Aha, thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Bravo, bravo, bravo, bravo!
மேளம் கொட்டி ஆடு மேடை ஒண்ணு போடு
மங்கை இளம் பூவுக்கு மாங்கல்ய யோகம்
மீண்டும் இங்கு வந்தது போடுங்கள் தாளம்
தந்தானதானே இனி கொண்டாட்டம் தானே .....
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage
The young flower-like maiden gets the fortune of marriage
It has arrived here again, clap and keep the rhythm
Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
நல்லோர்கள் உன்னை பாராட்ட
அன்பாலே நாங்கள் நீராட்ட
For good people to praise you
And for us to bathe you with love, oh!
பொன்னான நாளும் வந்தாச்சு
பூக்காத பூவும் பூத்தாச்சு
The golden day has finally arrived
Even the flower that didn't bloom has blossomed now
வெண்மேகம் தான்.......
நிறம் மாறட்டும்
பொன் மேகம் போல்.....
நின்றாடட்டும்
பூங்காற்றே ஓடி வா......
பூபாளம் பாடி வா
பொன்மாலை கொண்டு வா.....
புன்னகை பூவை காண வா வா....
தந்தானதானே இனி கொண்டாட்டம் தானே ....
ஹேய் தந்தானதானே இனி கொண்டாட்டம் தானே .....
Only the white cloud
Female: Let its color change
Male: Like a golden cloud
Female: Let it sway and dance
Male: Gentle breeze, run and come
Female: Sing the morning raga and come
Male: Bring the golden garland
Come to see the smiling flower-like bride
Female: Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Hey, thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
மேளம் கொட்டி ஆடு மேடை ஒண்ணு போடு
மங்கை இளம் பூவுக்கு மாங்கல்ய யோகம்
மீண்டும் இங்கு வந்தது போடுங்கள் தாளம்
தந்தானதானே
ஹான்
இனி கொண்டாட்டம் தானே .....
பலே பலே பலே ....
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage
Male: The young flower-like maiden gets the fortune of marriage
It has arrived here again, clap and keep the rhythm
Female: Thanthaanathanae Male: Yes!
Female: Now it is pure celebration
Male: Bravo, bravo, bravo...
கல்யாண சேதி எல்லாமே
இப்போதே ஊரில் சொல்வேனே
All the happy news of the wedding
I will announce to the whole town right now, oh!
வெத்தல பாக்கு வைக்கோணும்
விருந்துக்கு எல்லாம் செய்யோணும்
We must arrange betel leaves and nuts
We must prepare everything for the grand feast
முத்தாலே ஓர்.......
பல்லாக்குத்தான்
செய்தால் கூடும்
செல்வாக்குத்தான்
பூவாலே பந்தலும்........
போட்டுத்தான் தீரணும்
மாணிக்க ஊஞ்சலில் மைவிழி மங்கையாட வேண்டும்
தந்தானதானே இனி கொண்டாட்டம் தானே .....
தந்தானதானே இனி கொண்டாட்டம் தானே .....
With pearls, a
Female: Palanquin
Male: Can be made
Female: Influence and prestige will grow
Male: A decorative pandal with flowers
Female: Must definitely be put up
Male: The kohl-eyed maiden must swing on the ruby swing
Female: Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Male: Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
மேளம் கொட்டி ஆடு மேடை ஒண்ணு போடு
மங்கை இளம் பூவுக்கு மாங்கல்ய யோகம்
மீண்டும் இங்கு வந்தது போடுங்கள் தாளம்
இருவர் :
தந்தானதானே இனி கொண்டாட்டம் தானே .....
தந்தானதானே இனி கொண்டாட்டம் தானே .....
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage
Female: The young flower-like maiden gets the fortune of marriage
It has arrived here again, clap and keep the rhythm
Both: Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Dhinakkthaa
Rhythmic beats (Dhinakkthaa)
Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage
Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage
Mangai ilam poovukku maangalya yogam
The young flower-like maiden gets the fortune of marriage
Meendum ingu vandhadhu podungal thaaalam
It has arrived here again, clap and keep the rhythm
Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Haan thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Aha, thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Bale bale bale bale
Bravo, bravo, bravo, bravo!
Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage
Mangai ilam poovukku maangalya yogam
The young flower-like maiden gets the fortune of marriage
Meendum ingu vandhadhu podungal thaaalam
It has arrived here again, clap and keep the rhythm
Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Nalloorgal unnai paaratta
For good people to praise you
Anbaalae naangal neeraatta hoi
And for us to bathe you with love, oh!
Ponnaana naalum vandhachu
The golden day has finally arrived
Pookaadha poovum poothaachu
Even the flower that didn't bloom has blossomed now
Venmegam thaan
Only the white cloud
Female :Niram maarattum
Female: Let its color change
Male :Pon megam pol
Male: Like a golden cloud
Female :Nindraadattum
Female: Let it sway and dance
Male :Poongaatrae odi vaa
Male: Gentle breeze, run and come
Female :Boopaalam paadi vaa
Female: Sing the morning raga and come
Male :Pon maalai kondu vaa
Male: Bring the golden garland
Punnagaipoovai kaana vaa vaa
Come to see the smiling flower-like bride
Female :Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Female: Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Haei thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Hey, thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage
Male :Mangai ilam poovukku maangalya yogam
Male: The young flower-like maiden gets the fortune of marriage
Meendum ingu vandhadhu podungal thaaalam
It has arrived here again, clap and keep the rhythm
Female :ThanthaanathanaeMale :Haan
Female: Thanthaanathanae Male: Yes!
Female :Ini kondattam thaanae
Female: Now it is pure celebration
Male :Bale bale bale ….
Male: Bravo, bravo, bravo...
Kalyaana sedhi ellamae
All the happy news of the wedding
Ippodhae ooril solvenae hoi
I will announce to the whole town right now, oh!
Vethala paakku vaikkonum
We must arrange betel leaves and nuts
Virundhukku ellaam seiyonum
We must prepare everything for the grand feast
Muthaalae orr
With pearls, a
Female :Pallaakku thaan
Female: Palanquin
Male :Seidhaal koodum
Male: Can be made
Female :Selvaaku thaan
Female: Influence and prestige will grow
Male :Poovaalae pandhalum
Male: A decorative pandal with flowers
Female :Pottu thaan theeranum
Female: Must definitely be put up
Male :Manikka oonjalil mai vizhi mangaiyada vendum
Male: The kohl-eyed maiden must swing on the ruby swing
Female :Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Female: Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Male :Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Male: Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Melam kotti aadu medai onnu podu
Beat the drums and dance, set up a stage
Female :Mangai ilam poovukku maangalya yogam
Female: The young flower-like maiden gets the fortune of marriage
Meendum ingu vandhadhu podungal thaaalam
It has arrived here again, clap and keep the rhythm
Both :Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Both: Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Thanthaanathanae ini kondattam thaanae
Thanthaanathanae, now it is pure celebration
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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.
Did you know?
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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