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Lyrics & meaning

Mississippi Nadhi Kulunga

From Priyamanavale · 2000

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Vijay, Anuradha Sriram
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Details
Priyamanavale2000

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Ailae mast mastAilae delightful delightful
Aila lae aila laeAila lae aila lae
Ailae mast mastAilae delightful delightful
Aila lae aila laeAila lae aila lae
Female
Missisipi nadhiAs the Mississippi river
Kulunga kulungaShakes and trickles,
Mini skirt-u mellaAs the mini skirt gently
Kudhikka kudhikkaBounces and jumps,
Unakku pidikkumaa anbaeWill you like it, my love?
Unakku pidikkumaWill you like it?
Male
Cherry flower inguAs the cherry flower here
Sirikka sirikkaSmiles and blooms,
Strawberry udhaduAs the strawberry lips
Thudikka thudikkaQuiver and throb,
Enakku kasakkuma anbaeWill it feel bitter to me, my love?
Enakku kasakkumaWill it feel bitter to me?
Female
Touching-u touching-u thaanIt is indeed touching and touching
Tucker-u tucker-u dhaanIt is indeed fantastic and super
Male
Love-ing love-ing thaanIt is indeed loving and loving
Figur-u figur-u thaanShe is indeed a stylish beauty
Female
Sandhikka sandhikkaAs we meet again and again
Sindhikka sindhikkaAs we think again and again
Thiththikka vidaadhaeDo not make it sweet
Male
Unnudal thottapinAfter touching your body,
Innoru pennudalAnother woman's body,
En viral thodaadhaeMy fingers shall never touch.
Chorus
Aila lae aila lae aila laeAila lae aila lae aila lae
Female
Missisipi nadhiAs the Mississippi river
Kulunga kulungaShakes and trickles,
Mini skirt-u mellaAs the mini skirt gently
Kudhikka kudhikkaBounces and jumps,
Unakku pidikkumaa anbaeWill you like it, my love?
Unakku pidikkumaWill you like it?
Male
Cherry flower inguAs the cherry flower here
Sirikka sirikkaSmiles and blooms,
Strawberry udhaduAs the strawberry lips
Thudikka thudikkaQuiver and throb,
Enakku kasakkuma anbaeWill it feel bitter to me, my love?
Enakku kasakkumaWill it feel bitter to me?
Chorus
…………………..
Male
Idhazhgalil irukkumThe wine residing on your lips,
Wine-ai kodukka vendum vendumYou must give, you must give.
Idhai vida champaigne edharkkuWhy need champagne when I have this?
Enakku vendum vendumI need it, I need it.
Female
Unai thaanae night naanumOnly you, at night, I
Uduththa vendum vendumMust wear like clothing.
Udaigalil nighty ondruAmong clothes, why do I need
Edharkku vendum vendumA nighty at all?
Male
Nee azhagiya angelYou are a beautiful angel,
Enn madi oru oonjalMy lap is a swing.
Female :Nee thodarndhidum ACFemale: You are like continuous air conditioning,
Unnidam konji pesiCoaxing and talking warmly to you.
Male
Virattinaalum vilagidaaEven if driven away, it never leaves,
Unadhu nyaabagamThe memory of you.
Female :Idai vidaadhu idaiyil nadathuFemale: Continuously play your drama
Unadhu naadagamAround my waist.
Chorus
Aila lae aila lae aila laeAila lae aila lae aila lae
Female
Missisipi nadhiAs the Mississippi river
Kulunga kulungaShakes and trickles,
Mini skirt-u mellaAs the mini skirt gently
Kudhikka kudhikkaBounces and jumps,
Unakku pidikkumaa anbaeWill you like it, my love?
Unakku pidikkumaWill you like it?
Male
Cherry flower inguAs the cherry flower here
Sirikka sirikkaSmiles and blooms,
Strawberry udhaduAs the strawberry lips
Thudikka thudikkaQuiver and throb,
Enakku kasakkuma anbaeWill it feel bitter to me, my love?
Enakku kasakkumaWill it feel bitter to me?
Chorus
………………………
Male
American style-ilIn American style,
Vaazhkkai amaiya vendum vendumLife must be set up.
Pirigindra urimaiyoduWith the freedom to separate,
Uravu vendum vendumA relationship is desired.
Female
Enakkoru million dollarA million dollars for me
Idharkku vendum vendumIs needed for this.
Adhai vida costly undhanMore precious than that, your
Anbu vendum vendumLove is what I need.
Male
Naan thoda thoda meendumAs I touch and touch again,
Nee thoda vara vendumYou must come to touch.
Female :Naan thoda thoda meendumFemale: As I touch and touch again,
Nee koduththida vendumYou must give in return.
Male
Unakku enakkum payanam seiyyaFor you and me to travel,
Orae boat-udhaanThere is only one boat.
Female :Enadhu kaalgal nadappadhendrumFemale: For my feet to walk,
Unadhu route-udhaanYour route is the only path.
Chorus
Aila lae aila lae aila laeAila lae aila lae aila lae
Female
Missisipi nadhiAs the Mississippi river
Kulunga kulungaShakes and trickles,
Mini skirt-u mellaAs the mini skirt gently
Kudhikka kudhikkaBounces and jumps,
Unakku pidikkumaa anbaeWill you like it, my love?
Unakku pidikkumaWill you like it?
Male
Cherry flower inguAs the cherry flower here
Sirikka sirikkaSmiles and blooms,
Strawberry udhaduAs the strawberry lips
Thudikka thudikkaQuiver and throb,
Enakku kasakkuma anbaeWill it feel bitter to me, my love?
Enakku kasakkumaWill it feel bitter to me?
Female
Touching-u touching-u thaanIt is indeed touching and touching
Tucker-u tucker-u dhaanIt is indeed fantastic and super
Male
Love-ing love-ing thaanIt is indeed loving and loving
Figur-u figur-u thaanShe is indeed a stylish beauty
Female
Sandhikka sandhikkaAs we meet again and again
Sindhikka sindhikkaAs we think again and again
Thiththikka vidaadhaeDo not make it sweet
Male
Unnudal thottapinAfter touching your body,
Innoru pennudalAnother woman's body,
En viral thodaadhaeMy fingers shall never touch.
Chorus
Ailae mast mastAilae delightful delightful
Aila laeAila lae
Ailae mast mastAilae delightful delightful
Aila laeAila lae

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat, playful song captures romantic banter and youthful flirtation blended with modern western imagery and concepts. The protagonists sing about their chemistry using metaphors involving Western geography, fruits, fashion, and lifestyle elements like the Mississippi river, mini skirts, strawberries, and champagne.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Kulunga kulunga

Words like 'Kulunga kulunga', 'Kudhikka kudhikka', 'Sirikka sirikka', and 'Thudikka thudikka' repeat consecutively to emphasize rhythm and continuous action.

Metaphor / Simile

Strawberry udhadu

Comparing human beauty and romantic elements to western imagery such as the Mississippi river, cherry flowers, and strawberry lips.

Emona / Monai (Initial Rhyme)

Sandhikka sandhikka / Sindhikka sindhikka

Matching opening sounds across lines such as 'Sandhikka' and 'Sindhikka'.

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Trivia

This song belongs to the hit 2000 Tamil romantic drama movie 'Priyamanavale', starring Vijay and Simran. The music was composed by SA Rajkumar, and lyrics were written by legendary poet Vaali.

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