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Lyrics & meaning

Naadariya Thethi Vachu

From Boom Boom Madu · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Boom Boom Madu
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
20 Nov 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naadariya thethi vachchu naal kezhama paththu vachchu
Paththirikkai achchadichchu paakku vachchu oorazhachchu
Kalyaanam dum dum kalyaanam
Kalyaanam dum dum kalyaanam
Poo mudichchu pottu vachchu
Manja mudi ittu vachchu
Ponnu pulla kaiyanaichchu
Kondaattamthaan
Male :Aahaan
Poo mudichchu pottu vachchu
Manja mudi ittu vachchu
Ponnu pulla kaiyanaichchu
Kondaattamthaan
Naadariya thethi vachchu naal kezhama paththu vachchu
Paththirikkai achchadichchu paakku vachchu oorazhachchu
Kalyaanam dum dum kalyaanam
Kalyaanam hae….dum dum kalyaanam
Mettiyaninju mella kuninju
Panthalilae ennoduthaan
Nee pakkaththilae okkaaraththaan
Mettiyaninju mella kuninju
Panthalilae ennoduthaan
Nee pakkaththilae okkaaraththaan
Pachchakili istappadi
Poomaala nee podaththaan
Purushan ponjaathi naamaagaththaan
Nee sollu pulla
Solla solla santhosanthaan
Naadariya thethi vachchu naal kezhama paththu vachchu
Paththirikkai achchadichchu paakku vachchu oorazhachchu
Kalyaanam dum dum kalyaanam
Kalyaanam hoomhoom….dum dum kalyaanam
Mella thodanum solli tharanum
Maththathellaam theriyaathava
Naan manmathan ariyaathava
Mella thodanum solli tharanum
Maththathellaam theriyaathava
Naan manmathan ariyaathava
Paththu tharam muththamtharum
Un kannam punnaavathu
Adhuvum puriyaatti ennaavathu
Female :Naan enna solla
Yaedhu solla ammaadiyo
Naadariya thethi vachchu naal kezhama paththu vachchu
Paththirikkai achchadichchu paakku vachchu oorazhachchu
Kalyaanam dum dum kalyaanam
Kalyaanam hae haei….dum dum kalyaanam
Meththai virichchu katti pudichchu
Mudhalirava kondaadanum
Kann muzhichchirunthu onnaaganum
Meththai virichchu katti pudichchu
Mudhalirava kondaadanum
Kann muzhichchirunthu onnaaganum
Palliyarai paatteduththu
Maamaavae nee paadanum
Boom boom maadaattam naan aadanum
Male :Yaei kozhi vanthu koovum varai kummaalamthaan
Fixing a wedding date for the world to know, choosing an auspicious day,
Printing the invitations, offering betel nuts, and inviting the whole town,
A wedding, dum dum, a grand wedding!
A wedding, dum dum, a grand wedding!
Wearing flowers in the hair, placing a bindi on the forehead,
Tying the sacred turmeric knot,
The bride and groom holding hands,
It is a joyous celebration!
Male: Aha!
Wearing flowers in the hair, placing a bindi on the forehead,
Tying the sacred turmeric knot,
The bride and groom holding hands,
It is a joyous celebration!
Fixing a wedding date for the world to know, choosing an auspicious day,
Printing the invitations, offering betel nuts, and inviting the whole town,
A wedding, dum dum, a grand wedding!
A wedding, hey... dum dum, a grand wedding!
Wearing the toe-ring and bowing your head shyly,
Under the wedding canopy, right beside me,
You will sit right beside me,
Wearing the toe-ring and bowing your head shyly,
Under the wedding canopy, right beside me,
You will sit right beside me,
Just as my little parrot wishes,
You will place a flower garland on me,
And we will become husband and wife!
Say it, my girl!
Hearing you say it brings pure joy!
Fixing a wedding date for the world to know, choosing an auspicious day,
Printing the invitations, offering betel nuts, and inviting the whole town,
A wedding, dum dum, a grand wedding!
A wedding, mhm... dum dum, a grand wedding!
You must touch me gently and teach me everything,
For I know nothing about love and intimacy,
I know nothing of Manmathan (the god of love) yet.
You must touch me gently and teach me everything,
For I know nothing about love and intimacy,
I know nothing of Manmathan (the god of love) yet.
If I kiss your cheek ten times,
Will your soft cheek turn sore?
If you don't even understand this, what will happen?
Female: What can I say?
What words can I find, oh my goodness!
Fixing a wedding date for the world to know, choosing an auspicious day,
Printing the invitations, offering betel nuts, and inviting the whole town,
A wedding, dum dum, a grand wedding!
A wedding, hey hey... dum dum, a grand wedding!
Spreading out the bed and holding each other close,
We must celebrate our wedding night,
Staying awake through the night to become one.
Spreading out the bed and holding each other close,
We must celebrate our wedding night,
Staying awake through the night to become one.
Singing a song in the bridal chamber,
My dear, you must sing for me,
And like a Boom Boom bull, I will dance along!
Male: Hey, until the rooster crows at dawn, it will be non-stop fun!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This energetic Tamil folk track from the 1982 film Boom Boom Madu describes the entire cultural sequence of a traditional Tamil wedding. Penned by Vaali, the song begins with the communal excitement of fixing auspicious dates, printing invitations, and formally inviting relatives and villagers with betel leaves and nuts. It details traditional rural bride-groom preparations, including adorning flowers, applying turmeric, and wearing toe rings (metti) under the marriage canopy (panthal). As the song progresses, the dynamic shifts into romantic and playful banter between the newly married couple. They playfully express their shyness, affection, and anticipation for their nuptial night (mudhaliravu), celebrating their union with dance, song, and joyful banter late into the night until the morning rooster crows.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Naadariya thethi vachchu naal kezhama paththu vachchu”

Repetition of the 'Na' sound at the beginning of words in the first line creates a catchy, rhythmic opening typical of Tamil folk songs.

Onomatopoeia

“Kalyaanam dum dum kalyaanam”

The rhythmic phrase 'dum dum' imitates the sound of wedding drums (Thavil/Nadaswaram), amplifying the festive marital tone.

Metaphor

“Pachchakili istappadi”

The term 'Pachchakili' (green parrot) is used as an affectionate metaphor for the gentle, precious bride.

Simile / Cultural Allusion

“Boom boom maadaattam naan aadanum”

The phrase 'Boom boom maadaattam' references the decorated 'Boom Boom' bulls of Tamil Nadu folk tradition that nod rhythmically to music, illustrating joyful dancing.

Did you know?

Trivia

The title of the film Boom Boom Madu refers to the traditional itinerant fortune-tellers of Tamil Nadu who travel with decorated bulls called 'Boom Boom Mattukaran'. The song incorporates traditional Tamil matrimonial customs such as giving betel nuts (paakku) for invitations and wearing toe-rings (metti).

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