Oru Thai Maasam
From Vandichakkaram · 1980
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Vandichakkaram1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu | Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived |
| Iru kaiyodu kaiyaaga saeththu | Joining hand in hand together |
| Kettimelam kottum neram | At the time when the wedding drums beat loud |
| Subha laali solla vaadi | Come girl, to sing a sacred auspicious lullaby |
| Varum kaalam nalla kaalamunnu | Saying that the coming times will be good times |
| Kummi kottungadi…. | Clap your hands and play the Kummi dance, girls! |
| Female | |
| Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu | Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived |
| Iru kaiyodu kaiyaaga saeththu | Joining hand in hand together |
| Kettimelam kottum neram | At the time when the wedding drums beat loud |
| Subha laali solla vaadi | Come girl, to sing a sacred auspicious lullaby |
| Varum kaalam nalla kaalamunnu | Saying that the coming times will be good times |
| Kummi kottungadi… | Clap your hands and play the Kummi dance, girls! |
| Female | |
| Maappillai ponnukku vegu poruththamdi | The groom is a great match for the bride, girl! |
| Mai potta kannukku sogam irukkuthadi | Yet there is a slight sadness in her kohl-rimmed eyes, girl |
| Maappillai ponnukku vegu poruththamdi | The groom is a great match for the bride, girl! |
| Mai potta kannukku sogam irukkuthadi | Yet there is a slight sadness in her kohl-rimmed eyes, girl |
| Female | |
| Velli kolusu thullaatho | Won't the silver anklet jump with joy? |
| Alli anaikka sollaatho | Won't it plead to embrace her tightly? |
| Anaichchuputtaa silikkuthunnu | Saying she shivers when embraced |
| Mayakkam kollaathi…oo…oo…. | Don't faint or get overcome with bliss... oo... oo... |
| Female | |
| Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu | Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived |
| Iru kaiyodu kaiyaaga saeththu | Joining hand in hand together |
| Kettimelam kottum neram | At the time when the wedding drums beat loud |
| Subha laali solla vaadi | Come girl, to sing a sacred auspicious lullaby |
| Varum kaalam nalla kaalamunnu | Saying that the coming times will be good times |
| Kummi kottungadi…. | Clap your hands and play the Kummi dance, girls! |
| Female | |
| Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu | Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived |
| Iru kaiyodu kaiyaaga saeththu | Joining hand in hand together |
| Chorus | |
| ………………. | |
| Female | |
| Machaanai kaikaari mayakki vachikkitta | The clever girl captivated her groom |
| Maaraappu selaiyilae izhuththu kattikittaa | She pulled and bound him within the drape of her saree |
| Machaanai kaikaari mayakki vachikkitta | The clever girl captivated her groom |
| Maaraappu selaiyilae izhuththu kattikittaa | She pulled and bound him within the drape of her saree |
| Female | |
| Pudhu ravikkai thanthaanaa athai rasikka vanthaanaa | Did he give a new blouse and come to admire it? |
| Pudhu ravikkai thanthaanaa athai rasikka vanthaanaa | Did he give a new blouse and come to admire it? |
| Ravikkai thanthu ragasiyaththai unakku sonnaanaa | After giving the blouse, did he whisper a secret to you? |
| Female | |
| Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu | Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived |
| Iru kaiyodu kaiyaaga saeththu | Joining hand in hand together |
| Kettimelam kottum neram | At the time when the wedding drums beat loud |
| Subha laali solla vaadi | Come girl, to sing a sacred auspicious lullaby |
| Varum kaalam nalla kaalamunnu | Saying that the coming times will be good times |
| Kummi kottungadi…. | Clap your hands and play the Kummi dance, girls! |
| Female | |
| : Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu | Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived |
| Iru kaiyodu kaiyaaga saeththu | Joining hand in hand together |
ஒரு தை மாசம் வந்தாச்சு நேத்து
இரு கையோடு கையாக சேத்து
கெட்டி மேளம் கொட்டும் நேரம்
சுபலாலி சொல்ல வாடி
வரும் காலம் நல்ல காலமுன்னு
கும்மி கொட்டுங்கடி.........
Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived
Joining hand in hand together
At the time when the wedding drums beat loud
Come girl, to sing a sacred auspicious lullaby
Saying that the coming times will be good times
Clap your hands and play the Kummi dance, girls!
ஒரு தை மாசம் வந்தாச்சு நேத்து
இரு கையோடு கையாக சேத்து
கெட்டி மேளம் கொட்டும் நேரம்
சுபலாலி சொல்ல வாடி
வரும் காலம் நல்ல காலமுன்னு
கும்மி கொட்டுங்கடி.........
Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived
Joining hand in hand together
At the time when the wedding drums beat loud
Come girl, to sing a sacred auspicious lullaby
Saying that the coming times will be good times
Clap your hands and play the Kummi dance, girls!
மாப்பிள்ளை பொண்ணுக்கு வெகு பொருத்தமடி
மை போட்ட கண்ணுக்கு சொகம் இருக்குதடி
மாப்பிள்ளை பொண்ணுக்கு வெகு பொருத்தமடி
மை போட்ட கண்ணுக்கு சொகம் இருக்குதடி
The groom is a great match for the bride, girl!
Yet there is a slight sadness in her kohl-rimmed eyes, girl
The groom is a great match for the bride, girl!
Yet there is a slight sadness in her kohl-rimmed eyes, girl
வெள்ளிக் கொலுசு துள்ளாதோ
அள்ளி அணைக்கச் சொல்லாதோ
அணைச்சுப்புட்டா சிலிக்குதுன்னு
மயக்கம் கொள்ளாதோ....ஓ....ஓ....
Won't the silver anklet jump with joy?
Won't it plead to embrace her tightly?
Saying she shivers when embraced
Don't faint or get overcome with bliss... oo... oo...
ஒரு தை மாசம் வந்தாச்சு நேத்து
இரு கையோடு கையாக சேத்து
கெட்டி மேளம் கொட்டும் நேரம்
சுபலாலி சொல்ல வாடி
வரும் காலம் நல்ல காலமுன்னு
கும்மி கொட்டுங்கடி.........
Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived
Joining hand in hand together
At the time when the wedding drums beat loud
Come girl, to sing a sacred auspicious lullaby
Saying that the coming times will be good times
Clap your hands and play the Kummi dance, girls!
ஒரு தை மாசம் வந்தாச்சு நேத்து
இரு கையோடு கையாக சேத்து
Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived
Joining hand in hand together
...................................
மச்சானை கைகாரி மயக்கி வைச்சிக்கிட்டா
மாராப்பு சேலையிலே இழுத்துக் கட்டிக்கிட்டா
மச்சானை கைகாரி மயக்கி வைச்சிக்கிட்டா
மாராப்பு சேலையிலே இழுத்துக் கட்டிக்கிட்டா
The clever girl captivated her groom
She pulled and bound him within the drape of her saree
The clever girl captivated her groom
She pulled and bound him within the drape of her saree
புது ரவிக்கை தந்தானா அதை ரசிக்க வந்தானா
புது ரவிக்கை தந்தானா அதை ரசிக்க வந்தானா
ரவிக்கை தந்து ரகசியத்தை உனக்கு சொன்னானா
Did he give a new blouse and come to admire it?
Did he give a new blouse and come to admire it?
After giving the blouse, did he whisper a secret to you?
ஒரு தை மாசம் வந்தாச்சு நேத்து
இரு கையோடு கையாக சேத்து
கெட்டி மேளம் கொட்டும் நேரம்
சுபலாலி சொல்ல வாடி
வரும் காலம் நல்ல காலமுன்னு
கும்மி கொட்டுங்கடி.........
Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived
Joining hand in hand together
At the time when the wedding drums beat loud
Come girl, to sing a sacred auspicious lullaby
Saying that the coming times will be good times
Clap your hands and play the Kummi dance, girls!
ஒரு தை மாசம் வந்தாச்சு நேத்து
இரு கையோடு கையாக சேத்து
Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived
Joining hand in hand together
Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu
Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived
Iru kaiyodu kaiyaaga saeththu
Joining hand in hand together
Kettimelam kottum neram
At the time when the wedding drums beat loud
Subha laali solla vaadi
Come girl, to sing a sacred auspicious lullaby
Varum kaalam nalla kaalamunnu
Saying that the coming times will be good times
Kummi kottungadi….
Clap your hands and play the Kummi dance, girls!
Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu
Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived
Iru kaiyodu kaiyaaga saeththu
Joining hand in hand together
Kettimelam kottum neram
At the time when the wedding drums beat loud
Subha laali solla vaadi
Come girl, to sing a sacred auspicious lullaby
Varum kaalam nalla kaalamunnu
Saying that the coming times will be good times
Kummi kottungadi…
Clap your hands and play the Kummi dance, girls!
Maappillai ponnukku vegu poruththamdi
The groom is a great match for the bride, girl!
Mai potta kannukku sogam irukkuthadi
Yet there is a slight sadness in her kohl-rimmed eyes, girl
Maappillai ponnukku vegu poruththamdi
The groom is a great match for the bride, girl!
Mai potta kannukku sogam irukkuthadi
Yet there is a slight sadness in her kohl-rimmed eyes, girl
Velli kolusu thullaatho
Won't the silver anklet jump with joy?
Alli anaikka sollaatho
Won't it plead to embrace her tightly?
Anaichchuputtaa silikkuthunnu
Saying she shivers when embraced
Mayakkam kollaathi…oo…oo….
Don't faint or get overcome with bliss... oo... oo...
Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu
Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived
Iru kaiyodu kaiyaaga saeththu
Joining hand in hand together
Kettimelam kottum neram
At the time when the wedding drums beat loud
Subha laali solla vaadi
Come girl, to sing a sacred auspicious lullaby
Varum kaalam nalla kaalamunnu
Saying that the coming times will be good times
Kummi kottungadi….
Clap your hands and play the Kummi dance, girls!
Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu
Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived
Iru kaiyodu kaiyaaga saeththu
Joining hand in hand together
……………….
Machaanai kaikaari mayakki vachikkitta
The clever girl captivated her groom
Maaraappu selaiyilae izhuththu kattikittaa
She pulled and bound him within the drape of her saree
Machaanai kaikaari mayakki vachikkitta
The clever girl captivated her groom
Maaraappu selaiyilae izhuththu kattikittaa
She pulled and bound him within the drape of her saree
Pudhu ravikkai thanthaanaa athai rasikka vanthaanaa
Did he give a new blouse and come to admire it?
Pudhu ravikkai thanthaanaa athai rasikka vanthaanaa
Did he give a new blouse and come to admire it?
Ravikkai thanthu ragasiyaththai unakku sonnaanaa
After giving the blouse, did he whisper a secret to you?
Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu
Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived
Iru kaiyodu kaiyaaga saeththu
Joining hand in hand together
Kettimelam kottum neram
At the time when the wedding drums beat loud
Subha laali solla vaadi
Come girl, to sing a sacred auspicious lullaby
Varum kaalam nalla kaalamunnu
Saying that the coming times will be good times
Kummi kottungadi….
Clap your hands and play the Kummi dance, girls!
: Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu
Yesterday, the auspicious month of Thai arrived
Iru kaiyodu kaiyaaga saeththu
Joining hand in hand together
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Oru Thai Maasam Vanthaachu' is a festive folk-style song rooted in traditional Tamil culture, specifically formatted as a Kummi dance performance. The month of Thai (January-February) holds deep cultural significance in Tamil Nadu as a time of harvest, prosperity, and auspicious events like weddings. The lyrics portray a group of village women joining together in a circle, clapping hands, and celebrating a marriage in their community.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu / Iru kaiyodu kaiyaaga saeththu”
The second letter 'ru' rhymes across consecutive lines ('Oru' and 'Iru').
Monai (Initial Letter Alliteration)
“Machaanai kaikaari mayakki vachikkitta”
Repetition of the 'M' sound across words ('Machaanai', 'mayakki') in the same line.
Cultural Symbolism
“Oru thai maasam vanthaachu nethu”
The month of Thai symbolises new beginnings and wedded bliss according to the Tamil proverb 'Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum'.
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Trivia
The song is featured in the 1980 Tamil hit film 'Vandichakkaram', directed by K. Vijayan and starring Sivakumar and Saritha. The movie is famous for introducing actress Silk Smitha to the Tamil film industry in her iconic debut role as 'Silukku'.
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