Pottu Vacha Kiliye
From Poovarasan · 1996
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Poovarasan1996
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pottu vacha kiliyae | Oh parrot adorned with a bindi, |
| Etti paaru veliyae | Take a peep outside! |
| Male | |
| Pottu vacha kiliyae | Oh parrot adorned with a bindi, |
| Etti paaru veliyae | Take a peep outside! |
| Pothi vecha uravae | Oh relation treasured and kept safe, |
| Poo mudikkum iniyae | Oh sweet one who wears flowers in her hair! |
| Male | |
| Maalai ingirukku | The garland is right here, |
| Ketti melam vanthirukku | The grand wedding drums have arrived! |
| Chorus :Ooru vanthirukku | Chorus: The entire village has gathered, |
| Siru thaeru vanthirukku | A small temple chariot has arrived! |
| Male :Alli edukanum | Male: We must scoop up in hands, |
| Santhanam santhanam | Sandalwood paste, sandalwood paste! |
| Mangai udambula | On the young maiden's body, |
| Posanum posanum | We must smear it, smear it! |
| Male | |
| Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam | It is wedding time, it is wedding time, |
| Kalyaanam | A joyful wedding! |
| Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam | It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration, |
| Vaibogam | A lavish celebration! |
| Chorus | |
| Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam | It is wedding time, it is wedding time, |
| Kalyaanam | A joyful wedding! |
| Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam | It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration, |
| Vaibogam | A lavish celebration! |
| Chorus | |
| Pottu vacha kiliyae | Oh parrot adorned with a bindi, |
| Etti paaru veliyae | Take a peep outside! |
| Pothi vecha uravae | Oh relation treasured and kept safe, |
| Poo mudikkum kiliyae | Oh parrot who wears flowers in her hair! |
| Chorus | |
| Heyy heyy heyy ehyy heyyy eeyyy | Heyy heyy heyy ehyy heyyy eeyyy |
| Heyy heyy heyy ehyy heyyy eeyyy | Heyy heyy heyy ehyy heyyy eeyyy |
| Thaanaana thandhana naa | Thaanaana thandhana naa |
| Thaanaana thandhana naa naaa…aaa…. | Thaanaana thandhana naa naaa…aaa…. |
| Male | |
| Eppavum sila kaadhal | Usually, some love stories, |
| Ezundhaalae thadukki vilum | Stumble and fall as soon as they begin. |
| Male | |
| Innum sila kaadhal ellam | Some other love stories, |
| Arai kinaru thaandi vidum | Only manage to cross half a well. |
| Male | |
| Mothathula kaadhalukku | Overall, for love, |
| Engaeyum edhirppu varum | Opposition arises everywhere. |
| Male | |
| Unnoda kaadhal mattum | However, your love alone, |
| Manam pola manam mudikkum | Will lead to a marriage after your own heart. |
| Male | |
| Villanunga vambhu thumbhu | Without villains causing any trouble, |
| Pannaama naeraa | Directly, |
| Male :Utchakattam vandhiruchu | Male: The climax has arrived, |
| Un kaadhal jooraa | Your love story is grand! |
| Male | |
| Poochuudum poonguyilae | Oh flower-adorned songbird, |
| Chorus :Hey hey hey hey | Chorus: Hey hey hey hey |
| Male :Un kooda aan kuyilae | Male: Along with you, male songbird, |
| Chorus :Hey hey hey hey | Chorus: Hey hey hey hey |
| Male | |
| Paayai virikkavum | To spread out the mat, |
| Paatu padikkavum | To sing songs, |
| Yogam vanthathadi hoi | Good fortune has arrived, oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Pottu vacha kiliyae | Oh parrot adorned with a bindi, |
| Etti paaru veliyae | Take a peep outside! |
| Pothi vecha uravae | Oh relation treasured and kept safe, |
| Poo mudikkum iniyae | Oh sweet one who wears flowers in her hair! |
| Male | |
| Maalai ingirukku | The garland is right here, |
| Ketti melam vanthirukku | The grand wedding drums have arrived! |
| Chorus :Ooru vanthirukku | Chorus: The entire village has gathered, |
| Siru thaeru vanthirukku | A small temple chariot has arrived! |
| Male :Alli edukanum | Male: We must scoop up in hands, |
| Santhanam santhanam | Sandalwood paste, sandalwood paste! |
| Mangai udambula | On the young maiden's body, |
| Posanum posanum | Posanum posanum! |
| Male | |
| Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam | It is wedding time, it is wedding time, |
| Kalyaanam | A joyful wedding! |
| Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam | It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration, |
| Vaibogam | A lavish celebration! |
| Male | |
| Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam | It is wedding time, it is wedding time, |
| Kalyaanam | A joyful wedding! |
| Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam | It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration, |
| Vaibogam | A lavish celebration! |
| Chorus | |
| Hoo ooo ooo oo | Hoo ooo ooo oo |
| Valli vanapukkum | For Valli's charm, |
| Vadivazhagi tholukkum | And her beautiful shoulders, |
| Andha aarumugam thoolaachudhu | That Lord Murugan was mesmerized. |
| Indha manja mugathukkum | For this turmeric-complexioned face, |
| Marudhaani poochukkum | And the henna-stained hands, |
| Indha maachaan mugam enaagumo | What will happen to this cousin's face? |
| Chorus | |
| Hoo ooo oo ooo | Hoo ooo oo ooo |
| Hoo ooo oo ooo | Hoo ooo oo ooo |
| Male | |
| Nallabadi kanavanukku | In a proper way, for your husband, |
| Nizhalaattam nadanthidanum | You should walk like his shadow. |
| Male | |
| Ellu endru sollum munnae | Before he even says 'Sesame', |
| Ennai pol irunthidanum | You should stand ready like 'Oil'. |
| Male | |
| Onnu rendu pothuminnu | Thinking one or two children are enough, |
| Azhavodu sumanthidanum | You should bear them within limits. |
| Male | |
| Ullatha thaan vechikittu | Keeping happiness deep inside the heart, |
| Niraivaaga suga padanum | You should enjoy life to the fullest. |
| Male | |
| Kannagiya pola unna | Like Kannagi, |
| Oor pesa vaazhu | Live so the town praises you! |
| Male :Maadhaviya thaedikittu | Male: Searching for Madhavi, |
| Pogaama paaru | Ensure he doesn't wander off! |
| Male | |
| Maaman mel saanjikittu | Leaning against your uncle's shoulder, |
| Chorus :Hey hey hey hey | Chorus: Hey hey hey hey |
| Male :Maarbodu thonjikittu | Male: Hugging close to his chest, |
| Chorus :Hey hey hey hey | Chorus: Hey hey hey hey |
| Male | |
| Kaalai varaiyilae | Until the morning light, |
| Kattil araiyilae | Inside the bedroom, |
| Konjidu kanmani hoi | Cuddle him, my darling! |
| Male | |
| Pottu vacha kiliyae | Oh parrot adorned with a bindi, |
| Etti paaru veliyae | Take a peep outside! |
| Pothi vecha uravae | Oh relation treasured and kept safe, |
| Poo mudikkum iniyae | Oh sweet one who wears flowers in her hair! |
| Male | |
| Maalai ingirukku | The garland is right here, |
| Ketti melam vanthirukku | The grand wedding drums have arrived! |
| Chorus :Ooru vanthirukku | Chorus: The entire village has gathered, |
| Siru thaeru vanthirukku | A small temple chariot has arrived! |
| Male :Alli edukanum | Male: We must scoop up in hands, |
| Santhanam santhanam | Sandalwood paste, sandalwood paste! |
| Mangai udambula | On the young maiden's body, |
| Posanum posanum | We must smear it, smear it! |
| Male | |
| Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam | It is wedding time, it is wedding time, |
| Kalyaanam | A joyful wedding! |
| Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam | It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration, |
| Vaibogam | A lavish celebration! |
| Chorus | |
| Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam | It is wedding time, it is wedding time, |
| Kalyaanam | A joyful wedding! |
| Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam | It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration, |
| Vaibogam | A lavish celebration! |
| Chorus | |
| Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam | It is wedding time, it is wedding time, |
| Kalyaanam | A joyful wedding! |
| Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam | It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration, |
| Vaibogam | A lavish celebration! |
பொட்டு வச்ச கிளியே
எட்டிப் பாரு வெளியே
Oh parrot adorned with a bindi,
Take a peep outside!
பொட்டு வச்ச கிளியே
எட்டிப் பாரு வெளியே
பொத்தி வச்ச உறவே
பூ முடிக்கும் இனியே
Oh parrot adorned with a bindi,
Take a peep outside!
Oh relation treasured and kept safe,
Oh sweet one who wears flowers in her hair!
மாலை இங்கிருக்கு
கெட்டி மேளம் வந்திருக்கு
குழு :
ஊரும் வந்திருக்கு
சிறுத் தேரும் வந்திருக்கு
அள்ளி எடுக்கணும்
சந்தனம் சந்தனம்
மங்கை ஒடம்புல
பூசணும் பூசணும்
The garland is right here,
The grand wedding drums have arrived!
Chorus: The entire village has gathered,
A small temple chariot has arrived!
Male: We must scoop up in hands,
Sandalwood paste, sandalwood paste!
On the young maiden's body,
We must smear it, smear it!
கல்யாணமாம் கல்யாணமாம்
கல்யாணம்
நல்ல வைபோகமாம் வைபோகமாம்
வைபோகம்
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
A joyful wedding!
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
A lavish celebration!
பொட்டு வச்ச கிளியே
எட்டிப் பாரு வெளியே
பொத்தி வச்ச உறவே
பூ முடிக்கும் கிளியே
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
A joyful wedding!
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
A lavish celebration!
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் எஹெய் ஹேய் ஏய்ய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் எஹெய் ஹேய் ஏய்ய்
தானான தந்தன னா
தானான தந்தன னா னா....ஆஅ.....
Oh parrot adorned with a bindi,
Take a peep outside!
Oh relation treasured and kept safe,
Oh parrot who wears flowers in her hair!
எப்பவும் சில காதல்
எழுந்தாலே தடுக்கி விழும்
Heyy heyy heyy ehyy heyyy eeyyy
Heyy heyy heyy ehyy heyyy eeyyy
Thaanaana thandhana naa
Thaanaana thandhana naa naaa…aaa….
இன்னும் சில காதல் எல்லாம்
அரைக் கிணறு தாண்டி விடும்
Usually, some love stories,
Stumble and fall as soon as they begin.
மொத்தத்துல காதலுக்கு
எங்கேயும் எதிர்ப்பு வரும்
Some other love stories,
Only manage to cross half a well.
உன்னோட காதல் மட்டும்
மனம் போல மணம் முடிக்கும்
Overall, for love,
Opposition arises everywhere.
வில்லனுங்க வம்பு தும்பு
பண்ணாம நேரா
உச்ச கட்டம் வந்திருச்சு
உன் காதல் ஜோரா
However, your love alone,
Will lead to a marriage after your own heart.
பூச்சூடும் பூங்குயிலே...
குழு :
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே
உன் கூட ஆண் குயிலே....
குழு :
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே
Without villains causing any trouble,
Directly,
Male: The climax has arrived,
Your love story is grand!
பாய விரிக்கவும்
பாட்டுப் படிக்கவும்
யோகமும் வந்ததடி ஹேய்
Oh flower-adorned songbird,
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
Male: Along with you, male songbird,
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
பொட்டு வச்ச கிளியே
எட்டிப் பாரு வெளியே
பொத்தி வச்ச உறவே
பூ முடிக்கும் இனியே
To spread out the mat,
To sing songs,
Good fortune has arrived, oh dear!
மாலை இங்கிருக்கு
கெட்டி மேளம் வந்திருக்கு
குழு :
ஊரும் வந்திருக்கு
சிறுத் தேரும் வந்திருக்கு
அள்ளி எடுக்கணும்
சந்தனம் சந்தனம்
மங்கை ஒடம்புல
பூசணும் பூசணும்
Oh parrot adorned with a bindi,
Take a peep outside!
Oh relation treasured and kept safe,
Oh sweet one who wears flowers in her hair!
கல்யாணமாம் கல்யாணமாம்
கல்யாணம்
நல்ல வைபோகமாம் வைபோகமாம்
வைபோகம்
The garland is right here,
The grand wedding drums have arrived!
Chorus: The entire village has gathered,
A small temple chariot has arrived!
Male: We must scoop up in hands,
Sandalwood paste, sandalwood paste!
On the young maiden's body,
Posanum posanum!
கல்யாணமாம் கல்யாணமாம்
கல்யாணம்
நல்ல வைபோகமாம் வைபோகமாம்
வைபோகம்
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
A joyful wedding!
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
A lavish celebration!
ஹோ ஓஒ ஓஒ ஓ
வள்ளி வனப்புக்கும்
வடிவழகி தோலுக்கும்
அந்த ஆறுமுகம் தூளாச்சுது
இந்த மஞ்ச முகத்துக்கும்
மருதாணி பூச்சுக்கும்
இந்த மச்சான் முகம் என்னாகுமோ
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
A joyful wedding!
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
A lavish celebration!
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே
Hoo ooo ooo oo
For Valli's charm,
And her beautiful shoulders,
That Lord Murugan was mesmerized.
For this turmeric-complexioned face,
And the henna-stained hands,
What will happen to this cousin's face?
நல்லபடி கணவனுக்கு
நிழலாட்டம் நடந்திடணும்
Hoo ooo oo ooo
Hoo ooo oo ooo
எள்ளு என்று சொல்லும் முன்னே
எண்ணை போல் இருந்திடணும்
In a proper way, for your husband,
You should walk like his shadow.
ஒன்னு ரெண்டு போதுமின்னு
அளவோட சுமந்திடணும்
Before he even says 'Sesame',
You should stand ready like 'Oil'.
உள்ளததான் வச்சுக்கிட்டு
நிறைவாக சுகப்படனும்
Thinking one or two children are enough,
You should bear them within limits.
கண்ணகியப் போல உன்ன
ஊர் பேச வாழு
மாதவிய தேடிக்கிட்டு
போகமப் பாரு
Keeping happiness deep inside the heart,
You should enjoy life to the fullest.
மாமன் மேல் சாஞ்சுகிட்டு....
குழு :
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே
மார்போடு தோய்ஞ்சுகிட்டு
குழு :
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே
Like Kannagi,
Live so the town praises you!
Male: Searching for Madhavi,
Ensure he doesn't wander off!
காலை வரையிலே
கட்டிலறையிலே
கொஞ்சிடு கண்மணியே ஹோய்
Leaning against your uncle's shoulder,
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
Male: Hugging close to his chest,
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
பொட்டு வச்ச கிளியே
எட்டிப் பாரு வெளியே
பொத்தி வச்ச உறவே
பூ முடிக்கும் இனியே
Until the morning light,
Inside the bedroom,
Cuddle him, my darling!
மாலை இங்கிருக்கு
கெட்டி மேளம் வந்திருக்கு
குழு :
ஊரும் வந்திருக்கு
சிறுத் தேரும் வந்திருக்கு
அள்ளி எடுக்கணும்
சந்தனம் சந்தனம்
மங்கை ஒடம்புல
பூசணும் பூசணும்
Oh parrot adorned with a bindi,
Take a peep outside!
Oh relation treasured and kept safe,
Oh sweet one who wears flowers in her hair!
கல்யாணமாம் கல்யாணமாம்
கல்யாணம்
நல்ல வைபோகமாம் வைபோகமாம்
வைபோகம்
The garland is right here,
The grand wedding drums have arrived!
Chorus: The entire village has gathered,
A small temple chariot has arrived!
Male: We must scoop up in hands,
Sandalwood paste, sandalwood paste!
On the young maiden's body,
We must smear it, smear it!
கல்யாணமாம் கல்யாணமாம்
கல்யாணம்
நல்ல வைபோகமாம் வைபோகமாம்
வைபோகம்
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
A joyful wedding!
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
A lavish celebration!
கல்யாணமாம் கல்யாணமாம்
கல்யாணம்
நல்ல வைபோகமாம் வைபோகமாம்
வைபோகம்
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
A joyful wedding!
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
A lavish celebration!
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
A joyful wedding!
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
A lavish celebration!
Pottu vacha kiliyae
Oh parrot adorned with a bindi,
Etti paaru veliyae
Take a peep outside!
Pottu vacha kiliyae
Oh parrot adorned with a bindi,
Etti paaru veliyae
Take a peep outside!
Pothi vecha uravae
Oh relation treasured and kept safe,
Poo mudikkum iniyae
Oh sweet one who wears flowers in her hair!
Maalai ingirukku
The garland is right here,
Ketti melam vanthirukku
The grand wedding drums have arrived!
Chorus :Ooru vanthirukku
Chorus: The entire village has gathered,
Siru thaeru vanthirukku
A small temple chariot has arrived!
Male :Alli edukanum
Male: We must scoop up in hands,
Santhanam santhanam
Sandalwood paste, sandalwood paste!
Mangai udambula
On the young maiden's body,
Posanum posanum
We must smear it, smear it!
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
Kalyaanam
A joyful wedding!
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
Vaibogam
A lavish celebration!
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
Kalyaanam
A joyful wedding!
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
Vaibogam
A lavish celebration!
Pottu vacha kiliyae
Oh parrot adorned with a bindi,
Etti paaru veliyae
Take a peep outside!
Pothi vecha uravae
Oh relation treasured and kept safe,
Poo mudikkum kiliyae
Oh parrot who wears flowers in her hair!
Heyy heyy heyy ehyy heyyy eeyyy
Heyy heyy heyy ehyy heyyy eeyyy
Heyy heyy heyy ehyy heyyy eeyyy
Heyy heyy heyy ehyy heyyy eeyyy
Thaanaana thandhana naa
Thaanaana thandhana naa
Thaanaana thandhana naa naaa…aaa….
Thaanaana thandhana naa naaa…aaa….
Eppavum sila kaadhal
Usually, some love stories,
Ezundhaalae thadukki vilum
Stumble and fall as soon as they begin.
Innum sila kaadhal ellam
Some other love stories,
Arai kinaru thaandi vidum
Only manage to cross half a well.
Mothathula kaadhalukku
Overall, for love,
Engaeyum edhirppu varum
Opposition arises everywhere.
Unnoda kaadhal mattum
However, your love alone,
Manam pola manam mudikkum
Will lead to a marriage after your own heart.
Villanunga vambhu thumbhu
Without villains causing any trouble,
Pannaama naeraa
Directly,
Male :Utchakattam vandhiruchu
Male: The climax has arrived,
Un kaadhal jooraa
Your love story is grand!
Poochuudum poonguyilae
Oh flower-adorned songbird,
Chorus :Hey hey hey hey
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
Male :Un kooda aan kuyilae
Male: Along with you, male songbird,
Chorus :Hey hey hey hey
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
Paayai virikkavum
To spread out the mat,
Paatu padikkavum
To sing songs,
Yogam vanthathadi hoi
Good fortune has arrived, oh dear!
Pottu vacha kiliyae
Oh parrot adorned with a bindi,
Etti paaru veliyae
Take a peep outside!
Pothi vecha uravae
Oh relation treasured and kept safe,
Poo mudikkum iniyae
Oh sweet one who wears flowers in her hair!
Maalai ingirukku
The garland is right here,
Ketti melam vanthirukku
The grand wedding drums have arrived!
Chorus :Ooru vanthirukku
Chorus: The entire village has gathered,
Siru thaeru vanthirukku
A small temple chariot has arrived!
Male :Alli edukanum
Male: We must scoop up in hands,
Santhanam santhanam
Sandalwood paste, sandalwood paste!
Mangai udambula
On the young maiden's body,
Posanum posanum
Posanum posanum!
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
Kalyaanam
A joyful wedding!
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
Vaibogam
A lavish celebration!
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
Kalyaanam
A joyful wedding!
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
Vaibogam
A lavish celebration!
Hoo ooo ooo oo
Hoo ooo ooo oo
Valli vanapukkum
For Valli's charm,
Vadivazhagi tholukkum
And her beautiful shoulders,
Andha aarumugam thoolaachudhu
That Lord Murugan was mesmerized.
Indha manja mugathukkum
For this turmeric-complexioned face,
Marudhaani poochukkum
And the henna-stained hands,
Indha maachaan mugam enaagumo
What will happen to this cousin's face?
Hoo ooo oo ooo
Hoo ooo oo ooo
Hoo ooo oo ooo
Hoo ooo oo ooo
Nallabadi kanavanukku
In a proper way, for your husband,
Nizhalaattam nadanthidanum
You should walk like his shadow.
Ellu endru sollum munnae
Before he even says 'Sesame',
Ennai pol irunthidanum
You should stand ready like 'Oil'.
Onnu rendu pothuminnu
Thinking one or two children are enough,
Azhavodu sumanthidanum
You should bear them within limits.
Ullatha thaan vechikittu
Keeping happiness deep inside the heart,
Niraivaaga suga padanum
You should enjoy life to the fullest.
Kannagiya pola unna
Like Kannagi,
Oor pesa vaazhu
Live so the town praises you!
Male :Maadhaviya thaedikittu
Male: Searching for Madhavi,
Pogaama paaru
Ensure he doesn't wander off!
Maaman mel saanjikittu
Leaning against your uncle's shoulder,
Chorus :Hey hey hey hey
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
Male :Maarbodu thonjikittu
Male: Hugging close to his chest,
Chorus :Hey hey hey hey
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
Kaalai varaiyilae
Until the morning light,
Kattil araiyilae
Inside the bedroom,
Konjidu kanmani hoi
Cuddle him, my darling!
Pottu vacha kiliyae
Oh parrot adorned with a bindi,
Etti paaru veliyae
Take a peep outside!
Pothi vecha uravae
Oh relation treasured and kept safe,
Poo mudikkum iniyae
Oh sweet one who wears flowers in her hair!
Maalai ingirukku
The garland is right here,
Ketti melam vanthirukku
The grand wedding drums have arrived!
Chorus :Ooru vanthirukku
Chorus: The entire village has gathered,
Siru thaeru vanthirukku
A small temple chariot has arrived!
Male :Alli edukanum
Male: We must scoop up in hands,
Santhanam santhanam
Sandalwood paste, sandalwood paste!
Mangai udambula
On the young maiden's body,
Posanum posanum
We must smear it, smear it!
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
Kalyaanam
A joyful wedding!
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
Vaibogam
A lavish celebration!
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
Kalyaanam
A joyful wedding!
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
Vaibogam
A lavish celebration!
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
It is wedding time, it is wedding time,
Kalyaanam
A joyful wedding!
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
It is a grand celebration, a grand celebration,
Vaibogam
A lavish celebration!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic folk-wedding song celebrates the joyful upcoming marriage of a young bride. The lyrics urge the bride to peep outside and witness the grand wedding preparations, including the arrival of wedding music, sandalwood paste, garlands, and the entire festive village. The stanzas offer traditional advice and blessings, comparing love stories that fail with this fortunate match that succeeds smoothly without villainous interference.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Pottu vacha kiliyae”
Addressing the bride as 'Pottu vacha kiliyae' (bindi-adorned parrot) and 'Poochuudum poonguyilae' (flower-adorned cuckoo bird).
Proverbial / Idiomatic Allusion (பழமொழி/உவமை)
“Ellu endru sollum munnae”
Uses the classical Tamil idiom 'Ellu endru sollum munnae ennai pol' (standing like oil before even sesame is requested) to represent prompt understanding and obedience.
Literary Allusion (இலக்கியக் குறிப்பு)
“Kannagiya pola unna”
References Kannagi and Madhavi from Silappatikaram to urge virtuous, devoted marital life.
Repetition / Monotony (அடுக்குத்தொடர்)
“Santhanam santhanam”
Repetition of words like 'Santhanam santhanam' and 'Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam' for rhythmic celebration.
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Trivia
Although the prompt notes the composer as unknown, 'Poovarasan' (1996) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Vaali, starring Karthik and Rachana Banerjee.
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