- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Poovarasan
- Movie release year
- 1996
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pottu vacha kiliyae
Etti paaru veliyae
Pottu vacha kiliyae
Etti paaru veliyae
Pothi vecha uravae
Poo mudikkum iniyae
Maalai ingirukku
Ketti melam vanthirukku
Chorus :Ooru vanthirukku
Siru thaeru vanthirukku
Male :Alli edukanum
Santhanam santhanam
Mangai udambula
Posanum posanum
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
Kalyaanam
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
Vaibogam
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
Kalyaanam
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
Vaibogam
Pottu vacha kiliyae
Etti paaru veliyae
Pothi vecha uravae
Poo mudikkum kiliyae
Heyy heyy heyy ehyy heyyy eeyyy
Heyy heyy heyy ehyy heyyy eeyyy
Thaanaana thandhana naa
Thaanaana thandhana naa naaa…aaa….
Eppavum sila kaadhal
Ezundhaalae thadukki vilum
Innum sila kaadhal ellam
Arai kinaru thaandi vidum
Mothathula kaadhalukku
Engaeyum edhirppu varum
Unnoda kaadhal mattum
Manam pola manam mudikkum
Villanunga vambhu thumbhu
Pannaama naeraa
Male :Utchakattam vandhiruchu
Un kaadhal jooraa
Poochuudum poonguyilae
Chorus :Hey hey hey hey
Male :Un kooda aan kuyilae
Chorus :Hey hey hey hey
Paayai virikkavum
Paatu padikkavum
Yogam vanthathadi hoi
Pottu vacha kiliyae
Etti paaru veliyae
Pothi vecha uravae
Poo mudikkum iniyae
Maalai ingirukku
Ketti melam vanthirukku
Chorus :Ooru vanthirukku
Siru thaeru vanthirukku
Male :Alli edukanum
Santhanam santhanam
Mangai udambula
Posanum posanum
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
Kalyaanam
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
Vaibogam
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
Kalyaanam
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
Vaibogam
Hoo ooo ooo oo
Valli vanapukkum
Vadivazhagi tholukkum
Andha aarumugam thoolaachudhu
Indha manja mugathukkum
Marudhaani poochukkum
Indha maachaan mugam enaagumo
Hoo ooo oo ooo
Hoo ooo oo ooo
Nallabadi kanavanukku
Nizhalaattam nadanthidanum
Ellu endru sollum munnae
Ennai pol irunthidanum
Onnu rendu pothuminnu
Azhavodu sumanthidanum
Ullatha thaan vechikittu
Niraivaaga suga padanum
Kannagiya pola unna
Oor pesa vaazhu
Male :Maadhaviya thaedikittu
Pogaama paaru
Maaman mel saanjikittu
Chorus :Hey hey hey hey
Male :Maarbodu thonjikittu
Chorus :Hey hey hey hey
Kaalai varaiyilae
Kattil araiyilae
Konjidu kanmani hoi
Pottu vacha kiliyae
Etti paaru veliyae
Pothi vecha uravae
Poo mudikkum iniyae
Maalai ingirukku
Ketti melam vanthirukku
Chorus :Ooru vanthirukku
Siru thaeru vanthirukku
Male :Alli edukanum
Santhanam santhanam
Mangai udambula
Posanum posanum
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
Kalyaanam
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
Vaibogam
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
Kalyaanam
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
Vaibogam
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanamaam
Kalyaanam
Nalla vaibogamaam vaibogamaam
Vaibogam
O parrot wearing a bindi,
Peek outside and look!
O parrot wearing a bindi,
Peek outside and look!
O cherished one kept so safe,
O sweet girl wearing flowers in your hair,
The wedding garland is right here,
The wedding drums have arrived!
Chorus: The whole town has arrived,
The little chariot has arrived!
Male: We must gather handfuls of
Sandalwood, fragrant sandalwood,
And all over the bride's body,
We must apply it, we must apply it!
It's a wedding, a wedding,
A wedding!
A grand celebration, a joyful celebration,
A grand celebration!
It's a wedding, a wedding,
A wedding!
A grand celebration, a joyful celebration,
A grand celebration!
O parrot wearing a bindi,
Peek outside and look!
O cherished one kept so safe,
O parrot wearing flowers in your hair!
Hey hey hey ey heyy ey
Hey hey hey ey heyy ey
Thanaana thanthana naa
Thanaana thanthana naa naa... aa...
Sometimes, certain love stories
Stumble and fall the moment they begin.
And some other love stories
Jump only halfway across the well.
On the whole, for love,
Opposition comes from every side.
Yet your love alone
Wins its wish and leads to marriage!
Without any villains stirring up trouble,
Straight and smooth,
Male: The climax has arrived
For your sweet fever of love!
O flower-adorned cuckoo,
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
Male: Your male cuckoo is beside you!
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
To spread the woven mat
And sing sweet songs,
Good fortune has arrived, hoy!
O parrot wearing a bindi,
Peek outside and look!
O cherished one kept so safe,
O sweet girl wearing flowers in your hair,
The wedding garland is right here,
The wedding drums have arrived!
Chorus: The whole town has arrived,
The little chariot has arrived!
Male: We must gather handfuls of
Sandalwood, fragrant sandalwood,
And all over the bride's body,
We must apply it, we must apply it!
It's a wedding, a wedding,
A wedding!
A grand celebration, a joyful celebration,
A grand celebration!
It's a wedding, a wedding,
A wedding!
A grand celebration, a joyful celebration,
A grand celebration!
Hoo oo oo oo
For the beauty of Valli,
And the shoulders of that lovely girl,
Even the six-faced Lord Murugan was smitten!
For this turmeric-glowing face
And this coating of henna,
What will happen to this groom's face?
Hoo oo o oo
Hoo oo o oo
In the best way for your husband,
You should walk beside him like a shadow.
Before he even says sesame,
You should stand ready like oil!
Deciding one or two children are enough,
Bear them within sensible limits.
Being content with what you have,
Enjoy life in full happiness.
Like Kannagi (epic paragon of wifely devotion),
Live so the whole town praises you!
Male: Make sure he doesn't go
Looking for a Madhavi (courtesan)!
Leaning upon your groom,
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
Male: Resting close against his chest,
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
Until the morning comes,
In the wedding chamber,
Whisper sweet words of love, my darling, hoy!
O parrot wearing a bindi,
Peek outside and look!
O cherished one kept so safe,
O sweet girl wearing flowers in your hair,
The wedding garland is right here,
The wedding drums have arrived!
Chorus: The whole town has arrived,
The little chariot has arrived!
Male: We must gather handfuls of
Sandalwood, fragrant sandalwood,
And all over the bride's body,
We must apply it, we must apply it!
It's a wedding, a wedding,
A wedding!
A grand celebration, a joyful celebration,
A grand celebration!
It's a wedding, a wedding,
A wedding!
A grand celebration, a joyful celebration,
A grand celebration!
It's a wedding, a wedding,
A wedding!
A grand celebration, a joyful celebration,
A grand celebration!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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