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Lyrics & meaning

Salomia

From Kannedhirey Thondrinal · 1998

Lyricists
Not listed
Singer
Deva
Music director
Deva
Details
Kannedhirey Thondrinal1998

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{ Salomiyaa aaaaaa …. salomiyaa aaaaaa{ Salomiya... Salomiya!
Sunda kanji sorudaaShe is like hot rice porridge!
Suthumbu karuvadudaaLike tasty dried Suthumbu fish!
Vaalai meenu kaaludaaHer legs are like slender Vaalai fish!
Varra stylea paarudaa } (2)Look at the stylish way she arrives! } (2)
Male
Salomiyaa aaaaaa …. salomiyaa aaaaaaSalomiya... Salomiya!
Male
Viralo nethili meenuHer fingers are like Anchovy fish,
Kanno karakudiHer eyes are like Karakudi,
Mugamo keluthi meenuHer face is like a Catfish,
Manamo janarthuniHer heart belongs to Janarthan!
Male
{ Idhu vilaanguda kaiyil sikaadhuda{ She is an eel that cannot be caught in hand,
Ava rekka vatcha vavaaluda } (2)She is a bat with wings! } (2)
Male
Yae anthony yae alphonseuHey Anthony, hey Alphonse!
Ava ponmeni romba silfaansuHer golden body is very stylish!
Antha kadala kelu alaiya chollumAsk the ocean, the waves will tell you,
Thanniya kelu pudhu kadhaiya chollumAsk the water, it will tell a new story!
Male
Salomiyaa aaaaaa …. salomiyaa aaaaaaSalomiya... Salomiya!
Male
Kilinjal siripukaariA girl with a shell-like smile,
Sangu kazhuthukaariA girl with a conch-like neck,
Iravil vilaku podumLighting a lamp in the dark night,
Lighthouse kannu kaariA girl with eyes like a lighthouse!
Male
{ Ava suraangani paadum machakanni{ She is a mermaid singing Surangani,
Kokku kothikittu pogaadhuda } (2)A stork cannot peck and carry her away! } (2)
Male
Yae anthony yae alphonseuHey Anthony, hey Alphonse!
Ava thottuputaa adhu unchance-uIf she touches you, that is your chance!
Meen kozhamba polae manakum ponnuA girl who smells delicious like fish curry,
Kattu maratha polae unna somakum kannuHer eyes will carry you like a catamaran!
Male
{ Salomiyaa aaaaaa …. salomiyaa aaaaaa{ Salomiya... Salomiya!
Sunda kanji sorudaaShe is like hot rice porridge!
Suthumbu karuvadudaaLike tasty dried Suthumbu fish!
Vaalai meenu kaaludaaHer legs are like slender Vaalai fish!
Varra stylea paarudaa } (2)Look at the stylish way she arrives! } (2)
Male
Salomiyaa aaaaaa …. salomiyaa aaaaaaSalomiya... Salomiya!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Salomiya is an energetic coastal folk track from the 1998 Tamil film Kannedhirey Thondrinal. The song celebrates a lively and alluring coastal girl, Salomiya, through colorful local imagery, metaphorically comparing her beauty, grace, and elusive personality to sea life, traditional fish dishes, conch shells, and lighthouses. Spoken as playful banter among fishermen characters like Anthony and Alphonse, the lyrics express awe and fascination at her charm and free spirit, creating a catchy and lighthearted atmosphere rich with coastal culture.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Meen kozhamba polae manakum ponnu

Compares the girl's fragrant presence to delicious fish curry using 'polae' (like).

Metaphor (Uvagam)

Sangu kazhuthukaari

Directly identifies her neck with a conch shell ('sangu'), a classic Tamil literary trope for physical beauty.

Imagery

Lighthouse kannu kaari

Uses vivid maritime visual imagery of a lighthouse guiding ships through the night to describe her bright, striking eyes.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Sunda kanji sorudaa / Suthumbu karuvadudaa

Repetition of the initial 'S' sound in 'Sunda' and 'Suthumbu' for rhythmic folk cadence.

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Trivia

Composed by Deva, known as the 'Gana King' of Tamil cinema, this track heavily incorporates authentic coastal Tamil dialect and folk rhythms. It became a popular hit celebrating local fishing community culture.

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