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Lyrics & meaning

Semma Joru

From Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen · 2017

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Maria Kavitha Thomas, Vishal Dadlani
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
…………………………...
Male
{Semma joru joru joru{Great grand vigor vigor vigor
Enna nadandhuchu theriyalaI don't know what happened
Male
Avan yaaru yaaru yaaruWho is he, who is he, who is he?
Sollu theriyattum veliyila} (2)Tell me, let it be known outside} (2)
Male
Azhagaaga nee maariyaYou who have transformed so beautifully
Kaaranam kooradiTell us the reason, dear girl
Male
Mana maalaiyai soodidumThe one who will place the wedding garland on you
Maamanum yaaradiWho is that groom, girl?
Male
Unai aasaiyodu serndhu vaazhaTo live with you lovingly
Varum avan sugam pera….He who comes to gain happiness....
Male
{Semma joru joru joru{Great grand vigor vigor vigor
Enna nadandhuchu theriyalaI don't know what happened
Male
Avan yaaru yaaru yaaruWho is he, who is he, who is he?
Sollu theriyattum veliyila} (2)Tell me, let it be known outside} (2)
Chorus
…………………………...
Male
Ippodhu neeNow you
Avan avan avanHe, he, he
Kondadidum peru naladiIt is a great day of celebration
Male
EnnalumaeForever and every day
Thunaivarum avanHe who comes as your companion
Nenjodu nee kudiyeradiGo reside in his heart, girl
Male
Yarodum pesamalWithout talking to anyone
Naanam ennadiWhy this shyness, girl?
Pesamal ponalumEven if you don't speak
Kattum kannadiThe mirror reflects it
Male
Polladha neeyumYou mischievous one
AiiyodiOh my goodness
Kalyanam anaAfter getting married
PinnadiAfterwards
Male
Pazhagiya emmaiUs, who were familiar friends
Theriyalai endruSaying you don't recognize us
Odhungi nee nadanthidaIf you walk away ignoring us
Male
Semma joru joru joruGreat grand vigor vigor vigor
Enna nadandhuchu theriyalaI don't know what happened
Male
Avan yaaru yaaru yaaruWho is he, who is he, who is he?
Sollu theriyattum veliyilaTell me, let it be known outside
Male
Pennana nee..You, being a woman..
Valam nalam peraTo obtain prosperity and wellness
Sandhoshamae kuraiyadhadiHappiness will never decrease, girl
Male
EllamumaeEverything
Thara varum avanHe who comes to give everything
Kannadipol therivanadiWill appear transparent like a mirror, girl
Male
Kalalae kolangalWith your feet, rangoli patterns
Pottal eppadiHow is it if you draw?
Kannalan ketpaanaeThe groom will ask
Kaadhal solladiExpress your love, girl
Male
Solladha neeyo killadiYou who keep silent are clever
Seivayae settai ammadiYou do playful mischief, dear girl
Male
Avanadhu ullamHis heart
Ini unadhillamIs now your home
Adhai vida varam edhuWhat greater boon is there than that?
Male
{Semma joru joru joru{Great grand vigor vigor vigor
Enna nadandhuchu theriyalaI don't know what happened
Male
Avan yaaru yaaru yaaruWho is he, who is he, who is he?
Sollu theriyattum veliyila} (2)Tell me, let it be known outside} (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Semma Joru' from Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen is a playful and upbeat folk-pop track where friends playfully tease a young woman about her impending marriage and blooming romantic feelings. They notice her glowing transformation and shyness, playfully demanding that she reveal the identity of her secret lover and future husband.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition / Anaphora)

Semma joru joru joru / Avan yaaru yaaru yaaru

The words 'joru', 'yaaru', and 'avan' are repeated consecutively for rhythmic emphasis and energetic cadence.

Upamai (Simile)

Kannadipol therivanadi

Comparing the clarity and transparency of the partner's character to a clear mirror ('Kannadipol').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Avanadhu ullam / Ini unadhillam

Matching rhyming word endings in consecutive lines such as 'ullam' and 'illam'.

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Trivia

'Semma Joru' features music composed by D. Imman with lyrics written by Yugabharathi. The film 'Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen' (2017) stars Udhayanidhi Stalin, Regina Cassandra, and Srishti Dange in lead roles.

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