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Lyrics & meaning

Sikki Mukki

From Aval Varuvala · 1998

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Deva
Details
Aval Varuvala1998

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Naane naane nannaana nannaa naane naa(Rhythmic folk vocables)
Naane naane nannaane nannaa naane naa(Rhythmic folk vocables)
Male
Machan kitta munthaanaiya thandhu vaipaalaaWill she surrender her saree veil to her groom?
Female
Munthaanaiya thanthuputu summa nipaalaaAfter giving her saree veil, will she just stand quietly?
Male
Pala naazh pasi iruku virundhu vaipaalaaThere has been hunger for many days, will she serve a grand feast?
Female
Ketta kodupatharku pulla vaikolaaIs she generous enough to give whatever is asked?
Male
Vilakaadhae vidamaten machan veroaraalaDo not move away, I won't let go, my groom is no stranger!
Male
Machan kitta munthaanaiya thandhu vaipaalaaWill she surrender her saree veil to her groom?
Female
Munthaanaiya thanthuputu summa nipaalaaAfter giving her saree veil, will she just stand quietly?
Male
Idupil ulla madipukulla maatikiten maanaeI got trapped inside the folds of your waist, my deer!
Female
Athukuthaanae izhuthu ippa pothikiten naanaeThat is why I pulled and covered myself just now!
Male
Hey mottu udamba thotu thirakum thethi onnu sollu solluTell me a date to touch and open your bud-like body!
Female
Kattipudicha puyaladikum ippo konjam thalli nilluIf you embrace me a storm will blow, stand a little far for now!
Male
Aluki kuluki yemmanasai kollai adikiriyaeSwaying and moving, you are robbing my heart!
Female
Virati virati pen manasil kili pudikiriyaeChasing continuously, you capture the parrot inside a woman's heart!
Male
Soodetri pokaama aathupakkam vaadiWithout letting the heat rise further, come near the riverbank!
Male
Machan kitta munthaanaiya thandhu vaipaalaaWill she surrender her saree veil to her groom?
Female
Munthaanaiya thanthuputu summa nipaalaaAfter giving her saree veil, will she just stand quietly?
Female
Manja udampu sivanthiruku mama unnai paathuMy golden body has turned red upon looking at you, my love!
Male
Yenakum ippo verthiruchi macham onnai paathuI too have broken into a sweat upon looking at your mole!
Female
Haa pattu udalil pattu therikumAh, striking against the silken body, it sparks...
Minnal onnu thulla thullaA flash of lightning leaps and bounces!
Male
Vetkam thudaika vilakanaikaTo wipe away shyness and turn off the lamp,
Jannal kannai moodikollaLet the window close its eyes!
Female
Vethalaiya podama thaan udhadu sivakanumOur lips should turn red even without chewing betel leaves!
Male
Machan kitta munthaanaiya thandhu vaipaalaaWill she surrender her saree veil to her groom?
Female
Munthaanaiya thanthuputu summa nipaalaaAfter giving her saree veil, will she just stand quietly?
Male
Pala naazh pasi iruku virundhu vaipaalaaThere has been hunger for many days, will she serve a grand feast?
Female
Ketta kodupatharku pulla vaikolaIs she generous enough to give whatever is asked?
Male
Vilakaadhae vidamaten machan veroaraalaDo not move away, I won't let go, my groom is no stranger!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic folk duet from the film 'Aval Varuvala' portrays a playful and teasing romantic dialogue between two lovers. The male protagonist eagerly questions whether his beloved will yield to his romantic advances and satisfy his long-standing longing, while the female protagonist playfully responds with coy warnings about the passion and intensity of her love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Pala naazh pasi iruku virundhu vaipaalaa

Romantic longing is compared to multi-day hunger ('pasi'), and intimate affection is metaphorically described as serving a feast ('virundhu').

Alliteration (Monai)

Vetkam thudaika vilakanaika

Repetition of the initial 'V' sound across words ('Vetkam', 'vilakanaika') establishes rhythmic phonetic harmony.

Visual Imagery

Minnal onnu thulla thulla

Sensual touch on smooth skin is visually compared to leaping sparks of lightning on silk.

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Trivia

'Machan Kitta Munthaanaiya' is a popular dance duet from the 1998 romantic film 'Aval Varuvala', starring Ajith Kumar and Simran. The song was composed by S. A. Rajkumar and sung by Unni Menon and Sujatha Mohan, featuring lyrics written by Vairamuthu.

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