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Lyrics & meaning

Soodamani Machiniye

From Arul · 2004

Lyricist
Snehan
Singers
Ranjith, Pop Shalini
Music director
Harris Jayaraj
Details
Arul2004

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Soodamani…machchiniyae…Soodamani... my sister-in-law...
Male
{Soodaamani romba soodaaSoodamani, you are boiling...
KodhikkiraSo hot and fuming
Kovappada vendaam rombaDon't get angry, you are turning...
Sevakkira} (2)So very red}
Female
Sandiyarai pola thaanaeLike a rogue local bully,
MeratturaYou keep threatening me.
En kannatha nee meesayaalaeMy cheek, with your mustache,
KizhikkiraYou are tearing/scratching it up.
Male
Kozhi biriyaani naanI will buy chicken biryani...
Vaangithaaren vaa neeCome on, I'll buy it for you!
Mooku mutta thinnuputtu thoongaathadiEat until your nose is full and don't fall asleep, girl!
Female
Aasayaa aasayaWith desire, oh desire,
Vidinjathum poosayaaAt dawn, comes worship/ritual,
Male
Chellammaa chellammaaMy darling, my sweet darling,
Sammatham sollammaaSay your consent, my dear!
Chorus
Soodamani hoja hojaSoodamani, come on, come on,
Soodamani machchiniyaeSoodamani, my sister-in-law!
Male
Vellai kudhirayilaOn a white horse,
Jora naan varuvenI will arrive stylishly!
Kongu naatu pennaeGirl from the Kongu region,
Unnai thooki kittu povenI will carry you away!
Kenji kenji ketaakoodaEven if you beg and plead,
Unnai vida maatenI won't let you go!
Female
Thimiraa alayuriyaeYou wander around arrogantly,
Veenaa kolayiriyaeWasting time being a hassle,
Kannaamoochi aatathilumEven in a game of hide and seek,
Naanum thorka maatenI will never accept defeat!
Konji konji ketaa koodaEven if you ask affectionately,
Ennai thara maatenI won't give myself to you!
Male
Sitherumbu polaLike a tiny ant,
Muththam koduthaaIf I give a kiss,
Sengarumbu neethaanYou sweet red sugarcane,
Enna pannuvaWhat will you do?
Female
Vithayellaam neethaanAll the tricks are yours,
Kaata paakuraWhich you try to show off,
Veenaa vambu senjuNeedlessly creating trouble,
Nottam paakuraYou inspect and keep watch.
Male
Nerungavaa neruganvaaShould I come close? Should I come close?
Unnai naan nerugavaaShould I come close to you?
Female
Adakkavaa adakkavaaShould I subdue you? Should I subdue you?
Unnai naan adakkavaaShould I subdue you?
Male
Aathaa soodaamani rombaOh my, Soodamani is so...
Soodaa kodhikkiraHot and boiling over!
Ayyo kovappada vendaamOh dear, don't get angry,
Romba sevakkiraYou turn so red!
Female
Sandiyarai pola thaanaeLike a rogue bully,
MeratturaYou keep threatening me.
En kannatha nee meesayaalaeMy cheek, with your mustache,
KizhikkiraYou are tearing it up.
Chorus
Dola re dol dolaDola re dol dola
Dola aiyoo raDola aiyoo ra
Dola re dol dolaDola re dol dola
Dola aiyoo raDola aiyoo ra
Chorus
Soodaamani soodaamaniSoodamani, Soodamani!
Adi suttu putta veththalai neeHey, you are a roasted betel leaf,
Chorus
Thoda hayyodaa..Touch it, oh my...
Thoda hayyodaa..Touch it, oh my...
Female
Aasai adangalayaaHas desire not subsided?
Meesai madangalayaaHas the mustache not curled down?
Aambalaiku eppodhumaeFor a man, always,
Kaiyu konjam neelamHis hand is a bit long (impulsive).
Chorus :Oh yeahOh yeah
Female :Pakkathula ponnu irundhaWhen a girl is nearby,
Seendi paarka thonumHe feels like teasing her.
Chorus :AhaAha
Male
Pazhasa kodayiriyaeYou dig up the old past,
Manasa kadayiriyaeYou churn my heart,
Pombalaiku eppavumaeFor a woman, always,
Vaayu konjam neelamHer mouth is a bit long (talkative).
Chorus :AmaYes
Male :Aambalaya kandaa podhumThe moment she sees a man,
Jaadai pesa thonumShe feels like flirting with gestures.
Female
Veetukaari naanumIf I, the lady of the house,
AdampudichaBecome stubborn,
Veetukaaran neeyumWhat will you, the man of the house,
Enna pannuvaDo then?
Male
Thappu senja koodaEven if you make a mistake,
Konjam rasippenI will admire it a bit.
Konjam neeyum asanthaaIf you let your guard down even a little,
Kaatha kadippenI will bite the ear!
Female
Moradanaa irukkiraYou act like a rough man,
Thirudathaan paakuraTrying to steal my heart.
Male :Konjinaa minjuraIf I coax, you overestimate yourself,
Minjina kenjuraIf I dominate, you plead!
Male
Soodaamani romba soodaaSoodamani is very hot,
Koba pada venaa venaaDon't get angry, don't get angry!
Male
Soodaamani romba soodaaSoodamani is very hot,
KodhikkiraBoiling over!
Chorus :Aye machan machanHey brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Kovappada vendaam rombaDon't get angry,
SevakkiraYou turn so red!
Chorus :Aye machan machanHey brother-in-law, brother-in-law!
Female
Sandiyarai pola thaanaeLike a rogue bully,
MeratturaYou keep threatening me.
Chorus :Aye machinichiHey sister-in-law!
En kannatha nee meesayaalaeMy cheek, with your mustache,
KizhikkiraYou are tearing it up.
Chorus :Aye machinichiHey sister-in-law!
Male
Sooda ..kozhi biriyaani naanHot... chicken biryani I...
Vaangithaaren vaa neeWill buy for you, come on!
Mooku mutta thinnuputtu thoongaathadiEat till your nose is full and don't sleep, girl!
Female
Aasayaa aasayaWith desire, oh desire,
Vidinjathum poosayaaAt dawn, comes worship,
Male
Chellammaa chellammaaMy darling, my sweet darling,
Sammatham cheppammaa…Say your consent, my dear...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Soodamani' from the movie Arul (2004) is a energetic folk duet featuring playful romantic banter between the lead pair. The title character, Soodamani, is depicted as fiery, quick-tempered, and alluring. The male protagonist teases her about her hot temperament and redness when angry, offering treats like chicken biryani while humorously complaining about her aggressiveness and charm. The female protagonist counters by teasing him about his male arrogance, flirtatious nature, and rough demeanour. Throughout the track, the lyrics highlight regional idioms, playful threats, and affectionate banter. They spar over traditional gender tropes, courtship games, and domestic coaxing, ultimately affirming their underlying mutual attraction amidst all the humorous squabbling and lively rhythm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme (Monorhyme / Ethukai)

Soodaamani romba soodaa / Kodhikkira / Kovappada vendaam romba / Sevakkira

Second letter rhyming across lines, e.g., 'Soodaamani' / 'Kodhikkira' / 'Kovappada' / 'Sevakkira'.

Simile (Upamanam)

Sandiyarai pola thaanae Merattura / Sengarumbu neethaan

Comparing the fiery female lead to a 'Sandiyar' (rogue bully) and 'Sengarumbu' (red sugarcane).

Metaphor & Imagery

Adi suttu putta veththalai nee

Describing the girl as 'suttu putta veththalai' (a toasted/wilted betel leaf) to evoke warmth and passion.

Repetition (Anaphora / Repetend)

Aasayaa aasaya / Chellammaa chellammaa

Repetition of words like 'Aasayaa aasaya' and 'Chellammaa chellammaa' to emphasize rhythm and playfulness.

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Trivia

The song 'Soodamani' from Arul (2004) features music composed by Harris Jayaraj, sung by Tippu and Shalini, with lyrics written by Snehan. It gained popularity as a high-energy folk-dance track in Tamil cinema.

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