♫ Tanglish lyrics	↻ English translation
Male
Vedakozhi adichi vechom	We slaughtered a country chicken,
Vidhavidhama samachi vechom	And cooked it in a variety of delicious ways,
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…	Aaaa....aaa....aaa....aaa...
Enga pasi theerkka vandha	Oh sweet snack shop that came,
Palagaara kadiyae	To satisfy our hunger!
Chorus :Enga	Chorus: Our,
Palagaara kadiyae	Sweet snack shop!
Male
Summaa thodavum maattom	We won't lay a hand on anyone casually,
Vandhaa vidavum maattom	If someone approaches us, we won't let them leave easily,
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan	If we take a liking to something, we hold onto it firmly,
Haan..	Haan..
Male
Summaa thodavum maattom	We won't lay a hand on anyone casually,
Vandhaa vidavum maattom	If someone approaches us, we won't let them leave easily,
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan	If we take a liking to something, we hold onto it firmly,
Haan..	Haan..
Male
Naan nenachennaa	If I set my mind on something,
Nenachadhu dhaan	It comes to pass just as I envisioned,
Manasukkulla nenachennaa	If I wish for it in my heart,
Nenachadhu dhaan	It comes to pass just as I envisioned!
Male
Summaa thodavum maattom	We won't lay a hand on anyone casually,
Vandhaa vidavum maattom	If someone approaches us, we won't let them leave easily,
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan	If we take a liking to something, we hold onto it firmly,
Naan nenachennaa	If I set my mind on something,
Nenachadhu dhaan	It comes to pass just as I envisioned,
Chorus
Manasukkulla nenachennaa	If I wish for it in my heart,
Nenachadhu dhaan	It comes to pass just as I envisioned!
Male
Poo vecha ponnukkellaam	For every young woman wearing flowers in her hair,
Maamanaavom	We shall become her rightful groom and suitor,
Male :Pudhusaana ponnukkinga	Male: For the newly arrived young ladies here,
Pooja seivom	We will perform reverent rituals,
Both :Methaiyaa poduvom	Both: We will lay down a soft mattress,
Suththamaa paaduvom	And sing in pure harmony,
Male
Ponnungala paathaa podhum	Just catching a glimpse of the young women,
Bodhai yerum	Is enough to intoxicate us!
Male :Maamana kettuthaan	Male: Only after obtaining permission from the uncle,
Dhaavaniya podanum	Should a young lady wear her half-saree,
Male
Kaiyil varaadhadhu	Anything beyond our reach,
Ponnillae	Is not truly a girl,
Male :En kannil padaadhadhu	Male: There is nothing under the sun,
Onnilla	That has escaped my watchful eye,
Male :Kannae naan sonnadhu	Male: My dear, whatever I have told you,
Poi illae	Is not a lie at all,
Male :Nee onnum theriyaadha	Male: You are certainly not a girl,
Ponn illa	Who knows nothing about the world,
Both :Adi maanae maalai podu	Both: Oh gentle deer, put on the garland now!
Male
Summaa thodavum maattom	We won't lay a hand on anyone casually,
Vandhaa vidavum maattom	If someone approaches us, we won't let them leave easily,
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan	If we take a liking to something, we hold onto it firmly,
Naan nenachennaa	If I set my mind on something,
Nenachadhu dhaan	It comes to pass just as I envisioned,
Manasukkulla nenachennaa	If I wish for it in my heart,
Nenachadhu dhaan	It comes to pass just as I envisioned!
Male
Summaa thodavum maattom	We won't lay a hand on anyone casually,
Vandhaa vidavum maattom	If someone approaches us, we won't let them leave easily,
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan	If we take a liking to something, we hold onto it firmly,
Naan nenachennaa	If I set my mind on something,
Nenachadhu dhaan	It comes to pass just as I envisioned,
Manasukkulla nenachennaa	If I wish for it in my heart,
Nenachadhu dhaan	It comes to pass just as I envisioned,
Chorus
Manasukkulla nenachennaa	If I wish for it in my heart,
Nenachadhu dhaan	It comes to pass just as I envisioned!
Chorus
……………………………..	...........................
Male
Manjathanni ooththap porom	We are going to splash auspicious turmeric water,
Eeram Aagum	And everything will get soaked,
Male :Eerathuni venaam pulla	Male: Don't stay in wet clothes, my girl,
Vera thaarom	We will provide fresh dry ones,
Both :Dhaavani bhaaramaa	Both: Is that half-saree feeling heavy?
Vaa pulla oramaa	Come stand aside with me, girl,
Male
:Othuzhaikka venum pulla	You must cooperate with us, my girl,
Ooda venaam	Do not try to run away,
Male :Kashtamaa nashtamaa	Male: Is it a hardship or a loss?
Vaa pulla ishtamaa	Come along willingly, my girl,
Male
Muttai idum pettai kozhi	An egg-laying mother hen,
Kondu vaaren	I shall bring for you,
Male :Muttaadha aattu kadaa	Male: A strong ram goat that does not butt,
Moonu thaaren..hoii	I shall give you three of them... hoii,
Male :Rettavada sangiliya	Male: A double-stranded golden chain,
Naan thaaren	I shall offer to you,
Male :Rendu acre nanja punja	Male: Two full acres of fertile wet and dry land,
Naan Thaaraen	I shall bestow upon you,
Both :Ippo paaru maamen raasi	Both: Now look at the good fortune and charm of this uncle!
Male
Summaa thodavum maattom	We won't lay a hand on anyone casually,
Vandhaa vidavum maattom	If someone approaches us, we won't let them leave easily,
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan	If we take a liking to something, we hold onto it firmly,
Naan nenachennaa	If I set my mind on something,
Nenachadhu dhaan	It comes to pass just as I envisioned,
Manasukkulla nenachennaa	If I wish for it in my heart,
Nenachadhu dhaan	It comes to pass just as I envisioned!
Chorus
Aiyaiyaiyoo	Aiyaiyaiyoo,
Male
Summaa thodavum maattom	We won't lay a hand on anyone casually,
Vandhaa vidavum maattom	If someone approaches us, we won't let them leave easily,
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan	If we take a liking to something, we hold onto it firmly,
Naan nenachennaa	If I set my mind on something,
Nenachadhu dhaan	It comes to pass just as I envisioned,
Chorus :Manasukkulla nenachennaa	Chorus: If I wish for it in my heart,
Nenachadhu dhaan	It comes to pass just as I envisioned!
Chorus
Thannannannaa…	Thannannannaa...
Thaanaanaa naanaa naa	Thaanaanaa naanaa naa,
Thannannannaa…	Thannannannaa...
Thaanaanaa naanaa naa	Thaanaanaa naanaa naa

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