Tea Tea Soodaana Tea
From Devaki (1951) · 1951
- Lyricist
- Ka. Mu. Sheriff
- Singers
- Jikki, A. G. Rathnamala, U. R. Chandra
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Devaki (1951)1951
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Tea….soodaana tea | Tea... hot tea |
| Tea….soodaana tea | Tea... hot tea |
| Female | |
| Aiyaa vaanga amma vaanga vaanga | Sir come, madam come, please come |
| Vanthu vaangunga rushi paarunga kalai theerunga | Come buy, taste it, relieve your tiredness |
| Oo…oo…aiyaa aanga amma vaanga vaanga | Oo...oo... sir come, madam come, please come |
| Female | |
| Kalla saaraayaththai kaaichchi kudichchivittu | Don't brew illicit liquor and drink it |
| Kambiyai enna pogaathinga | And go count bars in prison |
| Kallu thanni aasaiyinaal | Out of desire for toddy and booze |
| French polisyaiyum sprit-aiyum | French polish and methylated spirit |
| Female | |
| Kudichchu vittu kudal venthu | Drinking it, burning your intestines |
| Kashtapattu saavaathinga | Don't die suffering terribly |
| Saavaathinga saavaathinga | Don't die, don't die |
| Saavaathinga saavaathinga…oo…. | Don't die, don't die...oo... |
| Female | |
| Aiyaa vaanga amma vaanga vaanga | Sir come, madam come, please come |
| Vanthu vaangunga rushi paarunga kalai theerunga | Come buy, taste it, relieve your tiredness |
| Oo…oo…aiyaa aanga amma vaanga vaanga | Oo...oo... sir come, madam come, please come |
| Female | |
| Tea….soodaana tea… | Tea... hot tea... |
| Female | |
| Aasai machchaanae innaikku embuttu | Beloved husband, today how much |
| Kaasu sampaathichinga | Money did you earn? |
| Aasai machchaanae innaikku embuttu | Beloved husband, today how much |
| Kaasu sampaathichinga | Money did you earn? |
| Female | |
| Athai yeathukkammaa neenga kekkureenga | Why are you asking that, woman? |
| Paarkkathaanunga chumma kaattunga | Just to see, show me please |
| Paarkkathaanunga chumma kaattunga | Just to see, show me please |
| Female | |
| Aanavam minji pocha | Has your arrogance crossed limits? |
| Ennai yaarinnu ennikkittae | Thinking who do you think I am? |
| Aanavam minji pocha | Has your arrogance crossed limits? |
| Ennai yaarinnu ennikkittae | Thinking who do you think I am? |
| Kanakkaa kekkurae engitta | Demanding accounts from me |
| Female | |
| Yaeng ketkkakoodaathaa… | Why, shouldn't I ask? |
| Female | |
| Aduppu oodhum pottachchi ongitta | A stove-blowing woman like you asking me? |
| Adhaiyum sollamaattaenAdi podi udhaikkaporaen | I won't even tell you that, move away or I'll kick you |
| Female | |
| Aduppangarai kaakkum | Protecting the kitchen |
| Pombalai illaatti | If a woman is not there |
| Aduppangarai kaakkum | Protecting the kitchen |
| Pombalai illaatti | If a woman is not there |
| Appo theriyum saedhi | Then you will know the news |
| Appo theriyum saedhi | Then you will know the news |
| En thangaiyum illaatti | And if my sister is not there too |
| Appo theriyum saedhi | Then you will know the news |
| Female | |
| Ennaadi poochchaandi kaatturae | Why are you threatening me like a boogeyman? |
| Ennaadi poochchaandi kaatturae | Why are you threatening me like a boogeyman? |
| Naan illaatti ponaa | If I am not here |
| Nee oottaandiyaaguvae | You will become a destitute beggar |
| Naan illaatti ponaa | If I am not here |
| Nee oottaandiyaaguvae | You will become a destitute beggar |
| Female | |
| Ang ennaa sonna neeyillainnaa | What did you say there, if you are not there |
| Naan pozhaikkamaattaenaa…yaendee | Won't I survive... hey girl? |
| Female | |
| On pozhaippum en pozhaippum | Your livelihood and my livelihood |
| Innum konja naalilae | In a few more days |
| Purinji povum paaraen | Will be understood, just watch |
| Naan poraen…sarithaan podi | I am leaving... alright then, go |
| Female | |
| Tea….soodaana tea… | Tea... hot tea... |
| Female | |
| Ice cream ice mor | Ice cream, iced buttermilk |
| Vaangi thinnuvor aasai kolluvaar | Those who buy and eat will desire it |
| Aahaa rompa jore manam inikkum | Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet |
| Vaai manakkum ice mor | Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk |
| Female | |
| Ice cream ice mor | Ice cream, iced buttermilk |
| Vaangi thinnuvor aasai kolluvaar | Those who buy and eat will desire it |
| Aahaa rompa jore manam inikkum | Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet |
| Vaai manakkum ice mor | Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk |
| Female | |
| Veyyil kaalaththukeththathu | Perfect for the summer season |
| Vaangidunga kalai neengidunga | Buy it and remove your fatigue |
| Velaiyumae malivunga oo… | The price is also very cheap, oo... |
| Idhai vaangi ponga neenga | Buy this and go, all of you |
| Female | |
| Veyyil kaalaththukeththathu | Perfect for the summer season |
| Vaangidunga kalai neengidunga | Buy it and remove your fatigue |
| Velaiyumae malivunga oo… | The price is also very cheap, oo... |
| Idhai vaangi ponga neenga | Buy this and go, all of you |
| Female | |
| Sir jil jil jil ice cream you want | Sir, cool cool ice cream you want |
| Licence…ice fruit | Licence... ice fruit |
| Yaemandi icemor-u meeru thaagandi | Sir, drink iced buttermilk |
| Yaemandi icemor-u meeru thaagandi | Sir, drink iced buttermilk |
| Vegu jorandi nee paarandi | It is very grand sir, just see |
| Female | |
| Thooru thesake jaanae vaalae | People traveling to far-off lands |
| Thooru thesake jaanae vaalae | People traveling to far-off lands |
| Thum ko ice cream honaa | Do you want ice cream? |
| Nahitho ice mor honaa…polo | Or do you want iced buttermilk? Tell me |
| Ice cream…paisa…laelo….achchaajee | Ice cream... take the money... okay sir |
| Female | |
| Enthaa sirae ninjnlgu | What sir, for you |
| Ice cream venumaa | Do you want ice cream? |
| Pache ice mor venumaa | Or fresh iced buttermilk? |
| Paraiyu ennidaththulae | Tell me |
| Asalaayittu oru ice cream tharu | I will give you genuine ice cream |
| Enthaa sirae | What sir |
| Female | |
| Elumichchnj saaru ooththi | Pouring lemon juice |
| Injiyodu minjaamalae | Without missing ginger |
| Elumichchnj saaru ooththi | Pouring lemon juice |
| Injiyodu minjaamalae | Without missing ginger |
| Konjamaaga uppum pottu | Adding a little salt |
| Ranjithamaa thaalichchathu mor-u | Splendidly tempered buttermilk |
| Velai athigamillai | Price is not high |
| Vaangi kudichchupaaru | Buy and drink it |
| Female | |
| Oo…annanmaarae | Oo... brothers |
| Konjamthaan irukkuthunga | Only a little bit is left |
| Annanmaarae | Brothers |
| Konjamthaan irukkuthunga | Only a little bit is left |
| Ice mor-um thaanunga thaaraenae | I will give iced buttermilk too |
| Naanum joraaga vaanga | Cheerfully come buy it |
| Oo….vaangi kudinga | Oo... buy and drink |
| Illaiyaanaal yaemaaruveenga | Otherwise you will miss out |
| Female | |
| Vaangi thinnuvor aasai kolluvaar | Those who buy and eat will desire it |
| Aahaa rompa jore manam inikkum | Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet |
| Vaai makkum ice mor | Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk |
| Female | |
| Ice cream ice mor | Ice cream, iced buttermilk |
| Vaangi thinnuvor aasai kolluvaar | Those who buy and eat will desire it |
| Aahaa rompa jore manam inikkum | Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet |
| Vaai manakkum ice mor | Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk |
| Ice cream ice mor | Ice cream, iced buttermilk |
| Female | |
| Vaangi thinnuvor aasai kolluvaar | Those who buy and eat will desire it |
| Aahaa rompa jore manam inikkum | Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet |
| Vaai manakkum ice mor | Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk |
| Ice cream ice mor | Ice cream, iced buttermilk |
| Ice cream ice mor | Ice cream, iced buttermilk |
டீ.......சூடான டீ......
டீ.......சூடான டீ......
Tea... hot tea
Tea... hot tea
ஐயா வாங்க.... அம்மா வாங்க வாங்க
வந்து வாங்குங்க ருசி பாருங்க களை தீருங்க
ஓ.....ஓ...... ஐயா வாங்க.... அம்மா வாங்க வாங்க...
Sir come, madam come, please come
Come buy, taste it, relieve your tiredness
Oo...oo... sir come, madam come, please come
கள்ளச் சாராயத்தை காய்ச்சி குடிச்சுவிட்டு
கம்பியை எண்ணப் போகாதிங்க
கள்ளுத் தண்ணி ஆசையினால்
ப்ரெஞ்சு பாலிஷையும் ஸ்பிரிட்டையும்
Don't brew illicit liquor and drink it
And go count bars in prison
Out of desire for toddy and booze
French polish and methylated spirit
குடிச்சு விட்டு குடல் வெந்து
கஷ்டப்பட்டு சாவாதிங்க
சாவாதிங்க சாவாதிங்க
சாவாதிங்க சாவாதிங்க ஓ.....
Drinking it, burning your intestines
Don't die suffering terribly
Don't die, don't die
Don't die, don't die...oo...
ஐயா வாங்க.... அம்மா வாங்க வாங்க
வந்து வாங்குங்க ருசி பாருங்க களை தீருங்க
ஓ.....ஓ...... ஐயா வாங்க.... அம்மா வாங்க வாங்க...
Sir come, madam come, please come
Come buy, taste it, relieve your tiredness
Oo...oo... sir come, madam come, please come
டீ.......சூடான டீ......
Tea... hot tea...
ஆசை மச்சானே இன்னிக்கு எம்புட்டு
காசு சம்பாதிச்சிங்க
ஆசை மச்சானே இன்னிக்கு எம்புட்டு
காசு சம்பாதிச்சிங்க
Beloved husband, today how much
Money did you earn?
Beloved husband, today how much
Money did you earn?
அதை ஏதுக்கம்மா நீங்க கேக்குறீங்க
பார்க்கத்தானுங்க சும்மா காட்டுங்க
பார்க்கத்தானுங்க சும்மா காட்டுங்க
Why are you asking that, woman?
Just to see, show me please
Just to see, show me please
ஆணவம் மிஞ்சிப் போச்சா
என்னை யாரிண்ணு எண்ணிக்கிட்டே
ஆணவம் மிஞ்சிப் போச்சா
என்னை யாரிண்ணு எண்ணிக்கிட்டே
கணக்கா கேக்குறே எங்கிட்ட.....
Has your arrogance crossed limits?
Thinking who do you think I am?
Has your arrogance crossed limits?
Thinking who do you think I am?
Demanding accounts from me
ஏங்......கேக்கக் கூடாதா
Why, shouldn't I ask?
அடுப்பு ஊதும் பொட்டச்சி ஒங்கிட்ட
அதையும் சொல்ல மாட்டேன்
அடி போடி உதைக்கப்போறேன்
A stove-blowing woman like you asking me?
I won't even tell you that, move away or I'll kick you
அடுப்பங்கரை காக்கும்
பொம்பளை இல்லாட்டி
அடுப்பங்கரை காக்கும்
பொம்பளை இல்லாட்டி
அப்போ தெரியும் சேதி
அப்போ தெரியும் சேதி
என் தங்கையும் இல்லாட்டி
அப்போ தெரியும் சேதி
Protecting the kitchen
If a woman is not there
Protecting the kitchen
If a woman is not there
Then you will know the news
Then you will know the news
And if my sister is not there too
Then you will know the news
என்னாடி பூச்சாண்டி காட்டுறே
என்னாடி பூச்சாண்டி காட்டுறே
நான் இல்லாட்டிப் போனா
நீ ஒட்டாண்டியாகுவே
நான் இல்லாட்டிப் போனா
நீ ஒட்டாண்டியாகுவே
Why are you threatening me like a boogeyman?
Why are you threatening me like a boogeyman?
If I am not here
You will become a destitute beggar
If I am not here
You will become a destitute beggar
ஆங் என்னா சொன்ன நீயில்லன்னா
நான் பொழைக்க மாட்டேனா...ஏண்டீ......
What did you say there, if you are not there
Won't I survive... hey girl?
ஒன் பொழைப்பும் என் பொழைப்பும்
இன்னும் கொஞ்ச நாளிலே
புரிஞ்சி போவும் பாரேன்
நான் போறேன்...சரிதான் போடி..
Your livelihood and my livelihood
In a few more days
Will be understood, just watch
I am leaving... alright then, go
டீ....சூடான டீ.....
Tea... hot tea...
ஐஸ் க்ரீம் ஐஸ் மோர்
வாங்கித் தின்னுவோர் ஆசை கொள்ளுவார்
ஆஹா ரொம்ப ஜோர் மனம் இனிக்கும்
வாய் மணக்கும் ஐஸ் மோர்
Ice cream, iced buttermilk
Those who buy and eat will desire it
Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet
Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk
ஐஸ் க்ரீம் ஐஸ் மோர்
வாங்கித் தின்னுவோர் ஆசை கொள்ளுவார்
ஆஹா ரொம்ப ஜோர் மனம் இனிக்கும்
வாய் மணக்கும் ஐஸ் மோர்
ஐஸ் கிரீம் ஐஸ் மோர்.....
Ice cream, iced buttermilk
Those who buy and eat will desire it
Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet
Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk
வெய்யில் காலத்துக்கேத்தது
வாங்கிடுங்க களை நீங்கிடுங்க
வெலையுமே மலிவுங்க ஓ.......
இதை வாங்கிப் போங்க நீங்க
Perfect for the summer season
Buy it and remove your fatigue
The price is also very cheap, oo...
Buy this and go, all of you
வெய்யில் காலத்துக்கேத்தது
வாங்கிடுங்க களை நீங்கிடுங்க
வெலையுமே மலிவுங்க ஓ.......
இதை வாங்கிப் போங்க நீங்க
Perfect for the summer season
Buy it and remove your fatigue
The price is also very cheap, oo...
Buy this and go, all of you
சார் ஜில் ஜில் ஜில் ஐஸ் க்ரீம் யூ வாண்ட்.....
லைசென்ஸ்........ஐஸ் புரூட்.....
ஏமன்டி ஐசுமோரு மீரு தாகன்டி
ஏமன்டி ஐசுமோரு மீரு தாகன்டி
வெகு ஜோரன்டி நீ பாரன்டி
Sir, cool cool ice cream you want
Licence... ice fruit
Sir, drink iced buttermilk
Sir, drink iced buttermilk
It is very grand sir, just see
தூரு தேசகே ஜானே வாலே
தூரு தேசகே ஜானே வாலே
தும் கோ ஐஸ் கிரீம் ஹோனா
நஹிதோ ஐஸ் மோர் ஹோனா..போலோ....
ஐஸ் கிரீம்.....பைசா....லேலோ...அச்சாஜீ....
People traveling to far-off lands
People traveling to far-off lands
Do you want ice cream?
Or do you want iced buttermilk? Tell me
Ice cream... take the money... okay sir
எந்தா சாரே நிஞ்ஞள்கு
ஐஸ் கிரீம் வேணுமா
பக்ஷே ஐஸ் மோர் வேணுமா
பறையு என்னிடத்துலே
அசலாயிட்டு ஒரு ஐஸ் கிரீம் தரு...
எந்தா சாரே
What sir, for you
Do you want ice cream?
Or fresh iced buttermilk?
Tell me
I will give you genuine ice cream
What sir
எலுமிச்சஞ் சாறு ஊத்தி
இஞ்சியோடு மிஞ்சாமலே
எலுமிச்சஞ் சாறு ஊத்தி
இஞ்சியோடு மிஞ்சாமலே
கொஞ்சமாக உப்பும் போட்டு
ரஞ்சிதமா தாளிச்சது மோரு
வெலை அதிகமில்லை
வாங்கி குடிச்சுப்பாரு
Pouring lemon juice
Without missing ginger
Pouring lemon juice
Without missing ginger
Adding a little salt
Splendidly tempered buttermilk
Price is not high
Buy and drink it
ஓ.....அண்ணன்மாரே
கொஞ்சம்தான் இருக்குதுங்க
அண்ணன்மாரே
கொஞ்சம்தான் இருக்குதுங்க
ஐஸ் மோரும் தானுங்க தாரேனே
நானும் ஜோராக வாங்க
ஓ.....வாங்கிக் குடிங்க..
இல்லையானால் ஏமாறுவீங்க..
Oo... brothers
Only a little bit is left
Brothers
Only a little bit is left
I will give iced buttermilk too
Cheerfully come buy it
Oo... buy and drink
Otherwise you will miss out
வாங்கித் தின்னுவோர் ஆசை கொள்ளுவார்
ஆஹா ரொம்ப ஜோர் மனம் இனிக்கும்
வாய் மணக்கும் ஐஸ் மோர்
Those who buy and eat will desire it
Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet
Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk
ஐஸ் க்ரீம் ஐஸ் மோர்
வாங்கித் தின்னுவோர் ஆசை கொள்ளுவார்
ஆஹா ரொம்ப ஜோர் மனம் இனிக்கும்
வாய் மணக்கும் ஐஸ் மோர்
ஐஸ் கிரீம் ஐஸ் மோர்.....
Ice cream, iced buttermilk
Those who buy and eat will desire it
Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet
Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk
Ice cream, iced buttermilk
வாங்கித் தின்னுவோர் ஆசை கொள்ளுவார்
ஆஹா ரொம்ப ஜோர் மனம் இனிக்கும்
வாய் மணக்கும் ஐஸ் மோர்
ஐஸ் க்ரீம் ஐஸ் மோர்
ஐஸ் க்ரீம் ஐஸ் மோர்
Those who buy and eat will desire it
Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet
Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk
Ice cream, iced buttermilk
Ice cream, iced buttermilk
Tea….soodaana tea
Tea... hot tea
Tea….soodaana tea
Tea... hot tea
Aiyaa vaanga amma vaanga vaanga
Sir come, madam come, please come
Vanthu vaangunga rushi paarunga kalai theerunga
Come buy, taste it, relieve your tiredness
Oo…oo…aiyaa aanga amma vaanga vaanga
Oo...oo... sir come, madam come, please come
Kalla saaraayaththai kaaichchi kudichchivittu
Don't brew illicit liquor and drink it
Kambiyai enna pogaathinga
And go count bars in prison
Kallu thanni aasaiyinaal
Out of desire for toddy and booze
French polisyaiyum sprit-aiyum
French polish and methylated spirit
Kudichchu vittu kudal venthu
Drinking it, burning your intestines
Kashtapattu saavaathinga
Don't die suffering terribly
Saavaathinga saavaathinga
Don't die, don't die
Saavaathinga saavaathinga…oo….
Don't die, don't die...oo...
Aiyaa vaanga amma vaanga vaanga
Sir come, madam come, please come
Vanthu vaangunga rushi paarunga kalai theerunga
Come buy, taste it, relieve your tiredness
Oo…oo…aiyaa aanga amma vaanga vaanga
Oo...oo... sir come, madam come, please come
Tea….soodaana tea…
Tea... hot tea...
Aasai machchaanae innaikku embuttu
Beloved husband, today how much
Kaasu sampaathichinga
Money did you earn?
Aasai machchaanae innaikku embuttu
Beloved husband, today how much
Kaasu sampaathichinga
Money did you earn?
Athai yeathukkammaa neenga kekkureenga
Why are you asking that, woman?
Paarkkathaanunga chumma kaattunga
Just to see, show me please
Paarkkathaanunga chumma kaattunga
Just to see, show me please
Aanavam minji pocha
Has your arrogance crossed limits?
Ennai yaarinnu ennikkittae
Thinking who do you think I am?
Aanavam minji pocha
Has your arrogance crossed limits?
Ennai yaarinnu ennikkittae
Thinking who do you think I am?
Kanakkaa kekkurae engitta
Demanding accounts from me
Yaeng ketkkakoodaathaa…
Why, shouldn't I ask?
Aduppu oodhum pottachchi ongitta
A stove-blowing woman like you asking me?
Adhaiyum sollamaattaenAdi podi udhaikkaporaen
I won't even tell you that, move away or I'll kick you
Aduppangarai kaakkum
Protecting the kitchen
Pombalai illaatti
If a woman is not there
Aduppangarai kaakkum
Protecting the kitchen
Pombalai illaatti
If a woman is not there
Appo theriyum saedhi
Then you will know the news
Appo theriyum saedhi
Then you will know the news
En thangaiyum illaatti
And if my sister is not there too
Appo theriyum saedhi
Then you will know the news
Ennaadi poochchaandi kaatturae
Why are you threatening me like a boogeyman?
Ennaadi poochchaandi kaatturae
Why are you threatening me like a boogeyman?
Naan illaatti ponaa
If I am not here
Nee oottaandiyaaguvae
You will become a destitute beggar
Naan illaatti ponaa
If I am not here
Nee oottaandiyaaguvae
You will become a destitute beggar
Ang ennaa sonna neeyillainnaa
What did you say there, if you are not there
Naan pozhaikkamaattaenaa…yaendee
Won't I survive... hey girl?
On pozhaippum en pozhaippum
Your livelihood and my livelihood
Innum konja naalilae
In a few more days
Purinji povum paaraen
Will be understood, just watch
Naan poraen…sarithaan podi
I am leaving... alright then, go
Tea….soodaana tea…
Tea... hot tea...
Ice cream ice mor
Ice cream, iced buttermilk
Vaangi thinnuvor aasai kolluvaar
Those who buy and eat will desire it
Aahaa rompa jore manam inikkum
Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet
Vaai manakkum ice mor
Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk
Ice cream ice mor
Ice cream, iced buttermilk
Vaangi thinnuvor aasai kolluvaar
Those who buy and eat will desire it
Aahaa rompa jore manam inikkum
Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet
Vaai manakkum ice mor
Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk
Veyyil kaalaththukeththathu
Perfect for the summer season
Vaangidunga kalai neengidunga
Buy it and remove your fatigue
Velaiyumae malivunga oo…
The price is also very cheap, oo...
Idhai vaangi ponga neenga
Buy this and go, all of you
Veyyil kaalaththukeththathu
Perfect for the summer season
Vaangidunga kalai neengidunga
Buy it and remove your fatigue
Velaiyumae malivunga oo…
The price is also very cheap, oo...
Idhai vaangi ponga neenga
Buy this and go, all of you
Sir jil jil jil ice cream you want
Sir, cool cool ice cream you want
Licence…ice fruit
Licence... ice fruit
Yaemandi icemor-u meeru thaagandi
Sir, drink iced buttermilk
Yaemandi icemor-u meeru thaagandi
Sir, drink iced buttermilk
Vegu jorandi nee paarandi
It is very grand sir, just see
Thooru thesake jaanae vaalae
People traveling to far-off lands
Thooru thesake jaanae vaalae
People traveling to far-off lands
Thum ko ice cream honaa
Do you want ice cream?
Nahitho ice mor honaa…polo
Or do you want iced buttermilk? Tell me
Ice cream…paisa…laelo….achchaajee
Ice cream... take the money... okay sir
Enthaa sirae ninjnlgu
What sir, for you
Ice cream venumaa
Do you want ice cream?
Pache ice mor venumaa
Or fresh iced buttermilk?
Paraiyu ennidaththulae
Tell me
Asalaayittu oru ice cream tharu
I will give you genuine ice cream
Enthaa sirae
What sir
Elumichchnj saaru ooththi
Pouring lemon juice
Injiyodu minjaamalae
Without missing ginger
Elumichchnj saaru ooththi
Pouring lemon juice
Injiyodu minjaamalae
Without missing ginger
Konjamaaga uppum pottu
Adding a little salt
Ranjithamaa thaalichchathu mor-u
Splendidly tempered buttermilk
Velai athigamillai
Price is not high
Vaangi kudichchupaaru
Buy and drink it
Oo…annanmaarae
Oo... brothers
Konjamthaan irukkuthunga
Only a little bit is left
Annanmaarae
Brothers
Konjamthaan irukkuthunga
Only a little bit is left
Ice mor-um thaanunga thaaraenae
I will give iced buttermilk too
Naanum joraaga vaanga
Cheerfully come buy it
Oo….vaangi kudinga
Oo... buy and drink
Illaiyaanaal yaemaaruveenga
Otherwise you will miss out
Vaangi thinnuvor aasai kolluvaar
Those who buy and eat will desire it
Aahaa rompa jore manam inikkum
Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet
Vaai makkum ice mor
Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk
Ice cream ice mor
Ice cream, iced buttermilk
Vaangi thinnuvor aasai kolluvaar
Those who buy and eat will desire it
Aahaa rompa jore manam inikkum
Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet
Vaai manakkum ice mor
Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk
Ice cream ice mor
Ice cream, iced buttermilk
Vaangi thinnuvor aasai kolluvaar
Those who buy and eat will desire it
Aahaa rompa jore manam inikkum
Aha, it is very grand, mind feels sweet
Vaai manakkum ice mor
Mouth gets fragrant with iced buttermilk
Ice cream ice mor
Ice cream, iced buttermilk
Ice cream ice mor
Ice cream, iced buttermilk
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This lively multi-part novelty song from Devaki (1951) captures the vibrant street life and domestic banter of 1950s Tamil Nadu. The track begins with a tea vendor promoting hot tea while humorously cautioning people against illicit alcohol and toxic adulterants (like French polish or methylated spirit), urging them to lead safe lives. The middle section shifts to a spousal argument between a husband and wife over daily earnings and household duties, featuring playful threats, pride, and domestic squabbles. The final movement turns into an energetic hawking medley where vendors sell ice cream and ice buttermilk (ice mor) using a blend of Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English, and Malayalam to attract diverse customers during hot summer days.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Code-Switching / Multilingual Rhyme
“Yaemandi icemor-u meeru thaagandi / Thum ko ice cream honaa”
The track incorporates phrases in English ('you want'), Telugu ('meer thaagandi'), Hindi ('polo', 'achchaajee'), and Malayalam ('enthaa sirae') to simulate realistic multi-ethnic street vending in urban centers.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vaangi thinnuvor aasai kolluvaar”
Repetition of the initial 'V' consonant sound across consecutive words creates a bouncy cadence for hawking goods.
Refrain and Onomatopoeia
“Sir jil jil jil ice cream you want”
Use of repetitive catchy chants like 'jil jil jil' and rhythmic calls of 'Tea... soodaana tea' to capture street cries.
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Trivia
Devaki (1951) featured legendary music composer G. Ramanathan. This track is notable for Ka. Mu. Sheriff's witty lyrics addressing social themes like prohibition, while using multi-lingual street cries to depict mid-century cosmopolitan Madras.
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