- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Mahanadhi Shobana
- Music director
- Karthik Raja
- Movie name
- Alexander
- Movie release year
- 1996
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Thaththi thaththi aadum thaththalikkum vayasu
Suththi suththi paadum thuppariyum manasu thappa vidumaa
Mella mella moodi vekkuratha paaththu
Vanna vanna aada thottizhukkum kaaththu vittu vidumaa
Oor koodum naalu paattonnu kelu
Maaveeran tholu vettri maalai soodaatho
Thaththi thaththi aadum thaththalikkum vayasu
Suththi suththi paadum thuppariyum manasu thappa vidumaa
Mella mella moodi vekkuratha paaththu
Vanna vanna aada thottizhukkum kaaththu vittu vidumaa
Oor koodum naalu paattonnu kelu
Maaveeran tholu vettri maalai soodaatho
Poovu pottodu pon thaali mudichchu
Maaman vanthaaru mainaava pudichchu
Female :Vaadi veeraayi aaraaththi edukkanum
Vaazhththi vaayaara aalolam padikkanum
Kaaththil vanna melaakku parakka
Kaadhil chinna lolaakku sjolikka
Female :Kootththaadum pozhuthodu kummaalam pirakka
Thaththi thaththi aadum thaththalikkum vayasu
Suththi suththi paadum thuppariyum manasu thappa vidumaa
Mella mella moodi vekkuratha paaththu
Vanna vanna aada thottizhukkum kaaththu vittu vidumaa
Oor koodum naalu paattonnu kelu
Maaveeran tholu vettri maalai soodaatho
Yaaru vanthaalum engooru vazhakkam
Koodi kulaavi kondaadum pazhakkum
Virunthu vechchinga thaampoolam kodukkanum
Onnaa kai korththu oyilaattam nadaththanum
Neenga intha graamaththu nilavu
Naanthaan unga annaachchi uravu
Chittaattam parakkuthu santhosa manasu
Thaththi thaththi aadum thaththalikkum vayasu
Suththi suththi paadum thuppariyum manasu thappa vidumaa
Male :Mella mella moodi vekkuratha paaththu
Vanna vanna aada thottizhukkum kaaththu vittu vidumaa
Female :Oor koodum naalu paattonnu kelu
Maaveeran tholu vettri maalai soodaatho
Thaththi thaththi aadum thaththalikkum vayasu
Suththi suththi paadum thuppariyum manasu thappa vidumaa
Mella mella moodi vekkuratha paaththu
Vanna vanna aada thottizhukkum kaaththu vittu vidumaa
...
This restless youth that hops and dances about,
Will this searching heart that circles and sings let anything slip away?
Seeing what is quietly hidden away,
Will the breeze tugging at the colorful clothes just let it go?
The whole village gathers today, listen to a song!
Won't the great warrior's shoulders wear the garland of victory?
This restless youth that hops and dances about,
Will this searching heart that circles and sings let anything slip away?
Seeing what is quietly hidden away,
Will the breeze tugging at the colorful clothes just let it go?
The whole village gathers today, listen to a song!
Won't the great warrior's shoulders wear the garland of victory?
With flowers, a bindi, and the golden wedding knot,
The bridegroom has arrived, catching his sweetheart!
Come on, Veerayi, we must perform the aarathi (welcoming blessing ritual),
Blessing them from our hearts and singing joyful folk tunes!
As the colorful veil flutters in the breeze,
And tiny dangling earrings sparkle on the ears,
Wild excitement bursts forth as we dance the night away!
This restless youth that hops and dances about,
Will this searching heart that circles and sings let anything slip away?
Seeing what is quietly hidden away,
Will the breeze tugging at the colorful clothes just let it go?
The whole village gathers today, listen to a song!
Won't the great warrior's shoulders wear the garland of victory?
No matter who visits, it is our village's tradition,
To come together warmly and celebrate with joy.
We must serve a feast and offer thamboolam (traditional betel offerings),
And join hands together to dance the graceful Oyilattam!
You are the shining moon of this village,
And I am here as your caring brotherly kin.
My joyous heart takes flight like a swift little bird!
This restless youth that hops and dances about,
Will this searching heart that circles and sings let anything slip away?
Seeing what is quietly hidden away,
Will the breeze tugging at the colorful clothes just let it go?
The whole village gathers today, listen to a song!
Won't the great warrior's shoulders wear the garland of victory?
This restless youth that hops and dances about,
Will this searching heart that circles and sings let anything slip away?
Seeing what is quietly hidden away,
Will the breeze tugging at the colorful clothes just let it go?
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This festive song celebrates rural Tamil village traditions, joyful community bond, and romantic celebratory moments. Set to a lively rhythm, the lyrics describe the enthusiastic atmosphere when the entire village gathers to sing, dance Oyilattam, offer traditional hospitality, and celebrate auspicious milestones like wedding rituals and triumphs.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodaru (Reduplication)
“Thaththi thaththi aadum thaththalikkum vayasu”
Repetition of words like 'Thaththi thaththi', 'Suththi suththi', 'Mella mella', and 'Vanna vanna' creates a rhythmic beat characteristic of Tamil folk poetry.
Monai (Initial Assonance/Alliteration)
“Thaththi thaththi aadum thaththalikkum vayasu”
Matching starting consonant/vowel sounds in words on the same line, such as 'Thaththi' and 'thaththalikkum'.
Personification
“Vanna vanna aada thottizhukkum kaaththu vittu vidumaa”
The wind is personified as a playful entity that reaches out and tugs at colorful clothing.
Did you know?
Trivia
The movie 'Alexander' (1996), starring Vijayakanth and Sanghavi, featured a soundtrack composed by Deva with lyrics written by legendary lyricist Vaali.
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