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Vaadi Subbatha Nee

From Oruthi Mattum Karaiyinile · 1981

Lyricist
R. Sundarrajan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Oruthi Mattum Karaiyinile1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Female
Aanaimalai kaaththadikkuthu aaththaaThe wind is blowing from the Anaimalai hills, oh girl!
Aththai maga paaththaaMy cousin looked at me...
Male :Kanni ponnu seeragasambaa naaththaaMale: Is the young girl like a tender Seeraga Samba seedling?
Kaiyirendil saerththaaWhen held in both hands...
Female
Konjura konjuna nenjula santhanamDoes it feel like sandalwood applied
Vachchathu pol irukkaaTo the fondling, loving heart?
Male :Antha anthiyil santhiyil vanthathumMale: When we meet in that twilight hour,
Thanthathum eppadi thaanirukkumHow wonderful will what you give feel?
Male
Thottaalum thappoIs it wrong if I touch you?
Female :Adhu vendaanga ippoFemale: Don't do that now!
Male :Oorkolam eppoMale: When is the wedding procession?
Female :Adha paapponga appoFemale: We will see about that then!
Male
Veppangkolunthu madi melae vizhunthuTender neem leaves falling into the lap...
Female :Paattu padikka innum kaalam irukkuFemale: There is still time left to sing songs.
Aiyyaa chinnaiyyaa nalla naalum paaththu vaangaSir, young master, fix an auspicious day and come!
Male
Thottaalum thappoIs it wrong if I touch you?
Female :Adhu vendaanga ippoFemale: Don't do that now!
Male :Oorkolam eppoMale: When is the wedding procession?
Female :Adha paapponga appoFemale: We will see about that then!
Chorus
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Female
Aa….aa…aa….aaa….aa…aa…aa…aa…aaAa... aa... aa... aaa...
Male :Poopolae oru ponnunnaa neethaanaeMale: You are the one who is as soft as a flower, girl!
Ponnu pottaenae kannuGirl, I have cast my eyes on you!
Female :Ada innumthaan ennenna solluFemale: Oh, tell me what else is there!
Angaethaan nilluStand right there!
Male
Maaraappu selaikkumFor the saree pallu,
Naan vantha velaikkumAnd for the task I came for,
Female :Sugamthaanae solla vanthaenaeFemale: Is it comfortable? I came to tell you that!
Male :PoopolaeMale: Like a flower...
Female :Aa…aa…aa…aaa…aa….Female: Aa... aa... aa... aaa...
Male
Vaadi suppaaththaaCome on, Suppaaththaa!
Neeyum vanthathu eppaaththaaWhen did you arrive, dear girl?
Female
Pongal vaikkum neramadiIt is time to cook the Pongal dish!
Poopparikka poromadiWe are going to pluck flowers!
Appuchchi peran vanthu unakkuGrandpa's grandson will come to you,
Aavaaram poo koduppaanAnd give you an Aavaaram flower!
Intha ppuchchi peran vanthu unakkuThis grandson will come to you,
Aavaaram poo koduppaanAnd give you an Aavaaram flower!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song captures a playful and affectionate rural romantic dialogue between a young man and his sweetheart (cousin). Set against a lush village backdrop, the male lead uses poetic imagery—comparing his beloved to delicate rice seedlings, flowers, and cooling sandalwood—while eagerly coaxing her for affection and asking when their wedding procession will take place.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile / Uvamai

Male :Kanni ponnu seeragasambaa naaththaa

Compares the delicate young girl to fragrant, tender Seeraga Samba rice seedlings.

Simile / Uvamai

Konjura konjuna nenjula santhanam Vachchathu pol irukkaa

Compares the comforting, loving sensation in the heart to soothing sandalwood paste.

Metaphor / Uvamai

Male :Poopolae oru ponnunnaa neethaanae

Compares the soft beauty of the woman to a flower.

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Aanaimalai kaaththadikkuthu aaththaa / Aththai maga paaththaa

Rhyming second consonants in folk rhythm across adjacent phrasing.

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Trivia

Composed by Gangai Amaran for the 1981 film 'Oruthi Mattum Karaiyinile', this song highlights his signature style of combining authentic Tamil folk rhythms and dialectal lyrics with traditional film orchestration. The duet features vibrant playful renditions by Malaysia Vasudevan and Vani Jairam.

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