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Lyrics & meaning

Vachika Vachika

From M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi · 2004

Lyricists
Not listed
Singers
Kay Kay, Srilekha Parthasarathy
Music director
Srikanth Deva
Details
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi2004

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
……………………………………..Hey, shall I hold you close by the waist?
Male
Yeh vachikka vachikkavaa iduppulaThis green parrot is spinning in my frenzy.
Indha pachakili suthudhu en kirukkulaHey, shall I wrap you in a tight loop?
Female
Yeh suthikka suthikkavaa surukkulaThrow me down and catch me on the mat!
Ena thookki pottu pidichikada thadukkulaI am the king of eighteen towns!
Male
Naan padhinettu pattiku raasaaWon't a rose bloom when my fingernail touches it?
En nagam pattu malaraadho rosaaI am the queen of eighteen towns!
Female
Naan padhinettu pattiku raaniiTake me away wherever you go.
Ena engaachum koottittu poo neeI won't touch without feeling hungry.
Male
Pasikkaama thoda maatenI won't leave without tasting.
Rusikkaama vida maatenI won't give in so easily.
Female
Posukkunnu thara maatenI won't fall for your tricks so easily.
Isukkunnu vizha maatenYou are so stunning and charming!
Male
Nee gummunudhaan gummunudhaanGive a heavy energetic beat!
Gummaanguthu kuthuYou stay quiet and calm!
Female
Nee gammunudhaan gammunudhaanShut your mouth a little bit.
Vaaya konjam pothuHey, shall I hold you close by the waist?
Male
Yeh vachikka vachikkavaa iduppulaThis green parrot is spinning in my frenzy.
Indha pachakili suthudhu en kirukkulaHey, shall I wrap you in a tight loop?
Female
Yeh suthikka suthikkavaa surukkulaThrow me down and catch me on the mat!
Ena thookki pottu pidichikada thadukkulaYou are eighteen, and I am twenty-four.
Chorus
………………………………………………..A hunger malfunction has occurred!
Male
Moovaaru neeyae ada naalaaru naanaeLike honey dripping, climbing up the finger,
Pasi Kolaaru dhaanae vandhuduchiThe body has boiled down soft like porridge.
Female
Thaenagathaanae viral melerathaanaeO parrot being shy in vain,
Udal koozhaagathaanae vendhuruchiThe cat has touched the hanging pot!
Male
Veenaa vekkappadum kiliyaeO boy whose mustache pricks,
Poona thottuduchi uriyaO storm holding back desires inside!
Female
Meesa kuthiduchi payalaeIf you go ahead,
Aasa pothi vacha puyalaeI will come behind you.
Male
Nee munaalae ponaaIf you come behind me,
Naan pinaalae vaarenI will yield automatically.
Female
: Nee pinaalae vandhaaRain drizzles on top of the mountain,
Naan thannala thaarenWaves crash upon waves.
Male
Mala mela mazha thooraYou are so stunning and charming!
Ala mela ala modhumGive a heavy energetic beat!
Female
Nee gummunudhaan gummunudhaanYou stay quiet and calm!
Gummaanguthu kuthuShut your mouth a little bit.
Male
Nee gammunudhaan gammunudhaanI struggle against your chest every day,
Vaaya konjam pothuWhat if we consume this rhythm of hunger?
Chorus
………………………..You felled me by the roots with the axe of your eyes,
Female
Maarodu naanae dhenam poraadurenaeYou made me fall, my dear, and now I stagger.
Pasi thaalamathanae thindraal ennaWill you come cooing and flirting?
Male
Verodu neeyae vizhi kodaliyaalaeWill you give me cotton candy?
Ena saachaayae maanae thallaaduranCome on, you drum of Vadipatti!
Female
Konji konjikittu variyaaSeek me out and embrace my shadow!
Panji panji mittaai thariyaaLike a green parrot,
Male
Vaadi vaadipatti thavulaaShall I perch on you, my friend?
Thedi sendhukkadi nezhalaaLike two grasshoppers,
Female
Oru pachakili polaHer eyes are cutting through a person!
Naan thothikkavaa thozhaAnts climbing along the edge of the sugarcane... Male: Oh dear!
Male
Iru vettukili polaFemale: Along the nerves... Male: Oh dear!
Kannu vettudhadi aalaFemale: Mischief rises!
Female
Karumboram erumberaMale :AyyayyoYou are so stunning and charming!
Female :NaramboramMale :AyyoGive a heavy energetic beat!
Female :KurumberaYou stay quiet and calm!
Male
Nee gummunudhaan gummunudhaanShut your mouth a little bit.
Gummaanguthu kuthuHey, shall I hold you close by the waist?
Female
Nee gammunudhaan gammunudhaanThis green parrot is spinning in my frenzy.
Vaaya konjam pothuHey, shall I wrap you in a tight loop?
Male
Yeh vachikka vachikkavaa iduppulaThrow me down and catch me on the mat!
Indha pachakili suthudhu en kirukkulaI am the king of eighteen towns!
Female
Yeh suthikka suthikkavaa surukkulaWon't a rose bloom when my fingernail touches it?
Ena thookki pottu pidichikada thadukkulaI am the queen of eighteen towns!
Male
Naan padhinettu pattiku raasaaTake me away wherever you go.
En nagam pattu malaraadho rosaaYou are so stunning and charming!
Female
Naan padhinettu pattiku raaniiGive a heavy energetic beat!
Ena engaachum koottittu poo neeYou stay quiet and calm!
Male
Nee gummunudhaan gummunudhaanShut your mouth a little bit.
Gummaanguthu kuthu
Female
Nee gammunudhaan gammunudhaan
Vaaya konjam pothu

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Yeh Vachikka Vachikkavaa' (also known as 'Gummaanguthu') is a high-energy folk-pop duet from the movie M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004). The song portrays playful, romantic banter between the hero and heroine. Through fast-paced rhythmic verses filled with local slang and metaphors of hunger, nature, and rustic celebrations, the lead characters tease each other about their budding passion, youth, and irresistible attraction.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme (Edhugai & Monai)

Yeh vachikka vachikkavaa iduppula / Indha pachakili suthudhu en kirukkula

The track extensively uses Tamil poetic end-rhymes (Iyaibu) and second-letter rhymes (Edhugai) such as 'iduppula', 'kirukkula', 'surukkula', and 'thadukkula'.

Metaphor & Imagery

Oru pachakili pola / Naan thothikkavaa thozha

Compares the heroine to a green parrot (pachakili) and a storm of desire (aasa pothi vacha puyalae), visualising intense romance through rural elements.

Onomatopoeia (Erattai Kilavi / Adukku Thodaru)

Nee gummunudhaan gummunudhaan / Gummaanguthu kuthu

Use of repetitive rhythmic sounds like 'gummunudhaan', 'gammunudhaan', and 'panji panji' to heighten the musicality and folk flavor.

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Trivia

Composed by Srikanth Deva, this chartbuster song features energetic vocals by actor-singer Silambarasan (Simbu) alongside Anuradha Sriram. The track became a massive hit across Tamil Nadu for its catchy street-style rhythm (kuthu pattu) and exuberant choreography featuring Jayam Ravi and Asin.

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