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Valaiyal Satham Yamma

From Salem Vishnu · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Sangeetha Rajan
Movie name
Salem Vishnu
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
17 Sept 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Valaiyal satham yamma yamma
Kulunga kulunga
Valaiyal satham yamma yamma
Kulunga kulunga
Female :Vilakku vechen yappa yappa
Nerunga nerunga
Ennavo ennavo medhuvaaga
Mandhiram sollalaama
Female :Mandhiram sonnathum podhuvaaga
Thandhiram seiyalaama
Valaiyal satham yamma yamma
Kulunga kulunga
Female :Vilakku vechen yappa yappa
Nerunga nerunga
Ennavo ennavo medhuvaaga
Mandhiram sollalaama
Female :Mandhiram sonnathum podhuvaaga
Thandhiram seiyalaama
Aaaa…aaa..
Valaiyal satham yamma yamma
Kulunga kulunga
Female :Vilakku vechen yappa yappa
Nerunga nerunga
Kaathu vara koodathu kannae papa
Pottu vidu neeyaaga ullae thaappa
Female :Naethu mudhal raavaana orae yaekkam
Verthuvitta poomaeni unnai ketkkum
Edhukku oru melaadai
Adhukku ini naanaachu
Female :Iruttu varai venaamaa
Edhukku ini veen paechu
Valaiyal satham
Hoi valaiyal satham yamma yamma
Kulunga kulunga
Female :Vilakku vechen yappa yappa
Nerunga nerunga
Aadi varum poon thaeru ennai paaru
Vadam pudikka ver aalu iruntha koru
Male :Poova vittu pogaadhu pattam poochi
Podhum adi thaangaathu kannamoochi
Eduthu thaaren raasavae
Irukkuthu ingae yeraalam
Male :Vayasu vantha penn thaanae
Manasu romba thaaralaam
Valaiyal satham
Valaiyal satham yamma yamma
Kulunga kulunga
Female :Vilakku vechen yappa yappa
Nerunga nerunga
Ennavo ennavo medhuvaaga
Mandhiram sollalaama
Female :Mandhiram sonnathum podhuvaaga
Thandhiram seiyalaama
Valaiyal satham yamma yamma yamma
Kulunga kulunga
Female :Ae vilakku vechen yappa yappa
Nerunga nerunga
The sound of bangles, oh my girl, oh my girl,
as they jingle and shake!
The sound of bangles, oh my girl, oh my girl,
as they jingle and shake!
I lit the lamp, oh my man, oh my man,
as you draw closer and closer!
Whispering something softly,
shall I chant a magic spell?
Once a spell is cast, as always,
will you play your clever tricks?
The sound of bangles, oh my girl, oh my girl,
as they jingle and shake!
I lit the lamp, oh my man, oh my man,
as you draw closer and closer!
Whispering something softly,
shall I chant a magic spell?
Once a spell is cast, as always,
will you play your clever tricks?
Aah... aah...
The sound of bangles, oh my girl, oh my girl,
as they jingle and shake!
I lit the lamp, oh my man, oh my man,
as you draw closer and closer!
Not even the breeze should enter, my darling girl,
so slide the door latch yourself!
Since last night, there has been only longing,
my flower-soft body, moist with sweat, calls for you!
Why do you need an upper cloth?
I am here to cover you now!
Shouldn't we wait until it's dark?
Why waste time on idle talk now?
The sound of bangles...
Hey, the sound of bangles, oh my girl, oh my girl,
as they jingle and shake!
I lit the lamp, oh my man, oh my man,
as you draw closer and closer!
Look at me, an adorned chariot swaying forward!
If you want someone else to pull the ropes, go call them!
A butterfly will never leave a flower,
enough now, I can't endure this game of hide-and-seek!
I will give it all to you, my king,
there is plenty waiting here!
She is a young woman who has come of age,
and her heart is so generous!
The sound of bangles...
The sound of bangles, oh my girl, oh my girl,
as they jingle and shake!
I lit the lamp, oh my man, oh my man,
as you draw closer and closer!
Whispering something softly,
shall I chant a magic spell?
Once a spell is cast, as always,
will you play your clever tricks?
The sound of bangles, oh my girl, oh my girl, oh my girl,
as they jingle and shake!
Hey, I lit the lamp, oh my man, oh my man,
as you draw closer and closer!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a playful and intimate duet between lovers expressing their romantic anticipation and deep longing for intimacy. The jingling of bangles and the lighting of the traditional evening lamp serve as evocative metaphors for setting a cozy, romantic atmosphere indoors away from the outside world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Eybhu (Rhyming End Words)

Mandhiram sollalaama / Thandhiram seiyalaama

The words 'Mandhiram' (spell) and 'Thandhiram' (trick) rhyme at the start of adjacent lines, creating a rhythmic and lyrical symmetry.

Uvamaani / Metaphor

Aadi varum poon thaeru ennai paaru / Poova vittu pogaadhu pattam poochi

The female protagonist compares herself to a decorated flower chariot ('Poon thaeru') while the lover is described as a butterfly ('Pattam poochi') drawn inevitably to the flower.

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Kulunga kulunga

The phrase 'Kulunga kulunga' repeats the same word twice to emphasize the continuous jingling motion of bangles.

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Trivia

The music for the movie 'Salem Vishnu' (1990) was composed by S.A. Rajkumar, featuring key vocal performances by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and K.S. Chithra, with lyrics penned by veteran lyricist Vaali.

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