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Lyrics & meaning

Vasamalar Poothirucha

From Kanneeril Ezhuthathe · 1981

Lyricist
Gangai Kondan
Singers
S. Janaki, Chorus
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Kanneeril Ezhuthathe1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Thaana thanthanaa thaana thanthanaa(Rhythmic vocalization)
Thaana thanthanaa thaanaa(Rhythmic vocalization)
Thaana thanthanaa thaana thanthanaa(Rhythmic vocalization)
Thaana thanthanaa thaanaa(Rhythmic vocalization)
Female
Vaasamalar pooththiruchchaaHas the fragrant flower bloomed?
Velai vara paaththiruchchaaHas it waited for the right time to arrive?
Thogai mayil aada kanduSeeing the feathered peacock dance,
Thozhi onnu kootti konduTaking along a female friend,
Female
Pora vazhi poga vittuLetting things go along their path,
Pokkishangal alli thanthuShowering treasures generously,
Pora vazhi poga vittuLetting things go along their path,
Pokkishangal alli thanthuShowering treasures generously,
Varumo tharumo kannmaniyaeWill it come, will it give, my dear darling?
Chorus
Aaththukku anthapuram anjaaru thennamaramBeyond the river, five or six coconut trees stand,
Aaththukku anthapuram anjaaru thennamaramBeyond the river, five or six coconut trees stand,
Machaan varaporaanMy beloved cousin is going to arrive,
Manamaala podaporaanHe is going to place the wedding garland,
Machaan varaporaanMy beloved cousin is going to arrive,
Manamaala podaporaanHe is going to place the wedding garland,
Thimithimithimithinthithimithinthimi(Rhythmic drum beats)
Thimithimithimithinthithimithinthimi(Rhythmic drum beats)
Female
Vaasamalar pooththiruchchaa…..aa….Has the fragrant flower bloomed?
Chorus
……………..(Interlude / Music)
Female
Kunguma nirameduththu santhana manam kalanhuTaking the color of vermilion and mixing the fragrance of sandalwood,
Vaazhum vazhi vaazha vanthaayo….oo….Did you come to live life the way it should be lived?
Kunguma nirameduththu santhana manam kalanhuTaking the color of vermilion and mixing the fragrance of sandalwood,
Vaazhum vazhi vaazha vanthaayo….oo….Did you come to live life the way it should be lived?
Female
Thevai oru vaazhvu koodum oru kaalamA life of necessity, a time when union happens,
Kondu varum kolam ellaam mudivaagumAll decorative patterns brought along will find their completion,
Manamo inimel malarum malarnthdum neramThe heart will bloom now, for it is the time to blossom,
Chorus
Veththila potta ponnuThe girl who chewed betel leaf,
Vekkaththil sevantha ponnuThe girl who blushed red in shyness,
Maman varaporaan nalla naalum vaikkaporaanMy beloved is going to come and fix an auspicious day,
Thimithimithimithinthithimithinthimi(Rhythmic drum beats)
Thimithimithimithinthithimithinthimi(Rhythmic drum beats)
Female
Vaasamalar pooththiruchchaa…..aa….Has the fragrant flower bloomed?
Female
Pudhiya vazhi paarththu ponnil oli saerththuFinding a new path and adding golden radiance,
Aasa tharum paasam vaiththaayo…oo…Did you shower affection that brings forth desire?
Aasaikkoru neram anbu manaiyoramA time for desire beside a loving home,
Penmai perum neram ellaam niraiverumAll auspicious moments of womanhood will be fulfilled,
Manamo inimel malarum malarnthidum neramThe heart will bloom now, for it is the time to blossom,
Chorus
Thaana thanthanaa thaana thanthanaa(Rhythmic vocalization)
Thaana thanthanaa thaanaa(Rhythmic vocalization)
Thaana thanthanaa thaana thanthanaa(Rhythmic vocalization)
Thaana thanthanaa thaanaa(Rhythmic vocalization)
Female
Vaasamalar pooththiruchchaaHas the fragrant flower bloomed?
Velai vara paaththiruchchaaHas it waited for the right time to arrive?
Thogai mayil aada kanduSeeing the feathered peacock dance,
Thozhi onnu kootti konduTaking along a female friend,
Female
Pora vazhi poga vittuLetting things go along their path,
Pokkishangal alli thanthuShowering treasures generously,
Varumo tharumo kannmaniyaeWill it come, will it give, my dear darling?
Chorus
Aaththukku anthapuram anjaaru thennamaramBeyond the river, five or six coconut trees stand,
Machaan varaporaanMy beloved cousin is going to arrive,
Manamaala podaporaanHe is going to place the wedding garland,
Machaan varaporaanMy beloved cousin is going to arrive,
Manamaala podaporaanHe is going to place the wedding garland,
Thimithimithimithinthithimithinthimi(Rhythmic drum beats)
Thimithimithimithinthithimithinthimi(Rhythmic drum beats)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This festive song from 'Kanneeril Ezhuthathe' (1981) captures the joy, playful excitement, and romantic anticipation of a young woman eagerly awaiting her groom (machaan). Through rich imagery of rural landscapes, blooming flowers, betel leaves, and sandalwood, the lyrics express her transition into womanhood and readiness for marriage.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Vaasamalar pooththiruchchaa

Compares a young woman's awakening womanhood and romantic readiness to a fragrant flower blooming at the right season.

Onomatopoeia & Solkattu

Thimithimithimithinthithimithinthimi

Uses rhythmic vocal syllables mirroring folk drum beats to induce celebration and dancing mood.

Edhukai (Second letter rhyming)

Veththila potta ponnu / Vekkaththil sevantha ponnu

The second letters 'th' rhyming across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

Composed by the popular music director duo Shankar-Ganesh and sung by S. Janaki, 'Vaasamalar Pooththiruchchaa' stands out for its upbeat folk percussion and traditional Tamil lyrical flavor penned by Gangai Kondan.

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