Vayalooru Mayilaattam
From Anbukku Naan Adimai · 1980
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Anbukku Naan Adimai1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vayalooru mayilaattam | Like the peacock dance of Vayaloor, |
| Vadivelan thaeraattam | Like the chariot procession of Lord Murugan, |
| Ayalooru naan vandhen paarungaiyaa… | I have come from an outside town, come look sir... |
| Female | |
| Ila vaazha thandaattam | Like tender banana stems, |
| Erukkam poo chendaattam | Like a bouquet of milkweed flowers, |
| Azhagaana pon paakka vaarungaiyaa… | Come see this beautiful girl, sir... |
| Female | |
| Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham | A fully ripe pumpkin fruit, |
| Paathu puttaa parava varum | Just looking at it brings birds flocking. |
| Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham | A fully ripe pumpkin fruit, |
| Paathu puttaa parava varum | Just looking at it brings birds flocking. |
| Thala thalannu valandha ponnu | A girl grown youthful and glowing, |
| Thaamarai pol sivandha kannu | Eyes red like a blooming lotus, |
| Aada vandhaa oor kooda varum | When she comes to dance, the whole town gathers around. |
| Female | |
| Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham | A fully ripe pumpkin fruit, |
| Paathu puttaa parava varum | Just looking at it brings birds flocking. |
| Female | |
| Paavaadai thaan thongha thongha | As her long skirt hangs down, |
| Poo vaadai thaan ponga ponga | As the floral fragrance bursts forth, |
| Paalaadai naan ponnu paaru | Look at me, a girl smooth like cream, |
| Paathaa pasikkaadhu | Just looking at me cures your hunger! |
| Female | |
| Mayakkudhu minukkudhu | It dazzles and shines, |
| Kulukkudhu thalukkudhu | It sways and flaunts with grace, |
| Female | |
| Naan thaanae thennangallu | I am sweet coconut toddy, |
| Kannaalae ennai allu | Gather me up with your eyes! |
| Aadudhu paadudhu | It dances and sings, |
| Aala kandu moodudhu | Seeing the person, mood and desire take over! |
| Female | |
| Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham | A fully ripe pumpkin fruit, |
| Paathu puttaa parava varum | Just looking at it brings birds flocking. |
| Female | |
| Vaadaa rangaa viththa kaattu | Come on Ranga, show your skills! |
| Vaangi thaaren kaththa nottu | I will give you a bundle of currency notes, |
| Joraaga thaan vaala aattu | Wag your tail grandly, |
| Oorae paaraatta | So the entire town praises you! |
| Female | |
| Neruppilae kudhikkanum | One must jump through fire, |
| Aduthavar viyarkkanum | Making onlookers break into sweat, |
| Melae or dhandi kambi | Look at that high tightrope wire, |
| Poraan paar raamu thambi | There goes Ramu's younger brother! |
| Aadudhaam aadudhaam | It dances and sways, |
| Ooru paakka koodudhaam | The whole town gathers to watch! |
| Female | |
| Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham | A fully ripe pumpkin fruit, |
| Paathu puttaa parava varum | Just looking at it brings birds flocking. |
| Female | |
| Raajaa oru thittam poda | The King lays down a plan, |
| Raani oru vattam poda | The Queen draws a circle, |
| Yaarum illae sattam poda | There is no one to impose rules, |
| Engal raajaangam | This is our kingdom! |
| Female | |
| Nenachadhu nadakkudhu | Whatever is envisioned comes to pass, |
| Muyarchiyum palikkudhu | Every effort bears fruit! |
| Ellorum enna chuththi | Everyone circles around me, |
| En ennam unnai chuththi | While my thoughts circle around you! |
| Odudhu naadudhu | It runs and seeks, |
| Oonjal pola aadudhu | Swinging back and forth like a cradle! |
| Female | |
| Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham | A fully ripe pumpkin fruit, |
| Paathu puttaa parava varum | Just looking at it brings birds flocking. |
| Thala thalannu valandha ponnu | A girl grown youthful and glowing, |
| Thaamarai pol sivandha kannu | Eyes red like a blooming lotus, |
| Aada vandhaa oor kooda varum | When she comes to dance, the whole town gathers around. |
| Female | |
| Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham | A fully ripe pumpkin fruit, |
| Paathu puttaa parava varum | Just looking at it brings birds flocking. |
வயலூரு மயிலாட்டம்
வடிவேலன் தேராட்டம்
அயலார் முன் வந்தேனே
பாருங்கய்யா
Like the peacock dance of Vayaloor,
Like the chariot procession of Lord Murugan,
I have come from an outside town, come look sir...
இளவாழந் தண்டாட்டம்
எருக்கம்பூ செண்டாட்டம்
அழகான பொண் பார்க்க
வாருங்கய்யா
Like tender banana stems,
Like a bouquet of milkweed flowers,
Come see this beautiful girl, sir...
பழுத்தப்பழம் பரங்கிப்பழம்
பார்த்துப்புட்டா பறவை வரும்
தளதளன்னு வளர்ந்தப் பொண்ணு
தாமரைப் போல் சிவந்த கண்ணு
ஆட வந்தா ஊர் கூட வரும்
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
A girl grown youthful and glowing,
Eyes red like a blooming lotus,
When she comes to dance, the whole town gathers around.
பழுத்தப்பழம் பரங்கிப்பழம்
பார்த்துப்புட்டா பறவை வரும்
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
பாவாடைதான் தொங்க தொங்க
பூவாடைதான் பொங்க பொங்க
பாலாடைதான் பொண்ணு பாரு
பார்த்தா பசிக்காது....
மயக்குது மினுக்குது
குலுக்குது தளுக்குது
As her long skirt hangs down,
As the floral fragrance bursts forth,
Look at me, a girl smooth like cream,
Just looking at me cures your hunger!
நான்தானே தென்னங்கள்ளு
கண்ணாலே என்னை அள்ளு
ஆடுது பாடுது ஆடை
கொஞ்சம் மூடுது
It dazzles and shines,
It sways and flaunts with grace,
பழுத்தப்பழம் பரங்கிப்பழம்
பார்த்துப்புட்டா பறவை வரும்
I am sweet coconut toddy,
Gather me up with your eyes!
It dances and sings,
Seeing the person, mood and desire take over!
வாடா ரங்கா வித்தைக் காட்டு
வாங்கி தாரேன் கத்தை நோட்டு
ஜோராகத்தான் வாலை ஆட்டு
ஊரே பாராட்ட.....
நெருப்பிலே குதிக்கணும்
அடுத்தவர் வியக்கணும்
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
மேலே ஓர் தந்திக்கம்பி
போறான்டா இராமர் தம்பி
ஆடுதாம் ஆடுதாம்
ஊருப்பார்க்க கூடுதாம்
Come on Ranga, show your skills!
I will give you a bundle of currency notes,
Wag your tail grandly,
So the entire town praises you!
பழுத்தப்பழம் பரங்கிப்பழம்
பார்த்துப்புட்டா பறவை வரும்
One must jump through fire,
Making onlookers break into sweat,
Look at that high tightrope wire,
There goes Ramu's younger brother!
It dances and sways,
The whole town gathers to watch!
ராஜா ஒரு திட்டம் போட
ராணி ஒரு வட்டம் போட
யாருமில்லை சட்டம் போட
எங்கள் ராஜாங்கம்.....
நினைச்சது நடக்குது
முயற்சியும் பலிக்குது
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
எல்லோரும் என்னை சுத்தி
என் எண்ணம் உன்னை சுத்தி
ஓடுது நாடுது ஊஞ்சல்
போல ஆடுது
The King lays down a plan,
The Queen draws a circle,
There is no one to impose rules,
This is our kingdom!
பழுத்தப்பழம் பரங்கிப்பழம்
பார்த்துப்புட்டா பறவை வரும்
தளதளன்னு வளர்ந்தப் பொண்ணு
தாமரைப் போல் சிவந்த கண்ணு
ஆட வந்தா ஊர் கூட வரும்
Whatever is envisioned comes to pass,
Every effort bears fruit!
Everyone circles around me,
While my thoughts circle around you!
It runs and seeks,
Swinging back and forth like a cradle!
பழுத்தப்பழம் பரங்கிப்பழம்
பார்த்துப்புட்டா பறவை வரும்....
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
A girl grown youthful and glowing,
Eyes red like a blooming lotus,
When she comes to dance, the whole town gathers around.
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
Vayalooru mayilaattam
Like the peacock dance of Vayaloor,
Vadivelan thaeraattam
Like the chariot procession of Lord Murugan,
Ayalooru naan vandhen paarungaiyaa…
I have come from an outside town, come look sir...
Ila vaazha thandaattam
Like tender banana stems,
Erukkam poo chendaattam
Like a bouquet of milkweed flowers,
Azhagaana pon paakka vaarungaiyaa…
Come see this beautiful girl, sir...
Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Paathu puttaa parava varum
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Paathu puttaa parava varum
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
Thala thalannu valandha ponnu
A girl grown youthful and glowing,
Thaamarai pol sivandha kannu
Eyes red like a blooming lotus,
Aada vandhaa oor kooda varum
When she comes to dance, the whole town gathers around.
Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Paathu puttaa parava varum
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
Paavaadai thaan thongha thongha
As her long skirt hangs down,
Poo vaadai thaan ponga ponga
As the floral fragrance bursts forth,
Paalaadai naan ponnu paaru
Look at me, a girl smooth like cream,
Paathaa pasikkaadhu
Just looking at me cures your hunger!
Mayakkudhu minukkudhu
It dazzles and shines,
Kulukkudhu thalukkudhu
It sways and flaunts with grace,
Naan thaanae thennangallu
I am sweet coconut toddy,
Kannaalae ennai allu
Gather me up with your eyes!
Aadudhu paadudhu
It dances and sings,
Aala kandu moodudhu
Seeing the person, mood and desire take over!
Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Paathu puttaa parava varum
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
Vaadaa rangaa viththa kaattu
Come on Ranga, show your skills!
Vaangi thaaren kaththa nottu
I will give you a bundle of currency notes,
Joraaga thaan vaala aattu
Wag your tail grandly,
Oorae paaraatta
So the entire town praises you!
Neruppilae kudhikkanum
One must jump through fire,
Aduthavar viyarkkanum
Making onlookers break into sweat,
Melae or dhandi kambi
Look at that high tightrope wire,
Poraan paar raamu thambi
There goes Ramu's younger brother!
Aadudhaam aadudhaam
It dances and sways,
Ooru paakka koodudhaam
The whole town gathers to watch!
Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Paathu puttaa parava varum
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
Raajaa oru thittam poda
The King lays down a plan,
Raani oru vattam poda
The Queen draws a circle,
Yaarum illae sattam poda
There is no one to impose rules,
Engal raajaangam
This is our kingdom!
Nenachadhu nadakkudhu
Whatever is envisioned comes to pass,
Muyarchiyum palikkudhu
Every effort bears fruit!
Ellorum enna chuththi
Everyone circles around me,
En ennam unnai chuththi
While my thoughts circle around you!
Odudhu naadudhu
It runs and seeks,
Oonjal pola aadudhu
Swinging back and forth like a cradle!
Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Paathu puttaa parava varum
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
Thala thalannu valandha ponnu
A girl grown youthful and glowing,
Thaamarai pol sivandha kannu
Eyes red like a blooming lotus,
Aada vandhaa oor kooda varum
When she comes to dance, the whole town gathers around.
Pazhuhttha pazham parangi pazham
A fully ripe pumpkin fruit,
Paathu puttaa parava varum
Just looking at it brings birds flocking.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a lively folk and street-performance celebration from the 1980 Tamil film 'Anbukku Naan Adimai'. Lyricist Vaali weaves traditional Tamil folk motifs, street performance acrobatics, and playful village similes—comparing beauty and allure to ripe fruits, lotus flowers, and coconut toddy—to capture the festive energy of a gathering crowd. The sequence highlights street show acts like tightrope walking and fire jumping alongside playful flirtation, celebrating freedom, local culture, and communal joy. Music for the movie was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, giving the track an authentic folk beat that compliments its vivid storytelling.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Thaamarai pol sivandha kannu”
Comparing the girl's reddish, beautiful eyes directly to a lotus flower ('Thaamarai pol').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Naan thaanae thennangallu”
The speaker metaphors herself to sweet coconut toddy ('thennangallu') to convey intoxication and charm.
Assonance and Rhythm (Edhukai/Monal)
“Kulukkudhu thalukkudhu”
Use of rhyming, rhythmic verb doublets ('Kulukkudhu thalukkudhu') to create a catchy folk cadence.
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Trivia
'Anbukku Naan Adimai' (1980) stars Rajinikanth and Rati Agnihotri, directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced by Devar Films. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali, featuring vibrant folk percussion designed to simulate rural street theater and circus acrobatics.
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