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Yamma Yamma Summa

From Thalattu – 1969 Film · 1969

Lyricist
Tirupathur Rasu
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. L. Srikanth
Movie name
Thalattu – 1969 Film
Movie release year
1969
Lyrics added on
14 Jun 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Yamma yamma summa summa
Aiyaa yedho paarkkiraar
Ada akkam pakkam vetkam illae
Ennathaan ketkiraar
Yamma yamma summa summa
Aiyaa yedho paarkkiraar
Ada akkam pakkam vetkam illae
Ennathaan ketkiraar
Thandhiram pannum mannaru
Thanna marnanthu vandhaaru
Thandhiram pannum mannaru
Thanna marnanthu vandhaaru
Thaananae paattu ini thaenaagattum
Avanga thaai maaman maga kazhuthil thaali yerattum
Thaananae paattu ini thaenaagattum
Avanga thaai maaman maga kazhuthil thaali yerattum
Thaanaga thirinjavaru seeragattum
Thaanaga thirinjavaru seeragattum
Petha thaai thandhaikkum nalla peraagattum
Yamma yamma summa summa
Aiyaa yedho paarkkiraar
Ada akkam pakkam vetkam illae
Ennathaan ketkiraar
Thandhiram pannum mannaru
Thanna marnanthu vandhaaru
Singama porandhaa nalla veeram venunga
Singama porandhaa nalla veeram venunga
Andha veerathilum oor pottrum gnyaayam venunga
Andha veerathilum oor pottrum gnyaayam venunga
Manushana porandha konjam maanam venunga
Manushana porandha konjam maanam venunga
Andha maanathodu manithabimaanam venunga
Andha maanathodu manithabimaanam venunga
Yamma yamma summa summa
Aiyaa yedho paarkkiraar
Ada akkam pakkam vetkam illae
Ennathaan ketkiraar
Yamma yamma summa summa
Aiyaa yedho paarkkiraar
Ada akkam pakkam vetkam illae
Ennathaan ketkiraar
Thandhiram pannum mannaru
Thanna marnanthu vandhaaru
Thandhiram pannum mannaru
Thanna marnanthu vandhaaru
Oh my, oh my, out of nowhere,
Look, the gentleman is staring at something, ah!
With no shame before the people around,
What on earth is he asking for?
Oh my, oh my, out of nowhere,
Look, the gentleman is staring at something, ah!
With no shame before the people around,
What on earth is he asking for?
The cunning Mannaru,
Came here completely forgetting himself...
The cunning Mannaru,
Came here completely forgetting himself...
Let our singing now turn sweet as honey,
Let the wedding knot be tied around his uncle's daughter's neck!
Let our singing now turn sweet as honey,
Let the wedding knot be tied around his uncle's daughter's neck!
Let the one who roamed freely settle down,
Let the one who roamed freely settle down,
And bring a good name to the parents who raised him!
Oh my, oh my, out of nowhere,
Look, the gentleman is staring at something, ah!
With no shame before the people around,
What on earth is he asking for?
The cunning Mannaru,
Came here completely forgetting himself...
If you are born a lion, you need true courage,
If you are born a lion, you need true courage,
And in that courage, there must be justice praised by the town,
And in that courage, there must be justice praised by the town!
If you are born a human, you need some self-respect,
If you are born a human, you need some self-respect,
And along with self-respect, you need humanity too...
And along with self-respect, you need humanity too...
Oh my, oh my, out of nowhere,
Look, the gentleman is staring at something, ah!
With no shame before the people around,
What on earth is he asking for?
Oh my, oh my, out of nowhere,
Look, the gentleman is staring at something, ah!
With no shame before the people around,
What on earth is he asking for?
The cunning Mannaru,
Came here completely forgetting himself...
The cunning Mannaru,
Came here completely forgetting himself...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Yamma Yamma Summa Summa' from the 1969 film Thalattu is a spirited song filled with playful banter, traditional sentiments, and moral advice. Sung energetically by L. R. Eswari, the protagonist playfully teases a clever man who seems infatuated and oblivious to his surroundings. She expresses hope that he settles down by marrying his maternal uncle's daughter (a traditional alliance) and brings honor to his family. In addition to romantic teasing, the lyricist Tirupathur Rasu weaves in practical social ethics. The song highlights that true courage must be tempered with righteousness, and human life is incomplete without self-respect and empathy toward others. Overall, it serves as both a vibrant folk-pop musical number and an instructive commentary on character and social virtues.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (First Letter Alliteration)

“Thaananae paattu ini thaenaagattum”

Repetition of the initial 'Tha' sound ('Thaananae', 'thaenaagattum') creates a melodic flow.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Manushana porandha konjam maanam venunga / Andha maanathodu manithabimaanam venunga”

The ending rhyme with 'venunga' across lines creates rhythmic symmetry.

Metaphor

“Thaananae paattu ini thaenaagattum”

Comparing the song's future sweetness directly to honey ('thaen').

Metaphor

“Singama porandhaa nalla veeram venunga”

Comparing a heroic man to a lion ('Singam') to symbolize courage.

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Trivia

The song features music composed by M. L. Srikanth with lyrics penned by Tirupathur Rasu. Singer L. R. Eswari was celebrated during this era for her energetic vocals and signature style in track numbers that combined folk elements with modern rhythm.

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