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Lyrics & meaning

Yammadi Dhool Dhool

From Athiradi Padai · 1994

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Athiradi Padai1994

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Chorus
YammadiOh my goodness!
Dhool dhool partyWhat a rocking party!
Vaare vaaWow, marvelous!
Hey one beautyHey, what a beauty!
Chorus
Nee then thaanYou are sweet honey,
MaanaviO lady,
Sugar polaLike sugar,
InikkithuIt tastes so sweet.
Chorus
Pennalla kashmir rojaShe is not just a girl, she is a Kashmir rose,
Kannappaa nee thaan rajaO Kannappa, you are the king!
Chorus
Maattaathaa paingiliWon't the green parrot fall into the trap?
Manasellaam thavikkithuThe whole heart is yearning deeply.
Chorus
YammaadiOh my goodness!
Dhool dhool partyWhat a rocking party!
Vaare vaaWow, marvelous!
Hey one beautyHey, what a beauty!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat celebratory track portrays a lively, energetic party atmosphere filled with praise, romantic admiration, and flirtatious banter. The singers playfully describe a beautiful woman comparing her to sweet honey, sugar, and a vibrant Kashmir rose while celebrating the joy of the moment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Sugar pola Inikkithu”

Compares the sweetness of the lady or love directly to sugar using the explicit comparative word 'pola'.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Pennalla kashmir roja”

Metaphorically addresses the woman as a Kashmir rose to highlight her beauty and charm.

Metaphor

“Nee then thaan”

Directly equates the woman to honey ('then') to emphasize her sweetness.

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Trivia

'Athiradi Padai' is a 1994 Tamil action movie directed by R. K. Selvamani, featuring music by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics written by legendary poet Vaali.

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