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Yechacha Yechacha

From Nenjil Thunivirundhal · 2017

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Jithin Raj
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Nenjil Thunivirundhal2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yema inda thumbaluHey, this sneezing,
Irumbalu vikkalu kottaayiCoughing, hiccups, yawning,
Nalladhu kettadhu pasi thookamGoodness, misfortune, hunger, sleep,
Porappu irappu panam pattam padhaviBirth, death, wealth, titles, positions,
Idhuellan kettu varaadhuNone of these come by asking,
Thaana varumThey happen on their own.
Vandhaalu yen nu ketka mudiyaaduWhen they arrive, you cannot ask why,
Ponaalum yen nu ketka mudiyaaduWhen they leave, you cannot ask why either.
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha cha (Dialogue)Kachacha kachacha cha
Male
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..Kachacha kachacha cha...
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..Kachacha kachacha cha...
Male
Thittadhappa ponnaDon't scold a woman, man,
Ava yenna senja onna..What harm did she do to you?
Chorus
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..Kachacha kachacha cha...
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..Kachacha kachacha cha...
Male
Thittadhappa ponnaDon't scold a woman, man,
Nee kuthatha un kanna…Don't gouge out your own eyes...
Chorus
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..Kachacha kachacha cha...
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..Kachacha kachacha cha...
Male
Ponnu vothukitta devathannuIf a girl agrees, you praise her as a goddess,
Kondaadi paappa..And celebrate her...
Ava athukitta ketta varthaIf she refuses, you hurl foul words
Thitti theeppa…And abuse her endlessly...
Male
Nee maarazhagum perazhagumYou look at a girl's physical beauty
Ponnoda paappaAnd her radiance,
Ava manasa mattum kaalil pottuBut you crush her heart under your feet
Mannoda theippa..And grind it into the dirt...
Male
Kalla payaluku pathu manasuA deceitful guy has ten hearts,
Nalla pombalaikku ottha manasuA good woman has just one heart.
Chorus
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..Kachacha kachacha cha...
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..Kachacha kachacha cha...
Male
Thittadhappa ponnaDon't scold a woman, man,
Ava yenna senja onna..What harm did she do to you?
Chorus
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..Kachacha kachacha cha...
Male
Yei thittadhappa ponnaHey, don't scold a woman, man,
Nee kuthatha un kanna…Don't gouge out your own eyes...
Chorus
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..Kachacha kachacha cha...
Chorus
…………………………
Male
ATM il kaasirunthaIf there is money in the ATM,
Aambalaikku kaadhal varumLove comes to a man.
Ezhu vagai porutham kandaeOnly after finding seven types of compatibility,
Pombalaikku kaadhal varumLove comes to a woman.
Male
Kaadhalellaam aambalaikkuLove for men is like a paper,
Kaithodachu podum kaagithamaeUsed to wipe hands and throw away.
Kaadhalellaam pombalaikkuLove for a woman is a whole lifetime,
Kannukulla vaazhum jeevithamaeLiving inside her eyes.
Male
Yeh ponnu manasulaHey, in a girl's heart,
Pookkura kaadhal onnae onnu..The love that blooms is only one...
Chorus :Onnae onnu..Only one...
Male
Aambala nenjilIn a man's heart,
Ethana kaadhal ennuCount how many loves there are...
Chorus :EnnuCount!
Male
Yeh sonna solla vittuHey, a girl who goes back on her word,
Maariya ponnu noothila onnuIs one in a hundred...
Chorus :Noothila onnuOne in a hundred...
Male
Adha sothichu parthaIf you test her, my dear,
Thyagam irukkumae kannuYou will find sacrifice inside her...
Chorus :KannuMy dear...
Male
Thittadhappa ponnaDon't scold a woman, man,
Ava yenna senja onna..What harm did she do to you?
Chorus
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..Kachacha kachacha cha...
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..Kachacha kachacha cha...
Chorus
Hala hala hooba..Hala hala hooba..
Hili hala hobaaaHili hala hobaaa
Heeba baa heli liHeeba baa heli li
Heli haba boobaHeli haba booba
Chorus
Hooba hooba hoobaHooba hooba hooba
Heli heli hoobaHeli heli hooba
Hooba la hooba laHooba la hooba la
Haba hola habaa…..Haba hola habaa.....
Mamaaa….Uncle...
Yei hm yei hm yei hm yei hmYei hm yei hm yei hm yei hm
Yei yeiYei yei
Male
Aambalaikku nimisham pathuTen minutes is enough for a man,
Pombalaikku maasam pathuTen months is required for a woman.
Aambalainga ezhudhivachaChastity, written down by men,
Karpu mattum ponnu soththuIs treated as a woman's sole asset.
Male
Pombalaya.. puriyanuma..If you want to understand a woman,
Pombalaiya maari paarungada..Try looking at the world from a woman's perspective...
Pennoruthi perumai enna..To know the greatness of a woman,
Pethavala poyi kelungada..Go ask the mother who gave birth to you...
Male
Yeh ovvoru ponnumHey, for every woman,
Kaadhal purivadhu kattilukkalla..Love is not meant just for the bed...
Chorus :Kattilukkalla..Not for the bed...
Male
Kaathu kidakkamumOne must wait patiently,
Kallu paluthidum mellaEven a raw stone will slowly ripen into fruit.
Chorus :MellaSlowly...
Male
Yeh kannu kalangidumHey, when her eyes well up with tears,
Pombala nenjil kallam illa..Know that there is no deceit in a woman's heart...
Chorus :Kallam illa..No deceit...
Male
Santhega pattaIf you doubt her,
Dharmam nyayam illaa..There is no justice or righteousness in it...
Chorus :Illaa….No justice...
Male
Thittadhappa ponnaDon't scold a woman, man,
Ava yenna senja onna..What harm did she do to you?
Thittadhappa ponnaDon't scold a woman, man,
Nee kuthatha un kanna…Don't gouge out your own eyes...
Chorus
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Chorus
{Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..
Yechacha yechachaYechacha yechacha
Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..} (2)Kachacha kachacha chaaaa..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Yechacha' (Thittadhappa Ponna) from Nenjil Thunivirundhal serves as a social commentary and defense of women against societal prejudice, male hypocrisy, and double standards. It highlights how men often view relationships fleetingly or conditionally, comparing men's fickle love to paper meant to be discarded, while women view love as an enduring commitment that defines their entire lives. The lyrics reprimand men for abusing or misjudging women when rejected, urging them to respect women's dignity and realize the sacrifices women make.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second letter rhyming)

Aambalaikku nimisham pathu / Pombalaikku maasam pathu

The second consonant 'm' rhymes across lines, creating a rhythmic cadence comparing a man's momentary role to a woman's ten-month pregnancy.

Metaphor

Kaadhalellaam aambalaikku / Kaithodachu podum kaagithamae

Compares a man's superficial view of love to a disposable tissue paper used to wipe hands.

Muran (Antithesis)

Kalla payaluku pathu manasu / Nalla pombalaikku ottha manasu

Contrasts the multi-faced/fickle mind of a deceitful man ('pathu manasu') with the singular, devoted heart of a good woman ('ottha manasu').

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Trivia

Nenjil Thunivirundhal (2017) is an action-drama film directed by Suseenthiran, featuring music composed by D. Imman. The lyrics for this song were penned by veteran lyricist Vairamuthu, highlighting strong social themes regarding women's rights and male chauvinism.

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