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Lyrics & meaning

Yogam Ulla Raani

From Ilamai Kaalangal · 1983

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
S. P. Sailaja, Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Ilamai Kaalangal
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
23 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Yogam ulla raani
Ini naanam enna vaa nee
Male Chorus : Yogam ulla raani
Ini naanam enna vaa nee
Adi manja poosikko
Pinbu saelaiya maathikko
Male Chorus :Adi manja poosikko
Pinbu saelaiya maathikko
Adi maala maathum
Neram paathu
Thola konjam thottukko
Yogam ulla maamaa
Ini naanam kollalaamaa
Female Chorus :Yogam ulla maamaa
Ini naanam kollalaamaa
Ada powder poosikko
Pinbu panta maathikko
Female Chorus :Ada powder poosikko
Pinbu panta maathikko
Ada maalaiya maathum
Neram paathu
Thola konjam thottukko
Kalyaana pon melae
Aathu thanni oothu
Male Chorus :Oothu
Kalyaana pon melae
Aathu thanni oothu
Yaar inga thaai maaman
Male Chorus :Haai haai naan thaandaa
Ada naan thaandaa thaai maaman
Appo koora podava maathu
Yaarukkum unna pola
Macham illa
Muthatha vittupputtaa
Dhukkam illa
Ada indhiranae radhi sundharanae
Ada indhiranae
Female Chorus :Radhi sundharanae
Female :Ini unnudanae
Female Chorus :Vizhi konjidavae
Female :Pudavai nizhalae sugamae
………………………
Vaangaiyaa maappillae
Unga kaattil mazhaiyo
Female Chorus :Vaangaiyaa maappillae
Unga kaattil mazhaiyo
Female :Iravellaam thoongaadhae
Ini mel idhu pol varumaa
Kanni pen nenjukkullae
Aaval undu
Kalyaana medai melae
Seval undu
Adi sundhariyae kodi mundhiriyae
Adi sundhariyae
Male Chorus :Kodi mundhiriyae
Male :Sugamaagumadi
Male Chorus :Pudhu melamadi
Male :Maalai soodum mayilae hae hei
Lucky queen,
Why be shy anymore? Come on!
Male Chorus: Lucky queen,
Why be shy anymore? Come on!
Girl, rub on the turmeric,
And then change into your saree.
Male Chorus: Girl, rub on the turmeric,
And then change into your saree.
When the time comes
To exchange garlands,
Rest your hand on his shoulder.
Lucky groom,
Should you still be feeling shy?
Female Chorus: Lucky groom,
Should you still be feeling shy?
Hey, put on some powder,
And change into your trousers.
Female Chorus: Hey, put on some powder,
And change into your trousers.
When the time comes
To exchange garlands,
Rest your hand on her shoulder.
Over the bride,
Pour the cool river water!
Male Chorus: Pour it!
Over the bride,
Pour the cool river water!
Who is the maternal uncle here?
Male Chorus: Hey hey, it's me!
Hey, I am the maternal uncle!
Then hand over the wedding saree!
No one has lucky stars
Quite like you do!
Once a sweet kiss is given,
There will be no sorrow left!
Hey handsome prince, charming lover!
Hey handsome prince!
Female Chorus: Charming lover!
Female: From now on, with you,
Female Chorus: As our eyes flirt playfully,
Female: The shelter of this saree is pure joy!
...
Welcome, bridegroom!
Is good fortune pouring on you?
Female Chorus: Welcome, bridegroom!
Is good fortune pouring on you?
Female: Do not sleep tonight!
Will a moment like this ever come again?
Inside the young bride's heart,
There is eager longing!
Up on the wedding stage,
The handsome rooster waits!
Hey lovely girl, sweet as grapes on the vine!
Hey lovely girl!
Male Chorus: Sweet grapevine!
Male: It will be wonderful delight,
Male Chorus: To the beat of fresh wedding drums!
Male: O peacock wearing the garland, hey hey!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a celebratory, playful wedding track where friends and family tease the bride and groom about their upcoming marriage. The lyrics joyfully depict traditional South Indian wedding preparation rituals—such as applying turmeric to the bride, getting the groom dressed in modern attire, pouring ceremonial water, and highlighting the traditional role of the maternal uncle ('Thaai Maaman'). The chorus and lead singers interact in a call-and-response style, encouraging the shy couple to cast away their bashfulness, embrace the romantic moment, and look forward to a lifetime of togetherness. With vibrant humor and festive imagery, the song captures the merry atmosphere surrounding a traditional Tamil wedding celebration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Adi manja poosikko / Pinbu saelaiya maathikko”

The lines end with similar sounding verb structures ('poosikko' and 'maathikko'), creating a rhythmic end-rhyme scheme typical in Tamil folk lyrics.

Idiom (Colloquial Metaphor)

“Unga kaattil mazhaiyo”

The phrase 'kaattil mazhai' is a popular Tamil idiom meaning 'a sudden shower of luck or fortune' (literally 'rain in your forest').

Simile / Visual Imagery

“Adi sundhariyae kodi mundhiriyae”

Compares the beauty of the bride to a rich cluster of cashews ('kodi mundhiri'), symbolizing freshness, rarity, and sweetness.

Metaphor

“Maalai soodum mayilae hae hei”

Compares the garlanded bride to a graceful peacock ('mayil').

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Trivia

The film 'Ilamai Kaalangal' (1983) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by his brother Gangai Amaran. The song vividly incorporates traditional South Indian wedding customs, such as 'thaai maaman' (maternal uncle) duties and ceremonial ritual water pouring, blending folk humor with cinematic rhythm.

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