Pradeep Kumar’s vocals in ‘Ammaadi Ammaadi’ from the album ‘Kadapuraa Kalaikuzhu’ showcase a folk-inspired account of sudden attraction. Lyricist Raja Guruswamy and composer Henry create a rustic soundscape for the protagonist’s disoriented admiration.
Released: June 24, 2023
Ammaadi Ammaadi
Henry Thiyagarajan | Pradeep Kumar • From “Kadapuraa Kalaikuzhu”
Ammaadi Ammaadi Lyrics Meaning Henry Thiyagarajan | Pradeep Kumar | Kadapuraa Kalaikuzhu
The lyrics describe a golden saree passing by like lightning, paralyzing the young man with shyness. Raja Guruswamy uses phrases like ‘wheel spinning inside my throat’ to illustrate stifled confessions.
Ammadi AmmadiOh my, oh my!
Ponnu Sela Onnu PoguthaeA golden saree is passing by.
Munnaadi MunnaadiRight in front of me, right in front of me,
Minnal Oli Onnu PaayuthaeA flash of lightning strikes.
Saada KaatturaaShe gives me a sign.
Enna Maranthen Konjam SogamaaI’ve forgotten who I was, feeling a bit sad.
Theeya MooturaaShe lights a fire within me.
Paththi Yerinchen Konjam YethamaaI’ve burned up with an intense passion.
Oru Poonkaathaa MaariLike a flower-scented breeze,
Vaasam KooturaaShe spreads her fragrance.
Enna Yemaathi LesaShe gently deceives me,
Vesam KaaturaaAnd puts on an act.
Oru Poonkaathaa MaariLike a flower-scented breeze,
Vaasam KooturaaShe spreads her fragrance.
Enna Yemaathi LesaShe gently deceives me,
Vesam KaaturaaAnd puts on an act.
Ammadi AmmadiOh my, oh my!
Ponnu Sela Onnu PoguthaeA golden saree is passing by.
Munnaadi MunnaadiRight in front of me, right in front of me,
Minnal Oli Onnu PaayuthaeA flash of lightning strikes.
Thanga Thariyila SelaA saree woven on a golden loom,
Velli Kallu Vacha MaalaA necklace set with silver stones.
Vaangi SekkavaaShould I buy and bring them for you?
Nee Soodi PaarkavaaWould you like to try them on?
Sangu Kazhuthu MelaUpon your ‘conch-like’ neck,
Muthu Maniya PolaJust like a pearl bead,
Maari PogavaaShould I transform myself?
Un Kooda SeravaaCan I join you?
Moocha KayiraakiMaking my breath into a rope,
Oru Oonjal TharavaaShould I give you a swing?
Versum ElangaathaaLike a gentle, cooling breeze,
Naa Pesa VaravaaShould I come to talk to you?
SollaththaanJust to tell you,
Nenju ThudikkuthuMy heart is fluttering.
Pakkam Vanthaa MudiyalaBut I can’t do it when you’re near.
Sathamaa Kaththa NenachaaWhen I think of shouting it out loud,
Sakkaram Suthuthu ThondaikullaA wheel starts spinning inside my throat.
Oru Poonkaathaa MaariLike a flower-scented breeze,
Vaasam KooturaaShe spreads her fragrance.
Enna Yemaathi LesaShe gently deceives me,
Vesam KaaturaaAnd puts on an act.
Ammadi AmmadiOh my, oh my!
Ponnu Sela Onnu PoguthaeA golden saree is passing by.
Yeri Thanni Kara OramBy the edge of the lake’s shore,
Serum Nuraiyaa NaanumLike the foam that gathers there,
Aasa SekkurenI’m collecting my desires.
Unna Paaka YengurenI’m longing to see you.
Kalla Sirippula LesaWith a slight, mischievous smile,
Enna Vathachu PonaaShe tormented me and left.
Kozhambi PogurenI’m getting so confused.
Andha Vevaram KekurenI’m asking for an explanation.
Neram MaranthenaeI’ve forgotten the time.
Unna Nenachen PullaI was thinking of you, girl.
Aazham PuriyamaWithout understanding the depth,
Unna Vedhachen UllaI’ve planted you deep inside.
AththanaiyumAll of those things,
Solli MudikkalaI couldn’t finish saying.
Aruvi Kottuthu UllukkullaA waterfall is pouring inside me.
Paththu MoraTen times,
ThullinkudhichenI jumped with excitement.
Paduthuraalae AzhagulaShe tortures me with her beauty.
Oru Poonkaathaa MaariLike a flower-scented breeze,
Vaasam KooturaaShe spreads her fragrance.
Enna Yemaathi LesaShe gently deceives me,
Vesam KaaturaaAnd puts on an act.
Ammadi AmmadiOh my, oh my!
Ponnu Sela Onnu PoguthaeA golden saree is passing by.
Munnaadi MunnaadiRight in front of me, right in front of me,
Minnal Oli Onnu PaayuthaeA flash of lightning strikes.
Saada KaatturaaShe gives me a sign.
Enna MaranthenI’ve forgotten who I was,
Konjam SogamaaFeeling a bit sad.
Theeya MooturaaShe lights a fire within me.
Paththi YerinchenI’ve burned up,
Konjam YethamaaWith an intense passion.
Oru Poonkaathaa MaariLike a flower-scented breeze,
Vaasam KooturaaShe spreads her fragrance.
Enna Yemaathi LesaShe gently deceives me,
Vesam KaaturaaAnd puts on an act.
Oru Poonkaathaa MaariLike a flower-scented breeze,
Vaasam KooturaaShe spreads her fragrance.
Enna Yemaathi LesaShe gently deceives me,
Vesam KaaturaaAnd puts on an act.
Ammaadi Ammaadi Music Video
Pradeep Kumar’s performance makes the ‘Ammaadi Ammaadi’ lyrics translation relatable for anyone experiencing love’s initial confusion. The album balances traditional instrumentation with vivid emotional imagery.