Rahul Nambiar delivers ‘Kottu Kottu Getti Melam Male’ from the album Virunthu. Composer Ratheesh Vega layers traditional getti melam percussion beneath Nambiar’s vocals. Lyricist B.K. Harinarayanan constructs a vivid Tamil wedding scene with printed invitations and ceremonial details.
Released: August 28, 2024
Kottu Kottu Getti Melam Male
Rahul Nambiar | Ratheesh Vega • From “Virunthu”
Lyricist
B. K. Harinarayanan
Composer
Ratheesh Vega
Virunthu’s Kottu Kottu Getti Melam Male Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Harinarayanan shows the groom anticipating life transformed by marriage. One lyric turn envisions acquiring blessings for a thousand lifetimes together. The song lists wedding rituals like tying the thaali and recording traditional cash gifts.
Kottu Kottu Getti MelamBeat, beat the auspicious ‘getti melam’ drums!
Namma Veetu KalyanamIt’s a wedding in our home.
Jodi Semma Jodi InnaWhat an incredible pair they are.
Pesum KalyanamIt’s a wedding everyone’s talking about.
Pathirikai Achu AdichuThe invitations are printed and ready.
Panthi Vaikum KalyanamIt’s a wedding where a grand feast is served.
Poo Muduchu Thaali KattiAdorned with flowers and the ‘thaali’ ‘sacred thread’ tied,
Serum KalayanamIt’s a wedding that brings two lives together.
Paadu AananthathaiSing with pure joy,
Adida MathalathaBeat the drums loudly!
Jora Aatam Poda ThaanJust to dance with high energy,
Paaru Oor SanathaLook at all the townspeople gathered here.
Ezhuthu Moi PanathaRecord the ‘moi’ ‘traditional cash gifts’,
Jodi Sernthu Vaala ThaanSo the couple can live their lives together.
Irumanam Ondraai IngeTwo hearts have joined here as one.
Serntha KalyanamIt’s a wedding that unites them.
Ilamai Vanthaal InguWhen youth blossoms here,
Aagum KalyanamA wedding takes place.
Irumanam Ondraai IngeTwo hearts have joined here as one.
Serntha KalyanamIt’s a wedding that unites them.
Ilamai Vanthaal InguWhen youth blossoms here,
Aagum KalyanamA wedding takes place.
Kanne Un KoodaMy dear, to live with you,
Kaalam Ellam Naan VaazhaThroughout all of time,
Neeyum Vanthaye PoovagaYou’ve come to me like a flower.
En Raa ThookkamMy sleep at night,
Pogum Thoorathil InimelWill be far away from now on.
Methai Mel SanthosameThere’s only happiness on our bed.
En Veedu Ellam Puthusa MaarumeMy whole house will be transformed.
Anu Thinamum AlagaagumeEvery single day will become beautiful.
Naalai Vaanathil SooriyanTomorrow, when the sun rises in the sky,
Varum Neram KetkumIt’ll hear the sound.
Kaathil Nathaswara RaagamThe ‘nadaswaram’ ‘traditional pipe’ melody will fill our ears.
Irumanam Ondraai IngeTwo hearts have joined here as one.
Serntha KalyanamIt’s a wedding that unites them.
Ilamai Vanthaal InguWhen youth blossoms here,
Aagum KalyanamA wedding takes place.
Irumanam Ondraai IngeTwo hearts have joined here as one.
Serntha KalyanamIt’s a wedding that unites them.
Ilamai Vanthaal InguWhen youth blossoms here,
Aagum KalyanamA wedding takes place.
Kaiyil MaruthaaniWith henna patterns on your hands,
Vanthu Nippa Azhaga NeeYou’ll stand there so beautifully.
Oore Vaazhthume OnnaagaThe whole town will bless us together.
Vaa Thandatti Neeye PondattiCome, my ‘precious one’, you’re my wife now.
Nizhalaa Naa Vaazhven Unnoda ThaanI’ll live with you just like your shadow.
En Kannadi Ini Paartha Nee KottiIf you look into my mirror, your laughter overflows,
Sirikiraye Alagaaga ThaanAnd you’re smiling so beautifully.
Aayiram JenmangalFor a thousand lifetimes,
Vaazhnthidum YogangalWe’ve been blessed with this good fortune.
Vaangiye VaazhuvomWe’ll live out those blessings,
Boomi Mela NaamumTogether on this earth.
Irumanam Ondraai IngeTwo hearts have joined here as one.
Serntha KalyanamIt’s a wedding that unites them.
Ilamai Vanthaal InguWhen youth blossoms here,
Aagum KalyanamA wedding takes place.
Irumanam Ondraai IngeTwo hearts have joined here as one.
Traditional drum patterns define the Kottu Kottu Getti Melam Male lyrics meaning. Harinarayanan frames marriage as both immediate celebration and eternal commitment. Listeners seeking Virunthu lyrics translation will find explicit descriptions of Tamil wedding customs.
