Yuvan Shankar Raja provides the vocals and composition for the film Silambattam. Lyricist Na. Muthukumar crafts a devotional tone. Bela Shende joins for a playful, romantic exchange.
Released: October 25, 2008
Machaan Machaan
Ilaiyaraaja | Yuvan Shankar Raja • From “Silambattam (Film 2008)”
Silambattam (Film 2008)’s Machaan Machaan Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Na. Muthukumar writes a promise to carry the beloved through seven lifetimes. The singers describe a bond where roles blend, acting as both mother and child. A specific line dreams of stepping onto a grinding stone for a wedding.
Machan MachanMy dear, my dear.
Un Mela Asai VechanI’ve set my heart on you.
Vechu Thechan ThechanI’ve etched your name deep within.
Usuroda Unnai ThechanI’ve woven you into my very soul.
Machan MachanMy dear, my dear.
En Mela Asai VechaYou’ve set your heart on me.
Vechu Thechan ThechanYou’ve etched my name deep within.
Usuroda Ennai ThechanYou’ve woven me into your very soul.
Yezhezhu JenmanthanEven if I take seven times seven lifetimes,
Eduththalum EppothumAlways and forever,
Nenjukkulla Onna SomappeneI’ll carry you inside my heart.
Thayagi Sila NeramLike a mother at times,
Seyagi Sila NeramAnd like a child at others,
Madimela Unnai SomappeneI’ll carry you on my lap.
Santhoshaththil Ennai Marappene Oo OoI’ll lose myself in pure happiness.
Konnuputta KonnuputtaYou’ve killed me, you’ve killed me.
Konnuputta Konnuputta NenjukkullaYou’ve captured my heart and finished me.
Konnuputta KonnuputtaYou’ve killed me, you’ve killed me.
Vanthuputta Senjuputta Ennai UnakkuththanYou’ve come and made me yours completely.
Machan MachanMy dear, my dear.
Un Mela Asai VechanI’ve set my heart on you.
Vechu Thechan ThechanI’ve etched your name deep within.
Usuroda Unnai ThechanI’ve woven you into my very soul.
Solla Vantha VarththaiThe words I intended to say,
Sonna Varththai Solla PogumThe words I’ve said, and the words I will say,
Varththai Yavum Nenjil InikkutheEvery word tastes sweet in my heart.
Ennai Enna KettaIf you ask what has happened to me,
Enna Sonna Enna AnenWhat can I say or what have I become?
Intha Mayakkam Engo IzhukkutheThis intoxication is pulling me somewhere.
Penne Unthan KolusuGirl, the sound of your ‘anklets’,
Enthan Manasa Matti PogutheHas trapped my heart.
Pogum Vazhi Engum Varuvene Ye YahheeI’ll follow you wherever your path goes.
Un Peraiththan Solli ThinamCalling out your name every day,
Thavaniya PotteneI’ve worn my ‘half-saree’ for you.
Usuraththan VittakkoodaEven if I lose my life,
Unnaivida MatteneI won’t ever let you go.
Mane Adi Mane Ye YeMy dear, my precious one.
Konnuputta KonnuputtaYou’ve killed me, you’ve killed me.
Konnuputta Konnuputta NenjukkullaYou’ve captured my heart and finished me.
Konnuputta KonnuputtaYou’ve killed me, you’ve killed me.
Vanthuputta Senjuputta Ennai UnakkuththanYou’ve come and made me yours completely.
Machan MachanMy dear, my dear.
Un Mela Asai VechanI’ve set my heart on you.
Vechu Thechan ThechanI’ve etched your name deep within.
Usuroda Unnai ThechanI’ve woven you into my very soul.
Aasai Vacha NenchaThis heart that’s filled with desire,
Ilavam Panjupola ThaneIs like soft ‘silk-cotton’,
Unnai Thedi Nalum ParakkumeIt flies toward you every single day.
Ammikkallu MelaStepping onto the ‘grinding stone’,
Kala Vechu Metti PodumTo have the ‘toe-rings’ put on,
Antha Nale Manasum NenaikkumeMy heart dreams only of that wedding day.
Kannai Moodi PaththaWhen I close my eyes and look,
Engum Neethan Vanthu PoguraYou’re the only one I see everywhere.
Udal Porul Aviyum Neethane Ye YeheheMy body, my wealth, and my soul are all yours.
Enna Venum Enna VenumTell me what you want, what do you need?
Sollippudu RasaveJust say the word, my king.
Unnappola PottapullaA little girl who looks just like you,
Peththukkudu RojaveGive me that gift, my rose.
Thene Vanthene YeyeheheMy honey, I’ve come for you.
Konnuputta KonnuputtaYou’ve killed me, you’ve killed me.
Konnuputta Konnuputta NenjukkullaYou’ve captured my heart and finished me.
Konnuputta KonnuputtaYou’ve killed me, you’ve killed me.
Vanthuputta Senjuputta Ennai UnakkuththanYou’ve come and made me yours completely.
Machan MachanMy dear, my dear.
Un Mela Asai VechanI’ve set my heart on you.
Vechu Thechan ThechanI’ve etched your name deep within.
Usuroda Unnai ThechanI’ve woven you into my very soul.
Machaan Machaan Music Video
The song captures a love that promises eternal care and devotion. These Machaan Machaan lyrics in English translate this deep, spiritual connection. The Silambattam track defines a bond that transcends time.