In the sun-drenched meadows of “Sillunu Oru Kaadhal,” a melody takes flight, not from chirping birds but from the hearts of two souls igniting. Shankar Mahadevan and Vasundhara Das, their voices laced with honeyed yearning, weave Vaali’s lyrics (beautifully translated into English) into “Machhakkari,” a song that celebrates the exhilarating dance of love, a tango where lightning kisses the breeze, and hearts soar on wings of desire.
For Tamil speakers, “Machhakkari” transcends mere music, becoming a tapestry woven with cultural nuances and poetic imagery. The lyrics, a kaleidoscope of metaphors and playful banter, paint a picture of two lovers, both “lucky girls,” daring to touch the sky, their souls a potent mix of lightning’s spark and the breeze’s whisper. Each verse crackles with youthful passion, a constant refrain of “I craved for your kiss” echoing through the melody like a whispered promise.
But “Machhakkari” isn’t just about fleeting infatuation. With their subtle shifts in tone, the lyrics hint at a deeper surrender, a vulnerability that peeks through the bravado. “I lost the way,” the lover confesses, “I’ve forgotten myself.” This vulnerability and raw honesty about the transformative power of love make the song resonate so profoundly. It reflects the universal human experience, a journey from self-discovery to intoxicating surrender.
SILLUNU ORU KAADHAL MOVIE | MACHHAKKARI SONG LYRICS ENGLISH MEANING
Minnal Padhi Thendral Padhi Mangai Anadhu Uu
I’m a mixture of lightning and breeze.
Machakari Machakari Machakari Dhan
I’m a lucky girl.
Machakalai Mattum Parkkum Machakari Dhan
I’m the one who dares to touch the sky.
Machakari Machakari Machakari Dhan
I’m a really fortunate young lady.
Machakalai Mattum Parkkum Machakari Dhan
It’s me who has the audacity to reach the sky.
Minnal Padhi Thendral Padhi Mangai Anadhu
You’re the mixture of lightning and breeze.
Mangai Padum Moga Padal Gangai Anadhu
Your song is creating sensation here.
Vazhum Vazhkai Yarukaga Sol Thalaiva Aa
Oh my dear! Tell me the purpose of our living?
Inbam Vandhappin Innum Nirpadhen Nee Tholaiva Aa
Oh my love! Why don’t you enjoy this moment?
Onnu Rendu Moonu Nalu Anju Aru Ezhu Macham Dhan
I have a great fortune!
Udhadugal Kuvithen En Mannava
I craved for your kiss, my love.
Un Udhavikku Thavithen Penn Allava
I hope that you will help me.
Nee Mudhal Mudhal Pudhithai Oru Muthame
You craved for me.
Nan Mayakkathil Vizhundhen Kadhala
I was arrested by your love.
Acho Acho Ennai Unnidam Thandhene Vazhiyinil Tholaithaye
I surrender myself to you. You lost the way.
Anbe Anbe Ennidam Nane Illamal Ensolveno Sol Ho Ho
Oh maiden! I’ve forgotten myself. What is happening to me, tell me!
Machakari Machakari Machakari Dhan
I’m a lucky girl.
Machakalai Mattum Parkkum Machakari Dhan
I’m the one who dares to touch the sky.
Minnal Padhi Thendral Padhi Mangai Anadhu
I’m a mixture of lightning and breeze.
Minnal Padhi Thendral Padhi Eee
You’re the mixture of lightning and breeze.
Minnal Padhi Thendral Padhi Mangai Anadhu
You’re the mixture of lightning and breeze.
Mangai Padum Moga Padal Gangai Anadhu
Your song is creating sensation here.
Minnal Padhi Thendral Padhi Eee Mangai Anadhu
I’m a mixture of lightning and breeze.
Onnu Rendu Moonu Nalu, Anju Aru Ezhu Macham Dhan
I have great fortune!
MACHHAKKARI FULL SONG
A.R. Rahman’s composition mirrors this lyrical depth with a melody that dances on the edge of chaos. Like a summer storm, the music brims with the energy of electric guitars and the playful swirl of flutes, perfectly capturing the whirlwind of emotions swirling within the lovers’ hearts. N. Krishna’s direction in the film (check out the music video – a vibrant kaleidoscope of colours!) further amplifies the song’s message, using stunning visuals and nuanced performances to bring the lyrics to life with breathtaking passion.
MACHHAKKARI MUSIC VIDEO
So, whether you’re a Tamil speaker seeking a deeper understanding of “Sillunu Oru Kaadhal’s” central romance or a music lover yearning for a song that crackles with the raw energy of young love, “Machhakkari” has something to offer. Let the translated lyrics guide you, but allow yourself to be swept away by the melody, the emotions, and the sheer audacity of two souls who dare to touch the sky, hand in hand. You might find yourself humming “Machhakkari” long after the last note fades, a testament to the intoxicating power of love that electrifies the air and leaves hearts breathless with desire.
| Title | Machhakkari |
| Movie | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal |
| Singer(s) | Shankar Mahadevan, Vasundhara Das |
| Lyrics Writer(s) | Vaali |
| Music Composer(s) | A. R. Rahman |
| Actor(s) | Bhumika, Suriya |