Malaysia Vasudevan sings “Machinna Machi,” a Tamil track from the album Kaattukkulle Thiruvizha. Lyricist Vaali and composer Sankar Ganesh set a playful, smitten mood. The song captures the lively scene of a vibrant village fair.
Machinna Machi
Malaysia Vasudevan • From “Kaattukkulle Thiruvizha”
What is the meaning of Machinna Machi Lyrics from Kaattukkulle Thiruvizha?
Vaali’s words detail a man’s instant attraction, describing how a woman’s skirt “swayed like a kite.” The singer finds her eyes captivating, comparing them to a vibrant “red banana fish.” He admits he has set his eyes on her.
Machina MachiHey mate, my friend.
Ennasa Machi Va MachiWhat’s up, mate? Come on, my friend.
Vechena VechenI’ve placed them, I’ve placed them.
Un Mela Kanna Nan VechenI’ve set my eyes on you.
Kathodathan Poo Vada VesaThe flower’s fragrance spread with the wind,
Kathadiya Pavada VeesaHer skirt swayed like a kite.
Pathen Atha VethenI watched her, I longed for her.
Pathen Atha VethenI watched her, I longed for her.
Machina MachiHey mate, my friend.
Ennasa Machi Va MachiWhat’s up, mate? Come on, my friend.
Vechena VechenI’ve placed them, I’ve placed them.
Un Mela Kanna Nan VechenI’ve set my eyes on you.
Kandangi Sela KattukkariShe wears a ‘Kandangi sari’.
Karuneela Sandhu PottukkariShe has a dark blue ‘bindi’.
Kandangi Sela KattukkariShe wears a ‘Kandangi sari’.
Karuneela Sandhu PottukkariShe has a dark blue ‘bindi’.
Minnama MinnudhadiIt sparkles so brightly,
Muthu Vecha MookuthiyamHer pearl-studded nose ring.
Pinnale PinnalileAnd behind, on her braid,
Kallu Vecha RakkodiyamThere’s a stone-studded hair ornament.
Sevvazha Meenattam KannirukkaHer eyes are like a ‘red banana fish’,
Kannalam Kattama NinnurukkaAnd I’m standing here without a wedding.
Sevvazha Meenattam KannirukkaHer eyes are like a ‘red banana fish’,
Kannalam Kattama NinnurukkaAnd I’m standing here without a wedding.
Machina MachiHey mate, my friend.
Ennasa Machi Va MachiWhat’s up, mate? Come on, my friend.
Vechena VechenI’ve placed them, I’ve placed them.
Un Mela Kanna Nan VechenI’ve set my eyes on you.
Kathodathan Poo Vada VesaThe flower’s fragrance spread with the wind,
Kathadiya Pavada VeesaHer skirt swayed like a kite.
Pathen Atha VethenI watched her, I longed for her.
Pathen Atha VethenI watched her, I longed for her.
Machina MachiHey mate, my friend.
Ennasa Machi Va MachiWhat’s up, mate? Come on, my friend.
Vechena VechenI’ve placed them, I’ve placed them.
Un Mela Kanna Nan VechenI’ve set my eyes on you.
Pethalum Petha AthakkariEven if she’s a mother,
Unnattam Yedhu VithukkariNo one’s as stunning as you.
Pethalum Petha AthakkariEven if she’s a mother,
Unnattam Yedhu VithukkariNo one’s as stunning as you.
Kollama KolluriyeYou’re killing me without actually killing me,
Nitham Nitham RavinileEvery single night.
Nikkama Nikka VecheYou’ve made me stand here, unable to stop,
Ennai Mattum TheevinileLeaving just me on an island.
Acharam Vechachu AchamillaiI’ve made my commitment, there’s no fear now.
Thottalum Pattalum KuthamillaiTouching or even brushing against me, it’s no fault.
Acharam Vechachu AchamillaiI’ve made my commitment, there’s no fear now.
Thottalum Pattalum KuthamillaiTouching or even brushing against me, it’s no fault.
Machina MachiHey mate, my friend.
Ennasa Machi Va MachiWhat’s up, mate? Come on, my friend.
Vechena VechenI’ve placed them, I’ve placed them.
Un Mela Kanna Nan VechenI’ve set my eyes on you.
Kathodathan Poo Vada VesaThe flower’s fragrance spread with the wind,
Kathadiya Pavada VeesaHer skirt swayed like a kite.
Pathen Atha VethenI watched her, I longed for her.
Pathen Atha VethenI watched her, I longed for her.
Machina MachiHey mate, my friend.
Ennasa Machi Va MachiWhat’s up, mate? Come on, my friend.
Vechena VechenI’ve placed them, I’ve placed them.
Un Mela Kanna Nan VechenI’ve set my eyes on you.
Machinna Machi Music Video
Malaysia Vasudevan delivers the confident resolution of a man making a commitment. He declares there is “no fear now,” implying a bond forms. The “Machinna Machi” lyrics translation describes the lighthearted pursuit of a connection.