Aaramba Kalathil Athu
From Arangetram · 1973
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Details
- Arangetram1973
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aarambha kaalathil adhu irukkum | In the initial phase, that is how it will be |
| Aarambha kaalathil adhu irukkum | In the initial phase, that is how it will be |
| Ammamma adhilae yedhu irukkum | Oh my, what else is hidden within it? |
| Male :Unakkum enakkum nerukkam thuvakkam | Male: Between you and me, intimacy begins |
| Aarambha kaalathil bayam irukkum | In the initial phase, there will be fear |
| Ammamma adhilae sugam irukkum | Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure |
| Ammamma adhilae sugam irukkum | Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure |
| Male | |
| Chinna chinna macham ondru | A tiny, small mole |
| Un udhattin mel irundhu ennaiyae paarpadhen | Why is it sitting on your lip and watching me? |
| Chinna chinna macham ondru | A tiny, small mole |
| Un udhattin mel irundhu ennaiyae paarpadhen | Why is it sitting on your lip and watching me? |
| Female :Kanni thandha mutham ondru | Female: The kiss given by the maiden |
| Kaanavillai innum endru idhazhai ketpadhen | Why does she ask her lips if it is missing already? |
| Kanni thandha mutham ondru | The kiss given by the maiden |
| Kaanavillai innum endru idhazhai ketpadhen | Why does she ask her lips if it is missing already? |
| Male | |
| Kettaal tharuven keladi kannae | If you ask, I will give it, my dear girl |
| Kettaal tharuven keladi kannae | If you ask, I will give it, my dear girl |
| Female :Kelaamal thandhaal enna | Female: What if you gave it without me asking? |
| Male | |
| Aarambha kaalathil bayam irukkum | In the initial phase, there will be fear |
| Ammamma adhilae sugam irukkum | Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure |
| Ammamma adhilae sugam irukkum | Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure |
| Male | |
| Thottil itta mottu irandu thulli thulli | Two buds in a cradle, bouncing gently |
| Nenjai thottu ennaiyae velvadhen | Why do they touch my heart and conquer me? |
| Thottil itta mottu irandu thulli thulli | Two buds in a cradle, bouncing gently |
| Nenjai thottu ennaiyae velvadhen | Why do they touch my heart and conquer me? |
| Female | |
| Kaadhalarukku bodhai vandhu kann irandum | As lovers get intoxicated, both their eyes |
| Mella mella edhaiyoo solvadhen | Slowly and softly convey something unspoken |
| Kaadhalarukku bodhai vandhu kann irandum | As lovers get intoxicated, both their eyes |
| Mella mella edhaiyoo solvadhen | Slowly and softly convey something unspoken |
| Male | |
| Maeniyai parthaal gyaaniyum saranam | Looking at such physical grace, even an enlightened sage would surrender |
| Maeniyai parthaal gyaaniyum saranam | Looking at such physical grace, even an enlightened sage would surrender |
| Female :Adhuthaane penn enbathu | Female: Isn't that the very nature of a woman? |
| Female | |
| Aarambha kaalathil adhu irukkum | In the initial phase, that is how it will be |
| Ammamma adhilae yedhu irukkum | Oh my, what else is hidden within it? |
| Male :Unakkum enakkum nerukkam thuvakkam | Male: Between you and me, intimacy begins |
| Aarambha kaalathil bayam irukkum | In the initial phase, there will be fear |
| Ammamma adhilae sugam irukkum | Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure |
| Ammamma adhilae sugam irukkum | Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure |
ஆரம்பக் காலத்தில் அது இருக்கும்
ஆரம்பக் காலத்தில் அது இருக்கும்
அம்மம்மா அதிலே எது இருக்கும்
உனக்கும் எனக்கும் நெருக்கம் துவக்கம்
ஆரம்பக் காலத்தில் பயம் இருக்கும்
அம்மம்மா ஆத்திலே சுகம் இருக்கும்
அம்மம்மா ஆத்திலே சுகம் இருக்கும்
In the initial phase, that is how it will be
In the initial phase, that is how it will be
Oh my, what else is hidden within it?
Male: Between you and me, intimacy begins
In the initial phase, there will be fear
Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure
Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure
சின்ன சின்ன மச்சம் ஒன்று
உன் உதட்டின் மேல் இருந்து என்னையே பார்ப்பதேன்
சின்ன சின்ன மச்சம் ஒன்று
உன் உதட்டின் மேல் இருந்து என்னையே பார்ப்பதேன்
A tiny, small mole
Why is it sitting on your lip and watching me?
A tiny, small mole
Why is it sitting on your lip and watching me?
Female: The kiss given by the maiden
Why does she ask her lips if it is missing already?
The kiss given by the maiden
Why does she ask her lips if it is missing already?
கன்னி தந்த முத்தம் ஒன்று காணவில்லை
இன்னும் என்று இதழைக் கேட்பதேன்
கன்னி தந்த முத்தம் ஒன்று காணவில்லை
இன்னும் என்று இதழைக் கேட்பதேன்
If you ask, I will give it, my dear girl
If you ask, I will give it, my dear girl
Female: What if you gave it without me asking?
கேட்டால் தருவேன் கேளடி கண்ணே
கேட்டால் தருவேன் கேளடி கண்ணே
பெண் : கேளாமல் தந்தால் என்ன
In the initial phase, there will be fear
Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure
Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure
ஆரம்பக் காலத்தில் பயம் இருக்கும்
அம்மம்மா ஆத்திலே சுகம் இருக்கும்
அம்மம்மா ஆத்திலே சுகம் இருக்கும்
Two buds in a cradle, bouncing gently
Why do they touch my heart and conquer me?
Two buds in a cradle, bouncing gently
Why do they touch my heart and conquer me?
தொட்டில் இட்ட மொட்டு இரண்டு
துள்ளி துள்ளி நெஞ்சைத் தொட்டு என்னையே வெல்வதேன்
தொட்டில் இட்ட மொட்டு இரண்டு
துள்ளி துள்ளி நெஞ்சைத் தொட்டு என்னையே வெல்வதேன்
As lovers get intoxicated, both their eyes
Slowly and softly convey something unspoken
As lovers get intoxicated, both their eyes
Slowly and softly convey something unspoken
காதலருக்கு போதை வந்து கண்ணிரெண்டும்
மெல்ல மெல்ல எதையோ சொல்வதேன்
காதலருக்கு போதை வந்து கண்ணிரெண்டும்
மெல்ல மெல்ல எதையோ சொல்வதேன்
Looking at such physical grace, even an enlightened sage would surrender
Looking at such physical grace, even an enlightened sage would surrender
Female: Isn't that the very nature of a woman?
மேனியைப் பார்த்தால் ஞானியும் சரணம்
மேனியைப் பார்த்தால் ஞானியும் சரணம்
பெண் : அதுதானே பெண் என்பது
In the initial phase, that is how it will be
Oh my, what else is hidden within it?
Male: Between you and me, intimacy begins
In the initial phase, there will be fear
Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure
Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure
ஆரம்பக் காலத்தில் அது இருக்கும்
அம்மம்மா அதிலே எது இருக்கும்
உனக்கும் எனக்கும் நெருக்கம் துவக்கம்
ஆரம்பக் காலத்தில் பயம் இருக்கும்
அம்மம்மா ஆத்திலே சுகம் இருக்கும்
அம்மம்மா ஆத்திலே சுகம் இருக்கும்
Aarambha kaalathil adhu irukkum
In the initial phase, that is how it will be
Aarambha kaalathil adhu irukkum
In the initial phase, that is how it will be
Ammamma adhilae yedhu irukkum
Oh my, what else is hidden within it?
Male :Unakkum enakkum nerukkam thuvakkam
Male: Between you and me, intimacy begins
Aarambha kaalathil bayam irukkum
In the initial phase, there will be fear
Ammamma adhilae sugam irukkum
Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure
Ammamma adhilae sugam irukkum
Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure
Chinna chinna macham ondru
A tiny, small mole
Un udhattin mel irundhu ennaiyae paarpadhen
Why is it sitting on your lip and watching me?
Chinna chinna macham ondru
A tiny, small mole
Un udhattin mel irundhu ennaiyae paarpadhen
Why is it sitting on your lip and watching me?
Female :Kanni thandha mutham ondru
Female: The kiss given by the maiden
Kaanavillai innum endru idhazhai ketpadhen
Why does she ask her lips if it is missing already?
Kanni thandha mutham ondru
The kiss given by the maiden
Kaanavillai innum endru idhazhai ketpadhen
Why does she ask her lips if it is missing already?
Kettaal tharuven keladi kannae
If you ask, I will give it, my dear girl
Kettaal tharuven keladi kannae
If you ask, I will give it, my dear girl
Female :Kelaamal thandhaal enna
Female: What if you gave it without me asking?
Aarambha kaalathil bayam irukkum
In the initial phase, there will be fear
Ammamma adhilae sugam irukkum
Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure
Ammamma adhilae sugam irukkum
Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure
Thottil itta mottu irandu thulli thulli
Two buds in a cradle, bouncing gently
Nenjai thottu ennaiyae velvadhen
Why do they touch my heart and conquer me?
Thottil itta mottu irandu thulli thulli
Two buds in a cradle, bouncing gently
Nenjai thottu ennaiyae velvadhen
Why do they touch my heart and conquer me?
Kaadhalarukku bodhai vandhu kann irandum
As lovers get intoxicated, both their eyes
Mella mella edhaiyoo solvadhen
Slowly and softly convey something unspoken
Kaadhalarukku bodhai vandhu kann irandum
As lovers get intoxicated, both their eyes
Mella mella edhaiyoo solvadhen
Slowly and softly convey something unspoken
Maeniyai parthaal gyaaniyum saranam
Looking at such physical grace, even an enlightened sage would surrender
Maeniyai parthaal gyaaniyum saranam
Looking at such physical grace, even an enlightened sage would surrender
Female :Adhuthaane penn enbathu
Female: Isn't that the very nature of a woman?
Aarambha kaalathil adhu irukkum
In the initial phase, that is how it will be
Ammamma adhilae yedhu irukkum
Oh my, what else is hidden within it?
Male :Unakkum enakkum nerukkam thuvakkam
Male: Between you and me, intimacy begins
Aarambha kaalathil bayam irukkum
In the initial phase, there will be fear
Ammamma adhilae sugam irukkum
Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure
Ammamma adhilae sugam irukkum
Oh my, in that fear, there lies pleasure
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Aarambha Kaalathil from the film Arangetram (1973) is a playful and sensual romantic duet between lovers reflecting on the beginnings of intimacy. The song captures the delicate mix of hesitation, fear, and thrill that accompanies early love, concluding that the initial nervousness only heightens romantic pleasure. Through vivid poetic imagery—such as a mole on the lips, subtle glances, and gentle touch—lyricist Kannadasan articulates the gradual deepening of physical and emotional connection. The track underscores how feminine charm and romantic enchantment are powerful enough to disarm anyone, creating a timeless musical conversation about passion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetitive Words)
“Chinna chinna macham ondru”
The repetition of words like 'Chinna chinna' (tiny tiny), 'Thulli thulli' (bouncing bouncing), and 'Mella mella' (softly softly) adds rhythmic melody and emphasizes sensory details.
Personification
“Un udhattin mel irundhu ennaiyae paarpadhen”
The facial mole on the lip is personified as an active observer watching the lover ('ennaiyae paarpadhen').
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Maeniyai parthaal gyaaniyum saranam”
The lyrics exaggerate the power of feminine beauty by stating that even an enlightened sage (Gyaani) would surrender upon beholding it.
Metaphor
“Thottil itta mottu irandu thulli thulli”
Describing feminine beauty or grace as 'mottu irandu' (two buds) in a cradle serves as a delicate physical metaphor.
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Trivia
Arangetram (1973), directed by the legendary K. Balachander, marked the prominent adult debut of Kamal Haasan as well as actress Jayachitra. The film dealt with bold social themes for its era, and its soundtrack composed by V. Kumar with lyrics by Kannadasan remains a celebrated classic in Tamil cinema.
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