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Lyrics & meaning

Aathangaraiyinile

From Ethir Veetu Jannal · 1980

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Ethir Veetu Jannal
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
8 Dec 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aaththangaraiyinilae
Thennai kaaththu varayinilae
Adukadukkaa aasa varuthu
Paaththa nelaiyilae nee potta valaiyilae
Aaththangaraiyinilae
Thennai kaaththu varayinilae
Adukadukkaa aasa varuthu
Paaththa nelaiyilae nee potta valaiyilae
Aaththangaraiyinilae
Thennai kaaththu varayinilae
Katti katti pidikkumpothu ponguthadi
Un kannaththilae thaenum paalum thanguthadi
Naan katti katti pidikkumpothu ponguthadi
Un kannaththilae thaenum paalum thanguthadi
Thotta thotta pakkamellaam sokkuthaiyyaa
Nee thotta nenappu raappagalaa nikkuthaiyyaa
Thotta thotta pakkamellaam sokkuthaiyyaa
Nee thotta nenappu raappagalaa nikkuthaiyyaa
Aaththangaraiyinilae
Thennai kaaththu varayinilae
Female :Adukadukkaa aasa varuthu
Paaththa nelaiyilae nee potta valaiyilae
Aaththangaraiyinilae
Thennai kaaththu varayinilae
{Anaichchu anaichchu
Sogam koduththae adikkadi
Summaa adhulathaanae
Mayangi pochchu pudhukodi} (2)
{Nenachchathellaam mudichchuputtaen ennikkadi
Intha nerukkamaana uravu ini ennikkadi} (2)
Aaththangaraiyinilae
Thennai kaaththu varayinilae
Female :Adukadukkaa aasa varuthu
Paaththa nelaiyilae nee potta valaiyilae
Aaththangaraiyinilae
Thennai kaaththu varayinilae
{Nalla pozhuthu nalla neram paaththukkuvom
Ooril naalu pera pola onnaa saerththukkuvom} (2)
{Solla solla inikkum kadhai kaththukkuvom
Nalla sokka vaala kutti rendu peththukkuvom
Aaththangaraiyinilae
Thennai kaaththu varayinilae
Adukadukkaa aasa varuthu
Paaththa nelaiyilae nee potta valaiyilae
Female :Aaa….aa….aa….aa….
Aaththangaraiyinilae
Thennai kaaththu varayinilae
Adukadukkaa aasa varuthu
Paaththa nelaiyilae nee potta valaiyilae
Male :Ooo….ooo….oo…..
By the riverbank,
as the breeze blows through the coconut trees,
desires rise up in waves,
from the moment I saw you, caught in the net you cast.
By the riverbank,
as the breeze blows through the coconut trees,
desires rise up in waves,
from the moment I saw you, caught in the net you cast.
By the riverbank,
as the breeze blows through the coconut trees,
when I hold you tight, joy overflows,
and milk and honey linger on your cheeks.
When I hold you tight, joy overflows,
and milk and honey linger on your cheeks.
Every spot you touch melts in sweet delight,
and the thought of your touch lingers day and night.
Every spot you touch melts in sweet delight,
and the thought of your touch lingers day and night.
By the riverbank,
as the breeze blows through the coconut trees,
Female: Desires rise up in waves,
from the moment I saw you, caught in the net you cast.
By the riverbank,
as the breeze blows through the coconut trees,
Embracing me closely again and again,
you gave me such pleasure so often,
and simply from that,
this tender young vine was completely enchanted.
When will we fulfill all our dreams, my girl?
From when will this close bond be ours forever?
By the riverbank,
as the breeze blows through the coconut trees,
Female: Desires rise up in waves,
from the moment I saw you, caught in the net you cast.
By the riverbank,
as the breeze blows through the coconut trees,
We will pick a good day and an auspicious hour,
and wed properly like everyone in town.
We will learn love stories that grow sweeter with every telling,
and give birth to two lovely, playful little children.
By the riverbank,
as the breeze blows through the coconut trees,
desires rise up in waves,
from the moment I saw you, caught in the net you cast.
Female: Ah... ah... ah... ah...
By the riverbank,
as the breeze blows through the coconut trees,
desires rise up in waves,
from the moment I saw you, caught in the net you cast.
Male: Oh... oh... oh...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Aaththangaraiyinilae' is a picturesque and romantic rural duet set against the tranquil backdrop of a breeze-swept coconut grove along a riverbank. The lovers express their overwhelming physical and emotional attraction for each other, recalling intimate moments that leave them spellbound day and night. As the song progresses, their lighthearted romantic teasing evolves into a shared vision for the future. They dream of marrying with the blessings of their village community, learning the sweetness of married life, and raising two healthy children together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetitive Emphasis)

“Naan katti katti pidikkumpothu ponguthadi”

The repetition of 'Katti katti' and 'Thotta thotta' emphasizes the intensity and frequency of intimate touch.

Uvamaani / Metaphor

“Un kannaththilae thaenum paalum thanguthadi”

Comparing the softness and sweetness of the heroine's cheeks to 'thaenum paalum' (honey and milk).

Monaikkal (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Adukadukkaa aasa varuthu”

Repetition of initial vowel sound 'Aa' across words in 'Adukadukkaa aasa'.

Uruvagamy / Metaphorical Imagery

“Paaththa nelaiyilae nee potta valaiyilae”

The lover's gaze and charm are metaphorically described as casting a net ('nee potta valaiyilae') in which the partner is caught.

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Trivia

Ethir Veetu Jannal (1980) features lyrics penned by the legendary poet Vaali. The song uses classical Tamil folk rhythms blended with romantic light music traditions popular in 1980s South Indian cinema.

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