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Lyrics & meaning

Ada Ennanga Idhu

From Kulakozhunthu · 1981

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Vani Jairam, Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Kulakozhunthu1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthuHey man, what is this, why is your hand touching me?
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanamWhat kind of thievery is this in the dark?
Female
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthuHey man, what is this, why is your hand touching me?
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthuHey man, what is this, why is your hand touching me?
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanamWhat kind of thievery is this in the dark?
Male
Naanaa thoduraen adhu thaanaa thoduthuAm I touching intentionally? It touches on its own!
Naanaa thoduraen adhu thaanaa thoduthuAm I touching intentionally? It touches on its own!
Inainjathu onnu onnu irandu manamOne plus one, two hearts have united!
Inainjathu onnu onnu irandu manamOne plus one, two hearts have united!
Female
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthuHey man, what is this, why is your hand touching me?
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanamWhat kind of thievery is this in the dark?
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanamWhat kind of thievery is this in the dark?
Female
Kallai katti mellaththaanCarving the stone gently...
Kaaman viththai sollaththaanTo teach the arts of love...
Padachchaan yaeno neenga paaraattaththaanoWhy were these sculptures created? Is it for you to appreciate?
Kallai katti mellaththaanCarving the stone gently...
Kaaman viththai sollaththaanTo teach the arts of love...
Padachchaan yaeno neenga paaraattaththaanoWhy were these sculptures created? Is it for you to appreciate?
Male
Silaigalai paarththaa silukkuthu aaththaaLooking at these sculptures, oh my, it brings a shiver of excitement!
Enakkenna laabam etti irunthaaWhat benefit do I gain if I stand at a distance?
Silaigalai paarththaa silukkuthu aaththaaLooking at these sculptures, oh my, it brings a shiver of excitement!
Enakkenna laabam etti irunthaaWhat benefit do I gain if I stand at a distance?
Female
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthuHey man, what is this, why is your hand touching me?
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanamWhat kind of thievery is this in the dark?
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanamWhat kind of thievery is this in the dark?
Male
Muththam sinthum pennai paarLook at the woman showering kisses,
Mogam pongum kannai paarLook at her eyes overflowing with passion,
Adhu pol naanum unai muththaada venumJust like that, I too want to shower you with kisses,
Adhu pol naanum unai muththaada venumJust like that, I too want to shower you with kisses,
Female
Koduppathu yaenga edukkanum neengaWhy hesitate to give? You should just take it!
Thadukkuthu naanam ennaththaangaShyness stops me, what can I do?
Female
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthuHey man, what is this, why is your hand touching me?
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanamWhat kind of thievery is this in the dark?
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanamWhat kind of thievery is this in the dark?
Female
Kannan radhai leelaithaanIt is the playful love of Krishna and Radha,
Kallil kaanum velaithaanCarved in stone during creative work,
Enakkor thaagam adhil noolaachchu thegamI have a thirst, and my body has worn thin like a thread!
Kannan radhai leelaithaanIt is the playful love of Krishna and Radha,
Kallil kaanum velaithaanCarved in stone during creative work,
Enakkor thaagam adhil noolaachchu thegamI have a thirst, and my body has worn thin like a thread!
Male
Iruvarai thaakkum ilamaiyin yaekkamThe yearning of youth strikes both of us,
Korainjidaththaanae intha nerukkamThis closeness is only to lessen that yearning!
Iruvarai thaakkum ilamaiyin yaekkamThe yearning of youth strikes both of us,
Korainjidaththaanae intha nerukkamThis closeness is only to lessen that yearning!
Female
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthuHey man, what is this, why is your hand touching me?
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanamWhat kind of thievery is this in the dark?
Male
Naanaa thoduraen adhu thaanaa thoduthuAm I touching intentionally? It touches on its own!
Inainjathu onnu onnu irandu manamOne plus one, two hearts have united!
Male :Inainjathu onnu onnu irandu manamMale: One plus one, two hearts have united!
Female :Inainjathu onnu onnu irandu manamFemale: One plus one, two hearts have united!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful romantic song features a playful exchange between lovers amidst artistic surroundings such as temple sculptures. The heroine playfully chides the hero for stealing touches in the dark, while the hero defends himself by saying that their hearts are drawn together naturally. As they look at ancient stone sculptures depicting divine romance like Radha and Krishna, their mutual desire and youthful passion deepen, overcoming hesitation and shyness. Written by Vaali and set to tune by M. S. Viswanathan, the song elegantly balances light teasing with romantic longing, emphasizing how love naturally unites two minds into one unified bond.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Etuhaai (Second letter rhyme)

Kallai katti mellaththaan / Silaigalai paarththaa

The repetition of the second letter 'lla' in 'Kallai' and 'sillaigalai' provides a rhythmic rhyme scheme typical of classical Tamil verse.

Hyperbole (Uruvakarn)

Enakkor thaagam adhil noolaachchu thegam

'Noolaachchu thegam' (body became thin like a thread) uses extreme exaggeration to express intense romantic longing and desire.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Muththam sinthum pennai paar / Mogam pongum kannai paar

Repetition of 'm' sounds in 'Muththam', 'Mogam', and 'Muththaada' creates a musical and smooth euphonic flow.

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Trivia

'Kulakozhunthu' (1981) features music by the legendary composer M. S. Viswanathan. The song showcases the classic duet pairing of Vani Jairam and Malaysia Vasudevan, where Vaali's lyrics effortlessly blend poetic metaphors with playful romance.

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