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Ada Ennanga Idhu

From Kulakozhunthu · 1981

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Vani Jairam, Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Kulakozhunthu
Movie release year
1981
Lyrics added on
31 Mar 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthu
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanam
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthu
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthu
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanam
Naanaa thoduraen adhu thaanaa thoduthu
Naanaa thoduraen adhu thaanaa thoduthu
Inainjathu onnu onnu irandu manam
Inainjathu onnu onnu irandu manam
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthu
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanam
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanam
Kallai katti mellaththaan
Kaaman viththai sollaththaan
Padachchaan yaeno neenga paaraattaththaano
Kallai katti mellaththaan
Kaaman viththai sollaththaan
Padachchaan yaeno neenga paaraattaththaano
Silaigalai paarththaa silukkuthu aaththaa
Enakkenna laabam etti irunthaa
Silaigalai paarththaa silukkuthu aaththaa
Enakkenna laabam etti irunthaa
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthu
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanam
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanam
Muththam sinthum pennai paar
Mogam pongum kannai paar
Adhu pol naanum unai muththaada venum
Adhu pol naanum unai muththaada venum
Koduppathu yaenga edukkanum neenga
Thadukkuthu naanam ennaththaanga
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthu
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanam
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanam
Kannan radhai leelaithaan
Kallil kaanum velaithaan
Enakkor thaagam adhil noolaachchu thegam
Kannan radhai leelaithaan
Kallil kaanum velaithaan
Enakkor thaagam adhil noolaachchu thegam
Iruvarai thaakkum ilamaiyin yaekkam
Korainjidaththaanae intha nerukkam
Iruvarai thaakkum ilamaiyin yaekkam
Korainjidaththaanae intha nerukkam
Ada ennanga idhu kai enna thoduthu
Iruttula idhu enna thiruttuthanam
Naanaa thoduraen adhu thaanaa thoduthu
Inainjathu onnu onnu irandu manam
Male :Inainjathu onnu onnu irandu manam
Female :Inainjathu onnu onnu irandu manam
Oh dear, what is this? Where is your hand touching?
What is this sneaky mischief in the dark?
Oh dear, what is this? Where is your hand touching?
Oh dear, what is this? Where is your hand touching?
What is this sneaky mischief in the dark?
Am I touching you? It is touching on its own!
Am I touching you? It is touching on its own!
Two hearts have united, one with the other.
Two hearts have united, one with the other.
Oh dear, what is this? Where is your hand touching?
What is this sneaky mischief in the dark?
What is this sneaky mischief in the dark?
Carving the stone gently,
To teach the art of love,
He created these—was it just for you to admire?
Carving the stone gently,
To teach the art of love,
He created these—was it just for you to admire?
Looking at these sculptures thrills me, oh my!
What do I gain if I keep my distance?
Looking at these sculptures thrills me, oh my!
What do I gain if I keep my distance?
Oh dear, what is this? Where is your hand touching?
What is this sneaky mischief in the dark?
What is this sneaky mischief in the dark?
Look at the woman showering kisses,
Look at her eyes overflowing with passion!
Just like that, I want to kiss and embrace you.
Just like that, I want to kiss and embrace you.
Why wait for me to offer? You should just take it!
Yet shyness holds me back—what can I do?
Oh dear, what is this? Where is your hand touching?
What is this sneaky mischief in the dark?
What is this sneaky mischief in the dark?
It is the playful love of Krishna and Radha,
Carved into this stone work.
I feel such a thirst, my body has worn thin as thread.
It is the playful love of Krishna and Radha,
Carved into this stone work.
I feel such a thirst, my body has worn thin as thread.
The longing of youth that strikes us both—
Isn't this closeness meant to ease it?
The longing of youth that strikes us both—
Isn't this closeness meant to ease it?
Oh dear, what is this? Where is your hand touching?
What is this sneaky mischief in the dark?
Am I touching you? It is touching on its own!
Two hearts have united, one with the other.
Male: Two hearts have united, one with the other.
Female: Two hearts have united, one with the other.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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