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Lyrics & meaning

Adada Ithuthan

From Thudikkum Karangal · 1983

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Details
Thudikkum Karangal1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Adadaa idhudhaan sugamoAha, is this true pleasure?
Malargalin idhazhvazhiThrough the petals of flowers,
Panimazhai vizhum sugamoIs it the bliss of falling dew-rain?
Inimael dhinamum vizhaakkolamaeFrom now on, every day is a festive celebration!
Male
Adadaa idhudhaan sugamoAha, is this true pleasure?
Malargalin idhazhvazhiThrough the petals of flowers,
Panimazhai vizhum sugamoIs it the bliss of falling dew-rain?
Inimael dhinamum vizhaakkolamaeFrom now on, every day is a festive celebration!
Female
Vizhigalum vizhigalumWhen eyes meet eyes,
Thazhuvidum pozhudhinilIn moments of gentle embrace,
Yedho yedho leelaigalMysterious playful games begin.
Male :Viralgalum viralgalumMale: When fingers touch fingers,
Urasidum pozhudhinilIn moments of gentle rubbing,
Kaadhal theeyin jwaalaigalFlames of love's fire burn bright.
Female
Kannangalil thaamaraiUpon the lotus cheeks,
Thaadhu thoovumPollen is scattered,
Sinnangalil thaenmazhaiA drizzle of honeyed rain,
Saaral veesumBreezes through love's tokens.
Male :Karum koondhalin oonjalilMale: On the swing of dark, long hair,
Pookkal aadumFlowers sway and dance.
Female
AdadaaAha!
Male :Aahhaa..Male: Aahhaa..
Female :IdhudhaanFemale: Is this...
Male :Ohhhooo…Male: Ohhhooo...
Female :SugamoFemale: Pleasure?
MalargalinThrough flowers...
Male :Idhazhvazhi panimazhaiMale: Petals showered in dew-rain,
Vizhum sugamoIs it the bliss of falling?
Both :Inimael dhinamum vizhaakkolamaeBoth: From now on, every day is a festive celebration!
Male
Oru kodi idaiyinilAround a waist as thin as a creeper vine,
Iru kudai pidiththadhuWhy hold two umbrellas?
Yeno yeno kanmaniWhy oh why, my darling?
Female :Thazhuvidum iruvarinFemale: As two lovers embrace,
Nilavoli sudavarumThe soft moonlight begins to burn with passion,
Naeram idho pournamiThe full moon hour has arrived.
Male
Neelorppalam kannilaeThe blue lotus in her eyes,
Jaadai kaattumGives a silent signal,
Naan thottadhum kungumamWhen I touch, the vermillion,
Saayam theettumPaints a rich red hue.
Female :Kuzhal veenaiyin thandhigalFemale: The strings of the flute and veena,
Ennai meettumPluck melody through me.
Male
AdadaaAha!
Female :Aahhaa..Female: Aahhaa..
Male :IdhudhaanMale: Is this...
Female :Aahhaa..Female: Aahhaa..
Male :SugamoMale: Pleasure?
Female :Malargalin idhazhvazhiFemale: Through the petals of flowers,
Panimazhai vizhum sugamoIs it the bliss of falling dew-rain?
Both :Inimael dhinamum vizhaakkolamaeBoth: From now on, every day is a festive celebration!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic duet celebrates the sensory and spiritual euphoria of young love. The lovers compare their mutual intimacy, tender touches, and passionate glances to gentle dew falling through delicate flower petals. Everyday moments become a grand festival full of joy, music, and eternal spring.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile

Malargalin idhazhvazhi Panimazhai vizhum sugamo

Comparing love's subtle bliss to delicate dew falling through floral petals ('Malargalin idhazhvazhi panimazhai').

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Viralgalum viralgalum / Urasidum pozhudhinil

Matching second consonants across lines ('Viralgalum' / 'Urasidum').

Uruvagamy / Personification

Nilavoli sudavarum Naeram idho pournami

Personifying moonlight as something that burns hot with passion during the couple's embrace.

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Trivia

'Thudikkum Karangal' (1983) starred Superstar Rajinikanth and Radha. Interestingly, this movie was one of the rare projects where playback singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam stepped into the role of full-fledged music director.

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