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Adhu Adhu Adhu

From Valli Deivanai · 1973

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
N. S. Thiyagarajan
Movie name
Valli Deivanai
Movie release year
1973
Lyrics added on
27 Jun 2023

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Adhu adhu adhu
Adhuvaagaadhilae adanguthamma
Female : Edhu edhu edhu
Edhuvaaga edhilae adanguthaiyaa
Pullai thadavi varum thendral
Mana poottai thirandhu vaikkum kangal
Ellai kadanthu vitta ullam
Adhil ennai kulikka veitha vellam
Nenjil maraithu vaitha thittam
Kannil neendhi paranthu varum pattam
Manjal nilavil oru kattam
Adhu maaya kalai payilum vattam
Adhu adhu adhu
Adhuvaagaadhilae adanguthamma
Female :Edhu edhu edhu
Edhuvaaga edhilae adanguthaiyaa
Aadi kulungi varum pandhu
Adhu paadi kondae irukkum sindhu
Female :Thevai nadatha varum sittu
Adhu thaenai sumandhu varum mottu
Moodi marainthirukkum senu
Adhan munnal irukkum oru vandu
Female :Aadai mundhaanai adhil pattu
Ammamma nadungum udarkattu
Adhu adhu adhu
Adhuvaagaadhilae adanguthamma
Female :Edhu edhu edhu
Edhuvaaga edhilae adanguthaiyaa
Udhadugal sembavala petti
Adhil oori kidakkum vellakatti
Oru tharam kaigalukku katti
Adhai undaal mayangum thalai suthi
Kannikku maeni oru azhagu
Aval kaadhal vilundha meluga
Enna kuraindhu vidum pazhagu
Ini endrum nilaikkum indha uravu
Adhu adhu adhu
Adhuvaagaadhilae adanguthamma
Female :Edhu edhu edhu
Edhuvaaga edhilae adanguthaiyaa
That, that, that...
It naturally settles right into its place, girl!
Female: What, what, what?
What becomes what, and where does it settle, sir?
The gentle breeze that brushes the grass,
The eyes that open the lock of the heart,
The heart that has crossed all boundaries,
The flood of love that drenched me completely,
The secret desire hidden inside the heart,
The kite soaring and swimming in the eyes,
A phase beneath the golden moon,
It is a magic circle learning the arts of love!
That, that, that...
It naturally settles right into its place, girl!
Female: What, what, what?
What becomes what, and where does it settle, sir?
A ball bouncing and swaying along,
Singing a sweet melody endlessly,
Female: A little bird coming to answer every need,
A flower bud carrying sweet honey,
The hidden treasure tucked away from view,
And a honeybee waiting right before it,
Female: When the edge of the saree grazes it,
Oh my, the whole body trembles with delight!
That, that, that...
It naturally settles right into its place, girl!
Female: What, what, what?
What becomes what, and where does it settle, sir?
Lips like a box of red coral,
Steeping in sweetness like lumps of sugar,
Once held tight in a warm embrace,
Tasting it makes the head spin with sweet dizziness!
A young woman's body is sheer beauty,
She is like soft wax melting in love,
What could you lose? Come, get close to me,
From now on, this bond will last forever.
That, that, that...
It naturally settles right into its place, girl!
Female: What, what, what?
What becomes what, and where does it settle, sir?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

iconic romantic duet composed by N. S. Thiyagarajan with lyrics by the legend Kannadasan features playful bantering between lovers. The song opens with enigmatic, philosophical yet seductive questions where the hero speaks of mysterious romantic desires finding their natural resting place, while the heroine coyly inquires about his subtle metaphors. Throughout the song, Kannadasan uses vivid nature imagery—breezes, fluttering kites, flower buds, golden moons, and honeybees—to symbolize intimate passion and emotional union. The lovers express their deep attachment, describing physical affection, sweet stolen glances, and a timeless bond that promises to endure forever.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaam/Aana Mōnai (Initial Alliteration)

“Adhu adhu adhu / Adhuvaagaadhilae adanguthamma”

Repetition of the initial letter 'A' across words in consecutive lines ('Adhu', 'Adhuvaagaadhilae').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Kannil neendhi paranthu varum pattam / Adhu maaya kalai payilum vattam”

Use of matching rhyming end-syllables like 'pattam' and 'vattam'.

Uruvagamb (Metaphor)

“Udhadugal sembavala petti / Adhil oori kidakkum vellakatti”

Describing lips as a red coral casket housing sweet jaggery.

Uvamai (Simile / Imagery)

“Aval kaadhal vilundha meluga”

Comparing a maiden melting in love to soft wax ('melugu').

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Trivia

Featured in the 1973 film 'Valli Deivanai', this song stands out for Kannadasan's playful mastery of rhythmic wordplay using demonstrative pronouns ('Adhu', 'Edhu') to create a sensual yet poetically subtle conversation between T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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