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Lyrics & meaning

Adhukku Piraguthan Adhu

From Velli Ratham · 1979

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. Janaki, T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Velli Ratham
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
19 May 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Adharkku piragu thaan adhu
Hahaan …edharkku piraguthaan yedhu
Adharkku piragu thaan adhu
Hmm …edharkku piraguthaan yedhu
Idharkku melum naan vilakka thevaiyaa
Konja kaalam nee poru poru poru
Adharkku piragu thaan adhu
Edharkku piraguthaan yedhu
Idharkku melum naan vilakka thevaiyaa
Konja kaalam nee poru poru poru
Unakku mattumaa enakkum koodathaan
Irukku kodi aasai
Deiva sannadhi thirakkum munnamae
Seiya koodumoo poojai
Unakku mattumaa enakkum koodathaan
Irukku kodi aasai
Deiva sannadhi thirakkum munnamae
Seiya koodumoo poojai
Oru panjaangam pakkattumaa
Illai aarudam kettkattuma
Adi ponnaana neram idhu naan
Sollamal yaar sonnadhu
Adharkku piragu thaan adhu
Edharkku piraguthaan yedhu
Idharkku melum naan vilakka thevaiyaa
Konja kaalam nee poru poru poru
Paruva nadagam arangam yerida
Tharunam enna thevai
Pallipaadam naan solli tharugaiyil
Thalli selvadhoo paavai
Adhu pennodu undaanadhu
En pirappodu uruvaanadhu
Maanam uyiraana penmai idhu
Mannan unaraadha unmaiyidhu
Adharkku piragu thaan adhu
Edharkku piraguthaan yedhu
Idharkku melum naan vilakka thevaiyaa
Konja kaalam nee poru poru poru
Maalai mandhiram manjal kumkkumam
Naalum kaana vendum
Ketti melangal kottiyaana pin
Kattil aasaigal thondrum
Maalai mandhiram manjal kumkkumam
Naalum kaana vendum
Ketti melangal kottiyaana pin
Kattil aasaigal thondrum
Adhai eppodhu naan kaanbadhu
Adi ippodhu innavadhu
Andha kalyaana kaalam varai
Solla koodatho kaadhal kadhai
Adharkku piragu thaan adhu
Edharkku piraguthaan yedhu
Idharkku melum naan vilakka thevaiyaa
Konja kaalam nee poru poru poru
That will happen only after that!
Haha... after what will what happen?
That will happen only after that!
Mmm... after what will what happen?
Do I need to explain any more than this?
Just wait for a little while—wait, wait, wait!
That will happen only after that!
After what will what happen?
Do I need to explain any more than this?
Just wait for a little while—wait, wait, wait!
Is it only for you? For me as well,
there are countless desires!
Before the temple doors open,
can the sacred rituals be performed?
Is it only for you? For me as well,
there are countless desires!
Before the temple doors open,
can the sacred rituals be performed?
Shall I check the almanac for an auspicious day?
Or should I consult a fortune-teller?
Hey girl, this is a golden moment;
who else needs to tell you when I am saying it?
That will happen only after that!
After what will what happen?
Do I need to explain any more than this?
Just wait for a little while—wait, wait, wait!
For the play of youth to take the stage,
why is an auspicious moment needed?
When I try to teach you love's lessons,
why do you step away, my girl?
That modesty was born with womanhood;
it has been with me since my birth!
Dignity is the very breath of womanhood;
this is a truth my king has not understood!
That will happen only after that!
After what will what happen?
Do I need to explain any more than this?
Just wait for a little while—wait, wait, wait!
Garlands, sacred chants, turmeric, and kumkum,
we must see together on that day!
Only after the wedding drums are beaten,
can the desires of the bridal bed arise!
Garlands, sacred chants, turmeric, and kumkum,
we must see together on that day!
Only after the wedding drums are beaten,
can the desires of the bridal bed arise!
When will I finally see all that?
Girl, what will happen to me until then?
Until that wedding day arrives,
can't we at least share our love stories?
That will happen only after that!
After what will what happen?
Do I need to explain any more than this?
Just wait for a little while—wait, wait, wait!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful duet from the film 'Velli Ratham' (1979) captures a romantic dialogue between lovers anticipating marriage. The hero is eager and impatient to unite physically and romantically, asking why they should wait for a specific time or auspicious moment when love is already present. The heroine gently restrains his advances, arguing that sanctified love requires traditional boundaries, marriage rituals (garland, turmeric, wedding drums), and patience. She compares physical intimacy before marriage to offering worship before the temple gates are officially opened, stressing that modesty and honor are intrinsic to womanhood. Through witty exchanges and cultural metaphors, Vaali constructs a sweet tug-of-war between youthful passion and traditional righteousness, beautifully rendered in M. S. Vishwanathan's catchy composition.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Konja kaalam nee poru poru poru”

The word 'poru' (wait) is repeated successively to emphasize patience and restraint.

Uvamai (Cultural Metaphor)

“Deiva sannadhi thirakkum munnamae / Seiya koodumoo poojai”

Comparing pre-marital intimacy to attempting a worship ritual before the temple doors are open.

Emonai / Monai (Alliteration)

“Maalai mandhiram manjal kumkkumam”

Matching initial consonants across words such as 'Maalai', 'Mandhiram', 'Manjal' for rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

'Velli Ratham' (1979) featured music composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Vaali. This track showcases the classic playful vocal chemistry between T. M. Soundararajan (representing the impatient hero) and S. Janaki (representing the modest heroine).

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