Adi Naan Pudicha
From Raasukutti · 1992
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Raasukutti1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ………………….. | ... |
| Male | |
| Adi naan pudicha kiliyae | Oh, the parrot I caught! |
| Vaasa malar kodiyae | Oh, fragrant flowering vine! |
| En manasu thavichuthadi | My heart yearned so much, dear. |
| Nee koodu vittu veliyae | Why did you come out of the nest |
| Vanthathenna thaniyae | All by yourself? |
| Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi | My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear. |
| Onnu neeya thirunthu | Either reform on your own, |
| Illa thaaren marunthu | Or I will give you medicine to cure you. |
| Adi unnai than nenachen | Oh, I thought only of you, |
| Unnaiyae manappen | And I will marry only you. |
| Male | |
| Naan pudicha kiliyae | The parrot I caught, |
| Vaasa malar kodiyae | Oh, fragrant flowering vine! |
| En manasu thavichuthadi | My heart yearned so much, dear. |
| Nee koodu vittu veliyae | Why did you come out of the nest |
| Vanthathenna thaniyae | All by yourself? |
| Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi | My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear. |
| Male | |
| Kattu katta puthagatha | Bundles and bundles of books, |
| Sumakkavilla naanadi | I did not carry, my girl. |
| Aanaalum than ketta vazhi | Even so, down a bad path, |
| Ponthathilla naanadi | I have never walked. |
| Vella manam pilla gunam | A pure heart and childlike nature, |
| Ulla aalu naanadi | Is the kind of person I am. |
| Ennappathi oorukkullae | About me in this village, |
| Neeyum konjam keladi | You too ask around a little. |
| Male | |
| Padippu onnae vazhkaiya | Is education the only thing in life? |
| Paasam anbu illaiya | Are affection and love worth nothing? |
| Padippilamal vazhkaiyil | Without education in life, |
| Uyarntha medhai illaiyaa | Haven't there been great geniuses? |
| Male | |
| Unnai kan pola than | Like my own eyes, |
| Vachu kaappenadi | I will protect and care for you. |
| Adi unnai than nenachen | Oh, I thought only of you, |
| Unnaiyae manappen | And I will marry only you. |
| Male | |
| Naan pudicha kiliyae | The parrot I caught, |
| Vaasa malar kodiyae | Oh, fragrant flowering vine! |
| En manasu thavichuthadi | My heart yearned so much, dear. |
| Nee koodu vittu veliyae | Why did you come out of the nest |
| Vanthathenna thaniyae | All by yourself? |
| Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi | My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear. |
| Male | |
| Onnu neeya thirunthu | Either reform on your own, |
| Illa thaaren marunthu | Or I will give you medicine. |
| Adi unnai than nenachen | Oh, I thought only of you, |
| Unnaiyae manappen | And I will marry only you. |
| Male | |
| Naan pudicha kiliyae | The parrot I caught, |
| Vaasa malar kodiyae | Oh, fragrant flowering vine! |
| En manasu thavichuthadi | My heart yearned so much, dear. |
| Nee koodu vittu veliyae | Why did you come out of the nest |
| Vanthathenna thaniyae | All by yourself? |
| Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi | My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear. |
| Male | |
| Oorukkullae nooru ponnu | A hundred girls in the village |
| En nenappil yenguthu | Long for me in their thoughts. |
| Athanaiyum thalli vachu | Putting all of that aside, |
| Un ninaippil engiren | I yearn only in thoughts of you. |
| Kasu panam seer varisa | Cash, money, or dowry gifts, |
| Ketkkavilla naanadi | I have not asked for, my girl. |
| Aasa patta pavathukku | For the sin of falling in love, |
| Alli tharbar yenadi | Why do you give me such agony? |
| Male | |
| Mayakkam enna poongodi | What is this confusion, flowering vine? |
| Maman thozha seradi | Come lean on your uncle's shoulder. |
| Nadanthathellam kanavena | Treating all that happened as a dream, |
| Maranthu maala soodalam | Let us forget it and wear the wedding garland. |
| Male | |
| Unna kan pola than | Like my own eyes, |
| Vachu kaappenadi | I will protect and care for you. |
| Adi unnai than nenachen | Oh, I thought only of you, |
| Unnaiyae manappen | And I will marry only you. |
| Male | |
| Naan pudicha kiliyae | The parrot I caught, |
| Vaasa malar kodiyae | Oh, fragrant flowering vine! |
| En manasu thavichuthadi | My heart yearned so much, dear. |
| Nee koodu vittu veliyae | Why did you come out of the nest |
| Vanthathenna thaniyae | All by yourself? |
| Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi | My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear. |
| Male | |
| Onnu neeya thirunthu | Either reform on your own, |
| Illa thaaren marunthu | Or I will give you medicine. |
| Adi unnai than nenachen | Oh, I thought only of you, |
| Unnaiyae manappen | And I will marry only you. |
| Male | |
| Naan pudicha kiliyae | The parrot I caught, |
| Vaasa malar kodiyae | Oh, fragrant flowering vine! |
| En manasu thavichuthadi | My heart yearned so much, dear. |
| Nee koodu vittu veliyae | Why did you come out of the nest |
| Vanthathenna thaniyae | All by yourself? |
| Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi | My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear. |
ஏஹே.....ஏஹே...ஏஹே.....ஏஏஹே...
தந்தான தான.......தந்தான தான...
தந்தான தந்தான தானனா...
...
அடி நான் புடிச்ச கிளியே
வாச மலர் கொடியே
எம் மனசு தவிக்குதடி
நீ கூடு விட்டு வெளியே
வந்ததென்ன தனியே
தேகமெங்கும் கொதிக்குதடி
ஒன்னு நீயா திருந்து
இல்ல தாரேன் மருந்து
அடி உன்னைதான் நெனச்சேன்
உன்னையே மணப்பேன்
Oh, the parrot I caught!
Oh, fragrant flowering vine!
My heart yearned so much, dear.
Why did you come out of the nest
All by yourself?
My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear.
Either reform on your own,
Or I will give you medicine to cure you.
Oh, I thought only of you,
And I will marry only you.
நான் புடிச்ச கிளியே
வாச மலர் கொடியே
எம் மனசு தவிக்குதடி
நீ கூடு விட்டு வெளியே
வந்ததென்ன தனியே
தேகமெங்கும் கொதிக்குதடி
The parrot I caught,
Oh, fragrant flowering vine!
My heart yearned so much, dear.
Why did you come out of the nest
All by yourself?
My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear.
கட்டு கட்டா புத்தகத்த
சுமக்கவில்ல நானடி
ஆனாலும்தான் கெட்ட வழி
போனதில்ல நானடி
வெள்ள மனம் பிள்ள குணம்
உள்ள ஆளு நானடி
என்ன பத்தி ஊருக்குள்ளே
நீயும் கொஞ்சம் கேளடி
Bundles and bundles of books,
I did not carry, my girl.
Even so, down a bad path,
I have never walked.
A pure heart and childlike nature,
Is the kind of person I am.
About me in this village,
You too ask around a little.
படிப்பு ஒன்னே வாழ்க்கையா
பாசம் அன்பு இல்லையா
படிப்பில்லாமல் வாழ்க்கையில்
உயர்ந்த மேதை இல்லையா
Is education the only thing in life?
Are affection and love worth nothing?
Without education in life,
Haven't there been great geniuses?
உன்னை கண் போலதான்
வச்சி காப்பேனடி
அடி உன்னதான் நெனச்சேன்
உன்னையே மணப்பேன்
Like my own eyes,
I will protect and care for you.
Oh, I thought only of you,
And I will marry only you.
நான் புடிச்ச கிளியே
வாச மலர் கொடியே
எம் மனசு தவிக்குதடி
நீ கூடு விட்டு வெளியே
வந்ததென்ன தனியே
தேகமெங்கும் கொதிக்குதடி
The parrot I caught,
Oh, fragrant flowering vine!
My heart yearned so much, dear.
Why did you come out of the nest
All by yourself?
My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear.
ஒன்னு நீயா திருந்து
இல்ல தாரேன் மருந்து
அடி உன்னதான் நெனச்சேன்
உன்னையே மணப்பேன்
Either reform on your own,
Or I will give you medicine.
Oh, I thought only of you,
And I will marry only you.
நான் புடிச்ச கிளியே
வாச மலர் கொடியே
எம் மனசு தவிக்குதடி
நீ கூடு விட்டு வெளியே
வந்ததென்ன தனியே
தேகமெங்கும் கொதிக்குதடி
The parrot I caught,
Oh, fragrant flowering vine!
My heart yearned so much, dear.
Why did you come out of the nest
All by yourself?
My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear.
ஊருக்குள்ளே நூறு பொண்ணு
என் நெனப்பில் ஏங்குது
அத்தனையும் தள்ளி வச்சு
உன் நெனப்பில் ஏங்குறேன்
காசு பணம் சீர்வரிசை
கேட்கவில்ல நானடி
ஆசைபட்ட பாவத்துக்கு
அல்லி தர்பார் ஏனடி
A hundred girls in the village
Long for me in their thoughts.
Putting all of that aside,
I yearn only in thoughts of you.
Cash, money, or dowry gifts,
I have not asked for, my girl.
For the sin of falling in love,
Why do you give me such agony?
மயக்கம் என்ன பூங்கொடி
மாமன் தோள சேரடி
நடந்ததெல்லாம் கனவென
மறந்து மாலை சூடலாம்
What is this confusion, flowering vine?
Come lean on your uncle's shoulder.
Treating all that happened as a dream,
Let us forget it and wear the wedding garland.
உன்ன கண் போலதான்
வச்சு காப்பேனடி
அடி உன்னதான் நெனச்சேன்
உன்னையே மணப்பேன்
Like my own eyes,
I will protect and care for you.
Oh, I thought only of you,
And I will marry only you.
நான் புடிச்ச கிளியே
வாச மலர் கொடியே
எம் மனசு தவிக்குதடி
நீ கூடு விட்டு வெளியே
வந்ததென்ன தனியே
தேகமெங்கும் கொதிக்குதடி
The parrot I caught,
Oh, fragrant flowering vine!
My heart yearned so much, dear.
Why did you come out of the nest
All by yourself?
My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear.
ஒன்னு நீயா திருந்து
இல்ல தாரேன் மருந்து
அடி உன்னதான் நெனச்சேன்
உன்னையே மணப்பேன்
Either reform on your own,
Or I will give you medicine.
Oh, I thought only of you,
And I will marry only you.
நான் புடிச்ச கிளியே
வாச மலர் கொடியே
எம் மனசு தவிக்குதடி
நீ கூடு விட்டு வெளியே
வந்ததென்ன தனியே
தேகமெங்கும் கொதிக்குதடி
The parrot I caught,
Oh, fragrant flowering vine!
My heart yearned so much, dear.
Why did you come out of the nest
All by yourself?
My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear.
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Adi naan pudicha kiliyae
Oh, the parrot I caught!
Vaasa malar kodiyae
Oh, fragrant flowering vine!
En manasu thavichuthadi
My heart yearned so much, dear.
Nee koodu vittu veliyae
Why did you come out of the nest
Vanthathenna thaniyae
All by yourself?
Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi
My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear.
Onnu neeya thirunthu
Either reform on your own,
Illa thaaren marunthu
Or I will give you medicine to cure you.
Adi unnai than nenachen
Oh, I thought only of you,
Unnaiyae manappen
And I will marry only you.
Naan pudicha kiliyae
The parrot I caught,
Vaasa malar kodiyae
Oh, fragrant flowering vine!
En manasu thavichuthadi
My heart yearned so much, dear.
Nee koodu vittu veliyae
Why did you come out of the nest
Vanthathenna thaniyae
All by yourself?
Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi
My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear.
Kattu katta puthagatha
Bundles and bundles of books,
Sumakkavilla naanadi
I did not carry, my girl.
Aanaalum than ketta vazhi
Even so, down a bad path,
Ponthathilla naanadi
I have never walked.
Vella manam pilla gunam
A pure heart and childlike nature,
Ulla aalu naanadi
Is the kind of person I am.
Ennappathi oorukkullae
About me in this village,
Neeyum konjam keladi
You too ask around a little.
Padippu onnae vazhkaiya
Is education the only thing in life?
Paasam anbu illaiya
Are affection and love worth nothing?
Padippilamal vazhkaiyil
Without education in life,
Uyarntha medhai illaiyaa
Haven't there been great geniuses?
Unnai kan pola than
Like my own eyes,
Vachu kaappenadi
I will protect and care for you.
Adi unnai than nenachen
Oh, I thought only of you,
Unnaiyae manappen
And I will marry only you.
Naan pudicha kiliyae
The parrot I caught,
Vaasa malar kodiyae
Oh, fragrant flowering vine!
En manasu thavichuthadi
My heart yearned so much, dear.
Nee koodu vittu veliyae
Why did you come out of the nest
Vanthathenna thaniyae
All by yourself?
Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi
My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear.
Onnu neeya thirunthu
Either reform on your own,
Illa thaaren marunthu
Or I will give you medicine.
Adi unnai than nenachen
Oh, I thought only of you,
Unnaiyae manappen
And I will marry only you.
Naan pudicha kiliyae
The parrot I caught,
Vaasa malar kodiyae
Oh, fragrant flowering vine!
En manasu thavichuthadi
My heart yearned so much, dear.
Nee koodu vittu veliyae
Why did you come out of the nest
Vanthathenna thaniyae
All by yourself?
Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi
My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear.
Oorukkullae nooru ponnu
A hundred girls in the village
En nenappil yenguthu
Long for me in their thoughts.
Athanaiyum thalli vachu
Putting all of that aside,
Un ninaippil engiren
I yearn only in thoughts of you.
Kasu panam seer varisa
Cash, money, or dowry gifts,
Ketkkavilla naanadi
I have not asked for, my girl.
Aasa patta pavathukku
For the sin of falling in love,
Alli tharbar yenadi
Why do you give me such agony?
Mayakkam enna poongodi
What is this confusion, flowering vine?
Maman thozha seradi
Come lean on your uncle's shoulder.
Nadanthathellam kanavena
Treating all that happened as a dream,
Maranthu maala soodalam
Let us forget it and wear the wedding garland.
Unna kan pola than
Like my own eyes,
Vachu kaappenadi
I will protect and care for you.
Adi unnai than nenachen
Oh, I thought only of you,
Unnaiyae manappen
And I will marry only you.
Naan pudicha kiliyae
The parrot I caught,
Vaasa malar kodiyae
Oh, fragrant flowering vine!
En manasu thavichuthadi
My heart yearned so much, dear.
Nee koodu vittu veliyae
Why did you come out of the nest
Vanthathenna thaniyae
All by yourself?
Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi
My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear.
Onnu neeya thirunthu
Either reform on your own,
Illa thaaren marunthu
Or I will give you medicine.
Adi unnai than nenachen
Oh, I thought only of you,
Unnaiyae manappen
And I will marry only you.
Naan pudicha kiliyae
The parrot I caught,
Vaasa malar kodiyae
Oh, fragrant flowering vine!
En manasu thavichuthadi
My heart yearned so much, dear.
Nee koodu vittu veliyae
Why did you come out of the nest
Vanthathenna thaniyae
All by yourself?
Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi
My whole body was boiling with anxiety, dear.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the film Raasukutti (1992) is a passionate rural romantic expression in which the protagonist addresses his beloved with tender terms of endearment. He expresses anxiety when she steps away from safety and assures her of his eternal devotion and intent to marry her. He openly acknowledges his lack of formal schooling but strongly defends his character, highlighting his innocent heart, sound morals, and deep capacity for genuine love. Rebuffing material expectations like dowries and ignoring interest from other village suitors, he urges her to move past misgivings and accept his protective care.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Adi naan pudicha kiliyae”
Addressing the heroine affectionately as 'kili' (parrot) and 'vaasa malar kodi' (fragrant flowering vine) metaphorically attributes delicacy, beauty, and sweetness to her.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Unnai kan pola than”
The phrase 'kan pola' compares the hero's protective devotion towards his beloved to how one fiercely guards their own eyes.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Emonai & Etukai)
“Vella manam pilla gunam”
Phrases like 'vella manam pilla gunam' utilize internal rhythm and harmonious end-rhyming sounds to give the lines a natural folk song cadence.
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Trivia
Raasukutti (1992) was written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj, who also starred in the lead role alongside Aishwarya. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, featuring memorable lyrics by Vaali that perfectly matched Bhagyaraj's signature rustic comedic storytelling style.
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