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Adi Naan Pudicha

From Raasukutti · 1992

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Raasukutti
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
15 Jul 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Adi naan pudicha kiliyae
Vaasa malar kodiyae
En manasu thavichuthadi
Nee koodu vittu veliyae
Vanthathenna thaniyae
Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi
Onnu neeya thirunthu
Illa thaaren marunthu
Adi unnai than nenachen
Unnaiyae manappen
Naan pudicha kiliyae
Vaasa malar kodiyae
En manasu thavichuthadi
Nee koodu vittu veliyae
Vanthathenna thaniyae
Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi
Kattu katta puthagatha
Sumakkavilla naanadi
Aanaalum than ketta vazhi
Ponthathilla naanadi
Vella manam pilla gunam
Ulla aalu naanadi
Ennappathi oorukkullae
Neeyum konjam keladi
Padippu onnae vazhkaiya
Paasam anbu illaiya
Padippilamal vazhkaiyil
Uyarntha medhai illaiyaa
Unnai kan pola than
Vachu kaappenadi
Adi unnai than nenachen
Unnaiyae manappen
Naan pudicha kiliyae
Vaasa malar kodiyae
En manasu thavichuthadi
Nee koodu vittu veliyae
Vanthathenna thaniyae
Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi
Onnu neeya thirunthu
Illa thaaren marunthu
Adi unnai than nenachen
Unnaiyae manappen
Naan pudicha kiliyae
Vaasa malar kodiyae
En manasu thavichuthadi
Nee koodu vittu veliyae
Vanthathenna thaniyae
Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi
Oorukkullae nooru ponnu
En nenappil yenguthu
Athanaiyum thalli vachu
Un ninaippil engiren
Kasu panam seer varisa
Ketkkavilla naanadi
Aasa patta pavathukku
Alli tharbar yenadi
Mayakkam enna poongodi
Maman thozha seradi
Nadanthathellam kanavena
Maranthu maala soodalam
Unna kan pola than
Vachu kaappenadi
Adi unnai than nenachen
Unnaiyae manappen
Naan pudicha kiliyae
Vaasa malar kodiyae
En manasu thavichuthadi
Nee koodu vittu veliyae
Vanthathenna thaniyae
Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi
Onnu neeya thirunthu
Illa thaaren marunthu
Adi unnai than nenachen
Unnaiyae manappen
Naan pudicha kiliyae
Vaasa malar kodiyae
En manasu thavichuthadi
Nee koodu vittu veliyae
Vanthathenna thaniyae
Dhegam engum kodhichuthadi
...
Oh, my beloved parrot,
You sweet flowering vine,
My heart was in agony!
Leaving your nest,
Why did you venture out all alone?
My whole body was burning up!
Either change your ways yourself,
Or I will teach you a lesson!
I have set my heart only on you,
And I will marry no one else!
Oh, my beloved parrot,
You sweet flowering vine,
My heart was in agony!
Leaving your nest,
Why did you venture out all alone?
My whole body was burning up!
Bundles and bundles of books,
I never carried to school, girl!
Even so, down any wrong path,
I have never gone, girl!
A pure heart and a childlike nature,
That is the kind of man I am!
About me, across the village,
You should ask around a little!
Is formal education the only thing in life?
Aren't love and affection just as real?
Without any schooling, in life,
Haven't great geniuses risen to the top?
Like my very own eyes,
I will protect and care for you, girl!
I have set my heart only on you,
And I will marry no one else!
Oh, my beloved parrot,
You sweet flowering vine,
My heart was in agony!
Leaving your nest,
Why did you venture out all alone?
My whole body was burning up!
Either change your ways yourself,
Or I will teach you a lesson!
I have set my heart only on you,
And I will marry no one else!
Oh, my beloved parrot,
You sweet flowering vine,
My heart was in agony!
Leaving your nest,
Why did you venture out all alone?
My whole body was burning up!
A hundred girls in this village
Are pining away for me!
Setting all of them aside,
I am yearning only for you!
Money, wealth, or dowry gifts,
I never asked for anything!
Just for the sin of loving you,
Why put on this Alli Darbar (haughty rule of Queen Alli)?
Why this hesitation, tender flower vine?
Come rest on my shoulders!
Treating everything that happened as just a dream,
Let us forget it and exchange wedding garlands!
Like my very own eyes,
I will protect and care for you!
I have set my heart only on you,
And I will marry no one else!
Oh, my beloved parrot,
You sweet flowering vine,
My heart was in agony!
Leaving your nest,
Why did you venture out all alone?
My whole body was burning up!
Either change your ways yourself,
Or I will teach you a lesson!
I have set my heart only on you,
And I will marry no one else!
Oh, my beloved parrot,
You sweet flowering vine,
My heart was in agony!
Leaving your nest,
Why did you venture out all alone?
My whole body was burning up!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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