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Lyrics & meaning

Adi Naan Vangi Vanthendi Naalu

From Santhippu · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Santhippu1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Adi naan vaangi vanthendi naalu muzhapoovuHey girl, I have brought four cubits of flowers for you!
Athai pinnadi vaippendi vaasanaiya paaruWear it on your hair bun at the back and feel the fragrance!
Manakka manakka mayakka mayakkaFragrant and fragrant, mesmerizing and mesmerizing,
Izhuthu anaichaa inikka inikkaIf pulled close and embraced, sweet and sweet!
Adi umbadu embadu kondattam kummalame..ae .ae…Hey girl, your way and my way, it is a celebration and joy!
Male
Adi naan vaangi vanthendi naalu muzhapoovuHey girl, I have brought four cubits of flowers for you!
Athai pinnadi vaippendi vaasanaiya paaruWear it on your hair bun at the back and feel the fragrance!
Manakka manakka mayakka mayakkaFragrant and fragrant, mesmerizing and mesmerizing,
Izhuthu anaichaa inikka inikkaIf pulled close and embraced, sweet and sweet!
Adi umbadu embadu kondattam kummalame..hae .hae…Hey girl, your way and my way, it is a celebration and joy!
Female
Ada machan ennai mundhaanai paai virikka sollaatheOh dear husband, do not ask me to spread my saree end as a mat!
Ada mama intha mathiyaana velaiyile thullaatheOh uncle, do not jump around during this afternoon time!
Ada machan ennai mundhaanai paai virikka sollaatheOh dear husband, do not ask me to spread my saree end as a mat!
Ada mama intha mathiyaana velaiyile thullaatheOh uncle, do not jump around during this afternoon time!
Antha pollaathanam ippo koodathayyaThat mischief will not work right now!
Antha yogasanam ippo aagathayyaThat yogic posture will not suit right now!
Ithil onakkoru mayakkamum enakkoru kirakkamum yenWhy is there a stupor for you and a dizziness for me in this?
Female
Ada poo vaangi vanthaale purinjuthayya aasaiJust by bringing flowers, your desire became clear!
Athai pinnaadi vachaale yeruthaiyyaa bothaiPlacing it at the back raises the intoxication!
Manakka manakka mayakka mayakkaFragrant and fragrant, mesmerizing and mesmerizing,
Izhuthu anaichaa inikka inikkaIf pulled close and embraced, sweet and sweet!
Adi umpaadu empaadu kondaattam kummaalameHey girl, your way and my way, it is a celebration and joy!
Male
Adi ponne makkar pannaathe daavadikka vanthaaleHey girl, do not throw a fit when I come to court you!
Adi kanne thappaa ennaathe vaai sivakka thanthaaleHey darling, do not mistake me for giving betel to make your mouth red!
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Adi ponne makkar pannaathe daavadikka vanthaaleHey girl, do not throw a fit when I come to court you!
Adi kanne thappaa ennaathe vaai sivakka thanthaaleHey darling, do not mistake me for giving betel to make your mouth red!
Ore poraanathu antha college thaanOnly college life is boring!
Romba joraanathu intha teen age thaanThis teenage life is super energetic!
Inba sarithiram padithida paritchaiyai mudithida vaaCome, let us complete the exam of studying the history of joy!
Male
Adi naan vaangi vanthendi naalu muzhapoovuHey girl, I have brought four cubits of flowers for you!
Athai pinnadi vaippendi vaasanaiya paaruWear it on your hair bun at the back and feel the fragrance!
Female
Ada raja unga sengolin aanaiyingu sellaatheOh King, the command of your scepter will not work here!
Male :Yuvarani unthan singaara poovizhiyaal kollaatheMale: Oh Princess, do not kill me with your beautiful flower-like eyes!
Female :Kathal vilaiyaattile krishnaprabu allavaaFemale: Aren't you Lord Krishna in the game of love?
Male :Hahahaha …Male: Hahahaha...
Rajaleelai seyya radha nee allavaaAren't you Radha to indulge in divine love play?
Female :Idam koduthathum aduthathai nadathida thudippathu yenFemale: Why do you yearn to do the next step as soon as space is given?
Male
Adi naan vaangi vanthendi naalu muzhapoovuHey girl, I have brought four cubits of flowers for you!
Athai pinnadi vaippendi vaasanaiya paaruWear it on your hair bun at the back and feel the fragrance!
Manakka manakka mayakka mayakkaFragrant and fragrant, mesmerizing and mesmerizing,
Izhuthu anaichaa inikka inikkaIf pulled close and embraced, sweet and sweet!
Adi umpaadu empaadu kondaattam kummaalame..hae hae hae haeHey girl, your way and my way, it is a celebration and joy!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful romantic track from 'Santhippu' (1983) captures a flirtatious banter between two lovers. The hero woos his beloved by presenting flowers and coaxing her into romance, while the heroine playfully brushes off his advances, pointing out that it is an inappropriate afternoon hour for mischief. The conversation weaves between romantic teasing, youthful energy, and mythological references to Krishna and Radha, creating an upbeat celebration of love and youth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Rhythmic Word Doubling)

Manakka manakka mayakka mayakka

Words like 'Manakka manakka', 'mayakka mayakka', and 'inikka inikka' are doubled to emphasize the sensory intensity of fragrance, intoxication, and sweetness.

Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Antha pollaathanam ippo koodathayya / Antha yogasanam ippo aagathayya

Matching second consonants across successive lines create rhythm, such as 'pollaathanam' and 'yogasanam'.

Metaphor / Mythological Allusion

Kathal vilaiyaattile krishnaprabu allavaa / Rajaleelai seyya radha nee allavaa

The lovers playfully compare themselves to Lord Krishna and Radha engaged in divine romantic play (Rajaleelai).

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Trivia

Santhippu (1983) was a major action-drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran, featuring Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu, Sridevi, and Radha, with music composed by M. S. Vishwanathan and lyrics penned by Vaali.

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