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Lyrics & meaning

Ancharu Masam Adiye Un Neasam

From Kulirkala Megangal · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Kulirkala Megangal1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Anjaaru maasam adiyae un nesamFor five or six months, my dear, your love
Nenjodu pesum malli poo vasamThe scent of jasmine flowers speaks to my heart.
Anjaaru maasam adiyae un nesamFor five or six months, my dear, your love
Nenjodu pesum malli poo vasamThe scent of jasmine flowers speaks to my heart.
Vaadathaan thaakudhu aalaiyae thookudhuThe northern cold wind attacks and sweeps me off my feet;
Nee varum raathiri naanoru maadhiriOn the nights you come, I feel completely different.
Male
Anjaaru maasam adiyae un nesamFor five or six months, my dear, your love
Nenjodu pesum malli poo vasamThe scent of jasmine flowers speaks to my heart.
Vaadathaan thaakudhu aalaiyae thookudhuThe northern cold wind attacks and sweeps me off my feet;
Nee varum raathiri naanoru maadhiriOn the nights you come, I feel completely different.
Male
Saan pillai aanaalum aan pillai naan thaandiEven if I am short, I am still a man, my girl!
Sandaiyil naanum singakutty thaanIn a fight, I am a lion cub!
Aal vachu thaakkadhae aazham nee paarkaadhaeDo not attack me with people; do not test my depth;
Aathadi neeyum kathukutty thaanOh dear, you are just a beginner!
Thulli paayum indha kaala kannu hae hae haeThis leaping bull, my dear, hey hey hey,
Thaangadhamma neeyum chinna ponnuYou won't be able to handle it, little girl!
Unnalae aagaatti vittu koduppenIf you cannot handle it, I will yield and compromise.
Male
Anjaaru maasam adiyae un nesamFor five or six months, my dear, your love
Nenjodu pesum malli poo vasamThe scent of jasmine flowers speaks to my heart.
Vaadathaan thaakudhu hae aalaiyae thookudhuThe northern cold wind attacks and sweeps me off my feet;
Nee varum raathiri naanoru maadhiriOn the nights you come, I feel completely different.
Hae hae hae hae hae hae haee aeiHey hey hey hey hey hey hey aei
Male
Savvadhum panneerum santhikkum inneramAt this hour when civet perfume and rose water meet,
Kannalae pesu kaadhal sangadhiSpeak matters of love through your eyes.
Sallabam ullasam kummaalam kondattamFrolic, joy, revelry, and celebration—
Illatti pona yadhu nimmadhiWithout them, where is peace of mind?
Yendi pulla oru yekkam ullaeWhy, my girl, there is a longing inside;
Yaedho onnu ippa venum kannuSomething is needed right now, my dear.
Ammadi un maeni thottaal sudumooOh my, if I touch your body, will it burn?
Male
Anjaaru maasam adiyae un nesamFor five or six months, my dear, your love
Nenjodu pesum malli poo vasamThe scent of jasmine flowers speaks to my heart.
Vaadathaan hae thaakudhu hae aalaiyae thookudhuThe northern cold wind attacks and sweeps me off my feet;
Nee varum raathiri naanoru maadhiriOn the nights you come, I feel completely different.
Hae hae hae hae hae hae haee aeiHey hey hey hey hey hey hey aei
Male
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Male
Thaneera ennaalum kottadho kuthaalamDoesn't Courtallam always shower with water?
Unnala thaandi thaagam theeranumOnly through you must my thirst be quenched.
Paathenae panjangam kettenae aarudamI checked the almanac and asked for astrological predictions;
Thai maasam naama sodi seranumIn the month of Thai, we should unite as a couple.
Rosa mottu enna lesa thottuRosebud, touch me gently,
Nee thaan konju chinna koiya pinjuYou caress me like a tender young guava fruit.
Ippodhum eppodhum sondham vidumoWill our bond ever fade, now or forever?
Male
Anjaaru maasam adiyae un nesamFor five or six months, my dear, your love
Nenjodu pesum malli poo vasamThe scent of jasmine flowers speaks to my heart.
Vaadathaan hae thaakudhu hae aalaiyae thookudhuThe northern cold wind attacks and sweeps me off my feet;
Nee varum raathiri naanoru maadhiriOn the nights you come, I feel completely different.
Hae hae hae hae hae hae haee aeiHey hey hey hey hey hey hey aei
Male
Haei……Hey!...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Kulirkala Megangal' expresses the playful romantic banter and deep longing between two lovers during the cold season. The male protagonist reflects on how his beloved's love and scent have captivated his heart for months, making him feel transformed every time she visits during chilly nights. He humorously boasts about his masculinity while gently accommodating her timid nature, teasingly inviting her to share in the joy of love and togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Anjaaru maasam adiyae un nesam

Repetition of the initial letter 'An' across words ('Anjaaru' / 'adiyae').

Edupugai / Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Anjaaru maasam adiyae un nesam / Nenjodu pesum malli poo vasam

Matching second consonant 'n' in 'Anjaaru' and 'Nenjodu'.

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagaimai)

Sandaiyil naanum singakutty thaan

Comparing himself to a lion cub ('singakutty') and a leaping bull ('kaala') to emphasize courage and strength.

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Trivia

Kulirkala Megangal is a rare mid-1980s Tamil film album. Lyricist Vaali crafted rustic, rhythm-driven folk-pop lyrics capturing rural romance and seasonal imagery.

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