Barla Barla
From Ellam Inbamayyam · 1981
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Ellam Inbamayyam1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Barlaa barlaa barlaa barlaa | Come, come, come, come |
| Tharlaa tharlaa tharlaa tharlaa hach… | Shall I give, shall I give, shall I give, shall I give... hach! |
| Male | |
| Aasa kiliyae barlaa balraa | Oh desire parrot, come, come |
| Sogamae tharlaa tharlaa tharlaa | Shall I give pleasure, shall I give, shall I give |
| Aasa kiliyae barlaa balraa | Oh desire parrot, come, come |
| Sogamae tharlaa tharlaa tharlaa | Shall I give pleasure, shall I give, shall I give |
| Haudhaudhu sogosu yenthaa ododi baa | Yes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running! |
| Haudhaudhu sogosu yenthaa ododi baa | Yes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running! |
| Male | |
| Aasa kiliyae barlaa balraa | Oh desire parrot, come, come |
| Sogamae tharlaa tharlaa tharlaa | Shall I give pleasure, shall I give, shall I give |
| Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa) |
| Thaandhu nakkadiyo | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo) |
| Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa) |
| Thaandhu nakkadiyo | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo) |
| Hachh | Sound effect (Hachh!) |
| Male | |
| Naisaa pesi naa ninna thodavaa thodavaa | Shall I stand speaking sweetly and touch you, touch you? |
| Arugae vandhu nee en mel padavaa padavaa | Will you come close and lean on me, lean on me? |
| Asadaanaalum raajaa en aasai un mel baa baa | Even if you act foolish, king, my desire is on you, come, come! |
| Neenae nannaa roja ini inbam kaanbom paappaa | You are my lovely rose, now let us taste joy, baby! |
| Nee paartha paarvaiyil yesthandhu maadhamaa | How many months has it been since the look you gave me? |
| Naan konda aasaigal endhendhu theerumaa | When will these desires of mine ever be satisfied? |
| Thottaalum pattaalum aasa vandhiruchae hach… | Whether touched or brushed, desire arises, hach... |
| Male | |
| Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa) |
| Thaandhu nakkadiyo | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo) |
| Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa) |
| Thaandhu nakkadiyo | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo) |
| Barlaa barlaa sogamae tharlaa | Come, come, shall I give pleasure |
| Tharlaa tharlaa aasa kiliyae | Shall I give, shall I give, oh desire parrot |
| Male | |
| Sodaa buddi kannaadi paakkum podhae | Just looking at those thick soda-bottle glasses |
| Jariga kullaa azhagukku eedu yaedhu | What can equal the beauty of that zari cap? |
| Asadaa irundhaa nannaa oru raajaavaakku ennae | Even if you are simple, I will treat you like a king |
| Thodavaa naanum ninnaa adhu sogasaa irukkum chinnaa | If I stand and touch you, it will feel so pleasant, little one |
| Naan solla venumaa yaen innum naanamaa | Do I need to spell it out? Why are you still shy? |
| Poo pola maeniyae nee konjum neramae | Your flower-like body as you pamper me... |
| Thottaalum pattaalum aasa vandhiruchae hach… | Whether touched or brushed, desire arises, hach... |
| Male | |
| Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa) |
| Thaandhu nakkadiyo | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo) |
| Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa) |
| Thaandhu nakkadiyo | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo) |
| Male | |
| Aasa kiliyae barlaa balraa | Oh desire parrot, come, come |
| Tharlaa tharlaa sogamae tharlaa | Shall I give, shall I give, shall I give pleasure |
| Haudhaudhu sogosu yenthaa ododi baa | Yes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running! |
| Haudhaudhu sogosu yenthaa ododi baa | Yes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running! |
| Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa) |
| Thaandhu nakkadiyo | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo) |
| Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa) |
| Thaandhu nakkadiyo aa | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo ah) |
| Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa) |
| Thaandhu nakkadiyo aiyo | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo oh dear) |
| Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa thaandhu nakkadiyo | Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa thaandhu nakkadiyo) |
பர்லா பர்லா பர்லா பர்லா
தர்லா தர்லா தர்லா தர்லா ஹச்...
Come, come, come, come
Shall I give, shall I give, shall I give, shall I give... hach!
ஆசக் கிளியே பர்லா பர்லா
சொகமே தர்லா தர்லா தர்லா
ஆசக் கிளியே பர்லா பர்லா
சொகமே தர்லா தர்லா தர்லா
ஹௌதௌது சொகொசு என்தா ஓடோடி பா
ஹௌதௌது சொகொசு என்தா ஓடோடி பா
Oh desire parrot, come, come
Shall I give pleasure, shall I give, shall I give
Oh desire parrot, come, come
Shall I give pleasure, shall I give, shall I give
Yes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running!
Yes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running!
ஆசக் கிளியே பர்லா பர்லா
சொகமே தர்லா தர்லா தர்லா
தாந்து னக்கடி தந்தன்னா
தாந்து னக்கடியோ
தாந்து னக்கடி தந்தன்னா
தாந்து னக்கடியோ
Oh desire parrot, come, come
Shall I give pleasure, shall I give, shall I give
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Sound effect (Hachh!)
நைசா பேசி நா நின்ன தொடவா தொடவா
அருகே வந்து நீ என் மேல் படவா படவா
அசடானாலும் ராஜா என் ஆசை உன் மேல் பா பா
நீனே நன்னா ரோஜா இனி இன்பம் காண்போம் பாப்பா
நீ பார்த்த பார்வையில் எஸ்தந்து மாதமா
நான் கொண்ட ஆசைகள் எந்தெந்து தீருமா
தொட்டாலும் பட்டாலும் ஆச வந்திருச்சே ஹச்...
Shall I stand speaking sweetly and touch you, touch you?
Will you come close and lean on me, lean on me?
Even if you act foolish, king, my desire is on you, come, come!
You are my lovely rose, now let us taste joy, baby!
How many months has it been since the look you gave me?
When will these desires of mine ever be satisfied?
Whether touched or brushed, desire arises, hach...
தாந்து னக்கடி தந்தன்னா
தாந்து னக்கடியோ
தாந்து னக்கடி தந்தன்னா
தாந்து னக்கடியோ
பர்லா பர்லா சொகமே தர்லா
தர்லா தர்லா ஆசக் கிளியே
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Come, come, shall I give pleasure
Shall I give, shall I give, oh desire parrot
சோடா புட்டி கண்ணாடி பாக்கும் போதே
ஜரிகக் குல்லா அழகுக்கு ஈடு ஏது
அசடா இருந்தா நன்னா ஒரு ராஜாவக்கும் என்னே
தொடவா நானும் நின்னா அது சொகசா இருக்கும் சின்னா
நான் சொல்ல வேணுமா ஏன் இன்னும் நாணமா
பூப் போல மேனியே நீ கொஞ்சும் நேரமே
தொட்டாலும் பட்டாலும் ஆச வந்திருச்சோ ஹச்...
Just looking at those thick soda-bottle glasses
What can equal the beauty of that zari cap?
Even if you are simple, I will treat you like a king
If I stand and touch you, it will feel so pleasant, little one
Do I need to spell it out? Why are you still shy?
Your flower-like body as you pamper me...
Whether touched or brushed, desire arises, hach...
தாந்து னக்கடி தந்தன்னா
தாந்து னக்கடியோ
தாந்து னக்கடி தந்தன்னா
தாந்து னக்கடியோ
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
ஆசக் கிளியே பர்லா பர்லா
தர்லா தர்லா சொகமே தர்லா
ஹௌதௌது சொகொசு என்தா ஓடோடி பா
ஹௌதௌது சொகொசு என்தா ஓடோடி பா
தாந்து னக்கடி தந்தன்னா
தாந்து னக்கடியோ
தாந்து னக்கடி தந்தன்னா
தாந்து னக்கடியோ ஆ
தாந்து னக்கடி தந்தன்னா
தாந்து னக்கடியா அய்யோ
தாந்து னக்கடி தந்தன்னா தாந்து னக்கடியோ
Oh desire parrot, come, come
Shall I give, shall I give, shall I give pleasure
Yes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running!
Yes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running!
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo ah)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo oh dear)
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Barlaa barlaa barlaa barlaa
Come, come, come, come
Tharlaa tharlaa tharlaa tharlaa hach…
Shall I give, shall I give, shall I give, shall I give... hach!
Aasa kiliyae barlaa balraa
Oh desire parrot, come, come
Sogamae tharlaa tharlaa tharlaa
Shall I give pleasure, shall I give, shall I give
Aasa kiliyae barlaa balraa
Oh desire parrot, come, come
Sogamae tharlaa tharlaa tharlaa
Shall I give pleasure, shall I give, shall I give
Haudhaudhu sogosu yenthaa ododi baa
Yes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running!
Haudhaudhu sogosu yenthaa ododi baa
Yes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running!
Aasa kiliyae barlaa balraa
Oh desire parrot, come, come
Sogamae tharlaa tharlaa tharlaa
Shall I give pleasure, shall I give, shall I give
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyo
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyo
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Hachh
Sound effect (Hachh!)
Naisaa pesi naa ninna thodavaa thodavaa
Shall I stand speaking sweetly and touch you, touch you?
Arugae vandhu nee en mel padavaa padavaa
Will you come close and lean on me, lean on me?
Asadaanaalum raajaa en aasai un mel baa baa
Even if you act foolish, king, my desire is on you, come, come!
Neenae nannaa roja ini inbam kaanbom paappaa
You are my lovely rose, now let us taste joy, baby!
Nee paartha paarvaiyil yesthandhu maadhamaa
How many months has it been since the look you gave me?
Naan konda aasaigal endhendhu theerumaa
When will these desires of mine ever be satisfied?
Thottaalum pattaalum aasa vandhiruchae hach…
Whether touched or brushed, desire arises, hach...
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyo
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyo
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Barlaa barlaa sogamae tharlaa
Come, come, shall I give pleasure
Tharlaa tharlaa aasa kiliyae
Shall I give, shall I give, oh desire parrot
Sodaa buddi kannaadi paakkum podhae
Just looking at those thick soda-bottle glasses
Jariga kullaa azhagukku eedu yaedhu
What can equal the beauty of that zari cap?
Asadaa irundhaa nannaa oru raajaavaakku ennae
Even if you are simple, I will treat you like a king
Thodavaa naanum ninnaa adhu sogasaa irukkum chinnaa
If I stand and touch you, it will feel so pleasant, little one
Naan solla venumaa yaen innum naanamaa
Do I need to spell it out? Why are you still shy?
Poo pola maeniyae nee konjum neramae
Your flower-like body as you pamper me...
Thottaalum pattaalum aasa vandhiruchae hach…
Whether touched or brushed, desire arises, hach...
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyo
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyo
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Aasa kiliyae barlaa balraa
Oh desire parrot, come, come
Tharlaa tharlaa sogamae tharlaa
Shall I give, shall I give, shall I give pleasure
Haudhaudhu sogosu yenthaa ododi baa
Yes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running!
Haudhaudhu sogosu yenthaa ododi baa
Yes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running!
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyo
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyo aa
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo ah)
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyo aiyo
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo oh dear)
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa thaandhu nakkadiyo
Rhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from Ellam Inbamayyam (1981) is a playful, energetic romantic folk dance track featuring colloquial Kannada-Tamil hybrid slang ('Barlaa' meaning 'shall I come', 'Haudhaudhu' meaning 'yes yes'). The song expresses humorous and flirtatious romantic teasing between partners, celebrating affectionate courtship, comical charm, and mutual desire.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition (Edukku/Adukku)
“Barlaa barlaa barlaa barlaa”
Repetition of words like 'Barlaa' and 'Tharlaa' at the start of lines creates a lively, rhythmic folk cadence.
Simile (Upamai)
“Poo pola maeniyae nee konjum neramae”
'Poo pola maeniyae' compares the soft body of the lover to a delicate flower.
Onomatopoeia (Oli-kkurippu)
“Thottaalum pattaalum aasa vandhiruchae hach…”
Incorporation of playful vocal sounds like 'Hachh' and folk rhythm fills 'Thaandhu nakkadi' adds theatrical and comedic flavor.
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Trivia
The song blends Kannada vocabulary (Barlaa, Haudhaudhu, Sogosu) into Tamil folk lyrics, tailored specifically for Kamal Haasan's comical characterization in the film Ellam Inbamayyam directed by G. N. Rangarajan, with music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.
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