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Lyrics & meaning

Chinnanjirusu Idha Konjam

From Endravathu Oru Naal (1986) · 1986

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
Uma Ramanan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Endravathu Oru Naal (1986)1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Chinnanjirusu idha konjam urasaYoung and delicate, rub this a little bit
Puththam pudhusu en peru sarasuBrand new and fresh, my name is Sarasu
Akkam pakkam yaarumillaThere is nobody around us
Vetkkappattaal laabam illaThere is no gain in feeling shy
Akkam pakkam yaarumillaThere is nobody around us
Vetkkappattaal laabam illaThere is no gain in feeling shy
Female
Aalaagi maasam ippo paththaachchuIt has been ten months since I came of age
Aasa mael aasa vachcha adhilae adhilaeDesire piled upon desire in that duration
Female
Chinnanjirusu idha konjam urasaYoung and delicate, rub this a little bit
Puththam pudhusu en peru sarasuBrand new and fresh, my name is Sarasu
Female
Aadaatha aattam aada maelmoochch vaanguthuDancing unperformed dances, I am catching my breath
Aambulla paakkumpothu thannaalae yaenguthuWhen seeing a man, my heart yearns on its own
Aadaatha aattam aada maelmoochch vaanguthuDancing unperformed dances, I am catching my breath
Aambulla paakkumpothu thannaalae yaenguthuWhen seeing a man, my heart yearns on its own
Female
Kattikkolla ottikkollaTo embrace and to cling tightly
Kanniponnu ennuthuThis young maiden longs for
Kannam rendum muththam kettuBoth cheeks ask for a kiss
Ennennammo pannuthuAnd do all kinds of wondrous things
Kaamboda poovai killu medhuvaa medhuvaaPluck the flower with its stem, slowly and gently
Female
Chinnanjirusu idha konjam urasaYoung and delicate, rub this a little bit
Puththam pudhusu en peru sarasuBrand new and fresh, my name is Sarasu
Akkam pakkam yaarumillaThere is nobody around us
Vetkkappattaal laabam illaThere is no gain in feeling shy
Aalaagi maasam ippo paththaachchuIt has been ten months since I came of age
Aasa mael aasa vachcha adhilae adhilaeDesire piled upon desire in that duration
Male
Singaari darling vaadiCome here, beautiful darling
My name is romeoMy name is Romeo
Needhaandi chinna veeduYou are my second home
That is my ideaThat is my idea
My name is romeoMy name is Romeo
Needhaandi chinna veeduYou are my second home
That is my ideaThat is my idea
Female
Thammaathundu katta paiyaa chinna veedu thevaiyaaHey tiny short guy, do you really need a second home?
Aasa machchaan neeyum enna pattaa poda vaariyaaDear sweet lover, are you coming to claim your rights over me?
Kaamboda poovai killu medhuvaa medhuvaaPluck the flower with its stem, slowly and gently
Female
Chinnanjirusu idha konjam urasaYoung and delicate, rub this a little bit
Puththam pudhusu en peru sarasuBrand new and fresh, my name is Sarasu
Akkam pakkam yaarumillaThere is nobody around us
Vetkkappattaal laabam illaThere is no gain in feeling shy
Aalaagi maasam ippo paththaachchuIt has been ten months since I came of age
Aasa mael aasa vachcha adhilae adhilaeDesire piled upon desire in that duration
Female
Chinnanjirusu idha konjam urasaYoung and delicate, rub this a little bit
Puththam pudhusu en peru sarasuBrand new and fresh, my name is Sarasu

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful track from the 1986 film Endravathu Oru Naal features an alluring conversation between a woman named Sarasu and a suitor playing Romeo. Sarasu expresses her youth, blooming desires, and eagerness for romance in a secretive setting away from prying eyes. The male character responds with romantic flirtations, while she humorously teases him about his stature before inviting his affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Aetukai (Second letter rhyme)

Akkam pakkam yaarumilla / Vetkkappattaal laabam illa

The second consonant sound matches across lines, creating rhythmic harmony.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Chinnanjirusu idha konjam urasa / Puththam pudhusu en peru sarasu

Repetition of initial consonant sounds enhancing the song flow.

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)

Kaamboda poovai killu medhuvaa medhuvaa

Doubling words to emphasize gentle and continuous action.

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Trivia

The lyrics were penned by Muthulingam, an acclaimed Tamil lyricist and former Poet Laureate of Tamil Nadu, known for blending folk rhythms with romantic banter in 1980s Tamil cinema tracks.

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