- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha Mohan
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Movie name
- Thavasi
- Movie release year
- 2001
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ey dhesingu raja dhaan
Unakku ippa thedhi vakka vandhaarae
Ey thennaattu suriyandhaan
Unakku ippa maalai ida vandhaarae
Adi pacharusi padhinaarae
Unna ippa ponga vakka poraarae
Un kannukuli orathila
Mutham ittu kappal vida poraarae
Ora kannaal
Unna alla poraan
Otha poovaa
Unna killa poraan
Ey dhesingu raja dhaan
Unakku ippa thedhi vakka vandhaarae
Ey thennaattu suriyandhaan
Unakku ippa maalai ida vandhaarae
Adi pacharusi padhinaarae
Unna ippa ponga vakka poraarae
Un kannukuli orathila
Mutham ittu kappal vida poraarae
Ora kannaal
Unna alla poraan
Otha poovaa
Unna killa poraan
Shai shai shai shai
Kenji kenji naanum pesa
Minji minji neeyum pesa
Pesaadhu pechu eppa pesa…
Anji anji naanum paarkka
Kenji kenji neeyum paarkka
Paarkkaatha paarva oorum paarkka
Ey valaiyaama
Thanthan irukkumaa
Ooraiyaama thairum kidaikkumaa
Alaiyaama manasu adangumaa
Nee vaamaa
Oorukkaama
Thangam oorugumaa
Sethukkaama sirppam sirikkumaa
Ketkaama pennmai koodukkumaa
Po maamaa
Kenda meenai kindal panni
Paarkkaathae
Kokku mookku sumaa vandhum
Pogaathae
Ey dhesingu raja dhaan
Enakku ippa thedhi vakka vandhaarae
Ey thennaattu suriyandhaan
Enakku ippa maalai ida vandhaarae
Thottu thottu kaiya thottu
Anga thottu ingae thottu
Pennaagi ponen thookkam kettu
Suttu suttu theeyaa suttu
Neththi pottu nenjil pattu
Aanaagi ponen aasa pattu-eyy
Kurunji poo
Kathava saaththumaa
Vandukku veli podumaa
Venaanu solla mudiyumaa
Po maamaa
Adiyaathi
Aasai paaramaa
Idhu yena aadi maasamaa
Kaveri karaiyil nirkkumaa
Vaa sumaa
Kaanji patta kaasi pattu
Minjaathae
Unn ninappil yen ninappu
Thonaathae
Ey dhesingu raja dhaan
Unakku ippa thedhi vakka vandhaarae
Ey thennaattu suriyandhaan
Unakku ippa maalai ida vandhaarae
Adi pacharusi padhinaarae
Unna ippa ponga vakka poraarae
Un kannukuli orathila
Mutham ittu kappal vida poraarae
Ora kannaal
Unna alla poraan
Otha poovaa
Unna killa poraan
Haha haha haa..
Haha haha haha
Haha haha haa..
Haha haha haha
Hey, King Desingu himself
has come to fix your wedding date!
Hey, the sun of the southern land
has come to place a garland around your neck!
Hey sweet sixteen, fresh and pure as raw rice,
he is going to make you overflow like sweet Pongal!
Right by the dimple on your cheek,
he is going to kiss you and float a boat!
With just a sideways glance,
he is going to scoop you up in his arms!
Like a single fresh flower,
he is going to gently pluck you!
Hey, King Desingu himself
has come to fix your wedding date!
Hey, the sun of the southern land
has come to place a garland around your neck!
Hey sweet sixteen, fresh and pure as raw rice,
he is going to make you overflow like sweet Pongal!
Right by the dimple on your cheek,
he is going to kiss you and float a boat!
With just a sideways glance,
he is going to scoop you up in his arms!
Like a single fresh flower,
he is going to gently pluck you!
Shai, shai, shai, shai!
While I keep pleading and trying to talk,
and you keep talking so proudly,
when will we finally speak the unspoken words?
While I look at you so timidly,
and you look back at me pleadingly,
the whole town is watching this secret exchange!
Hey, without a gentle curve,
can an elephant's tusk exist?
Without curdling the milk, can you get yogurt?
Without wandering first, can the heart find peace?
Just come to me, girl!
Without the heat of fire,
will pure gold ever melt?
Without being sculpted, will a statue ever smile?
Without being asked, will a woman give her love?
Go on, mister!
Teasing this carp fish,
do not keep staring!
A crane's beak never strikes
and leaves empty-handed!
Hey, King Desingu himself
has come to fix a wedding date for me!
Hey, the sun of the southern land
has come to place a garland around my neck!
Touching me softly, holding my hands,
touching me here and touching me there,
I lost my sleep and truly became a woman!
Scorching me like a burning flame,
when the bindi on your forehead pressed into my chest,
filled with yearning, I truly became a man, hey!
Does the rare Kurinji flower
ever shut its doors?
Does it put up a fence against the honeybee?
Can it ever say no?
Go on, mister!
Oh my goodness!
Is desire really such a heavy burden?
Is this the flooding monsoon month of Aadi?
Will the river Cauvery ever stay confined to its banks?
Just come to me!
Rich Kanchi silk can never outshine
the fine silk of Kasi!
When I am lost in thoughts of you,
no other thought can ever cross my mind!
Hey, King Desingu himself
has come to fix your wedding date!
Hey, the sun of the southern land
has come to place a garland around your neck!
Hey sweet sixteen, fresh and pure as raw rice,
he is going to make you overflow like sweet Pongal!
Right by the dimple on your cheek,
he is going to kiss you and float a boat!
With just a sideways glance,
he is going to scoop you up in his arms!
Like a single fresh flower,
he is going to gently pluck you!
Haha haha ha...
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Haha haha ha...
Haha haha haha
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful duet features a hero and heroine expressing their deep affection and desire for each other as they look forward to their upcoming union. Using colorful folk imagery and romantic banter, the groom is heroically likened to King Desingu and the southern sun, while the bride is praised for her purity and grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Ey dhesingu raja dhaan / Ey thennaattu suriyandhaan”
Comparing the hero to 'Desingu Raja' (a legendary heroic king) and 'Thennaattu Suriyan' (Sun of the southern land) to emphasize his regal charm.
Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Ey valaiyaama / Ooraiyaama thairum kidaikkumaa / Alaiyaama manasu adangumaa”
Matching second consonants across consecutive lines (valaiyaama / ooraiyaama / alaiyaama).
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Kenji kenji naanum pesa / Minji minji neeyum pesa”
Repetition of words like 'Kenji kenji', 'Minji minji', 'Thottu thottu' for rhythmic emphasis.
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Trivia
Composed by Vidyasagar for the 2001 hit film 'Thavasi', this popular celebration song was rendered by legendary singers S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and Sujatha Mohan.
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