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Lyrics & meaning

Elanthaari Reprise

From Maaveeran Kittu · 2016

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singer
Sniti Mishra
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Maaveeran Kittu2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Elanthaari sollu enna venumYoung man, tell me what you want
Tharuvenae nenja alli naanumI will scoop up my heart and give it to you
Una paathaa mallu katta thonumSeeing you makes me want to wrestle playfully
Odhungaama othu kollu podhumDon't step aside, just agree with me, that is enough
Verasaa thodavaa muzhusaa kedavaaShould I touch you quickly, or spoil you completely?
Nerungaama dhoora ninnae nellu kuthaadhaDon't stand far away without coming close to pound paddy
Female
Elanthaari sollu enna venumYoung man, tell me what you want
Tharuvenae nenja alli naanumI will scoop up my heart and give it to you
Una paathaa mallu katta thonumSeeing you makes me want to wrestle playfully
Odhungaama othu kollu podhumDon't step aside, just agree with me, that is enough
Female
Onna enakku romba pudikkumI like you very much
Solluradha keluListen to what I say
Kannu muzhichaa onna nenachuWhen I am awake, thinking of you
Suthudhu en kaaluMy feet keep wandering around
Kothu kari pola neeyum yenWhy do you, like minced meat,
Enna koda saaikkuraTilt and slice me into pieces?
Vekkayila thooral maadhiriLike a shower of rain in the scorching heat
Nekkuruga paakkuraYou look at me with a melting gaze
Karuvaatta paathaa vattam podum kaakkaLike a crow circling over dried fish
Adhu pola thaanae onna serum vaazhkkaOur lives are bound to come together just like that
Manasaala yena neeyum manja kulikka vaiyiMake me bathe in turmeric in your heart
Female
Elanthaari sollu enna venumYoung man, tell me what you want
Tharuvenae nenja alli naanumI will scoop up my heart and give it to you
Female
Nenja polandhu ulla irukkumOpening up my chest, inside
Onna nidham paappenI will look at you every single day
Uchanthalaiyil ammi araikkumGrinding a millstone on the crown of the head
Mutham ida kaeppenI will ask you for such an intense kiss
Methaiyila thoongidaama neeWithout just sleeping on the bed
Vithaigala kaattiduShow me all your loving tricks
Kaiyil ulla raegai thaeiyanumThe palm lines on our hands should wear off
Katti kolla paathiduMake sure to wrap me in a tight embrace
Unakkaaga thaanae uppu puli kaaramOnly for your sake, all the salt, sour, and spice,
Odhukkaama vaangi thingudhu en dhaegamMy body accepts and eats without rejecting
Thala vaazha yela pottu thanni thelichu vaiyiLay down a fresh banana leaf and sprinkle water on it
Female
Elanthaari sollu enna venumYoung man, tell me what you want
Tharuvenae nenja alli naanumI will scoop up my heart and give it to you
Una paathaa mallu katta thonumSeeing you makes me want to wrestle playfully
Odhungaama othu kollu podhumDon't step aside, just agree with me, that is enough
Verasaa thodavaa muzhusaa kedavaaShould I touch you quickly, or spoil you completely?
Nerungaama dhoora ninnae nellu kuthaadhaDon't stand far away without coming close to pound paddy

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Elanthaari' is a vibrant, flirtatious folk romantic track sung from the perspective of a young woman passionately in love with her beloved. She playfully invites him to speak his heart, promising to give him her whole self without hesitation. She expresses her playful urge to get closer and embrace him, chiding him affectionately for keeping his distance. Throughout the track, the lyrics utilize rich, native rural imagery—such as rainfall during extreme heat, crows circling dried fish, and preparing a traditional feast on a plantain leaf—to illustrate her intense physical and emotional longing. It captures the charm of rural Tamil romance, blending earthy banter with a deep commitment to a shared future.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Vekkayila thooral maadhiri / Nekkuruga paakkura

Compares his warm, tender look to a sudden rain shower during hot weather.

Folk Metaphor (Naattupura Uvamai)

Karuvaatta paathaa vattam podum kaakka / Adhu pola thaanae onna serum vaazhkka

Uses the vivid image of a crow circling dried fish to represent inevitable attraction and coming together.

Monnai / Rhyme Scheme

Elanthaari sollu enna venum / Tharuvenae nenja alli naanum

Initial and end rhymes used across adjacent lines ('venum' and 'naanum') creating a rhythmic folk cadence.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navorchi)

Uchanthalaiyil ammi araikkum / Mutham ida kaeppen

Exaggerating affection by describing a kiss as heavy as grinding a millstone on top of the head.

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Trivia

'Elanthaari' was composed by D. Imman for the 2016 period film 'Maaveeran Kittu', directed by Suseenthiran and starring Vishnu Vishal and Sri Divya. Written by Yugabharathi, the song features vocals by Pujarini and D. Imman, showcasing authentic Kongu-region Tamil dialect and traditional folk rhythms.

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