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Lyrics & meaning

Endhan Kairasi

From Kallukkul Eeram · 1980

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Kallukkul Eeram1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Laa… lalallaa lalal laalla laa… laalla laa…Laa… lalallaa lalal laalla laa… laalla laa…
Pabappaa… paappa pabappaa…Pabappaa… paappa pabappaa…
Pabappaa… paappa pabappaa…Pabappaa… paappa pabappaa…
Female
Endhan kai raasi paarungalaeLook at the good fortune in my hands!
Nalla kaalam vaarungalaeWelcome the good times!
Idhu paerinba saevai ini vaerenna thaevaiThis is a service of supreme bliss, what else is needed now?
Naan saamandhip poovallavoAm I not a marigold flower?
Female
Endhan kai raasi paarungalae hahahaaLook at the good fortune in my hands, ha ha ha!
Nalla kaalam vaarungalaeWelcome the good times!
Idhu paerinba saevai ini vaerenna thaevaiThis is a service of supreme bliss, what else is needed now?
Naan saamandhip poovallavoAm I not a marigold flower?
Female
Andhiyil mandhiram katraval hahahahaThe one who learned magical spells in the dusk, ha ha ha!
Achaththai vetkaththai vittavalThe one who cast away fear and bashfulness,
Manmadha pattangal petravalThe one who earned titles from Cupid himself,
Ennai paar paar puriyum hahahahaLook at me, look at me and you will understand, ha ha ha!
Female
Andhiyil mandhiram katraval hahahahaThe one who learned magical spells in the dusk, ha ha ha!
Achaththai vetkaththai vittavalThe one who cast away fear and bashfulness,
Manmadha pattangal petravalThe one who earned titles from Cupid himself,
Ennai paar paar puriyumLook at me, look at me and you will understand,
Ingu vaa vaa theriyumCome here, come here and you will know!
Female
Vinnil irundhu unnai ninaindhuThinking of you from the heavens above,
Vandha virundhu mella arundhuSavor slowly this feast that has arrived!
Female
Endhan kai raasi paarungalaeLook at the good fortune in my hands!
Nalla kaalam vaarungalaeWelcome the good times!
Idhu paerinba saevai ini vaerenna thaevaiThis is a service of supreme bliss, what else is needed now?
Naan saamandhip poovallavoAm I not a marigold flower?
Female
Sandhana kudangal eduththuCarrying pots filled with fragrant sandalwood paste,
Sandhikka sandhikka azhaiththuInviting you to meet time and time again,
Vandhaval sorgaththil pidiththuShe who arrived and caught hold of heavenly bliss,
Ammammaa naan sollavo hahahahaOh my, shall I describe it all? Ha ha ha!
Female
Sandhana kudangal eduththuCarrying pots filled with fragrant sandalwood paste,
Sandhikka sandhikka azhaiththuInviting you to meet time and time again,
Vandhaval sorgatthil pidiththuShe who arrived and caught hold of heavenly bliss,
Ammammaa naan sollavo hahahahaOh my, shall I describe it all? Ha ha ha!
Acham yaen vaa mella vaaWhy fear? Come, come slowly,
Female
Undhan viragam indru vilagumYour pangs of longing will vanish today,
Endhan sarasam mella puriyumMy playful romance will slowly unfold to you!
Female
Endhan kai raasi paarungalaeLook at the good fortune in my hands!
Nalla kaalam vaarungalaeWelcome the good times!
Idhu paerinba saevai ini vaerenna thaevaiThis is a service of supreme bliss, what else is needed now?
Naan saamandhip poovallavo hahahahaAm I not a marigold flower? Ha ha ha!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Endhan Kai Raasi Paarungalae' is an alluring, playful, and sensuous song from the 1980 film Kallukkul Eeram. The lead character beckons her lover, presenting herself as a charming bringer of good luck ('kai raasi') and comparing herself to a vibrant marigold flower ('saamandhip poo'). She sheds all bashfulness and fear, boasting of her mastery in the arts of love and twilight romance. Throughout the track, the emotional tone is seductive and celebratory. She promises to relieve her lover's yearning and pain, framing her romantic advances as a divine feast sent from the heavens and a service of supreme pleasure. The lyrics use imagery of sandalwood paste and heavenly joy to create an atmosphere of irresistible temptation and playful intimacy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (Rhyming End Words)

Andhiyil mandhiram katraval / Achaththai vetkaththai vittaval / Manmadha pattangal petraval

The words 'katraval', 'vittaval', and 'petraval' end with the same rhythmic suffix (-aval), creating a musical rhyme scheme.

Metaphor

Naan saamandhip poovallavo

The singer metaphorically compares herself to a marigold flower ('saamandhip poo') to signify fresh beauty and charm.

Metaphor

Vandha virundhu mella arundhu

The romantic encounter/sensual presence is compared to a delicious 'virundhu' (feast) to be savored slowly.

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)

Ennai paar paar puriyum / Ingu vaa vaa theriyum

The repetition of 'paar paar' (look look) and 'vaa vaa' (come come) emphasizes playful urgency and seduction.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Sandhana kudangal eduththu / Sandhikka sandhikka azhaiththu

The repetition of the 'Sa' sound at the beginning of consecutive lines provides internal melodic harmony.

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Trivia

The movie 'Kallukkul Eeram' (1980) was directed by veteran filmmaker P. Bharathiraja, who also played a lead role alongside Vijayakanth. The music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by his younger brother Gangai Amaran. The song features S. Janaki's signature expressive giggles and vocal inflections, which became a hallmark of her seductive tracks during the late 70s and 80s.

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