Enn Raathukkam
From Enga Chinna Rasa · 1987
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Details
- Enga Chinna Rasa1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| En raathookkam pochu… | My night's sleep is gone... |
| Male | |
| En raathookkam pochu… | My night's sleep is gone... |
| Ravikkaiyum saelaiyum paayaachu | The blouse and saree became the bedsheet. |
| Male | |
| Paala kudichen sembodu | I drank milk from a brass pot, |
| Paadam padichen thembodu | I learned my lesson with full courage. |
| Konjam nadukkamum thayakkamum | A bit of trembling and hesitation |
| Thodakkathil irundhuchu | Was there right at the beginning, |
| Thoda thoda sariyaachu | As I kept touching her, it all became fine. |
| Male | |
| En raathookkam pochu… | My night's sleep is gone... |
| Ravikkaiyum saelaiyum paayaachu | The blouse and saree became the bedsheet. |
| Male | |
| Kattililae sattham kekkumunnu | Fearing the bed would make a creaking noise, |
| Oru pattu paaya keezhae virichen | I spread out a silk mat on the floor. |
| Male | |
| Kaalu mettiyilae vandha sathathilae | Hearing the tinkling sound of her toe-rings, |
| Enga appan aathaa kannu muzhichaa | My mother and father woke up! |
| Male | |
| Kattililae sattham kekkumunnu | Fearing the bed would make a creaking noise, |
| Oru pattu paaya keezhae virichen | I spread out a silk mat on the floor. |
| Kaalu mettiyilae vandha sathathilae | Hearing the tinkling sound of her toe-rings, |
| Enga appan aathaa kannu muzhichaa | My mother and father woke up! |
| Male | |
| Anna kili alli kodi thulli kudhichaa | That parrot-like girl, slender as a creeper, leaped in joy. |
| Konjam andha pakkam indha pakkam | Slightly to that side, and then to this side, |
| Yengi maraichaa | She yearned and hid herself. |
| Male | |
| Yaethi vecha nei vilakka oodhi anachen | I blew out the lit ghee lamp. |
| Ava vekka pattu etti nikka vaari anachen | As she stood away shyly, I pulled and embraced her. |
| Ada saeva kozhi koovi kooda kummaalam thaan | Ah, even the rooster crowed in utter excitement! |
| Male | |
| En raathookkam pochu… | My night's sleep is gone... |
| Ravikkaiyum saelaiyum paayaachu | The blouse and saree became the bedsheet. |
| Male | |
| Paala kudichen sembodu | I drank milk from a brass pot, |
| Paadam padichen thembodu | I learned my lesson with full courage. |
| Konjam nadukkamum thayakkamum | A bit of trembling and hesitation |
| Thodakkathil irundhuchu | Was there right at the beginning, |
| Thoda thoda sariyaachu | As I kept touching her, it all became fine. |
| Male | |
| En raathookkam pochu… | My night's sleep is gone... |
| Ravikkaiyum saelaiyum paayaachu | The blouse and saree became the bedsheet. |
| Male | |
| Chinna ponnu enna vitturunnu | Saying 'I am a young girl, leave me alone', |
| Ava saelaiya thaan thaedi pudichaa | She searched for her saree to cover herself. |
| Male | |
| Paavamunnu naanum vittiruppen | Out of pity, I might have let her go, |
| Aanaa buthi kettu thaavi pudichen | But losing my self-control, I pounced and grabbed her! |
| Male | |
| Chinna ponnu enna vitturunnu | Saying 'I am a young girl, leave me alone', |
| Ava saelaiya thaan thaedi pudichaa | She searched for her saree to cover herself. |
| Paavamunnu naanum vittiruppen | Out of pity, I might have let her go, |
| Aanaa buthi kettu thaavi pudichen | But losing my self-control, I pounced and grabbed her! |
| Male | |
| Jallikkattu kaalaiya pol thulli kudhichen | I leaped forward like a wild Jallikattu bull. |
| Ava appappaannu ammammaannu | She screamed 'Appappa!' and 'Ammamma!' |
| Kaththi tholachaa | Losing her breath with cries! |
| Male | |
| Kokkarikkum konda chaeval vittu vidumaa | Will a proud crowing rooster back down? |
| Andha petta kozhi sathatthukku kattu padumaa | Will it yield to the squeaks of a hen? |
| Andha nerathula soora puli naan thaandaa | At that moment, I was a ferocious tiger, my friend! |
| Male | |
| En raathookkam pochu… | My night's sleep is gone... |
| Ravikkaiyum saelaiyum paayaachu | The blouse and saree became the bedsheet. |
| Male | |
| Paala kudichen sembodu | I drank milk from a brass pot, |
| Paadam padichen thembodu | I learned my lesson with full courage. |
| Konjam nadukkamum thayakkamum | A bit of trembling and hesitation |
| Thodakkathil irundhuchu | Was there right at the beginning, |
| Thoda thoda sariyaachu | As I kept touching her, it all became fine. |
| Male | |
| En raathookkam pochu… | My night's sleep is gone... |
| Ravikkaiyum saelaiyum paayaachu | The blouse and saree became the bedsheet. |
என் ராத்தூக்கம் போச்சு.......
My night's sleep is gone...
என் ராத்தூக்கம் போச்சு.......
ராத்திரி நேரம் பகலாச்சு
My night's sleep is gone...
The blouse and saree became the bedsheet.
பாட நினைச்சேன் அப்போது
பாட்டப் புடிச்சேன் இப்போது
கொஞ்சம் நடுக்கமும் தயக்கம்
தொடக்கத்தில் இருந்துச்சு
தொடத் தொட சரியாச்சு
I drank milk from a brass pot,
I learned my lesson with full courage.
A bit of trembling and hesitation
Was there right at the beginning,
As I kept touching her, it all became fine.
என் ராத்தூக்கம் போச்சு.......
ராத்திரி நேரம் பகலாச்சு
My night's sleep is gone...
The blouse and saree became the bedsheet.
கட்டிலிலே சத்தம் கேட்குமுன்னு
ஒரு பட்டுப் பாயை கீழ விரிச்சேன்
Fearing the bed would make a creaking noise,
I spread out a silk mat on the floor.
காலு மெட்டியிலே வந்த சத்தத்திலே
எங்க அப்பன் ஆத்தா கண் முழிச்சா
Hearing the tinkling sound of her toe-rings,
My mother and father woke up!
கட்டிலிலே சத்தம் கேட்குமுன்னு
ஒரு பட்டுப் பாயை கீழ விரிச்சேன்
காலு மெட்டியிலே வந்த சத்தத்திலே
எங்க அப்பன் ஆத்தா கண் முழிச்சா
Fearing the bed would make a creaking noise,
I spread out a silk mat on the floor.
Hearing the tinkling sound of her toe-rings,
My mother and father woke up!
அன்னக்கிளி அல்லிக்கொடி
துள்ளி குதிச்சா
கொஞ்சம் அந்தப்பக்கம் இந்தப்பக்கம்
ஏங்கி மறைச்சா
That parrot-like girl, slender as a creeper, leaped in joy.
Slightly to that side, and then to this side,
She yearned and hid herself.
ஏத்தி வச்ச நெய் விளக்க
ஊதி அணைச்சேன்
அவ வெக்கப்பட்டு எட்டி நிக்க
வாரி அணைச்சேன்
அட சேவக்கோழி கூவிக் கூட
கும்மாளம்தான்
I blew out the lit ghee lamp.
As she stood away shyly, I pulled and embraced her.
Ah, even the rooster crowed in utter excitement!
என் ராத்தூக்கம் போச்சு.......
ராத்திரி நேரம் பகலாச்சு
My night's sleep is gone...
The blouse and saree became the bedsheet.
பாட நினைச்சேன் அப்போது
பாட்டப் புடிச்சேன் இப்போது
கொஞ்சம் நடுக்கமும் தயக்கம்
தொடக்கத்தில் இருந்துச்சு
தொடத் தொட சரியாச்சு
I drank milk from a brass pot,
I learned my lesson with full courage.
A bit of trembling and hesitation
Was there right at the beginning,
As I kept touching her, it all became fine.
என் ராத்தூக்கம் போச்சு.......
ராத்திரி நேரம் பகலாச்சு....ஊ......
My night's sleep is gone...
The blouse and saree became the bedsheet.
சின்னப்பொண்ணு என்ன விட்டுருன்னு
அவ சேலையத்தான் தேடிப் பிடிச்சா
Saying 'I am a young girl, leave me alone',
She searched for her saree to cover herself.
பாவமுன்னு நானும் விட்டிருப்பேன்
ஆனா புத்திக் கெட்டு தாவிப் புடிச்சேன்
Out of pity, I might have let her go,
But losing my self-control, I pounced and grabbed her!
சின்னப்பொண்ணு என்ன விட்டுருன்னு
அவ சேலையத்தான் தேடிப் பிடிச்சா
பாவமுன்னு நானும் விட்டிருப்பேன்
ஆனா புத்திக் கெட்டு தாவிப் புடிச்சேன்
Saying 'I am a young girl, leave me alone',
She searched for her saree to cover herself.
Out of pity, I might have let her go,
But losing my self-control, I pounced and grabbed her!
கையத்தொட்டும் காலத்தொட்டும்
கெஞ்சி தவிச்சா
அட அப்பக்கூட
என் மனசு விட்டுதல்லையே
I leaped forward like a wild Jallikattu bull.
She screamed 'Appappa!' and 'Ammamma!'
Losing her breath with cries!
கொக்கரிக்கும் கொண்டச்சேவல்
விட்டுவிடுமா
அந்த பெட்டக்கோழி சத்தத்துக்கு
கட்டுப்படுமா
அந்த ராகத்தில சூரப்புலி நான்தாண்டா
Will a proud crowing rooster back down?
Will it yield to the squeaks of a hen?
At that moment, I was a ferocious tiger, my friend!
என் ராத்தூக்கம் போச்சு.......
ராத்திரி நேரம் பகலாச்சு
My night's sleep is gone...
The blouse and saree became the bedsheet.
பாட நினைச்சேன் அப்போது
பாட்டப் புடிச்சேன் இப்போது
கொஞ்சம் நடுக்கமும் தயக்கம்
தொடக்கத்தில் இருந்துச்சு
தொடத் தொட சரியாச்சு
I drank milk from a brass pot,
I learned my lesson with full courage.
A bit of trembling and hesitation
Was there right at the beginning,
As I kept touching her, it all became fine.
என் ராத்தூக்கம் போச்சு.......
ராத்திரி நேரம் பகலாச்சு
My night's sleep is gone...
The blouse and saree became the bedsheet.
En raathookkam pochu…
My night's sleep is gone...
En raathookkam pochu…
My night's sleep is gone...
Ravikkaiyum saelaiyum paayaachu
The blouse and saree became the bedsheet.
Paala kudichen sembodu
I drank milk from a brass pot,
Paadam padichen thembodu
I learned my lesson with full courage.
Konjam nadukkamum thayakkamum
A bit of trembling and hesitation
Thodakkathil irundhuchu
Was there right at the beginning,
Thoda thoda sariyaachu
As I kept touching her, it all became fine.
En raathookkam pochu…
My night's sleep is gone...
Ravikkaiyum saelaiyum paayaachu
The blouse and saree became the bedsheet.
Kattililae sattham kekkumunnu
Fearing the bed would make a creaking noise,
Oru pattu paaya keezhae virichen
I spread out a silk mat on the floor.
Kaalu mettiyilae vandha sathathilae
Hearing the tinkling sound of her toe-rings,
Enga appan aathaa kannu muzhichaa
My mother and father woke up!
Kattililae sattham kekkumunnu
Fearing the bed would make a creaking noise,
Oru pattu paaya keezhae virichen
I spread out a silk mat on the floor.
Kaalu mettiyilae vandha sathathilae
Hearing the tinkling sound of her toe-rings,
Enga appan aathaa kannu muzhichaa
My mother and father woke up!
Anna kili alli kodi thulli kudhichaa
That parrot-like girl, slender as a creeper, leaped in joy.
Konjam andha pakkam indha pakkam
Slightly to that side, and then to this side,
Yengi maraichaa
She yearned and hid herself.
Yaethi vecha nei vilakka oodhi anachen
I blew out the lit ghee lamp.
Ava vekka pattu etti nikka vaari anachen
As she stood away shyly, I pulled and embraced her.
Ada saeva kozhi koovi kooda kummaalam thaan
Ah, even the rooster crowed in utter excitement!
En raathookkam pochu…
My night's sleep is gone...
Ravikkaiyum saelaiyum paayaachu
The blouse and saree became the bedsheet.
Paala kudichen sembodu
I drank milk from a brass pot,
Paadam padichen thembodu
I learned my lesson with full courage.
Konjam nadukkamum thayakkamum
A bit of trembling and hesitation
Thodakkathil irundhuchu
Was there right at the beginning,
Thoda thoda sariyaachu
As I kept touching her, it all became fine.
En raathookkam pochu…
My night's sleep is gone...
Ravikkaiyum saelaiyum paayaachu
The blouse and saree became the bedsheet.
Chinna ponnu enna vitturunnu
Saying 'I am a young girl, leave me alone',
Ava saelaiya thaan thaedi pudichaa
She searched for her saree to cover herself.
Paavamunnu naanum vittiruppen
Out of pity, I might have let her go,
Aanaa buthi kettu thaavi pudichen
But losing my self-control, I pounced and grabbed her!
Chinna ponnu enna vitturunnu
Saying 'I am a young girl, leave me alone',
Ava saelaiya thaan thaedi pudichaa
She searched for her saree to cover herself.
Paavamunnu naanum vittiruppen
Out of pity, I might have let her go,
Aanaa buthi kettu thaavi pudichen
But losing my self-control, I pounced and grabbed her!
Jallikkattu kaalaiya pol thulli kudhichen
I leaped forward like a wild Jallikattu bull.
Ava appappaannu ammammaannu
She screamed 'Appappa!' and 'Ammamma!'
Kaththi tholachaa
Losing her breath with cries!
Kokkarikkum konda chaeval vittu vidumaa
Will a proud crowing rooster back down?
Andha petta kozhi sathatthukku kattu padumaa
Will it yield to the squeaks of a hen?
Andha nerathula soora puli naan thaandaa
At that moment, I was a ferocious tiger, my friend!
En raathookkam pochu…
My night's sleep is gone...
Ravikkaiyum saelaiyum paayaachu
The blouse and saree became the bedsheet.
Paala kudichen sembodu
I drank milk from a brass pot,
Paadam padichen thembodu
I learned my lesson with full courage.
Konjam nadukkamum thayakkamum
A bit of trembling and hesitation
Thodakkathil irundhuchu
Was there right at the beginning,
Thoda thoda sariyaachu
As I kept touching her, it all became fine.
En raathookkam pochu…
My night's sleep is gone...
Ravikkaiyum saelaiyum paayaachu
The blouse and saree became the bedsheet.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic rustic Tamil track captures a newly married husband's humorous, enthusiastic, and playful recounting of his nuptial night. He describes the mixture of initial nervousness and burgeoning passion, detailing funny mishaps like his parents waking up due to the sound of his bride's toe-rings, and his attempts to create a romantic atmosphere on a simple floor mat. Filled with vivid rural metaphors—ranging from roosters and hens to Jallikattu bulls and ferocious tigers—the song playfully depicts the bride's shy resistance and the groom's ardent affection, showcasing Vaali's signature ability to weave earthy folklore themes with lighthearted romantic humor.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paala kudichen sembodu / Paadam padichen thembodu”
The recurrence of the initial consonant sound 'P' ('Paala' / 'Paadam') forms a traditional Tamil Monai rhyme.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Paala kudichen sembodu / Paadam padichen thembodu”
The matching ending syllables '-bodu' ('sembodu' and 'thembodu') create an agreeable rhythm.
Simile (Upamai)
“Jallikkattu kaalaiya pol thulli kudhichen”
The protagonist compares his energetic, eager rush toward his bride to the forceful leap of a Jallikattu bull.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Andha nerathula soora puli naan thaandaa”
The groom directly asserts he was a 'ferocious tiger', metaphorically emphasizing his intense passion and dominant mood.
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Trivia
The movie 'Enga Chinna Rasa' (1987) was written, directed by, and starred K. Bhagyaraj alongside Radha. The music for the film was composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh, with lyrics penned by Vaali. The track became hugely popular for its energetic folk beat, playful double entendres, and expressive vocal delivery by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
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