Ethana Raathiri
From Agni Paarvai · 1992
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Agni Paarvai1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ethana raathiri… | How many nights… |
| Nithirai pochudhu… | Sleep has gone away… |
| Manmadhan mogathil yammaa… | In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady… |
| Female | |
| Ethana raathiri | How many nights |
| Nithirai pochudhu | Sleep has been lost |
| Manmadhan mogathil yammaa | In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady |
| Ethana raathiri | How many nights |
| Nithirai pochudhu | Sleep has been lost |
| Manmadhan mogathil yammaa | In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady |
| Nadu raavaanaa padu soodaachu | When it becomes midnight, it gets extremely hot |
| Idhu naal thorum padum paadaachu | This has become a daily struggle |
| Male | |
| Patha vekkum patha vekkum | Lighting up, lighting up |
| Mezhugu vathi | The candle |
| Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu | Now it has caught fire, caught fire |
| Oodhu vathi haei | The incense stick, hey! |
| Patha vekkum patha vekkum | Lighting up, lighting up |
| Mezhugu vathi | The candle |
| Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu | Now it has caught fire, caught fire |
| Oodhu vathi haan | The incense stick, yeah! |
| Female | |
| Ethana raathiri | How many nights |
| Nithirai pochudhu | Sleep has been lost |
| Manmadhan mogathil yammaa | In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady |
| Female | |
| Maaligai veedondru kaathirukka | A mansion-like house is waiting |
| Nalla vaadagai thaan thara nee irukka | And you are there to pay good rent |
| Idathai pidichukko nee kudiyum irundhukko | Grab the space and move in |
| Male | |
| Vaangura sambalam podhavilla | The salary I earn is not enough |
| Indha vaathikku veroru vasadhi illa | This teacher has no other comfort |
| Kadanum solluvaar nee karunai seiyammaa | He'll ask for credit, please show mercy, lady |
| Female | |
| Kaasum kaiyil illaamal | Without any money in hand |
| Kaadhal unakku yenaiyaa | Why do you need love, sir? |
| Male | |
| Kaaman seiyum leelai thaan | It's the playful game of Kama |
| Maaman paatta paarammaa | See your uncle's song and tricks, lady |
| Female | |
| Aathaadi un paachaa thaan | Oh my, your tricks and bluffs |
| Adhu palikkaadhu | Won't work here at all |
| Male | |
| Patha vekkum patha vekkum | Lighting up, lighting up |
| Mezhugu vathi | The candle |
| Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu | Now it has caught fire, caught fire |
| Oodhu vathi | The incense stick |
| Patha vekkum patha vekkum | Lighting up, lighting up |
| Mezhugu vathi | The candle |
| Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu | Now it has caught fire, caught fire |
| Oodhu vathi | The incense stick |
| Female | |
| Ethana raathiri | How many nights |
| Nithirai pochudhu | Sleep has been lost |
| Manmadhan mogathil yammaa | In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady |
| Ethana raathiri | How many nights |
| Nithirai pochudhu | Sleep has been lost |
| Manmadhan mogathil yammaa | In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady |
| Female | |
| Saelathu maambazham kaathirukku | A juicy Salem mango is waiting |
| Adhai yelathil vaangida yaar irukkaa | Who is there to buy it in an auction? |
| Unakku kudaikkumo yaar adhukku poruthamo | Will you get it, and who is suitable for it? |
| Male | |
| Maambazha chaarukku vandirukku | A bee has arrived for the mango juice |
| Pala marathaiyum pazhathaiyum kandirukku | It has seen many trees and fruits |
| Uluthu paathu thaan aaaa.. aaa.. aluthu pochammaa | Examining it deeply, ah, it got tired of crying, lady |
| Female | |
| Solai ondru masiyaadhae | A garden that won't yield easily |
| Maalai leelai thevaiyaa | Is evening playfulness really necessary? |
| Male | |
| Aalai paathu poriyaa | Are you judging the person before falling? |
| Aattam poda vaariyaa | Are you coming to dance and play? |
| Female | |
| Aathaadi un paachaa thaan | Oh my, your tricks and bluffs |
| Adhu palikkaadhu | Won't work here at all |
| Male | |
| Patha vekkum patha vekkum | Lighting up, lighting up |
| Mezhugu vathi | The candle |
| Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu | Now it has caught fire, caught fire |
| Oodhu vathi haei | The incense stick, hey! |
| Patha vekkum patha vekkum | Lighting up, lighting up |
| Mezhugu vathi | The candle |
| Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu | Now it has caught fire, caught fire |
| Oodhu vathi | The incense stick |
| Female | |
| Ethana raathiri | How many nights |
| Nithirai pochudhu | Sleep has been lost |
| Manmadhan mogathil yammaa | In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady |
| Ethana raathiri | How many nights |
| Nithirai pochudhu | Sleep has been lost |
| Manmadhan mogathil yammaa | In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady |
| Nadu raavaanaa padu soodaachu | When it becomes midnight, it gets extremely hot |
| Idhu naal thorum padum paadaachu | This has become a daily struggle |
| Male | |
| Patha vekkum patha vekkum | Lighting up, lighting up |
| Mezhugu vathi | The candle |
| Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu | Now it has caught fire, caught fire |
| Oodhu vathi | The incense stick |
| Patha vekkum patha vekkum | Lighting up, lighting up |
| Mezhugu vathi | The candle |
| Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu | Now it has caught fire, caught fire |
| Oodhu vathi | The incense stick |
எத்தனை ராத்திரி....
நித்திரை போச்சுது.....
மன்மதன் மோகத்தில் யம்மா.....
How many nights…
Sleep has gone away…
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady…
எத்தனை ராத்திரி....
நித்திரை போச்சுது.....
மன்மதன் மோகத்தில் யம்மா.....
எத்தனை ராத்திரி....
நித்திரை போச்சுது.....
மன்மதன் மோகத்தில் யம்மா.....
அட ராவானா படு சூடாச்சு
இது நாள்தோறும் படும் பாடாச்சு
How many nights
Sleep has been lost
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
How many nights
Sleep has been lost
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
When it becomes midnight, it gets extremely hot
This has become a daily struggle
பத்த வைக்கும் பத்த வைக்கும்
மெழுகுவர்த்தி
இப்ப பத்திகிச்சு பத்திகிச்சு
ஊதுவத்தி ஹேய்
பத்த வைக்கும் பத்த வைக்கும்
மெழுகுவர்த்தி
இப்ப பத்திகிச்சு பத்திகிச்சு
ஊதுவத்தி ஹான்
Lighting up, lighting up
The candle
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
The incense stick, hey!
Lighting up, lighting up
The candle
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
The incense stick, yeah!
எத்தனை ராத்திரி....
நித்திரை போச்சுது.....
மன்மதன் மோகத்தில் யம்மா.....
How many nights
Sleep has been lost
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
மாளிகை வீடொன்று காத்திருக்க
நல்ல வாடகைத்தான் தர நீ இருக்க
இடத்த பிடிச்சுக்கோ
நீ குடியும் இருந்துக்கோ
A mansion-like house is waiting
And you are there to pay good rent
Grab the space and move in
வாங்குற சம்பளம் போதவில்லை
இந்த வாத்திக்கு வேறொரு வசதியில்லை
கடனும் சொல்லுவார்
நீ கருணை செய்யம்மா
The salary I earn is not enough
This teacher has no other comfort
He'll ask for credit, please show mercy, lady
காசும் கையில் இல்லாமல்
காதல் உனக்கு ஏனைய்யா
Without any money in hand
Why do you need love, sir?
காமன் செய்யும் லீலைதான்
மாமன் பாட்ட பாரம்மா
It's the playful game of Kama
See your uncle's song and tricks, lady
ஆத்தாடி உன் பாச்சாதான்
அது பலிக்காது
Oh my, your tricks and bluffs
Won't work here at all
பத்த வைக்கும் பத்த வைக்கும்
மெழுகுவர்த்தி
இப்ப பத்திகிச்சு பத்திகிச்சு
ஊதுவத்தி
பத்த வைக்கும் பத்த வைக்கும்
மெழுகுவர்த்தி
இப்ப பத்திகிச்சு பத்திகிச்சு
ஊதுவத்தி
Lighting up, lighting up
The candle
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
The incense stick
Lighting up, lighting up
The candle
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
The incense stick
எத்தனை ராத்திரி....
நித்திரை போச்சுது.....
மன்மதன் மோகத்தில் யம்மா.....
எத்தனை ராத்திரி....
நித்திரை போச்சுது.....
மன்மதன் மோகத்தில் யம்மா.....
How many nights
Sleep has been lost
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
How many nights
Sleep has been lost
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
சேலத்து மாம்பழம் காத்திருக்கு
அதை ஏலத்தில் வாங்கிட யார் இருக்கா
உனக்கு கிடைக்குமோ
யார் அதுக்கு பொருத்தமோ
A juicy Salem mango is waiting
Who is there to buy it in an auction?
Will you get it, and who is suitable for it?
மாம்பழச் சாறுக்கு வண்டிருக்கு
பல மரத்தையும் பழத்தையும் கண்டிருக்கு
உளுத்து பாத்துதான் ஆஆ....ஆஅ....
அலுத்துப் போச்சும்மா
A bee has arrived for the mango juice
It has seen many trees and fruits
Examining it deeply, ah, it got tired of crying, lady
சோலை ஒன்றும் மசியாதே
மாலை லீலை தேவையா
A garden that won't yield easily
Is evening playfulness really necessary?
ஆளப் பார்த்து போறியா
ஆட்டம் போட வாரீயா
Are you judging the person before falling?
Are you coming to dance and play?
ஆத்தாடி உன் பாச்சாதான்
அது பலிக்காது.....
Oh my, your tricks and bluffs
Won't work here at all
பத்த வைக்கும் பத்த வைக்கும்
மெழுகுவர்த்தி
இப்ப பத்திகிச்சு பத்திகிச்சு
ஊதுவத்தி ஹேய்
பத்த வைக்கும் பத்த வைக்கும்
மெழுகுவர்த்தி
இப்ப பத்திகிச்சு பத்திகிச்சு
ஊதுவத்தி
Lighting up, lighting up
The candle
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
The incense stick, hey!
Lighting up, lighting up
The candle
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
The incense stick
எத்தனை ராத்திரி....
நித்திரை போச்சுது.....
மன்மதன் மோகத்தில் யம்மா.....
எத்தனை ராத்திரி....
நித்திரை போச்சுது.....
மன்மதன் மோகத்தில் யம்மா.....
அட ராவானா படு சூடாச்சு
இது நாள்தோறும் படும் பாடாச்சு
How many nights
Sleep has been lost
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
How many nights
Sleep has been lost
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
When it becomes midnight, it gets extremely hot
This has become a daily struggle
பத்த வைக்கும் பத்த வைக்கும்
மெழுகுவர்த்தி
இப்ப பத்திகிச்சு பத்திகிச்சு
ஊதுவத்தி
பத்த வைக்கும் பத்த வைக்கும்
மெழுகுவர்த்தி
இப்ப பத்திகிச்சு பத்திகிச்சு
ஊதுவத்தி
Lighting up, lighting up
The candle
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
The incense stick
Lighting up, lighting up
The candle
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
The incense stick
Ethana raathiri…
How many nights…
Nithirai pochudhu…
Sleep has gone away…
Manmadhan mogathil yammaa…
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady…
Ethana raathiri
How many nights
Nithirai pochudhu
Sleep has been lost
Manmadhan mogathil yammaa
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
Ethana raathiri
How many nights
Nithirai pochudhu
Sleep has been lost
Manmadhan mogathil yammaa
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
Nadu raavaanaa padu soodaachu
When it becomes midnight, it gets extremely hot
Idhu naal thorum padum paadaachu
This has become a daily struggle
Patha vekkum patha vekkum
Lighting up, lighting up
Mezhugu vathi
The candle
Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
Oodhu vathi haei
The incense stick, hey!
Patha vekkum patha vekkum
Lighting up, lighting up
Mezhugu vathi
The candle
Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
Oodhu vathi haan
The incense stick, yeah!
Ethana raathiri
How many nights
Nithirai pochudhu
Sleep has been lost
Manmadhan mogathil yammaa
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
Maaligai veedondru kaathirukka
A mansion-like house is waiting
Nalla vaadagai thaan thara nee irukka
And you are there to pay good rent
Idathai pidichukko nee kudiyum irundhukko
Grab the space and move in
Vaangura sambalam podhavilla
The salary I earn is not enough
Indha vaathikku veroru vasadhi illa
This teacher has no other comfort
Kadanum solluvaar nee karunai seiyammaa
He'll ask for credit, please show mercy, lady
Kaasum kaiyil illaamal
Without any money in hand
Kaadhal unakku yenaiyaa
Why do you need love, sir?
Kaaman seiyum leelai thaan
It's the playful game of Kama
Maaman paatta paarammaa
See your uncle's song and tricks, lady
Aathaadi un paachaa thaan
Oh my, your tricks and bluffs
Adhu palikkaadhu
Won't work here at all
Patha vekkum patha vekkum
Lighting up, lighting up
Mezhugu vathi
The candle
Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
Oodhu vathi
The incense stick
Patha vekkum patha vekkum
Lighting up, lighting up
Mezhugu vathi
The candle
Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
Oodhu vathi
The incense stick
Ethana raathiri
How many nights
Nithirai pochudhu
Sleep has been lost
Manmadhan mogathil yammaa
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
Ethana raathiri
How many nights
Nithirai pochudhu
Sleep has been lost
Manmadhan mogathil yammaa
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
Saelathu maambazham kaathirukku
A juicy Salem mango is waiting
Adhai yelathil vaangida yaar irukkaa
Who is there to buy it in an auction?
Unakku kudaikkumo yaar adhukku poruthamo
Will you get it, and who is suitable for it?
Maambazha chaarukku vandirukku
A bee has arrived for the mango juice
Pala marathaiyum pazhathaiyum kandirukku
It has seen many trees and fruits
Uluthu paathu thaan aaaa.. aaa.. aluthu pochammaa
Examining it deeply, ah, it got tired of crying, lady
Solai ondru masiyaadhae
A garden that won't yield easily
Maalai leelai thevaiyaa
Is evening playfulness really necessary?
Aalai paathu poriyaa
Are you judging the person before falling?
Aattam poda vaariyaa
Are you coming to dance and play?
Aathaadi un paachaa thaan
Oh my, your tricks and bluffs
Adhu palikkaadhu
Won't work here at all
Patha vekkum patha vekkum
Lighting up, lighting up
Mezhugu vathi
The candle
Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
Oodhu vathi haei
The incense stick, hey!
Patha vekkum patha vekkum
Lighting up, lighting up
Mezhugu vathi
The candle
Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
Oodhu vathi
The incense stick
Ethana raathiri
How many nights
Nithirai pochudhu
Sleep has been lost
Manmadhan mogathil yammaa
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
Ethana raathiri
How many nights
Nithirai pochudhu
Sleep has been lost
Manmadhan mogathil yammaa
In the infatuation of Cupid, oh lady
Nadu raavaanaa padu soodaachu
When it becomes midnight, it gets extremely hot
Idhu naal thorum padum paadaachu
This has become a daily struggle
Patha vekkum patha vekkum
Lighting up, lighting up
Mezhugu vathi
The candle
Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
Oodhu vathi
The incense stick
Patha vekkum patha vekkum
Lighting up, lighting up
Mezhugu vathi
The candle
Ippa pathikkichu pathikkichu
Now it has caught fire, caught fire
Oodhu vathi
The incense stick
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This sensual and energetic song from 'Agni Paarvai' depicts a playful, seductive banter filled with romantic longing and nocturnal passion. The singer describes sleepless nights consumed by the desire of 'Manmadhan' (the god of love), comparing rising romantic tension to candles and incense sticks catching fire in the dark of midnight.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Saelathu maambazham kaathirukku”
The woman compares herself to a luscious 'Salem mango' waiting to be claimed, representing beauty and temptation.
Monai (First Syllable Assonance)
“Kaasum kaiyil illaamal / Kaadhal unakku yenaiyaa / Kaaman seiyum leelai thaan”
Repetition of the initial 'Kaa' sound across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow.
Imagery & Symbolism
“Patha vekkum mezhugu vathi / Ippa pathikkichu oodhu vathi”
Candles and incense sticks are used as romantic imagery representing passion catching fire and burning through the night.
Did you know?
Trivia
The lyrics were penned by the veteran Tamil poet Pulamaipithan for the 1992 crime-action movie 'Agni Paarvai', directed by P. Varadarajan and starring Sarathkumar and Sujatha.
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