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Lyrics & meaning

Hey Cha Cha Kadhalicha

From Janakiraman · 1997

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singers
Nirmala, Hariharan
Music director
Sirpy
Movie name
Janakiraman
Movie release year
1997
Lyrics added on
11 Apr 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hey .. cha cha cha kaadhalicha
Sammadhicha indha monalisa
Ada mella siricha …enna alli kudichaa
Naan katti pudichaa – mella moochadachaa
Kanavu koduthu urakkam paricha
Mutham koduthu mothamaa nanacha
Hey .. cha cha cha kaadhalicha
Sammadhicha indha monalisa
Male :Ada mella siricha …enna alli kudichaa
Female :Nee katti pudichaa – konjam moochadachaa
Madiyilae vizhundhadhae oru nila hae….
Female :Ilamaikku indru dhaan thiruvizha hae…
Uravil vizhundhaal idhayam kalandhaal
Mayakkam varumo ingae
Paruva virundhaai aruviyil nanaindhaai
Vetkam ponadhu ingae
Muthathil karayaamal
Sorgathil thiriyaamal
Ammammaa kaadhalukkul inbam ingu illayae
Hey .. cha cha cha kaadhalicha
Sammadhicha indha monalisa
Ada mella siricha …unna alli kudichaa
Nee katti pudichaa – konjam moochadachaa
Nerukkamaai irrukalaam anaikkalaam hae…
Female :Udattinaal uyiraiyae nanaikkalaam haei…
Kodhikkum udambum thavikkum manasum
Ennakku thandhaai neeyae
Kulira kulira kulikkum pozhudhum
Ennakkul irrukkum theeyae
Kannodu thuyilillai
Ennodu naan illai
Ippodhum ennakendru yaedhum ingu illayae..
Hey .. cha cha cha kaadhalicha
Sammadhicha indha monalisa
Male :Ada mella siricha …enna alli kudichaa
Female :Nee katti pudichaa – konjam moochadachaa
Kanavu koduthu urakkam paricha
Female :Mutham koduthu mothamaaga nanacha
Hey .. cha cha cha kaadhalicha
Sammadhicha indha monalisa
Female :Ada mella siricha …enna alli kudichaa
Nee katti pudichaa – konjam moochadachaa
Hey... cha, cha, cha, she fell in love!
This Mona Lisa said yes!
Ah, she smiled softly... and drank me right up!
When I held her close, she caught her breath softly.
She gave me dreams and stole my sleep,
She showered me with kisses and drenched me completely!
Hey... cha, cha, cha, she fell in love!
This Mona Lisa said yes!
Male: Ah, she smiled softly... and drank me right up!
Female: When you held me close, I caught my breath a little!
A glowing moon has fallen into my lap, hey...
Female: Today is a celebration of youth, hey...
When we fall into love and our hearts merge,
does a sweet dizziness sweep over us?
Like a feast of youth, you bathed in the waterfall,
and all shyness melted away right here!
Without dissolving in kisses,
without roaming through heaven,
oh my, there is truly no pleasure in love!
Hey... cha, cha, cha, she fell in love!
This Mona Lisa said yes!
Ah, with a soft smile... she drank you right up!
When you held me close, I caught my breath a little.
We can stay close, we can embrace, hey...
Female: With our lips, we can soak our very soul, hey...
A feverish body and an aching heart,
you are the one who gave them to me!
Even while bathing in cold water,
you are the fire burning inside me!
There is no sleep in my eyes,
I am no longer my own,
even now, nothing here belongs to me alone...
Hey... cha, cha, cha, she fell in love!
This Mona Lisa said yes!
Male: Ah, she smiled softly... and drank me right up!
Female: When you held me close, I caught my breath a little.
She gave me dreams and stole my sleep,
Female: She gave kisses and drenched me completely!
Hey... cha, cha, cha, she fell in love!
This Mona Lisa said yes!
Female: Ah, smiling softly... he drank me right up!
When you held me close, I caught my breath a little.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Cha Cha Cha Kaadhalicha' from the movie Janakiraman (1997) is an upbeat and playful romantic duet celebrating the exhilaration of youthful love. The lovers express their deep attraction to one another, comparing the female partner to an alluring 'Mona Lisa' whose simple smile and tight embrace leave the male lead breathless and enchanted. Throughout the track, the lyrics emphasize the overwhelming passion of romance—sleepless nights filled with dreams, stolen kisses, and a fiery longing that cold water cannot extinguish. The song captures a sense of abandonment to love, where shyness disappears and two hearts blend into a festive celebration of youth and passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Hey .. cha cha cha kaadhalicha / Sammadhicha indha monalisa”

The lines end with rhyming sounds 'kaadhalicha' and 'monalisa', giving a catchy rhythm to the song.

Metaphor

“Sammadhicha indha monalisa”

Comparing the female lover to the iconic 'Mona Lisa' to highlight her beauty and enigmatic charm.

Muran (Contrast / Oxymoron)

“Kulira kulira kulikkum pozhudhum / Ennakkul irrukkum theeyae”

Contrasts the sensation of taking a chilling cold bath ('kulira kulikkum') with an internal fire of romantic passion ('ennakkul irrukkum theeyae').

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Kanavu koduthu urakkam paricha / Mutham koduthu mothamaa nanacha”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across the phrases ('Kanavu/koduthu', 'Mutham/mothamaa').

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Trivia

'Janakiraman' (1997) is a Tamil romantic comedy film starring Sarathkumar, Nagma, and Rambha, directed by Sundar C. The soundtrack was composed by Sirpy, featuring catchy dance numbers penned by lyricist Pazhani Bharathi.

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