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Lyrics & meaning

Holi Holi

From Raasukutti · 1992

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Raasukutti
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
13 Jul 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Holi holi holi
Shubha laali laali laali
Laali laali laali
Kadhai sonnaal kaadhal thozhi
Solla solla thaenaai paaindhadhu
Ullam rendum thanaai serndhadhu
Solla solla thaenaai paaindhadhu
Ullam rendum thanaai serndhadhu
Holi holi holi
Shubha laali laali laali
…………………….
Kothu kothu poovaga
Muthu muthu malaigal
Punnagayil paarthen
Alli alli serthen
Otti otti uravaada
Katti katti kalandhaada
Muthamennum poondhaen
Kotti kotti koduthaen
Sindhamalae yendhiya sindhamani
Kaiyoodu naan vaangiya semaangani
Nananna nannanan
Nanannana nananna
Oru malligai pandhaaga
Nenjam manjathil vandhadum
Anbu kanna kanna sonnen unnidam
Kaadhal sangeetham
Holi holi holi
Shubha laali laali laali
Female :Laali laali laali
Kadhai sonnaal kaadhal thozhi
…………………………….
Gangai karai oorathilae
Kaathirukkum nerathilae
Kannan varuvano
Kaiyil edupano
Velli alai medayilae
Mangai neeradayilae
Ullam kodhikudhadi
Alla thudikudhadi
Ammadiyo paaryavo ambanadhu
Ponn maanukum aasai undagudhu
Chorus :Nananan nannanan
Nannanan nanana
Andha uchi malai melae
Oru velli pani maadam
Adi raadhae raadhae naalum
Angoru kaadhal kummalam
Holi holi holi
Shubha laali laali laali
Laali laali laali
Kadhai sonnaal kaadhal thozhi
Solla solla thaenaai paaindhadhu
Ullam rendum thanaai serndhadhu
Holi holi holi
Shubha laali laali laali
Holi, Holi, Holi!
An auspicious lullaby, lali, lali...
Lali, lali, lali...
When my sweetheart tells a story,
As she speaks, it flows like sweet honey,
And our two hearts naturally unite.
As she speaks, it flows like sweet honey,
And our two hearts naturally unite.
Holi, Holi, Holi!
An auspicious lullaby, lali, lali...
...
Like bunches of fresh flowers,
And garlands of shining pearls,
I saw them in your smile,
And gathered them into my heart.
To draw close in fond affection,
To embrace tight and playfully blend as one,
The sweet flower-nectar of kisses,
I poured out and gave to you freely.
A priceless jewel held safely without dropping,
A sweet, ripe fruit I took right into my hands.
Nananna nannanan,
Nanannanaa nanannaa...
Like a soft ball of jasmine blossoms,
My heart dances upon the bed.
My dear Krishna, my beloved, I sang to you
A sweet melody of love.
Holi, Holi, Holi!
An auspicious lullaby, lali, lali...
Lali, lali, lali...
When my sweetheart tells a story,
...
On the banks of the river Ganges,
In the quiet moments of waiting,
Will Krishna arrive?
Will he sweep me up in his arms?
Upon the stage of silver waves,
When the young woman bathes,
My heart boils with passion,
It yearns to scoop you into my arms!
My goodness, your glance has become a sharp arrow!
Even the golden deer is filled with desire.
Nanannan nannanan,
Nannanan nananaa...
High atop that mountain peak,
Inside a palace of silver snow,
Oh Radha, my dear Radha, every single day,
There is a joyful celebration of love!
Holi, Holi, Holi!
An auspicious lullaby, lali, lali...
Lali, lali, lali...
When my sweetheart tells a story,
As she speaks, it flows like sweet honey,
And our two hearts naturally unite.
Holi, Holi, Holi!
An auspicious lullaby, lali, lali...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Holi Holi from the film Raasukutti (1992) is a romantic duet expressing the deep affection, passion, and harmonious union between two lovers. Lyricist Vaali uses vibrant poetic imagery, comparing intimate moments to garlands of pearls, honey-like kisses, and flower canopies. The lyrics evoke mythological romance by drawing parallels to Krishna and Radha near the banks of the Ganges. The song alternates between soothing lullaby-like refrains ('Shubha Laali') and energetic rhythmic expressions, depicting how sweet words and affectionate glances bring two souls effortlessly together in a celebration of love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Reduplication / Repetition)

“Kothu kothu poovaga / Muthu muthu malaigal / Alli alli serthen”

Repeated words used for rhythmic emphasis and sensory intensity.

Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)

“Solla solla thaenaai paaindhadhu”

Comparing words to sweet honey flowing ('thaenaai paaindhadhu') and kisses to nectar ('muthamennum poondhaen').

Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Otti otti uravaada / Katti katti kalandhaada”

Rhyming of second consonants across lines ('Kothu' / 'Muthu', 'Otti' / 'Katti').

Alliteration (Monai)

“Sindhamalae yendhiya sindhamani”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds within a line.

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Trivia

Although listed without credits in some tracklists, Raasukutti (1992) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki. The film stars K. Bhagyaraj and Aishwarya.

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