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Lyrics & meaning

Intha Padukaiyile

From Chinna Vathiyar · 1995

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. S. Chitra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Chinna Vathiyar1995

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Intha padukkaiyilae mheemIn this bed, mheem...
Naalaachchu vegu naalaachchuIt has been days, a long time since...
Enna paduththanumaa mheemDo you have to make me suffer, mheem?
Maniyaachchu paththu maniyaachchuIt is ten o'clock already!
Female
Intha padukkaiyilae mheemIn this bed, mheem...
Naalaachchu vegu naalaachchuIt has been days, a long time since...
Enna paduththanumaa mheemDo you have to trouble me, mheem?
Maniyaachchu paththu maniyaachchuIt is ten o'clock already!
Female
Maranthu ponaelaa enna maranthu ponaelaaHave you forgotten me, forgotten me completely?
Thirumpa maattaelaa enna virumpa maattaelaaWon't you turn around, won't you desire me?
Nalla neram nalla moodu idha waste pannuvaalaaGood time, good mood, will you waste this?
Female
Intha padukkaiyilae mheemIn this bed, mheem...
Naalaachchu vegu naalaachchuIt has been days, a long time since...
Chorus
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Female
Maalaiya pottathu verethukkuWhy else did we exchange garlands?
Maappilla ponnaa aavatharkkuTo turn a groom and bride into husband and wife.
Thani kudiththanam vanthathu veredhukkuWhy else did we set up our own home?
Kooranumaa adha ungalukkuDo I have to explain that to you?
Female
Aduththaaththil naddappathellaamSeeing what happens in the neighbor's house,
Paaththu manam yaeguthunnaaMy heart longs for the same!
Aambadaiyaan enakkirunthumEven though I have a husband,
Aasai ellaam thoonguthunnaaAll my desires remain asleep!
Female
Maattaennaa voda maattaennaaIf you say no, I won't run away.
Tharanaannaa onnu thaankonnaaIf you are giving, please give me one kiss!
Nalla neram nalla moodu idha waste pannuvelaaGood time, good mood, will you waste this?
Female
Intha padukkaiyilae mheemIn this bed, mheem...
Naalaachchu vegu naalaachchuIt has been days, a long time since...
Enna paduththanumaa mheemDo you have to make me suffer, mheem?
Maniyaachchu paththu maniyaachchuIt is ten o'clock already!
Chorus
………………...
Female
Paadangal sollura professor-kkuTo a professor who teaches lessons,
Naan vanthu paadangal sollanumaaShould I come and teach lessons?
Koodaththil seithidum sodhanaiyaiThe experiments you perform in the hall,
Koodalil seiyyanum seekkiramaaYou should perform in our union quickly!
Female
Raani ena naan irukkaWhile I am here like a queen,
Edhukkirunthae povalannaaWhy are you staying away from me?
Raththiriyin vedhanaiyaThe pain of the night,
Theeththu vechchaa thevalannaaIt would be better if you put an end to it!
Female
Thodunkonnaa alli edungonnaaTouch me, embrace me tightly!
Vidungonnaa vekkam vidungonnaaCast away, cast away your shyness!
Nalla neram nalla moodu idha waste pannuvelaaGood time, good mood, will you waste this?
Female
Intha padukkaiyilae mheemIn this bed, mheem...
Naalaachchu vegu naalaachchuIt has been days, a long time since...
Enna paduththanumaa mheemDo you have to trouble me, mheem?
Maniyaachchu paththu maniyaachchuIt is ten o'clock already!
Female
Maranthu ponaelaa enna maranthu ponaelaaHave you forgotten me, forgotten me completely?
Thirumpa maattaelaa enna virumpa maattaelaaWon't you turn around, won't you desire me?
Nalla neram nalla moodu idha waste pannuvaalaaGood time, good mood, will you waste this?
Female
Intha padukkaiyilae mheemIn this bed, mheem...
Naalaachchu vegu naalaachchuIt has been days, a long time since...
Enna paduththanumaa mheemDo you have to make me suffer, mheem?
Maniyaachchu paththu maniyaachchuIt is ten o'clock already!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song, sung playfully from the wife's perspective, expresses her romantic frustration and desire for affection from her husband. She humorously chides him for neglecting her in bed, reminding him that it is already late at night and asking why he is wasting such a romantic opportunity and perfect mood. She teasingly questions whether she needs to teach romance to him—a professor by profession—and urges him to leave behind his shyness and academic mindset in exchange for intimacy. Vaali's playful lyrics capture her alluring impatience and affectionate banter.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Wordplay / Irony

Paadangal sollura professor-kku Naan vanthu paadangal sollanumaa

Plays on the dual meaning of 'paadangal' (lessons)—contrasting academic teaching with lessons in romance.

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Koodaththil seithidum sodhanaiyai / Koodalil seiyyanum seekkiramaa

Matching second consonants ('di'/'dd') across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic flow.

Monai (Initial Assonance)

Raani ena naan irukka / Raththiriyin vedhanaiya

Alliteration on the initial sound 'Ra' across both lines.

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Trivia

Chinna Vathiyar (1995) features Prabhu in a double role. The track is famous for K. S. Chithra's playful vocal ad-libs and playful humming ('mheem'), which added an endearing romantic charm to Ilaiyaraaja's composition.

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