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Lyrics & meaning

Ithathan Romba Rasichen

From Enga Ooru Kannagi · 1981

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Enga Ooru Kannagi1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Idhaththaan rompa rasichaenI thoroughly enjoyed this
Adhaththaan enni sirichaenThinking about that, I smiled
Idhaththaan rompa rasichaenI thoroughly enjoyed this
Adhaththaan enni sirichaenThinking about that, I smiled
Melaadai konjam medhuvaaga medhuvaagavaeThe upper garment slowly, very slowly...
Melaadai konjam medhuvaaga medhuvaagavaeThe upper garment slowly, very slowly...
Female
Maadhulai pazhaththottam udampaachchuthuHer body blossomed like a pomegranate orchard
Manthirampol pechu karumpaachchuthuHer speech turned sweet as sugarcane like magic
Maadhulai pazhaththottam udampaachchuthuHer body blossomed like a pomegranate orchard
Manthirampol pechu karumpaachchuthuHer speech turned sweet as sugarcane like magic
Male
En raajaangam ippothu anthiyilae theduthadiMy kingdom now searches during the dusk, my dear
Antharangam theduthadi raasaakkuttiIt seeks intimacy, my little beloved
En raajaangam ippothu anthiyilae theduthadiMy kingdom now searches during the dusk, my dear
Antharangam theduthadi raasaakkuttiIt seeks intimacy, my little beloved
Female
Sevvanthi pooppola en kannam renduMy two cheeks are like yellow chrysanthemum flowers
Male :Senthaenae thanthaayae nee bodhai konduMale: Oh sweet honey, you gave yourself in intoxication
Female
Idhaththaan rompa rasichaenI thoroughly enjoyed this
Adhaththaan enni sirichaenThinking about that, I smiled
Melaadai konjam medhuvaaga medhuvaagavaeThe upper garment slowly, very slowly...
Male
Kovilil aaraaththi eduththaagalaaDid they perform the temple ritual offering?
Ponnukku kannunu koduththaagalaaDid they grant vision to the golden doll?
Female :Oru maamaangam ponaalumFemale: Even if a period of twelve years passes by
Unnudanthaan kooduvathuUniting only with you
Kannu rendum pesuvathu raajaakkuttiOur eyes conversing with each other, my darling
Female
Neevaadi en jodi kondaadi kolvomCome my partner, let us celebrate together
Male :Ammaadi naan thaedi panthaadi kolvomMale: Oh my dear, I will seek you and play with joy
Female
Idhaththaan rompa rasichaenI thoroughly enjoyed this
Male :Adhaththaan enni sirichaenMale: Thinking about that, I smiled
Female :Melaadai konjam medhuvaaga medhuvaagavaeFemale: The upper garment slowly, very slowly...
Male
Maampazha saaraaga puzhinjagalaaWas it squeezed like pure mango juice?
Maththiyil yaedhenum kalanthaagalaaWas something intoxicating blended into it?
Female
Nam kalyaanam varumpothuWhen our wedding arrives
Anga thottu inga thottu melam kottiTouching here and there, playing the drums
Thaalam thatti thaali kattuRhythmically beating the tempo, tie the sacred thread
Nam kalyaanam varumpothuWhen our wedding arrives
Anga thottu inga thottu melam kottiTouching here and there, playing the drums
Thaalam thatti thaali kattuRhythmically beating the tempo, tie the sacred thread
Male
Nallaaththaan paarththaen naanI observed everything very well
Adi rani kannaeOh my queen, my precious eyes
Female :Adhanaalthaan kettaen rasa unnaiFemale: That is why I asked you, my king
Male
Idhaththaan rompa rasichaenI thoroughly enjoyed this
Female :Adhaththaan enni sirichaenFemale: Thinking about that, I smiled
Male :Melaadai konjam medhuvaaga medhuvaagavaeMale: The upper garment slowly, very slowly...
Female :Medhuvaaga medhuvaagavae….Female: Slowly, very slowly...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet captures a playful and intimate banter between two lovers anticipating their union. The song relies heavily on vivid sensory imagery, comparing touch, affection, and speech to sweet fruits like pomegranates and mangoes, as well as magical spells. The lovers express their deep affection and desire for each other while eagerly awaiting their upcoming wedding ceremony.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Manthirampol pechu karumpaachchuthu

Compares speech to sweet sugarcane juice using 'pol' (Manthirampol pechu karumpaachchuthu) and cheeks to flowers using 'poola' (Sevvanthi pooppola en kannam rendu).

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Idhaththaan rompa rasichaen / Adhaththaan enni sirichaen

Rhyming of the second letter 'tha' in 'Idhaththaan' and 'Adhaththaan'.

Monaai (Alliteration)

Maadhulai pazhaththottam udampaachchuthu

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'm' sound in 'Maadhulai' and 'Manthirampol'.

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Trivia

Enga Ooru Kannagi (1981) features lyrics written by legendary poet Kannadasan. The film stars K. Balaji and Saritha in key roles, featuring music composed by M. S. Viswanathan.

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