Ithu Ethanai Kaala Thavippu
From Vaa Vaa Vasanthame · 1992
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Vaa Vaa Vasanthame1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu | How long has this yearning been going on? |
| Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu | A throb that leaves a fresh imprint. |
| Female | |
| Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu | How long has this yearning been going on? |
| Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu | A throb that leaves a fresh imprint. |
| Male | |
| Madhu motham thaan motham thaan | It is all intoxicating wine, all of it, |
| Nitham thaan pudhu sathathaal pitham thaan | A daily madness born from a new rhythm. |
| Female | |
| Idhu sondham thaan bandham thaanae | This is truly a rightful bond and relationship, |
| Pudhu andham thaan en atthaanae haa | A brand new charm, my beloved! |
| Male | |
| Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu | How long has this yearning been going on? |
| Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu | A throb that leaves a fresh imprint. |
| Female | |
| Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu | How long has this yearning been going on? |
| Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu | A throb that leaves a fresh imprint. |
| Female | |
| Idaividaamalae paattu | A song playing incessantly, |
| En yaekkam koodum kettu | Listening to it grows my longing further. |
| Male | |
| Oru thadai illaamalae saayum | Leaning in without any hindrance, |
| Nadhi thaavi odi paayum | Flowing rapidly like a leaping river. |
| Female | |
| Kaama dheva raagam | The melody of the Lord of Love, |
| Kaana vendum baavam | Its expressions ought to be witnessed. |
| Male | |
| Nadu chaama nera mogam | Intense desire rising in the dead of night, |
| Saaya vendum dhegam | The body longs to surrender and lean in. |
| Female | |
| Manjam thaan kenja vendum | The bed itself should beg, |
| Konjam pol konja vendum | Caressing softly bit by bit. |
| Male | |
| Aaha nenjam thaan anjum paaru hai | Ah, look at how the heart trembles in thrill! |
| Female | |
| Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu | How long has this yearning been going on? |
| Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu | A throb that leaves a fresh imprint. |
| Male | |
| Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu | How long has this yearning been going on? |
| Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu | A throb that leaves a fresh imprint. |
| Male | |
| Thirai idaamalae aattam | A dance performed without a veil, |
| Udal medai pola thondrum | The body appears like an open stage. |
| Female | |
| Yaedhum maraithidaamalae kaattum | Revealing everything without hiding, |
| Rathimaaran aattam paattam | The song and dance of Rathi and Manmatha. |
| Male | |
| Tholil maalai aagum | Twining like a garland around the shoulders, |
| Thookkam odi pogum | Sleep flees far away. |
| Female | |
| Narum thaenil poovum | Dipped in sweet honey, |
| Ooru dhegam paadhai maarum | The drenched body strays into new paths. |
| Male | |
| Vetkam thaan vittu pogum | All shyness fades away completely, |
| Mottu thaan pattu dhegam | A silken body delicate like a flower bud. |
| Female | |
| Aaha sorgam thaan pakkam aagum haa | Ah, heaven feels so near! |
| Male | |
| Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu | How long has this yearning been going on? |
| Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu | A throb that leaves a fresh imprint. |
| Female | |
| Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu | How long has this yearning been going on? |
| Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu | A throb that leaves a fresh imprint. |
| Male | |
| Madhu motham thaan motham thaan | It is all intoxicating wine, all of it, |
| Nitham thaan pudhu sathathaal pitham thaan | A daily madness born from a new rhythm. |
| Female | |
| Idhu sondham thaan bandham thaanae | This is truly a rightful bond and relationship, |
| Pudhu andham thaan en atthaanae haa | A brand new charm, my beloved! |
| Male | |
| Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu | How long has this yearning been going on? |
| Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu | A throb that leaves a fresh imprint. |
| Female | |
| Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu | How long has this yearning been going on? |
| Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu | A throb that leaves a fresh imprint. |
இது எத்தனைக் கால தவிப்பு
புது முத்திரை போடும் துடிப்பு
How long has this yearning been going on?
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
இது எத்தனைக் கால தவிப்பு
புது முத்திரை போடும் துடிப்பு
How long has this yearning been going on?
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
மது மொத்தம்தான் மொத்தம்தான்
நித்தம்தான் புது சத்தத்தால் பித்தம் தானே
It is all intoxicating wine, all of it,
A daily madness born from a new rhythm.
இது சொந்தம்தான் பந்தம் தானே
புது அந்தம்தான் என் அத்தானே ஹா
This is truly a rightful bond and relationship,
A brand new charm, my beloved!
இது எத்தனைக் கால தவிப்பு
புது முத்திரை போடும் துடிப்பு
How long has this yearning been going on?
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
இது எத்தனைக் கால தவிப்பு
புது முத்திரை போடும் துடிப்பு
How long has this yearning been going on?
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
இடைவிடாமலே பாட்டு
என் ஏக்கம் கூடும் கேட்டு
A song playing incessantly,
Listening to it grows my longing further.
ஒரு தடை இல்லாமலே சாயும்
நதி தாவி ஓடிப் பாயும்
Leaning in without any hindrance,
Flowing rapidly like a leaping river.
காமதேவ ராகம்
காண வேண்டும் பாவம்
The melody of the Lord of Love,
Its expressions ought to be witnessed.
நடுச்சாம நேர மோகம்
சாய வேண்டும் தேகம்
Intense desire rising in the dead of night,
The body longs to surrender and lean in.
மஞ்சம்தான் கெஞ்ச வேண்டும்
கொஞ்சம் போல் கொஞ்ச வேண்டும்
The bed itself should beg,
Caressing softly bit by bit.
ஆஹ நெஞ்சம்தான் அஞ்சும் பாரு ஹய்
Ah, look at how the heart trembles in thrill!
இது எத்தனைக் கால தவிப்பு
புது முத்திரை போடும் துடிப்பு
How long has this yearning been going on?
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
இது எத்தனைக் கால தவிப்பு
புது முத்திரை போடும் துடிப்பு ஹா
How long has this yearning been going on?
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
திரை இடாமலே ஆட்டம்
உடல் மேடை போல தோன்றும்
A dance performed without a veil,
The body appears like an open stage.
எதும் மறைத்திடாமலே காட்டும்
ரதி மாறன் ஆட்டம் பாட்டம்
Revealing everything without hiding,
The song and dance of Rathi and Manmatha.
தோளில் மாலை ஆகும்
தூக்கம் ஓடிப் போகும்
Twining like a garland around the shoulders,
Sleep flees far away.
நறும் தேனில் பூவும்
ஊறும் தேகம் பாதை மாறும்
Dipped in sweet honey,
The drenched body strays into new paths.
வெட்கம்தான் விட்டுப் போகும்
மொட்டுத்தான் பட்டுத் தேகம்
All shyness fades away completely,
A silken body delicate like a flower bud.
ஆஹ சொர்க்கம்தான் பக்கம் ஆகும் ஹோ
Ah, heaven feels so near!
இது எத்தனைக் கால தவிப்பு
புது முத்திரை போடும் துடிப்பு
How long has this yearning been going on?
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
இது எத்தனைக் கால தவிப்பு
புது முத்திரை போடும் துடிப்பு
How long has this yearning been going on?
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
மது மொத்தம்தான் மொத்தம்தான்
நித்தம்தான் புது சத்தத்தால் பித்தம் தானே
It is all intoxicating wine, all of it,
A daily madness born from a new rhythm.
இது சொந்தம்தான் பந்தம் தானே
புது அந்தம்தான் என் அத்தானே ஹா
This is truly a rightful bond and relationship,
A brand new charm, my beloved!
இது எத்தனைக் கால தவிப்பு
புது முத்திரை போடும் துடிப்பு
How long has this yearning been going on?
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
இது எத்தனைக் கால தவிப்பு
புது முத்திரை போடும் துடிப்பு
How long has this yearning been going on?
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu
How long has this yearning been going on?
Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu
How long has this yearning been going on?
Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
Madhu motham thaan motham thaan
It is all intoxicating wine, all of it,
Nitham thaan pudhu sathathaal pitham thaan
A daily madness born from a new rhythm.
Idhu sondham thaan bandham thaanae
This is truly a rightful bond and relationship,
Pudhu andham thaan en atthaanae haa
A brand new charm, my beloved!
Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu
How long has this yearning been going on?
Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu
How long has this yearning been going on?
Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
Idaividaamalae paattu
A song playing incessantly,
En yaekkam koodum kettu
Listening to it grows my longing further.
Oru thadai illaamalae saayum
Leaning in without any hindrance,
Nadhi thaavi odi paayum
Flowing rapidly like a leaping river.
Kaama dheva raagam
The melody of the Lord of Love,
Kaana vendum baavam
Its expressions ought to be witnessed.
Nadu chaama nera mogam
Intense desire rising in the dead of night,
Saaya vendum dhegam
The body longs to surrender and lean in.
Manjam thaan kenja vendum
The bed itself should beg,
Konjam pol konja vendum
Caressing softly bit by bit.
Aaha nenjam thaan anjum paaru hai
Ah, look at how the heart trembles in thrill!
Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu
How long has this yearning been going on?
Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu
How long has this yearning been going on?
Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
Thirai idaamalae aattam
A dance performed without a veil,
Udal medai pola thondrum
The body appears like an open stage.
Yaedhum maraithidaamalae kaattum
Revealing everything without hiding,
Rathimaaran aattam paattam
The song and dance of Rathi and Manmatha.
Tholil maalai aagum
Twining like a garland around the shoulders,
Thookkam odi pogum
Sleep flees far away.
Narum thaenil poovum
Dipped in sweet honey,
Ooru dhegam paadhai maarum
The drenched body strays into new paths.
Vetkam thaan vittu pogum
All shyness fades away completely,
Mottu thaan pattu dhegam
A silken body delicate like a flower bud.
Aaha sorgam thaan pakkam aagum haa
Ah, heaven feels so near!
Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu
How long has this yearning been going on?
Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu
How long has this yearning been going on?
Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
Madhu motham thaan motham thaan
It is all intoxicating wine, all of it,
Nitham thaan pudhu sathathaal pitham thaan
A daily madness born from a new rhythm.
Idhu sondham thaan bandham thaanae
This is truly a rightful bond and relationship,
Pudhu andham thaan en atthaanae haa
A brand new charm, my beloved!
Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu
How long has this yearning been going on?
Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu
How long has this yearning been going on?
Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu
A throb that leaves a fresh imprint.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Vaa Vaa Vasanthame' expresses intense romantic desire and passion between lovers. The lyrics describe long-held yearnings, the intoxicating nature of love, and the physical and emotional thrill of union. Gangai Amaran uses vivid imagery of music, nature, and nocturnal intimacy to portray the deep bond and ecstasy shared by the couple.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Assonance)
“Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu / Pudhu muthirai podum thudippu”
Matching starting sounds in consecutive lines, such as 'Idhu' and 'Pudhu'.
Simile (Upamanam)
“Udal medai pola thondrum”
Comparing the body's presence to a performance stage using 'pola' (like).
Metaphor (Uvakam)
“Rathimaaran aattam paattam”
Comparing the romantic dance to the divine dance of Rathi and Manmatha (Rathimaaran).
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu”
Repetition of the refrain 'Idhu ethanai kaala thavippu' across multiple stanzas to emphasize prolonged yearning.
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Trivia
Written by Gangai Amaran, this song features rich sensual romantic imagery common in 1990s Tamil cinema dance sequences, drawing parallels to divine love figures like Rathi and Manmatha.
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