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Lyrics & meaning

Ithu Thaan Muthal Irava

From Kanna Thorakkanum Saami · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, P. Susheela
Music director
Ilayaraja/Gangai Amaran
Details
Kanna Thorakkanum Saami1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Idhu thaan mudhal iravaaIs this the first night?
Illai idhu pol pala iravaaOr are there many nights like this?
Female
Idhu thaan mudhal iravuThis is indeed the first night,
Innum idhu pol pala iravuAnd there will be many more nights like this.
Male
Kattiya thaaramaa…Are you the wedded wife?
Konjura naeramaa…Is this the time for caressing?
Female
Kattiya thaaram thaan kShe is indeed the wedded wife,
Konjura naeram thaanThis is indeed the time for caressing.
Ammam mammaaAmmam mammaa (expression of wonder/teasing)
Male
Appap pappaa pappap pappaaAppap pappaa pappap pappaa (rhythmic vocalization)
Idhu thaan mudhal iravaaIs this the first night?
Illai idhu pol pala iravaa hei heiOr are there many nights like this? Hei hei
Female
Idhu thaan mudhal iravuThis is indeed the first night,
Innum idhu pol pala iravuAnd there will be many more nights like this.
Male
Ennadi indha karisanamWhat is this sudden affection, girl?
Eppadi aachu thirumanamHow did this marriage even happen?
Pathiniyaattam nadikkiraeYou act as if you are a virtuous wife,
Pakkatthil vandhu idikkiraeYet you come and bump into me closely.
Female
Vanna valai poduCast a colorful net,
Malliyap poo kanakkaaLike a jasmine flower,
Kili yedu inbavalli idam vazhakkaaIs this a parrot's sweet dispute with Inbavalli?
Male
Vanji mugam enna inji thinna kurangaaWhy is your face twisted like a monkey eating ginger?
Otturiyae konjam yetti iru ozhungaaYou keep sticking to me, stay back and behave properly!
Female
Um maela naan aasa vechaenI fell in love with you,
Aa… aa aa…Aa... aa aa...
Em maela thaan kobamaa aa… aa…Are you angry at me? Aa... aa...
Male
Eppodhum naan kaadhalichaenI have loved you always,
Ellaamae en paavamaaIs everything my sin?
Female
Thottaa enna kettaa pogumWhat will go wrong if you touch me?
Mundhaana pandhaada munnaadi vandhaadaWith your saree pallu playing around, come in front and dance.
Male
Idhu thaan mudhal iravaaIs this the first night?
Illai idhu pol pala iravaaOr are there many nights like this?
Female
Idhu thaan mudhal iravuThis is indeed the first night,
Innum idhu pol pala iravuAnd there will be many more nights like this.
Male
Kattiya thaaramaa…Are you the wedded wife?
Konjura naeramaa…Is this the time for caressing?
Female
Kattiya thaaram thaanShe is indeed the wedded wife,
Konjura naeram thaanThis is indeed the time for caressing.
Ammam mammaaAmmam mammaa
Male
Appap pappaa pappap pappaaAppap pappaa pappap pappaa
Idhu thaan mudhal iravaaIs this the first night?
Female :HaaFemale: Haa
Male :Illai idhu pol pala iravaaMale: Or are there many nights like this?
Female :HaaFemale: Haa
Female
Idhu thaan mudhal iravuThis is indeed the first night,
Innum idhu pol pala iravuAnd there will be many more nights like this.
Male
Ennadi neeyum nenaikkiraeWhat are you thinking, girl?
Ithana paadu paduthuraeWhy do you make me suffer so much?
Pattadhu podhum odhungikkoI have suffered enough, step aside,
Piriyam undu purinjukkoUnderstand that there is affection.
Female
Kondavana vittu oduvadhu muraiyaaIs it right to run away leaving the husband?
Buthi kettu neeyum paesuradhu sariyaaIs it right for you to lose your mind and talk like this?
Male
Ponnazhagae dhinam unnidathil mayakkamO golden beauty, I am intoxicated by you every day,
Onna vittu manam eppadi thaan irukkumHow can my heart exist leaving you behind?
Female
En maeniyae neeyum vandhaaIf you come near my body,
Aa… aa…aaAa... aa... aa
Un maeniyil thaanganum ..mm…I should hold you against your body.. mm...
Male
Sevvaayilae thaenai kanduFinding honey on your red lips,
Sindhaama thaan vaanganumI must taste it without spilling a drop.
Female
Ippodhu thaan yaekkam illaNow there is no yearning anymore,
Koiyaadha kothaada kothodu muthaadaTo kiss in bunches like unplucked fruit clusters.
Male
Idhu thaan mudhal iravaaIs this the first night?
Illai idhu pol pala iravaa hei heiOr are there many nights like this? Hei hei
Female
Idhu thaan mudhal iravuThis is indeed the first night,
Innum idhu pol pala iravu haa haaAnd there will be many more nights like this, haa haa.
Male
Kattiya thaaramaa…Are you the wedded wife?
Konjura naeramaa…Is this the time for caressing?
Female
Kattiya thaaram thaanShe is indeed the wedded wife,
Konjura naeram thaanThis is indeed the time for caressing.
Ammam mammaaAmmam mammaa
Male
Appap pappaa pappap pappaaAppap pappaa pappap pappaa
Idhu thaan mudhal iravaaIs this the first night?
Illai idhu pol pala iravaa hei hei heiOr are there many nights like this? Hei hei hei
Female
Idhu thaan mudhal iravuThis is indeed the first night,
Innum idhu pol pala iravu haa haa haa haa hahaaAnd there will be many more nights like this, haa haa haa haa hahaa.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Idhu Thaan Mudhal Iravu' from the 1986 Tamil film 'Kanna Thorakkanum Saami' captures a playful and romantic duel between a newlywed couple during their wedding night. The bridegroom and bride exchange witty banter, balancing teasing distance with affectionate advances as they navigate their emotions and intimacy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Kattiya thaaramaa… / Konjura naeramaa…

The second letters 'dd' in 'Kattiya' and 'n' in 'Konjura' complement the structured rhythmic pairs throughout the chorus.

Simile (Uvamai)

Vanji mugam enna inji thinna kurangaa

Comparing the lady's face to a monkey that consumed ginger ('inji thinna kurangaa') to portray annoyance vividly in a humorous way.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Sevvaayilae thaenai kandu

Comparing the red lips to a source of honey ('Sevvaayilae thaenai kandu').

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Trivia

'Kanna Thorakkanum Saami' (1986) features lyrics written by the celebrated poet Vaali, showcasing his penchant for witty folk-based couplets that blend humor with romance seamlessly.

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