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Lyrics & meaning

Jalakku Jalakku

From Endrendrum Kadhal · 1999

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singers
S. N. Surendar, Sujatha
Music director
Manoj Bhatnaghar
Details
Endrendrum Kadhal1999

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
{Jalak jalak chan(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan chaiyaa} (2)(Rhythmic vocal beats) (2)
Chorus
Kashmir roja thottamA garden of Kashmir roses
Adhu poothathu kalaiyil thaanIt bloomed only in the morning
Kashmir roja thottamA garden of Kashmir roses
Adhu poothathu kalaiyil thaanIt bloomed only in the morning
Female
Ohooo…oo..aaa…aahaaaOhooo…oo..aaa…aahaaa
Ohooo…oo..aaa…aahaaaOhooo…oo..aaa…aahaaa
{Jalak jalak chan(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan chaiyaa} (2)(Rhythmic vocal beats) (2)
Female
Kashmir roja thottamA garden of Kashmir roses
Adhu theduthu kaavalai thaanIt seeks a protector
Kashmir roja thottamA garden of Kashmir roses
Adhu theduthu kaavalai thaanIt seeks a protector
Female
Azhaganai thedi anaithida vendiSearching for the handsome one to embrace him
Thoonduthu aavalai thaanIt kindles the yearning
Azhaganai thedi anaithida vendiSearching for the handsome one to embrace him
Thoonduthu aavalai thaanIt kindles the yearning
Chorus
Kalyaana selai kattiWearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaaloWill she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Kalyaana selai kattiWearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaaloWill she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Female
Sirithaal sirikkuthu aasaiWhen she smiles, desire smiles too
Sarinthaal sariyuthu aadaiWhen she sways, her garment slips
Hey anaithaal silirkudhu dhegamHey, when embraced, the body gets goosebumps
Ninaithaal pirapadhu thaagamWhen thinking of her, a thirst is born
Female
Kaalai maalai deviyin koyilMorning and evening in the Goddess's temple
Poojaikal seivaanoWill he perform worship rituals?
Kaalai maalai deviyin koyilMorning and evening in the Goddess's temple
Poojaikal seivaanoWill he perform worship rituals?
Chorus
Kalyaana selai kattiWearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaaloWill she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Kalyaana selai kattiWearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaaloWill she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Male
Ohoo..oo..aaahaaaOhoo..oo..aaahaaa
Jalak jalak chan(Rhythmic vocal beats)
{Jalak jalak chan(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan chaiyaa} (2)(Rhythmic vocal beats) (2)
Velli kolusin sangeedhamThe music of silver anklets
En kadhil ketkiradhaeIs heard in my ears
Female
En kaigalin marudhaniyilIn the henna on my hands
Un vaasam veesudhaeYour fragrance wafts
Male
Aranmanai vaasal thirnthida vendumThe palace gates must open
Kaadhalil por thodupenI will wage a war in love
Aranmanai vaasal thirnthida vendumThe palace gates must open
Kaadhalil por thodupenI will wage a war in love
Chorus
Kalyaana selai kattiWearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaaloWill she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Kalyaana selai kattiWearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaaloWill she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Chorus
Hey hey hey hey….Hey hey hey hey….
Male
Vizhi mel vazhigira neeraiThe tears flowing over the eyes
Viralaal thudaithiduvenaeI shall wipe away with my fingers
Female
Hey ivanai jeipathu yaaruHey, who can conquer this man?
Manam thaan karumbu chaaruHis heart is like sweet sugarcane juice
Aasai paasam neranjavan thaandiHe is filled with love and affection, dear girl
Manasula vachikkadiKeep him in your heart
Aasai paasam neranjavan thaandiHe is filled with love and affection, dear girl
Manasula vachikkadiKeep him in your heart
Chorus
Kalyaana selai kattiWearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaaloWill she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Kalyaana selai kattiWearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaaloWill she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Male
{Jalak jalak chan(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan chaiyaa} (2)(Rhythmic vocal beats) (2)
Velli kolusin sangeedhamThe music of silver anklets
En kadhil ketkiradhaeIs heard in my ears
Female
En kaigalin marudhaniyilIn the henna on my hands
Un vaasam veesudhaeYour fragrance wafts
Male
Elasugaloda manasugal polaLike the hearts of the youth
Aaganum kalyanam..mmThe marriage must happen..mm
Chorus
Elasugaloda manasugal polaLike the hearts of the youth
Aaganum kalyanamThe marriage must happen
Elasugaloda manasugal polaLike the hearts of the youth
Aaganum kalyanamThe marriage must happen
Elasugaloda manasugal polaLike the hearts of the youth
Aaganum kalyanamThe marriage must happen
Aaganum kalyanamThe marriage must happen

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Kashmir Roja Thottam' from the 1999 movie Endrendrum Kadhal is a lively romantic track capturing the emotions of young love, anticipation, and bridal beauty. The female protagonist is metaphorically depicted as a blooming Kashmir rose garden seeking protection and affection, while both lovers eagerly anticipate their upcoming marriage.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Kashmir roja thottam adhu poothathu kalaiyil thaan

Compares the heroine's delicate beauty to a blooming rose garden from Kashmir.

Metaphor

Manam thaan karumbu chaaru

Compares the hero's gentle and sweet heart to sugarcane juice.

Sensory Imagery

Velli kolusin sangeedham... En kaigalin marudhaniyil un vaasam veesudhae

Combines auditory imagery of anklets tinkling with olfactory imagery of scented henna.

Edhukai (Second letter rhyming)

Sirithaal sirikkuthu aasai / Sarinthaal sariyuthu aadai

Demonstrates Tamil poetic rhythm where the second consonants match across paired lines ('ri' in Sirithaal and Sarinthaal).

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Trivia

Endrendrum Kadhal (1999) stars Vijay and Rambha. The soundtrack was composed by Manoj Bhatnagar, who also directed the film, with lyrics penned by Pazhani Bharathi.

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