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 thottam | A garden of Kashmir roses |
| Adhu poothathu kalaiyil thaan | It bloomed only in the morning |
| Kashmir roja thottam | A garden of Kashmir roses |
| Adhu poothathu kalaiyil thaan | It bloomed only in the morning |
| Female | |
| Ohooo…oo..aaa…aahaaa | Ohooo…oo..aaa…aahaaa |
| Ohooo…oo..aaa…aahaaa | Ohooo…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 thottam | A garden of Kashmir roses |
| Adhu theduthu kaavalai thaan | It seeks a protector |
| Kashmir roja thottam | A garden of Kashmir roses |
| Adhu theduthu kaavalai thaan | It seeks a protector |
| Female | |
| Azhaganai thedi anaithida vendi | Searching for the handsome one to embrace him |
| Thoonduthu aavalai thaan | It kindles the yearning |
| Azhaganai thedi anaithida vendi | Searching for the handsome one to embrace him |
| Thoonduthu aavalai thaan | It kindles the yearning |
| Chorus | |
| Kalyaana selai katti | Wearing the wedding saree |
| Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo | Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck? |
| Kalyaana selai katti | Wearing the wedding saree |
| Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo | Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck? |
| Female | |
| Sirithaal sirikkuthu aasai | When she smiles, desire smiles too |
| Sarinthaal sariyuthu aadai | When she sways, her garment slips |
| Hey anaithaal silirkudhu dhegam | Hey, when embraced, the body gets goosebumps |
| Ninaithaal pirapadhu thaagam | When thinking of her, a thirst is born |
| Female | |
| Kaalai maalai deviyin koyil | Morning and evening in the Goddess's temple |
| Poojaikal seivaano | Will he perform worship rituals? |
| Kaalai maalai deviyin koyil | Morning and evening in the Goddess's temple |
| Poojaikal seivaano | Will he perform worship rituals? |
| Chorus | |
| Kalyaana selai katti | Wearing the wedding saree |
| Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo | Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck? |
| Kalyaana selai katti | Wearing the wedding saree |
| Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo | Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck? |
| Male | |
| Ohoo..oo..aaahaaa | Ohoo..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 sangeedham | The music of silver anklets |
| En kadhil ketkiradhae | Is heard in my ears |
| Female | |
| En kaigalin marudhaniyil | In the henna on my hands |
| Un vaasam veesudhae | Your fragrance wafts |
| Male | |
| Aranmanai vaasal thirnthida vendum | The palace gates must open |
| Kaadhalil por thodupen | I will wage a war in love |
| Aranmanai vaasal thirnthida vendum | The palace gates must open |
| Kaadhalil por thodupen | I will wage a war in love |
| Chorus | |
| Kalyaana selai katti | Wearing the wedding saree |
| Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo | Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck? |
| Kalyaana selai katti | Wearing the wedding saree |
| Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo | Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck? |
| Chorus | |
| Hey hey hey hey…. | Hey hey hey hey…. |
| Male | |
| Vizhi mel vazhigira neerai | The tears flowing over the eyes |
| Viralaal thudaithiduvenae | I shall wipe away with my fingers |
| Female | |
| Hey ivanai jeipathu yaaru | Hey, who can conquer this man? |
| Manam thaan karumbu chaaru | His heart is like sweet sugarcane juice |
| Aasai paasam neranjavan thaandi | He is filled with love and affection, dear girl |
| Manasula vachikkadi | Keep him in your heart |
| Aasai paasam neranjavan thaandi | He is filled with love and affection, dear girl |
| Manasula vachikkadi | Keep him in your heart |
| Chorus | |
| Kalyaana selai katti | Wearing the wedding saree |
| Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo | Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck? |
| Kalyaana selai katti | Wearing the wedding saree |
| Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo | Will 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 sangeedham | The music of silver anklets |
| En kadhil ketkiradhae | Is heard in my ears |
| Female | |
| En kaigalin marudhaniyil | In the henna on my hands |
| Un vaasam veesudhae | Your fragrance wafts |
| Male | |
| Elasugaloda manasugal pola | Like the hearts of the youth |
| Aaganum kalyanam..mm | The marriage must happen..mm |
| Chorus | |
| Elasugaloda manasugal pola | Like the hearts of the youth |
| Aaganum kalyanam | The marriage must happen |
| Elasugaloda manasugal pola | Like the hearts of the youth |
| Aaganum kalyanam | The marriage must happen |
| Elasugaloda manasugal pola | Like the hearts of the youth |
| Aaganum kalyanam | The marriage must happen |
| Aaganum kalyanam | The marriage must happen |
{சலக்கு சலக்கு
சன் சம்ச்சக்கு சன் சன்
சம்ச்சக்கு சன் சன் சையா} (2)
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
(Rhythmic vocal beats) (2)
கேஷ்மீர் ரோஜா தோட்டம்
அது பூத்தது காலையில் தான்
கேஷ்மீர் ரோஜா தோட்டம்
அது பூத்தது காலையில் தான்
A garden of Kashmir roses
It bloomed only in the morning
A garden of Kashmir roses
It bloomed only in the morning
ஓஹோ..ஓ..ஆஆ..ஆஹா
ஓஹோ..ஓ..ஆஆ..ஆஹா
{சலக்கு சலக்கு
சன் சம்ச்சக்கு சன் சன்
சம்ச்சக்கு சன் சன் சையா} (2)
Ohooo…oo..aaa…aahaaa
Ohooo…oo..aaa…aahaaa
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
(Rhythmic vocal beats) (2)
கேஷ்மீர் ரோஜா தோட்டம்
அது தேடுது காவலை தான்
கேஷ்மீர் ரோஜா தோட்டம்
அது தேடுது காவலை தான்
A garden of Kashmir roses
It seeks a protector
A garden of Kashmir roses
It seeks a protector
அழகனை தேடி
அணைத்திட வேண்டி
தூண்டுது ஆவலைத்தான்
அழகனை தேடி
அணைத்திட வேண்டி
தூண்டுது ஆவலைத்தான்
Searching for the handsome one to embrace him
It kindles the yearning
Searching for the handsome one to embrace him
It kindles the yearning
கல்யாண சேலை கட்டி
கழுத்தினில் வேர்வை
வழிந்திட வருவாளோ
கல்யாண சேலை கட்டி
கழுத்தினில் வேர்வை
வழிந்திட வருவாளோ
Wearing the wedding saree
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Wearing the wedding saree
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
சிரித்தால் சிரிக்குது ஆசை
சரிந்தால் சரியிது ஆடை
ஹே அணைத்தால் சிலிர்க்குது தேகம்
நினைத்தால் பிறப்பது தாகம்
When she smiles, desire smiles too
When she sways, her garment slips
Hey, when embraced, the body gets goosebumps
When thinking of her, a thirst is born
காலை மாலை தேவியின் கோயில்
பூஜைகள் செய்வானோ
காலை மாலை தேவியின் கோயில்
பூஜைகள் செய்வானோ
Morning and evening in the Goddess's temple
Will he perform worship rituals?
Morning and evening in the Goddess's temple
Will he perform worship rituals?
கல்யாண சேலை கட்டி
கழுத்தினில் வேர்வை
வழிந்திட வருவாளோ
கல்யாண சேலை கட்டி
கழுத்தினில் வேர்வை
வழிந்திட வருவாளோ
Wearing the wedding saree
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Wearing the wedding saree
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
ஓஹோ..ஓ..ஆஆ..ஆஹா
{சலக்கு சலக்கு
சன் சம்ச்சக்கு சன் சன்
சம்ச்சக்கு சன் சன் சையா} (2)
வெள்ளி கொலுசின் சங்கீதம்
என் காதில் கேட்கிறதே
Ohoo..oo..aaahaaa
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
(Rhythmic vocal beats) (2)
The music of silver anklets
Is heard in my ears
என் கைகளின் மருதாணியில்
உன் வாசம் வீசுதே
In the henna on my hands
Your fragrance wafts
அரண்மனை வாசல்
திறந்திட வேண்டும்
காதலில் போர் தொடுப்பேன்
அரண்மனை வாசல்
திறந்திட வேண்டும்
காதலில் போர் தொடுப்பேன்
The palace gates must open
I will wage a war in love
The palace gates must open
I will wage a war in love
கல்யாண சேலை கட்டி
கழுத்தினில் வேர்வை
வழிந்திட வருவாளோ
கல்யாண சேலை கட்டி
கழுத்தினில் வேர்வை
வழிந்திட வருவாளோ
Wearing the wedding saree
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Wearing the wedding saree
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
குழு
: ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே
Hey hey hey hey….
விழிமேல் வழிகிற நீரை
விரலால் துடைத்திடுவேனே
The tears flowing over the eyes
I shall wipe away with my fingers
ஹே இவனை ஜெயிப்பவன் யாரு
மணம் தான் கரும்புச்சாறு
ஆசை பாசம் நெறைஞ்சவன்தாண்டி
மனசுல வச்சிக்கடி
ஆசை பாசம் நெறைஞ்சவன்தாண்டி
மனசுல வச்சிக்கடி
Hey, who can conquer this man?
His heart is like sweet sugarcane juice
He is filled with love and affection, dear girl
Keep him in your heart
He is filled with love and affection, dear girl
Keep him in your heart
கல்யாண சேலை கட்டி
கழுத்தினில் வேர்வை
வழிந்திட வருவாளோ
கல்யாண சேலை கட்டி
கழுத்தினில் வேர்வை
வழிந்திட வருவாளோ
Wearing the wedding saree
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Wearing the wedding saree
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
{சலக்கு சலக்கு
சன் சம்ச்சக்கு சன் சன்
சம்ச்சக்கு சன் சன் சையா} (2)
வெள்ளி கொலுசின் சங்கீதம்
என் காதில் கேட்கிறதே
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
(Rhythmic vocal beats) (2)
The music of silver anklets
Is heard in my ears
என் கைகளின் மருதாணியில்
உன் வாசம் வீசுதே
In the henna on my hands
Your fragrance wafts
இளசுகளோட மனசுகள்
போல ஆகணும் கல்யாணம்
Like the hearts of the youth
The marriage must happen..mm
இளசுகளோட மனசுகள்
போல ஆகணும் கல்யாணம்
இளசுகளோட மனசுகள்
போல ஆகணும் கல்யாணம்
இளசுகளோட மனசுகள்
போல ஆகணும் கல்யாணம்
ஆகணும் கல்யாணம்
Like the hearts of the youth
The marriage must happen
Like the hearts of the youth
The marriage must happen
Like the hearts of the youth
The marriage must happen
The marriage must happen
{Jalak jalak chan
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan chaiyaa} (2)
(Rhythmic vocal beats) (2)
Kashmir roja thottam
A garden of Kashmir roses
Adhu poothathu kalaiyil thaan
It bloomed only in the morning
Kashmir roja thottam
A garden of Kashmir roses
Adhu poothathu kalaiyil thaan
It bloomed only in the morning
Ohooo…oo..aaa…aahaaa
Ohooo…oo..aaa…aahaaa
Ohooo…oo..aaa…aahaaa
Ohooo…oo..aaa…aahaaa
{Jalak jalak chan
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan chaiyaa} (2)
(Rhythmic vocal beats) (2)
Kashmir roja thottam
A garden of Kashmir roses
Adhu theduthu kaavalai thaan
It seeks a protector
Kashmir roja thottam
A garden of Kashmir roses
Adhu theduthu kaavalai thaan
It seeks a protector
Azhaganai thedi anaithida vendi
Searching for the handsome one to embrace him
Thoonduthu aavalai thaan
It kindles the yearning
Azhaganai thedi anaithida vendi
Searching for the handsome one to embrace him
Thoonduthu aavalai thaan
It kindles the yearning
Kalyaana selai katti
Wearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Kalyaana selai katti
Wearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Sirithaal sirikkuthu aasai
When she smiles, desire smiles too
Sarinthaal sariyuthu aadai
When she sways, her garment slips
Hey anaithaal silirkudhu dhegam
Hey, when embraced, the body gets goosebumps
Ninaithaal pirapadhu thaagam
When thinking of her, a thirst is born
Kaalai maalai deviyin koyil
Morning and evening in the Goddess's temple
Poojaikal seivaano
Will he perform worship rituals?
Kaalai maalai deviyin koyil
Morning and evening in the Goddess's temple
Poojaikal seivaano
Will he perform worship rituals?
Kalyaana selai katti
Wearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Kalyaana selai katti
Wearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Ohoo..oo..aaahaaa
Ohoo..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 sangeedham
The music of silver anklets
En kadhil ketkiradhae
Is heard in my ears
En kaigalin marudhaniyil
In the henna on my hands
Un vaasam veesudhae
Your fragrance wafts
Aranmanai vaasal thirnthida vendum
The palace gates must open
Kaadhalil por thodupen
I will wage a war in love
Aranmanai vaasal thirnthida vendum
The palace gates must open
Kaadhalil por thodupen
I will wage a war in love
Kalyaana selai katti
Wearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Kalyaana selai katti
Wearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Hey hey hey hey….
Hey hey hey hey….
Vizhi mel vazhigira neerai
The tears flowing over the eyes
Viralaal thudaithiduvenae
I shall wipe away with my fingers
Hey ivanai jeipathu yaaru
Hey, who can conquer this man?
Manam thaan karumbu chaaru
His heart is like sweet sugarcane juice
Aasai paasam neranjavan thaandi
He is filled with love and affection, dear girl
Manasula vachikkadi
Keep him in your heart
Aasai paasam neranjavan thaandi
He is filled with love and affection, dear girl
Manasula vachikkadi
Keep him in your heart
Kalyaana selai katti
Wearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
Kalyaana selai katti
Wearing the wedding saree
Kazhuthinil vervai vazhindhida varuvaalo
Will she come with sweat trickling down her neck?
{Jalak jalak chan
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan
(Rhythmic vocal beats)
Samchakku chan chan chaiyaa} (2)
(Rhythmic vocal beats) (2)
Velli kolusin sangeedham
The music of silver anklets
En kadhil ketkiradhae
Is heard in my ears
En kaigalin marudhaniyil
In the henna on my hands
Un vaasam veesudhae
Your fragrance wafts
Elasugaloda manasugal pola
Like the hearts of the youth
Aaganum kalyanam..mm
The marriage must happen..mm
Elasugaloda manasugal pola
Like the hearts of the youth
Aaganum kalyanam
The marriage must happen
Elasugaloda manasugal pola
Like the hearts of the youth
Aaganum kalyanam
The marriage must happen
Elasugaloda manasugal pola
Like the hearts of the youth
Aaganum kalyanam
The marriage must happen
Aaganum kalyanam
The 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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