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Kaadhal Thaen Kodukka

From Chinna Kannamma · 1993

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singers
Mano, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Chinna Kannamma
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
6 Mar 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kaadhal thaen kodukka
Koodaadhaa
Kanni poo parikka vaaraadhaa
Neechal poda thaanae neerodai
Oonjal aada thaanae poo maedai
Nee thottu naanum thottu thaan
Naal thorum
Kaadhal thaen kodukka
Koodaadhaa
Kanni poo parikka vaaraadhaa
Athi poovai aasai theera
Killi po
Thithikkaadho melum keezhum
Alli po
Thaalaadha bodhai yerum podhu
Thaanaaga paadhai maarum maadhu
Manadhil aadum aan
Nee thaanae endru
Madiyil aadum maan
Naan thaanae indru
Medhuvaai viral theendum
Neram aaval meera thaanae
Kaadhal thaen kodukka
Koodaadhaa
Kanni poo parikka vaaraadhaa
Vanji dhegam manjal vaanam
Thandhadhaa
Vannak kolam maayajaalam
Enbadhaa
Paaraattum raajaraajan
Tholil
Poompaavai saaindhu aadum
Naalil
Idhazhin oram naan
Thaen vaangum velai
Idai vidaamal paar
Yedhaedho leelai
Nedu naal idharkkaaga thaane
Vaadum ullam indru
Kaadhal thaen kodukka
Koodaadhaa
Kanni poo parikka vaaraadhaa
Neechal poda thaanae neerodai
Oonjal aada thaanae poo maedai
Nee thottu naanum thottu thaan
Naal thorum
Kaadhal thaen kodukka
Koodaadhaa
Kanni poo parikka vaaraadhaa
To offer the honey of love,
can we not?
Won't you come to pluck this fresh flower?
Isn't a stream meant for swimming?
Isn't a bed of flowers meant for swinging?
With you touching me and me touching you,
every single day...
To offer the honey of love,
can we not?
Won't you come to pluck this fresh flower?
Pluck this rare blossom to your heart's desire,
and take it all!
Won't it taste sweet from head to toe,
as you gather it close?
When an irresistible sweet rush rises,
the path naturally changes, my girl!
"The man who dances in my heart
is you, isn't it?"
"The playful deer in your lap
is me today, isn't it?"
When fingers touch so gently,
desire is bound to overflow!
To offer the honey of love,
can we not?
Won't you come to pluck this fresh flower?
Did the golden twilight sky
give you this slender body?
Should I call this colorful charm
a piece of pure magic?
On the shoulders of the adoring king,
resting upon his shoulders,
as this flower-like beauty leans and sways,
on this day...
From the edge of your lips,
when I taste the sweet nectar,
look at all the playful games of love
unfolding without a pause!
For this very moment, all along,
has my heart been longing until today!
To offer the honey of love,
can we not?
Won't you come to pluck this fresh flower?
Isn't a stream meant for swimming?
Isn't a bed of flowers meant for swinging?
With you touching me and me touching you,
every single day...
To offer the honey of love,
can we not?
Won't you come to pluck this fresh flower?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Kaadhal Thaen Kodukka from the 1993 Tamil movie Chinna Kannamma is a sensual and poetic duet that captures the intimate romance and deep longing between two lovers. Using vivid natural imagery such as streams, flower beds, and rare blossoms, the song illustrates the joy of physical and emotional union. The lyrics express the sweet intoxication of love and the ultimate fulfillment of a long-awaited embrace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Urvagam)

“Neechal poda thaanae neerodai / Oonjal aada thaanae poo maedai”

Compares natural elements like the stream (neerodai) and flower bed (poo maedai) to venues for romantic closeness and intimacy.

Rhyme and Assonance (Edhugai and Monai)

“Manadhil aadum aan... / Madiyil aadum maan...”

Uses matching internal structures and rhyming words like 'Manadhil' / 'Madiyil' and 'aan' / 'maan' to create a melodious flow.

Refrain / Anaphora

“Kaadhal thaen kodukka / Koodaadhaa”

The opening couplet is repeated throughout the song as a refrain to anchor the thematic plea of love.

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Trivia

This track from Chinna Kannamma (1993) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam, and vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.

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