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Lyrics & meaning

Kaakkaa Muttai

From Vellakkara Durai · 2014

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singer
Vaikom Vijayalakshmi
Music director
D. Imman
Movie name
Vellakkara Durai
Movie release year
2014
Lyrics added on
24 Aug 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kaa kaa muttai kaakkaa muttai
Kaa kaa muttai kaakkaa muttai
Kaakaa muttai kannaala thaan
Kabadi aaduven
Kanni kaalam neram paarthidaama
Magudi oodhuven
Vetti kattum ungalukku
Kirukka yethuven
Onnu vendum vara meniyaala
Sarakka oothuven
Iruppavanga jaakkettula
Panatha kuththunga
Yedhum illaadhavanga pogum vara
Kaiya thattunga
Rasippavanga sokki nillunga
Enna ragasiyamaa muththu pannunga
Kaakaa muttai kaakkaa muttai
Kaakkaa muttai kaakkaa muttai hoi
Dhillu irundhaa enna
Thinna varalaam
Thevai irundhaa enna
Thirumba thirumba nerungalaam
Kaasu irundhaa enna
Vaangi vidalaam
Kaadhal irundhaa enaa
Kadaisi varaiyil thodaralaam
Thayangi nikkura aalu
Noiyil padukkuraan
Kalavi kollura aalu
Vaazhva jeyikkuraan
Edhuvum ingae kuththam illenga
Alli anaikkalennaa
Raththam sundumngaa
Kaa kaa muttai kaakkaa muttai
Kaa kaa muttai kaakkaa muttai
Kattikka theriyaama
Ottikka mudiyaama
Kittathil adi neeyum
Vaaraadhae veenae
Kattikka thuniyaama
Ettaathil irundhae nee
Paththikka nenachaalae
Agaadhu thaanae
Aasai kollura nenja nee
Vittuvidaadha
Angeyum ingeyum suththa vidaadha
Kaandadha eppavum vetti vidaadha
Vandhidu ennidam vetka padaadha
Paasam sila naal konda
Nesam sila naal
Aasai sila naal indha
Ariya udalai ariya vaa
Neeyum sila naal ingae
Naanum sila naal
Yaarum sila naal indha
Nilaiyil sarasam puriya vaa
Kudumbam vilanga yeththu
Kuththu vilakka thaan
Purinji kollanum naanum
Sinna silukka thaan
Irukkum mattum enna ottunga
Innum irukki kolla kaappaang kattunga
Kaa kaa muttai kaakkaa muttai
Kaa kaa muttai kaakkaa muttai
Kaakkaa muttai kannaala thaan
Kabadi aaduven
Kanni kaalam neram paarthidaama
Magudi oodhuven
Vetti kettum ungalukku
Kirukku yethuven
Onnu vendum vara meniyaala
Sarakka ooththuven
Rasippavanga sokki nillunga
Enna ragasiyamaa muththu pannunga
Kaakaaa……
Crow's egg, crow's egg,
Crow's egg, crow's egg.
With these crow-egg dark eyes,
I'll play a game of kabaddi.
Without caring about the time or hour,
I'll play the snake charmer's flute.
To all of you wearing dhotis,
I'll drive you crazy with passion.
With a body longing for more,
I'll pour out an intoxicating brew.
Those of you who have money,
tuck cash into my blouse!
Those of you with nothing, until it's time to go,
clap your hands!
Those who enjoy this, stand spellbound,
and give me a kiss in secret!
Crow's egg, crow's egg,
Crow's egg, crow's egg, hoy!
If you have the guts,
you can come feast on me.
If you feel the need,
you can draw close again and again.
If you have the money,
you can buy my time.
If you have true love,
you can walk with me till the very end.
The man who hesitates
falls ill with longing.
The man who takes his pleasure
wins at life.
Nothing here is a crime, folks!
If you don't gather me into your arms,
your blood will dry right up!
Crow's egg, crow's egg,
Crow's egg, crow's egg.
Without knowing how to embrace,
without being able to hold close,
don't you come near me
all in vain!
Without the courage to hold me tight,
standing far away,
if you only dream of catching fire,
that simply won't do, will it?
A heart that longs with desire—
do not leave it behind.
Do not let it wander here and there.
Never break this magnetic pull.
Come to me, don't be shy!
Affection lasts a few days,
love lasts a few days,
desire lasts a few days—
come discover this youthful body!
You are here for a few days,
I am here for a few days,
everyone is here for only a few days—
in this fleeting state, come play and make love!
To bring prosperity to your family,
light the sacred standing lamp;
but remember that I am
just a sassy, spirited girl!
Cling to me as long as we have time,
and tie a sacred thread to hold me even tighter!
Crow's egg, crow's egg,
Crow's egg, crow's egg.
With these crow-egg dark eyes,
I'll play a game of kabaddi.
Without caring about the time or hour,
I'll play the snake charmer's flute.
To all of you wearing dhotis,
I'll drive you crazy with passion.
With a body longing for more,
I'll pour out an intoxicating brew.
Those who enjoy this, stand spellbound,
and give me a kiss in secret!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Kaakkaa Muttai' from the film 'Vellakkara Durai' is a high-energy folk item number that celebrates youthful boldness, romance, and untamed desire. The singer playfully addresses the onlookers and her suitors, inviting them to shed their hesitation, embrace passion, and live life without regrets. Through metaphors of traditional games, instruments, and folk festivities, she emphasizes that life and beauty are fleeting, encouraging everyone to enjoy the moment boldly.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor / Simile (உவமை / உருவகம்)

Kaakaa muttai kannaala thaan

The phrase 'Kaakaa muttai kannaala thaan' compares the dark, glossy, and unique appearance of eyes to a crow's egg, a popular folk metaphor.

Rhyme / Monotony (எதுகை / மோனை)

Kaa kaa muttai kaakkaa muttai

The repetitive usage of 'Kaakkaa muttai' forms a rhythmic beat characteristic of Tamil folk dance songs (Kuthu paattu).

Antithesis / Contrast (முரண்)

Thayangi nikkura aalu / Kalavi kollura aalu

Contrasting the man who hesitates ('Thayangi nikkura aalu') with the one who takes action ('Kalavi kollura aalu').

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Trivia

The song 'Kaakkaa Muttai' featured in the 2014 romantic comedy 'Vellakkara Durai' starring Vikram Prabhu and Sri Divya. Composed by D. Imman, the song gained widespread popularity in Tamil Nadu tea stalls and festivals due to its infectious folk rhythm and energetic vocals by Anita.

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