Kadhal Rani Katti Kidakae
From Thirisoolam · 1979
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Thirisoolam1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aa… hahahaa… aa… | Ah... hahaha... ah... |
| Aa… aa… aa… aa… | Ah... ah... ah... ah... |
| Aa… aa… aa… aa… haa aa aa aa | Ah... ah... ah... ah... haa ah ah ah |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal raani katti kidakka | As the queen of love stays bound, |
| Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaa | Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty! |
| Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavum | For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy, |
| Velli vatta nilavae vaa… ooo… | Come, silver circular moon... oh... |
| Male | |
| Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum | Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds) |
| Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum | Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds) |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal raani katti kidakka | As the queen of love stays bound, |
| Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaa | Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty! |
| Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavum | For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy, |
| Velli vatta nilavae vaa… ooo… | Come, silver circular moon... oh... |
| Male | |
| Yaendi naanam manjalitta chinna kodi | Why this shyness, O small vine adorned in turmeric? |
| Anjuvadhu enna sugamo | What pleasure is there in fearing? |
| Aanum pennum thannandhani methaiyida | When a man and a woman share a bed all alone, |
| Manmadhanin inbam varumo oo… | Does the bliss of Manmatha (Cupid) not arrive? Oh... |
| Male | |
| Yaendi naanam manjalitta chinna kodi | Why this shyness, O small vine adorned in turmeric? |
| Anjuvadhu enna sugamo | What pleasure is there in fearing? |
| Aanum pennum thannandhani methaiyida | When a man and a woman share a bed all alone, |
| Manmadhanin inbam varumo oo… | Does the bliss of Manmatha (Cupid) not arrive? Oh... |
| Adi athai magal maaman magal sondham paaradi | Look at the kinship, daughter of my aunt and uncle! |
| Siru thathai mozhi vithaigalai konjam kooradi | Tell me a few tricks in your parrot-like speech. |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal raani katti kidakka | As the queen of love stays bound, |
| Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaa | Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty! |
| Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavum | For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy, |
| Velli vatta nilavae vaa… ooo… | Come, silver circular moon... oh... |
| Male | |
| Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum | Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds) |
| Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum | Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds) |
| Male | |
| Poojai naeram pulliyitta chinna mayil | During the time of worship, O small spotted peacock, |
| Thalli nirppadhenna porulo | What is the meaning of standing far away? |
| Aasai vellam gangai ena pongudhadi | The flood of desire overflows like the Ganges, |
| Avvidathil enna nilaiyo haa | What is the state over there? Ha! |
| Adi vaanin madhi kaaman rathi vaedham solladi | O moon of the sky, speak the scriptures of Kamadeva and Rathi! |
| Nadu jaamam varai inbam tharum paadam kaeladi | Listen to the lesson that bestows pleasure until midnight! |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal raani katti kidakka | As the queen of love stays bound, |
| Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaa | Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty! |
| Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavum | For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy, |
| Velli vatta nilavae vaa… ooo… | Come, silver circular moon... oh... |
| Male | |
| Kaiyum kaiyum mella mella pinna pinna | As hands slowly entwine with hands, |
| Anbu rasam pongi varumae | The elixir of love will overflow. |
| Kannam thannai killi vida killi vida | As cheeks are gently pinched, |
| Sorkka sugam thangi vidumae | Heavenly pleasure will reside within. |
| Kaiyum kaiyum mella mella pinna pinna | As hands slowly entwine with hands, |
| Anbu rasam pongi varumae | The elixir of love will overflow. |
| Kannam thannai killi vida killi vida | As cheeks are gently pinched, |
| Sorkka sugam thangi vidumae | Heavenly pleasure will reside within. |
| Vizhi orangalil mogangalin raagam paadadi | Sing the melody of desires from the corners of your eyes! |
| Siru odandhanil naanum vara jaadai seiyadi | Gesture to me to ride in your little boat! |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal raani katti kidakka | As the queen of love stays bound, |
| Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaa | Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty! |
| Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavum | For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy, |
| Velli vatta nilavae vaa… ooo… | Come, silver circular moon... oh... |
| Male | |
| Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum | Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds) |
| Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum | Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds) |
ஆ.....ஹாஹஹா......ஆ.....
ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ....
ஆ......ஆ......ஆ......ஆ.....ஹா ஆ ஆ ஆ
Ah... hahaha... ah...
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Ah... ah... ah... ah... haa ah ah ah
காதல் ராணி கட்டிக் கிடக்க
கட்டிலிருக்கு கட்டழகு கலையே வா
பால் போல் மேனி பள்ளிக் கொள்ளவும்
துள்ளி விழவும்
வெள்ளி வட்ட நிலவே வா.....ஓஒ
As the queen of love stays bound,
Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy,
Come, silver circular moon... oh...
டக்கு முக்கும் டக்கு முக்கும் முக்கும் முக்கும்
டக்கு முக்கும் டக்கு முக்கும் முக்கும் முக்கும்
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
காதல் ராணி கட்டிக் கிடக்க
கட்டிலிருக்கு கட்டழகு கலையே வா
பால் போல் மேனி பள்ளிக் கொள்ளவும்
துள்ளி விழவும்
வெள்ளி வட்ட நிலவே வா.....ஓஒ
As the queen of love stays bound,
Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy,
Come, silver circular moon... oh...
ஏன்டி நாணம் மஞ்சளிட்ட சின்னக்கொடி
அஞ்சுவது என்ன சுகமோ
ஆணும் பெண்ணும் தன்னந்தனி மெத்தையிட
மன்மதனின் இன்பம் வருமோ ஓ.....
Why this shyness, O small vine adorned in turmeric?
What pleasure is there in fearing?
When a man and a woman share a bed all alone,
Does the bliss of Manmatha (Cupid) not arrive? Oh...
ஏன்டி நாணம் மஞ்சளிட்ட சின்னக்கொடி
அஞ்சுவது என்ன சுகமோ
ஆணும் பெண்ணும் தன்னந்தனி மெத்தையிட
மன்மதனின் இன்பம் வருமோ ஓ.....
அடி அத்தை மகள் மாமன் மகள் சொந்தம் பாரடி
தத்தை மொழி வித்தைகளை கொஞ்சம் கூறடி
Why this shyness, O small vine adorned in turmeric?
What pleasure is there in fearing?
When a man and a woman share a bed all alone,
Does the bliss of Manmatha (Cupid) not arrive? Oh...
Look at the kinship, daughter of my aunt and uncle!
Tell me a few tricks in your parrot-like speech.
காதல் ராணி கட்டிக் கிடக்க
கட்டிலிருக்கு கட்டழகு கலையே வா
பால் போல் மேனி பள்ளிக் கொள்ளவும்
துள்ளி விழவும்
வெள்ளி வட்ட நிலவே வா.....ஓஒ
As the queen of love stays bound,
Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy,
Come, silver circular moon... oh...
டக்கு முக்கும் டக்கு முக்கும் முக்கும் முக்கும்
டக்கு முக்கும் டக்கு முக்கும் முக்கும் முக்கும்
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
பூஜை நேரம் பள்ளியிட்ட சின்ன மயில்
தள்ளி நிற்பதென்ன பொருளோ
ஆசை வெள்ளம் கங்கை என பொங்குதடி
அவ்விடத்தில் என்ன நிலையோ ஹா
அடி வானில் மதி காமன் ரதி வேதம் சொல்லடி
நடு சாமம் வரை இன்பம் தரும் பாடம் கேளடி
During the time of worship, O small spotted peacock,
What is the meaning of standing far away?
The flood of desire overflows like the Ganges,
What is the state over there? Ha!
O moon of the sky, speak the scriptures of Kamadeva and Rathi!
Listen to the lesson that bestows pleasure until midnight!
காதல் ராணி கட்டிக் கிடக்க
கட்டிலிருக்கு கட்டழகு கலையே வா
பால் போல் மேனி பள்ளிக் கொள்ளவும்
துள்ளி விழவும்
வெள்ளி வட்ட நிலவே வா.....ஓஒ
As the queen of love stays bound,
Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy,
Come, silver circular moon... oh...
கையும் கையும் மெல்ல மெல்லப் பின்னப்பின்ன
அன்பு ரசம் பொங்கி வருமே
கன்னந் தன்னைக் கிள்ளிவிடக் கிள்ளிவிடமே
சொர்க்க சுகம் தங்கிவிடுமே..........
கையும் கையும் மெல்ல மெல்லப் பின்னப்பின்ன
அன்பு ரசம் பொங்கி வருமே
கன்னந் தன்னைக் கிள்ளிவிடக் கிள்ளிவிடமே
As hands slowly entwine with hands,
The elixir of love will overflow.
As cheeks are gently pinched,
Heavenly pleasure will reside within.
As hands slowly entwine with hands,
The elixir of love will overflow.
As cheeks are gently pinched,
Heavenly pleasure will reside within.
Sing the melody of desires from the corners of your eyes!
Gesture to me to ride in your little boat!
டக்கு முக்கும் டக்கு முக்கும் முக்கும் முக்கும்
டக்கு முக்கும் டக்கு முக்கும் முக்கும் முக்கும்
சொர்க்க சுகம் தங்கிவிடுமே..........
விழி ஓரங்களில் மோகங்களில் ராகம் பாடடி
சிறு ஓடந்தனில் நானும் வர ஜாடை செய்யடி
As the queen of love stays bound,
Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy,
Come, silver circular moon... oh...
காதல் ராணி கட்டிக் கிடக்க
கட்டிலிருக்கு கட்டழகு கலையே வா
பால் போல் மேனி பள்ளிக் கொள்ளவும்
துள்ளி விழவும்
வெள்ளி வட்ட நிலவே வா.....ஓஒ
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Aa… hahahaa… aa…
Ah... hahaha... ah...
Aa… aa… aa… aa…
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Aa… aa… aa… aa… haa aa aa aa
Ah... ah... ah... ah... haa ah ah ah
Kaadhal raani katti kidakka
As the queen of love stays bound,
Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaa
Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavum
For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy,
Velli vatta nilavae vaa… ooo…
Come, silver circular moon... oh...
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Kaadhal raani katti kidakka
As the queen of love stays bound,
Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaa
Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavum
For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy,
Velli vatta nilavae vaa… ooo…
Come, silver circular moon... oh...
Yaendi naanam manjalitta chinna kodi
Why this shyness, O small vine adorned in turmeric?
Anjuvadhu enna sugamo
What pleasure is there in fearing?
Aanum pennum thannandhani methaiyida
When a man and a woman share a bed all alone,
Manmadhanin inbam varumo oo…
Does the bliss of Manmatha (Cupid) not arrive? Oh...
Yaendi naanam manjalitta chinna kodi
Why this shyness, O small vine adorned in turmeric?
Anjuvadhu enna sugamo
What pleasure is there in fearing?
Aanum pennum thannandhani methaiyida
When a man and a woman share a bed all alone,
Manmadhanin inbam varumo oo…
Does the bliss of Manmatha (Cupid) not arrive? Oh...
Adi athai magal maaman magal sondham paaradi
Look at the kinship, daughter of my aunt and uncle!
Siru thathai mozhi vithaigalai konjam kooradi
Tell me a few tricks in your parrot-like speech.
Kaadhal raani katti kidakka
As the queen of love stays bound,
Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaa
Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavum
For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy,
Velli vatta nilavae vaa… ooo…
Come, silver circular moon... oh...
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Poojai naeram pulliyitta chinna mayil
During the time of worship, O small spotted peacock,
Thalli nirppadhenna porulo
What is the meaning of standing far away?
Aasai vellam gangai ena pongudhadi
The flood of desire overflows like the Ganges,
Avvidathil enna nilaiyo haa
What is the state over there? Ha!
Adi vaanin madhi kaaman rathi vaedham solladi
O moon of the sky, speak the scriptures of Kamadeva and Rathi!
Nadu jaamam varai inbam tharum paadam kaeladi
Listen to the lesson that bestows pleasure until midnight!
Kaadhal raani katti kidakka
As the queen of love stays bound,
Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaa
Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavum
For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy,
Velli vatta nilavae vaa… ooo…
Come, silver circular moon... oh...
Kaiyum kaiyum mella mella pinna pinna
As hands slowly entwine with hands,
Anbu rasam pongi varumae
The elixir of love will overflow.
Kannam thannai killi vida killi vida
As cheeks are gently pinched,
Sorkka sugam thangi vidumae
Heavenly pleasure will reside within.
Kaiyum kaiyum mella mella pinna pinna
As hands slowly entwine with hands,
Anbu rasam pongi varumae
The elixir of love will overflow.
Kannam thannai killi vida killi vida
As cheeks are gently pinched,
Sorkka sugam thangi vidumae
Heavenly pleasure will reside within.
Vizhi orangalil mogangalin raagam paadadi
Sing the melody of desires from the corners of your eyes!
Siru odandhanil naanum vara jaadai seiyadi
Gesture to me to ride in your little boat!
Kaadhal raani katti kidakka
As the queen of love stays bound,
Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaa
Here is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavum
For your milk-like body to rest and leap in joy,
Velli vatta nilavae vaa… ooo…
Come, silver circular moon... oh...
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Kaadhal Raani Katti Kidakka' is a romantic duet/soliloquy filled with intimate imagery, passionate courtship, and poetic elegance. The speaker beckons his beloved—metaphorically comparing her to a silver moon, a spotted peacock, and a turmeric-laden vine—inviting her to cast aside her hesitation and shyness. Through vivid sensory details, the lyrics capture the gradual culmination of romance, comparing boundless affection to the overflowing river Ganges and describing the bliss of physical closeness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavum”
Compares the smooth, fair complexion of the beloved to milk using 'pol' ('Paal pol maeni').
Uruvagaim (Metaphor)
“Velli vatta nilavae vaa… ooo…”
Metaphorically addresses the heroine as a circular silver moon ('Velli vatta nilavae') and a spotted peacock ('pulliyitta chinna mayil').
Monai (Alliteration)
“Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaa”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ka' and 'Katt' across consecutive words creating poetic rhythm ('Kaadhal', 'Katti', 'Kattilirukku', 'Kattazhaghu', 'Kalaiyae').
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Trivia
The song is composed by M. S. Viswanathan for the blockbuster movie 'Thirisoolam' (1979) starring Sivaji Ganesan, featuring memorable vocals by T. M. Soundararajan and lyrics by Kannadasan.
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