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Lyrics & meaning

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 aaAh... ah... ah... ah... haa ah ah ah
Male
Kaadhal raani katti kidakkaAs the queen of love stays bound,
Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaaHere is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavumFor 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 muhumTakku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhumTakku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Male
Kaadhal raani katti kidakkaAs the queen of love stays bound,
Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaaHere is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavumFor 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 kodiWhy this shyness, O small vine adorned in turmeric?
Anjuvadhu enna sugamoWhat pleasure is there in fearing?
Aanum pennum thannandhani methaiyidaWhen 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 kodiWhy this shyness, O small vine adorned in turmeric?
Anjuvadhu enna sugamoWhat pleasure is there in fearing?
Aanum pennum thannandhani methaiyidaWhen 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 paaradiLook at the kinship, daughter of my aunt and uncle!
Siru thathai mozhi vithaigalai konjam kooradiTell me a few tricks in your parrot-like speech.
Male
Kaadhal raani katti kidakkaAs the queen of love stays bound,
Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaaHere is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavumFor 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 muhumTakku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhumTakku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Male
Poojai naeram pulliyitta chinna mayilDuring the time of worship, O small spotted peacock,
Thalli nirppadhenna poruloWhat is the meaning of standing far away?
Aasai vellam gangai ena pongudhadiThe flood of desire overflows like the Ganges,
Avvidathil enna nilaiyo haaWhat is the state over there? Ha!
Adi vaanin madhi kaaman rathi vaedham solladiO moon of the sky, speak the scriptures of Kamadeva and Rathi!
Nadu jaamam varai inbam tharum paadam kaeladiListen to the lesson that bestows pleasure until midnight!
Male
Kaadhal raani katti kidakkaAs the queen of love stays bound,
Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaaHere is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavumFor 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 pinnaAs hands slowly entwine with hands,
Anbu rasam pongi varumaeThe elixir of love will overflow.
Kannam thannai killi vida killi vidaAs cheeks are gently pinched,
Sorkka sugam thangi vidumaeHeavenly pleasure will reside within.
Kaiyum kaiyum mella mella pinna pinnaAs hands slowly entwine with hands,
Anbu rasam pongi varumaeThe elixir of love will overflow.
Kannam thannai killi vida killi vidaAs cheeks are gently pinched,
Sorkka sugam thangi vidumaeHeavenly pleasure will reside within.
Vizhi orangalil mogangalin raagam paadadiSing the melody of desires from the corners of your eyes!
Siru odandhanil naanum vara jaadai seiyadiGesture to me to ride in your little boat!
Male
Kaadhal raani katti kidakkaAs the queen of love stays bound,
Kattilirukku kattazhaghu kalaiyae vaaHere is the bed; come, masterwork of complete beauty!
Paal pol maeni palli kollavum thulli vizhavumFor 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 muhumTakku muhum takku muhum muhum muhum (rhythmic beat sounds)
Takku muhum takku muhum muhum muhumTakku 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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