Kadhava Thorandhu Vachu
From Thaali Kattiya Raasa · 1992
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Shailaja
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Details
- Thaali Kattiya Raasa1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Hoi….machchaan | Hey... my beloved cousin |
| Kadhava thoranthu vachchu kaathirunthaen | I kept the door open and waited |
| Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen | I spread out a new mat made of dreams |
| Female | |
| Kadhava thoranthu vachchu kaathirunthaen | I kept the door open and waited |
| Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen | I spread out a new mat made of dreams |
| Pudhu medai arangeru medhuvaaga jadhi podu | Ascend the new stage and tread the dance rhythm gently |
| Ada machchaan intha ponnu oru maathirithaan | Oh cousin, this girl is truly something special |
| Manasa mayakkuthu raaththirithaan | She intoxicates the mind only in the night |
| Female | |
| Paththu patti suththiyirukkuthu | Draped around in ten silk sarees |
| Palla patti vaththiyirukkuthu | Her tooth paste has dried up waiting |
| Machchu veettu maaman innum manasu vaikkalaiyae | My uncle from the terraced house has not yet made up his mind |
| Intha maanguyila allikida thedhi vaikkalaiyae | He has not fixed a date to embrace this songbird |
| Female | |
| Muppaalilae moga paalithu | In the three aspects of life, this is the realm of passion |
| Appaala ponaa moochu vaanguthu | Going beyond it makes one gasp for breath |
| Female | |
| Varavirukkum selavirurukkum uravai thallaathae | Relationships have gains and expenses, do not cast it away |
| En vaasalukku vantha pinnae sumaa pogaathae | Having come to my entrance, do not leave empty-handed |
| Varavirukkum selavirurukkum uravai thallaathae | Relationships have gains and expenses, do not cast it away |
| En vaasalukku vantha pinnae sumaa pogaathae | Having come to my entrance, do not leave empty-handed |
| Female | |
| Kadhava thoranthu vachchu kaathirunthaen | I kept the door open and waited |
| Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen | I spread out a new mat made of dreams |
| Female | |
| Kadhava thoranthu vachchu kaathirunthaen | I kept the door open and waited |
| Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen | I spread out a new mat made of dreams |
| Pudhu medai arangeru medhuvaaga jadhi podu | Ascend the new stage and tread the dance rhythm gently |
| Ada machchaan intha ponnu oru maathirithaan | Oh cousin, this girl is truly something special |
| Manasa mayakkuthu raaththirithaan | She intoxicates the mind only in the night |
| Female | |
| Kumbakonam kozhunthu veththala | Tender betel leaves from Kumbakonam |
| Potturukkaen sivappu paththala | I chewed them, yet the red stain is not enough |
| Machchaan pera sonnaa pothum | Just uttering my cousin's name is enough |
| Vaai sevakkuthaiyyaa | My lips turn bright red with passion, sir |
| En manjaththukku vanthu paaru poo manakkuthaiyyaa | Come see my bed, it fragrance of fresh flowers, sir |
| Female | |
| Oorukellam mukkaath thuttu | A three-quarter coin for the rest of the town |
| Unakkuthaanyaa chinna chittu | But a special sweet note reserved only for you |
| Female | |
| Pala sarakku kadaiya kandu koottam seruthu | Seeing a grocery shop, a crowd gathers |
| Intha parauva ponnu | This young woman in her prime |
| Unakku mattum salaam poduthu hoi | Bows and salutes only to you, hey! |
| Pala sarakku kadaiya kandu koottam seruthu | Seeing a grocery shop, a crowd gathers |
| Intha parauva ponnu | This young woman in her prime |
| Unakku mattum salaam poduthu hoi | Bows and salutes only to you, hey! |
| Female | |
| Kadhava thoranthu vachchu kaathirunthaen | I kept the door open and waited |
| Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen | I spread out a new mat made of dreams |
| Female | |
| Kadhava thoranthu vachchu kaathirunthaen | I kept the door open and waited |
| Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen | I spread out a new mat made of dreams |
| Pudhu medai arangeru medhuvaaga jadhi podu | Ascend the new stage and tread the dance rhythm gently |
| Ada machchaan intha ponnu oru maathirithaan | Oh cousin, this girl is truly something special |
| Manasa mayakkuthu raaththirithaan | She intoxicates the mind only in the night |
ஹோய்....மச்சான்....
கதவ தொறந்து வச்சு காத்திருந்தேன்
கண்ணா புதுப் பாயை போட்டு வச்சேன்
Hey... my beloved cousin
I kept the door open and waited
I spread out a new mat made of dreams
கதவ தொறந்து வச்சு காத்திருந்தேன்
கண்ணா புதுப் பாயை போட்டு வச்சேன்
புது மேடை அரங்கேறு மெதுவாக ஜதி போடு
அட மச்சான் இந்த பொண்ணு ஒரு மாதிரிதான்
மனச மயக்குது ராத்திரிதான்..
I kept the door open and waited
I spread out a new mat made of dreams
Ascend the new stage and tread the dance rhythm gently
Oh cousin, this girl is truly something special
She intoxicates the mind only in the night
பத்துப் பட்டி சுத்தியிருக்குது
பள்ளப் பட்டி வத்தியிருக்குது
மச்சு வீட்டு மாமன் இன்னும் மனசு வைக்கலையே
இந்த மாங்குயில அள்ளிக்கிட தேதி வைக்கலையே
Draped around in ten silk sarees
Her tooth paste has dried up waiting
My uncle from the terraced house has not yet made up his mind
He has not fixed a date to embrace this songbird
முப்பாலிலே மோகப் பாலிது
அப்பால போனா மூச்சு வாங்குது
In the three aspects of life, this is the realm of passion
Going beyond it makes one gasp for breath
வரவிருக்கும் செலவிருக்கும் உறவை தள்ளாதே
என் வாசலுக்கு வந்த பின்னே சும்மா போகாதே
வரவிருக்கும் செலவிருக்கும் உறவை தள்ளாதே
என் வாசலுக்கு வந்த பின்னே சும்மா போகாதே
Relationships have gains and expenses, do not cast it away
Having come to my entrance, do not leave empty-handed
Relationships have gains and expenses, do not cast it away
Having come to my entrance, do not leave empty-handed
கதவ தொறந்து வச்சு காத்திருந்தேன்
கண்ணா புதுப் பாயை போட்டு வச்சேன்
I kept the door open and waited
I spread out a new mat made of dreams
கதவ தொறந்து வச்சு காத்திருந்தேன்
கண்ணா புதுப் பாயை போட்டு வச்சேன்
புது மேடை அரங்கேறு மெதுவாக ஜதி போடு
அட மச்சான் இந்த பொண்ணு ஒரு மாதிரிதான்
மனச மயக்குது ராத்திரிதான்.....
I kept the door open and waited
I spread out a new mat made of dreams
Ascend the new stage and tread the dance rhythm gently
Oh cousin, this girl is truly something special
She intoxicates the mind only in the night
கும்பகோணம் கொழுந்து வெத்தல
போட்டுருக்கேன் சிவப்பு பத்தல
மச்சான் பேர சொன்னா போதும்
வாய் செவக்குதய்யா
என் மஞ்சத்துக்கு வந்து பாரு பூ மணக்குதய்யா
Tender betel leaves from Kumbakonam
I chewed them, yet the red stain is not enough
Just uttering my cousin's name is enough
My lips turn bright red with passion, sir
Come see my bed, it fragrance of fresh flowers, sir
ஊருக்கெல்லாம் முக்காத் துட்டு
உனக்கு தான்யா சின்ன சிட்டு
A three-quarter coin for the rest of the town
But a special sweet note reserved only for you
பல சரக்கு கடைய கண்டு கூட்டம் சேருது
இந்த பருவப் பொண்ணு
உனக்கு மட்டும் சலாம் போடுது ஹோய்
பல சரக்கு கடைய கண்டு கூட்டம் சேருது
இந்த பருவப் பொண்ணு
உனக்கு மட்டும் சலாம் போடுது
Seeing a grocery shop, a crowd gathers
This young woman in her prime
Bows and salutes only to you, hey!
Seeing a grocery shop, a crowd gathers
This young woman in her prime
Bows and salutes only to you, hey!
கதவ தொறந்து வச்சு காத்திருந்தேன்
கண்ணா புதுப் பாயை போட்டு வச்சேன்
I kept the door open and waited
I spread out a new mat made of dreams
கதவ தொறந்து வச்சு காத்திருந்தேன்
கண்ணா புதுப் பாயை போட்டு வச்சேன்
புது மேடை அரங்கேறு மெதுவாக ஜதி போடு
அட மச்சான் இந்த பொண்ணு ஒரு மாதிரிதான்
மனச மயக்குது ராத்திரிதான்..
I kept the door open and waited
I spread out a new mat made of dreams
Ascend the new stage and tread the dance rhythm gently
Oh cousin, this girl is truly something special
She intoxicates the mind only in the night
Hoi….machchaan
Hey... my beloved cousin
Kadhava thoranthu vachchu kaathirunthaen
I kept the door open and waited
Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen
I spread out a new mat made of dreams
Kadhava thoranthu vachchu kaathirunthaen
I kept the door open and waited
Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen
I spread out a new mat made of dreams
Pudhu medai arangeru medhuvaaga jadhi podu
Ascend the new stage and tread the dance rhythm gently
Ada machchaan intha ponnu oru maathirithaan
Oh cousin, this girl is truly something special
Manasa mayakkuthu raaththirithaan
She intoxicates the mind only in the night
Paththu patti suththiyirukkuthu
Draped around in ten silk sarees
Palla patti vaththiyirukkuthu
Her tooth paste has dried up waiting
Machchu veettu maaman innum manasu vaikkalaiyae
My uncle from the terraced house has not yet made up his mind
Intha maanguyila allikida thedhi vaikkalaiyae
He has not fixed a date to embrace this songbird
Muppaalilae moga paalithu
In the three aspects of life, this is the realm of passion
Appaala ponaa moochu vaanguthu
Going beyond it makes one gasp for breath
Varavirukkum selavirurukkum uravai thallaathae
Relationships have gains and expenses, do not cast it away
En vaasalukku vantha pinnae sumaa pogaathae
Having come to my entrance, do not leave empty-handed
Varavirukkum selavirurukkum uravai thallaathae
Relationships have gains and expenses, do not cast it away
En vaasalukku vantha pinnae sumaa pogaathae
Having come to my entrance, do not leave empty-handed
Kadhava thoranthu vachchu kaathirunthaen
I kept the door open and waited
Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen
I spread out a new mat made of dreams
Kadhava thoranthu vachchu kaathirunthaen
I kept the door open and waited
Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen
I spread out a new mat made of dreams
Pudhu medai arangeru medhuvaaga jadhi podu
Ascend the new stage and tread the dance rhythm gently
Ada machchaan intha ponnu oru maathirithaan
Oh cousin, this girl is truly something special
Manasa mayakkuthu raaththirithaan
She intoxicates the mind only in the night
Kumbakonam kozhunthu veththala
Tender betel leaves from Kumbakonam
Potturukkaen sivappu paththala
I chewed them, yet the red stain is not enough
Machchaan pera sonnaa pothum
Just uttering my cousin's name is enough
Vaai sevakkuthaiyyaa
My lips turn bright red with passion, sir
En manjaththukku vanthu paaru poo manakkuthaiyyaa
Come see my bed, it fragrance of fresh flowers, sir
Oorukellam mukkaath thuttu
A three-quarter coin for the rest of the town
Unakkuthaanyaa chinna chittu
But a special sweet note reserved only for you
Pala sarakku kadaiya kandu koottam seruthu
Seeing a grocery shop, a crowd gathers
Intha parauva ponnu
This young woman in her prime
Unakku mattum salaam poduthu hoi
Bows and salutes only to you, hey!
Pala sarakku kadaiya kandu koottam seruthu
Seeing a grocery shop, a crowd gathers
Intha parauva ponnu
This young woman in her prime
Unakku mattum salaam poduthu hoi
Bows and salutes only to you, hey!
Kadhava thoranthu vachchu kaathirunthaen
I kept the door open and waited
Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen
I spread out a new mat made of dreams
Kadhava thoranthu vachchu kaathirunthaen
I kept the door open and waited
Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen
I spread out a new mat made of dreams
Pudhu medai arangeru medhuvaaga jadhi podu
Ascend the new stage and tread the dance rhythm gently
Ada machchaan intha ponnu oru maathirithaan
Oh cousin, this girl is truly something special
Manasa mayakkuthu raaththirithaan
She intoxicates the mind only in the night
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This sensual folk song portrays a young woman expressing her deep longing and romantic yearning for her lover (referred to affectionately as 'machchaan'). She describes waiting for him with open doors and a bed adorned with dreams, playfully teasing him about setting a wedding date and fulfilling their union. Through vivid folk imagery involving betel leaves, flower-adorned beds, and daily village life, she conveys her exclusive affection for him, asserting that while others may admire her, her heart and devotion belong strictly to him.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen”
Comparing the act of preparing for love to laying down a new mat made of dreams ('Kanaa pudhu paayai pottu vachchen').
Emona / Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)
“Varavirukkum selavirurukkum uravai thallaathae”
Assonance and rhyming sound structure present across line pairings, such as 'Kadhava' and 'Kanaa', or 'Varavirukkum' and 'En vaasalukku'.
Hyperbole / Romantic Exaggeration
“Machchaan pera sonnaa pothum Vaai sevakkuthaiyyaa”
Exaggerating the red hue of her lips turning red purely by reciting her lover's name rather than chewing betel leaves.
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Trivia
Thaali Kattiya Raasa is a 1992 Tamil drama film starring Murali and Kanaka, directed by J. K. Rithesh (credited as J. K. Rithesh / Vijayan). The soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja features rich rural folk orchestrations characteristic of early 90s Tamil cinema.
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