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Lyrics & meaning

Karikuzhambu Vaasam

From Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam · 2023

Lyricist
Junior Nithya
Singer
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Details
Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Karikolambhu vasamThe aroma of mutton curry,
Adhu manamanakka veesaumSpreads with a delightful fragrance.
Malli poovum pesumEven jasmine flowers would speak,
Tamil ponnu naalae rosamA Tamil girl inherently possesses pride and dignity.
Male
Karikolambhu vasamThe aroma of mutton curry,
Adhu manamanakka veesaumSpreads with a delightful fragrance.
Malli poovum pesumEven jasmine flowers would speak,
Tamil ponnu naalae rosamA Tamil girl inherently possesses pride and dignity.
Male
Morachu paathalaeIf she glares at me,
Enakku gareaagumI get completely hooked.
Sooda paathalaeIf she gives a fiery look,
Sodavum beeragumEven soda turns into beer!
Male
Morachu paathalaeIf she glares at me,
Enakku gareaagumI get completely hooked.
Sooda paathalaeIf she gives a fiery look,
Sodavum beeragumEven soda turns into beer!
Male
Nee amsamaana ladukkiYou are an attractive, charming girl,
On lookula vizhundhen thadukkiI tripped and fell into your gaze.
Meen kulambhu idlyLike fish curry paired with idli,
Naan unakku yetha jetleyI am Jet Li, the perfect match for you!
Male
Karikolambhu vasamThe aroma of mutton curry,
Adhu manamanakka veesumSpreads with a delightful fragrance.
Malli poovum pesumEven jasmine flowers would speak,
Tamil ponnu naalae rosamA Tamil girl inherently possesses pride and dignity.
Male
Serraga sambha arisi ivaShe is fine Seeraga Samba rice,
Thennaattu ilavarasiThe princess of the Southern realm.
Jillaalae kanaladiThe entire district feels the heat,
Jigarthanda jilebiShe is like cool Jigarthanda and sweet Jalebi!
Male
Oorae vanakkam veikkumBowed down to by the whole town,
Seemarasa mamaendiI am your royal maternal uncle!
Unakku mattum thanOnly for you,
Pudimaada aavendiI will turn into a brand-new man.
Male
Mookanang kayiru kattiTying a nose rope to a bull,
Mudichi poduvenI will knot it tight.
Vaetiya madichu kattiFolding up my veshti,
Kuthattam aaduvenI will dance with energetic joy!
Male
Yemi ekda osthavaWhy are you coming here like that?
Naan bandhakattuven pisthavaI will show off my style, big shot!
Yemi ekda osthavaWhy are you coming here like that?
Naan bandhakattuven pisthavaI will show off my style, big shot!
Male
Karikolambhu vasamThe aroma of mutton curry,
Adhu manamanakka veesaumSpreads with a delightful fragrance.
Malli poovum pesumEven jasmine flowers would speak,
Tamil ponnu naalae rosamA Tamil girl inherently possesses pride and dignity.
Male
Pechi ellam kavarchiAll your talk is full of charm,
On otha azhagu saatchuiYour unique beauty is the evidence.
Andha sarakkapaathu kavindhu vittendaI fell flat seeing that beauty,
Ellarumae saatchiAnd everyone here is a witness!
Male
Locala pesinaaalumEven if you speak in local slang,
Thookala irukkuraYou pack a powerful punch!
Thookkalaam kitta ponaaIf I move close to lift you,
Nakkala pakkuraYou give me a sarcastic look.
Male
Soora kaathulaiyumEven in a strong stormy wind,
Suruttae patha veippenI will light up a cigar!
Oorae eduthaalumEven if the whole town opposes us,
Unna naan kaathu nippenI will stand guard and protect you.
Male
Yemi ekda osthavaWhy are you coming here like that?
Naan bandhakattuven pisthavaI will show off my style, big shot!
Yemi ekda osthavaWhy are you coming here like that?
Naan bandhakattuven pisthavaI will show off my style, big shot!
Male
Karikolambhu vasamThe aroma of mutton curry,
Adhu manamanakka veesumSpreads with a delightful fragrance.
Malli poovum pesumEven jasmine flowers would speak,
Tamil ponnu naalae rosamA Tamil girl inherently possesses pride and dignity.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Karikolambhu Vasam is a vibrant, upbeat folk track from the film Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam. The lyrics draw rich sensory imagery from rural Tamil Nadu, blending culinary metaphors like mutton curry, Jigarthanda, Jalebi, and Seeraga Samba rice with playful romantic banter. The hero praises the heroine's fiery, proud personality and striking beauty, expressing his unconditional commitment to protect and win her over.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Serraga sambha arisi iva / Jigarthanda jilebi

Compares the woman to Seeraga Samba rice, Jigarthanda, and Jalebi, highlighting her exquisite and sweet nature using local cuisine.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Sooda paathalae / Sodavum beeragum

An exaggerated claim that a single fiery glance from the girl can instantly turn plain soda into beer.

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Iyaibu)

Nee amsamaana ladukki / On lookula vizhundhen thadukki

Matching ending rhyming sounds in consecutive lines (ladukki / thadukki).

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Trivia

The track composed and sung by G. V. Prakash Kumar features colloquial Madurai and Southern Tamil slang mixed with popular culinary references, celebrating the earthy cultural vibe of rural Tamil Nadu.

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