Kasthuri Maane
From Kolusu · 1985
- Lyricist
- Kamakodiyan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Details
- Kolusu1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| ………………… | ... |
| Female | |
| ……………….. | ... |
| Male | |
| Kasthoori maanae kolli mala thaene | O Musk Deer, O Honey of Kolli Hills! |
| Vaadi en kaanjipattu | Come, my fine Kanchipuram silk! |
| Kannpattu kaipattu naan konja nee kenja | As eyes meet and hands touch, as I coax and you plead, |
| Vaa kalyaana melam thattu | Come, play the wedding drums! |
| Female | |
| Aalamaraththula chittu kuruvi | The little sparrow on the banyan tree, |
| Male :Hoi | Male: Hoi! |
| Female :Aadi kudhichhcuthu katti thazhuvi | Female: Danced, jumped, and embraced tightly, |
| Male :Aahaa | Male: Aahaa! |
| Female | |
| Aalamaraththula chittu kuruvi | The little sparrow on the banyan tree, |
| Aadi kudhichhcuthu katti thazhuvi | Danced, jumped, and embraced tightly, |
| Male | |
| Aattam pottaalae kaattam kuraiyaatho | If she dances, won't the harsh heat subside? |
| Ponnu kannaalae theeyum kuliraatho | With a girl's cool glance, won't even fire grow cold? |
| Vaadi vayasu pullae | Come, young girl, |
| Female | |
| Nee oosi thanthaa naanum paasi thaaraen | If you give me a needle, I will give you beads, |
| Neeyo raasikkaaran | You are such a charming, prince-like man, |
| Naanum vekkam vittu pakkam vaaraen | Shedding my shyness, I come close to you, |
| Male | |
| Kasthoori maanae kolli mala thaene | O Musk Deer, O Honey of Kolli Hills! |
| Vaadi en kaanjipattu….hae hae…. | Come, my fine Kanchipuram silk... hae hae... |
| Male | |
| Vedala vayasula whistle adichchu | Whistling in the days of youth, |
| Vella manasudan kaiyai pudichchu | Holding hands with a pure heart, |
| Whistle :……………… | Whistle: ... |
| Male | |
| Vedala vayasula visiladichchu | Whistling in the days of youth, |
| Vella manasudan kaiyai pudichchu | Holding hands with a pure heart, |
| Female | |
| Aadu oyilaattam naanum mayilaattam | You dance Oyilattam, and I dance like a peacock, |
| Azhagu poonthottam anbu kondaattam | A beautiful flower garden, a grand celebration of love, |
| Povom oorkolamaa | Shall we go around in a grand procession? |
| Male | |
| Vasthaathu vaangi thinnum saththaan saalaamissoo | A wholesome, nourishing dish fit for champions, |
| Pistavum badam kotta kasthoori korosanai | Pistachios, almond seeds, musk, and gorochana, |
| Askku askku askku | Expressing playful love and affection, |
| Askku askku askku | Expressing playful love and affection, |
| Female | |
| Kasthoori maanthaan kolli mala thaenthaan | I am indeed the Musk Deer, the honey from Kolli Hills! |
| Kasthoori maanthaan kolli mala thaenthaan | I am indeed the Musk Deer, the honey from Kolli Hills! |
| Naanthaanyaa kaanjipattu | I am indeed the Kanchipuram silk! |
| Kannpattu kaipattu naan konja nee kenja | As eyes meet and hands touch, as I coax and you plead, |
| Vaa kalyaana melam thattu | Come, play the wedding drums! |
| Male | |
| Kasthoori maanae kolli mala thaene | O Musk Deer, O Honey of Kolli Hills! |
| Kasthoori maanae kolli mala thaene | O Musk Deer, O Honey of Kolli Hills! |
| Vaadi en kaanjipattu | Come, my fine Kanchipuram silk! |
| Kannpattu kaipattu naan konja nee kenja | As eyes meet and hands touch, as I coax and you plead, |
| Vaa kalyaana melam thattu | Come, play the wedding drums! |
| Aahaan ahhaan haeihaei hae…… | Aahaan ahhaan haeihaei hae...... |
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கஸ்தூரி மானே கொல்லி மலத் தேனே
வாடி என் காஞ்சிப் பட்டு
கண்பட்டு கைப்பட்டு நான் கொஞ்ச நீ கெஞ்ச
வா கல்யாண மேளம் தட்டு....ஹேய்....
O Musk Deer, O Honey of Kolli Hills!
Come, my fine Kanchipuram silk!
As eyes meet and hands touch, as I coax and you plead,
Come, play the wedding drums!
கஸ்தூரி மான்தான் கொல்லி மலத் தேன்தான்
நான்தான்யா காஞ்சிப் பட்டு
கண்பட்டு கைப்பட்டு நான் கொஞ்ச நீ கெஞ்ச
வா கல்யாண மேளம் தட்டு....
The little sparrow on the banyan tree,
Male: Hoi!
Female: Danced, jumped, and embraced tightly,
Male: Aahaa!
ஆலமரத்துல சிட்டுக் குருவி
ஹோய்
ஆடிக் குதிச்சுது கட்டித் தழுவி
ஆஹா
The little sparrow on the banyan tree,
Danced, jumped, and embraced tightly,
ஆலமரத்துல சிட்டுக் குருவி
ஆடிக் குதிச்சுது கட்டித் தழுவி
If she dances, won't the harsh heat subside?
With a girl's cool glance, won't even fire grow cold?
Come, young girl,
ஆட்டம் போட்டாலே காட்டம் குறையாதோ
பொண்ணு கண்ணாலே தீயும் குளிராதோ
வாடி வயசுப் புள்ளே....
If you give me a needle, I will give you beads,
You are such a charming, prince-like man,
Shedding my shyness, I come close to you,
நீ ஊசி தந்தா நானும் பாசி தாரேன்
நீயோ ராசிக்காரன் நானும்
வெக்கம் விட்டு பக்கம் வாரேன்
O Musk Deer, O Honey of Kolli Hills!
Come, my fine Kanchipuram silk... hae hae...
கஸ்தூரி மானே கொல்லி மலத் தேனே
வாடி என் காஞ்சிப் பட்டு.....ஹே ஹே
Whistling in the days of youth,
Holding hands with a pure heart,
Whistle: ...
வெடல வயசுல விசிலடிச்சு
வெள்ள மனசுடன் கையை புடிச்சு
விசில் :
.......................
Whistling in the days of youth,
Holding hands with a pure heart,
வெடல வயசுல விசிலடிச்சு
வெள்ள மனசுடன் கையை புடிச்சு
You dance Oyilattam, and I dance like a peacock,
A beautiful flower garden, a grand celebration of love,
Shall we go around in a grand procession?
ஆடு ஒயிலாட்டம் நானும் மயிலாட்டம்
அழகு பூந்தோட்டம் அன்பு கொண்டாட்டம்
போவோம் ஊர்கோலமா
A wholesome, nourishing dish fit for champions,
Pistachios, almond seeds, musk, and gorochana,
Expressing playful love and affection,
Expressing playful love and affection,
வஸ்தாது வாங்கி தின்னும் சத்தான சாலாமிஸ்ஸு
பிஸ்தாவும் பாதாம்கொட்டை கஸ்தூரி கோரோசனை
அஸ்க்கு ஏ அஸ்க்கு அஸ்க்கு
அஸ்க்கு அஸ்க்கு அஸ்க்கு
I am indeed the Musk Deer, the honey from Kolli Hills!
I am indeed the Musk Deer, the honey from Kolli Hills!
I am indeed the Kanchipuram silk!
As eyes meet and hands touch, as I coax and you plead,
Come, play the wedding drums!
கஸ்தூரி மான்தான் கொல்லி மலத் தேன்தான்
கஸ்தூரி மான்தான் கொல்லி மலத் தேன்தான்
நான்தான்யா காஞ்சிப் பட்டு
கண்பட்டு கைப்பட்டு நான் கொஞ்ச நீ கெஞ்ச
வா கல்யாண மேளம் தட்டு.....
O Musk Deer, O Honey of Kolli Hills!
O Musk Deer, O Honey of Kolli Hills!
Come, my fine Kanchipuram silk!
As eyes meet and hands touch, as I coax and you plead,
Come, play the wedding drums!
Aahaan ahhaan haeihaei hae......
கஸ்தூரி மானே கொல்லி மலத் தேனே
கஸ்தூரி மானே கொல்லி மலத் தேனே
வாடி என் காஞ்சிப் பட்டு
கண்பட்டு கைப்பட்டு நான் கொஞ்ச நீ கெஞ்ச
வா கல்யாண மேளம் தட்டு....
ஆஹான் அஹ்ஹான் ஹேய் ஹேய்ஹே.....
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Kasthoori maanae kolli mala thaene
O Musk Deer, O Honey of Kolli Hills!
Vaadi en kaanjipattu
Come, my fine Kanchipuram silk!
Kannpattu kaipattu naan konja nee kenja
As eyes meet and hands touch, as I coax and you plead,
Vaa kalyaana melam thattu
Come, play the wedding drums!
Aalamaraththula chittu kuruvi
The little sparrow on the banyan tree,
Male :Hoi
Male: Hoi!
Female :Aadi kudhichhcuthu katti thazhuvi
Female: Danced, jumped, and embraced tightly,
Male :Aahaa
Male: Aahaa!
Aalamaraththula chittu kuruvi
The little sparrow on the banyan tree,
Aadi kudhichhcuthu katti thazhuvi
Danced, jumped, and embraced tightly,
Aattam pottaalae kaattam kuraiyaatho
If she dances, won't the harsh heat subside?
Ponnu kannaalae theeyum kuliraatho
With a girl's cool glance, won't even fire grow cold?
Vaadi vayasu pullae
Come, young girl,
Nee oosi thanthaa naanum paasi thaaraen
If you give me a needle, I will give you beads,
Neeyo raasikkaaran
You are such a charming, prince-like man,
Naanum vekkam vittu pakkam vaaraen
Shedding my shyness, I come close to you,
Kasthoori maanae kolli mala thaene
O Musk Deer, O Honey of Kolli Hills!
Vaadi en kaanjipattu….hae hae….
Come, my fine Kanchipuram silk... hae hae...
Vedala vayasula whistle adichchu
Whistling in the days of youth,
Vella manasudan kaiyai pudichchu
Holding hands with a pure heart,
Whistle :………………
Whistle: ...
Vedala vayasula visiladichchu
Whistling in the days of youth,
Vella manasudan kaiyai pudichchu
Holding hands with a pure heart,
Aadu oyilaattam naanum mayilaattam
You dance Oyilattam, and I dance like a peacock,
Azhagu poonthottam anbu kondaattam
A beautiful flower garden, a grand celebration of love,
Povom oorkolamaa
Shall we go around in a grand procession?
Vasthaathu vaangi thinnum saththaan saalaamissoo
A wholesome, nourishing dish fit for champions,
Pistavum badam kotta kasthoori korosanai
Pistachios, almond seeds, musk, and gorochana,
Askku askku askku
Expressing playful love and affection,
Askku askku askku
Expressing playful love and affection,
Kasthoori maanthaan kolli mala thaenthaan
I am indeed the Musk Deer, the honey from Kolli Hills!
Kasthoori maanthaan kolli mala thaenthaan
I am indeed the Musk Deer, the honey from Kolli Hills!
Naanthaanyaa kaanjipattu
I am indeed the Kanchipuram silk!
Kannpattu kaipattu naan konja nee kenja
As eyes meet and hands touch, as I coax and you plead,
Vaa kalyaana melam thattu
Come, play the wedding drums!
Kasthoori maanae kolli mala thaene
O Musk Deer, O Honey of Kolli Hills!
Kasthoori maanae kolli mala thaene
O Musk Deer, O Honey of Kolli Hills!
Vaadi en kaanjipattu
Come, my fine Kanchipuram silk!
Kannpattu kaipattu naan konja nee kenja
As eyes meet and hands touch, as I coax and you plead,
Vaa kalyaana melam thattu
Come, play the wedding drums!
Aahaan ahhaan haeihaei hae……
Aahaan ahhaan haeihaei hae......
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kasthoori Maane is a lively, folk-flavored romantic duet expressing affection, youthful fervor, and romantic anticipation. The lovers affectionately address each other with rich rural metaphors—comparing beauty to sweet Kolli Hills honey, rare musk deer, and precious Kanchipuram silk, playfully anticipating their eventual marriage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Kasthoori maanae kolli mala thaene”
The lover endearingly compares his beloved to rare and precious items like 'Kasthoori maan' (musk deer), 'Kolli mala thaen' (Kolli hills honey), and 'Kaanjipattu' (Kanchipuram silk).
Rhyme & Assonance (Edhukai / Monai)
“Kannpattu kaipattu naan konja nee kenja”
Rhythmic repetition of sounds such as 'Kannpattu' and 'kaipattu', or 'Oyilattam' and 'Mayilaattam', which enhances the folk rhythm of the lyric.
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Trivia
Kolusu (1985) features music composed by Malaysia Vasudevan, who was primarily known as one of Tamil cinema's most prominent playback singers. This film represents one of his distinct projects as a music composer.
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