- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Mano
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Honest Raj
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kaaturen kaaturen
Idha paarthukka paarthukka
Indha kaatula mettula
Ennai serthuka serthuka
Adiyae athikkaniyae
Idhu podhuma
Innum konjam venuma
Rendu peruma
Andha pakkam povomaa
Indha poonjittu
Idaiyai thottu
Pudhaiyal edukkatta
Kaaturen kaaturen
Idha paarthukka paarthukka
Indha kaatula mettula
Ennai serthuka serthuka eh..
Aththi maraththula
Santhula bonthula
Thendralum suththi vara
Adhai kandathum kandathum
Kaadhal vanthathu
Kanmani unna thoda
Naan pattu meththai
Pottu vaikkiren
Paatu vaikkiren odivaa
Ah kaththa viththa
Baakki vechatha
Thaekki vechatha paakka vaa
Adi chithiramae
Raththinamae
Achamum kichamum
Innamum ennadi
Kaaturen kaaturen
Idha paarthukka paarthukka
Indha kaatula mettula
Ennai serthuka serthuka
Adiyae athikkaniyae
Idhu podhuma
Innum konjam venuma
Rendu peruma
Andha pakkam povomaa
Indha poonjittu
Idaiyai thottu
Pudhaiyal edukkatta
Kaaturen kaaturen
Idha paarthukka paarthukka
Indha kaatula mettula
Ennai serthuka serthuka
Heh eh haa..
Kandaangi saelaigal
Kondaadum penn vargam
Undingu yeraalama
Maarappu illaamal
Maanae un pon maeni
Nee kaatu thaaralama
Kanneeril neenthuthu
Thanga nirath thaamarai
Kaiyodu yenthuthu
Thannudaiya maamana
Hei unna nenachae
Oru maasama
Kannurakkam pochamma
Adi raasaththi nee enna
Sood yeththi
Angaeyum ingaeyum
Thadavi thadavi
Urasi urasi
Panthiya eduththu vai
Kaaturen kaaturen
Idha paarthukka paarthukka
Indha kaatula mettula
Ennai serthuka serthuka ..
Adiyae athikkaniyae
Idhu podhuma
Innum konjam venuma
Rendu peruma
Andha pakkam povomaa
Indha poonjittu
Idaiyai thottu
Pudhaiyal edukkatta
Ah kaaturen kaaturen
Idha paarthukka paarthukka
Indha kaatula mettula
Ennai serthuka serthuka
Haa haa haa
Un meedhu naan saaya
En meedhu nee saaya
Pon oonjal vendaamadi
Munnadi paarththaalum
Pinnadi paarththaalum
Kannaadi nee thaanadi
Unnaattam oviyam
Indha ooril yedhadi
Unnodu en manam
Odi varum paaradi
Nee thotta udanae
Haa suthi yeruthae
Siththam thadumaaruthae
Ini thaangathu en aasai
Thoongaathu mukkani sakkarai
Uthattil irukku
Urinji edukka
Panju meththai podatta
Kaaturen kaaturen
Idha paarthukka paarthukka
Indha kaatula mettula
Ennai serthuka serthuka ..
Adiyae athikkaniyae
Idhu podhuma
Innum konjam venuma
Rendu peruma
Andha pakkam povomaa
Indha poonjittu
Idaiyai thottu
Pudhaiyal edukkatta
Kaaturen kaaturen
Idha paarthukka paarthukka
Indha kaatula mettula
Ennai serthuka serthuka
Haa kaaturen kaaturen
Idha paarthukka paarthukka
Indha kaatula mettula
Ennai serthuka serthuka
I'll show you, I'll show you!
Look at this, just look at this!
In this forest and on these hills,
Take me in, hold me close!
Hey my sweet fig fruit!
Is this enough,
Or do you want a little more?
Shall the two of us
Go over to that side?
Touching this little bird's
Slender waist,
Shall I dig up the hidden treasure?
I'll show you, I'll show you!
Look at this, just look at this!
In this forest and on these hills,
Take me in, hold me close, yeah!
In the fig tree,
Through every nook and corner,
As the gentle breeze whirls around,
The moment I saw that,
Love surged within me,
To touch you, my darling!
A soft silk bed,
I will lay out for you,
I'll sing a song, come running!
Ah, all the tricks I learned,
All that I have saved,
And kept stored, come see it all!
Hey my pretty painting,
My precious gem,
Why all this fear and shyness,
Even now, girl?
I'll show you, I'll show you!
Look at this, just look at this!
In this forest and on these hills,
Take me in, hold me close!
Hey my sweet fig fruit!
Is this enough,
Or do you want a little more?
Shall the two of us
Go over to that side?
Touching this little bird's
Slender waist,
Shall I dig up the hidden treasure?
I'll show you, I'll show you!
Look at this, just look at this!
In this forest and on these hills,
Take me in, hold me close!
Hey eh ha...
Wearing rustic cotton sarees,
Countless women celebrating
Are all around here!
Without your upper drape,
My deer, your golden body,
Show it freely and generously!
Swimming in glistening waters,
A golden lotus,
Welcomes and embraces
Her beloved man!
Hey, just thinking of you,
For a whole month,
I lost all my sleep, girl!
Hey queen, stirring up
A burning passion in me,
Caressing here and there,
Touching gently,
Brushing against me,
Serve up the grand feast of love!
I'll show you, I'll show you!
Look at this, just look at this!
In this forest and on these hills,
Take me in, hold me close...
Hey my sweet fig fruit!
Is this enough,
Or do you want a little more?
Shall the two of us
Go over to that side?
Touching this little bird's
Slender waist,
Shall I dig up the hidden treasure?
Ah, I'll show you, I'll show you!
Look at this, just look at this!
In this forest and on these hills,
Take me in, hold me close!
Ha ha ha!
For me to lean on you,
And for you to lean on me,
We don't need a golden swing, girl!
Whether seen from the front,
Or seen from behind,
You are like a clear mirror, girl!
A living portrait like you,
Does one exist in this town?
To be beside you,
My heart comes running, look!
The moment you touch me,
Ah, the frenzy rises,
And my mind spins out of control!
My desire can wait no longer,
It won't sleep; the sweet nectar of three royal fruits
Is right on your lips,
To taste and drink it all,
Shall I spread a soft cotton bed?
I'll show you, I'll show you!
Look at this, just look at this!
In this forest and on these hills,
Take me in, hold me close...
Hey my sweet fig fruit!
Is this enough,
Or do you want a little more?
Shall the two of us
Go over to that side?
Touching this little bird's
Slender waist,
Shall I dig up the hidden treasure?
I'll show you, I'll show you!
Look at this, just look at this!
In this forest and on these hills,
Take me in, hold me close!
Ha, I'll show you, I'll show you!
Look at this, just look at this!
In this forest and on these hills,
Take me in, hold me close!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kaaturen Kaaturen is a high-energy, sensual romantic duet from the 1994 film Honest Raj. Lyricist Vaali uses vibrant folk metaphors and playful wordplay to depict the passionate romance between the lead characters amidst a rustic, forest setting. The song portrays intense flirtation, physical attraction, and the playful teasing between lovers who long to be together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Kaaturen kaaturen”
The doubling of words such as 'Kaaturen kaaturen' and 'paarthukka paarthukka' creates a rhythmic cadence characteristic of Tamil folk duets.
Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)
“Indha poonjittu”
Describing the heroine's slender waist as 'poonjittu' (a tiny bird) and comparing her to 'chithirame' (a painting) and 'raththiname' (a precious gem).
Monai & Ethirai (Alliteration and Rhyme)
“Santhula bonthula”
Rhythmic matching of sounds like 'Santhula bonthula' and 'Achamum kichamum' enhances the song's catchy musicality.
Did you know?
Trivia
The music for Honest Raj (1994), starring Vijayakanth and Gautami, was composed by Deva. 'Kaaturen Kaaturen' was rendered by popular playback singers Mano and Swarnalatha, becoming a hit dance track in Tamil cinema during the mid-90s.
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