Kinnathil Oorum Theral
From Kanneeril Ezhuthathe · 1981
- Lyricist
- Gangai Kondan
- Singer
- Kousalya
- Music director
- Shyam
- Details
- Kanneeril Ezhuthathe1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Kinnaththil oorum thaeral | The sweet wine soaking in the cup, |
| Kilukiluppil aadum maadhu | The woman dancing to the jingling sounds, |
| Ennaththil yaerum bothai | The intoxication rising in the mind. |
| Female | |
| Kinnaththil oorum thaeral | The sweet wine soaking in the cup, |
| Kilukiluppil aadum maadhu | The woman dancing to the jingling sounds, |
| Ennaththil yaerum bothai | The intoxication rising in the mind. |
| Female | |
| Ponguthu thanguthu neliyuthu valiyuthu | Bubbling, lingering, twisting, and flowing, |
| Manjaththil konjidum kannaa neeyum vaa | Oh beloved, come to cuddle on the bed! |
| Chorus | |
| ………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Kinnaththil oorum thaeral | The sweet wine soaking in the cup, |
| Kilukiluppil aadum maadhu | The woman dancing to the jingling sounds, |
| Ennaththil yaerum bothai | The intoxication rising in the mind. |
| Chorus | |
| ………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Mayakkaththil paadum paadal | The song sung in a trance, |
| Manasukkul odum raagam | The melody running inside the heart, |
| Vetkkaththil veezhum bedhai naanthaano | Am I the innocent maiden falling in bashfulness? |
| Female | |
| Mayakkaththil paadum paadal | The song sung in a trance, |
| Manasukkul odum raagam | The melody running inside the heart, |
| Vetkkaththil veezhum bedhai naanthaano | Am I the innocent maiden falling in bashfulness? |
| Female | |
| Ponguthu thanguthu vidiyuthu mudiyuthu | Bubbling, lingering, dawning, and concluding, |
| Manjaththil konjidum mannaa neeyum vaa | Oh my King, come to cuddle on the bed! |
| Chorus | |
| ………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Kinnaththil oorum thaeral | The sweet wine soaking in the cup, |
| Kilukiluppil aadum maadhu | The woman dancing to the jingling sounds, |
| Ennaththil yaerum bothai | The intoxication rising in the mind. |
| Chorus | |
| ………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Aa….aa….aa….aa….aa…. | Aa....aa....aa....aa....aa.... |
| Ponguthu thanguthu neliyuthu valiyuthu | Bubbling, lingering, twisting, and flowing, |
| Manjaththil konjidum kannaa neeyum vaa | Oh beloved, come to cuddle on the bed! |
| Chorus | |
| ………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Kinnaththil oorum thaeral | The sweet wine soaking in the cup, |
| Kilukiluppil aadum maadhu | The woman dancing to the jingling sounds, |
| Ennaththil yaerum bothai | The intoxication rising in the mind. |
| Chorus | |
| ………….. | ... |
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...
கிண்ணத்தில் ஊறும் தேறல்
கிளுகிளுப்பில் ஆடும் மாது
எண்ணத்தில் ஏறும் போதை
The sweet wine soaking in the cup,
The woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
The intoxication rising in the mind.
பெண்
: கிண்ணத்தில் ஊறும் தேறல்
கிளுகிளுப்பில் ஆடும் மாது
எண்ணத்தில் ஏறும் போதை
The sweet wine soaking in the cup,
The woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
The intoxication rising in the mind.
பொங்குது தங்குது நெளியுது வழியுது
மஞ்சத்தில் கொஞ்சிடும் கண்ணா நீயும் வா...
Bubbling, lingering, twisting, and flowing,
Oh beloved, come to cuddle on the bed!
...................
...
கிண்ணத்தில் ஊறும் தேறல்
கிளுகிளுப்பில் ஆடும் மாது
எண்ணத்தில் ஏறும் போதை
The sweet wine soaking in the cup,
The woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
The intoxication rising in the mind.
...................
...
மயக்கத்தில் பாடும் பாடல்
மனசுக்குள் ஓடும் ராகம்
வெட்கத்தில் வீழும் பேதை நான்தானோ
The song sung in a trance,
The melody running inside the heart,
Am I the innocent maiden falling in bashfulness?
மயக்கத்தில் பாடும் பாடல்
மனசுக்குள் ஓடும் ராகம்
வெட்கத்தில் வீழும் பேதை நான்தானோ
The song sung in a trance,
The melody running inside the heart,
Am I the innocent maiden falling in bashfulness?
பொங்குது தங்குது விடியுது முடியுது
மஞ்சத்தில் கொஞ்சிடும் மன்னா நீயும் வா...
Bubbling, lingering, dawning, and concluding,
Oh my King, come to cuddle on the bed!
...................
...
கிண்ணத்தில் ஊறும் தேறல்
கிளுகிளுப்பில் ஆடும் மாது
எண்ணத்தில் ஏறும் போதை
The sweet wine soaking in the cup,
The woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
The intoxication rising in the mind.
...................
...
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ........ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ........
பொங்குது தங்குது நெளியுது வழியுது
மஞ்சத்தில் கொஞ்சிடும் கண்ணா நீயும் வா...
Aa....aa....aa....aa....aa....
Bubbling, lingering, twisting, and flowing,
Oh beloved, come to cuddle on the bed!
.......................
...
கிண்ணத்தில் ஊறும் தேறல்
கிளுகிளுப்பில் ஆடும் மாது
எண்ணத்தில் ஏறும் போதை
The sweet wine soaking in the cup,
The woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
The intoxication rising in the mind.
.......................
...
…………..
...
Kinnaththil oorum thaeral
The sweet wine soaking in the cup,
Kilukiluppil aadum maadhu
The woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
Ennaththil yaerum bothai
The intoxication rising in the mind.
Kinnaththil oorum thaeral
The sweet wine soaking in the cup,
Kilukiluppil aadum maadhu
The woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
Ennaththil yaerum bothai
The intoxication rising in the mind.
Ponguthu thanguthu neliyuthu valiyuthu
Bubbling, lingering, twisting, and flowing,
Manjaththil konjidum kannaa neeyum vaa
Oh beloved, come to cuddle on the bed!
…………..
...
Kinnaththil oorum thaeral
The sweet wine soaking in the cup,
Kilukiluppil aadum maadhu
The woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
Ennaththil yaerum bothai
The intoxication rising in the mind.
…………..
...
Mayakkaththil paadum paadal
The song sung in a trance,
Manasukkul odum raagam
The melody running inside the heart,
Vetkkaththil veezhum bedhai naanthaano
Am I the innocent maiden falling in bashfulness?
Mayakkaththil paadum paadal
The song sung in a trance,
Manasukkul odum raagam
The melody running inside the heart,
Vetkkaththil veezhum bedhai naanthaano
Am I the innocent maiden falling in bashfulness?
Ponguthu thanguthu vidiyuthu mudiyuthu
Bubbling, lingering, dawning, and concluding,
Manjaththil konjidum mannaa neeyum vaa
Oh my King, come to cuddle on the bed!
…………..
...
Kinnaththil oorum thaeral
The sweet wine soaking in the cup,
Kilukiluppil aadum maadhu
The woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
Ennaththil yaerum bothai
The intoxication rising in the mind.
…………..
...
Aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….
Aa....aa....aa....aa....aa....
Ponguthu thanguthu neliyuthu valiyuthu
Bubbling, lingering, twisting, and flowing,
Manjaththil konjidum kannaa neeyum vaa
Oh beloved, come to cuddle on the bed!
…………..
...
Kinnaththil oorum thaeral
The sweet wine soaking in the cup,
Kilukiluppil aadum maadhu
The woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
Ennaththil yaerum bothai
The intoxication rising in the mind.
…………..
...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This alluring song from the 1981 Tamil film 'Kanneeril Ezhuthathe' depicts a mood of romantic sensory intoxication and feminine charm. The heroine describes her internal passion as wine filling a cup, accompanied by rhythm, dance, and music that stir her heart. Expressing both bashfulness and desire, she warmly invites her lover to join her in an affectionate embrace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kinnaththil oorum thaeral / Kilukiluppil aadum maadhu”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Ki') in consecutive lines creating a melodic cadence.
Iyaibu (Internal Rhyme / Rhythm)
“Ponguthu thanguthu neliyuthu valiyuthu”
Consecutive rhythmic verbal participles ending in '-thu' ('Ponguthu thanguthu neliyuthu valiyuthu') creating a flowing dance-like tempo.
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagaththil)
“Kinnaththil oorum thaeral / Ennaththil yaerum bothai”
Comparing rising inner romantic desire to intoxicating sweet nectar/wine swelling in a cup.
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Trivia
Music director Shyam was highly acclaimed for his atmospheric and sensual compositions across Tamil and Malayalam cinema during the late 70s and 80s. 'Kanneeril Ezhuthathe' features lyrics by Gangai Kondan and a rare vocal rendition by singer Kousalya.
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