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Lyrics & meaning

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
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Female
Kinnaththil oorum thaeralThe sweet wine soaking in the cup,
Kilukiluppil aadum maadhuThe woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
Ennaththil yaerum bothaiThe intoxication rising in the mind.
Female
Kinnaththil oorum thaeralThe sweet wine soaking in the cup,
Kilukiluppil aadum maadhuThe woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
Ennaththil yaerum bothaiThe intoxication rising in the mind.
Female
Ponguthu thanguthu neliyuthu valiyuthuBubbling, lingering, twisting, and flowing,
Manjaththil konjidum kannaa neeyum vaaOh beloved, come to cuddle on the bed!
Chorus
………….....
Female
Kinnaththil oorum thaeralThe sweet wine soaking in the cup,
Kilukiluppil aadum maadhuThe woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
Ennaththil yaerum bothaiThe intoxication rising in the mind.
Chorus
………….....
Female
Mayakkaththil paadum paadalThe song sung in a trance,
Manasukkul odum raagamThe melody running inside the heart,
Vetkkaththil veezhum bedhai naanthaanoAm I the innocent maiden falling in bashfulness?
Female
Mayakkaththil paadum paadalThe song sung in a trance,
Manasukkul odum raagamThe melody running inside the heart,
Vetkkaththil veezhum bedhai naanthaanoAm I the innocent maiden falling in bashfulness?
Female
Ponguthu thanguthu vidiyuthu mudiyuthuBubbling, lingering, dawning, and concluding,
Manjaththil konjidum mannaa neeyum vaaOh my King, come to cuddle on the bed!
Chorus
………….....
Female
Kinnaththil oorum thaeralThe sweet wine soaking in the cup,
Kilukiluppil aadum maadhuThe woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
Ennaththil yaerum bothaiThe intoxication rising in the mind.
Chorus
………….....
Female
Aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….Aa....aa....aa....aa....aa....
Ponguthu thanguthu neliyuthu valiyuthuBubbling, lingering, twisting, and flowing,
Manjaththil konjidum kannaa neeyum vaaOh beloved, come to cuddle on the bed!
Chorus
………….....
Female
Kinnaththil oorum thaeralThe sweet wine soaking in the cup,
Kilukiluppil aadum maadhuThe woman dancing to the jingling sounds,
Ennaththil yaerum bothaiThe intoxication rising in the mind.
Chorus
………….....

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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