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Kitta Nerungi Vaadi

From Dishyum · 2006

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Gayathri, Sukhwinder Singh
Music director
Vijay Antony
Details
Dishyum2006

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Hei…..haaa..Hey... haaa..
Hei…..haaa..Hey... haaa..
Chorus
{Bara bara bara bamsipapare{Bara bara bara bamsipapare
Gare gare gare gamsi takkaruGare gare gare gamsi takkaru
Thara thara thara thamsi takkaruThara thara thara thamsi takkaru
Varaa varaa varaa..} (2)Varaa varaa varaa..} (2)
Male
Hei …Hey...
Kitta nerungivaadiCome close to me, girl
Karlaakatta odambukkaariGirl with a fit body like a wooden club
Pattaa ezhudhithaadiWrite the land deed in my name, girl
Panjaamrudham thattil thaadiServe the sweet panchamirtham on a plate, girl
Male
Doddabettaa venumunnaIf you want Doddabetta mountain
Kuttipporen kooda vaadiI'll take you there, come with me, girl
Keeththu kotta podhumunnaIf a thatched hut is enough
Kooththu katta naanum readyI'm ready to perform folk dance/marry you
Male
Slate-u mudhugukkaariGirl with a back as smooth as a slate
Chocholate colour-u kaariGirl with a chocolate-colored complexion
Un thaekku udamba thaakkaTo embrace your teak-like body
En meesa thudikkudhae diMy mustache twitches with anticipation, girl
Female
Dei…Hey boy...
Kitta nerungivaadaaCome close to me, boy
Karlaa katta odambukkaaraBoy with a fit body like a wooden club
Pattaa ezhudhithaadaaWrite the land deed in my name, boy
Panjaamrudham thattla thaadaaServe the sweet panchamirtham on a plate, boy
Female
Doddabettaa naanum vaarenI'm also coming to Doddabetta
Uppu moottai thookkippodaaGive me a piggyback ride like a salt sack, boy
Keeththu kotta podhumadaaA thatched hut is enough, boy
Kooththu katta kooda vaadaaCome join me to perform folk dance/celebrate, boy
Chorus
{Bara bara bara bamsipapare{Bara bara bara bamsipapare
Gare gare gare gamsi takkaruGare gare gare gamsi takkaru
Thara thara thara thamsi takkaruThara thara thara thamsi takkaru
Varaa varaa varaa..} (2)Varaa varaa varaa..} (2)
Male
Poththi vachcha puyalaa neeAre you a trapped storm?
Thangam kotti vachcha vayalaa neeAre you a field laden with gold?
Aakki vachcha biriyaaniAre you freshly cooked biryani?
Unnai thingha poren variyaa neeI'm going to eat you up, will you come?
Female
Saaththi vachcha kadhavaa neeAre you a closed door?
Ulla ooththi vachcha madhuvaa neeAre you wine poured inside?
Serththu vachcha panamaa neeAre you accumulated wealth?
Onna ennapporen kodudaa neeI'm going to count you, hand it over
Male
TheppakkulaththulaIn the temple tank
MungikulikkayyilWhile taking a dip and bath
Sottasotta meenu saanjiruchchaeDripping wet, even the fish leaned in mesmerized
Katta erumbonnu onna kadikkayilWhen a big ant bit you
Sakkara noyinil seththuruchchaeIt died of diabetes from your sweetness!
Female
Slate-u mudhugukkaaraa….ahBoy with a back like a slate... ah
Chorus :Bara bara baraChorus: Bara bara bara
Bamsi paparae..aaa..Bamsi paparae..aaa..
Male
Slate-u mudhugukkaariGirl with a back as smooth as a slate
Chocholate colour-u kaariGirl with a chocolate-colored complexion
Un thaekku udamba thaakkaTo embrace your teak-like body
En meesa thudikkudhae diMy mustache twitches with anticipation, girl
Chorus
Aaaann…pakkaam oruthi poraaAh... a girl is walking by
Laekkaangamma…laekaangoyyaaLaekkaangamma... laekaangoyyaa
Male :Enna da…Male: What is it, man...
Chorus :Pakkaam oruthi poraaChorus: A girl is walking by
Laekkaangamma…laekaangoyyaaLaekkaangamma... laekaangoyyaa
Male
Doddabettaa venumunnaIf you want Doddabetta mountain
Kuttipporen kooda vaadiI'll take you there, come with me, girl
Keeththu kotta podhumunnaIf a thatched hut is enough
Kooththu katta naanum readyI'm ready to perform folk dance/marry you
Male
Slate-u mudhugukkaariGirl with a back as smooth as a slate
Chocholate colour-u kaariGirl with a chocolate-colored complexion
Un thaekku udamba thaakkaTo embrace your teak-like body
En meesa thudikkudhae diMy mustache twitches with anticipation, girl
Male
Siluthukkum maiyil-laa neeAre you a peacock bristling its feathers?
Ennai mutta vandha muyaalaa neeAre you a rabbit coming to charge at me?
Mugaththila marudhaaniHenna design on the face
Ippo vaikka pora thillaya neeAre you bold enough to apply it now?
Female
Dei …Hey boy...
Sutterikkum pagalaa neeAre you a scorching daytime?
Ennai sokkuvaikkum iravaa.. neeAre you a night that entrances me?
Etti vechchi medhuvaa neeTaking long steps softly
Ellai thaandi varum kalavaaniAre you a thief crossing boundaries?
Male
VangakkadalilaeIn the Bay of Bengal
Vandha puyalchinnamThe storm signal that arrived
Pattinu karaiyya thaandidhuchaeSuddenly crossed the shore
NenjikadalilaeIn the ocean of my heart
Vandha puyalchinnamThe storm signal that arrived
Bodhaiyil pattunu pongiruchaeInstantly overflowed in intoxication
Chorus
Slate-u mudhugukkaari….iiiGirl with a slate-like back... iii
Female :Bara bara bara bamsi papara…aaFemale: Bara bara bara bamsi papara... aa
Male
Slate-u mudhugukkaariGirl with a back as smooth as a slate
Chocholate colour-u kaariGirl with a chocolate-colored complexion
Un thaekku udamba thaakkaTo embrace your teak-like body
En meesa thudikkudhae diMy mustache twitches with anticipation, girl
Female
Dei !!!Hey boy!
Kitta nerungivaadaaCome close to me, boy
Karlaa katta odambukkaaraBoy with a fit body like a wooden club
Male :Vaaren….Male: I'm coming...
Pattaa ezhudhithaadaaWrite the land deed in my name, boy
Panjaamrudham thattla thaadaaServe the sweet panchamirtham on a plate, boy
Male :Vaaren….Male: I'm coming...
Female
Doddabettaa naanum vaarenI'm also coming to Doddabetta
Uppu moottai thookkippodaaGive me a piggyback ride like a salt sack, boy
Male :Vaaren….Male: I'm coming...
Keeththu kotta podhumadaaA thatched hut is enough, boy
Kooththu katta kooda vaadaaCome join me to perform folk dance/celebrate, boy
Female
Slate-u mudhugukkaaraaBoy with a back as smooth as a slate
Chocholate colour-u kaaraBoy with a chocolate-colored complexion
Un thaekku odamba thaakkaTo embrace your teak-like body
En aasa thudikkudhae daaMy desire thumps with eagerness, boy
Chorus
{Bara bara bara bamsipapare{Bara bara bara bamsipapare
Gare gare gare gamsi takkaruGare gare gare gamsi takkaru
Thara thara thara thamsi takkaruThara thara thara thamsi takkaru
Varaa varaa varaa..} (2)Varaa varaa varaa..} (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Bara Bara (Kitta Nerungi Vaadi) from Dishyum (2006) is a high-energy folk-pop romantic duet featuring witty and playful banter between two lovers. They challenge and express mutual attraction using colorful everyday imagery and regional Tamil metaphors—comparing each other's tone and physique to chocolate, slate, teak wood, and rich delicacies like biryani and panchamirtham. The track captures a upbeat, exuberant exchange where both lovers match each other's enthusiasm and confidence step for step.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Karlaakatta odambukkaari

Comparing physical strength and smooth skin to wooden exercise clubs (Karlaakatta) and writing slates (Slate-u mudhugukkaari).

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Katta erumbonnu onna kadikkayil / Sakkara noyinil seththuruchchae

Humorous exaggeration stating an ant died of diabetes after biting the woman because of her extreme sweetness.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Poththi vachcha puyalaa nee / Aakki vachcha biriyaani

Directly equating the lover to a trapped storm, cooked biryani, and accumulated wealth.

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Trivia

Dishyum (2006) marked one of composer Vijay Antony's early breakthrough soundtrack albums in Tamil cinema. The fast-paced rhythmic hooks and quirky lyrics penned by Vairamuthu made this track an instant dance hit across Tamil Nadu.

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