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Kokkarako Koovura

From Paadu Nilave · 1987

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Paadu Nilave
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
13 Dec 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kokkarakko……
Female :Kokkarakko….
Male :Kokkarakko…koko… kokkarakko…
Female :Kokkarakko…koko… kokkarakko….
Male :Kokkarakko……
Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Jodiyum sernthirukku
Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Jodiyum sernthirukku
Akkarai akkarai akkaraiyil
Nikkira nikkira pooveduthu
Vaikkudhu vaikkudhu kondaiyilae
Koodura velaiyilae
Adikadi ….
Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Jodiyum sernthirukku
Aasaiyum otti uravaadudhu
Bodhaiyum uchi vara yerudhu
Female :Aasaiyum mella mella koodudhu
Oonjalil ullam vilayaadudhu
Ennam pirakkudhadi unnai eduthu
Indha madiyinil thaalaatta
Female :Aa… aa… aa..aa…
Male :Ennam pirakkudhadi unnai eduthu
Indha madiyinil thaalaatta
Female :Thottadhum pattadhum
Thulli thulli naattiyam aaduthaiyaa
Thennaiyil thongura sevvilaneer
Thendralai thedudhadi
Female :Kannam sivakka killi edukka
Ennam irukka ennaththa solla
Kokkarak kokko
Female :Kokkarak kokko
Ye kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Jodiyum sernthirukku
Akkarai akkarai akkaraiyil
Nikkira nikkira pooveduthu
Vaikkudhu vaikkudhu kondaiyilae
Koodura velaiyilae
Adikadi ….
Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Jodiyum sernthirukku…
Vaalibam kattukkadangaadhathu
Maeniyil kandabadi theendudhu
Male :Raathiri pattapagalaanadhu
Paarthida vetta veliyaanadhu
Thottu kalanthidavum
Angam muzhukka
Inba kadalinil neeraada
Male :Aa…aa…aa…aa…
Thottu kalanthidavum
Angam muzhukka
Inba kadalinil neeraada
Male :Innamum innamum
Venumunnu engitta solluthammaa
Munnaiyum pinnaiyum kaiyalakka
Vekkamum solludhammaa
Male :Muthukkulikka vellam irukka
Veppamum ingae ennadi cheiyum
Kokkarak kokko
Male :Kokkarak kokko
Ye kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Jodiyum sernthirukku
Akkarai akkarai akkaraiyil
Nikkira nikkira pooveduthu
Vaikkudhu vaikkudhu kondaiyilae
Koodura velaiyilae
Adikadi ….
Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Jodiyum sernthirukku…
Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Jodiyum sernthirukku…hae
Cock-a-doodle-doo...
Female: Cock-a-doodle-doo...
Male: Cock-a-doodle-doo... ko-ko... cock-a-doodle-doo...
Female: Cock-a-doodle-doo... ko-ko... cock-a-doodle-doo...
Male: Cock-a-doodle-doo...
For the rooster crowing cock-a-doodle-doo,
sweet like a lump of sugar,
a partner has joined!
For the rooster crowing cock-a-doodle-doo,
sweet like a lump of sugar,
a partner has joined!
From the other bank, the other bank, the other bank,
plucking the blooming flower standing there,
she tucks it, tucks it in her hair bun,
at the moment of coming together,
again and again...
For the rooster crowing cock-a-doodle-doo,
sweet like a lump of sugar,
a partner has joined!
Desire draws close and mingles intimately,
the intoxication rises all the way to the head.
Female: Desire slowly, slowly grows,
and the heart sways like a swing.
A desire is born to take you in my arms,
and rock you to sleep on this lap.
Female: Ah... ah... ah.. ah...
Male: A desire is born to take you in my arms,
and rock you to sleep on this lap.
Female: With every single touch,
everything leaps and dances with joy!
The sweet red coconut hanging from the palm tree
is searching for the breeze, my girl!
Female: To pinch until the cheeks turn red,
when that thought is in mind, what is there to say?
Cock-a-doodle-doo!
Female: Cock-a-doodle-doo!
Hey, for the rooster crowing cock-a-doodle-doo,
sweet like a lump of sugar,
a partner has joined!
From the other bank, the other bank, the other bank,
plucking the blooming flower standing there,
she tucks it, tucks it in her hair bun,
at the moment of coming together,
again and again...
For the rooster crowing cock-a-doodle-doo,
sweet like a lump of sugar,
a partner has joined...
Youth cannot be kept in check,
it caresses the body without restraint.
Male: The night has turned into bright daylight,
before our eyes, it has become an open space.
To touch and unite together,
across the entire body,
and bathe in an ocean of pleasure...
Male: Ah... ah... ah... ah...
To touch and unite together,
across the entire body,
and bathe in an ocean of pleasure...
Male: More and more,
it keeps telling me that it wants more!
As hands explore front and back,
even shyness steps aside!
Male: When there is a flood to dive for pearls,
what harm can the heat do here, girl?
Cock-a-doodle-doo!
Male: Cock-a-doodle-doo!
Hey, for the rooster crowing cock-a-doodle-doo,
sweet like a lump of sugar,
a partner has joined!
From the other bank, the other bank, the other bank,
plucking the blooming flower standing there,
she tucks it, tucks it in her hair bun,
at the moment of coming together,
again and again...
For the rooster crowing cock-a-doodle-doo,
sweet like a lump of sugar,
a partner has joined...
For the rooster crowing cock-a-doodle-doo,
sweet like a lump of sugar,
a partner has joined... hey!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Kokkarakko' from the film Paadu Nilave (1987) is a playful, romantic duet expressing the passion and intense yearning between two lovers. Using folk-infused imagery, metaphors of nature, and playful crowing sounds ('Kokkarakko'), the lovers tease each other about their growing desire, intimate touches, and the joy of coming together. The male singer compares his partner to sweet sugar and tender coconuts, while the female singer describes her blushing cheeks and heart swinging with affection. Together, they embrace the warmth and pleasure of their union, casting aside shyness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Akkarai akkarai akkaraiyil

The repetition of words like 'Akkarai akkarai akkaraiyil' and 'Nikkira nikkira' creates a rhythmic folk cadence and emphasizes location and action.

Onomatopoeia

Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku

The word 'Kokkarakko' imitates the sound of a rooster crowing, setting a playful and rustic tone for the song.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Inba kadalinil neeraada

Describing intense intimacy and joy as 'Inba kadalinil neeraada' (bathing in an ocean of bliss).

Simile (Uvamai)

Oru sakkara kattiyaa

Comparing the female partner or the lover's sweetness to 'Oru sakkara kattiyaa' (like a sugar cube).

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Trivia

'Paadu Nilave' (1987) stars Mohan and Nadhiya in lead roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics written by the prolific Vaali. The track 'Kokkarakko' stands out for its lively folk beats and rustic duet flavor.

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