Kokkarako Koovura
From Paadu Nilave · 1987
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Paadu Nilave1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kokkarakko…… | Cock-a-doodle-doo... |
| Female :Kokkarakko…. | Female: Cock-a-doodle-doo... |
| Male :Kokkarakko…koko… kokkarakko… | Male: Cock-a-doodle-doo... koko... cock-a-doodle-doo... |
| Female :Kokkarakko…koko… kokkarakko…. | Female: Cock-a-doodle-doo... koko... cock-a-doodle-doo... |
| Male :Kokkarakko…… | Male: Cock-a-doodle-doo... |
| Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku | Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster |
| Oru sakkara kattiyaa | Like a sugar cube |
| Jodiyum sernthirukku | A pair has joined together |
| Male | |
| Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku | Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster |
| Oru sakkara kattiyaa | Like a sugar cube |
| Jodiyum sernthirukku | A pair has joined together |
| Female | |
| Akkarai akkarai akkaraiyil | On the other bank, other bank, other bank |
| Nikkira nikkira pooveduthu | Plucking the flowers that stand there |
| Vaikkudhu vaikkudhu kondaiyilae | Placing them on her hair bun |
| Koodura velaiyilae | During the time of gathering together |
| Male | |
| Adikadi …. | Frequently... |
| Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku | Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster |
| Oru sakkara kattiyaa | Like a sugar cube |
| Jodiyum sernthirukku | A pair has joined together |
| Male | |
| Aasaiyum otti uravaadudhu | Desire clings and flourishes into romance |
| Bodhaiyum uchi vara yerudhu | Intoxication rises all the way to the top |
| Female :Aasaiyum mella mella koodudhu | Female: Desire gradually increases little by little |
| Oonjalil ullam vilayaadudhu | The heart plays on a swing |
| Male | |
| Ennam pirakkudhadi unnai eduthu | A thought is born, my dear, to take you |
| Indha madiyinil thaalaatta | And rock you on this lap |
| Female :Aa… aa… aa..aa… | Female: Aa... aa... aa..aa... |
| Male :Ennam pirakkudhadi unnai eduthu | Male: A thought is born, my dear, to take you |
| Indha madiyinil thaalaatta | And rock you on this lap |
| Female :Thottadhum pattadhum | Female: Upon touching and feeling |
| Thulli thulli naattiyam aaduthaiyaa | It leaps and dances with joy, oh sir |
| Male | |
| Thennaiyil thongura sevvilaneer | The tender coconut hanging on the palm tree |
| Thendralai thedudhadi | Searches for the gentle breeze, my dear |
| Female :Kannam sivakka killi edukka | Female: To pinch the cheeks till they turn red |
| Ennam irukka ennaththa solla | If the thought exists, what is there to say? |
| Male | |
| Kokkarak kokko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Female :Kokkarak kokko | Female: Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Male | |
| Ye kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku | Hey cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster |
| Oru sakkara kattiyaa | Like a sugar cube |
| Jodiyum sernthirukku | A pair has joined together |
| Female | |
| Akkarai akkarai akkaraiyil | On the other bank, other bank, other bank |
| Nikkira nikkira pooveduthu | Plucking the flowers that stand there |
| Vaikkudhu vaikkudhu kondaiyilae | Placing them on her hair bun |
| Koodura velaiyilae | During the time of gathering together |
| Male | |
| Adikadi …. | Frequently... |
| Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku | Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster |
| Oru sakkara kattiyaa | Like a sugar cube |
| Jodiyum sernthirukku… | A pair has joined together... |
| Female | |
| Vaalibam kattukkadangaadhathu | Youth is uncontrollable and wild |
| Maeniyil kandabadi theendudhu | It touches the body recklessly |
| Male :Raathiri pattapagalaanadhu | Male: The night has turned into broad daylight |
| Paarthida vetta veliyaanadhu | It has become open space to look at |
| Female | |
| Thottu kalanthidavum | To touch and unite |
| Angam muzhukka | Across the entire body |
| Inba kadalinil neeraada | To bathe in the ocean of bliss |
| Male :Aa…aa…aa…aa… | Male: Aa...aa...aa...aa... |
| Female | |
| Thottu kalanthidavum | To touch and unite |
| Angam muzhukka | Across the entire body |
| Inba kadalinil neeraada | To bathe in the ocean of bliss |
| Male :Innamum innamum | Male: More and more |
| Venumunnu engitta solluthammaa | It tells me that it wants more, my lady |
| Female | |
| Munnaiyum pinnaiyum kaiyalakka | To measure with hands front and back |
| Vekkamum solludhammaa | Even shyness gives its permission, my lady |
| Male :Muthukkulikka vellam irukka | Male: When there is water to dive for pearls |
| Veppamum ingae ennadi cheiyum | What can heat do here, my girl? |
| Female | |
| Kokkarak kokko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Male :Kokkarak kokko | Male: Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Female | |
| Ye kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku | Hey cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster |
| Oru sakkara kattiyaa | Like a sugar cube |
| Jodiyum sernthirukku | A pair has joined together |
| Male | |
| Akkarai akkarai akkaraiyil | On the other bank, other bank, other bank |
| Nikkira nikkira pooveduthu | Plucking the flowers that stand there |
| Vaikkudhu vaikkudhu kondaiyilae | Placing them on her hair bun |
| Koodura velaiyilae | During the time of gathering together |
| Female | |
| Adikadi …. | Frequently... |
| Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku | Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster |
| Oru sakkara kattiyaa | Like a sugar cube |
| Jodiyum sernthirukku… | A pair has joined together... |
| Male | |
| Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku | Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster |
| Oru sakkara kattiyaa | Like a sugar cube |
| Jodiyum sernthirukku…hae | A pair has joined together... hae |
கொக்கரக்கோ
கொக்கரக்கோ
கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ கொக்கோ
கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ
கொக்கரகொக்கோ கொக்கோ
கொக்கரகொக்கோ
Cock-a-doodle-doo...
Female: Cock-a-doodle-doo...
Male: Cock-a-doodle-doo... koko... cock-a-doodle-doo...
Female: Cock-a-doodle-doo... koko... cock-a-doodle-doo...
Male: Cock-a-doodle-doo...
Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Like a sugar cube
A pair has joined together
கொக்கரக்கொ கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ
கூவுற சேவலுக்கு ஒரு சக்கரைக்கட்டியா
ஜோடியும் சேர்ந்திருக்கு........
Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Like a sugar cube
A pair has joined together
கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ
கூவுற சேவலுக்கு ஒரு சக்கரைக்கட்டியா
ஜோடியும் சேர்ந்திருக்கு........
On the other bank, other bank, other bank
Plucking the flowers that stand there
Placing them on her hair bun
During the time of gathering together
அக்கரை அக்கரை அக்கரையில்
நிக்கிற நிக்கிற பூவெடுத்து
வைக்குது வைக்குது கொண்டையிலே
கூடுற வேளையிலே........
Frequently...
Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Like a sugar cube
A pair has joined together
அடிக்கடி கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ
கூவுற சேவலுக்கு ஒரு சக்கரைக்கட்டியா
ஜோடியும் சேர்ந்திருக்கு........
Desire clings and flourishes into romance
Intoxication rises all the way to the top
Female: Desire gradually increases little by little
The heart plays on a swing
ஆசையும் ஒட்டி உறவாடுது
போதையும் உச்சி வரை ஏறுது....ஏ....
ஆசையும் மெல்ல மெல்ல கூடுது
ஊஞ்சலில் உள்ளம் விளையாடுது......
A thought is born, my dear, to take you
And rock you on this lap
Female: Aa... aa... aa..aa...
Male: A thought is born, my dear, to take you
And rock you on this lap
Female: Upon touching and feeling
It leaps and dances with joy, oh sir
எண்ணம் பிறக்குதடி
உன்னை எடுத்து
இந்த மடியினில் தாலாட்ட
அ.....அ.....ஆஅ.....அ
எண்ணம் பிறக்குதடி
உன்னை எடுத்து
இந்த மடியினில் தாலாட்ட
The tender coconut hanging on the palm tree
Searches for the gentle breeze, my dear
Female: To pinch the cheeks till they turn red
If the thought exists, what is there to say?
தொட்டதும் பட்டதும்
துள்ளி துள்ளி
நாட்டியம் ஆடுதைய்யா
ஆண்
: தென்னையில்
தொங்குற செவ்விளனி
தென்றலை தேடுதடி
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Female: Cock-a-doodle-doo
கன்னம் சிவக்க
கிள்ளி எடுக்க இன்னும் இருக்க
என்னத்தை சொல்ல
Hey cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Like a sugar cube
A pair has joined together
கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ
கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ
On the other bank, other bank, other bank
Plucking the flowers that stand there
Placing them on her hair bun
During the time of gathering together
ஏய் கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ
கூவுற சேவலுக்கு ஒரு சக்கரைக்கட்டியா
ஜோடியும் சேர்ந்திருக்கு........
Frequently...
Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Like a sugar cube
A pair has joined together...
அக்கரை அக்கரை அக்கரையில்
நிக்கிற நிக்கிற பூவெடுத்து
வைக்குது வைக்குது கொண்டையிலே
கூடுற வேளையிலே........
Youth is uncontrollable and wild
It touches the body recklessly
Male: The night has turned into broad daylight
It has become open space to look at
அடிக்கடி கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ
கூவுற சேவலுக்கு ஒரு சக்கரைக்கட்டியா
ஜோடியும் சேர்ந்திருக்கு........ஊ....
To touch and unite
Across the entire body
To bathe in the ocean of bliss
Male: Aa...aa...aa...aa...
வாலிபம் கட்டுக்கடங்காதது
மேனியில் கண்டபடி சீண்டுது.....
ராத்திரி பட்டப் பகலானது
பார்த்திட வெட்ட வெளியானது....
To touch and unite
Across the entire body
To bathe in the ocean of bliss
Male: More and more
It tells me that it wants more, my lady
தொட்டு கலந்திட
அங்கம் முழுக்க
இன்பக் குளத்தினில் நீரடா
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....
தொட்டு கலந்திட
அங்கம் முழுக்க
இன்பக் குளத்தினில் நீரடா
To measure with hands front and back
Even shyness gives its permission, my lady
Male: When there is water to dive for pearls
What can heat do here, my girl?
இன்னமும் இன்னமும்
வேணுமுன்னு
எங்கிட்ட சொல்லுதம்மா
முன்னையும் பின்னையும்
கை அளக்க
வெட்கமும் கொல்லுதையா
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Male: Cock-a-doodle-doo
முத்துக்குளிக்க வெள்ளம்
இருக்க வெப்பமும்
இங்கே என்னடிச் செய்யும்
Hey cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Like a sugar cube
A pair has joined together
கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ
ஏய் கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ
On the other bank, other bank, other bank
Plucking the flowers that stand there
Placing them on her hair bun
During the time of gathering together
ஏய் கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ
கூவுற சேவலுக்கு ஒரு சக்கரைக்கட்டியா
ஜோடியும் சேர்ந்திருக்கு........
Frequently...
Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Like a sugar cube
A pair has joined together...
அக்கரை அக்கரை அக்கரையில்
நிக்கிற நிக்கிற பூவெடுத்து
வைக்குது வைக்குது கொண்டையிலே
கூடுற வேளையிலே........
Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Like a sugar cube
A pair has joined together... hae
அடிக்கடி கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ
கூவுற சேவலுக்கு ஒரு சக்கரைக்கட்டியா
ஜோடியும் சேர்ந்திருக்கு........ஊ....
கொக்கரக்கொக்கோ
கூவுற சேவலுக்கு ஒரு சக்கரைக்கட்டியா
ஜோடியும் சேர்ந்திருக்கு........
Kokkarakko……
Cock-a-doodle-doo...
Female :Kokkarakko….
Female: Cock-a-doodle-doo...
Male :Kokkarakko…koko… kokkarakko…
Male: Cock-a-doodle-doo... koko... cock-a-doodle-doo...
Female :Kokkarakko…koko… kokkarakko….
Female: Cock-a-doodle-doo... koko... cock-a-doodle-doo...
Male :Kokkarakko……
Male: Cock-a-doodle-doo...
Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Like a sugar cube
Jodiyum sernthirukku
A pair has joined together
Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Like a sugar cube
Jodiyum sernthirukku
A pair has joined together
Akkarai akkarai akkaraiyil
On the other bank, other bank, other bank
Nikkira nikkira pooveduthu
Plucking the flowers that stand there
Vaikkudhu vaikkudhu kondaiyilae
Placing them on her hair bun
Koodura velaiyilae
During the time of gathering together
Adikadi ….
Frequently...
Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Like a sugar cube
Jodiyum sernthirukku
A pair has joined together
Aasaiyum otti uravaadudhu
Desire clings and flourishes into romance
Bodhaiyum uchi vara yerudhu
Intoxication rises all the way to the top
Female :Aasaiyum mella mella koodudhu
Female: Desire gradually increases little by little
Oonjalil ullam vilayaadudhu
The heart plays on a swing
Ennam pirakkudhadi unnai eduthu
A thought is born, my dear, to take you
Indha madiyinil thaalaatta
And rock you on this lap
Female :Aa… aa… aa..aa…
Female: Aa... aa... aa..aa...
Male :Ennam pirakkudhadi unnai eduthu
Male: A thought is born, my dear, to take you
Indha madiyinil thaalaatta
And rock you on this lap
Female :Thottadhum pattadhum
Female: Upon touching and feeling
Thulli thulli naattiyam aaduthaiyaa
It leaps and dances with joy, oh sir
Thennaiyil thongura sevvilaneer
The tender coconut hanging on the palm tree
Thendralai thedudhadi
Searches for the gentle breeze, my dear
Female :Kannam sivakka killi edukka
Female: To pinch the cheeks till they turn red
Ennam irukka ennaththa solla
If the thought exists, what is there to say?
Kokkarak kokko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Female :Kokkarak kokko
Female: Cock-a-doodle-doo
Ye kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Hey cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Like a sugar cube
Jodiyum sernthirukku
A pair has joined together
Akkarai akkarai akkaraiyil
On the other bank, other bank, other bank
Nikkira nikkira pooveduthu
Plucking the flowers that stand there
Vaikkudhu vaikkudhu kondaiyilae
Placing them on her hair bun
Koodura velaiyilae
During the time of gathering together
Adikadi ….
Frequently...
Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Like a sugar cube
Jodiyum sernthirukku…
A pair has joined together...
Vaalibam kattukkadangaadhathu
Youth is uncontrollable and wild
Maeniyil kandabadi theendudhu
It touches the body recklessly
Male :Raathiri pattapagalaanadhu
Male: The night has turned into broad daylight
Paarthida vetta veliyaanadhu
It has become open space to look at
Thottu kalanthidavum
To touch and unite
Angam muzhukka
Across the entire body
Inba kadalinil neeraada
To bathe in the ocean of bliss
Male :Aa…aa…aa…aa…
Male: Aa...aa...aa...aa...
Thottu kalanthidavum
To touch and unite
Angam muzhukka
Across the entire body
Inba kadalinil neeraada
To bathe in the ocean of bliss
Male :Innamum innamum
Male: More and more
Venumunnu engitta solluthammaa
It tells me that it wants more, my lady
Munnaiyum pinnaiyum kaiyalakka
To measure with hands front and back
Vekkamum solludhammaa
Even shyness gives its permission, my lady
Male :Muthukkulikka vellam irukka
Male: When there is water to dive for pearls
Veppamum ingae ennadi cheiyum
What can heat do here, my girl?
Kokkarak kokko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Male :Kokkarak kokko
Male: Cock-a-doodle-doo
Ye kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Hey cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Like a sugar cube
Jodiyum sernthirukku
A pair has joined together
Akkarai akkarai akkaraiyil
On the other bank, other bank, other bank
Nikkira nikkira pooveduthu
Plucking the flowers that stand there
Vaikkudhu vaikkudhu kondaiyilae
Placing them on her hair bun
Koodura velaiyilae
During the time of gathering together
Adikadi ….
Frequently...
Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Like a sugar cube
Jodiyum sernthirukku…
A pair has joined together...
Kokkarakko….koovura sevalukku
Cock-a-doodle-doo... for the crowing rooster
Oru sakkara kattiyaa
Like a sugar cube
Jodiyum sernthirukku…hae
A pair has joined together... hae
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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