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Lyrics & meaning

Kora Paaya

From Therku Theru Machan · 1992

Lyricist
Kalidasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Therku Theru Machan
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
24 Oct 2020

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
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Kora paaya virikalaiyae
Indha koora pudavaiyum kasangalaiyae
Oru kozhi manasu thavikkiradhae
Indha kondaseval nenaikaliyae
Idhu vaasam pootha malli
Ada saethu kaiyiil alli
Nee aasa theera anaichukka maama
Andhapura kadhaiya solli
Andha kora paaiya suruttikkadi
Un koora pudavaiya maduchukkadi
Indha thaatha thaadiyai izhukaama
Nee thaniya paduthu thoongikkadi
Apple-ai eduthu kaiyila kodutha
Maapilla marukalaama
Aasa manasukku poosaiyai poda
Avasaranthaan ippa maama
Kaavi kamandalam edukkura vayasu
Naadi thalanthu nadunguthu manasu
Kaavi kamandalam edukkura vayasu
Naadi thalanthu nadunguthu manasu
Adiyae kiliyae naan poren veliyae
Kora paaya virikalaiyae
Indha koora pudavaiyum kasangalaiyae
Indha thaatha thaadiyai izhukaama
Nee thaniya paduthu thoongikkadi
Thookam asathuthu thoda thoda verukkudhu
Thalli paduthukkadi
Paal palam kasakkudhu paruvam kadanthathu
Padukaiyai suruttikkadi
Kaanja tharaiyaa kanni manam kedakkudhu
Kaadhal mazhaiyaa unnathaan nenaikkudhu
Kaanja tharaiyaa kanni manam kedakkudhu
Kaadhal mazhaiyaa unnathaan nenaikkudhu
Thodavaa thodavaa thozh meedhu vizhavaa
Kora paaiya viruchikkadi
Un koora pudavaiya kasakkikkadi
Adi kozhi koovum neram varai
Nee koothu kummalam adichukkadi
Adi moodu thirumbuthu enakku
Oru soodu parakkudhu odambu
En naadi kokkarichu paadi pakkarichu
Kickkadikka nikkudhadi narambu
...
The reed mat isn't spread out yet,
and this wedding saree hasn't even crumpled.
A hen's heart is longing,
yet this rooster doesn't think of it at all.
This is sweet-scented blooming jasmine,
gather it up in your hands!
Hold me close to your heart's content, my love,
and whisper royal bedroom tales.
Roll up that reed mat, girl,
and fold up your wedding saree.
Without pulling at this old man's beard,
just lie down alone and go to sleep.
When an apple is offered right in your hand,
should a groom refuse it?
To satisfy this longing heart,
I am in a hurry now, my dear!
This is the age to take up saffron robes and an ascetic's pot,
my pulse is weak and my heart is trembling.
This is the age to take up saffron robes and an ascetic's pot,
my pulse is weak and my heart is trembling.
Hey little parrot, I'm heading out the door!
The reed mat isn't spread out yet,
and this wedding saree hasn't even crumpled.
Without pulling at this old man's beard,
just lie down alone and go to sleep.
Sleep is overpowering me, and I get annoyed when you touch me,
so move aside and sleep.
Milk and fruit taste bitter, my prime is long gone,
roll up the bed and pack it away.
My young heart lies parched like dry land,
longing for you like a shower of love.
My young heart lies parched like dry land,
longing for you like a shower of love.
Shall I touch you? Shall I lean on your shoulder?
Spread out that reed mat, girl!
Crumple up your wedding saree!
Until the rooster crows at dawn,
celebrate and have all the fun you want!
Oh, my mood is turning around now!
A fire is rushing through my body!
My pulse is cheering and singing out loud,
and my nerves are buzzing with a thrill!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful duet depicts a humorous interaction between a young bride eager for romance on her wedding night and her older groom who feels too old and weary for such passions. The bride tries to seduce him with romantic metaphors, while the groom initially resists, claiming his age calls for ascetics rather than romance. However, towards the end, the groom's mood unexpectedly revives, leading to a comic turnaround where he embraces the night's excitement. Written with rich rural Tamil metaphors by Kalidasan, the song captures comedic romantic banter.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Kaanja tharaiyaa kanni manam kedakkudhu / Kaadhal mazhaiyaa unnathaan nenaikkudhu”

The young bride's heart is compared to parched land ('Kaanja tharai') waiting for love depicted as rain ('Kaadhal mazhai').

Monai (Alliteration)

“Kaanja tharaiyaa kanni manam kedakkudhu”

Initial letter alliteration with 'K' sound in 'Kaanja' and 'Kaadhal'.

Metaphor / Imagery

“Oru kozhi manasu thavikkiradhae / Indha kondaseval nenaikaliyae”

The couple is metaphorically referred to as a hen ('kozhi') and a crested rooster ('kondaseval').

Ethukai (Rhyme)

“Thookam asathuthu thoda thoda verukkudhu / Thalli paduthukkadi”

Second letter rhyming with 'oo' sound in 'Thookam' and 'Thalli'.

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Trivia

'Therku Theru Machan' is a 1992 Tamil village drama film directed by Manivannan, starring Sathyaraj and Bhanupriya. The lyrics written by Kalidasan rely heavily on folk style phrasing and humor.

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