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Kousalya Shailaja Shanthi

From Mouna Mozhi · 1992

Lyricist
Kasthuri Raja
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
Music director
Deva
Details
Mouna Mozhi1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Kausalya shailaja shanthi meena jamunaKausalya, Shailaja, Shanthi, Meena, Jamuna,
Sundari shanthini jothi leela jameelaSundari, Shanthini, Jothi, Leela, Jameela...
Rammiya koottathai poojai seiyanum vaangaCome, let us admire and celebrate this charming gathering!
Kaalaiyum maalaiyum suthurom kaalaiyar naangaWe are the young lads who wander around day and night.
Male
Haei padapadakkura paapapaHey fluttering, fluttering beat,
Naan pattamboochi thaanbaaI am truly like a free butterfly, my dear!
Adi varattuma pakkathula varattumaaHey girl, shall I come near you? Shall I come close?
En kalyanikkum jodiA suitable match for my Kalyani,
Naan kaanthavukkum jodiA suitable match for my Kantha as well!
Mella tharattumaa kannathula tharattumaGently, shall I plant a kiss on your cheek?
Male
En katcherikku vaadi naan vachirukken kodiCome to my concert; I have raised my banner high!
Chorus :Enga katcherikku vaadi naanga vachirukkom kodiChorus: Come to our concert; we have raised our banner high!
Male :Abcd padipadhanaal enna thaan laabamadiMale: What real benefit is there in studying just ABCD, my girl?
Vaalibathin arichuvadi vaazhkaikku thevaiyadiThe fundamental ABCs of youth are what life truly needs!
Chorus
Varattuma pakkathula varattumaaShall I come near you? Shall I come close?
Male :VarattumaaMale: Shall I come close?
Chorus :Tharattuma kannathula tharattumaaChorus: Shall I plant a kiss on your cheek?
Male :TharattumaaMale: Shall I plant one?
Chorus
…………………..[Music Interlude]
Male
Vellarikka pinjae nee sammadhicha niluuOh tender cucumber, if you agree, just stand still!
Naan thotta podhum undaagum meaeni engum jilluThe moment I touch you, a soothing chill will run across your body.
Chorus :Vellarikka pinjae nee sammadhicha niluuChorus: Oh tender cucumber, if you agree, just stand still!
Naan thotta podhum undaagum meaeni engum jilluThe moment I touch you, a soothing chill will run across your body.
Male :Hoo oo oo…Male: Hoo oo oo...
Chorus :Hoo oo oo…Chorus: Hoo oo oo...
Male
Naan unna katti anaikkaiyilWhen I wrap my arms around you in a tight embrace,
Kulunganum poothuYou should blossom and tremble gently.
Nee enna pathi nenakkanumYou should think about me constantly,
Dhenam dhenam verthuSweating heavily day after day.
Adi paadhi raavil nee ezhundhuHey, waking up in the middle of the night,
Pacha thanniya oothuPour cold water over yourself to cool down!
Chorus
Varattuma pakkathula varattumaaShall I come near you? Shall I come close?
Male :VarattumaaMale: Shall I come close?
Chorus :Tharattuma kannathula tharattumaaChorus: Shall I plant a kiss on your cheek?
Male :HahahahahaMale: Hahahahaha!
Male
Haei padapadakkura paapapaHey fluttering, fluttering beat,
Naan pattamboochi thaanbaaI am truly like a free butterfly, my dear!
Adi varattuma pakkathula varattumaaHey girl, shall I come near you? Shall I come close?
Mella tharattumaa kannathula tharattumaGently, shall I plant a kiss on your cheek?
Chorus
Manamagalae manamagalae vaa vaaOh bride-to-be, bride-to-be, come, come!
Vaa vaaaCome, come!
Un manasu konjam maapillaikku tha thaaGive your heart a little to the groom; give it, give it!
Thaa thaa thaaGive, give, give!
Padikka vandha paruva ponnae vaa vaaOh youthful girl who came here to study, come, come!
Vaa maaCome on, girl!
En bike pinnaal eri sutha vaa vaaHop on the back of my bike and ride around with me!
Male :Adi vaadinaaMale: Hey, come on, girl!
Male
……………………[Music Interlude]
Male
Collegekku vandhum oru daavadikkalenaIf you don't indulge in romance after entering college,
Nee marriagekku layakkilaa veena pogalaamaYou won't be fit for marriage later; why let youth go to waste?
Chorus :Collegekku vandhum oru daavadikkalenaChorus: If you don't indulge in romance after entering college,
Nee marriagekku layakkilaa veena pogalaamaYou won't be fit for marriage later; why let youth go to waste?
Male :Heyy eyy eyy ey eyyMale: Heyy eyy eyy ey eyy!
Chorus :Hoo oo oo oo oooChorus: Hoo oo oo oo ooo...
Male
En yekkatha theerkanum ilamaiyil thaandiMy deep longings must be fulfilled during youth itself,
Naan paathathum palaganum paruvathil thaandiWe must bond and love while in the prime of youth.
Adi thaadi narachu pona pinnaalHey, once the beard turns grey,
Naadi thalarnthu pogum adi hai hoiThe physical strength and pulse will fade away, hey hai hoi!
Chorus
Varattuma pakkathula varattumaaShall I come near you? Shall I come close?
Male :Kukkura kukoooMale: Kukkura kukooo!
Chorus :Tharattuma kannathula tharattumaaChorus: Shall I plant a kiss on your cheek?
Male :PadapadapadaMale: Padapadapada!
Male
Haei padapadakkura paapapaHey fluttering, fluttering beat,
Naan pattamboochi thaanbaaI am truly like a free butterfly, my dear!
Adi varattuma pakkathula varattumaaHey girl, shall I come near you? Shall I come close?
En kalyanikkum jodiA suitable match for my Kalyani,
Naan kaanthavukkum jodiA suitable match for my Kantha as well!
Mella tharattumaa kannathula ummmaaGently, shall I plant a kiss on your cheek? Mwah!
Male
En katcherikku vaadi naan vachirukken kodiCome to my concert; I have raised my banner high!
Chorus :Enga katcherikku vaadi naanga vachirukkom kodiChorus: Come to our concert; we have raised our banner high!
Male :Haei abcd padipadhanaal enna thaan laabamadiMale: Hey, what real benefit is there in studying just ABCD, my girl?
Vaalibathin arichuvadi vaazhkaikku thevaiyadiThe fundamental ABCs of youth are what life truly needs!
Chorus
Varattuma pakkathula varattumaaShall I come near you? Shall I come close?
Male :VarattumaaMale: Shall I come close?
Chorus :Tharattuma kannathula tharattumaaChorus: Shall I plant a kiss on your cheek?
Male :Ahaa aaha haanMale: Ahaa aaha haan!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic, college-centric song captures the carefree, flirtatious spirit of youthful romance on a campus. The protagonist and his group of friends playfully call out to female classmates by name, extolling the joy of youth, courtship, and fun over traditional academic routine. Through playful metaphors and lighthearted banter, the song argues that experiencing romance and enjoying one's youth are essential phases of life before age takes its toll.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Naan pattamboochi thaanbaa

The second consonant 'd' is repeated in 'padapadakkura' and 'pattamboochi' (or 'kalyani' and 'kaantha'), enhancing the rhythmic cadence typical of Tamil folk/kuthu lyrics.

Metaphor

Vellarikka pinjae nee sammadhicha niluu

The phrase 'Vellarikka pinjae' (tender cucumber) is used as a endearing metaphor for a delicate, youthful girl.

Onomatopoeia

Haei padapadakkura paapapa

Words like 'padapadakkura' mimic the rapid fluttering of a heart or butterfly wings, creating sensory imagery.

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Trivia

The lyrics were penned by Kasthuri Raja, who is well known for his distinct local flavor and catchy, street-style rhythmic phrasing in early 1990s Tamil cinema soundtracks.

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