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Lyrics & meaning

Kudhira Irukku Yera

From Sondham 16 · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Sondham 161986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Adi kudhira irukku yeraHey, the horse is ready, climb on
Naan madhura poyi chaeraFor me to reach Madurai
Kudhira irukku yeraThe horse is ready, climb on
Naan madhura poyi chaeraFor me to reach Madurai
Dhaesinghu raasan peranGrandson of King Desingu
Naan thekkathi pakkatthu veeranI am a brave warrior from the southern side
Veesura vaalula sooranA valiant hero wielding a sword
Naan kottaiya pudikkira vaettakkaaranI am the hunter who conquers the fort
Female
Kudhira irukku yeraThe horse is ready, climb on
Nee madhura poyi chaeraFor you to reach Madurai
Male :HaanMale: Haan
Female :Kudhira irukku yeraFemale: The horse is ready, climb on
Nee madhura poyi chaeraFor you to reach Madurai
Dhaesinghu raasan peranGrandson of King Desingu
Nee thekkathi pakkatthu veeranYou are a brave warrior from the southern side
Veesura vaalula sooranA valiant hero wielding a sword
Nee kottaiya pudikkira vaettakkaaranYou are the hunter who conquers the fort
Male
Adi kudhira irukku yeraHey, the horse is ready, climb on
Naan madhura poyi chaeraFor me to reach Madurai
Male
Saatta kuchi muzhu neelamA full-length whip stick
Neetti pudichu ennaalumHolding it outstretched always
Pottaa theriyum poduWhen struck, you will see the beat
Padu toppu takkaru dhoolu haaIt will be top-notch, fantastic, and explosive, haa
Female
Ae… haa… aa…aa…aaa….aaa…Ae... haa... aa...aa...aaa....aaa...
Villan angae nee paaruLook at the villain over there
Vishayam therinjaa thagaraaruIf the truth comes out, there will be trouble
Male
AiyaiyoOh my goodness
Female
Veluthu pogum saayamThe color will fade away
Unga vaalaa paadhi neelumWill your sword extend halfway?
Male
Aayiram vaesham eduppenI can put on a thousand disguises
Endha aalukku taekkaa koduppenI will give a tough challenge to anyone
Female
Onakkenna kaattulaWhat a lucky time it is for you
MazhathaanIt's like pouring rain
Kuttu veliyila theriyira vara thaanOnly until the secret is exposed
Male
Ae adiyaathi raasaathiOh goodness, my princess
Arinjavan purinjavan naanI am one who knows and understands everything
Female
Ada sari thaanyaa alakkaadhaeOh, alright man, don't boast too much
Sagalamum therinjava naanI am someone who knows everything completely
Male
Adi kudhira irukku yeraHey, the horse is ready, climb on
Naan madhura poyi chaeraFor me to reach Madurai
Kudhira irukku yeraThe horse is ready, climb on
Naan madhura poyi chaeraFor me to reach Madurai
Female
Dhaesinghu raasan peranGrandson of King Desingu
Neen thekkathi pakkatthu veeranYou are a brave warrior from the southern side
Male
Hei veesura vaalula sooranHey, a valiant hero wielding a sword
Naan kottaiya pudikkira vaettakkaaranI am the hunter who conquers the fort
Female
Kudhira irukku yeraThe horse is ready, climb on
Nee madhura poyi chaeraFor you to reach Madurai
Female
Ettu kallu mookkutthiAn eight-stone nose ring
Eduppaa mookkil naan kuthiPierced prominently on my nose
Vaaren laesaa orasuI come and lightly brush past you
Nee adichae lucky prizeYou have hit the lucky prize
Male
Ae… haa… aa…aaa…aa…aaa…Ae... haa... aa...aaa...aa...aaa...
Dance ingae nee aadaWhile you dance here
Dappaanguthu naan podaAnd I play the fast Dappaanguthu beat
Thaanaa pongum aasaDesire wells up automatically
Nee thirunalvaeli dhosaYou are like a delicious Tirunelveli dosa
Female
Eduthukka eduthukka mudinjaaTake it, take it if you can
Adha kodukkanum kodukkanum vidinjaaYou must give it back when morning comes
Male
Udhattila irukkudhu rasam thaanThere is sweet juice on the lips
Ada udhavidu naan un vasam thaanCome help, I am under your spell
Female
Adiaathaa enna paathaaOh lady, seeing me
Unakkoru mayakkam ennaWhy are you swooning in intoxication?
Male
Hae adhu thaammaa adhu thaammaaHey, that is it, that is it
Idhukkoru vilakkam yennaWhat explanation is needed for this?
Female
Kudhira irukku yeraThe horse is ready, climb on
Male :HoiMale: Hoi
Female :Nee madhura poyi chaeraFemale: For you to reach Madurai
Male
Dhaesinghu raasan peranGrandson of King Desingu
Naan thekkathi pakkatthu veeranI am a brave warrior from the southern side
Female
Veesura vaalula sooranA valiant hero wielding a sword
Nee kottaiya pudikkira vaettakkaaranYou are the hunter who conquers the fort
Male
Adi kudhira irukku yeraHey, the horse is ready, climb on
Naan madhura poyi chaeraFor me to reach Madurai

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a lively folk-style duet featuring playful banter between the male and female leads. The male protagonist boasts about his valor, comparing himself to a brave warrior from the south and the grandson of King Desingu, ready to ride to Madurai and conquer forts. The female protagonist responds with witty banter, teasing his grand claims while acknowledging his charm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhai (Second letter rhyming)

Adi kudhira irukku yera / Naan madhura poyi chaera

The second letter 'dh' rhymes across 'Kudhira' and 'Madhura'.

Metaphor

Nee thirunalvaeli dhosa

Comparing a person's charm or delicacy to a regional delicacy 'Thirunelveli dosa'.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Thaanaa pongum aasa / Nee thirunalvaeli dhosa

Repetition of the 'th' sound in 'Thaanaa' and 'Thirunalvaeli'.

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Trivia

The song references Raja Desingu (Tej Singh of Gingee), a legendary regional hero in Tamil folk tradition celebrated for his bravery and horse-riding skill.

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