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Kuliradikkudhu Kuliradikkudhu

From Poove Ilam Poove · 2015

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
S. Janaki, Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Amal Dev
Details
Poove Ilam Poove2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kuliradikkudhu kuliradikkudhu vaadiIt feels cold, it feels cold, come on girl
Chorus :VaadiChorus : Come on girl
Male :Sugamirukkudhu sugamirukkudhu thaadiMale : There is pleasure, there is pleasure, give it to me girl
Chorus :ThaadiChorus : Give it to me girl
Male :ManasirukkuChorus :NilladiMale : The heart desires Chorus : Stop there girl
Male :IdamirukkuChorus :SolladiMale : There is space Chorus : Tell me girl
Male
ManasirukkuChorus :NilladiThe heart desires Chorus : Stop there girl
Male :IdamirukkuChorus :SolladiMale : There is space Chorus : Tell me girl
Male
Neram vandhaachudi…hoiThe time has come girl... hoi
Chorus :Ada da da da da da daaaChorus : Ada da da da da da daaa
Male
Kuliradikkudhu kuliradikkudhu vaadiIt feels cold, it feels cold, come on girl
Chorus :VaadiChorus : Come on girl
Male :Sugamirukkudhu sugamirukkudhuMale : There is pleasure, there is pleasure
Chorus :Hooi ho hooi ho hoChorus : Hooi ho hooi ho ho
Male
Sooriyan sevannthirukkuThe sun has turned red
Female :Aa aa thaamarai malarnthirukkuFemale : Aa aa lotus has bloomed
Male :Sooriyan sevannthirukkuMale : The sun has turned red
Female :Thaamarai malarnthirukkuFemale : Lotus has bloomed
Both :Onnodu onnaagalaamBoth : Let us become one with each other
Chorus :Aa aa aa aa aaa aaaChorus : Aa aa aa aa aaa aaa
Male
Sooriyan sevannthirukkuThe sun has turned red
Female :Thaamarai malarnthirukkuFemale : Lotus has bloomed
Both :Onnodu onnaagalaamBoth : Let us become one with each other
Male :Mayakkam ennadi vaaMale : Why this intoxication girl, come
Thayakkam ennadi thaWhy this hesitation girl, give in
Mayakkam ennadi vaaMayakkam ennadi vaa
Thayakkam ennadi thaThayakkam ennadi tha
Female :Iravai uravai maranthidalaamFemale : Let us forget the night and relationships
Paravai siragai virithidalaamLet us spread our wings like birds
Chorus :Laam laam laam laamChorus : Laam laam laam laam
Male
Kuliradikkudhu kuliradikkudhu vaadiIt feels cold, it feels cold, come on girl
Chorus :VaadiChorus : Come on girl
Male :Sugamirukkudhu sugamirukkudhu thaadiMale : There is pleasure, there is pleasure, give it to me girl
Chorus :ThaadiChorus : Give it to me girl
Male :ManasirukkuChorus :NilladiMale : The heart desires Chorus : Stop there girl
Male :IdamirukkuChorus :SolladiMale : There is space Chorus : Tell me girl
Male
ManasirukkuChorus :NilladiThe heart desires Chorus : Stop there girl
Male :IdamirukkuChorus :SolladiMale : There is space Chorus : Tell me girl
Male
Neram vandhaachudi…hoiThe time has come girl... hoi
Chorus :Ada da da da da da daaaChorus : Ada da da da da da daaa
Male
Kuliradikkudhu kuliradikkudhu vaadiIt feels cold, it feels cold, come on girl
Chorus :VaadiChorus : Come on girl
Male :Sugamirukkudhu sugamirukkudhuMale : There is pleasure, there is pleasure
Chorus :Hooi ho hooi ho hoi hooChorus : Hooi ho hooi ho hoi hoo
Female
Aasaikku vayasirukkuDesire has youth on its side
Male :Aayiram vazhi irukkuMale : There are a thousand ways
Female :Haa asaikku vayasirukkuFemale : Haa desire has youth on its side
Male :Aayiram vazhi irukkuMale : There are a thousand ways
Both :Kaiyodu kai seralaamBoth : Let us join hands together
Chorus :Aa aa aa aa aaa aaaChorus : Aa aa aa aa aaa aaa
Female
Aasaikku vayasirukkuDesire has youth on its side
Male :Aayiram vazhi irukkuMale : There are a thousand ways
Both :Kaiyodu kai seralaamBoth : Let us join hands together
Female :Ulagam purinjudhaFemale : Did you understand the world?
Nilamai therinjudhaDid you realize the situation?
Ulagam purinjudhaDid you understand the world?
Nilamai therinjudhaDid you realize the situation?
Male :Thiraigal viraivil thiranthidalaamMale : Curtains will open soon
Kiligal mudivil paranthidalaamParrots will eventually fly
Chorus :Laam laam laamChorus : Laam laam laam
Female
Kuliradikkudhu kuliradikkudhuIt feels cold, it feels cold
Male :VaadiMale : Come on girl
Chorus :VaadiChorus : Come on girl
Female :Sugamirukkudhu sugamirukkudhuFemale : There is pleasure, there is pleasure
Male :ThaadiMale : Give it to me girl
Chorus :ThaadiChorus : Give it to me girl
Female :ManasirukkuChorus :NilladiFemale : The heart desires Chorus : Stop there girl
Female :IdamirukkuChorus :SolladiFemale : There is space Chorus : Tell me girl
Male
ManasirukkuChorus :NilladiThe heart desires Chorus : Stop there girl
Male :IdamirukkuChorus :SolladiMale : There is space Chorus : Tell me girl
Male
Neram vandhaachudi…hoiThe time has come girl... hoi
Chorus :Ada da da da da da daaaChorus : Ada da da da da da daaa
Male
Kuliradikkudhu kuliradikkudhu vaadiIt feels cold, it feels cold, come on girl
Chorus :VaadiChorus : Come on girl
Male :Sugamirukkudhu sugamirukkudhuMale : There is pleasure, there is pleasure
Chorus :Hooi ho hooi ho hoi hooChorus : Hooi ho hooi ho hoi hoo

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful duet features a passionate romantic exchange between the leads, set against a chilly backdrop. The male protagonist coaxes his beloved to set aside her hesitation and join him in intimacy, while the female lover responds with imagery of nature—comparing the reddened sun and blooming lotus to their awakening desires. As the song progresses, both lovers express their readiness to break free from worldly constraints, open up their hearts, and embrace each other fully like birds taking flight.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition

Kuliradikkudhu kuliradikkudhu vaadi

Repetition of words like 'Kuliradikkudhu' and 'Sugamirukkudhu' at the beginning of lines creates a rhythmic, musical pulse echoing physical sensations.

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Mayakkam ennadi vaa / Thayakkam ennadi tha

Tamil poetic device where initial letters share phonetic similarities, seen in 'Mayakkam' and 'Thayakkam'.

Metaphor

Sooriyan sevannthirukku / Thaamarai malarnthirukku

Comparing the lovers to blooming lotuses, reddening sun, and parrots breaking free to represent romantic awakening and freedom.

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Trivia

Music for 'Poove Ilam Poove' was composed by Amal Dev. The duet stands out for its lively vocal play between legendary playback singers S. Janaki and Malaysia Vasudevan, with lyrics penned by veteran lyricist Muthulingam.

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