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Lyrics & meaning

Lolaakku

From Kondraal Paavam · 2023

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singer
Srinisha Jayaseelan
Music director
Sam C. S
Details
Kondraal Paavam2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Lolakku aadumThe dangling ear ornament sways
Kaadhil kaadhilIn the ears, in the ears
Paal vaarkkumPours milk-like sweet comfort
Vaartha paayumWords flow effortlessly
Female
Kaalattum poludhuWhen the time arrives
Kolusin sathamThe sound of anklets
En pera sollumCalls out my name
NithamEvery single day
Female
Ottiyanam ottiyanamThe waist belt, the waist belt
Iduppa thottaalaeIf it touches the waist
Enna thonumWhat feelings will arise?
Female
Osa valaiyosaSound, the sound of bangles
Palla kattum en aasaMy desire builds a bridge of passion
Ullapadi sonnaakkaTo tell you the absolute truth
Thangam en angamMy entire body is golden
Female
Sirpam thedum kallu naanuI am a stone in search of a sculpture
Sedhukka vandha enna?What if you come to carve me?
Boomi thedum megam naanuI am a cloud searching for the earth
Polunji paartha enna?What if you pour down as rain?
Female
Mothama enna nee moodiCover me completely
Thangathil vechi sudethuWrap me in warmth like pure gold
Maaya kudhira naanI am a magical untamed horse
Enna madakki adakka vaaCome to fold and subdue me
Female
Vethala paakku naan thaanaeI am the betel leaf and nut
Muthathaal enna nee melluChew me gently with your kisses
Kaadhal soothiramThe secret formula of love
Sollu enakku maathiramReveal it only to me
Female
Pattu methai panjaayathuThe conflict on the silk bed
Mudikka yengurenI long to resolve and conclude it
Female
Lolakku aadumThe dangling ear ornament sways
Kaadhil kaadhilIn the ears, in the ears
Paal vaarkkumPours milk-like sweet comfort
Vaartha paayumWords flow effortlessly
Female
Kaalattum poludhuWhen the time arrives
Kolusin sathamThe sound of anklets
En pera sollumCalls out my name
NithamEvery single day
Female
Ottiyanam ottiyanamThe waist belt, the waist belt
Iduppa thottaalaeIf it touches the waist
Enna thonumWhat feelings will arise?
Female
Osa valaiyosaSound, the sound of bangles
Palla kattum en aasaMy desire builds a bridge of passion
Ullapadi sonnaakkaTo tell you the absolute truth
Thangam en angamMy entire body is golden

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual track from the movie 'Kondraal Paavam' portrays a woman expressing her deep intimate desires and romantic yearnings. Through vivid metaphors comparing ornaments, touch, and nature, she invites her lover into a passionate union. She describes herself as an uncarved stone waiting for a sculptor, a cloud ready to shower onto the earth, and a wild horse waiting to be tamed, highlighting both vulnerability and intense allure.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Sirpam thedum kallu naanu

The heroine compares herself to uncarved stone ('Sirpam thedum kallu naanu') and a wild horse ('Maaya kudhira naan') awaiting her lover's touch.

Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Kaadhal soothiram / Sollu enakku maathiram

End-rhyming words 'Soothiram' and 'Maathiram' create a smooth lyrical rhythm in adjacent lines.

Imagery

Kolusin satham / En pera sollum

Sensory descriptions of traditional jewelry (Lolakku, Kolusu, Ottiyanam, Valaiyosa) evoke detailed physical and auditory imagery.

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Trivia

'Kondraal Paavam' (2023) is a crime thriller film directed by Dayal Padmanabhan. Music director Sam C. S. crafted this sultry, folk-infused romantic song featuring vocals by Srinisha Jayaseelan and lyrics by Kabilan.

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