Megam Karukkuthu
From Aanandha Raagam · 1982
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudass, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Aanandha Raagam1982
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Maamara cholaiyum | The mango grove |
| Poo mazhai thaedudhu | Is seeking a shower of blossoms |
| Mazhai megam vara vendum | Rain clouds must arrive |
| Sillunnu kaathadichaa sandhosham serudhu | When a cool breeze blows, joy gathers |
| Sillunnu kaathadichaa sandhosham serudhu | When a cool breeze blows, joy gathers |
| Male | |
| Megam karukkudhu | The clouds are darkening |
| Mazha vara paakkudhu | Rain is preparing to fall |
| Veesi adikkudhu kaathu kaathu | The wind blows and strikes fiercely |
| Female | |
| {Yen niruthitteenga | {Why did you stop? |
| Male :Summa paadunen | Male: I was just singing casually |
| Female :Paattu romba nallaa irukku | Female: The song is very sweet |
| Paadungalaen paadungalaen | Please sing, please sing |
| Male :Enakku onnum pramaadhama | Male: I do not know how to sing |
| Paada theriyaadhu | anything fantastically |
| Chinna vayasula irunthu | Since my childhood days |
| Naatu paadal paaduven | I have been singing folk songs |
| Female | |
| Naan enna ungala | Female: Am I asking you |
| Katcheriya panna solren | to give a classical concert? |
| Enakkum intha maadhiri | Even I love these kind of |
| Naatu paadal na | folk songs |
| Romba pudikkum hmm paadungalaen} (Dialogue) | a lot, hmmm please sing} |
| Male | |
| Megam karukkudhu | The clouds are darkening |
| Mazha vara paakkudhu | Rain is preparing to fall |
| Veesi adikkudhu kaathu | The wind blows fiercely |
| Kaathu mazha kaathu | Wind, rain, wind |
| Male | |
| Megam karukkudhu | The clouds are darkening |
| Mazha vara paakkudhu | Rain is preparing to fall |
| Veesi adikkudhu kaathu | The wind blows fiercely |
| Kaathu mazha kaathu | Wind, rain, wind |
| Female | |
| Kaathu mazha kaathu | Wind, rain, wind |
| Megam karukkudhu | The clouds are darkening |
| Mazha vara paakkudhu | Rain is preparing to fall |
| Veesi adikkudhu kaathu | The wind blows fiercely |
| Kaathu mazha kaathu | Wind, rain, wind |
| Oyilaaga mayilaadum | The peacock dances with elegance |
| Alai pola manam paadum | The mind sings like ocean waves |
| Female | |
| Kaathu mazha kaathu | Wind, rain, wind |
| Megam karukkudhu | The clouds are darkening |
| Mazha vara paakkudhu | Rain is preparing to fall |
| Veesi adikkudhu kaathu | The wind blows fiercely |
| Kaathu mazha kaathu | Wind, rain, wind |
| Male | |
| Thottu thottu pesum chittu | The little bird touches and speaks |
| Thulli thulli oduvadhenna | Why does it leap and run away? |
| Female | |
| Thottu thottu pesum chittu | The little bird touches and speaks |
| Thulli thulli oduvadhenna | Why does it leap and run away? |
| Thendral pattu aadum mottu | The bud dances as the breeze touches it |
| Alli vandha vaasam enna | What fragrance has it gathered and brought? |
| Yedho nenjil aasai vandhu… | A desire entered my heart... |
| Yedho nenjil aasai vandhu… | A desire entered my heart... |
| Male | |
| Yedho nenjil aasai vandhu | A desire entered my heart |
| Ennennamo aagi pochu | And so many things happened to me |
| Female | |
| Seraamal theeraadhu | It won't subside unless we unite |
| Vaada kuliril vaadudhu manasu | The heart wilts in the north wind's chill |
| Male | |
| Kaathu mazha kaathu | Wind, rain, wind |
| Megam karukkudhu | The clouds are darkening |
| Mazha vara paakkudhu | Rain is preparing to fall |
| Veesi adikkudhu kaathu | The wind blows fiercely |
| Kaathu mazha kaathu | Wind, rain, wind |
| Female | |
| Poovukkulla | Inside the flower |
| Male :Vaasam vachaan | Male: He placed fragrance |
| Female :Paalukkulla | Female: Inside the milk |
| Male :Neiya vachaan | Male: He placed ghee |
| Female | |
| Poovukkulla | Inside the flower |
| Male :Vaasam vachaan | Male: He placed fragrance |
| Female :Paalukkulla | Female: Inside the milk |
| Male :Neiya vachaan | Male: He placed ghee |
| Kannukkulla enna vachaan | What did He place inside the eyes? |
| Pongudhadi en manasu | My heart is overflowing, my dear |
| Female | |
| Kannukkulla enna vachaan | What did He place inside the eyes? |
| Pongudhadi en manasu | My heart is overflowing, my dear |
| Paartha kannu sokki sokki | The eyes that saw became dazed and entranced |
| Paithiyam thaan aagi pochu | It has truly driven me crazy |
| Nee…eee… | You... |
| Male | |
| Neeraadi nee vaadi | Come after taking a bath, my dear |
| Aasai mayakkam podura vayasu | This is the age that casts an intoxication of desire |
| Female | |
| Kaathu mazha kaathu | Wind, rain, wind |
| Megam karukkudhu | The clouds are darkening |
| Mazha vara paakkudhu | Rain is preparing to fall |
| Veesi adikkudhu kaathu | The wind blows fiercely |
| Kaathu mazha kaathu | Wind, rain, wind |
| Male | |
| Oyilaaga mayilaadum | The peacock dances with elegance |
| Alai pola manam paadum | The mind sings like ocean waves |
| Male | |
| Megam karukkudhu | The clouds are darkening |
| Mazha vara paakkudhu | Rain is preparing to fall |
| Veesi adikkudhu kaathu | The wind blows fiercely |
| Kaathu mazha kaathu | Wind, rain, wind |
| Female | |
| Kaathu mazha kaathu | Wind, rain, wind |
மாமரச்சோலையில்
பூ மழை தேடுது
மழை மேகம் வர வேண்டும்
சில்லுன்னு காத்தடிச்சா சந்தோஷம் சேருது
சில்லுன்னு காத்தடிச்சா சந்தோஷம் சேருது
The mango grove
Is seeking a shower of blossoms
Rain clouds must arrive
When a cool breeze blows, joy gathers
When a cool breeze blows, joy gathers
மேகம் கருக்குது
மழை வர பார்க்குது
வீசி அடிக்குது காத்து காத்து
The clouds are darkening
Rain is preparing to fall
The wind blows and strikes fiercely
{ஏன் நிறுத்திட்டீங்க
சும்மா பாடுனேன்
பாட்டு ரொம்ப நல்லா இருக்கு
பாடுங்களேன் பாடுங்களேன்
எனக்கும் ஒன்னும் பிரமாதம்மா
பாட தெரியாது
சின்ன வயசுல இருந்து
நாட்டு பாடல் பாடுவேன்
{Why did you stop?
Male: I was just singing casually
Female: The song is very sweet
Please sing, please sing
Male: I do not know how to sing
anything fantastically
Since my childhood days
I have been singing folk songs
நான் என்ன உங்கள
கச்சேரிய பண்ண சொல்றேன்
எனக்கும் இந்த மாதிரி
நாட்டு பாடல்னா
ரொம்ப புடிக்கும் ஹ்ம்ம் பாடுங்களேன்} (டயலாக்)
Female: Am I asking you
to give a classical concert?
Even I love these kind of
folk songs
a lot, hmmm please sing}
மேகம் கருக்குது
மழை வர பார்க்குது
வீசி அடிக்குது காத்து
காத்து மழைக் காத்து
The clouds are darkening
Rain is preparing to fall
The wind blows fiercely
Wind, rain, wind
மேகம் கருக்குது
மழை வர பார்க்குது
வீசி அடிக்குது காத்து
காத்து மழைக் காத்து
The clouds are darkening
Rain is preparing to fall
The wind blows fiercely
Wind, rain, wind
காத்து மழைக் காத்து
மேகம் கருக்குது
மழை வர பார்க்குது
வீசி அடிக்குது காத்து
காத்து மழைக் காத்து
ஒயிலாக மயிலாடும்
அலை போல மனம் பாடும்
Wind, rain, wind
The clouds are darkening
Rain is preparing to fall
The wind blows fiercely
Wind, rain, wind
The peacock dances with elegance
The mind sings like ocean waves
காத்து மழைக் காத்து
மேகம் கருக்குது
மழை வர பார்க்குது
வீசி அடிக்குது காத்து
காத்து மழைக் காத்து
Wind, rain, wind
The clouds are darkening
Rain is preparing to fall
The wind blows fiercely
Wind, rain, wind
தொட்டு தொட்டு பேசும் சிட்டு
துள்ளி துள்ளி ஓடுவதென்ன
The little bird touches and speaks
Why does it leap and run away?
தொட்டு தொட்டு பேசும் சிட்டு
துள்ளி துள்ளி ஓடுவதென்ன
தென்றல் பட்டு ஆடும் மொட்டு
அள்ளி வந்த வாசம் என்ன
ஏதோ நெஞ்சில் ஆசை வந்து...
ஏதோ நெஞ்சில் ஆசை வந்து...
The little bird touches and speaks
Why does it leap and run away?
The bud dances as the breeze touches it
What fragrance has it gathered and brought?
A desire entered my heart...
A desire entered my heart...
ஏதோ நெஞ்சில் ஆசை வந்து
என்னென்னமோ ஆகிப் போச்சு
A desire entered my heart
And so many things happened to me
சேராமல் தீராது
வாடக் குளிரில் வாடுது மனசு
It won't subside unless we unite
The heart wilts in the north wind's chill
மேகம் கருக்குது
மழை வர பார்க்குது
வீசி அடிக்குது காத்து
காத்து மழைக் காத்து
Wind, rain, wind
The clouds are darkening
Rain is preparing to fall
The wind blows fiercely
Wind, rain, wind
பூவுக்குள்ள
வாசம் வச்சான்
பாலுக்குள்ள
நெய்யை வச்சான்
Inside the flower
Male: He placed fragrance
Female: Inside the milk
Male: He placed ghee
பூவுக்குள்ள
வாசம் வச்சான்
பாலுக்குள்ள
நெய்யை வச்சான்
கண்ணுக்குள்ள என்ன வச்சான்
பொங்குதடி என் மனசு
Inside the flower
Male: He placed fragrance
Female: Inside the milk
Male: He placed ghee
What did He place inside the eyes?
My heart is overflowing, my dear
கண்ணுக்குள்ள என்ன வச்சான்
பொங்குதடி என் மனசு
பார்த்த கண்ணு சொக்கி சொக்கி
பைத்தியம்தான் ஆகிப்போச்சு
நீ.....ஈ.....
What did He place inside the eyes?
My heart is overflowing, my dear
The eyes that saw became dazed and entranced
It has truly driven me crazy
You...
நீராடி நீ வாடி
ஆசை மயக்கம் போடுற வயசு
Come after taking a bath, my dear
This is the age that casts an intoxication of desire
மேகம் கருக்குது
மழை வர பார்க்குது
வீசி அடிக்குது காத்து
காத்து மழைக் காத்து
Wind, rain, wind
The clouds are darkening
Rain is preparing to fall
The wind blows fiercely
Wind, rain, wind
ஒயிலாக மயிலாடும்
அலை போல மனம் பாடும்
The peacock dances with elegance
The mind sings like ocean waves
மேகம் கருக்குது
மழை வர பார்க்குது
வீசி அடிக்குது காத்து
காத்து மழைக் காத்து
The clouds are darkening
Rain is preparing to fall
The wind blows fiercely
Wind, rain, wind
காத்து மழைக் காத்து
Wind, rain, wind
Maamara cholaiyum
The mango grove
Poo mazhai thaedudhu
Is seeking a shower of blossoms
Mazhai megam vara vendum
Rain clouds must arrive
Sillunnu kaathadichaa sandhosham serudhu
When a cool breeze blows, joy gathers
Sillunnu kaathadichaa sandhosham serudhu
When a cool breeze blows, joy gathers
Megam karukkudhu
The clouds are darkening
Mazha vara paakkudhu
Rain is preparing to fall
Veesi adikkudhu kaathu kaathu
The wind blows and strikes fiercely
{Yen niruthitteenga
{Why did you stop?
Male :Summa paadunen
Male: I was just singing casually
Female :Paattu romba nallaa irukku
Female: The song is very sweet
Paadungalaen paadungalaen
Please sing, please sing
Male :Enakku onnum pramaadhama
Male: I do not know how to sing
Paada theriyaadhu
anything fantastically
Chinna vayasula irunthu
Since my childhood days
Naatu paadal paaduven
I have been singing folk songs
Naan enna ungala
Female: Am I asking you
Katcheriya panna solren
to give a classical concert?
Enakkum intha maadhiri
Even I love these kind of
Naatu paadal na
folk songs
Romba pudikkum hmm paadungalaen} (Dialogue)
a lot, hmmm please sing}
Megam karukkudhu
The clouds are darkening
Mazha vara paakkudhu
Rain is preparing to fall
Veesi adikkudhu kaathu
The wind blows fiercely
Kaathu mazha kaathu
Wind, rain, wind
Megam karukkudhu
The clouds are darkening
Mazha vara paakkudhu
Rain is preparing to fall
Veesi adikkudhu kaathu
The wind blows fiercely
Kaathu mazha kaathu
Wind, rain, wind
Kaathu mazha kaathu
Wind, rain, wind
Megam karukkudhu
The clouds are darkening
Mazha vara paakkudhu
Rain is preparing to fall
Veesi adikkudhu kaathu
The wind blows fiercely
Kaathu mazha kaathu
Wind, rain, wind
Oyilaaga mayilaadum
The peacock dances with elegance
Alai pola manam paadum
The mind sings like ocean waves
Kaathu mazha kaathu
Wind, rain, wind
Megam karukkudhu
The clouds are darkening
Mazha vara paakkudhu
Rain is preparing to fall
Veesi adikkudhu kaathu
The wind blows fiercely
Kaathu mazha kaathu
Wind, rain, wind
Thottu thottu pesum chittu
The little bird touches and speaks
Thulli thulli oduvadhenna
Why does it leap and run away?
Thottu thottu pesum chittu
The little bird touches and speaks
Thulli thulli oduvadhenna
Why does it leap and run away?
Thendral pattu aadum mottu
The bud dances as the breeze touches it
Alli vandha vaasam enna
What fragrance has it gathered and brought?
Yedho nenjil aasai vandhu…
A desire entered my heart...
Yedho nenjil aasai vandhu…
A desire entered my heart...
Yedho nenjil aasai vandhu
A desire entered my heart
Ennennamo aagi pochu
And so many things happened to me
Seraamal theeraadhu
It won't subside unless we unite
Vaada kuliril vaadudhu manasu
The heart wilts in the north wind's chill
Kaathu mazha kaathu
Wind, rain, wind
Megam karukkudhu
The clouds are darkening
Mazha vara paakkudhu
Rain is preparing to fall
Veesi adikkudhu kaathu
The wind blows fiercely
Kaathu mazha kaathu
Wind, rain, wind
Poovukkulla
Inside the flower
Male :Vaasam vachaan
Male: He placed fragrance
Female :Paalukkulla
Female: Inside the milk
Male :Neiya vachaan
Male: He placed ghee
Poovukkulla
Inside the flower
Male :Vaasam vachaan
Male: He placed fragrance
Female :Paalukkulla
Female: Inside the milk
Male :Neiya vachaan
Male: He placed ghee
Kannukkulla enna vachaan
What did He place inside the eyes?
Pongudhadi en manasu
My heart is overflowing, my dear
Kannukkulla enna vachaan
What did He place inside the eyes?
Pongudhadi en manasu
My heart is overflowing, my dear
Paartha kannu sokki sokki
The eyes that saw became dazed and entranced
Paithiyam thaan aagi pochu
It has truly driven me crazy
Nee…eee…
You...
Neeraadi nee vaadi
Come after taking a bath, my dear
Aasai mayakkam podura vayasu
This is the age that casts an intoxication of desire
Kaathu mazha kaathu
Wind, rain, wind
Megam karukkudhu
The clouds are darkening
Mazha vara paakkudhu
Rain is preparing to fall
Veesi adikkudhu kaathu
The wind blows fiercely
Kaathu mazha kaathu
Wind, rain, wind
Oyilaaga mayilaadum
The peacock dances with elegance
Alai pola manam paadum
The mind sings like ocean waves
Megam karukkudhu
The clouds are darkening
Mazha vara paakkudhu
Rain is preparing to fall
Veesi adikkudhu kaathu
The wind blows fiercely
Kaathu mazha kaathu
Wind, rain, wind
Kaathu mazha kaathu
Wind, rain, wind
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Megam Karukkudhu from the film Aanandha Raagam (1982) is a celebrated rural duet capturing the joy of nature, approaching rain, and romantic yearning. The song begins with a playful spoken banter between the lead pair, where the female protagonist encourages the male protagonist to continue singing his rustic folk tune. As the monsoon clouds darken and cool winds sweep across the countryside, their emotions intensify into deep affection and playful romance. Through vivid metaphors comparing divine design in nature—like scent within a flower or ghee within milk—the lovers express the mysterious spell of attraction that binds them together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Megam karukkudhu / Mazha vara paakkudhu”
The second consonant 'ga' matches in 'Megam' and 'Mazha' (Megam karukkudhu / Mazha vara paakkudhu), providing rhythmic cadence.
Monaai (Initial alliteration)
“Thottu thottu pesum chittu / Thulli thulli oduvadhenna”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'Th' in 'Thottu' and 'Thulli'.
Upamai (Simile)
“Alai pola manam paadum”
Comparing the joyful movement of the human heart to rolling sea waves (Alai pola manam paadum).
Anaphora / Repetition
“Thottu thottu pesum chittu”
Repetition of 'Thottu thottu' and 'Thulli thulli' to emphasize rhythmic movement and playful touch.
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam, this timeless folk-pop hit was rendered by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki. The natural mid-song spoken dialogue adds an authentic, intimate village charm that became immensely popular on Tamil radio.
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