Midnight Mama
From Kadhal Rojavae · 2000
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Kadhal Rojavae2000
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Mid nightu maamaa | Midnight, uncle/my man |
| Naam mettedukkalaamaa | Shall we compose a tune? |
| Gud nightu sollaama | Without saying good night |
| Kuppa kottalaamaa | Shall we spend time hanging around together? |
| Female | |
| Mid nightu maamaa | Midnight, uncle/my man |
| Naam mettedukkalaamaa | Shall we compose a tune? |
| Gud nightu sollaama | Without saying good night |
| Kuppa kottalaamaa | Shall we spend time hanging around together? |
| Female | |
| Teenu age thaan | It is just teenage years |
| Nee test pannurae | You are testing it |
| Ulla poyi thaan | Going deep inside |
| Manasa touch pannurae | You are touching my heart |
| Hae ennennavo aayaachu | Hey, all sorts of things happened |
| Ekku thappaa poyaachu hae | It has gone completely wrong/out of hand, hey |
| Male | |
| Mid nightu aamaa | Midnight, yes indeed |
| Naam mettedukkalaamaa | Shall we compose a tune? |
| Gud nightu sollaama | Without saying good night |
| Kuppa kottalaamaa | Shall we spend time hanging around together? |
| Male | |
| Mid nightu aamaa | Midnight, yes indeed |
| Naam mettedukkalaamaa | Shall we compose a tune? |
| Gud nightu sollaama | Without saying good night |
| Kuppa kottalaamaa | Shall we spend time hanging around together? |
| Male | |
| Kaathu vandhu thottaalae | When the wind comes and touches |
| Endha maram aadaadhu | Which tree will not sway? |
| Appuramaa em melae | Later on, upon me |
| Thappu cholla koodaadhu | You should not place the blame |
| Female | |
| Thanniyila thallaadi | Staggering under intoxication |
| Thathuvatha kottaadhae | Do not spill philosophy |
| Thanniyila thaamara poo | A lotus flower in water |
| Ottikkaama nikkaadhae | Stays without getting attached/wet |
| Male | |
| Kaaman thaan kodiya yethi | Lord Kamadeva raises the flag |
| Kan jaada kaatturaan | And signals with a wink of his eye |
| Female :Ahaa….aaa | Female: Ahaa....aaa |
| Male :Kaiyaala karumbu villil | Male: With his hands on the sugarcane bow |
| Sudhiya thaan meetturaan | He tunes up the melody |
| Female | |
| Manmadhan podum | Fired by Lord Manmadhan |
| Aevukanaiyilae | In those arrows of desire |
| Escape aaga thaan mudiyumaa | Is it even possible to escape? |
| Male | |
| Mid nightu aamaa | Midnight, yes indeed |
| Naam mettedukkalaamaa | Shall we compose a tune? |
| Gud nightu sollaama | Without saying good night |
| Kuppa kottalaamaa | Shall we spend time hanging around together? |
| Female | |
| Mid nightu maamaa | Midnight, uncle/my man |
| Naam mettedukkalaamaa | Shall we compose a tune? |
| Gud nightu sollaama | Without saying good night |
| Kuppa kottalaamaa | Shall we spend time hanging around together? |
| Male | |
| Teenu age thaan | It is just teenage years |
| Nee test pannurae | You are testing it |
| Ulla poyi thaan | Going deep inside |
| Manasa touch pannurae | You are touching my heart |
| Hae ennennavo aayaachu | Hey, all sorts of things happened |
| Ekkut thappaa poyaachu hae | It has gone completely wrong/out of hand, hey |
| Female | |
| Mid nightu maamaa | Midnight, uncle/my man |
| Naam mettedukkalaamaa | Shall we compose a tune? |
| Gud nightu sollaama | Without saying good night |
| Kuppa kottalaamaa | Shall we spend time hanging around together? |
| Male | |
| Mid nightu aamaa | Midnight, yes indeed |
| Naam mettedukkalaamaa | Shall we compose a tune? |
| Gud nightu sollaama | Without saying good night |
| Kuppa kottalaamaa | Shall we spend time hanging around together? |
| Female | |
| Melae paaru vennilavu | Look above, there is the white moon |
| Keezhae paaru pen nilavu | Look below, there is a lady like the moon |
| Mathiyilae thondravu | Appearing in the middle |
| Unnudaiya munn azhagu | Is the beauty of your front |
| Male | |
| Poovukkullae thaen edukka | To gather honey from inside the flower |
| Podu oru utharavu | Give an order/permission |
| Natchathiram kannadikkum | The stars are winking |
| Naanathodu nalliravu | In a shy midnight hour |
| Female | |
| Kuliraaga adicha kaathu | The wind that blew cold |
| Soodaaga aanadhu | Has turned hot and warm |
| Male :Haahaa haa | Male: Haahaa haa |
| Female :Idhamaaga soodu yethi | Female: Pleasantly raising the heat |
| Sollaama ponadhu | It left without telling |
| Male | |
| Moodu porandhu | When the mood arises |
| Mogam porandhaa | When desire is born |
| Kissu kedaikkumaa kedaikkumaa | Will I get a kiss, will I get it? |
| Female | |
| Mid nightu maamaa | Midnight, uncle/my man |
| Naam mettedukkalaamaa | Shall we compose a tune? |
| Gud nightu sollaama | Without saying good night |
| Kuppa kottalaamaa | Shall we spend time hanging around together? |
| Male | |
| Mid nightu aamaa | Midnight, yes indeed |
| Naam mettedukkalaamaa | Shall we compose a tune? |
| Gud nightu sollaama | Without saying good night |
| Kuppa kottalaamaa | Shall we spend time hanging around together? |
| Female | |
| Teenu age thaan | It is just teenage years |
| Nee test pannurae | You are testing it |
| Ulla poyi thaan | Going deep inside |
| Manasa touch pannurae | You are touching my heart |
| Hae ennennavo aayaachu | Hey, all sorts of things happened |
| Ekkut thappaa poyaachu hae | It has gone completely wrong/out of hand, hey |
| Male | |
| Thattharinnan naanaa | Rhythmic vocal syllables (Thattharinnan naanaa) |
| Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa | Rhythmic vocal syllables (Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa) |
| Thattharinnan naanaa | Rhythmic vocal syllables (Thattharinnan naanaa) |
| Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa | Rhythmic vocal syllables (Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa) |
| Female | |
| Thattharinnan naanaa | Rhythmic vocal syllables (Thattharinnan naanaa) |
| Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa | Rhythmic vocal syllables (Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa) |
| Thattharinnan naanaa | Rhythmic vocal syllables (Thattharinnan naanaa) |
| Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa | Rhythmic vocal syllables (Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa) |
மிட்டு நைட்டு மாமா
நாம் மெட்டெடுக்கலாமா
குட்டு நைட்டு சொல்லாம
குப்பை கொட்டலாமா
Midnight, uncle/my man
Shall we compose a tune?
Without saying good night
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
மிட்டு நைட்டு மாமா
நாம் மெட்டெடுக்கலாமா
குட்டு நைட்டு சொல்லாம
குப்பை கொட்டலாமா
Midnight, uncle/my man
Shall we compose a tune?
Without saying good night
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
டீனு ஏஜத்தான்
நீ டெஸ்டு பண்ணுறே
உள்ள போயித்தான்
மனச டச்சு பண்ணுறே
ஹே என்னென்னவோ ஆயாச்சு
எக்குத் தப்பா போயாச்சு ஹேய்
It is just teenage years
You are testing it
Going deep inside
You are touching my heart
Hey, all sorts of things happened
It has gone completely wrong/out of hand, hey
மிட்டு நைட்டு ஆமா
நாம் மெட்டெடுக்கலாமா
குட்டு நைட்டு சொல்லாம
குப்பை கொட்டலாமா
Midnight, yes indeed
Shall we compose a tune?
Without saying good night
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
மிட்டு நைட்டு ஆமா
நாம் மெட்டெடுக்கலாமா
குட்டு நைட்டு சொல்லாம
குப்பை கொட்டலாமா
Midnight, yes indeed
Shall we compose a tune?
Without saying good night
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
காத்து வந்து தொட்டாலே
எந்த மரம் ஆடாது
அப்புறமா என் மேலே
தப்புச் சொல்லக் கூடாது
When the wind comes and touches
Which tree will not sway?
Later on, upon me
You should not place the blame
தண்ணியில தள்ளாடி
தத்துவத்தக் கொட்டாதே
தண்ணியில தாமரப் பூ
ஒட்டிக்கம நிக்காதே
Staggering under intoxication
Do not spill philosophy
A lotus flower in water
Stays without getting attached/wet
காமன்தான் கொடிய ஏத்தி
கண் ஜாடை காட்டுறான்
ஆ ஆஅ ஹா
கையால கரும்பு வில்லில்
சுதியத்தான் மீட்டுறான்
மன்மதன் போடும்
ஏவுகணையிலே
எஸ்கேப் ஆகத்தான்......முடியுமா
Lord Kamadeva raises the flag
And signals with a wink of his eye
Female: Ahaa....aaa
Male: With his hands on the sugarcane bow
He tunes up the melody
மிட்டு நைட்டு ஆமா
நாம் மெட்டெடுக்கலாமா
குட்டு நைட்டு சொல்லாம
குப்பை கொட்டலாமா
Fired by Lord Manmadhan
In those arrows of desire
Is it even possible to escape?
மிட்டு நைட்டு மாமா
நாம் மெட்டெடுக்கலாமா
குட்டு நைட்டு சொல்லாம
குப்பை கொட்டலாமா
Midnight, yes indeed
Shall we compose a tune?
Without saying good night
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
டீனு ஏஜத்தான்
நீ டெஸ்டு பண்ணுறே
உள்ள போயித்தான்
மனச டச்சு பண்ணுறே
ஹே என்னென்னவோ ஆயாச்சு
எக்குத் தப்பா போயாச்சு ஹேய்
Midnight, uncle/my man
Shall we compose a tune?
Without saying good night
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
மிட்டு நைட்டு மாமா
நாம் மெட்டெடுக்கலாமா
குட்டு நைட்டு சொல்லாம
குப்பை கொட்டலாமா
It is just teenage years
You are testing it
Going deep inside
You are touching my heart
Hey, all sorts of things happened
It has gone completely wrong/out of hand, hey
மிட்டு நைட்டு ஆமா
நாம் மெட்டெடுக்கலாமா
குட்டு நைட்டு சொல்லாம
குப்பை கொட்டலாமா
Midnight, uncle/my man
Shall we compose a tune?
Without saying good night
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
மேலே பாரு வெண்ணிலவு
கீழே பாரு பெண் நிலவு
மத்தியிலே தொந்தரவு
பண்ணுதையா உன் அழகு
Midnight, yes indeed
Shall we compose a tune?
Without saying good night
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
பூவுக்குள்ளே தேன் எடுக்க
போடு ஒரு உத்தரவு
நட்சத்திரம் கண்ணடிக்கும்
நாணத்தோடு நள்ளிரவு
Look above, there is the white moon
Look below, there is a lady like the moon
Appearing in the middle
Is the beauty of your front
குளிராக அடிச்ச காத்து
சூடாக ஆனது
ஹ ஆஅ ஹா
இதமாக சூடு ஏத்தி
சொல்லாம போனது
மூடு பொறந்து மோகம் பொறந்தா
கிஸ்ஸு கெடைக்குமா.......
கெடைக்குமா
To gather honey from inside the flower
Give an order/permission
The stars are winking
In a shy midnight hour
மிட்டு நைட்டு மாமா
நாம் மெட்டெடுக்கலாமா
குட்டு நைட்டு சொல்லாம
குப்பை கொட்டலாமா
The wind that blew cold
Has turned hot and warm
Male: Haahaa haa
Female: Pleasantly raising the heat
It left without telling
மிட்டு நைட்டு ஆமா
நாம் மெட்டெடுக்கலாமா
குட்டு நைட்டு சொல்லாம
குப்பை கொட்டலாமா
When the mood arises
When desire is born
Will I get a kiss, will I get it?
டீனு ஏஜத்தான்
நீ டெஸ்டு பண்ணுறே
உள்ள போயித்தான்
மனச டச்சு பண்ணுறே
ஹே என்னென்னவோ ஆயாச்சு
எக்குத் தப்பா போயாச்சு ஹேய்
Midnight, uncle/my man
Shall we compose a tune?
Without saying good night
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
தத்தரின்னன் னானா
தத் தாரின்னாரன் னானா
தத்தரின்னன் னானா
தத் தாரின்னாரன் னானா
Midnight, yes indeed
Shall we compose a tune?
Without saying good night
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
தத்தரின்னத் தன்னா
தத் தாரின்னானத் தன்னா
தத்தரின்னத் தன்னா
தத் தாரின்னானத் தன்னா
It is just teenage years
You are testing it
Going deep inside
You are touching my heart
Hey, all sorts of things happened
It has gone completely wrong/out of hand, hey
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Thattharinnan naanaa)
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa)
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Thattharinnan naanaa)
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa)
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Thattharinnan naanaa)
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa)
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Thattharinnan naanaa)
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa)
Mid nightu maamaa
Midnight, uncle/my man
Naam mettedukkalaamaa
Shall we compose a tune?
Gud nightu sollaama
Without saying good night
Kuppa kottalaamaa
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
Mid nightu maamaa
Midnight, uncle/my man
Naam mettedukkalaamaa
Shall we compose a tune?
Gud nightu sollaama
Without saying good night
Kuppa kottalaamaa
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
Teenu age thaan
It is just teenage years
Nee test pannurae
You are testing it
Ulla poyi thaan
Going deep inside
Manasa touch pannurae
You are touching my heart
Hae ennennavo aayaachu
Hey, all sorts of things happened
Ekku thappaa poyaachu hae
It has gone completely wrong/out of hand, hey
Mid nightu aamaa
Midnight, yes indeed
Naam mettedukkalaamaa
Shall we compose a tune?
Gud nightu sollaama
Without saying good night
Kuppa kottalaamaa
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
Mid nightu aamaa
Midnight, yes indeed
Naam mettedukkalaamaa
Shall we compose a tune?
Gud nightu sollaama
Without saying good night
Kuppa kottalaamaa
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
Kaathu vandhu thottaalae
When the wind comes and touches
Endha maram aadaadhu
Which tree will not sway?
Appuramaa em melae
Later on, upon me
Thappu cholla koodaadhu
You should not place the blame
Thanniyila thallaadi
Staggering under intoxication
Thathuvatha kottaadhae
Do not spill philosophy
Thanniyila thaamara poo
A lotus flower in water
Ottikkaama nikkaadhae
Stays without getting attached/wet
Kaaman thaan kodiya yethi
Lord Kamadeva raises the flag
Kan jaada kaatturaan
And signals with a wink of his eye
Female :Ahaa….aaa
Female: Ahaa....aaa
Male :Kaiyaala karumbu villil
Male: With his hands on the sugarcane bow
Sudhiya thaan meetturaan
He tunes up the melody
Manmadhan podum
Fired by Lord Manmadhan
Aevukanaiyilae
In those arrows of desire
Escape aaga thaan mudiyumaa
Is it even possible to escape?
Mid nightu aamaa
Midnight, yes indeed
Naam mettedukkalaamaa
Shall we compose a tune?
Gud nightu sollaama
Without saying good night
Kuppa kottalaamaa
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
Mid nightu maamaa
Midnight, uncle/my man
Naam mettedukkalaamaa
Shall we compose a tune?
Gud nightu sollaama
Without saying good night
Kuppa kottalaamaa
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
Teenu age thaan
It is just teenage years
Nee test pannurae
You are testing it
Ulla poyi thaan
Going deep inside
Manasa touch pannurae
You are touching my heart
Hae ennennavo aayaachu
Hey, all sorts of things happened
Ekkut thappaa poyaachu hae
It has gone completely wrong/out of hand, hey
Mid nightu maamaa
Midnight, uncle/my man
Naam mettedukkalaamaa
Shall we compose a tune?
Gud nightu sollaama
Without saying good night
Kuppa kottalaamaa
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
Mid nightu aamaa
Midnight, yes indeed
Naam mettedukkalaamaa
Shall we compose a tune?
Gud nightu sollaama
Without saying good night
Kuppa kottalaamaa
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
Melae paaru vennilavu
Look above, there is the white moon
Keezhae paaru pen nilavu
Look below, there is a lady like the moon
Mathiyilae thondravu
Appearing in the middle
Unnudaiya munn azhagu
Is the beauty of your front
Poovukkullae thaen edukka
To gather honey from inside the flower
Podu oru utharavu
Give an order/permission
Natchathiram kannadikkum
The stars are winking
Naanathodu nalliravu
In a shy midnight hour
Kuliraaga adicha kaathu
The wind that blew cold
Soodaaga aanadhu
Has turned hot and warm
Male :Haahaa haa
Male: Haahaa haa
Female :Idhamaaga soodu yethi
Female: Pleasantly raising the heat
Sollaama ponadhu
It left without telling
Moodu porandhu
When the mood arises
Mogam porandhaa
When desire is born
Kissu kedaikkumaa kedaikkumaa
Will I get a kiss, will I get it?
Mid nightu maamaa
Midnight, uncle/my man
Naam mettedukkalaamaa
Shall we compose a tune?
Gud nightu sollaama
Without saying good night
Kuppa kottalaamaa
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
Mid nightu aamaa
Midnight, yes indeed
Naam mettedukkalaamaa
Shall we compose a tune?
Gud nightu sollaama
Without saying good night
Kuppa kottalaamaa
Shall we spend time hanging around together?
Teenu age thaan
It is just teenage years
Nee test pannurae
You are testing it
Ulla poyi thaan
Going deep inside
Manasa touch pannurae
You are touching my heart
Hae ennennavo aayaachu
Hey, all sorts of things happened
Ekkut thappaa poyaachu hae
It has gone completely wrong/out of hand, hey
Thattharinnan naanaa
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Thattharinnan naanaa)
Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa)
Thattharinnan naanaa
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Thattharinnan naanaa)
Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa)
Thattharinnan naanaa
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Thattharinnan naanaa)
Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa)
Thattharinnan naanaa
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Thattharinnan naanaa)
Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa
Rhythmic vocal syllables (Tha thaarinnaaran naanaa)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful duet features a young couple engaging in romantic nocturnal banter. The female lead mischievously teases her lover during midnight, inviting him to stay up, sing tunes, and indulge in romantic passion rather than going to sleep. They exchange flirtatious metaphors involving Lord Kamadeva (the god of love), lotus flowers, sugarcane bows, and the midnight moon.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Mid nightu maamaa / Gud nightu sollaama”
Matching second consonants in words across consecutive lines like 'Mid nightu' and 'Gud nightu'.
Moona (Initial letter alliteration)
“Thanniyila thallaadi / Thathuvatha kottaadhae”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Th' in 'Thanniyila thallaadi' and 'Thathuvatha kottaadhae'.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Keezhae paaru pen nilavu”
Comparing the female lover to a moon on earth ('Pen nilavu') and referencing Kamadeva's legendary sugarcane bow ('Karumbu vil').
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Trivia
This track is composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja for the movie Kadhal Rojavae (2000), directed by Keyaar. The song features vocals by Mano and Swarnalatha with lyrics penned by legendary lyricist Vaali.
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