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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Vachaa Vachakuri

From Baghdad Perazhagi · 1973

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Baghdad Perazhagi
Movie release year
1973
Lyrics added on
12 May 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan vachchaa vachcha kuri maarathadi
Un machchaan enna vitta veraethadi
Naan vachchaa vachcha kuri maarathadi
Un machchaan enna vitta veraethadi
Adi vththaara kannaththil muththaadi paarkkaamaa
Ennaasai theeraathadi ennai yaemaattar koodaathadi
Naan vachchaa vachcha kuri maarathadi
Un machchaan enna vitta veraethadi
Adi vththaara kannaththil muththaadi paarkkaamaa
Ennaasai theeraathadi ennai yaemaattar koodaathadi
Sokka thangam polirukkum maeniyadi
Adhu sorkkaththukku porathukku yaeniyadi
Sokka thangam polirukkum maeniyadi
Adhu sorkkaththukku porathukku yaeniyadi
Kannaalae azhaippathu thannaalae sirippathu
Ennaannu enakkaa theriyaathu
Adhu eppothum koduththaa kuraiyaathu
Adi vththaara kannaththil muththaadi paarkkaamaa
Ennaasai theeraathadi ennai yaemaattar koodaathadi
Nee kettathellaam kodukkira magarasi
Un kitta vara solluthadi un mugarasi
Nee kettathellaam kodukkira magarasi
Un kitta vara solluthadi un mugarasi
Kaattattumaa ennudaiya kairasi
Unnai katti kolla pogira naan sugavaasi
Naan vachchaa vachcha kuri maarathadi
Un machchaan enna vitta veraethadi
Adi vththaara kannaththil muththaadi paarkkaamaa
Ennaasai theeraathadi ennai yaemaattar koodaathadi
Muzhukka nanainja pinnae mukkaadenna
Adi muththu pallu raththinamae vetkkamenna
Thalukki kulukki alukki minukki aadaathadi chummaa
Thaiyaathakkaa thagiduthaththam podaathadi
Naan vachchaa vachcha kuri maarathadi
Un machchaan enna vitta veraethadi
Adi vththaara kannaththil muththaadi paarkkaamaa
Ennaasai theeraathadi ennai yaemaattar koodaathadi…yaei…
Once I set my aim, it never misses, girl!
Who else is there for you besides your man?
Once I set my aim, it never misses, girl!
Who else is there for you besides your man?
Without kissing those charming cheeks of yours,
my desire won't be satisfied, girl; you shouldn't cheat me!
Once I set my aim, it never misses, girl!
Who else is there for you besides your man?
Without kissing those charming cheeks of yours,
my desire won't be satisfied, girl; you shouldn't cheat me!
Your body shines like pure gold, girl,
it is a ladder to climb straight to heaven, girl!
Your body shines like pure gold, girl,
it is a ladder to climb straight to heaven, girl!
Beckoning with your eyes and smiling to yourself,
do you think I don't know what it means?
No matter how much you give, it will never run out!
Without kissing those charming cheeks of yours,
my desire won't be satisfied, girl; you shouldn't cheat me!
You are a generous queen who gives whatever is asked,
and the good fortune on your face invites me to come closer!
You are a generous queen who gives whatever is asked,
and the good fortune on your face invites me to come closer!
Shall I show you the magic of my lucky touch?
I am a man of pleasure who is going to hold you close!
Once I set my aim, it never misses, girl!
Who else is there for you besides your man?
Without kissing those charming cheeks of yours,
my desire won't be satisfied, girl; you shouldn't cheat me!
Once you're completely soaked in the rain, why cover your head with a veil?
My precious jewel with pearl-white teeth, why be shy now?
Don't just sway, shimmer, tease, and dance around,
and stop putting on tricks and playful acts!
Once I set my aim, it never misses, girl!
Who else is there for you besides your man?
Without kissing those charming cheeks of yours,
my desire won't be satisfied, girl; you shouldn't cheat me... hey!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Naan Vachchaa Vachcha Kuri' from Baghdad Perazhagi (1973) is a playful, romantic duet-style solo sung by T. M. Soundararajan for M. G. Ramachandran, expressing confident love and admiration towards the heroine (played by Jayalalithaa). The protagonist boldly proclaims that his pursuit of her heart will never fail and praises her radiant beauty, comparing her to pure gold and a gateway to heaven. Through poetic flourishes and popular Tamil proverbs, the hero teasingly urges her to shed her shyness and yield to their mutual attraction. With MSV's vibrant beat and Pulamaipithan's rhythmic lyrics, the song celebrates youthful flirtation, romantic devotion, and playful banter.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Sokka thangam polirukkum maeniyadi”

Compares her radiant physique to pure, unadulterated gold ('Sokka thangam polirukkum').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Adhu sorkkaththukku porathukku yaeniyadi”

Metaphorically describes her beauty/embrace as a ladder leading to heaven ('sorkkaththukku porathukku yaeni').

Proverb / Folk Idiom (Pazhamozhi)

“Muzhukka nanainja pinnae mukkaadenna”

Uses a well-known Tamil idiom asking why someone should cover their head with a veil once they are already fully soaked, implying there is no point in being coy after falling in love.

Internal Rhyme / Rhythm (Iyaibu & Rhyming Alliteration)

“Thalukki kulukki alukki minukki aadaathadi chummaa”

Uses rhythmic, rhyming action words in quick succession ('Thalukki kulukki alukki minukki') to create an energetic musical cadence.

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Trivia

Baghdad Perazhagi (1973) was a swashbuckling fantasy-adventure film inspired by Arabian Nights tales, starring M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa. Written by lyricist Pulamaipithan, the song highlights his skill in blending folk rhythm with poetic romanticism, tailor-made for MGR's charming onscreen persona.

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