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Lyrics & meaning

Naatu Sarakku

From Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan · 2004

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Dhanush, Ranjith, Lavanya
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Movie name
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
Movie release year
2004
Lyrics added on
10 Dec 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aaah…aaaa….haa….aa…aaaa
Naatusarakku
Nachchunuthaan irukku
Kitta vandhu…uu… mutta vandhaa
Ginnunnu thaan …ann…irukku
Pudhiyatha paaduda machchi
Naatusarakku
Nachchunuthaan irukku
Kitta vandhu mutta vandhaa
Ginnunnu thaan irukku
Thanga kodamae
Thanjavooru gadamae
Mandhiruchu vittu putta
Malayaala padamae
Enne size-u ithu maamae
Enna vayasu ithu
Ayyae ice-u ithu aamaa
Romba nice-u ithu
Nenjai nasukki kanna asakki
Enna massage-uthaan senji puttaalae
:Naatusarakku
Nachchunuthaan irukku
Kitta vandhu mutta vandhaa
Ginnunnu thaan irukku
Thanga kodamae
Thanjavooru gadamae
Mandhiruchu vittu putta
Malayaala padamae
Pallikoodathila naanga
Pazhutha pinjungathaan
Onna paathathula lesa
Kodhikkum nenjungathaan
Aaradi santhayila
Dhenamum alva viththavathaan
Aatu mandhayila irundhu
Aana puduchavathan
Ottai paalathil
Oodhum beedi thaan
Rayilu pogaiyaaga thaan vittomadi
Kaatu pallathil
Kallum kudikavae
Kokkum mainaavum suttomada
Manja kadambaa
Machchini on udamba
Nenjukulla veedu katti
Nikkiriyae kurumba
Pacha nermabaa
Paththini nee karumba
Onnudaiya mudhukilae
Ottikiren thazhumba
………………………………..
Podu…amukki podu….
Appadi podu…hae….oooo
Vaadi vanjiyamma
Nenja valachi pootikitta
Iduppil madippu illa
Engae isthiri pottukitta
Arumbu meesayila
Neethaan aala thoondi vitta
Aruna kaiyithula thaan enna
Katti pottuputta
Surukku paiyila
Surukku paiyila
Surungi povomae on kaiyila
Adutha thaiyila
Veetil sollithaan
Ponna paathuko thaangavilla dei
Naatusarakku
Nachchunuthaan irukku
Kitta vandhu mutta vandhaa
Ginnunnu thaan irukku
Thanga kodamae
Thanjavooru gadamae
Mandhiruchu vittu putta
Malayaala padamae
Enne size-u ithu maamae
Enna vayasu ithu
Ayyae ice-u ithu aamaa
Romba nice-u ithu
Nenjai nasukki kanna asakki
Enna massage-uthaan senji puttaalae
Aaah…aaaa….haa….aa…aaaa
Local liquor
It is so potent and sharp
When you come close... and clash...
It feels tight and intoxicating...
Sing a new song, buddy!
Local liquor
It is so potent and sharp
When you come close and clash
It feels tight and intoxicating
O golden pot!
O Thanjavur ghatam!
It has bewitched and enchanted
O Malayalam movie!
What a size this is, dude!
What an age this is!
Oh, this is cool as ice, yes!
This is very nice!
Crushing the heart and winking the eyes,
She gave me quite a massage!
:Local liquor
It is so potent and sharp
When you come close and clash
It feels tight and intoxicating
O golden pot!
O Thanjavur ghatam!
It has bewitched and enchanted
O Malayalam movie!
Back in school, we were
Precocious kids acting mature;
Just looking at you, slightly
Our hearts are boiling over.
In the six-foot market alley,
The one who tricked people daily with sweet talk,
From among the herd of sheep,
The one who captured the elephant,
On the narrow bridge,
The bidi that was smoked,
We blew it out like train smoke, girl!
In the jungle pit,
Just to drink local liquor,
We hunted down crane and myna, man!
O yellow kadamba flower!
Sister-in-law, your body
Has built a house inside my heart
And stands there mischievously!
O raw nerve!
O chaste girl sweet like sugarcane,
On your back,
I cling like a mark!
……………………………………
Play it... press it and play it...
Play it like that... hae... oooo
Come, my graceful girl!
You bent and locked up my heart,
There are no folds at your waist,
Where did you get yourself ironed?
With my budding mustache,
You were the one who enticed me!
With the waist-cord,
You tied me up tight!
In a drawstring pouch,
In a drawstring pouch,
We will shrink and fit into your hands!
In the upcoming month of Thai,
After speaking to the elders at home,
Find a bride, I can't take this anymore, man!
Local liquor
It is so potent and sharp
When you come close and clash
It feels tight and intoxicating
O golden pot!
O Thanjavur ghatam!
It has bewitched and enchanted
O Malayalam movie!
What a size this is, dude!
What an age this is!
Oh, this is cool as ice, yes!
This is very nice!
Crushing the heart and winking the eyes,
She gave me quite a massage!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Naatusarakku' is an energetic, upbeat Tamil folk-kuthu dance track celebrating youth, rustic romance, and playful male camaraderie. The song uses vivid local metaphors—comparing a captivating woman to potent local liquor ('naatusarakku'), classical Tanjore clay instruments, and sweet sugarcane—to portray the intoxicating effect of love and attraction.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Naatusarakku / Nachchunuthaan irukku

Compares a woman's allure directly to local liquor (Naatusarakku) and a Thanjavoor gadam.

Emoni / Rhyme (Monnai & Ethirai)

Naatusarakku / Nachchunuthaan irukku

Uses rhyming and rhythmic sound repetition across line openings and endings like 'Naatusarakku', 'Nachchunuthaan', 'Kitta', 'Ginnunnu'.

Hyperbole

Aatu mandhayila irundhu / Aana puduchavathan

Exaggerates capturing an elephant from a herd of sheep to highlight daring youthful feats.

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Trivia

Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the film 'Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan' (2004), this track achieved massive popularity across Tamil Nadu. It famously features playback vocals energetic delivery from actor Dhanush himself alongside composer/singer performances.

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