Nenju Kuzhikkul
From Kangaroo · 2015
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Haricharan, Sharanya Srinivas
- Music director
- Srinivas
- Details
- Kangaroo2015
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………………. | |
| Male | |
| Nenju kuzhikkul | Inside the pit of the chest, |
| Mullu mulachaa | If a thorn grows, |
| Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa | Does it mean love has arrived? |
| Female | |
| Pattaam poochikku | For a butterfly, |
| Pallu mulachaa | If teeth grow, |
| Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa | Does it mean love has arrived? |
| Male | |
| Uchanthalaikkulla | Inside the crown of the head, |
| Oosi vedi pottu | Bursting small firecrackers, |
| Kichu kichu pannum kaadhal | Love tickles us. |
| Female | |
| Usura mattum vittu | Leaving only life behind, |
| Ovvonnaaga thinnum | It devours everything one by one, |
| Kalagam ellaam pannum | Causes all kinds of havoc, |
| Pol laadha kaadhal | This wicked love! |
| Male | |
| Hey nenju kuzhikkul | Hey, inside the pit of the chest, |
| Mullu mulachaa | If a thorn grows, |
| Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa | Does it mean love has arrived? |
| Female | |
| Pattaam poochikku | For a butterfly, |
| Pallu mulachaa | If teeth grow, |
| Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa | Does it mean love has arrived? |
| Male | |
| Un vetkam ellaam poli thaanae | All your shyness is fake, |
| Maeya sollum vaeli thaanae | It is like a fence inviting cattle to graze, |
| Female | |
| Po po ennum vaarthaikku ellaam | For every 'go away' you say, |
| Vaa vaa endru artham thaanae | Doesn't it really mean 'come closer'? |
| Male | |
| Yaeri thanneer undum dhaagam | The thirst that drinks up lake water, |
| Pogavillai podi… | Has not gone away, girl... |
| Moththa dhaagam poga vendum | To quench the entire thirst, |
| Mutham ondru thaadi… | Give me a single kiss... |
| Female | |
| Mutham endraal veruppu | If it's a kiss, it's disgusting, |
| Adhu echil vaitha neruppu | It is like fire covered in spittle, |
| Ketta vaarthai sollaadhae | Do not speak such bad words! |
| Male | |
| Hae nenju kuzhikkul | Hey, inside the pit of the chest, |
| Mullu mulachaa | If a thorn grows, |
| Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa | Does it mean love has arrived? |
| Female | |
| Pattaam poochikku | For a butterfly, |
| Pallu mulachaa | If teeth grow, |
| Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa | Does it mean love has arrived? |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………………. | |
| Male | |
| Oranchaaram thottu kondae | While touching the borders, |
| Baaram konjam thottaal enna | What if you touch the weight a little? |
| Female | |
| Oram thottae usuru pochae | Just touching the edges drained my life away, |
| Baaram thottaal enna aagum | What will happen if you touch the weight? |
| Male | |
| Thalli podak kaadhal onnum | Love is not something to postpone, |
| Thaerdhal illai vaadi… | It is not an election, girl... |
| Thappu pannum sandharppathai | Give me the opportunity to make a mistake, |
| Thandhu vittu podi…yehh | And then leave, girl... |
| Female | |
| Aththai pennaai ninaithaai | You thought of me as your cousin, |
| Aththu meera thudithaai | You yearned to cross the limits, |
| Kanni pennin ullathai kalaikkiraai | You disturb the maiden's heart! |
| Male | |
| Nenju kuzhikkul | Inside the pit of the chest, |
| Mullu mulachaa | If a thorn grows, |
| Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa hoo | Does it mean love has arrived, hoo? |
| Female | |
| Pattaam poochikku | For a butterfly, |
| Pallu mulachaa | If teeth grow, |
| Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa maa | Does it mean love has arrived, maa? |
| Male | |
| Hoo uchanthalaikkulla | Hoo, inside the crown of the head, |
| Oosi vedi pottu | Bursting small firecrackers, |
| Kichu kichu pannum kaadhal | Love tickles us. |
| Female | |
| Usura mattum vittu | Leaving only life behind, |
| Ovvonnaaga thinnum | It devours everything one by one, |
| Kalagam ellaam pannum | Causes all kinds of havoc, |
| Pol laadha kaadhal | This wicked love! |
| Male | |
| Hoo oo nenju kuzhikkul | Hoo oo, inside the pit of the chest, |
| Mullu mulachaa | If a thorn grows, |
| Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa | Does it mean love has arrived? |
| Female | |
| Pattaam poochikku | For a butterfly, |
| Pallu mulachaa | If teeth grow, |
| Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa | Does it mean love has arrived? |
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நெஞ்சுக்குழிக்குள்
முள்ளு மொளைச்சா
காதல் வந்ததென்று அர்த்தமா
Inside the pit of the chest,
If a thorn grows,
Does it mean love has arrived?
பட்டாம்பூச்சிக்கு
பல்லு மொளைச்சா
காதல் வந்ததென்று அர்த்தமா
For a butterfly,
If teeth grow,
Does it mean love has arrived?
உச்சந்தலைக்குள்ள
ஊசி வெடி போட்டு
கிச்சு கிச்சு பண்ணும் காதல்
Inside the crown of the head,
Bursting small firecrackers,
Love tickles us.
உசுர மட்டும் விட்டு
ஒவ்வொன்னாக தின்னும்
கலகம் எல்லாம் பண்ணும்
பொல்லாத காதல்
Leaving only life behind,
It devours everything one by one,
Causes all kinds of havoc,
This wicked love!
ஹேய் நெஞ்சுக்குழிக்குள்
முள்ளு மொளைச்சா
காதல் வந்ததென்று அர்த்தமா
Hey, inside the pit of the chest,
If a thorn grows,
Does it mean love has arrived?
பட்டாம்பூச்சிக்கு
பல்லு மொளைச்சா
காதல் வந்ததென்று அர்த்தமா
For a butterfly,
If teeth grow,
Does it mean love has arrived?
உன் வெட்கமெல்லாம்
போலி தானே
மேயச் சொல்லும் வேலி தானே
All your shyness is fake,
It is like a fence inviting cattle to graze,
போ போ என்னும்
வார்த்தைக்கு எல்லாம்
வா வா என்னும் அர்த்தம் தானே
For every 'go away' you say,
Doesn't it really mean 'come closer'?
ஏரித் தண்ணீர் உண்டும் தாகம்
போகவில்லை போடி.....
மொத்த தாகம் போக வேண்டும்
முத்தம் ஒன்று தாடி.....
The thirst that drinks up lake water,
Has not gone away, girl...
To quench the entire thirst,
Give me a single kiss...
முத்தம் என்றால் வெறுப்பு
அது எச்சில் வைத்த நெருப்பு
கெட்ட வார்த்தை சொல்லாதே
If it's a kiss, it's disgusting,
It is like fire covered in spittle,
Do not speak such bad words!
நெஞ்சுக்குழிக்குள்
முள்ளு மொளைச்சா
காதல் வந்ததென்று அர்த்தமா
Hey, inside the pit of the chest,
If a thorn grows,
Does it mean love has arrived?
பட்டாம்பூச்சிக்கு
பல்லு மொளைச்சா
காதல் வந்ததென்று அர்த்தமா
For a butterfly,
If teeth grow,
Does it mean love has arrived?
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ஓரம் சாரம் தொட்டுக் கொண்டே
பாரம் கொஞ்சம் தொட்டால் என்ன
While touching the borders,
What if you touch the weight a little?
ஓரம் தொட்டே உசுரு போச்சே
பாரம் தொட்டால் என்ன ஆகும்
Just touching the edges drained my life away,
What will happen if you touch the weight?
ஹே தள்ளிப்போடக் காதல் ஒன்னும்
தேர்தல் இல்லை வாடி
தப்பு பண்ணும் சந்தர்ப்பத்தை
தந்துவிட்டு போடி...ஏ.....யெஹ்
Love is not something to postpone,
It is not an election, girl...
Give me the opportunity to make a mistake,
And then leave, girl...
அத்தை பெண்ணாய் நினைத்தாய்
அத்து மீர துடித்தாய்
கன்னிப் பெண்ணின்
உள்ளத்தை கலைக்கிறாய்
You thought of me as your cousin,
You yearned to cross the limits,
You disturb the maiden's heart!
நெஞ்சுக்குழிக்குள்
முள்ளு மொளைச்சா
காதல் வந்ததென்று அர்த்தமா ஹோ
Inside the pit of the chest,
If a thorn grows,
Does it mean love has arrived, hoo?
பட்டாம்பூச்சிக்கு
பல்லு மொளைச்சா
காதல் வந்ததென்று அர்த்தமா மா
For a butterfly,
If teeth grow,
Does it mean love has arrived, maa?
ஹோ உச்சந்தலைக்குள்ளே
ஊசி வெடி போட்டு
கிச்சு கிச்சு பண்ணும் காதல்
Hoo, inside the crown of the head,
Bursting small firecrackers,
Love tickles us.
உசுர மட்டும் விட்டு
ஒவ்வொன்னாக தின்னும்
கலகமெல்லாம் பண்ணும்
பொல்லாத காதல்
Leaving only life behind,
It devours everything one by one,
Causes all kinds of havoc,
This wicked love!
ஹோ ஓ நெஞ்சுக்குழிக்குள்
முள்ளு மொளைச்சா
காதல் வந்ததென்று அர்த்தமா
Hoo oo, inside the pit of the chest,
If a thorn grows,
Does it mean love has arrived?
பட்டாம்பூச்சிக்கு
பல்லு மொளைச்சா
காதல் வந்ததென்று அர்த்தமா
For a butterfly,
If teeth grow,
Does it mean love has arrived?
…………………………………….
Nenju kuzhikkul
Inside the pit of the chest,
Mullu mulachaa
If a thorn grows,
Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa
Does it mean love has arrived?
Pattaam poochikku
For a butterfly,
Pallu mulachaa
If teeth grow,
Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa
Does it mean love has arrived?
Uchanthalaikkulla
Inside the crown of the head,
Oosi vedi pottu
Bursting small firecrackers,
Kichu kichu pannum kaadhal
Love tickles us.
Usura mattum vittu
Leaving only life behind,
Ovvonnaaga thinnum
It devours everything one by one,
Kalagam ellaam pannum
Causes all kinds of havoc,
Pol laadha kaadhal
This wicked love!
Hey nenju kuzhikkul
Hey, inside the pit of the chest,
Mullu mulachaa
If a thorn grows,
Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa
Does it mean love has arrived?
Pattaam poochikku
For a butterfly,
Pallu mulachaa
If teeth grow,
Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa
Does it mean love has arrived?
Un vetkam ellaam poli thaanae
All your shyness is fake,
Maeya sollum vaeli thaanae
It is like a fence inviting cattle to graze,
Po po ennum vaarthaikku ellaam
For every 'go away' you say,
Vaa vaa endru artham thaanae
Doesn't it really mean 'come closer'?
Yaeri thanneer undum dhaagam
The thirst that drinks up lake water,
Pogavillai podi…
Has not gone away, girl...
Moththa dhaagam poga vendum
To quench the entire thirst,
Mutham ondru thaadi…
Give me a single kiss...
Mutham endraal veruppu
If it's a kiss, it's disgusting,
Adhu echil vaitha neruppu
It is like fire covered in spittle,
Ketta vaarthai sollaadhae
Do not speak such bad words!
Hae nenju kuzhikkul
Hey, inside the pit of the chest,
Mullu mulachaa
If a thorn grows,
Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa
Does it mean love has arrived?
Pattaam poochikku
For a butterfly,
Pallu mulachaa
If teeth grow,
Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa
Does it mean love has arrived?
…………………………………….
Oranchaaram thottu kondae
While touching the borders,
Baaram konjam thottaal enna
What if you touch the weight a little?
Oram thottae usuru pochae
Just touching the edges drained my life away,
Baaram thottaal enna aagum
What will happen if you touch the weight?
Thalli podak kaadhal onnum
Love is not something to postpone,
Thaerdhal illai vaadi…
It is not an election, girl...
Thappu pannum sandharppathai
Give me the opportunity to make a mistake,
Thandhu vittu podi…yehh
And then leave, girl...
Aththai pennaai ninaithaai
You thought of me as your cousin,
Aththu meera thudithaai
You yearned to cross the limits,
Kanni pennin ullathai kalaikkiraai
You disturb the maiden's heart!
Nenju kuzhikkul
Inside the pit of the chest,
Mullu mulachaa
If a thorn grows,
Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa hoo
Does it mean love has arrived, hoo?
Pattaam poochikku
For a butterfly,
Pallu mulachaa
If teeth grow,
Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa maa
Does it mean love has arrived, maa?
Hoo uchanthalaikkulla
Hoo, inside the crown of the head,
Oosi vedi pottu
Bursting small firecrackers,
Kichu kichu pannum kaadhal
Love tickles us.
Usura mattum vittu
Leaving only life behind,
Ovvonnaaga thinnum
It devours everything one by one,
Kalagam ellaam pannum
Causes all kinds of havoc,
Pol laadha kaadhal
This wicked love!
Hoo oo nenju kuzhikkul
Hoo oo, inside the pit of the chest,
Mullu mulachaa
If a thorn grows,
Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa
Does it mean love has arrived?
Pattaam poochikku
For a butterfly,
Pallu mulachaa
If teeth grow,
Kaadhal vandhadhendru arthamaa
Does it mean love has arrived?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Nenju Kuzhikkul is a playful romantic duet from the 2015 Tamil film Kangaroo, featuring lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song captures the playful banter between lovers as they navigate physical attraction and courtship. Using surreal imagery—such as thorns growing in the chest or butterflies growing teeth—the lyrics highlight the bewildering, overwhelming, and chaotic feeling of falling in love. Throughout the track, the male lead attempts to persuade the female lead to cast aside her hesitation, playfully interpreting her resistance as subtle encouragement. In turn, the female lead playfully chastises his forwardness while acknowledging the sweet disruption he brings to her life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uvamanai)
“Pattaam poochikku / Pallu mulachaa”
Surreal imagery comparing love to a butterfly growing teeth, emphasizing the surreal and impossible changes love brings.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Adhu echil vaitha neruppu”
Describing a kiss metaphorically as fire coated in saliva ('echil vaitha neruppu').
Second Letter Rhyme (Edukku)
“Mullu mulachaa / Pallu mulachaa”
Repetition of the second consonant 'lla' sound in 'Mullu' and 'Pallu' across consecutive stanzas.
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Trivia
The soundtrack for Kangaroo (2015) was composed by popular singer Srinivas, marking one of his ventures as a full-fledged film music director. The film was directed by Samy, and the track 'Nenju Kuzhikkul' is known for Vairamuthu's uniquely whimsical lyrics.
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