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Lyrics & meaning

Neram Aachu Vaa Pulla

From Kanna Thorakkanum Saami · 1986

Lyricist
Chinna Konar
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja/Gangai Amaran
Details
Kanna Thorakkanum Saami1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Naeram aachu vaa pullae…Time has come, come my girl...
Eera moochu vaangudhae…Moist breath is gasping...
Naeram aachu vaa pullaeTime has come, come my girl
Eera moochu vaangudhaeMoist breath is gasping
Naeram aachu vaa pullaeTime has come, come my girl
Eera moochu vaangudhaeMoist breath is gasping
Female
Naeram aachu maamanaeTime has come, my dear uncle
Eera moochu vaangudhaeMoist breath is gasping
Naeram aachu maamanaeTime has come, my dear uncle
Eera moochu vaangudhaeMoist breath is gasping
Male
Naeram aachu vaa pullae…Time has come, come my girl...
Eera moochu vaangudhae…Moist breath is gasping...
Female
Naeram aachu maamanaeTime has come, my dear uncle
Eera moochu vaangudhaeMoist breath is gasping
Male
Maargazhi oru maadhiriThe winter month of Margazhi feels unique
Thookkamae edhiriSleep itself has become an enemy
Female
Haa kaelviyae pudhu maadhiriHaa, even the question feels entirely new
Yaerudhae surudhiThe pitch of passion is rising high
Male
Mogamae alai modhudhaeLust crashes like ocean waves
Maegamaai mazhai thoorudhaeIt drizzles rain like a cloud
Female
Vaegamaai yela podavaaShall I quickly lay out a leaf for a feast?
Thaevaiya parimaaravaaShall I serve all that is needed?
Male
Kozhi koovum naeram koodaEven as the rooster begins to crow
Dhaagam meerumThe thirst overflows boundaries
Female
Naalaiyum madi saeralaamTomorrow as well we can lie in each other's lap
Vilaiyaadalaam pasi aaralaamWe can play and satisfy our hunger
Male
Naeram aachu vaa pullae…Time has come, come my girl...
Female :Haa…Female: Ah...
Male :Eera moochu vaangudhae…Male: Moist breath is gasping...
Female :Haa…Female: Ah...
Female
Naeram aachu maamanaeTime has come, my dear uncle
Eera moochu vaangudhaeMoist breath is gasping
Female
Oramaa vizhi thaavudhuGlances leap from the corner of the eye
Dhaavani sududhuThe half-saree feels scorching hot
Male
Haa maadhulai sirai aanadhuHaa, the pomegranate fruit has become a prison
Vaedhanai tharudhuIt gives sweet torment
Female
Aasaiyum thee moottudhuDesire lights a fire within
Naanamo vittu pogudhuShyness is completely taking leave
Male
Poojaikku poo poothadhuThe flower for the worship has bloomed
Saami thaan adhai kaekkudhuThe deity himself is asking for it
Female
Aadi maasam jaama pooja yaedhu saamiWhy conduct a midnight worship in the month of Aadi, my lord?
Male
Dheviyae indha saamiynOh Goddess, for this deity
Guru poojaigal pudhu paaniyaeThe sacred rituals follow a brand new style!
Female
Naeram aachu maamanaeTime has come, my dear uncle
Eera moochu vaangudhaeMoist breath is gasping
Male
Naeram aachu vaa pullae…Time has come, come my girl...
Eera moochu vaangudhae…Moist breath is gasping...
Female
Adada idhukku mael vilakkam edhukkuAha, why do we need any more explanation than this?
Nerukkamaa vaaCome closer to me
Male
Naeram aachu vaa pullae…Time has come, come my girl...
Eera moochu vaangudhae…Moist breath is gasping...
Female
Naeram aachu maamanaeTime has come, my dear uncle
Eera moochu vaangudhaeMoist breath is gasping

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a romantic and playful duet between two lovers expressing their deep physical and emotional intimacy during a cold night. Using vivid folk imagery, traditional metaphors of serving a meal, and religious worship, the couple describes how their passion keeps sleep away and fills the late hours with warmth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethirai (Second letter rhyming)

Mogamae alai modhudhae / Maegamaai mazhai thoorudhae

The second letters of 'Mogamae' and 'Maegamaai' rhyme (g-sound), creating a smooth rhythmic flow.

Uruvagamm (Metaphor)

Poojaikku poo poothadhu

Desire and youth are framed as a flower blossoming specifically for a holy ritual/pooja.

Visual Imagery

Vaegamaai yela podavaa / Thaevaiya parimaaravaa

Evokes the picture of laying out a banana leaf to serve food as an allegory for fulfilling intimacy.

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Trivia

The film 'Kanna Thorakkanum Saami' (1986) features lyrics written by Chinna Konar, capturing rustic folk sensibilities in romantic duets that were characteristic of mid-1980s Tamil cinema soundtracks.

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