Oru Madhiriya
From Maadi Veettu Ezhai · 1981
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Maadi Veettu Ezhai1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Humming….. | (Humming) |
| Oru madhiriya odambirukku kulilreduthu | I feel a strange chill in my body |
| Unnai kadhakadhappa anaikkattuma kaiyil eduthu | Shall I lift you in my arms and embrace you warmly? |
| Soodu kodu konjam soodu kodu | Give me some warmth, give me some warmth |
| Soodu kodu konjam soodu kodu | Give me some warmth, give me some warmth |
| Ahaa surrnnu yerudhu kuliru | Aha, the cold is shooting up sharply |
| Enai thannanthaniya vitta thavaru | It was a mistake to leave me all alone |
| Female | |
| Humming….. | (Humming) |
| Oru madhiriya odambirukku kulilreduthu | I feel a strange chill in my body |
| Ennai kadhakadhappa anaichukkava kaiyil eduthu | Will you lift me in your arms and embrace me warmly? |
| Soodu kodu konjam soodu kodu | Give me some warmth, give me some warmth |
| Soodu kodu konjam soodu kodu | Give me some warmth, give me some warmth |
| Ahaa surrnnu yerudhu kuliru | Aha, the cold is shooting up sharply |
| Indha chinna udambu ilam thaliru | This small body is like a tender young sprout |
| Female | |
| Oru madhiriya odambirukku kulilreduthu | I feel a strange chill in my body |
| Ennai kadhakadhappa anaichukkava kaiyil eduthu | Will you lift me in your arms and embrace me warmly? |
| Male | |
| Naanirukkum nilamaiyaithaan sindhi | Just consider the condition I am in |
| Pallu kadakadannu adikudhama thandhi | My teeth are chattering like a telegraph machine |
| Hmm mm mm mm | Hmm mm mm mm |
| Naanirukkum nilamaiyaithaan sindhi | Just consider the condition I am in |
| Pallu kadakadannu adikudhama thandhi | My teeth are chattering like a telegraph machine |
| Ennai attaiyai pola ottikoo nee mundhi | First, come and stick to me like a leech |
| Mathatha appurama yosikalam pindhi..haan | We can think about other things later... haan |
| Female | |
| Enakkuthanae irukkudhaiyaa appadi | I feel the exact same way, my dear sir |
| Aana idhukku melae nerunguradhu eppadi | But how can I get any closer than this? |
| Enakkuthanae irukkudhaiyaa appadi | I feel the exact same way, my dear sir |
| Aana idhukku melae nerunguradhu eppadi | But how can I get any closer than this? |
| Manasu kekkalaiyae neenga sonna sorpadi | My heart refuses to obey your words |
| Summa kudukudunnu nadunguthu indha poongodi | This tender creeper of a girl is just shivering constantly |
| Male | |
| Humming….. | (Humming) |
| Female :Oru madhiriya odambirukku kulilreduthu | Female: I feel a strange chill in my body |
| Ennai kadhakadhappa anaichukkava kaiyil eduthu | Will you lift me in your arms and embrace me warmly? |
| Male | |
| Vayasu ponnu nee irundha podhum | As long as a young woman like you is near |
| Kuliru vilundhadichu vandha vazhi oodum | The cold will run away back the way it came, beaten down |
| Female :Haan..hahaa | Female: Haan.. hahaa |
| Male :Vayasu ponnu nee irundha podhum | Male: As long as a young woman like you is near |
| Kuliru vilundhadichu vandha vazhi oodum | The cold will run away back the way it came, beaten down |
| Andha maargaliyil neeirundha sithirai | If you are there, even chilly winter feels like warm spring |
| Pakkam neeillatti yedhu sollu nithirai | Tell me, how can I get any sleep if you are not by my side? |
| Female | |
| Appadiya raaja unga sangadhi ada | Is that so, my king? Look at how you talk! |
| Adhai pola irukkuthinga engadhi | My state of mind is just the same! |
| Nee kooda kooda konji ninna nimmadhi | When you stand close and shower affection, I find peace |
| Naan konja vandha maruthidama sammadhi | When I come to cuddle, give your consent without refusing |
| Female | |
| Humming….. | (Humming) |
| Male :Oru madhiriya odambirukku kulilreduthu | Male: I feel a strange chill in my body |
| Unnai kadhakadhappa anaikkattuma kaiyil eduthu | Shall I lift you in my arms and embrace you warmly? |
முனங்கல் .......
ஒரு மாதிரியா ஒடம்பிருக்கு குளிரெடுத்து
உன்னை கதகதப்பா அணைக்கட்டுமா கையில் எடுத்து
சூடு கொடு கொஞ்சம் சூடு கொடு
சூடு கொடு கொஞ்சம் சூடு கொடு
ஆஹா சுர்ன்னு ஏறுது குளிரு
என்னை தன்னந்தனியா விட்டா தவறு
(Humming)
I feel a strange chill in my body
Shall I lift you in my arms and embrace you warmly?
Give me some warmth, give me some warmth
Give me some warmth, give me some warmth
Aha, the cold is shooting up sharply
It was a mistake to leave me all alone
முனங்கல் .......
ஒரு மாதிரியா ஒடம்பிருக்கு குளிரெடுத்து
என்னை கதகதப்பா அணைச்சுக்கவா கையில் எடுத்து
சூடு கொடு கொஞ்சம் சூடு கொடு
சூடு கொடு கொஞ்சம் சூடு கொடு
ஆஹா சுர்ன்னு ஏறுது குளிரு
இந்த சின்ன உடம்பில இளந்தளிரு
(Humming)
I feel a strange chill in my body
Will you lift me in your arms and embrace me warmly?
Give me some warmth, give me some warmth
Give me some warmth, give me some warmth
Aha, the cold is shooting up sharply
This small body is like a tender young sprout
ஒரு மாதிரியா ஒடம்பிருக்கு குளிரெடுத்து
என்னை கதகதப்பா அணைச்சுக்கவா கையில் எடுத்து
I feel a strange chill in my body
Will you lift me in your arms and embrace me warmly?
நானிருக்கும் நிலைமையைத்தான் சிந்தி
பல்லு கடகடன்னு அடிக்குதம்மா தந்தி
ஹ்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்
நானிருக்கும் நிலைமையைத்தான் சிந்தி
பல்லு கடகடன்னு அடிக்குதம்மா தந்தி
என்னை அட்டையைப் போல ஒட்டிக்கோ நீ முந்தி
மத்தத அப்புறமா யோசிக்கலாம் பிந்தி..ஹான்
Just consider the condition I am in
My teeth are chattering like a telegraph machine
Hmm mm mm mm
Just consider the condition I am in
My teeth are chattering like a telegraph machine
First, come and stick to me like a leech
We can think about other things later... haan
எனக்குதானே இருக்குதய்யா அப்படி
ஆனா இதுக்கு மேலே நெருங்குறது எப்படி
எனக்குதானே இருக்குதய்யா அப்படி
ஆனா இதுக்கு மேலே நெருங்குறது எப்படி
மனசு கேக்கலையே நீங்க சொன்ன சொற்படி
சும்மா குடுகுடுன்னு நடுங்குது இந்த பூங்கொடி...
I feel the exact same way, my dear sir
But how can I get any closer than this?
I feel the exact same way, my dear sir
But how can I get any closer than this?
My heart refuses to obey your words
This tender creeper of a girl is just shivering constantly
முனங்கல் .......
ஒரு மாதிரியா ஒடம்பிருக்கு குளிரெடுத்து
என்னை கதகதப்பா அணைச்சுக்கவா கையில் எடுத்து
(Humming)
Female: I feel a strange chill in my body
Will you lift me in your arms and embrace me warmly?
வயசுப் பொண்ணு நீ இருந்தா போதும் குளிரு
விழுந்தடிச்சு வந்த வழி ஓடும்
ஹான் ஹாஹா
வயசுப் பொண்ணு நீ இருந்தா போதும் குளிரு
விழுந்தடிச்சு வந்த வழி ஓடும்
அந்த மார்கழியில் நீயிருந்தா சித்திரை
பக்கம் நீயில்லாட்டி ஏது சொல்லு நித்திரை
As long as a young woman like you is near
The cold will run away back the way it came, beaten down
Female: Haan.. hahaa
Male: As long as a young woman like you is near
The cold will run away back the way it came, beaten down
If you are there, even chilly winter feels like warm spring
Tell me, how can I get any sleep if you are not by my side?
அப்படியா ராஜா உங்க சங்கதி அட
அதைப் போல இருக்குதிங்கே என் கதி
நீ கூட கூட கொஞ்சி நின்னா நிம்மதி
நான் கொஞ்சா வந்தா மறுத்திடாம சம்மதி
Is that so, my king? Look at how you talk!
My state of mind is just the same!
When you stand close and shower affection, I find peace
When I come to cuddle, give your consent without refusing
முனங்கல் .......
ஒரு மாதிரியா ஒடம்பிருக்கு குளிரெடுத்து
உன்னை கதகதப்பா அணைக்கட்டுமா கையில் எடுத்து
(Humming)
Male: I feel a strange chill in my body
Shall I lift you in my arms and embrace you warmly?
Humming…..
(Humming)
Oru madhiriya odambirukku kulilreduthu
I feel a strange chill in my body
Unnai kadhakadhappa anaikkattuma kaiyil eduthu
Shall I lift you in my arms and embrace you warmly?
Soodu kodu konjam soodu kodu
Give me some warmth, give me some warmth
Soodu kodu konjam soodu kodu
Give me some warmth, give me some warmth
Ahaa surrnnu yerudhu kuliru
Aha, the cold is shooting up sharply
Enai thannanthaniya vitta thavaru
It was a mistake to leave me all alone
Humming…..
(Humming)
Oru madhiriya odambirukku kulilreduthu
I feel a strange chill in my body
Ennai kadhakadhappa anaichukkava kaiyil eduthu
Will you lift me in your arms and embrace me warmly?
Soodu kodu konjam soodu kodu
Give me some warmth, give me some warmth
Soodu kodu konjam soodu kodu
Give me some warmth, give me some warmth
Ahaa surrnnu yerudhu kuliru
Aha, the cold is shooting up sharply
Indha chinna udambu ilam thaliru
This small body is like a tender young sprout
Oru madhiriya odambirukku kulilreduthu
I feel a strange chill in my body
Ennai kadhakadhappa anaichukkava kaiyil eduthu
Will you lift me in your arms and embrace me warmly?
Naanirukkum nilamaiyaithaan sindhi
Just consider the condition I am in
Pallu kadakadannu adikudhama thandhi
My teeth are chattering like a telegraph machine
Hmm mm mm mm
Hmm mm mm mm
Naanirukkum nilamaiyaithaan sindhi
Just consider the condition I am in
Pallu kadakadannu adikudhama thandhi
My teeth are chattering like a telegraph machine
Ennai attaiyai pola ottikoo nee mundhi
First, come and stick to me like a leech
Mathatha appurama yosikalam pindhi..haan
We can think about other things later... haan
Enakkuthanae irukkudhaiyaa appadi
I feel the exact same way, my dear sir
Aana idhukku melae nerunguradhu eppadi
But how can I get any closer than this?
Enakkuthanae irukkudhaiyaa appadi
I feel the exact same way, my dear sir
Aana idhukku melae nerunguradhu eppadi
But how can I get any closer than this?
Manasu kekkalaiyae neenga sonna sorpadi
My heart refuses to obey your words
Summa kudukudunnu nadunguthu indha poongodi
This tender creeper of a girl is just shivering constantly
Humming…..
(Humming)
Female :Oru madhiriya odambirukku kulilreduthu
Female: I feel a strange chill in my body
Ennai kadhakadhappa anaichukkava kaiyil eduthu
Will you lift me in your arms and embrace me warmly?
Vayasu ponnu nee irundha podhum
As long as a young woman like you is near
Kuliru vilundhadichu vandha vazhi oodum
The cold will run away back the way it came, beaten down
Female :Haan..hahaa
Female: Haan.. hahaa
Male :Vayasu ponnu nee irundha podhum
Male: As long as a young woman like you is near
Kuliru vilundhadichu vandha vazhi oodum
The cold will run away back the way it came, beaten down
Andha maargaliyil neeirundha sithirai
If you are there, even chilly winter feels like warm spring
Pakkam neeillatti yedhu sollu nithirai
Tell me, how can I get any sleep if you are not by my side?
Appadiya raaja unga sangadhi ada
Is that so, my king? Look at how you talk!
Adhai pola irukkuthinga engadhi
My state of mind is just the same!
Nee kooda kooda konji ninna nimmadhi
When you stand close and shower affection, I find peace
Naan konja vandha maruthidama sammadhi
When I come to cuddle, give your consent without refusing
Humming…..
(Humming)
Male :Oru madhiriya odambirukku kulilreduthu
Male: I feel a strange chill in my body
Unnai kadhakadhappa anaikkattuma kaiyil eduthu
Shall I lift you in my arms and embrace you warmly?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
“Oru Madhiriya Odambirukku” from the 1981 film *Maadi Veettu Ezhai* is a playful and intimate romantic duet between lovers using the chilly weather as a delightful excuse to seek warmth in each other's arms. The lovers share teasing banter about their shivering condition, expressing a deep desire for cozy physical proximity and tender affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Irattai Kilavi / Oseinalam)
“Pallu kadakadannu adikudhama thandhi”
The word 'kadakadannu' mimics the rapid sound of chattering teeth due to cold, colorfully compared to the tapping of a telegraph machine.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Ennai attaiyai pola ottikoo nee mundhi”
The speaker uses the simile 'attaiyai pola' (like a leech) to playfully ask his partner to stick closely to him for warmth.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Andha maargaliyil neeirundha sithirai”
The presence of the beloved during the freezing month of Margazhi is metaphorically equated to the pleasant warmth of spring (Chithirai).
Rhyme (Ethugai)
“sindhi / thandhi”
Second-letter rhyming across consecutive lines ('sindhi' and 'thandhi') enhances the rhythmic flow of the lyrics.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Vaali, this track stands out for the playful vocal chemistry between S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki. The duo infused line-by-line vocal nuances, giggles, and shivering sound effects to enhance the song's cozy, intimate atmosphere.
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