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Lyrics & meaning

Perusu Perusu

From Vetri Namathe · 1982

Lyricist
Poonguyilan
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Vetri Namathe1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Perusu perusu unakku perusu nenjamBig, big, your heart is so big
Angae en manjamThat is where my bed is
Sirusu sirusu vayasu sirusu konjamSmall, small, my age is very small
Thottukka konjamTouch me a little bit
Female
Mama mama mama mamaUncle, uncle, uncle, uncle
Pennaanathu ennaavathuWhat is the point of being a woman
Ennoda udambu valikkuFor my body ache
Udhattu marunthu poosu….Apply medicine from your lips...
Female
Perusu perusu unakku perusu nenjamBig, big, your heart is so big
Angae en manjamThat is where my bed is
Sirusu sirusu vayasu sirusu konjamSmall, small, my age is very small
Thottukka konjamTouch me a little bit
Female
Mama mama mama mamaUncle, uncle, uncle, uncle
Pennaanathu ennaavathuWhat is the point of being a woman
Ennoda udambu valikkuFor my body ache
Udhattu marunthu poosu….Apply medicine from your lips...
Female
Neramaaguthu mogam yaeruthuTime is running out, passion is rising
En thevai ennennanavoOh, what varied desires I have
Enna thaamatham intha vaalipamWhy this delay when we have youth?
Yaenendru naan sollavaaShall I tell you why?
Female
Maragath maeni uruguthu vaa neeMy emerald-like body is melting, come to me
Madiyila pottu padikkanum paattuPlacing me on your lap, you must sing a song
Mazhalai mozhiyil iravu muzhuthum sangeethamMusic all night long in sweet baby-talk
Female
Perusu perusu unakku perusu nenjamBig, big, your heart is so big
Angae en manjamThat is where my bed is
Sirusu sirusu vayasu sirusu konjamSmall, small, my age is very small
Thottukka konjamTouch me a little bit
Female
Mama mama mama mamaUncle, uncle, uncle, uncle
Pennaanathu ennaavathuWhat is the point of being a woman
Ennoda udambu valikkuFor my body ache
Udhattu marunthu poosu….Apply medicine from your lips...
Female
Neramaaguthu mogam yaeruthuTime is running out, passion is rising
En thevai ennennanavoOh, what varied desires I have
Enna thaamatham intha vaalipamWhy this delay when we have youth?
Yaenendru naan sollavaaShall I tell you why?
Female
Ilamaiyin vegam edhuvarai pogumHow far the speed of youth will take us
Adhuvarai neeyum anupavi naalumEnjoy every single day until then
Mayakkam pirakkum nerunga nerunga ammaammaIntoxication arises as we draw closer, oh my!
Female
Perusu perusu unakku perusu nenjamBig, big, your heart is so big
Angae en manjamThat is where my bed is
Sirusu sirusu vayasu sirusu konjamSmall, small, my age is very small
Thottukka konjamTouch me a little bit
Female
Mama mama mama mamaUncle, uncle, uncle, uncle
Pennaanathu ennaavathuWhat is the point of being a woman
Ennoda udambu valikkuFor my body ache
Udhattu marunthu poosu….Apply medicine from your lips...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and seductive song from the 1982 film 'Vetri Namathe', composed by the Shankar-Ganesh duo and sung by Vani Jairam, captures a young woman expressing her romantic longing and sensual passion towards her beloved. She coquettishly highlights her youthfulness and urges him to embrace her, describing his affection and closeness as the ultimate cure for her restless yearning. Throughout the track, the lyricist Poonguyilan uses vivid imagery of music, nighttime, and sweet affection to illustrate the ecstasy of romantic togetherness, inviting her lover to share moments of intimacy without hesitation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Perusu perusu unakku perusu nenjam

Words like 'Perusu perusu', 'Sirusu sirusu', and 'Mama mama' are repeated consecutively to convey playful eagerness, rhythm, and intensity.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Udhattu marunthu poosu….

The phrase 'Udhattu marunthu poosu' metaphorically equates kisses or loving lip touches to a healing medicine for physical pain/yearning.

Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Maragath maeni uruguthu vaa nee / Madiyila pottu padikkanum paattu

The second letters of 'Maragath' and 'Madiyila' share a phonetic rhythm that enhances the musical flow of the line.

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Trivia

'Vetri Namathe' features a soundtrack composed by Shankar-Ganesh, and this song stands out for Vani Jairam's versatile rendition, showcasing her ability to effortlessly shift from classical tracks to seductive, expressive cabaret-style romantic numbers.

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