- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Nadodi Raja
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Porakkum pothum idhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Valarntha pinnum adhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Naan naan naan naan
Porakkum pothum idhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Valarntha pinnum adhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Aambalainga inaththilae
Annan thambi uravilae
Aambalainga inaththilae
Annan thambi uravilae
Ellaa payalum maman machchan uravuthaan
Naan porakkum pothum idhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Valarntha pinnum adhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Thalukkuthu minukkuthu alukkuthu kulukkuthu
Thalathalannu valanthu nikkuthu en poomeni
Palapalannu minuminukkuthu
Thalukkuthu minukkuthu alukkuthu kulukkuthu
Thalathalannu valanthu nikkuthu en poomeni
Palapalannu minuminukkuthu
Vechcha kannu vaangaamae vidiya vidiya thoongaamae
Vechcha kannu vaangaamae vidiya vidiya thoongaamae
Muzhichchaa thudichchaa pasiyil vaadum paruva ponnu
Porakkum pothum idhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Valarntha pinnum adhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Poongodi thaththum paingili thottaa
Kai manakkum semmaangani
Moganam anna vaaganam idhu manmathanin semmaasanam
Thakka thunaiyillaamae sarasa kadhaiga sollaamae
Thakka thunaiyillaamae sarasa kadhaiga sollaamae
Sevakkum kodhikkum maanum meenum irukkum kannu
Porakkum pothum idhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Valarntha pinnum adhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Valaiyira neliyira ezhaiyira kuzhaiyira
Kezhavanukkum ilamai thirumputhu en munnaadi
Kuninja mudhugu nimirnthu nikkuthu
Valaiyira neliyira ezhaiyira kuzhaiyira
Kezhavanukkum ilamai thirumputhu en munnaadi
Kuninja mudhugu nimirnthu nikkuthu
Ullirukkum thenaada odamba valaichchu naanaada
Nenachchaa inikkum rasicchhu paaru edhiril ninnu
Porakkum pothum idhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Valarntha pinnum adhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Porakkum pothum idhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Valarntha pinnum adhey vayasuthaan pathinaaruthaan
Even when I was born, I was this same age—sixteen!
Even after growing up, I am still the same age—sweet sixteen!
Me, me, me, me!
Even when I was born, I was this same age—sixteen!
Even after growing up, I am still the same age—sweet sixteen!
Among all the menfolk out there,
beyond the bond of brothers,
Among all the menfolk out there,
beyond the bond of brothers,
every single guy is an eligible suitor to me!
Even when I was born, I was this same age—sixteen!
Even after growing up, I am still the same age—sweet sixteen!
Flashing, dazzling, swaying, and shaking,
my flower-like body stands lush and full-grown,
sparkling and glowing bright!
Flashing, dazzling, swaying, and shaking,
my flower-like body stands lush and full-grown,
sparkling and glowing bright!
Staring without blinking, staying awake till dawn,
Staring without blinking, staying awake till dawn,
restless and awake, this youthful girl is hungry for love!
Even when I was born, I was this same age—sixteen!
Even after growing up, I am still the same age—sweet sixteen!
A flowering vine, a hopping green parrot, and if touched,
a sweet red mango that leaves your hand fragrant!
Pure allure moving like a graceful swan, this is the throne of Manmathan (the god of love)!
Without the right partner, without whispering sweet romantic words,
Without the right partner, without whispering sweet romantic words,
these eyes, shaped like a deer and a fish, turn red and simmer!
Even when I was born, I was this same age—sixteen!
Even after growing up, I am still the same age—sweet sixteen!
Bending, twisting, melting, and swaying softly,
even an old man regains his youth in front of me!
His hunched back straightens right up!
Bending, twisting, melting, and swaying softly,
even an old man regains his youth in front of me!
His hunched back straightens right up!
As the sweet honey inside stirs, as I curve my body and dance,
just thinking of it feels sweet—stand before me and enjoy the sight!
Even when I was born, I was this same age—sixteen!
Even after growing up, I am still the same age—sweet sixteen!
Even when I was born, I was this same age—sixteen!
Even after growing up, I am still the same age—sweet sixteen!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Porakkum Pothum Idhey Vayasuthaan is an energetic, playful Tamil dance number from the film Nadodi Raja (1982). Sung with seductive charm by Vani Jairam and written by Vaali, the track features a confident dancer asserting that her beauty and allure remain perpetually youthful at sixteen. She playfully describes how men of all backgrounds and ages are captivated by her presence, beauty, and graceful movements.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Thalathalannu valanthu nikkuthu en poomeni”
The term 'poomeni' compares her soft, glowing body to a flower.
Etuhais / Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Thalukkuthu minukkuthu alukkuthu kulukkuthu”
Rhythmic rhyming end-words 'thalukkuthu, minukkuthu, alukkuthu, kulukkuthu' create a playful onomatopoeic flow.
Imagery / Hyperbole
“Kezhavanukkum ilamai thirumputhu en munnaadi”
Exaggeration that even an old man's bent back straightens out and recovers youth upon seeing her dance.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by the famous musical duo Shankar-Ganesh, this song highlights Vani Jairam's versatility in rendering sultry dance tracks, departing from her usual classical and melodic compositions.
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