Raathiri Nerathu Paatu Ithu
From Maranthen Mannithen · 2013
- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singer
- Srivardhini
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Maranthen Mannithen2013
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Raathiri nerathu paattu ithu | This is a song for the nighttime |
| Vidivatharkkul ithai kettu vidu | Listen to this before dawn arrives |
| Malligai pookkalin eerathilae | In the moisture of jasmine flowers |
| Mayakkaththai oottum ithu | This infuses an intoxicating trance |
| Rathi manmatha potti ithu | This is a competition of love between Rathi and Manmatha |
| Female | |
| Raathiri nerathu paattu ithu | This is a song for the nighttime |
| Vidivatharkkul ithai kettu vidu | Listen to this before dawn arrives |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………………… | |
| Female | |
| Aadai melaadai | Garments and upper drapes |
| Kaathula neenthuthu paaru | Look at them floating in the wind |
| Jaadai kanjaadai | Gesticulations and sly winks |
| Sollura sethiya kelu | Hear the message they communicate |
| Female | |
| Raattinathil unnai yethiduven | I will lift you up onto a ferris wheel |
| Vaanin melaiyum boomikku keelayum | Above the sky and beneath the earth |
| Nadakkum athisayam kaattiduven | I will show you the wonders taking place |
| Thamarai poovula pookkura vaasatha | The fragrance blossoming in a lotus flower |
| Moochil unakku moottiduven | I will kindle inside your breath |
| Female | |
| Raathiri nerathu paattu ithu | This is a song for the nighttime |
| Vidivatharkkul ithai kettu vidu | Listen to this before dawn arrives |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………………… | |
| Female | |
| Thegam en thegam | Body, my body |
| Raathiri paarkadalaagum | Becomes a milky ocean at night |
| Thedum nee thedum | The nectar you seek |
| Amutham en madiyinil oorum | Wellsprings within my lap |
| Female | |
| Alli edu enai alli edu | Gather me up, scoop me into your arms |
| Yeno irangidum valigalin vegangal | The intensity of descending passions |
| Tharayil nindraal puriyathu | Cannot be understood while standing firm on the ground |
| Aadu kulungidum aasaiya nenjukkul | The desire swaying and trembling inside the heart |
| Pootti vaithida koodathu | Should not be kept locked away |
| Female | |
| Raathiri nerathu paattu ithu | This is a song for the nighttime |
| Vidivatharkkul ithai kettu vidu | Listen to this before dawn arrives |
| Malligai pookkalin eerathilae | In the moisture of jasmine flowers |
| Mayakkaththai oottum ithu | This infuses an intoxicating trance |
| Rathi manmatha potti ithu | This is a competition of love between Rathi and Manmatha |
| Raathiri nerathu paattu ithu | This is a song for the nighttime |
ராத்திரி நேரத்து பாட்டு இது
விடிவதற்குள் இதை கேட்டு விடு
மல்லிகை பூக்களின் ஈரத்திலே
மயக்கத்தை ஊட்டும் இது
ரதி மன்மத போட்டி இது
This is a song for the nighttime
Listen to this before dawn arrives
In the moisture of jasmine flowers
This infuses an intoxicating trance
This is a competition of love between Rathi and Manmatha
ராத்திரி நேரத்து பாட்டு இது
விடிவதற்குள் இதை கேட்டு விடு....
This is a song for the nighttime
Listen to this before dawn arrives
.............................................
ஆடை மேலாடை
காத்துல நீந்துது பாரு
ஜாடை கண்ஜாடை
சொல்லுற சேதிய கேளு
Garments and upper drapes
Look at them floating in the wind
Gesticulations and sly winks
Hear the message they communicate
ராட்டினத்தில் உன்னை ஏத்திடுவேன்
வானின் மேலயும் பூமிக்கு கீழையும்
நடக்கும் அதிசயம் காட்டிடுவேன்
தாமரை பூவுல பூக்குற வாசத்த
மூச்சில் உனக்கு மூட்டிடுவேன்
I will lift you up onto a ferris wheel
Above the sky and beneath the earth
I will show you the wonders taking place
The fragrance blossoming in a lotus flower
I will kindle inside your breath
ராத்திரி நேரத்து பாட்டு இது
விடிவதற்குள் இதை கேட்டு விடு.....
This is a song for the nighttime
Listen to this before dawn arrives
.............................................
தேகம் என் தேகம்
ராத்திரி பார்க்கடலாகும்
தேடும் நீ தேடும்
அமுதம் என் மடியினில் ஊரும்
Body, my body
Becomes a milky ocean at night
The nectar you seek
Wellsprings within my lap
அள்ளி எடு என்னை அள்ளி எடு
ஏனோ இறங்கிடும் வலிகளின் வேகங்கள்
தரையில் நின்றால் புரியாது
ஆடு குலுங்கிடும் ஆசைய நெஞ்சுக்குள்
பூட்டி வைத்திட கூடாது
Gather me up, scoop me into your arms
The intensity of descending passions
Cannot be understood while standing firm on the ground
The desire swaying and trembling inside the heart
Should not be kept locked away
ராத்திரி நேரத்து பாட்டு இது
விடிவதற்குள் இதை கேட்டு விடு
மல்லிகை பூக்களின் ஈரத்திலே
மயக்கத்தை ஊட்டும் இது
ரதி மன்மத போட்டி இது
ராத்திரி நேரத்து பாட்டு இது.......
This is a song for the nighttime
Listen to this before dawn arrives
In the moisture of jasmine flowers
This infuses an intoxicating trance
This is a competition of love between Rathi and Manmatha
This is a song for the nighttime
Raathiri nerathu paattu ithu
This is a song for the nighttime
Vidivatharkkul ithai kettu vidu
Listen to this before dawn arrives
Malligai pookkalin eerathilae
In the moisture of jasmine flowers
Mayakkaththai oottum ithu
This infuses an intoxicating trance
Rathi manmatha potti ithu
This is a competition of love between Rathi and Manmatha
Raathiri nerathu paattu ithu
This is a song for the nighttime
Vidivatharkkul ithai kettu vidu
Listen to this before dawn arrives
…………………………………
Aadai melaadai
Garments and upper drapes
Kaathula neenthuthu paaru
Look at them floating in the wind
Jaadai kanjaadai
Gesticulations and sly winks
Sollura sethiya kelu
Hear the message they communicate
Raattinathil unnai yethiduven
I will lift you up onto a ferris wheel
Vaanin melaiyum boomikku keelayum
Above the sky and beneath the earth
Nadakkum athisayam kaattiduven
I will show you the wonders taking place
Thamarai poovula pookkura vaasatha
The fragrance blossoming in a lotus flower
Moochil unakku moottiduven
I will kindle inside your breath
Raathiri nerathu paattu ithu
This is a song for the nighttime
Vidivatharkkul ithai kettu vidu
Listen to this before dawn arrives
……………………………………
Thegam en thegam
Body, my body
Raathiri paarkadalaagum
Becomes a milky ocean at night
Thedum nee thedum
The nectar you seek
Amutham en madiyinil oorum
Wellsprings within my lap
Alli edu enai alli edu
Gather me up, scoop me into your arms
Yeno irangidum valigalin vegangal
The intensity of descending passions
Tharayil nindraal puriyathu
Cannot be understood while standing firm on the ground
Aadu kulungidum aasaiya nenjukkul
The desire swaying and trembling inside the heart
Pootti vaithida koodathu
Should not be kept locked away
Raathiri nerathu paattu ithu
This is a song for the nighttime
Vidivatharkkul ithai kettu vidu
Listen to this before dawn arrives
Malligai pookkalin eerathilae
In the moisture of jasmine flowers
Mayakkaththai oottum ithu
This infuses an intoxicating trance
Rathi manmatha potti ithu
This is a competition of love between Rathi and Manmatha
Raathiri nerathu paattu ithu
This is a song for the nighttime
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Raathiri Nerathu Paattu' is a sensual nocturnal romantic song from the movie 'Maranthen Mannithen'. The lyrics express intimacy, passion, and the alluring charm of the night. The singer invites her beloved to immerse in the moment before night turns to day, comparing the romantic connection to a divine contest of love between Rathi and Manmatha.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Aadai melaadai / Jaadai kanjaadai”
The second letters of 'Aadai' and 'Jaadai' rhyme with 'da', creating a rhythmic cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Thegam en thegam / Raathiri paarkadalaagum”
Comparing the speaker's body at night to 'Paarkadal' (the celestial Ocean of Milk).
Mythological Allusion
“Rathi manmatha potti ithu”
Referencing Rathi and Manmatha, the Hindu divine couple symbolizing physical love and desire.
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Trivia
'Maranthen Mannithen' (2013) is the Tamil version of the Telugu period drama film 'Gundello Godavari'. The music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.
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