Raavu Neram Machan
From Chain Jayapal · 1985
- Lyricist
- Poonguyilan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Chain Jayapal1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| {Raavu neram machchaan | At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover, |
| Ennai round adikka vachchaan | He made me go round and round. |
| Raavu neram machchaan | At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover, |
| Ennai round adikka vachchaan | He made me go round and round. |
| Female | |
| Edhaiyo nenaichaen edhukko sirichchen | I thought of something, I smiled for some reason, |
| Izhuththaan anaichchikkittaan | He pulled me close and embraced me. |
| Naan mella mella thulla thulla | As I slowly bounced and fluttered, |
| Allikkittaan poovai….}(2) | He gathered me up like a flower... |
| Female | |
| Neththu naan kann thoongalla | Yesterday, I didn't sleep a wink, |
| Intha maappilla nenappulae | Thinking about this groom, |
| Yaeththala velakkeththala | I didn't light, didn't light the lamp, |
| Naan iruttula thanichchirunthaen | I was sitting alone in the dark. |
| Female | |
| Haan neththu naan kann thoongalla | Haan, yesterday I didn't sleep a wink, |
| Intha maappilla nenappulae | Thinking about this groom, |
| Yaeththala velakkeththala | I didn't light, didn't light the lamp, |
| Naan iruttula thanichchirunthaen | I was sitting alone in the dark. |
| Female | |
| Kaaththaa nozhanchittaan | He entered like the breeze, |
| Saeththaan mayangittaen | He drew me near, and I swooned. |
| Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae | Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae, |
| Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae | Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae, |
| Hae hae hae haah aa…. | Hae hae hae haah aa…. |
| Female | |
| Raavu neram machchaan | At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover, |
| Ennai round adikka vachchaan | He made me go round and round. |
| Raavu neram machchaan | At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover, |
| Ennai round adikka vachchaan | He made me go round and round. |
| Female | |
| Edhaiyo nenaichaen edhukko sirichchen | I thought of something, I smiled for some reason, |
| Izhuththaan anaichchikkittaan | He pulled me close and embraced me. |
| Naan mella mella thulla thulla | As I slowly bounced and fluttered, |
| Allikkittaan poovai…. | He gathered me up like a flower... |
| Female | |
| Maampazham pudhu maampazham | Mango fruit, a fresh mango fruit, |
| Thanga maadiyil pazhathottam | A fruit garden on a golden terrace. |
| Thaen kudam idhu thaen kudam | A pot of honey, this is a pot of honey, |
| Kannil theriyuthu nilavaattam | Appearing like the moon in the eyes. |
| Female | |
| Maampazham pudhu maampazham | Mango fruit, a fresh mango fruit, |
| Thanga maadiyil pazhathottam | A fruit garden on a golden terrace. |
| Thaen kudam idhu thaen kudam | A pot of honey, this is a pot of honey, |
| Kannil theriyuthu nilavaattam | Appearing like the moon in the eyes. |
| Female | |
| Idhazho adhirasam inikkum pazharasam | Are these lips sweet adhirasam? Sweet fruit juice! |
| Idhazho adhirasam inikkum pazharasam | Are these lips sweet adhirasam? Sweet fruit juice! |
| Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae | Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae, |
| Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae | Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae, |
| Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae | Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae, |
| Hae hae hae haah aa…. | Hae hae hae haah aa…. |
| Female | |
| Raavu neram machchaan | At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover, |
| Ennai round adikka vachchaan | He made me go round and round. |
| Raavu neram machchaan | At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover, |
| Ennai round adikka vachchaan | He made me go round and round. |
| Female | |
| Edhaiyo nenaichaen edhukko sirichchen | I thought of something, I smiled for some reason, |
| Izhuththaan anaichchikkittaan | He pulled me close and embraced me. |
| Naan mella mella thulla thulla | As I slowly bounced and fluttered, |
| Allikkittaan poovai…. | He gathered me up like a flower... |
{ராவு நேரம் மச்சான்
என்னை ரவுண்டு அடிக்க வச்சான்
ராவு நேரம் மச்சான்
என்னை ரவுண்டு அடிக்க வச்சான்
At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover,
He made me go round and round.
At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover,
He made me go round and round.
எதையோ நெனச்சேன் எதுக்கோ சிரிச்சேன்
இழுத்தான் அணைச்சிக்கிட்டான்
நான் மெல்ல மெல்ல துள்ள துள்ள
அள்ளிக் கிட்டான் பூவை.....} (2)
I thought of something, I smiled for some reason,
He pulled me close and embraced me.
As I slowly bounced and fluttered,
He gathered me up like a flower...
நேத்து நான் கண் தூங்கல்ல
இந்த மாப்பிள்ள நெனப்புலே
ஏத்தல வெளக்கேத்தல
நான் இருட்டுல தனிச்சிருந்தேன்
Yesterday, I didn't sleep a wink,
Thinking about this groom,
I didn't light, didn't light the lamp,
I was sitting alone in the dark.
ஹான் நேத்து நான் கண் தூங்கல்ல
இந்த மாப்பிள்ள நெனப்புலே
ஏத்தல வெளக்கேத்தல
நான் இருட்டுல தனிச்சிருந்தேன்
Haan, yesterday I didn't sleep a wink,
Thinking about this groom,
I didn't light, didn't light the lamp,
I was sitting alone in the dark.
காத்தா நொழஞ்சிட்டான்
சேத்தான் மயங்கிட்டேன்.....
ஜிங்கிலாரே ஜிங்கிலாரே ஜிங்கிலாரே
ஜிங்கிலாரே ஜிங்கிலாரே ஜிங்கிலாரே....
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹாஹ் ஆ.....
He entered like the breeze,
He drew me near, and I swooned.
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae,
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae,
Hae hae hae haah aa….
ராவு நேரம் மச்சான்
என்னை ரவுண்டு அடிக்க வச்சான்
ராவு நேரம் மச்சான்
என்னை ரவுண்டு அடிக்க வச்சான்
At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover,
He made me go round and round.
At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover,
He made me go round and round.
எதையோ நெனச்சேன் எதுக்கோ சிரிச்சேன்
இழுத்தான் அணைச்சிக்கிட்டான்
நான் மெல்ல மெல்ல துள்ள துள்ள
அள்ளிக் கிட்டான் பூவை.....
I thought of something, I smiled for some reason,
He pulled me close and embraced me.
As I slowly bounced and fluttered,
He gathered me up like a flower...
மாம்பழம் புது மாம்பழம்
தங்க மாடியில் பழத்தோட்டம்
தேன் குடம் இது தேன் குடம்
கண்ணில் தெரியுது நிலவாட்டம்
Mango fruit, a fresh mango fruit,
A fruit garden on a golden terrace.
A pot of honey, this is a pot of honey,
Appearing like the moon in the eyes.
மாம்பழம் புது மாம்பழம்
தங்க மாடியில் பழத்தோட்டம்
தேன் குடம் இது தேன் குடம்
கண்ணில் தெரியுது நிலவாட்டம்
Mango fruit, a fresh mango fruit,
A fruit garden on a golden terrace.
A pot of honey, this is a pot of honey,
Appearing like the moon in the eyes.
இதழோ அதிரசம் இனிக்கும் பழரசம்
இதழோ அதிரசம் இனிக்கும் பழரசம்
ஜிங்கிலாரே ஜிங்கிலாரே ஜிங்கிலாரே
ஜிங்கிலாரே ஜிங்கிலாரே ஜிங்கிலாரே
ஜிங்கிலாரே ஜிங்கிலாரே ஜிங்கிலாரே....
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹாஹ் ஆ.....
Are these lips sweet adhirasam? Sweet fruit juice!
Are these lips sweet adhirasam? Sweet fruit juice!
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae,
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae,
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae,
Hae hae hae haah aa….
ராவு நேரம் மச்சான்
என்னை ரவுண்டு அடிக்க வச்சான்
ராவு நேரம் மச்சான்
என்னை ரவுண்டு அடிக்க வச்சான்
At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover,
He made me go round and round.
At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover,
He made me go round and round.
எதையோ நெனச்சேன் எதுக்கோ சிரிச்சேன்
இழுத்தான் அணைச்சிக்கிட்டான்
நான் மெல்ல மெல்ல துள்ள துள்ள
அள்ளிக் கிட்டான் பூவை.....
I thought of something, I smiled for some reason,
He pulled me close and embraced me.
As I slowly bounced and fluttered,
He gathered me up like a flower...
{Raavu neram machchaan
At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover,
Ennai round adikka vachchaan
He made me go round and round.
Raavu neram machchaan
At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover,
Ennai round adikka vachchaan
He made me go round and round.
Edhaiyo nenaichaen edhukko sirichchen
I thought of something, I smiled for some reason,
Izhuththaan anaichchikkittaan
He pulled me close and embraced me.
Naan mella mella thulla thulla
As I slowly bounced and fluttered,
Allikkittaan poovai….}(2)
He gathered me up like a flower...
Neththu naan kann thoongalla
Yesterday, I didn't sleep a wink,
Intha maappilla nenappulae
Thinking about this groom,
Yaeththala velakkeththala
I didn't light, didn't light the lamp,
Naan iruttula thanichchirunthaen
I was sitting alone in the dark.
Haan neththu naan kann thoongalla
Haan, yesterday I didn't sleep a wink,
Intha maappilla nenappulae
Thinking about this groom,
Yaeththala velakkeththala
I didn't light, didn't light the lamp,
Naan iruttula thanichchirunthaen
I was sitting alone in the dark.
Kaaththaa nozhanchittaan
He entered like the breeze,
Saeththaan mayangittaen
He drew me near, and I swooned.
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae,
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae,
Hae hae hae haah aa….
Hae hae hae haah aa….
Raavu neram machchaan
At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover,
Ennai round adikka vachchaan
He made me go round and round.
Raavu neram machchaan
At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover,
Ennai round adikka vachchaan
He made me go round and round.
Edhaiyo nenaichaen edhukko sirichchen
I thought of something, I smiled for some reason,
Izhuththaan anaichchikkittaan
He pulled me close and embraced me.
Naan mella mella thulla thulla
As I slowly bounced and fluttered,
Allikkittaan poovai….
He gathered me up like a flower...
Maampazham pudhu maampazham
Mango fruit, a fresh mango fruit,
Thanga maadiyil pazhathottam
A fruit garden on a golden terrace.
Thaen kudam idhu thaen kudam
A pot of honey, this is a pot of honey,
Kannil theriyuthu nilavaattam
Appearing like the moon in the eyes.
Maampazham pudhu maampazham
Mango fruit, a fresh mango fruit,
Thanga maadiyil pazhathottam
A fruit garden on a golden terrace.
Thaen kudam idhu thaen kudam
A pot of honey, this is a pot of honey,
Kannil theriyuthu nilavaattam
Appearing like the moon in the eyes.
Idhazho adhirasam inikkum pazharasam
Are these lips sweet adhirasam? Sweet fruit juice!
Idhazho adhirasam inikkum pazharasam
Are these lips sweet adhirasam? Sweet fruit juice!
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae,
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae,
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae
Jingilaarae jingilaarae jingillaarae,
Hae hae hae haah aa….
Hae hae hae haah aa….
Raavu neram machchaan
At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover,
Ennai round adikka vachchaan
He made me go round and round.
Raavu neram machchaan
At nighttime, my beloved cousin/lover,
Ennai round adikka vachchaan
He made me go round and round.
Edhaiyo nenaichaen edhukko sirichchen
I thought of something, I smiled for some reason,
Izhuththaan anaichchikkittaan
He pulled me close and embraced me.
Naan mella mella thulla thulla
As I slowly bounced and fluttered,
Allikkittaan poovai….
He gathered me up like a flower...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Raavu neram machchaan' from the 1985 film 'Chain Jayapal' portrays the playful, intimate emotions of a young woman describing a night spent with her beloved lover. She reflects on her sleeplessness in the dark, her thoughts consumed by the groom, until he unexpectedly enters like a gentle breeze and sweeps her off her feet.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition)
“Naan mella mella thulla thulla”
The words 'mella mella' (slowly) and 'thulla thulla' (bouncing) are repeated consecutively for rhythmic emphasis and emotional intensity.
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Metaphorical imagery)
“Idhazho adhirasam inikkum pazharasam”
The heroine's delicate lips are directly compared to 'adhirasam' (a sweet traditional Tamil delicacy) and rich fruit juice to convey sweetness and allure.
Simile / Visual Imagery (Uvamai)
“Kannil theriyuthu nilavaattam”
Comparing the vision in the eyes to the moon ('nilavaattam') and describing herself metaphorically as a delicate flower ('poovai').
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Trivia
'Chain Jayapal' (1985) is an obscure Tamil action drama featuring lyrics penned by Poonguyilan. The song uses rural folk-style dance rhythms paired with catchy, nonsensical refrain beats like 'Jingilaarae' popular in 1980s B-grade cinema.
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