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Lyrics & meaning

Radha Radha

From Kula Gouravam · 1974

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Movie name
Kula Gouravam
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
16 Aug 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Raadhaa….
Raadhaa raadhaa konjam nilu
Un kaadhodu solla oru sedhi irukku
Un kaadhodu solla oru sedhi irukku
Adhai kitta vanthu sollivida aasai enakku
Sollunga mella sollunga
Aiiyyaiyyaiyaa
Raajaa…..Raajaa raajaa konjam vaanga
Unga kaadhodu solla oru sedhi irukku
Unga kaadhodu solla oru sedhi irukku
Adhai kitta vanthu sollivida aasai enakku
Sollamma mella sollamma
Aiiyyaiyyaiyaa
Nee thodum vaelaiyil
Naan padum vaedhanai
Sollaamal thavikkuthu idhayam
Sollaamal thavikkuthu idhayam
Nee thodum vaelaiyil
Naan padum vaedhanai
Sollaamal thavikkuthu idhayam
Sollaamal thavikkuthu idhayam
Ondralla irandalla ennendru naan solla
Yaedhedho ninaiththathu paruvam
Ahhahhhaaha….
Noikkoru marunthundu tharattumaa
Naan konjam nerukkaththil varattumaa
Naan tharum marunthukku
Nee tharum vilai enna
Madi mel mayangi vizhattumaa
Ammamma adhu koodaathu…
Male :Adhuthaan ennaal aagaathu
Raadhaa….
Raadhaa raadhaa
Un kaadhodu solla oru sedhi irukku
Female :Adhai kitta vanthu solla
Oru kaalam irukku
Veettinil veeraththai kaattida maranthavar
Ennidam alappathu enna
Ennidam alappathu enna
Veettinil veeraththai kaattida maranthavar
Ennidam alappathu enna
Ennidam alappathu enna
Ennenna inbangal
Angangae konjungal
Kaiyodu kayirendum pinna
Ahh ha hahha….
Kadhalum veeramum kalakkatum
Kaaviyam aayiram pirakattum
Poomuga thaamarai ponnira paingili
Kaalaththai maranthathenna anaikattum
Enenenna innum solungal
Male :Sollavo kodi ennangal
Raadhaa raadhaa raadhaa
Un kaadhodu solla oru sedhi irukku
Female :Adhai kitta vanthu solla
Oru kaalam irukku
Radha...
Radha, Radha, wait a moment!
I have a message to whisper in your ear.
I have a message to whisper in your ear.
I long to come close and tell you.
Tell me, tell me softly.
Ayyayyayya!
Raja... Raja, Raja, come here for a moment!
I have a message to whisper in your ear.
I have a message to whisper in your ear.
I long to come close and tell you.
Tell me, dear, tell me softly.
Ayyayyayya!
In the moments you touch me,
the sweet ache I feel,
my heart struggles without being able to say it.
My heart struggles without being able to say it.
In the moments you touch me,
the sweet ache I feel,
my heart struggles without being able to say it.
My heart struggles without being able to say it.
It is not just one or two, how can I describe it?
My youthful heart dreamed of so many things.
Aah-ha-ha-ha...
There is a cure for this illness, shall I give it?
Shall I come a little closer?
For the cure that I give,
what price will you pay?
Shall I swoon and fall into your lap?
Oh no, that cannot be...
Male: Staying away is something I just cannot do!
Radha...
Radha, Radha!
I have a message to whisper in your ear.
Female: To come close and say it,
there is a right time.
You, who forgot to show courage at home,
why boast so much to me?
Why boast so much to me?
You, who forgot to show courage at home,
why boast so much to me?
Why boast so much to me?
All kinds of sweet pleasures,
shower them softly here and there,
as our hands entwine together!
Aah ha hahha...
Let love and courage blend together!
Let a thousand epic tales be born!
Lotus with a flower-like face, golden sweet parrot,
why forget the moment? Let us embrace!
What else? Tell me more!
Male: Should I say it? There are millions of thoughts!
Radha, Radha, Radha!
I have a message to whisper in your ear.
Female: To come close and say it,
there is a right time.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic duet captures playful romantic banter and intimate courting between two lovers, Radha and her hero (Raja). The song begins with tender teasing about whispering secrets into each other's ears, highlighting the thrilling sensation and sweet agony of gentle touch and proximity. The lyrics weave together imagery of youth, playful hesitation, and deep affection. As the song progresses, the dynamic shifts into affectionate taunts about courage and romance, blending ideas of love ('kadhal') and bravery ('veeram'). The imagery of floral lotus faces, golden parrots, and intertwined arms underscores their growing passion, while playfully reminding each other of proper timing and romantic restraint.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Kadhalum veeramum kalakkatum / Kaaviyam aayiram pirakattum”

Matching second consonants across successive lines, such as 'Noikkoru' and 'Naan' or 'Kadhalum' and 'Kaaviyam'.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Poomuga thaamarai ponnira paingili”

Comparing the beloved's face to a blooming lotus ('Poomuga thaamarai') and her beauty to a golden parrot ('ponnira paingili').

Simile / Analogy

“Kaiyodu kayirendum pinna”

Comparing holding hands tightly to ropes bound together ('Kaiyodu kayirendum pinna').

Anaphora / Repetition

“Un kaadhodu solla oru sedhi irukku”

Repetition of the phrase 'Un kaadhodu solla oru sedhi irukku' to build rhythmic charm and emotional warmth.

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Trivia

The film Kula Gouravam (1974) features legendary lyricist Vaali, who frequently crafted timeless duets using classic Tamil cultural imagery and rhythmic wordplay to capture youthful romantic banter.

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