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Lyrics & meaning

Radhe En Radhe

From Japanil Kalyanaraman · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
M. Ramesh, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Japanil Kalyanaraman
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
17 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Raadhae enn raadhae
Male 2 :Raadhae enn raadhae
Male :Raadhae enn raadhae
Male 2 :Raadhae enn raadhae
Male :Vaa raadhae
Male 2:Vaa raadhae
Raadhae enn raadhae
Vaa raadhae
Male 2 :Raadhae enn raadhae
Vaa raadhae
Kannae nee kandaal
Kaadhal varaadha
Male 2 :Kannae nee kandaal
Kaadhal varaadha
Raadha raadha
Enn dhagam aaradha
Raadhae enn raadhae
Vaa raadhae
Vaaramal aasai theeradhae
Kannae nee kandaal
Kaadhal varadha
Pennae unn kanngal
Bodhai tharadha raadha raadha
Enn dhagam aaraadha
Raadhae enn raadhae
Vaa raadhae
Vaaramal aasai theeradhae
Mun pakkam pin pakkam yedho
Female :Inbangal then pattadho oo oo
Male :Then patta angangal yaavum
Female :Kann pattu punn pattadho
Neeyum tholil saayalam
Kaayam konjam aaralaam
Noiyum theeralaam
Female :Nee kodukum muthangal
Naan kodukum sathangal
Meendum meendum venda
Aaval kaaval thanda
Raadhae un raadhae
Naan thaanae
Kanna nee konjum naal thaanae
Kanna nee kandaal kaadhal varaadha
Manna unn kanngal bodhai tharaadha
Kanna kanna
Nee unnum thean naana
Raadhae un raadhae
Naan thaanae
Kanna nee konjum naal thaanae
Nettrandhi nerathil paarthen
Male :Asaigal ver vittadho oo oo
Female :Ver vitta asaiku nee than
Male :Neer vitta neram ithoo oo oo oo
Neelam pootha paarvaiyil
Kaadhal pootha velaiyil
Naanam thondralaam
Vaadai vandhu thottu than
Vaai veditha mottu than
Vaasam vesum bodhu
Acham micham yedhu
Raadhae un raadhae
Vaa raadhae
Female :Kanna nee konjum
Naal thaanae
Kannae nee kandaal
Kaadhal varadha
Female :Manna unn kanngal
Bodhai tharadha
Male :Raadha raadha
Enn dhagam aaraadha
Raadhae un raadhae
Naan thaanae
Male :Vaaramal aasai theeradhae..
Radha, my Radha!
Radha, my Radha!
Radha, my Radha!
Radha, my Radha!
Come, Radha!
Come, Radha!
Radha, my Radha!
Come, Radha!
Radha, my Radha!
Come, Radha!
Darling, if you look at me,
won't love blossom?
Darling, if you look at me,
won't love blossom?
Radha, Radha,
won't my thirst be quenched?
Radha, my Radha!
Come, Radha!
Unless you come, this longing will not end!
Darling, if you look at me,
won't love blossom?
Darling girl, won't your eyes
intoxicate me? Radha, Radha,
won't my thirst be quenched?
Radha, my Radha!
Come, Radha!
Unless you come, this longing will not end!
In front and behind, somehow,
did sweet pleasures taste like honey? Ooh...
Did all those honey-touched limbs
catch an evil eye and get hurt?
You can lean upon my shoulder,
let the wound heal a little,
and let this lovesickness fade away.
With the kisses you give,
and the soft sighs I make,
longing for more and more,
as desire crosses every boundary!
Radha, your Radha—
that is me, isn't it?
Krishna, isn't this the day for your love?
Krishna, if you look at me, won't love blossom?
My king, won't your eyes intoxicate me?
Krishna, Krishna,
am I the honey you taste?
Radha, your Radha—
that is me, isn't it?
Krishna, isn't this the day for your love?
I saw you yesterday at twilight,
did desires take root then? Ooh...
For the desire that took root,
here is the moment you watered it! Ooh...
In your deep blue gaze,
at the moment love blossoms,
shyness is bound to arise.
When the cool breeze comes and touches it,
and the blooming bud opens wide,
spreading its fragrance all around,
what fear could still be left?
Radha, your Radha—
Come, Radha!
Krishna, isn't this the day
for your tender love?
Darling, if you look at me,
won't love blossom?
My king, won't your eyes
intoxicate me?
Radha, Radha,
won't my thirst be quenched?
Radha, your Radha—
that is me!
Unless you come, this longing will never end...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Radhae Enn Radhae' from 'Japanil Kalyanaraman' (1985) is a romantic duet structured as a playful dialogue between two lovers evoking the eternal divine romance of Radha and Krishna. The male protagonist calls out passionately to his beloved Radha, expressing his unquenchable thirst for her love and presence, while the female protagonist responds with deep affection, accepting her role as his Radha and longing for his tender touch. The lyrics rely heavily on sensuous imagery—referencing cool breezes, blooming flowers, intoxicating glances, and intimate caresses. Through poet Vaali's evocative verses, the song blends physical attraction with poetic devotion, illustrating how mutual love overcomes shyness, hesitation, and distance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Allegory / Divine Persona Mapping

“Raadhae un raadhae Naan thaanae / Kanna nee konjum naal thaanae”

The lovers address each other as 'Radha' and 'Kanna' (Krishna), transforming modern romantic affection into an archetype of divine longing.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Ver vitta asaiku nee than / Neer vitta neram ithoo”

Desires are metaphorically compared to a plant that has taken root ('ver vittadho') and requires watering ('neer vitta neram').

Imagery / Symbolism

“Neelam pootha paarvaiyil / Kaadhal pootha velaiyil”

Blueness and blooming flowers symbolize the onset of youthful romance and deep emotional surrender.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Raadhae enn raadhae / Vaa raadhae”

The rhythmic repetition of 'Raadhae' reinforces the passionate calling out of the lover's name.

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