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Lyrics & meaning

Rakkuyile Kannula Ennadi

From Pudhiya Vaanam · 1988

Lyricist
R. V. Udhaya Kumar
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Hamsalekha
Movie name
Pudhiya Vaanam
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
26 Mar 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Raakuyilae kannula ennadi kobam
Unnai kandadhum nenjilae thaagam
Raakuyilae kannula ennadi kobam
Unnai kandadhum nenjilae thaagam
Aadharavaa en thozh tharavaa
Kenjudhu kenjudhu dhegam
Maasu illaa maamanukku
Sammadham thandhida venum
Mandhiram sollida venum
Raakuyilae kannula ennadi kobam
Unnai kandadhum nenjilae thaagam
Sakkarai pechu pesi unga
Vithaya katta vendaam
Pathara maathu thangam ena
Muthira poda vendaam
Thottu thaali kattiyadhellaam veshamaanadha
Sathiya pechukkaran haan
Naan solluren kelu maanae
Nambikkai ottu kettaa
En usira kooda thaaren
Unnai kaakkum kaaval kaaran naanthaanadi
Paasamellaam sandhegathila
Vilagi pochu maama
Male :Vaa kuyilae sendhaen malarae
Vilakkam onnu thaaren
Ada vilangi pogum maanae
Raakuyilae kannula ennadi kobam
Unnai kandadhum nenjilae thaa…gam
Nithirai pochu maanae
En vithaiya kattalaama hae hae
Pathini thottam thaanae
Naan othigai paarkalaama hae
Pattaam boochi padura paattu poovil ketkkudha
Mangaiya paarthu paarthu
Oru manmadha kaathu veesum
Vanjanai yedhum illa
Iini panjanai thaanae ella
Vattam podum vaalibha aasai thottaa theerumaa
Noolidaiyae thindaaduriyae
Chaera naattu thaerae
Female :Vaai thirandhu sevvaai thirandhu
Kadhaiya sollithaaren nee kaaval kaaran thaanae
Hae raakuyilae
Female :Kannula sokkudhu yekkam
Ennai kandadhum kattikka paarkkum
Male :Raakuyilae
Female :Kannula sokkudhu yekkam
Ennai kandadhum kattikka paarkkum
Raakuyilae
Female :Mm mm mm mm mm mm
Male :Raakuyilae hae hae ahe
Female :Mm mm mm mm mm mm
Night cuckoo, what is this anger in your eyes?
The moment I see you, a thirst rises in my heart.
Night cuckoo, what is this anger in your eyes?
The moment I see you, a thirst rises in my heart.
Shall I offer my shoulder to comfort you?
My whole body pleads and begs.
To this honest man of yours,
you must give your consent,
you must whisper sweet magical words.
Night cuckoo, what is this anger in your eyes?
The moment I see you, a thirst rises in my heart.
Do not speak sweet, sugary words,
and try to show off your clever tricks.
Do not stamp yourself,
as pure twenty-four-karat gold.
Was touching me and tying the sacred wedding thread just an act?
I am a man who speaks only truth, ha!
Listen to what I say, my gentle deer.
If you ask for a vote of confidence,
I will gladly give you my very life.
I am the guardian who protects you!
Because of doubt, all our love
has drifted away, my man.
Male: Come, my singing bird, flower of pure honey,
I will give you an explanation,
and everything will be clear, my deer!
Night cuckoo, what is this anger in your eyes?
The moment I see you, a thirst rises in my heart...
My sleep has flown away, my deer,
shall I show you my loving skills? Hey, hey!
Since you are a garden of virtue,
may I have a gentle rehearsal? Hey!
Can the flower hear the song the butterfly sings?
Looking endlessly at this lovely woman,
a breeze of love and desire begins to blow.
There is no trickery in this,
from now on, the bed of love is all that matters.
Will this restless youthful desire be satisfied just by a touch?
You sway with that thread-thin waist,
like a grand temple chariot from the ancient Chera land!
Female: Opening my mouth, parting my red lips,
I will tell you the truth—you are my protector, aren't you?
Hey, night cuckoo!
Female: A sleepy longing shines in your eyes,
longing to embrace me the moment you see me.
Male: Night cuckoo!
Female: A sleepy longing shines in your eyes,
longing to embrace me the moment you see me.
Night cuckoo!
Female: Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
Male: Night cuckoo, hey hey ahey!
Female: Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Raakuyilae is a playful and affectionate duet from the film Pudhiya Vaanam, depicting a lighthearted clash and romantic reconciliation between lovers. The male lead attempts to dispel his beloved's anger and mistrust through charming compliments, promises of fidelity, and playful romance, reassuring her that his devotion is absolute and that he is her true protector. The female lead playfully challenges his sweet talk and demands sincerity while acknowledging her own deep attraction to him. As the song unfolds, the lingering doubts melt away into intimacy. Using poetic metaphors of nature, flowers, and historical royalty, the lovers express their mutual longing and desire, ultimately sealing their bond with warmth and shared passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)

“Male :Vaa kuyilae sendhaen malarae”

The male singer addresses the heroine using evocative metaphors such as 'Raakuyilae' (nightingale), 'sendhaen malarae' (sweet honey flower), and 'Chaera naattu thaerae' (chariot of the Chera kingdom) to emphasize her beauty and nobility.

Personification

“Pattaam boochi padura paattu poovil ketkkudha”

Attributing human actions like singing to a butterfly communicating love to a flower.

Second-letter Rhyme (Ethukai)

“Pathara maathu thangam ena / Muthira poda vendaam”

Matching of the second consonant sound across consecutive lines ('Maasu' and 'Sammadham' / 'Mandhiram' or 'Sakkarai' / 'Vithaya' / 'Pathara').

Initial Consonant Alliteration (Monai)

“Vanjanai yedhum illa / Iini panjanai thaanae ella”

Repetition of initial phonetic sounds across words within a line ('Vanjanai' and 'Panjanai').

Did you know?

Trivia

Pudhiya Vaanam (1988), starring Sivaji Ganesan, Sathyaraj, and Gautami, features a soundtrack composed by the renowned Kannada music director Hamsalekha in one of his notable Tamil film assignments. This track stands out for its lively rhythm, playful vocal expressions by SPB and KS Chithra, and lyrical work by R. V. Udhayakumar.

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