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Lyrics & meaning

Rasa Magan Raasanukku

From Poovarasan · 1996

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Poovarasan1996

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thookki chorugum saelaiyaaIs it the tucked-in saree?
Madichu kattuna vaettiyaaOr the folded and tied dhoti?
Paathuruvom paathuruvomLet us see, let us see!
Female
Manja poosum pombalaiyaaIs it the woman applying turmeric?
Meesa vacha aambalaiyaaOr the man sporting a mustache?
Paathuruvom paathuruvomLet us see, let us see!
Male
Raasa magaraasanukkuFor the king of kings
Raasi ulla kai irukkuThere is a lucky hand
Kaiya vechaa pon vilaiyum ‘Touch it, and gold blossoms
Kanna vechaa man vilaiyumLook at it, and the land prospers
Enna pathi kettu paaruAsk about me and see
Seettezhudhi pottu paaruWrite a lot and cast a vote
Kannammaa kannammaa kannammaaOh Kannamma, Kannamma, Kannamma!
Female
Raani magaraaniQueen, the supreme queen
Iva raasi ulla kanni ivaShe is a lucky maiden
Kaiya vechaa pon vilaiyumTouch it, and gold blossoms
Kanna vechaa man vilaiyumLook at it, and the land prospers
Enna pathi kettu paaruAsk about me and see
Seettezhudhi pottu paaruWrite a lot and cast a vote
Kannaiyaa kannaiyaa kannaiyaaOh Kannaiya, Kannaiya, Kannaiya!
Male
Ingu potti vaikkaadhaeDon't compete here
Palla kaatti nikkaadhaeDon't stand showing your teeth
Onga saela kitta thaanNear your saree
Vella vaetti sokkaadhaeThe white dhoti won't be mesmerized
Siru maambinjae chinna mainaa kunjaeLittle mango bud, small myna chick
Onna naan viduvaenaa hoiWill I let you go? Hoi!
Male
Putham pudhu kadhiruBrand new crop
Pannudhadi sadhiruIs performing a dance
Edhukku edhukku edhukkuFor what, for what, for what?
Female
Haan ..Haan..
Male
Adha pakkuvamaa thodanumIt should be touched with care
Pathu veral padanumTen fingers must touch it
Adhukku adhukku adhukkuFor that, for that, for that
Female
Boomi maga samanjaaWhen Mother Earth attains puberty
Vetkam vandhu valanjaaAnd bends with shyness
Odhungu odhungu odhunguStep aside, step aside, step aside
Idhil ungalukken varuthamWhat is your worry in this?
Pombalainga nadathumA ritual conducted by women
Sadangu sadangu sadanguRitual, ritual, ritual
Male
Aaehae vakkanaiyaa pesaadhaeHey, don't talk smartly
Vaarthaigala veesaadhaeDon't throw words around
Engala pol aagaadhammaaYou can't become like us
Vela seiya thaan haaJust to do work, ha
Female
Andha kadha aagaadhaeThat story won't work out
Athu meeri aadaadhaeDon't cross the limits and dance
Ungalukku vela tharomWe will give you work
Saela neiya thaanJust to weave sarees
Male
Ada idhu pol yenmaa vevagaaramHey, why such conflict like this, girl?
Podhuvaa nee thaan padu kaaramGenerally, you are very hot-tempered
Poonthaenae thaan un ponnaanenOh flower honey, I became your gold
Yesagaa pesagaa maattinen hoiI got trapped upside down, hoi!
Female
Kanda kanda payaluAny random guy
Kai thottaa payiruIf his hand touches the crop
Karugum karugum karugumIt will wither, wither, wither
Male
YappaaOh my!
Female
Ada enna polaHey, like me
Elasaa ponnu vedhachaaIf a young girl sows
Valarum valarum valarumIt will grow, grow, grow
Male
Eppavum thaan reeluAlways reeling off lies
Suthugira aaluPerson who spins around
Enakku theriyum sarakkuI know your worth
Female :HaanHaan
Male :Adi rombavum thaan unakkuHey, you have too much
Manda ganam irukkuPride in your head
Pidichu kedakku kirukkuMadness has taken hold of you
Female
Haei namma kitta modhaadhaeHey, don't mess with us
Mookodanju pogaadhaeDon't get your nose broken
Unnudaiya sedhi ellaamAll your news
Naanum sollattaaShall I tell them?
Male
Mul irukkum rosaavaeRose with thorns
Thaen irukkum seesaavaeBottle filled with honey
Paadum vandu polae vandhuComing like a singing beetle
Naanum killattaaShall I pinch you too?
Female
Ada ozhungaa iruyaa orasaamaHey, behave properly without brushing against me
Edhaiyum nenachu urugaadhaeDon't melt thinking about anything
Aadaadhae aattam podaadhaeDon't dance around unnecessary dances
Pudhusaa edhuvum venumaaDo you want anything new?
Male
Raasa magaraasanukkuFor the king of kings
Raasi ulla kai irukkuThere is a lucky hand
Kaiya vechaa pon vilaiyum ‘Touch it, and gold blossoms
Kanna vechaa man vilaiyumLook at it, and the land prospers
Enna pathi kettu paaruAsk about me and see
Seettezhudhi pottu paaruWrite a lot and cast a vote
Kannammaa kannammaa kannammaaOh Kannamma, Kannamma, Kannamma!
Female
Raani magaraaniQueen, the supreme queen
Iva raasi ulla kanni ivaShe is a lucky maiden
Kaiya vechaa pon vilaiyumTouch it, and gold blossoms
Kanna vechaa man vilaiyumLook at it, and the land prospers
Enna pathi kettu paaruAsk about me and see
Seettezhudhi pottu paaruWrite a lot and cast a vote
Kannaiyaa kannaiyaa kannaiyaaOh Kannaiya, Kannaiya, Kannaiya!
Male
Ingu potti vaikkaadhaeDon't compete here
Palla kaatti nikkaadhaeDon't stand showing your teeth
Female
Siru maambinjuLittle mango bud
Chinna mainaa kunjuSmall myna chick
Moraichaa viduvaalaaIf she glares, will she let it go?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from Poovarasan (1996) is a high-energy, playful duel of wits between the male and female lead characters. Rooted in rural Tamil culture, the lyrics pit male pride against female independence through traditional metaphors of agriculture, clothing (saree vs. dhoti), and auspicious luck. Both sides banter playfully, claiming superior skill, hard work, and good fortune in their endeavors. Written with characteristic flair by lyricist Vaali, the song uses rhythmic folk expressions and witty retorts to showcase a lighthearted battle of the sexes, culminating in mutual affection hidden beneath competitive teasing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Alliteration)

Putham pudhu kadhiru

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across adjacent words, such as 'Putham pudhu' in 'Putham pudhu kadhiru'.

Metaphor

Mul irukkum rosaavae / Thaen irukkum seesaavae

Comparing the female lead to a rose with thorns and a bottle containing honey.

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Karugum karugum karugum

Empathetic repetition of words for rhythmic emphasis, such as 'Karugum karugum karugum' and 'Valarum valarum valarum'.

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Trivia

'Poovarasan' (1996) featured music by Ilaiyaraaja and starred Karthik and Rachana Banerjee. Vaali's lyrics in this track celebrate traditional Tamil village folk duets (Soli-Potti songs) commonly seen in 1990s rural family drama films.

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