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Lyrics & meaning

Rasathi Unna Pakka

From Maria My Darling · 1980

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
Kamal Haasan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Maria My Darling1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Rasathi unna paakka aasa vachchendiPrincess, I harbored a desire to see you,
Konjam meesa vachchendi adi radhi deviAnd grew a little mustache, oh goddess Rathi!
Adi radhi devi innum intha aadai ennadiOh goddess Rathi, why this attire still?
Adhai thirai pottu moodi kondu aattam ennadiWhy dance around while covering yourself with a curtain?
Male
Ennaattam rasigan kidaiyaathuThere is no admirer like me,
Olivum maraivum idhil yaedhuWhat is there to hide or conceal in this?
Ennaattam rasigan kidaiyaathuThere is no admirer like me,
Olivum maraivum idhil yaedhuWhat is there to hide or conceal in this?
Male
Rasathi unna paakka aasa vachchendiPrincess, I harbored a desire to see you,
Konjam meesa vachchendi adi radhi deviAnd grew a little mustache, oh goddess Rathi!
Adi radhi devi innum intha aadai ennadiOh goddess Rathi, why this attire still?
Adhai thirai pottu moodi kondu aattam ennadiWhy dance around while covering yourself with a curtain?
Male
Mamannu enna sonnaa paavam illaediCalling me maternal uncle is no sin, girl,
Adhil kobam ennadi hhhhhaaWhy be angry about that? Haha!
Aama maamannu enna sonnaa paavam illaediYes, calling me maternal uncle is no sin, girl,
Adhil kobam ennadiWhy be angry about that?
Male
Magarasi naanum sogavaasiBlessed lady, I am a lover of pleasure,
Antha vilaiyaattil naanum rompa kettikkaarandiI am very clever in that game, girl!
Antha vevaraththa akkam pakkam kettu paaraendiAsk around the neighbors to check that detail!
Male
Ennaattam rasigan kidaiyaathuThere is no admirer like me,
Olivum maraivum idhil yaedhuWhat is there to hide or conceal in this?
Haa ennaattam rasigan kidaiyaathuHaa, there is no admirer like me,
Olivum maraivum idhil yaedhuWhat is there to hide or conceal in this?
Male
Rasathi unna paakka aasa vachchendiPrincess, I harbored a desire to see you,
Konjam meesa vachchendi adi radhi deviAnd grew a little mustache, oh goddess Rathi!
Adi radhi devi innum intha aadai ennadiOh goddess Rathi, why this attire still?
Adhai thirai pottu moodi kondu aattam ennadiWhy dance around while covering yourself with a curtain?
Male
Ooththaama naanum ippa ooththa poraendiWithout pouring, I am going to pour now,
Shuruthi yaeththa poraendiI am going to raise the pitch and mood!
Ooththaama naanum ippo ooththikkittaendiWithout pouring, I have poured now,
Shuruthi yaeththikittaendiI have raised the pitch and mood!
Male
Unakkaachchu adi enakkaachchuIt is done for you, oh girl, it is done for me,
Ippa oru kodi aasai muththam sootta poraendiNow I am going to shower ten million affectionate kisses,
Antha adaiyaalam angum ingum kaatta poraendiI am going to leave that mark here and there!
Male
Ennaattam rasigan kidaiyaathuThere is no admirer like me,
Olivum maraivum idhil yaedhuWhat is there to hide or conceal in this?
Haa ennaattam rasigan kidaiyaathuHaa, there is no admirer like me,
Olivum maraivum idhil yaedhuWhat is there to hide or conceal in this?
Male
Ennaattam rasigan kidaiyaathuThere is no admirer like me,
Olivum maraivum idhil yaedhuWhat is there to hide or conceal in this?
Haa ennaattam rasigan kidaiyaathuHaa, there is no admirer like me,
Olivum maraivum idhil yaedhu…..What is there to hide or conceal in this...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Rasathi Unna Paakka is a playful, romantic, and upbeat song from the 1980 movie Maria My Darling, sung with high energy by Kamal Haasan. In this track, the hero flirtatiously teases his beloved, addressing her affectionately as Rasathi and Radhi Devi. He expresses his deep fascination for her, playfully challenging her shyness and hesitation, and boasting that no lover could ever cherish or admire her as passionately as he does.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Allusion / Metaphor

Konjam meesa vachchendi adi radhi devi

Compares the beloved to 'Radhi Devi', the Hindu goddess of love and beauty, elevating her visual appeal.

Synonymic Paired Words (Irattai Kilavi / Sorkkal)

Olivum maraivum idhil yaedhu

Pairs 'Olivu' and 'Maraivu' (both meaning hiding/concealment) to emphatically state that there are no secrets between lovers.

Refrain / Repetition

Ennaattam rasigan kidaiyaathu

Repeats the chorus line highlighting the protagonist's unique devotion and admiration, adding rhythmic dynamic to the track.

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Trivia

Maria My Darling (1980) was a popular bilingual romantic action thriller filmed simultaneously in Tamil and Kannada by director Durai. This song stands out because lead actor Kamal Haasan lent his own vocals to the track, highlighting his versatile singing skills early in his career alongside Shankar-Ganesh's catchy composition.

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