Rasikathane Intha
From Nadodi · 1966
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Nadodi1966
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Rasikka thaanae indha azhagu | Is not this beauty meant to be appreciated? |
| Konjam rasanaiyodu vandhu pazhagu | Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation. |
| Female | |
| Rasikka thaanae indha azhagu | Is not this beauty meant to be appreciated? |
| Konjam rasanaiyodu vandhu pazhagu | Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation. |
| Pasikku thaanae indha unavu | Is not this food meant to satisfy hunger? |
| Konjam pazhagi paartha pinnae vilagu | After experiencing it for a while, move away. |
| Pasikku thaanae indha unavu | Is not this food meant to satisfy hunger? |
| Konjam pazhagi paartha pinnae vilagu | After experiencing it for a while, move away. |
| Female | |
| Rasikka thaanae indha azhagu | Is not this beauty meant to be appreciated? |
| Konjam rasanaiyodu vandhu pazhagu | Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation. |
| Female | |
| Thanga mullai thadaigal illai | The golden jasmine has no obstacles, |
| Thala thalakkum malarukku thunai illai..ee… | Yet this lush flower has no companion. |
| Palli araiyil indru varaiyil | In the bedchamber, until this day, |
| Pala palakkum maenikku sugamillai…eee…. | This glowing skin has known no bliss. |
| Kala kalakkum iravukku uravillai | This joyful night has no bond of love. |
| Female | |
| Hoi rasikka thaanae indha azhagu | Oh, is not this beauty meant to be appreciated? |
| Konjam rasanaiyodu vandhu pazhagu | Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation. |
| Female | |
| Odam innum odavillai | The boat has not yet set sail, |
| Oruvarukkum idamum tharavillai..ee… | Nor has it given place to anyone. |
| Alaiyil aadum meenai thaedi | Searching for the fish dancing in the waves, |
| Yaarum ingu vaettaikku varavillai…ee… | No one has come here to hunt. |
| Aasaiyudan thoondilum idavillai | Nor has anyone lovingly cast a fishing hook. |
| Female | |
| Hoi rasikka thaanae indha azhagu | Oh, is not this beauty meant to be appreciated? |
| Konjam rasanaiyodu vandhu pazhagu | Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation. |
ரசிக்கத் தானே இந்த அழகு
கொஞ்சம் ரசனையோடு வந்து பழகு
Is not this beauty meant to be appreciated?
Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation.
ரசிக்கத் தானே இந்த அழகு
கொஞ்சம் ரசனையோடு வந்து பழகு
பசிக்குத் தானே இந்த உணவு
கொஞ்சம் பழகிப் பார்த்த பின்னே விலகு
பசிக்குத் தானே இந்த உணவு
கொஞ்சம் பழகிப் பார்த்த பின்னே விலகு
Is not this beauty meant to be appreciated?
Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation.
Is not this food meant to satisfy hunger?
After experiencing it for a while, move away.
Is not this food meant to satisfy hunger?
After experiencing it for a while, move away.
ரசிக்கத் தானே இந்த அழகு
கொஞ்சம் ரசனையோடு வந்து பழகு
Is not this beauty meant to be appreciated?
Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation.
தங்கமுல்லை தடைகளில் இல்லை
தளதளக்கும் மலருக்குத் துணையில்லை....ஈ....
பள்ளியறையில் இன்று வரையில்
பளபளக்கும் மேனிக்கு சுகமில்லை.....ஈ.....
கலகலக்கும் இரவுக்கு உறவில்லை
The golden jasmine has no obstacles,
Yet this lush flower has no companion.
In the bedchamber, until this day,
This glowing skin has known no bliss.
This joyful night has no bond of love.
ஹோய் ரசிக்கத் தானே இந்த அழகு
கொஞ்சம் ரசனையோடு வந்து பழகு
Oh, is not this beauty meant to be appreciated?
Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation.
ஓடமின்னும் ஓடவில்லை
ஒருவருக்கும் இடமும் தரவில்லை....ஈ....
அலையில் ஆடும் மீனைத் தேடி
யாரும் இங்கு வேட்டைக்கு வரவில்லை.....ஈ....
ஆசையுடன் தூண்டிலும் இடவில்லை
The boat has not yet set sail,
Nor has it given place to anyone.
Searching for the fish dancing in the waves,
No one has come here to hunt.
Nor has anyone lovingly cast a fishing hook.
ஹோய் ரசிக்கத் தானே இந்த அழகு
கொஞ்சம் ரசனையோடு வந்து பழகு
Oh, is not this beauty meant to be appreciated?
Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation.
Rasikka thaanae indha azhagu
Is not this beauty meant to be appreciated?
Konjam rasanaiyodu vandhu pazhagu
Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation.
Rasikka thaanae indha azhagu
Is not this beauty meant to be appreciated?
Konjam rasanaiyodu vandhu pazhagu
Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation.
Pasikku thaanae indha unavu
Is not this food meant to satisfy hunger?
Konjam pazhagi paartha pinnae vilagu
After experiencing it for a while, move away.
Pasikku thaanae indha unavu
Is not this food meant to satisfy hunger?
Konjam pazhagi paartha pinnae vilagu
After experiencing it for a while, move away.
Rasikka thaanae indha azhagu
Is not this beauty meant to be appreciated?
Konjam rasanaiyodu vandhu pazhagu
Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation.
Thanga mullai thadaigal illai
The golden jasmine has no obstacles,
Thala thalakkum malarukku thunai illai..ee…
Yet this lush flower has no companion.
Palli araiyil indru varaiyil
In the bedchamber, until this day,
Pala palakkum maenikku sugamillai…eee….
This glowing skin has known no bliss.
Kala kalakkum iravukku uravillai
This joyful night has no bond of love.
Hoi rasikka thaanae indha azhagu
Oh, is not this beauty meant to be appreciated?
Konjam rasanaiyodu vandhu pazhagu
Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation.
Odam innum odavillai
The boat has not yet set sail,
Oruvarukkum idamum tharavillai..ee…
Nor has it given place to anyone.
Alaiyil aadum meenai thaedi
Searching for the fish dancing in the waves,
Yaarum ingu vaettaikku varavillai…ee…
No one has come here to hunt.
Aasaiyudan thoondilum idavillai
Nor has anyone lovingly cast a fishing hook.
Hoi rasikka thaanae indha azhagu
Oh, is not this beauty meant to be appreciated?
Konjam rasanaiyodu vandhu pazhagu
Come and get acquainted with a sense of appreciation.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Rasikka Thaanae Indha Azhagu' from the 1966 Tamil film 'Nadodi' is a playful and alluring composition written by lyricist Kannadasan. The heroine expresses her youth, beauty, and longing for romantic courtship. She compares her unused charms to a blooming golden flower without a companion, an unsailed boat waiting at the shore, and a fish swimming freely in the ocean without any hunter casting a line.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia / Irattai Kilavi
“Thala thalakkum malarukku thunai illai”
Rhythmic reduplicated words like 'Thala thalakkum' (lushness/freshness), 'Pala palakkum' (glittering/glowing), and 'Kala kalakkum' (lively/joyous) enhance the acoustic beauty and vivid imagery of the verses.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Odam innum odavillai”
The singer metaphorically compares herself to a 'Thanga mullai' (golden jasmine), an 'Odam' (unsailed boat), and a 'Meen' (fish in the waves) waiting for a companion.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Palli araiyil indru varaiyil / Pala palakkum maenikku sugamillai”
Repetition of initial consonants/vowels across words in a line, such as 'Palli' and 'Pala'.
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Trivia
The film 'Nadodi' (1966) featured M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. The music for the film was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and this song highlights Kannadasan's signature style of blending sensuality with evocative nature metaphors.
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