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Lyrics & meaning

Rathiri Nadu Rathiri

From Yogam Rajayogam · 1989

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Yogam Rajayogam
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
24 Apr 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Raathiri nadu raathiri
Oothuthu mazhai oothuthu
Dhegam ellaam kurukurunga
Naadiyellaam thuru thurunga
Yeri pochu soodu
Raathiri nadu raathiri
Oothuthu mazhai oothuthu
Dhegam ellaam kurukurunga
Naadiyellaam thuru thurunga
Yeri pochu soodu
Thooral podum podhu
Chinna thaazhma poovin meedhu
Thaen thuligal therithu vizha
Thaagangal theerumoo…hahaha
Saaral kaathu veesa yamma
Sivandha maeni koosa
Nee urasa naan urasa naanangal pogumo
Innum enna paechu neramaagi pochu
Female :Vanna paavai vaangum ushnamaana moochu
Male :Haa aa aa aa aa aa haa
Raathiri nadu raathiri
Female :Oothuthu mazhai oothuthu
Male :Dhegam ellaam kurukurunga
Female :Naadiyellaam thuru thurunga
Male :Yeri pochu soodu
Thozhil neeyum saaya engum
Thaenum paalum paaya
Naayaganin naadagangal aarambha neramo
Male :Vanam boomi saatchi endrum
Vaazhum kaadhal kaatchi
Oorengum velaiyilae aasaigal thoongumoo
Ennai neeyum theenda unna naanum thoonda
Male :Haa haa vegam konda nenjam
Vaeli konjam thaanda
Female :Hahahaha aa a a a aa ha ha
Raathiri nadu raathiri
Male :Oothuthu mazhai oothuthu
Female :Dhegam ellaam kurukurunga
Male :Naadiyellaam thuru thurunga
Both :Yeri pochu soodu
Night, the dead of night,
The rain is pouring, pouring down!
My whole body tingles with excitement,
My pulse is racing restlessly,
And the heat is rising!
Night, the dead of night,
The rain is pouring, pouring down!
My whole body tingles with excitement,
My pulse is racing restlessly,
And the heat is rising!
When the gentle drizzle falls
Upon the delicate screw-pine flower,
And drops of honey splash down,
Will this thirst ever be quenched? Hahaha...
As the misty breeze blows, oh my,
Making tender skin shiver with cold,
When we brush against each other, will our shyness melt away?
Why talk any more? It is getting late,
Female: This lovely girl is breathing warm, heavy sighs.
Male: Ha aa aa aa aa aa ha
Night, the dead of night,
Female: The rain is pouring, pouring down!
Male: My whole body tingles with excitement,
Female: My pulse is racing restlessly,
Male: And the heat is rising!
As you lean upon my shoulder,
And sweetness seems to flow all around,
Is it time for the lover's playful games to begin?
Male: With the sky and earth as witness,
This is a timeless scene of love.
When the town is quiet in the night, can our desires ever sleep?
As you touch me and I tempt you,
Male: Ha ha, this restless heart
Crosses the boundary just a little!
Female: Hahaha aa a a a aa ha ha
Night, the dead of night,
Male: The rain is pouring, pouring down!
Female: My whole body tingles with excitement,
Male: My pulse is racing restlessly,
Both: And the heat is rising!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Raathiri Nadu Raathiri' is a passionate romantic duet set during a heavy midnight rainstorm. The lovers express their deep physical attraction and rising desire as the cool rain contrasts with the warm passion building between them. Rich in natural imagery, the lyrics capture their intimate playful banter, where touch, glances, and closeness overcome their initial shyness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition

“Raathiri nadu raathiri / Oothuthu mazhai oothuthu”

Repetition of the phrase 'Raathiri nadu raathiri' and 'Oothuthu mazhai oothuthu' creates rhythmic intensity mirroring the relentless downpour.

Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)

“Dhegam ellaam kurukurunga / Naadiyellaam thuru thurunga”

Rhyming of the second letter 'ga' in 'kurukurunga' and 'thurukurunga' in Tamil poetic verse.

Metaphor

“Thaenum paalum paaya”

Comparing the intimate joy and passion to 'thaenum paalum paaya' (honey and milk flowing).

Contrast / Oxymoron

“Oothuthu mazhai oothuthu ... Yeri pochu soodu”

Contrasting the cold rainy weather ('oothuthu mazhai') with the rising warmth of romantic passion ('yeri pochu soodu').

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Trivia

Composed by the legendary duo Shankar-Ganesh and penned by Vaali, this track showcases the dynamic vocal chemistry between S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra, which was a staple of late 1980s Tamil cinema romantic tracks.

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