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Lyrics & meaning

Rathiri Nerathu

From Marupiravi · 1973

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
L. R. Eswari, B. S. Sasirekha, Sarala
Music director
T. R. Pappa
Movie name
Marupiravi
Movie release year
1973
Lyrics added on
17 Oct 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Raaththiri neraththu ragasiyam ennadi
Ondraanavo manangal
Paarththathu eththanai kettathu eththanai
Undaanavo sugangal
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Raaththiri neraththu ragasiyam ennadi
Ondraanavo manangal
Paarththathu eththanai kettathu eththanai
Undaanavo sugangal
Paal pazham kudiththaaro
Pasi illai endraaro
Aarambam seithathum
Chorus :Aha haa
Female :Adikkadi azhaiththathum
Chorus :Aha haa
Aarambam seithathum
Adikadi azhaiththathum
Neeyo avarthaano
Aadaiyai pidiththathum marbinil vizhunthathum
Neeyo avarthaano
Chorus :Aadaiyai pidiththathum marbinil vizhunthathum
Neeyo avarthaano
Raaththiri neraththu ragasiyam ennadi
Ondraanavo manangal
Paarththathu eththanai kettathu eththanai
Undaanavo sugangal
Poovaanathu
Chorus :Lala lala laa
Female :Un vaazhvadi
Chorus :Lala lala laa
Female :Thaenaanathu
Chorus :Lala lala laa
Female :Orr naaladi
Chorus :Lala lala laa
Poovaanathu
Female :Lala lala laa
Chorus :Un vaazhvadi
Female :Lala lala laa
Chorus :Thaenaanathu
Female :Lala lala laa
Chorus :Orr naaladi
Female :Lala lala laa
Nadanthathu orr iravu adi mudinthathu thaenilavu
Nadanthathu orr iravu adi mudinthathu thaenilavu
Chorus :Naangu kaalgal oridam
Naalai innoru aayiram
Raaththiri neraththu ragasiyam ennadi
Ondraanavo manangal
Paarththathu eththanai kettathu eththanai
Undaanavo sugangal
Maan vizhi sivanthathadi
Vaayidhazh veluththathadi
Anantha ulagaththil nee kanda nadanangal
Ondraa illai irandaa
Maan vizhi sivanthathadi
Vaayidhazh veluththathadi
Anantha ulagaththil nee kanda nadanangal
Ondraa illai irandaa
Aalilai megalai poojaigal naalaiyum
Undaa innum undaa
Chorus :Aalilai megalai poojaigal naalaiyum
Undaa innum undaa
Ninaivugal muzhuvathum theernthathaa sollu
Chorus :Ninaivugal muzhuvathum theernthathaa
Illai nilavinil panjanai thaeinthathaa
Raaththiri neraththu ragasiyam ennadi
Ondraanavo manangal
Paarththathu eththanai kettathu eththanai
Undaanavo sugangal
What was the secret of the night, girl?
Did your two hearts become one?
How much was seen, how much was asked for?
Did all the sweet pleasures blossom?
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What was the secret of the night, girl?
Did your two hearts become one?
How much was seen, how much was asked for?
Did all the sweet pleasures blossom?
Did he drink the milk and eat the fruit,
Or did he say he had no appetite?
Who started it all,
Chorus: Aha ha
Female: And who kept calling out again and again?
Chorus: Aha ha
Who started it all,
And who kept calling out again and again?
Was it you, or was it him?
Grabbing at the clothes and falling upon the chest—
Was it you, or was it him?
Chorus: Grabbing at the clothes and falling upon the chest—
Was it you, or was it him?
What was the secret of the night, girl?
Did your two hearts become one?
How much was seen, how much was asked for?
Did all the sweet pleasures blossom?
It has blossomed like a flower,
Chorus: La la la la
Female: Your life, girl!
Chorus: La la la la
Female: It has turned sweet as honey,
Chorus: La la la la
Female: In just a single day!
Chorus: La la la la
It has blossomed like a flower,
Female: La la la la
Chorus: Your life, girl!
Female: La la la la
Chorus: It has turned sweet as honey,
Female: La la la la
Chorus: In just a single day!
Female: La la la la
Just one night went by, girl, and the honeymoon was over!
Just one night went by, girl, and the honeymoon was over!
Chorus: Four feet intertwined in one place,
Tomorrow, a thousand more moments like this!
What was the secret of the night, girl?
Did your two hearts become one?
How much was seen, how much was asked for?
Did all the sweet pleasures blossom?
Your deer-like eyes have turned red,
Your soft lips have grown pale,
In that world of joy, the dances you witnessed—
Was it just one, or two?
Your deer-like eyes have turned red,
Your soft lips have grown pale,
In that world of joy, the dances you witnessed—
Was it just one, or two?
Will the sweet rituals of love continue tomorrow too,
Is there still more, will there be more?
Chorus: Will the sweet rituals of love continue tomorrow too,
Is there still more, will there be more?
Tell me, did all your desires find their end,
Chorus: Did all your desires find their end,
Or did the soft bed simply wear down under the moonlight?
What was the secret of the night, girl?
Did your two hearts become one?
How much was seen, how much was asked for?
Did all the sweet pleasures blossom?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Raaththiri neraththu ragasiyam ennadi from the 1973 Tamil film Marupiravi is a playful, teasing song sung by friends to a newlywed bride after her wedding night. Through subtle metaphors, sensual imagery, and lighthearted interrogation, lyricist Kannadasan captures the joyful curiosity and affectionate banter among women discussing intimacy and romantic fulfillment. Composed by T. R. Pappa and expressively rendered by L. R. Eswari, B. S. Sasireka, and Sarala, the song highlights classic romantic tropes in Tamil cinema such as milk and fruit, deer-like eyes, and the transformative sweetness of love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Poovaanathu un vaazhvadi / Thaenaanathu orr naaladi

Life blooming like a flower and becoming sweet like honey represents the joyful transformation after marriage.

Rhyme and Rhythm (Ethirai / Monai)

Paarththathu eththanai kettathu eththanai

Internal rhyming and rhythmic assonance characteristic of Kannadasan's lyrical flow.

Sensory Visual Imagery

Maan vizhi sivanthathadi / Vaayidhazh veluththathadi

Describes physical signs of love and intimacy using subtle poetic tropes.

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Trivia

Marupiravi (1973), directed by P. Madhavan, features Muthuraman and Manjula in lead roles. Kannadasan's lyrics in this track showcase his ability to write romantic and intimate teasing songs (Sringara rasa) using graceful metaphors, keeping the content tasteful for contemporary audiences.

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