Rathiri Pozhuthu
From Senthamizh Selvan · 1994
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music directors
- K. V. Mahadevan, Ilayaraja
- Details
- Senthamizh Selvan1994
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aa… | Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aa… |
| Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aa… | Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aa… |
| Female | |
| Oor thoongum vaelaiyl | At the time when the village slumbers, |
| Ulaa varum nilaa | The moon strolls across the sky. |
| Paai podum pon magal | The golden maiden spreads the mat, |
| Udal thodum nilaa | As the moon caresses her body. |
| Kaalam thorum thaeindhidaadha | The bright white moon of love, |
| Kaadhal vennilaa | Which never fades with time. |
| Koodum podhu kodi inbam | When united, a crore of delights, |
| Kaanum pen nilaa | The female moon experiences. |
| Female | |
| Raathiri pozhudhu | In the night time, |
| Ragasiyam edharkku | Why should there be secrecy? |
| Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku | In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp. |
| Raathiri pozhudhu | In the night time, |
| Ragasiyam edharkku | Why should there be secrecy? |
| Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku | In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp. |
| Idhazh thottu padhikkum | Touching the lips to imprint, |
| Mudhal mutham thitthikkum | The very first kiss will taste sweet. |
| Ini illai urakkam | There will be no sleep anymore, |
| Urangidum unarchiyai usuppidum | It awakens emotions that lay asleep. |
| Male | |
| Raathiri pozhudhu | In the night time, |
| Ragasiyam edharkku | Why should there be secrecy? |
| Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku | In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp. |
| Raathiri pozhudhu | In the night time, |
| Ragasiyam edharkku | Why should there be secrecy? |
| Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku | In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp. |
| Male | |
| Raajaadhi raajan | When the king of kings, |
| Radham yaerum podhu | Mounts his chariot, |
| Raani indri ingae raajaangam yedhu | What kingdom exists here without a queen? |
| Female | |
| Raa kozhi koovi | The night rooster crows, |
| Nal vaazhthu koorum | Extending its best wishes. |
| Naanum neeyum koodum | When you and I unite, |
| Nadu chaama naeram | It is the hour of midnight. |
| Male | |
| Uravaada ingu uruvaagum raagam | A melody takes shape here for making love, |
| Female | |
| Adhikaalai pozhudhil | And in the early morning hour, |
| Arangaetram aagum | It will make its debut performance. |
| Male | |
| Thaalangal oru podhum | The rhythm beats will never, |
| Thavaraadhammaa | Miss a beat, my dear. |
| Female | |
| Iru maeni ini endrum | Will these two bodies ever, |
| Thaniyaagumaa | Become separated in the future? |
| Male | |
| Raathiri pozhudhu | In the night time, |
| Ragasiyam edharkku | Why should there be secrecy? |
| Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku | In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp. |
| Female | |
| Raathiri pozhudhu | In the night time, |
| Ragasiyam edharkku | Why should there be secrecy? |
| Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku | In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp. |
| Male | |
| Idhazh thottu padhikkum | Touching the lips to imprint, |
| Mudhal mutham thitthikkum | The very first kiss will taste sweet. |
| Ini illai urakkam | There will be no sleep anymore, |
| Urangidum unarchiyai usuppidum | It awakens emotions that lay asleep. |
| Female | |
| Raathiri pozhudhu | In the night time, |
| Ragasiyam edharkku | Why should there be secrecy? |
| Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku | In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp. |
| Male | |
| Raathiri pozhudhu | In the night time, |
| Ragasiyam edharkku | Why should there be secrecy? |
| Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku | In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp. |
| Chorus | |
| Aa… aa… aa…aa… | Aa… aa… aa…aa… |
| Nananana nananaa | Nananana nananaa |
| Nananana nananaa | Nananana nananaa |
| Thaaraa rarat thaaraa thararararaa | Thaaraa rarat thaaraa thararararaa |
| Thaaraa rarat thaaraa thararararaa | Thaaraa rarat thaaraa thararararaa |
| Female | |
| Kaatrodu saerndhu | Blending with the wind, |
| Karpoora vaadai | Is the fragrance of camphor, |
| Kaadhal paattu paadum kalyaana vaelai | It is the auspicious time of marriage singing love songs. |
| Male | |
| Maar meedhu vanna mayil | Upon my chest, a colorful peacock, |
| Vandhu saayum | Comes to lean and rest. |
| Maelum keezhum nooru | Up and down, a hundred, |
| Minnalgal paayum | Lightnings shoot through. |
| Female | |
| Padhinaaru thaandi | Crossing sixteen years, |
| Padhinaezhu vandhen | I have reached seventeen. |
| Male | |
| Pasi aara neeyum | To satisfy your hunger, |
| Parimaaru senthaen | Serve the sweet honey. |
| Female | |
| Naal thorum naan thandhu | Every day I give and, |
| Nee vaangalaam | You may receive it. |
| Male | |
| Irundhaalum podhaamal | Yet without feeling satisfied, |
| Manam yengalaam | The heart may yearn for more. |
| Female | |
| Raathiri pozhudhu | In the night time, |
| Ragasiyam edharkku | Why should there be secrecy? |
| Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku | In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp. |
| Male | |
| Raathiri pozhudhu | In the night time, |
| Ragasiyam edharkku | Why should there be secrecy? |
| Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku | In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp. |
| Female | |
| Idhazh thottu padhikkum | Touching the lips to imprint, |
| Mudhal mutham thitthikkum | The very first kiss will taste sweet. |
| Ini illai urakkam | There will be no sleep anymore, |
| Urangidum unarchiyai usuppidum | It awakens emotions that lay asleep. |
| Male | |
| Raathiri pozhudhu | In the night time, |
| Female :Ragasiyam edharkku | Female: Why should there be secrecy? |
| Male :Nalliravil namakku | Male: In the dark of midnight for us, |
| Female :Vennilavu vilakku | Female: The moon is our lamp. |
| Raathiri pozhudhu | In the night time, |
| Male :Ragasiyam edharkku | Male: Why should there be secrecy? |
| Female :Nalliravil namakku | Female: In the dark of midnight for us, |
| Male :Vennilavu vilakku | Male: The moon is our lamp. |
ஆஆ......ஆஅ......ஆஆ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆ....
ஆஆ......ஆஅ......ஆஆ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆ....
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aa…
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aa…
ஊர் தூங்கும் வேளையில்
உலா வரும் நிலா
பாய் போடும் பொன் மகள்
உடல் தொடும் நிலா
காலம் தோறும் தேய்ந்திடாத
காதல் வெண்ணிலா
கூடும் போது கோடி இன்பம்
காணும் பெண் நிலா
At the time when the village slumbers,
The moon strolls across the sky.
The golden maiden spreads the mat,
As the moon caresses her body.
The bright white moon of love,
Which never fades with time.
When united, a crore of delights,
The female moon experiences.
ராத்திரிப் பொழுது
ரகசியம் எதற்கு
நள்ளிரவில் நமக்கு வெண்ணிலவு விளக்கு
ராத்திரிப் பொழுது
ரகசியம் எதற்கு
நள்ளிரவில் நமக்கு வெண்ணிலவு விளக்கு
இதழ் தொட்டுப் பதிக்கும்
முதல் முத்தம் தித்திக்கும்
இனி இல்லை உறக்கம்
உறங்கிடும் உணர்ச்சியை உசுப்பிடும்
In the night time,
Why should there be secrecy?
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
In the night time,
Why should there be secrecy?
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
Touching the lips to imprint,
The very first kiss will taste sweet.
There will be no sleep anymore,
It awakens emotions that lay asleep.
ராத்திரிப் பொழுது
ரகசியம் எதற்கு
நள்ளிரவில் நமக்கு வெண்ணிலவு விளக்கு
ராத்திரிப் பொழுது
ரகசியம் எதற்கு
நள்ளிரவில் நமக்கு வெண்ணிலவு விளக்கு
In the night time,
Why should there be secrecy?
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
In the night time,
Why should there be secrecy?
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
ராஜாதி ராஜன்
ரதம் ஏறும் போது
ராணி இன்றி இங்கே ராஜாங்கம் ஏது
When the king of kings,
Mounts his chariot,
What kingdom exists here without a queen?
ராக் கோழி கூவி
நல் வாழ்த்து கூறும்
நானும் நீயும் கூடும்
நடுச்சாம நேரம்
The night rooster crows,
Extending its best wishes.
When you and I unite,
It is the hour of midnight.
உறவாட இங்கு உருவாகும் ராகம்
A melody takes shape here for making love,
அதிகாலைப் பொழுதில்
அரங்கேற்றம் ஆகும்
And in the early morning hour,
It will make its debut performance.
தாளங்கள் ஒரு போதும்
தவறாதம்மா
The rhythm beats will never,
Miss a beat, my dear.
இரு மேனி இனி என்றும்
தனியாகுமா
Will these two bodies ever,
Become separated in the future?
ராத்திரிப் பொழுது
ரகசியம் எதற்கு
நள்ளிரவில் நமக்கு வெண்ணிலவு விளக்கு
In the night time,
Why should there be secrecy?
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
ராத்திரிப் பொழுது
ரகசியம் எதற்கு
நள்ளிரவில் நமக்கு வெண்ணிலவு விளக்கு
In the night time,
Why should there be secrecy?
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
இதழ் தொட்டுப் பதிக்கும்
முதல் முத்தம் தித்திக்கும்
இனி இல்லை உறக்கம்
உறங்கிடும் உணர்ச்சியை உசுப்பிடும்
Touching the lips to imprint,
The very first kiss will taste sweet.
There will be no sleep anymore,
It awakens emotions that lay asleep.
ராத்திரிப் பொழுது
ரகசியம் எதற்கு
நள்ளிரவில் நமக்கு வெண்ணிலவு விளக்கு
In the night time,
Why should there be secrecy?
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
ராத்திரிப் பொழுது
ரகசியம் எதற்கு
நள்ளிரவில் நமக்கு வெண்ணிலவு விளக்கு
In the night time,
Why should there be secrecy?
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
ஆ.......ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ...
னனனன னனனா
னனனன னனனா
தாரா ரரத் தாரா தரரரரா
தாரா ரரத் தாரா தரரரரா
Aa… aa… aa…aa…
Nananana nananaa
Nananana nananaa
Thaaraa rarat thaaraa thararararaa
Thaaraa rarat thaaraa thararararaa
காற்றோடு சேர்ந்து
கற்பூர வாடை
காதல் பாட்டுப் பாடும் கல்யாண வேளை
Blending with the wind,
Is the fragrance of camphor,
It is the auspicious time of marriage singing love songs.
மார் மீது வண்ண மயில்
வந்து சாயும்
மேலும் கீழும் நூறு
மின்னல்கள் பாயும்
Upon my chest, a colorful peacock,
Comes to lean and rest.
Up and down, a hundred,
Lightnings shoot through.
பதினாறு தாண்டி
பதினேழு வந்தேன்
Crossing sixteen years,
I have reached seventeen.
பசி ஆற நீயும்
பரிமாறு செந்தேன்
To satisfy your hunger,
Serve the sweet honey.
நாள் தோறும் நான் தந்து
நீ வாங்கலாம்
Every day I give and,
You may receive it.
இருந்தலும் போதாமல்
மனம் ஏங்கலாம்
Yet without feeling satisfied,
The heart may yearn for more.
ராத்திரிப் பொழுது
ரகசியம் எதற்கு
நள்ளிரவில் நமக்கு வெண்ணிலவு விளக்கு
In the night time,
Why should there be secrecy?
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
ராத்திரிப் பொழுது
ரகசியம் எதற்கு
நள்ளிரவில் நமக்கு வெண்ணிலவு விளக்கு
In the night time,
Why should there be secrecy?
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
இதழ் தொட்டுப் பதிக்கும்
முதல் முத்தம் தித்திக்கும்
இனி இல்லை உறக்கம்
உறங்கிடும் உணர்ச்சியை உசுப்பிடும்
Touching the lips to imprint,
The very first kiss will taste sweet.
There will be no sleep anymore,
It awakens emotions that lay asleep.
ராத்திரிப் பொழுது
ரகசியம் எதற்கு
நள்ளிரவில் நமக்கு
வெண்ணிலவு விளக்கு
ராத்திரிப் பொழுது
ரகசியம் எதற்கு
நள்ளிரவில் நமக்கு
வெண்ணிலவு விளக்கு
In the night time,
Female: Why should there be secrecy?
Male: In the dark of midnight for us,
Female: The moon is our lamp.
In the night time,
Male: Why should there be secrecy?
Female: In the dark of midnight for us,
Male: The moon is our lamp.
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aa…
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aa…
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aa…
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aa…
Oor thoongum vaelaiyl
At the time when the village slumbers,
Ulaa varum nilaa
The moon strolls across the sky.
Paai podum pon magal
The golden maiden spreads the mat,
Udal thodum nilaa
As the moon caresses her body.
Kaalam thorum thaeindhidaadha
The bright white moon of love,
Kaadhal vennilaa
Which never fades with time.
Koodum podhu kodi inbam
When united, a crore of delights,
Kaanum pen nilaa
The female moon experiences.
Raathiri pozhudhu
In the night time,
Ragasiyam edharkku
Why should there be secrecy?
Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
Raathiri pozhudhu
In the night time,
Ragasiyam edharkku
Why should there be secrecy?
Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
Idhazh thottu padhikkum
Touching the lips to imprint,
Mudhal mutham thitthikkum
The very first kiss will taste sweet.
Ini illai urakkam
There will be no sleep anymore,
Urangidum unarchiyai usuppidum
It awakens emotions that lay asleep.
Raathiri pozhudhu
In the night time,
Ragasiyam edharkku
Why should there be secrecy?
Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
Raathiri pozhudhu
In the night time,
Ragasiyam edharkku
Why should there be secrecy?
Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
Raajaadhi raajan
When the king of kings,
Radham yaerum podhu
Mounts his chariot,
Raani indri ingae raajaangam yedhu
What kingdom exists here without a queen?
Raa kozhi koovi
The night rooster crows,
Nal vaazhthu koorum
Extending its best wishes.
Naanum neeyum koodum
When you and I unite,
Nadu chaama naeram
It is the hour of midnight.
Uravaada ingu uruvaagum raagam
A melody takes shape here for making love,
Adhikaalai pozhudhil
And in the early morning hour,
Arangaetram aagum
It will make its debut performance.
Thaalangal oru podhum
The rhythm beats will never,
Thavaraadhammaa
Miss a beat, my dear.
Iru maeni ini endrum
Will these two bodies ever,
Thaniyaagumaa
Become separated in the future?
Raathiri pozhudhu
In the night time,
Ragasiyam edharkku
Why should there be secrecy?
Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
Raathiri pozhudhu
In the night time,
Ragasiyam edharkku
Why should there be secrecy?
Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
Idhazh thottu padhikkum
Touching the lips to imprint,
Mudhal mutham thitthikkum
The very first kiss will taste sweet.
Ini illai urakkam
There will be no sleep anymore,
Urangidum unarchiyai usuppidum
It awakens emotions that lay asleep.
Raathiri pozhudhu
In the night time,
Ragasiyam edharkku
Why should there be secrecy?
Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
Raathiri pozhudhu
In the night time,
Ragasiyam edharkku
Why should there be secrecy?
Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
Aa… aa… aa…aa…
Aa… aa… aa…aa…
Nananana nananaa
Nananana nananaa
Nananana nananaa
Nananana nananaa
Thaaraa rarat thaaraa thararararaa
Thaaraa rarat thaaraa thararararaa
Thaaraa rarat thaaraa thararararaa
Thaaraa rarat thaaraa thararararaa
Kaatrodu saerndhu
Blending with the wind,
Karpoora vaadai
Is the fragrance of camphor,
Kaadhal paattu paadum kalyaana vaelai
It is the auspicious time of marriage singing love songs.
Maar meedhu vanna mayil
Upon my chest, a colorful peacock,
Vandhu saayum
Comes to lean and rest.
Maelum keezhum nooru
Up and down, a hundred,
Minnalgal paayum
Lightnings shoot through.
Padhinaaru thaandi
Crossing sixteen years,
Padhinaezhu vandhen
I have reached seventeen.
Pasi aara neeyum
To satisfy your hunger,
Parimaaru senthaen
Serve the sweet honey.
Naal thorum naan thandhu
Every day I give and,
Nee vaangalaam
You may receive it.
Irundhaalum podhaamal
Yet without feeling satisfied,
Manam yengalaam
The heart may yearn for more.
Raathiri pozhudhu
In the night time,
Ragasiyam edharkku
Why should there be secrecy?
Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
Raathiri pozhudhu
In the night time,
Ragasiyam edharkku
Why should there be secrecy?
Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku
In the dark of midnight, the moon is our lamp.
Idhazh thottu padhikkum
Touching the lips to imprint,
Mudhal mutham thitthikkum
The very first kiss will taste sweet.
Ini illai urakkam
There will be no sleep anymore,
Urangidum unarchiyai usuppidum
It awakens emotions that lay asleep.
Raathiri pozhudhu
In the night time,
Female :Ragasiyam edharkku
Female: Why should there be secrecy?
Male :Nalliravil namakku
Male: In the dark of midnight for us,
Female :Vennilavu vilakku
Female: The moon is our lamp.
Raathiri pozhudhu
In the night time,
Male :Ragasiyam edharkku
Male: Why should there be secrecy?
Female :Nalliravil namakku
Female: In the dark of midnight for us,
Male :Vennilavu vilakku
Male: The moon is our lamp.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a passionate romantic duet centered around the intimate post-wedding night of a young couple. Lyricist Vaali uses nocturnal visual imagery, comparing the bright moon in the midnight sky to a glowing lamp that illuminates their private world of love. The couple questions the need for secrecy in the dark when their love is pure, natural, and bright enough to lighten up the night. Through poetic metaphors involving music, moonlight, and sweet honey, the song portrays the deep physical and emotional bond shared by the lovers. It describes how slumbering passions are awakened by tender touch, creating a timeless melody of togetherness that promises to endure forever.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaay / Initial Alliteration
“Raathiri pozhudhu / Ragasiyam edharkku”
Repetition of the initial 'R' sound across lines creates a fluid, musical opening rhythm.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nalliravil namakku vennilavu vilakku”
The moonlight ('vennilavu') is directly equated to a lamp ('vilakku') illuminating their intimate space in the middle of the night.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Maelum keezhum nooru minnalgal paayum”
The emotional surge of affection and touch is poetically exaggerated as a hundred lightnings striking up and down.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1994 Tamil romantic drama film 'Senthamizh Selvan' starring Prashanth and Madhoo, this song highlights the poetic expertise of lyricist Vaali in crafting intimate yet elegant romantic songs.
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