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Lyrics & meaning

Rekha Rekha Rekha

From Kaatrukenna Veli · 1982

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singers
Jolly Abraham, P. Susheela
Music director
Sivaji Raja
Movie name
Kaatrukenna Veli
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
7 Mar 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Rekha rekha rekha rekha
Kadhal ennum vaanavillai kandaen
Nee paarththa paarvaiyil
Raja raja raja raja
Vaanavillai pola unthan jaalam
Nee thantha aasaigal
Poopola un maeniyin
Pudhu vaasam mayakkam tharum
Poopola un maeniyin
Pudhu vaasam mayakkam tharum
Pani pola nee thottathum
Pudhithaana vegam varum
Pani pola nee thottathum
Pudhithaana vegam varum
Porkkolangal kandu pannpaadattum
Kaalangal kanigindrathae
Raja raja raja raja
Vaanavillai pola unthan jaalam
Nee thantha aasaigal
Aa…..aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa…
Ilang kaalai pozhuthaagavaa….aa….
Pudhu raaga suvaiyaagavaa….aa….
Ilang kaalai pozhuthaagavaa….aa….
Pudhu raaga suvaiyaagavaa….aa….
Kulirkaala nilavaagavaa….aa….
Kaniyaadum kodiyaagavaa…..aa….
Kulirkaala nilavaagavaa….aa….
Kaniyaadum kodiyaagavaa…..aa….
Un aasaigal kandu
En thevaigal nooraagi
Malar maeni kothikkindrathu
Rekha rekha rekha rekha
Kadhal ennum vaanavillai kandaen
Nee paarththa paarvaiyil
{Raja
Male :Rekha
Female :Raja
Male :Rekha…..} (2)
Rekha, Rekha, Rekha, Rekha,
I saw the rainbow called love
in the look you gave me.
Raja, Raja, Raja, Raja,
your magic is like a rainbow,
and so are the desires you sparked.
Like a flower, your body's
fresh fragrance makes me swoon.
Like a flower, your body's
fresh fragrance makes me swoon.
When you touch me like the cool dew,
a new thrill rushes through me.
When you touch me like the cool dew,
a new thrill rushes through me.
Seeing these golden patterns, let music play,
as the sweet moments ripen.
Raja, Raja, Raja, Raja,
your magic is like a rainbow,
and so are the desires you sparked.
Aa... aaa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
Shall I become the fresh morning dawn?
Shall I become the sweet taste of a new melody?
Shall I become the fresh morning dawn?
Shall I become the sweet taste of a new melody?
Shall I become the winter moon?
Shall I become a vine swaying with fruit?
Shall I become the winter moon?
Shall I become a vine swaying with fruit?
Seeing your desires,
my own needs have multiplied a hundred times,
and my flower-soft body is burning with passion.
Rekha, Rekha, Rekha, Rekha,
I saw the rainbow called love
in the look you gave me.
{ Raja,
Male: Rekha,
Female: Raja,
Male: Rekha... } (2)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a romantic duet expressing intense mutual attraction and romantic wonder. The lover compares the arrival of love to a vibrant rainbow brought forth by a simple glance. Throughout the song, evocative imagery of flowers, morning dew, winter moon, and fresh melodies are used to articulate tender touch and passionate longing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Kadhal ennum vaanavillai kandaen”

'Kadhal ennum vaanavillai' directly compares love to a colorful rainbow.

Simile (Upamai)

“Poopola un maeniyin / Pani pola nee thottathum”

'Poopola' and 'Pani pola' use the comparison marker 'pola' (like) to compare soft skin to a flower and gentle touch to cold dew.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Rekha rekha rekha rekha”

Repetition of names 'Rekha' and 'Raja' creates rhythmic excitement and emotional resonance.

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Trivia

'Kaatrukenna Veli' (1982) features music composed by Sivaji Raja with lyrics authored by the renowned veteran lyricist-producer Panchu Arunachalam.

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