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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
Details
Kaatrukenna Veli1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Rekha rekha rekha rekhaRekha, Rekha, Rekha, Rekha
Kadhal ennum vaanavillai kandaenI saw the rainbow named love
Nee paarththa paarvaiyilIn the glance you cast upon me
Female
Raja raja raja rajaRaja, Raja, Raja, Raja
Vaanavillai pola unthan jaalamYour magic is like a rainbow
Nee thantha aasaigalAlong with the desires you gave me
Male
Poopola un maeniyinLike a flower, your body's
Pudhu vaasam mayakkam tharumNew fragrance brings intoxication
Poopola un maeniyinLike a flower, your body's
Pudhu vaasam mayakkam tharumNew fragrance brings intoxication
Female
Pani pola nee thottathumWhen you touch me like gentle dew
Pudhithaana vegam varumA new excitement and passion arises
Pani pola nee thottathumWhen you touch me like gentle dew
Pudhithaana vegam varumA new excitement and passion arises
Male
Porkkolangal kandu pannpaadattumSeeing golden patterns, let music sing
Kaalangal kanigindrathaeThe time is ripe for love
Female
Raja raja raja rajaRaja, Raja, Raja, Raja
Vaanavillai pola unthan jaalamYour magic is like a rainbow
Nee thantha aasaigalAlong with the desires you gave me
Female
Aa…..aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa…Aa... aaa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
Female
Ilang kaalai pozhuthaagavaa….aa….Shall I become the early morning hour?
Pudhu raaga suvaiyaagavaa….aa….Shall I become the sweet taste of a new melody?
Ilang kaalai pozhuthaagavaa….aa….Shall I become the early morning hour?
Pudhu raaga suvaiyaagavaa….aa….Shall I become the sweet taste of a new melody?
Male
Kulirkaala nilavaagavaa….aa….Shall I become the winter moon?
Kaniyaadum kodiyaagavaa…..aa….Shall I become a fruit-laden creeper vine?
Kulirkaala nilavaagavaa….aa….Shall I become the winter moon?
Kaniyaadum kodiyaagavaa…..aa….Shall I become a fruit-laden creeper vine?
Female
Un aasaigal kanduSeeing your desires
En thevaigal nooraagiMy own needs have multiplied a hundredfold
Malar maeni kothikkindrathuMy flower-like body simmers with passion
Male
Rekha rekha rekha rekhaRekha, Rekha, Rekha, Rekha
Kadhal ennum vaanavillai kandaenI saw the rainbow named love
Nee paarththa paarvaiyilIn the glance you cast upon me
Female
{Raja{Raja
Male :RekhaMale: Rekha
Female :RajaFemale: Raja
Male :Rekha…..} (2)Male: Rekha...} (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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