Rekkai Mulaithen
From Sundarapandian · 2012
- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- G. V. Prakash Kumar, Shreya Ghoshal
- Music director
- N. R. Raghunanthan
- Details
- Sundarapandian2012
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Rekkai mulaithen rekkai mulaithen | I sprouted wings, I sprouted wings |
| Unai udan vaa endru | To ask you to come along |
| Vaanam yera azhaithen | I invited you to climb the sky |
| Male | |
| Thappi tholaindhae | To escape and get lost |
| Poga thudithaai | You yearned to go |
| Udan yaarum illaadha | With no one else around |
| Dhesam thedi pidithen | I found a country |
| Male | |
| Enakena padhukiya kanavugal | The dreams I had stashed away for myself |
| Mudhanmurai tharaivittu parakudhu unnalae | Are taking flight off the ground for the first time because of you |
| Unakena sedhukiya ninaivugal | The memories carved just for you |
| Mudhanmurai uyir vandhu thudikudhu unnalae | Are coming to life and throbbing for the first time because of you |
| Female | |
| Ethanai vegam sendraalum | No matter how fast we go |
| Nirpadhaai thondrum unnalae | It feels like standing still because of you |
| Ethanai pakkam vandhaalum | No matter how close you come |
| Vekkamae illai unnalae | There is no shyness because of you |
| Male | |
| Kangalil minnidum kaadhalai naan | The love shining in the eyes, I |
| Andrae kanden orumurai | Saw it once back then |
| Nenjil thenai paaichida adhai | To pour honey into the heart |
| Neeyae sonnaai marumurai | You yourself said it again |
| Female | |
| Rekkai virithen rekkai virithen | I spread my wings, I spread my wings |
| Enai udan vaa endru | Asking me to come along |
| Vaanam yera azhaithaai | You invited me to climb the sky |
| Female | |
| Thappi tholaindhae | To escape and get lost |
| Poga thudithen | I yearned to go |
| Udan yaarum illaadha | With no one else around |
| Dhesam thedi pidithaai | You found a country |
| Male | |
| Pagalilae suvarai verithen | I stared at the wall during the day |
| Theruvilae thaniyae sirithen | I laughed alone on the street |
| Kazhandradhaai perum eduthen ellam unnalae | I earned the reputation of being crazy, all because of you |
| Female | |
| Iravilae thookam tholaithen | I lost sleep at night |
| Padukaiyai sutri azhaindhen | I wandered around the bed |
| Vagupilae thoongi vazhindhen ellam unnalae | I dozed off in class, all because of you |
| Male | |
| Kattam potta ondraa | Is it the checked shirt? |
| Illai kodu potta ondraa | Or the striped shirt? |
| Endha sattai poda ena | Which shirt should I wear? |
| Muttikonden unnalae | I confused myself because of you |
| Female | |
| Pachai vanna pottaa illai | Green bindi or |
| Manjal vanna pottaa | Yellow bindi? |
| Netri melae rendu naan | On my forehead, two of them I |
| Ottikonden unnalae | Stuck on because of you |
| Male | |
| Kangalil minnidum kaadhalai naan | The love shining in the eyes, I |
| Andrae kanden orumurai | Saw it once back then |
| Nenjil thenai paaichida adhai | To pour honey into the heart |
| Neeyae sonnaai marumurai | You yourself said it again |
| Female | |
| Kavithaigal kirukida vendaam | No need to scribble poems |
| Kasakiyum erindhida vendaam | No need to crumple and throw them away |
| Erindhathai meendum pirithu sirithida vendaamae | No need to open up what was thrown and laugh again |
| Male | |
| Kaatrilae mutham vendaam | No need for kisses in the air |
| Vaarthaiyil artham vendaam | No need for meaning in words |
| Sutrilum satham podum | Making noise all around |
| Ethum vendaamae | Nothing at all is needed |
| Female | |
| Saalai ora theneer adhu | That roadside tea |
| Koppai rendil vendaam | Not in two cups anymore |
| Perundherum podhum ini | When getting on a bus now |
| Ticket rendu vendaamae | Two tickets are no longer needed |
| Male | |
| Paarai melae eri nam | Climbing on top of rocks |
| Perai theeta vendaam | No need to engrave our names |
| Ellai konjam meera ini | To cross limits a little now |
| Acham edhum vendaamae | No fear is needed anymore |
| Female | |
| Kangalil minnidum kaadhalai nee | The love shining in the eyes, you |
| Andrae kandaai orumurai | Saw it once back then |
| Nenjil thenai paaichida adhai | To pour honey into the heart |
| Naanae sonnen marumurai | I myself said it again |
| Male | |
| Rekkai mulaithen rekkai mulaithen | I sprouted wings, I sprouted wings |
| Unai udan vaa endru | To ask you to come along |
| Vaanam yera azhaithen | I invited you to climb the sky |
| Female | |
| Thappi tholaindhae | To escape and get lost |
| Poga thudithen | I yearned to go |
| Udan yaarum illaadha | With no one else around |
| Dhesam thedi pidithaai | You found a country |
| Male | |
| Ini ini thanithani uzhaginil | From now on, in separate worlds |
| Iruvarum uzhavidum nilaiyae vendaamae | A state where both wander separately is not needed |
| Female | |
| Ini ini manadhinil thekida | From now on, storing up in the heart |
| Kaadhal undaakidum valiyae vendaamae | The pain caused by love is not needed |
| Male | |
| Ora kan paarvai vendaamae | Side-glances are not needed |
| Oradi thooram vendaamae | A distance of one step is not needed |
| Female | |
| Maaridum neram vendaamae | Changing times are not needed |
| Oorilae yaarum vendaamae | No one else in the town is needed |
| Male | |
| Kangalil minnidum kaadhalai naan | The love shining in the eyes, I |
| Andrae kanden orumurai | Saw it once back then |
| Female | |
| Nenjil thenai paaichida adhai | To pour honey into the heart |
| Naanae sonnen marumurai | I myself said it again |
ரெக்கை முளைத்தேன்
ரெக்கை முளைத்தேன்
உனை உடன் வா என்று
வானம் ஏற அழைத்தேன்
I sprouted wings, I sprouted wings
To ask you to come along
I invited you to climb the sky
தப்பித் தொலைந்தே
போகத் துடித்தாய் உடன்
யாரும் இல்லாத தேசம்
தேடிப் பிடித்தேன்
To escape and get lost
You yearned to go
With no one else around
I found a country
எனக்கென பதுக்கிய
கனவுகள் முதன்முறை
தரைவிட்டுப் பறக்குது
உன்னாலே உனக்கென
செதுக்கிய நினைவுகள்
முதன்முறை உயிா் வந்து
துடிக்குது உன்னாலே
The dreams I had stashed away for myself
Are taking flight off the ground for the first time because of you
The memories carved just for you
Are coming to life and throbbing for the first time because of you
எத்தனை வேகம் சென்றாலும்
நிற்பதாய் தோன்றும் உன்னாலே
எத்தனை பக்கம் வந்தாலும்
வெட்கமே இல்லை உன்னாலே
No matter how fast we go
It feels like standing still because of you
No matter how close you come
There is no shyness because of you
கண்களில் மின்னிடும்
காதலை நான் அன்றே கண்டேன்
ஒருமுறை நெஞ்சில் தேனை
பாய்ச்சிட அதை நீயே சொன்னாய்
மறுமுறை
The love shining in the eyes, I
Saw it once back then
To pour honey into the heart
You yourself said it again
ரெக்கை விாித்தேன்
ரெக்கை விாித்தேன்
எனை உடன் வா என்று
வானம் ஏற அழைத்தாய்
I spread my wings, I spread my wings
Asking me to come along
You invited me to climb the sky
தப்பித் தொலைந்தே
போகத் துடித்தேன் உடன்
யாரும் இல்லாத தேசம்
தேடிப் பிடித்தாய்
To escape and get lost
I yearned to go
With no one else around
You found a country
பகலிலே சுவரை
வெறித்தேன் தெருவிலே
தனியே சிாித்தேன் கழன்றதாய்
பேரும் எடுத்தேன் எல்லாம் உன்னாலே
I stared at the wall during the day
I laughed alone on the street
I earned the reputation of being crazy, all because of you
இரவிலே தூக்கம்
தொலைத்தேன் படுக்கையை
சுற்றி அலைந்தேன் வகுப்பிலே
தூங்கி வழிந்தேன் எல்லாம் உன்னாலே
I lost sleep at night
I wandered around the bed
I dozed off in class, all because of you
கட்டம் போட்ட
ஒன்றா இல்லை கோடு
போட்ட ஒன்றா எந்தச்
சட்டைப் போட என
முட்டிக்கொண்டேன் உன்னாலே
Is it the checked shirt?
Or the striped shirt?
Which shirt should I wear?
I confused myself because of you
பச்சை வண்ணப்
பொட்டா இல்லை மஞ்சள்
வண்ணப் பொட்டா நெற்றி
மேலே ரெண்டு நான்
ஒட்டிக்கொண்டேன் உன்னாலே
Green bindi or
Yellow bindi?
On my forehead, two of them I
Stuck on because of you
கண்களில் மின்னிடும்
காதலை நான் அன்றே கண்டேன்
ஒருமுறை நெஞ்சில் தேனை
பாய்ச்சிட அதை நீயே சொன்னாய்
மறுமுறை
The love shining in the eyes, I
Saw it once back then
To pour honey into the heart
You yourself said it again
கவிதைகள் கிறுக்கிட
வேண்டாம் கசக்கியும் எறிந்திட
வேண்டாம் எறிந்ததை மீண்டும்
பிாித்து சிாித்திட வேண்டாமே
No need to scribble poems
No need to crumple and throw them away
No need to open up what was thrown and laugh again
காற்றிலே முத்தம்
வேண்டாம் வாா்த்தையில்
அா்த்தம் வேண்டாம் சுற்றிலும்
சத்தம் போடும் ஏதும் வேண்டாமே
No need for kisses in the air
No need for meaning in words
Making noise all around
Nothing at all is needed
சாலை ஓரத் தேநீா்
அது கோப்பை ரெண்டில்
வேண்டாம் பேருந்தேறும்
போதும் இனி டிக்கெட்
ரெண்டு வேண்டாமே
That roadside tea
Not in two cups anymore
When getting on a bus now
Two tickets are no longer needed
பாறை மேலே ஏறி
நம் பேரைத் தீட்ட வேண்டாம்
எல்லை கொஞ்சம் மீற இனி
அச்சம் ஏதும் வேண்டாமே
Climbing on top of rocks
No need to engrave our names
To cross limits a little now
No fear is needed anymore
கண்களில் மின்னிடும்
காதலை நீ அன்றே கண்டாய்
ஒருமுறை நெஞ்சில் தேனை
பாய்ச்சிட அதை நானே
சொன்னேன் மறுமுறை
The love shining in the eyes, you
Saw it once back then
To pour honey into the heart
I myself said it again
ரெக்கை முளைத்தேன்
ரெக்கை முளைத்தேன்
உனை உடன் வா என்று
வானம் ஏற அழைத்தேன்
I sprouted wings, I sprouted wings
To ask you to come along
I invited you to climb the sky
தப்பித் தொலைந்தே
போகத் துடித்தேன் உடன்
யாரும் இல்லாத தேசம்
தேடிப் பிடித்தாய்
To escape and get lost
I yearned to go
With no one else around
You found a country
இனி இனி தனித்தனி
உலகினில் இருவரும் உலவிடும்
நிலையே வேண்டாமே
From now on, in separate worlds
A state where both wander separately is not needed
இனி இனி மனதினில்
தேக்கிட காதல் உண்டாக்கிடும்
வலியே வேண்டாமே
From now on, storing up in the heart
The pain caused by love is not needed
ஓரக் கண் பாா்வை
வேண்டாமே ஓரடி தூரம்
வேண்டாமே
Side-glances are not needed
A distance of one step is not needed
மாறிடும் நேரம்
வேண்டாமே ஊாிலே
யாரும் வேண்டாமே
Changing times are not needed
No one else in the town is needed
கண்களில் மின்னிடும்
காதலை நான் அன்றே கண்டேன்
ஒருமுறை
The love shining in the eyes, I
Saw it once back then
நெஞ்சில் தேனை
பாய்ச்சிட அதை நானே
சொன்னேன் மறுமுறை
To pour honey into the heart
I myself said it again
Rekkai mulaithen rekkai mulaithen
I sprouted wings, I sprouted wings
Unai udan vaa endru
To ask you to come along
Vaanam yera azhaithen
I invited you to climb the sky
Thappi tholaindhae
To escape and get lost
Poga thudithaai
You yearned to go
Udan yaarum illaadha
With no one else around
Dhesam thedi pidithen
I found a country
Enakena padhukiya kanavugal
The dreams I had stashed away for myself
Mudhanmurai tharaivittu parakudhu unnalae
Are taking flight off the ground for the first time because of you
Unakena sedhukiya ninaivugal
The memories carved just for you
Mudhanmurai uyir vandhu thudikudhu unnalae
Are coming to life and throbbing for the first time because of you
Ethanai vegam sendraalum
No matter how fast we go
Nirpadhaai thondrum unnalae
It feels like standing still because of you
Ethanai pakkam vandhaalum
No matter how close you come
Vekkamae illai unnalae
There is no shyness because of you
Kangalil minnidum kaadhalai naan
The love shining in the eyes, I
Andrae kanden orumurai
Saw it once back then
Nenjil thenai paaichida adhai
To pour honey into the heart
Neeyae sonnaai marumurai
You yourself said it again
Rekkai virithen rekkai virithen
I spread my wings, I spread my wings
Enai udan vaa endru
Asking me to come along
Vaanam yera azhaithaai
You invited me to climb the sky
Thappi tholaindhae
To escape and get lost
Poga thudithen
I yearned to go
Udan yaarum illaadha
With no one else around
Dhesam thedi pidithaai
You found a country
Pagalilae suvarai verithen
I stared at the wall during the day
Theruvilae thaniyae sirithen
I laughed alone on the street
Kazhandradhaai perum eduthen ellam unnalae
I earned the reputation of being crazy, all because of you
Iravilae thookam tholaithen
I lost sleep at night
Padukaiyai sutri azhaindhen
I wandered around the bed
Vagupilae thoongi vazhindhen ellam unnalae
I dozed off in class, all because of you
Kattam potta ondraa
Is it the checked shirt?
Illai kodu potta ondraa
Or the striped shirt?
Endha sattai poda ena
Which shirt should I wear?
Muttikonden unnalae
I confused myself because of you
Pachai vanna pottaa illai
Green bindi or
Manjal vanna pottaa
Yellow bindi?
Netri melae rendu naan
On my forehead, two of them I
Ottikonden unnalae
Stuck on because of you
Kangalil minnidum kaadhalai naan
The love shining in the eyes, I
Andrae kanden orumurai
Saw it once back then
Nenjil thenai paaichida adhai
To pour honey into the heart
Neeyae sonnaai marumurai
You yourself said it again
Kavithaigal kirukida vendaam
No need to scribble poems
Kasakiyum erindhida vendaam
No need to crumple and throw them away
Erindhathai meendum pirithu sirithida vendaamae
No need to open up what was thrown and laugh again
Kaatrilae mutham vendaam
No need for kisses in the air
Vaarthaiyil artham vendaam
No need for meaning in words
Sutrilum satham podum
Making noise all around
Ethum vendaamae
Nothing at all is needed
Saalai ora theneer adhu
That roadside tea
Koppai rendil vendaam
Not in two cups anymore
Perundherum podhum ini
When getting on a bus now
Ticket rendu vendaamae
Two tickets are no longer needed
Paarai melae eri nam
Climbing on top of rocks
Perai theeta vendaam
No need to engrave our names
Ellai konjam meera ini
To cross limits a little now
Acham edhum vendaamae
No fear is needed anymore
Kangalil minnidum kaadhalai nee
The love shining in the eyes, you
Andrae kandaai orumurai
Saw it once back then
Nenjil thenai paaichida adhai
To pour honey into the heart
Naanae sonnen marumurai
I myself said it again
Rekkai mulaithen rekkai mulaithen
I sprouted wings, I sprouted wings
Unai udan vaa endru
To ask you to come along
Vaanam yera azhaithen
I invited you to climb the sky
Thappi tholaindhae
To escape and get lost
Poga thudithen
I yearned to go
Udan yaarum illaadha
With no one else around
Dhesam thedi pidithaai
You found a country
Ini ini thanithani uzhaginil
From now on, in separate worlds
Iruvarum uzhavidum nilaiyae vendaamae
A state where both wander separately is not needed
Ini ini manadhinil thekida
From now on, storing up in the heart
Kaadhal undaakidum valiyae vendaamae
The pain caused by love is not needed
Ora kan paarvai vendaamae
Side-glances are not needed
Oradi thooram vendaamae
A distance of one step is not needed
Maaridum neram vendaamae
Changing times are not needed
Oorilae yaarum vendaamae
No one else in the town is needed
Kangalil minnidum kaadhalai naan
The love shining in the eyes, I
Andrae kanden orumurai
Saw it once back then
Nenjil thenai paaichida adhai
To pour honey into the heart
Naanae sonnen marumurai
I myself said it again
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Rekkai Mulaithen (I Sprouted Wings) is a joyful romantic duet celebrating the carefree euphoria of falling in love. The lovers describe love as a weightless experience, as if they sprouted wings to escape together to a quiet world of their own. They share playful anecdotes about their day-to-day obsession with each other—staring at walls, laughing alone, struggling to pick outfits, or dozing off in class.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Rekkai mulaithen rekkai mulaithen”
Sprouting wings ('Rekkai mulaithen') metaphorically represents the feeling of freedom, levitation, and intense happiness brought by love.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Rekkai mulaithen rekkai mulaithen”
The phrase is repeated consecutively to emphasize the excitement and intensity of the emotion.
Visual Imagery
“Pachai vanna pottaa illai / Manjal vanna pottaa”
Vivid depictions of everyday dilemmas and actions caused by love, such as choosing between checked or striped shirts and multiple colors of bindis.
Hyperbole
“Mudhanmurai tharaivittu parakudhu unnalae”
Exaggeration of abstract concepts like dreams taking physical flight off the ground.
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Trivia
Rekkai Mulaithen was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan for the 2012 Tamil rural drama 'Sundarapandian', starring M. Sasikumar and Lakshmi Menon. Written by Madhan Karky and rendered by Haricharan and Vandana Srinivasan, the song became a major chartbuster known for its youthful, catchy lyrics and sweet melody.
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