Silukku Thavani
From Karimedu Karuvayan · 1985
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- K. S. Chithra, Krishna Sundar
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Karimedu Karuvayan1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aaha silukku thaavani… | Aha, the silk half-saree... |
| Kaathula parakkudhu… | Is flying in the wind... |
| Aaha silukku thaavani | Aha, the silk half-saree |
| Kaathula parakkudhu | Is flying in the wind |
| Bathiram bathiram poongodiyae | Be careful, be careful, my tender creeper-like girl |
| Un sirikkum poo mugam | Your smiling flower-like face |
| Manasa izhukkudhu | Pulls my heart |
| Sartthukka sartthukka paingiliyae | Embrace me, embrace me, sweet parrot |
| Male | |
| Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu | The breeze of youth plays its wild dance |
| Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu | The breeze of youth plays its wild dance |
| Indha vishayam therinjukka | Understand this matter |
| Manasa purinjukka | Understand my heart |
| Paathukka paathukka paingiliyae | Take care, take care, sweet parrot |
| Female | |
| Aaha silukku thaavani | Aha, the silk half-saree |
| Kaadhalil parakkudhu | Is flying in love |
| Bathiram bathiram paathukkaiyaa | Be careful, be careful, my dear man |
| Un sirikkum poo mugam | Your smiling flower-like face |
| Manasa izhukkudhu | Pulls my heart |
| Seekkiram seekkiram serthukkaiyaa | Quickly, quickly embrace me |
| Female | |
| Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu | The breeze of youth plays its wild dance |
| Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu | The breeze of youth plays its wild dance |
| Indha vishayam therinjukka | Understand this matter |
| Manasa purinjukka | Understand my heart |
| Paathukka paathukka paathukkaiyaa | Take care, take care, my dear man |
| Male | |
| Aaha silukku thaavani… | Aha, the silk half-saree... |
| Kaathula parakkudhu… | Is flying in the wind... |
| Aaha silukku thaavani | Aha, the silk half-saree |
| Kaathula parakkudhu | Is flying in the wind |
| Bathiram bathiram poongodiyae | Be careful, be careful, my tender creeper-like girl |
| Un sirikkum poo mugam | Your smiling flower-like face |
| Manasa izhukkudhu | Pulls my heart |
| Sartthukka sartthukka paingiliyae | Embrace me, embrace me, sweet parrot |
| Female | |
| Mullai chendu nogaama | Without hurting the jasmine bouquet |
| Mutham thandhaal aagaadho | Wouldn't it be fine if you gave a kiss? |
| O alli thandu vaadaama | Oh, without letting the lily stem wither |
| Alli kolla koodaadho | Shouldn't you gather me in your arms? |
| Male | |
| Kanni thaenai unna thaanae | To taste the maiden nectar |
| Kaadhal vandu vandhadhu | The beetle of love has arrived |
| Allum podhu nenjukkullae | When embracing, inside the heart |
| Aasai vellam pongudhu | A flood of desire overflows |
| Female | |
| Anaikkum velaiyil | At the time of embracing |
| Thudikkum nenjinil | In the throbbing heart |
| Aayiram minnalgal minnudhaiyaa | A thousand lightning strikes flash, sir |
| Idhu yen endru puriyala | I don't understand why this is happening |
| Manmadhan roobamo | Is it Cupid's form? |
| Mangaiyin kannukku theriyalaiyae | Isn't it visible to the maiden's eyes? |
| Male | |
| Aaha silukku thaavani… | Aha, the silk half-saree... |
| Kaathula parakkudhu… | Is flying in the wind... |
| Aaha silukku thaavani | Aha, the silk half-saree |
| Kaathula parakkudhu | Is flying in the wind |
| Bathiram bathiram poongodiyae | Be careful, be careful, my tender creeper-like girl |
| Un sirikkum poo mugam | Your smiling flower-like face |
| Manasa izhukkudhu | Pulls my heart |
| Sartthukka sartthukka paingiliyae | Embrace me, embrace me, sweet parrot |
| Female | |
| Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu | The breeze of youth plays its wild dance |
| Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu | The breeze of youth plays its wild dance |
| Male :Indha vishayam therinjukka | Male: Understand this matter |
| Manasa purinjukka | Understand my heart |
| Paathukka paathukka paingiliyae | Take care, take care, sweet parrot |
| Female | |
| Aaha silukku thaavani | Aha, the silk half-saree |
| Kaadhalil parakkudhu | Is flying in love |
| Bathiram bathiram paathukkaiyaa | Be careful, be careful, my dear man |
| Un sirikkum poo mugam | Your smiling flower-like face |
| Manasa izhukkudhu | Pulls my heart |
| Seekkiram seekkiram serthukkaiyaa | Quickly, quickly embrace me |
| Male | |
| Koondhal ennum paai podu | Spread the mat of your long hair |
| Aasai nenjil poo podu | Place flowers of desire in the heart |
| Dhegam rendu seraadhu | Until two bodies unite |
| Vegam ingu theeraadhu | This passion here will not subside |
| Female | |
| Vegam nenjil pongum podhu | When passion surges in the heart |
| Innum enna thaamadham | Why any further delay? |
| Undhan tholil naanum ingae | On your shoulders, I too here |
| Aadalaamo thoranam | Shall we dance like festive garlands? |
| Male | |
| Maamara kili onnu | A parrot on the mango tree |
| Azhaikkudhu azhaikkudhu | Calls out, calls out |
| Maamana thedudhu maamayilae | Searches for her uncle, my grand peacock |
| Adhu paadum paattukku aattam podudhu | Dancing to the song it sings |
| Thaalatha theduthu poonguyilae | Searching for the rhythm, my flower cuckoo |
| Female | |
| Aaha silukku thaavani | Aha, the silk half-saree |
| Kaadhalil parakkudhu | Is flying in love |
| Bathiram bathiram paathukkaiyaa | Be careful, be careful, my dear man |
| Un sirikkum poo mugam | Your smiling flower-like face |
| Manasa izhukkudhu | Pulls my heart |
| Seekkiram seekkiram serthukkaiyaa | Quickly, quickly embrace me |
| Male | |
| Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu | The breeze of youth plays its wild dance |
| Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu | The breeze of youth plays its wild dance |
| Female :Indha vishayam therinjukka | Female: Understand this matter |
| Manasa purinjukka | Understand my heart |
| Paathukka paathukka paathukkaiyaa | Take care, take care, my dear man |
ஆஹ சிலுக்கு தாவணி
காத்துல பறக்குது
Aha, the silk half-saree...
Is flying in the wind...
Aha, the silk half-saree
Is flying in the wind
Be careful, be careful, my tender creeper-like girl
Your smiling flower-like face
Pulls my heart
Embrace me, embrace me, sweet parrot
ஆஹ சிலுக்கு தாவணி
காத்துல பறக்குது
பத்திரம் பத்திரம் பூங்கொடியே
உன் சிரிக்கும் பூ முகம்
மனச இழுக்குது
சேர்த்துக்க சேர்த்துக்க
பைங்கிளியே
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
Understand this matter
Understand my heart
Take care, take care, sweet parrot
வாலிபக் காத்து ஆடுது கூத்து
வாலிபக் காத்து ஆடுது கூத்து
இந்த விஷயம் தெரிஞ்சுக்க
மனச புரிஞ்சுக்க
பார்த்துக்க பார்த்துக்க
பைங்கிளியே
Aha, the silk half-saree
Is flying in love
Be careful, be careful, my dear man
Your smiling flower-like face
Pulls my heart
Quickly, quickly embrace me
ஆஹ சிலுக்கு தாவணி
காதலில் பறக்குது
பத்திரம் பத்திரம் பார்த்துகையா
உன் சிரிக்கும் பூ முகம்
மனச இழுக்குது
சீக்கிரம் சீக்கிரம் சேர்த்துக்கையா
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
Understand this matter
Understand my heart
Take care, take care, my dear man
வாலிபக் காத்து ஆடுது கூத்து
வாலிபக் காத்து ஆடுது கூத்து
இந்த விஷயம் தெரிஞ்சுக்க
மனச புரிஞ்சுக்க
பார்த்துக்க பார்த்துக்க
பார்த்துகையா
Aha, the silk half-saree...
Is flying in the wind...
Aha, the silk half-saree
Is flying in the wind
Be careful, be careful, my tender creeper-like girl
Your smiling flower-like face
Pulls my heart
Embrace me, embrace me, sweet parrot
ஆஹ சிலுக்கு தாவணி
காத்துல பறக்குது
பத்திரம் பத்திரம் பூங்கொடியே
உன் சிரிக்கும் பூ முகம்
மனச இழுக்குது
சேர்த்துக்க சேர்த்துக்க
பைங்கிளியே
Without hurting the jasmine bouquet
Wouldn't it be fine if you gave a kiss?
Oh, without letting the lily stem wither
Shouldn't you gather me in your arms?
முல்லைச் செண்டு நோகாம
முத்தம் தந்தால் ஆகாது
ஓ அல்லித் தண்டு வாடாம
அள்ளிக் கொள்ளக் கூடாது
To taste the maiden nectar
The beetle of love has arrived
When embracing, inside the heart
A flood of desire overflows
கன்னித் தேனை
உண்ணத்தானே
காதல் வண்டு வந்தது
அள்ளும் போது நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே
ஆசை வெள்ளம் பொங்குது
At the time of embracing
In the throbbing heart
A thousand lightning strikes flash, sir
I don't understand why this is happening
Is it Cupid's form?
Isn't it visible to the maiden's eyes?
அணைக்கும் வேளையில்
துடிக்கும் நெஞ்சினில்
ஆயிரம் மின்னல்கள் மின்னுதையா
இது ஏன் என்று புரியல
மன்மதன் ரூபமோ
மங்கையின் கண்ணுக்குத்
தெரியலையே
Aha, the silk half-saree...
Is flying in the wind...
Aha, the silk half-saree
Is flying in the wind
Be careful, be careful, my tender creeper-like girl
Your smiling flower-like face
Pulls my heart
Embrace me, embrace me, sweet parrot
ஆஹ சிலுக்கு தாவணி
காத்துல பறக்குது
பத்திரம் பத்திரம் பூங்கொடியே
உன் சிரிக்கும் பூ முகம்
மனச இழுக்குது
சேர்த்துக்க சேர்த்துக்க
பைங்கிளியே
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
Male: Understand this matter
Understand my heart
Take care, take care, sweet parrot
வாலிபக் காத்து ஆடுது கூத்து
வாலிபக் காத்து ஆடுது கூத்து
இந்த விஷயம் தெரிஞ்சுக்க
மனச புரிஞ்சுக்க
பார்த்துக்க பார்த்துக்க
பைங்கிளியே
Aha, the silk half-saree
Is flying in love
Be careful, be careful, my dear man
Your smiling flower-like face
Pulls my heart
Quickly, quickly embrace me
ஆஹ சிலுக்கு தாவணி
காதலில் பறக்குது
பத்திரம் பத்திரம் பார்த்துகையா
உன் சிரிக்கும் பூ முகம்
மனச இழுக்குது
சீக்கிரம் சீக்கிரம் சேர்த்துக்கையா
Spread the mat of your long hair
Place flowers of desire in the heart
Until two bodies unite
This passion here will not subside
கூந்தல் என்னும் பாய் போடு
ஆசை நெஞ்சில் பூப் போடு
தேகம் ரெண்டும் சேராது
வேகம் இங்கே தீராது
When passion surges in the heart
Why any further delay?
On your shoulders, I too here
Shall we dance like festive garlands?
வேகம் நெஞ்சில்
பொங்கும் போது
இன்னும் என்ன தாமதம்
உந்தன் தோளில் நானும் இங்கே
ஆடலாமோ தோரணம்
A parrot on the mango tree
Calls out, calls out
Searches for her uncle, my grand peacock
Dancing to the song it sings
Searching for the rhythm, my flower cuckoo
மாமரக் கிளி ஒண்ணு
அழைக்குது அழைக்குது
மாமனத் தேடுது மாமயிலே
அது பாடும் பாட்டுக்கு
ஆட்டம் போடுது
தாளத்தத் தேடுது பூங்குயிலே
Aha, the silk half-saree
Is flying in love
Be careful, be careful, my dear man
Your smiling flower-like face
Pulls my heart
Quickly, quickly embrace me
ஆஹ சிலுக்கு தாவணி
காதலில் பறக்குது
பத்திரம் பத்திரம் பார்த்துகையா
உன் சிரிக்கும் பூ முகம்
மனச இழுக்குது
சீக்கிரம் சீக்கிரம் சேர்த்துக்கையா
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
Female: Understand this matter
Understand my heart
Take care, take care, my dear man
வாலிபக் காத்து ஆடுது கூத்து
வாலிபக் காத்து ஆடுது கூத்து
இந்த விஷயம் தெரிஞ்சுக்க
மனச புரிஞ்சுக்க
பார்த்துக்க பார்த்துக்க
பார்த்துகையா
லலலாலா லல்லா
லலலா லால்லல லால்லல லலலா
லலலாலா லல்லா
லலலா லால்லல லால்லல லலலா
Aaha silukku thaavani…
Aha, the silk half-saree...
Kaathula parakkudhu…
Is flying in the wind...
Aaha silukku thaavani
Aha, the silk half-saree
Kaathula parakkudhu
Is flying in the wind
Bathiram bathiram poongodiyae
Be careful, be careful, my tender creeper-like girl
Un sirikkum poo mugam
Your smiling flower-like face
Manasa izhukkudhu
Pulls my heart
Sartthukka sartthukka paingiliyae
Embrace me, embrace me, sweet parrot
Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
Indha vishayam therinjukka
Understand this matter
Manasa purinjukka
Understand my heart
Paathukka paathukka paingiliyae
Take care, take care, sweet parrot
Aaha silukku thaavani
Aha, the silk half-saree
Kaadhalil parakkudhu
Is flying in love
Bathiram bathiram paathukkaiyaa
Be careful, be careful, my dear man
Un sirikkum poo mugam
Your smiling flower-like face
Manasa izhukkudhu
Pulls my heart
Seekkiram seekkiram serthukkaiyaa
Quickly, quickly embrace me
Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
Indha vishayam therinjukka
Understand this matter
Manasa purinjukka
Understand my heart
Paathukka paathukka paathukkaiyaa
Take care, take care, my dear man
Aaha silukku thaavani…
Aha, the silk half-saree...
Kaathula parakkudhu…
Is flying in the wind...
Aaha silukku thaavani
Aha, the silk half-saree
Kaathula parakkudhu
Is flying in the wind
Bathiram bathiram poongodiyae
Be careful, be careful, my tender creeper-like girl
Un sirikkum poo mugam
Your smiling flower-like face
Manasa izhukkudhu
Pulls my heart
Sartthukka sartthukka paingiliyae
Embrace me, embrace me, sweet parrot
Mullai chendu nogaama
Without hurting the jasmine bouquet
Mutham thandhaal aagaadho
Wouldn't it be fine if you gave a kiss?
O alli thandu vaadaama
Oh, without letting the lily stem wither
Alli kolla koodaadho
Shouldn't you gather me in your arms?
Kanni thaenai unna thaanae
To taste the maiden nectar
Kaadhal vandu vandhadhu
The beetle of love has arrived
Allum podhu nenjukkullae
When embracing, inside the heart
Aasai vellam pongudhu
A flood of desire overflows
Anaikkum velaiyil
At the time of embracing
Thudikkum nenjinil
In the throbbing heart
Aayiram minnalgal minnudhaiyaa
A thousand lightning strikes flash, sir
Idhu yen endru puriyala
I don't understand why this is happening
Manmadhan roobamo
Is it Cupid's form?
Mangaiyin kannukku theriyalaiyae
Isn't it visible to the maiden's eyes?
Aaha silukku thaavani…
Aha, the silk half-saree...
Kaathula parakkudhu…
Is flying in the wind...
Aaha silukku thaavani
Aha, the silk half-saree
Kaathula parakkudhu
Is flying in the wind
Bathiram bathiram poongodiyae
Be careful, be careful, my tender creeper-like girl
Un sirikkum poo mugam
Your smiling flower-like face
Manasa izhukkudhu
Pulls my heart
Sartthukka sartthukka paingiliyae
Embrace me, embrace me, sweet parrot
Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
Male :Indha vishayam therinjukka
Male: Understand this matter
Manasa purinjukka
Understand my heart
Paathukka paathukka paingiliyae
Take care, take care, sweet parrot
Aaha silukku thaavani
Aha, the silk half-saree
Kaadhalil parakkudhu
Is flying in love
Bathiram bathiram paathukkaiyaa
Be careful, be careful, my dear man
Un sirikkum poo mugam
Your smiling flower-like face
Manasa izhukkudhu
Pulls my heart
Seekkiram seekkiram serthukkaiyaa
Quickly, quickly embrace me
Koondhal ennum paai podu
Spread the mat of your long hair
Aasai nenjil poo podu
Place flowers of desire in the heart
Dhegam rendu seraadhu
Until two bodies unite
Vegam ingu theeraadhu
This passion here will not subside
Vegam nenjil pongum podhu
When passion surges in the heart
Innum enna thaamadham
Why any further delay?
Undhan tholil naanum ingae
On your shoulders, I too here
Aadalaamo thoranam
Shall we dance like festive garlands?
Maamara kili onnu
A parrot on the mango tree
Azhaikkudhu azhaikkudhu
Calls out, calls out
Maamana thedudhu maamayilae
Searches for her uncle, my grand peacock
Adhu paadum paattukku aattam podudhu
Dancing to the song it sings
Thaalatha theduthu poonguyilae
Searching for the rhythm, my flower cuckoo
Aaha silukku thaavani
Aha, the silk half-saree
Kaadhalil parakkudhu
Is flying in love
Bathiram bathiram paathukkaiyaa
Be careful, be careful, my dear man
Un sirikkum poo mugam
Your smiling flower-like face
Manasa izhukkudhu
Pulls my heart
Seekkiram seekkiram serthukkaiyaa
Quickly, quickly embrace me
Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
Vaaliba kaathu aadudhu koothu
The breeze of youth plays its wild dance
Female :Indha vishayam therinjukka
Female: Understand this matter
Manasa purinjukka
Understand my heart
Paathukka paathukka paathukkaiyaa
Take care, take care, my dear man
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Karimedu Karuvayan' (1985) is a vibrant and romantic folk duet between young lovers expressing their deep attraction and romantic playful banter. The lyricist Muthulingam uses pastoral and natural metaphors—such as flying silk sarees, birds, flowers, and gentle breezes—to depict the blossoming passion and eagerness of youth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Bathiram bathiram poongodiyae”
Words like 'Bathiram bathiram' and 'Seekkiram seekkiram' are repeated back-to-back to add rhythmic weight and express urgency/affection.
Uvamaani / Metaphor (Personification & Nature Metaphors)
“Sartthukka sartthukka paingiliyae”
Refers to the woman as 'poongodi' (flowering vine) and 'paingili' (green parrot), comparing her qualities to delicate elements of nature.
Rhyme (Edugai)
“Dhegam rendu seraadhu / Vegam ingu theeraadhu”
Second-letter rhyming across lines such as 'Koondhal' and 'Aasai' or 'Dhegam' and 'Vegam' creates melodic symmetry.
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Trivia
The song features lyrics by the acclaimed Tamil poet and lyricist Muthulingam. Karimedu Karuvayan is an action-drama film released in 1985, starring Vijayakanth and Nalini.
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