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Lyrics & meaning

Singakutti Naanadi

From Moodu Manthiram · 1989

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Manjula
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Moodu Manthiram
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
22 May 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa…..Sshhaa…
Sevaazhai poopolae sevaththa ponnu ingirukka
Javvaathu pottu vachcha thaai maman kaanalaiyae
Maiyiruttu pozhuthoda manja poosi kulichchuputtaa
Maiyiruttu pozhuthoda manja poosi kulichchuputtaa
Maruthaani vachcha pulla mayanguthaiyyaa thannaalae
Maruthaani vachcha pulla mayanguthaiyyaa thannaalae
Mayanguthaiyyaa thannaalae
Singakutti naanadi ennai thottu paaradi
Singakutti naanadi ennai thottu paaradi
Kanni pennae vetkkamenna
Kattikolla achchamenna
Unnaiyae enniyae
Kannilae thookkamillaiyae…ae….
Singakutti naanadi ennai thottu paaradi
Kanni pennae vetkkamenna
Kattikolla achchamenna
Unnaiyae enniyae
Kannilae thookkamillaiyae…ae….
Jimpara jimpara raaraa ho hoh
Jimpara jimpara raa….
Jimpara jimpara raaraa ho hoh
Jimpara jimpara raa….
Haei
Male :Aah
Female :Haei
Male :Hahaah
Female :Haei ha haei hae
Neelamala oraththula meikka vantha neraththilae
Kaaththiruntha poonguyilae vaalipaththin vegaththilae
Vaanna vizhi paarvaiyilae
Bodhai kondaen unmaiyilae
Dheepam vachcha neram yaruthadi mogam
Theerththu vaikka odi vaa
Dheepam vachcha neram yaruthadi mogam
Theerththu vaikka odi vaa
Jimpara jimpara raaraa ho hoh
Jimpara jimpara raa….haah
Haa singa kutty nanadi ennai thottu paaradi
Kanni penney vetkkamenna ha ha
Katti kolla achchamenna
Unnaiyae enniyae
Kannilae thookkamillaiyae….ae….
………………
Female :……………
Malligaippoo sendugalaa machchamulla penndugalaa
Muththamida vaarigalaa chinna chinna chittukalaa
Thenirukkum mottukalaa thegangalai thaareegalaa
Pooththirukkum meni raaththirikku theeni
Kaaththirunthu nee paaradi….hahaa
Pooththirukkum meni raaththirikku theeni
Kaaththirunthu nee paaradi….hahaa
Jimpara jimpara raaraa ho hoh
Jimpara jimpara raa….haah
Haa singa kutty nanadi ennai thottu paaradi
Kanni penney vetkkamenna ha ha
Katti kolla achchamenna
Unnaiyae enniyae
Kannilae thookkamillaiyae….ae….
Ah... shaa...
When a fair girl like a red banana flower is right here,
the maternal uncle with the scented dot on his forehead is nowhere to be seen!
She bathed with turmeric as darkness fell,
She bathed with turmeric as darkness fell,
and this girl with henna on her hands is swooning on her own!
This girl with henna on her hands is swooning on her own!
She is swooning all on her own!
I am a lion cub, my girl, come touch me and see!
I am a lion cub, my girl, come touch me and see!
Why be shy, young girl?
Why fear an embrace?
Just thinking of you,
there is no sleep in my eyes...
I am a lion cub, my girl, come touch me and see!
Why be shy, young girl?
Why fear an embrace?
Just thinking of you,
there is no sleep in my eyes...
Jimbaara jimbaara raara ho ho
Jimbaara jimbaara raa...
Jimbaara jimbaara raara ho ho
Jimbaara jimbaara raa...
Hey!
Male: Aah
Female: Hey
Male: Haha
Female: Hey ha hey he
When I came to graze cattle by the slopes of the blue mountain,
you waited like a sweet songbird in the rush of youth!
With a glance from your lovely eyes,
I truly became intoxicated!
As the evening lamps are lit, passion rises,
run to me to satisfy it!
As the evening lamps are lit, passion rises,
run to me to satisfy it!
Jimbaara jimbaara raara ho ho
Jimbaara jimbaara raa... ha!
Ha, I am a lion cub, my girl, come touch me and see!
Why be shy, young girl? Ha ha!
Why fear an embrace?
Just thinking of you,
there is no sleep in my eyes...
...
Female: ...
Are you bunches of jasmine flowers, girls with beauty marks?
Are you coming to kiss me, you little sparrows?
You flower buds filled with honey, will you offer your bodies?
This blooming body is a feast for the night,
just wait and see, my girl... haha!
This blooming body is a feast for the night,
just wait and see, my girl... haha!
Jimbaara jimbaara raara ho ho
Jimbaara jimbaara raa... ha!
Ha, I am a lion cub, my girl, come touch me and see!
Why be shy, young girl? Ha ha!
Why fear an embrace?
Just thinking of you,
there is no sleep in my eyes...
Female
Male
Male
Chorus
Female
Male
Male
Chorus
Male
Male
Male
Chorus
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful and energetic duet from the 1989 movie 'Moodu Manthiram' explores the passionate banter and romantic yearning between two lovers. Set against a rural, pastoral backdrop near the hills, the hero proudly calls himself a brave 'lion cub' and coaxingly invites his shy maiden to cast aside her hesitation and embrace him. The female lead expresses her longing and intimate preparation, beautifying herself with turmeric and henna in anticipation of her beloved uncle-lover. The lyrics composed by Muthulingam rely heavily on traditional Tamil folk motifs—comparing beauty to banana flowers and jasmine, and dusk to a time of heightened romantic passion. Through rhythmic chants, vibrant metaphors, and sensual imagery, the song captures the excitement, youthful urge, and restless sleeplessness brought on by deep attraction.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

“Sevaazhai poopolae sevaththa ponnu ingirukka”

Compares the girl's fair and vibrant complexion to a bright red banana flower blossom.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Singakutti naanadi ennai thottu paaradi”

The male protagonist asserts his boldness by metaphorically describing himself as a brave lion cub.

Emona / Rhyme & Alliteration

“Kanni pennae vetkkamenna / Kattikolla achchamenna”

Uses parallel rhythmic phrasing and rhyming structures across lines to heighten the folk tempo.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Pooththirukkum meni raaththirikku theeni”

Metaphorically describes the youthful blossoming body as a delicious feast intended for the night.

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Trivia

'Moodu Manthiram' (1989) featured music composed by the celebrated duo Shankar-Ganesh. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's high-spirited vocal delivery in this track highlights the playful, folk-infused pop style popular in late 1980s Tamil commercial cinema.

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