Thanni Karuthiruchi
From Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu · 1978
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Hey muthu muthaa | Hey, like pearl by pearl, |
| Mottu vitta vaasamulla | A fragrant flower has budded, |
| Ada thotuputta thoshamilla | Hey, there is no fault in touching it, |
| Vaadi pullaaaaaaaaa | Come on, my girl! |
| Male | |
| Thanni karuthuruchu | The water has darkened with storm clouds, |
| Kannu thavala satham ketturuchu | The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard, |
| Oorum orangiruchu | The whole town has fallen asleep, |
| Naama odhunga idam kedachuruchu | We have found a place to take shelter. |
| Male | |
| Thanni karuthuruchu | The water has darkened with storm clouds, |
| Kannu thavala satham ketturuchu | The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard, |
| Male | |
| Medhuva podudhu thooral | A gentle drizzle falls, |
| Adi melae thelikidhu saaral | Hey, a cool spray sprinkles upon us, |
| Medhuva podudhu thooral | A gentle drizzle falls, |
| Adi melae thelikidhu saaral | Hey, a cool spray sprinkles upon us, |
| Male | |
| Odamboo enaku sooda iruku | My body feels warm, |
| Sillunudhan nenjam | While my heart feels cool, |
| Naan serndhukavaa konjam | Shall I hold you close for a little while? |
| Mathadhukaa panjam | Is there any shortage of intimacy? |
| Nee maliyapoo manjam | You are a bed of jasmine flowers, |
| Male | |
| Ragasiya uravirukuuuuu | There is a secret relationship... |
| Namakuuuuuuu | For us! |
| Yeee kita kitaaaa vandhu vandhuuuuu | Hey, come closer and closer, |
| Kattikadiiiiiiiiiii | Embrace me tight! |
| Attaiyapoal sattunudhan ottikadiiiiiiii | Stick to me instantly like a leech! |
| Male | |
| Thanni karuthuruchu | The water has darkened with storm clouds, |
| Kannu thavala satham ketturuchu | The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard, |
| Male | |
| Tharusa kedakudhu bhoomi | The earth lies dry and barren, |
| Ada ithukaa padachaan saami | Hey, did God create it just for this? |
| Tharusa kedakudhu bhoomi | The earth lies dry and barren, |
| Ada ithukaa padachaan saami | Hey, did God create it just for this? |
| Male | |
| Naandhan megam | I am the rain cloud, |
| Unaken dhagam | Why do you still have thirst? |
| Kolludhadi thabam | Yearning is overwhelming, my girl, |
| Naan konjuvadhaa paavam | Is it a sin if I caress you? |
| Minjudhadi mogam | Lust is overflowing, |
| Heyy anjudhadi dhegam | Hey, the body trembles, |
| Male | |
| Vaaliba vayasirukuuuuuuuu | We have our youthful age... |
| Namakuuuuuuuuu | For us! |
| Heey kothu kothaa | Hey, in bunches and bunches, |
| Kaachirukum thennangollae | In the coconut grove laden with fruit, |
| Konji ninnaaaa kuthamillaaaa | There is no fault if we share affection, |
| Vaadipullaaaaee…..ae….. | Come on, my girl... |
| Male | |
| Thanni karuthuruchu | The water has darkened with storm clouds, |
| Kannu thavala satham ketturuchu | The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard, |
| Male | |
| Lesa thodadhan mayakam | Just a light touch brings intoxication, |
| Yen rosapoovae unakum | Even for you, my rosebud, |
| Adhuvaa adangum | It will subside on its own, |
| Anacha elagum | When embraced, it softens, |
| Male | |
| Kandathanaal pitham | Obsession born from seeing you, |
| Naan kondathudhan micham | All I am left with is this yearning, |
| Thandhidavaa mutham | Shall I give you a kiss? |
| Adi vandhidumaa satham | Hey, will any sound come out? |
| Male | |
| Thudikira thudipethukuu | Why does this heart throb so intensely? |
| Adhukuuuuuuuu | For that... |
| Yeeee kaadhum kaadhumm | Hey, as if whispers pass ear to ear, |
| Vachadhupoll vaadi pullaaaaa | Come on, my girl, |
| Kannum kannum pesarapoo | When eyes speak to eyes, |
| Bashai illaaa…. | There is no need for language... |
| Male | |
| Thanni karuthuruchu | The water has darkened with storm clouds, |
| Kannu thavala satham ketturuchu | The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard, |
| Oorum orangiruchu | The whole town has fallen asleep, |
| Naama odhunga idam kedachuruchu | We have found a place to take shelter, |
| Othunga idam kedachuruchu | We found a place to take shelter, |
| Othunga idam kedachuruchu | We found a place to take shelter. |
ஹே முத்து முத்தா
மொட்டு விட்ட வாச முள்ள
அட தொட்டு புட்டா தோஷமில்ல
வாடி புள்ள
Hey, like pearl by pearl,
A fragrant flower has budded,
Hey, there is no fault in touching it,
Come on, my girl!
தண்ணி கருத்துருச்சு
கண்ணு தவள சத்தம் கேட்டுருச்சு
ஊரும் உறங்கிருச்சு நாம ஒதுங்க
இடம் கெடச்சுருச்சு
The water has darkened with storm clouds,
The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard,
The whole town has fallen asleep,
We have found a place to take shelter.
தண்ணி கருத்துருச்சு
கண்ணு தவள சத்தம்
கேட்டுருச்சு
The water has darkened with storm clouds,
The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard,
மெதுவா போடுது
தூறல் அடி மேலே தெளிக்குது
சாரல் மெதுவா போடுது தூறல்
அடி மேலே தெளிக்குது சாரல்
A gentle drizzle falls,
Hey, a cool spray sprinkles upon us,
A gentle drizzle falls,
Hey, a cool spray sprinkles upon us,
உடம்போ எனக்கு சூடா
இருக்கு சில்லுன்னுதான் நெஞ்சம்
நான் சேர்ந்துக்கவா கொஞ்சம்
மாதத்துக்கா பஞ்சம் நீ மல்லிய
பூ மஞ்சம்
My body feels warm,
While my heart feels cool,
Shall I hold you close for a little while?
Is there any shortage of intimacy?
You are a bed of jasmine flowers,
ரகசிய உறவிருக்கு
நமக்கு யே கிட்ட கிட்ட வந்து
கட்டிக்கடி அட்டைய போல்
சட்டுனு தான் ஒட்டிக்கடி
There is a secret relationship...
For us!
Hey, come closer and closer,
Embrace me tight!
Stick to me instantly like a leech!
தண்ணி கருத்துருச்சு
கண்ணு தவள சத்தம்
கேட்டுருச்சு
The water has darkened with storm clouds,
The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard,
தருசா கெடக்குது
பூமி அட இதுக்கா படைச்சான்
சாமி தருசா கெடக்குது பூமி
அட இதுக்கா படைச்சான் சாமி
The earth lies dry and barren,
Hey, did God create it just for this?
The earth lies dry and barren,
Hey, did God create it just for this?
நான் தான் மேகம்
உனக்கேன் தாகம் கொள்ளுதடி
தாபம் நான் கொஞ்சுவதா பாவம்
மிஞ்சுதடி மோகம் ஹே அஞ்சுதடி
தேகம்
I am the rain cloud,
Why do you still have thirst?
Yearning is overwhelming, my girl,
Is it a sin if I caress you?
Lust is overflowing,
Hey, the body trembles,
வாலிப வயசிருக்கு
நமக்கு ஹே கொத்து கொத்தா
காச்சிருக்கும் தென்னங்கொல்லே
கொஞ்சி நின்னா குத்தமில்ல
வாடி புள்ள
We have our youthful age...
For us!
Hey, in bunches and bunches,
In the coconut grove laden with fruit,
There is no fault if we share affection,
Come on, my girl...
தண்ணி கருத்துருச்சு
கண்ணு தவள சத்தம்
கேட்டுருச்சு
The water has darkened with storm clouds,
The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard,
லேசா தொடத்தான்
மயக்கம் ஏன் ரோசாப்பூவே
உனக்கும் அதுவா அடங்கும்
அணைச்சா இளகும்
Just a light touch brings intoxication,
Even for you, my rosebud,
It will subside on its own,
When embraced, it softens,
கண்டதனால் பித்தம்
நான் கொண்டதுதான் மிச்சம்
தந்திடவா முத்தம் அடி
வந்திடுமா சத்தம்
Obsession born from seeing you,
All I am left with is this yearning,
Shall I give you a kiss?
Hey, will any sound come out?
துடிக்கிற துடிப்பெதுக்கு
அதுக்கு யே காதும் காதும் வச்சது
போல் வாடி புள்ள கண்ணும்
கண்ணும் பேசுறப்போ பாஷை
இல்ல
Why does this heart throb so intensely?
For that...
Hey, as if whispers pass ear to ear,
Come on, my girl,
When eyes speak to eyes,
There is no need for language...
தண்ணி கருத்துருச்சு
கண்ணு தவள சத்தம் கேட்டுருச்சு
ஊரும் உறங்கிருச்சு நாம ஒதுங்க
இடம் கெடச்சுருச்சு ஒதுங்க இடம்
கெடச்சுருச்சு ஒதுங்க இடம்
கெடச்சுருச்சு
The water has darkened with storm clouds,
The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard,
The whole town has fallen asleep,
We have found a place to take shelter,
We found a place to take shelter,
We found a place to take shelter.
Hey muthu muthaa
Hey, like pearl by pearl,
Mottu vitta vaasamulla
A fragrant flower has budded,
Ada thotuputta thoshamilla
Hey, there is no fault in touching it,
Vaadi pullaaaaaaaaa
Come on, my girl!
Thanni karuthuruchu
The water has darkened with storm clouds,
Kannu thavala satham ketturuchu
The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard,
Oorum orangiruchu
The whole town has fallen asleep,
Naama odhunga idam kedachuruchu
We have found a place to take shelter.
Thanni karuthuruchu
The water has darkened with storm clouds,
Kannu thavala satham ketturuchu
The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard,
Medhuva podudhu thooral
A gentle drizzle falls,
Adi melae thelikidhu saaral
Hey, a cool spray sprinkles upon us,
Medhuva podudhu thooral
A gentle drizzle falls,
Adi melae thelikidhu saaral
Hey, a cool spray sprinkles upon us,
Odamboo enaku sooda iruku
My body feels warm,
Sillunudhan nenjam
While my heart feels cool,
Naan serndhukavaa konjam
Shall I hold you close for a little while?
Mathadhukaa panjam
Is there any shortage of intimacy?
Nee maliyapoo manjam
You are a bed of jasmine flowers,
Ragasiya uravirukuuuuu
There is a secret relationship...
Namakuuuuuuu
For us!
Yeee kita kitaaaa vandhu vandhuuuuu
Hey, come closer and closer,
Kattikadiiiiiiiiiii
Embrace me tight!
Attaiyapoal sattunudhan ottikadiiiiiiii
Stick to me instantly like a leech!
Thanni karuthuruchu
The water has darkened with storm clouds,
Kannu thavala satham ketturuchu
The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard,
Tharusa kedakudhu bhoomi
The earth lies dry and barren,
Ada ithukaa padachaan saami
Hey, did God create it just for this?
Tharusa kedakudhu bhoomi
The earth lies dry and barren,
Ada ithukaa padachaan saami
Hey, did God create it just for this?
Naandhan megam
I am the rain cloud,
Unaken dhagam
Why do you still have thirst?
Kolludhadi thabam
Yearning is overwhelming, my girl,
Naan konjuvadhaa paavam
Is it a sin if I caress you?
Minjudhadi mogam
Lust is overflowing,
Heyy anjudhadi dhegam
Hey, the body trembles,
Vaaliba vayasirukuuuuuuuu
We have our youthful age...
Namakuuuuuuuuu
For us!
Heey kothu kothaa
Hey, in bunches and bunches,
Kaachirukum thennangollae
In the coconut grove laden with fruit,
Konji ninnaaaa kuthamillaaaa
There is no fault if we share affection,
Vaadipullaaaaee…..ae…..
Come on, my girl...
Thanni karuthuruchu
The water has darkened with storm clouds,
Kannu thavala satham ketturuchu
The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard,
Lesa thodadhan mayakam
Just a light touch brings intoxication,
Yen rosapoovae unakum
Even for you, my rosebud,
Adhuvaa adangum
It will subside on its own,
Anacha elagum
When embraced, it softens,
Kandathanaal pitham
Obsession born from seeing you,
Naan kondathudhan micham
All I am left with is this yearning,
Thandhidavaa mutham
Shall I give you a kiss?
Adi vandhidumaa satham
Hey, will any sound come out?
Thudikira thudipethukuu
Why does this heart throb so intensely?
Adhukuuuuuuuu
For that...
Yeeee kaadhum kaadhumm
Hey, as if whispers pass ear to ear,
Vachadhupoll vaadi pullaaaaa
Come on, my girl,
Kannum kannum pesarapoo
When eyes speak to eyes,
Bashai illaaa….
There is no need for language...
Thanni karuthuruchu
The water has darkened with storm clouds,
Kannu thavala satham ketturuchu
The sound of the bullfrog in the pond is heard,
Oorum orangiruchu
The whole town has fallen asleep,
Naama odhunga idam kedachuruchu
We have found a place to take shelter,
Othunga idam kedachuruchu
We found a place to take shelter,
Othunga idam kedachuruchu
We found a place to take shelter.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a sensual folk-infused duet set on a rainy night in a rural landscape. The lyrics capture the intimacy between two lovers who take shelter together as rain clouds gather, a gentle drizzle falls, and the town falls asleep. Using rustic imagery—such as croaking frogs, coconut groves, and rain clouds—the song conveys raw romantic passion, physical closeness, and unspoken desire.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming / Assonance)
“Thanni karuthuruchu / Kannu thavala satham ketturuchu”
Matching second consonants across successive lines to create rhythmic flow ('nni' and 'nnu').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nee maliyapoo manjam”
Comparing the beloved directly to a bed of jasmine flowers, signifying purity and comfort.
Simile (Uwamai)
“Attaiyapoal sattunudhan ottikadi”
Using 'poal' (like) to compare holding closely to a leech sticking fast.
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Trivia
Featured in the iconic 1978 film 'Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu', this track was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali, sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki. The song is famed for its authentic usage of rural folk idioms and earthy rhythms within a commercial Tamil film soundtrack.
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