Thanni Kudam Eduthu
From Vaigasi Poranthachu · 1990
- Lyricist
- Kalidasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Vaigasi Poranthachu1990
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Anbe saranam azhagae saranam | Love is my refuge, beauty is my refuge, |
| Aaruyirae saranam | My precious life is my refuge. |
| Agara mudhala ezhuththellaam | Just as 'A' is the first of all letters, |
| Kaadhalthaanae bhagavaan namakku | Love itself is the God for us. |
| Chorus | |
| Karkka kasatara kalki kumutham | Learn flawlessly—books like Kalki and Kumudam, |
| Kattrappin virkka paathi vilaikku | And after reading, sell them for half price! |
| Karthika kanagaa rekha gowthami | Karthika, Kanaka, Rekha, Gautami, |
| Amalaa roobini ranjini rohini sidhaaraa | Amala, Roopini, Ranjini, Rohini, Sithara... |
| Eedu illai unakku | None of them can match you! |
| Male | |
| Thanni kodam eduththu | Carrying a pot of water, |
| Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal | When you walk like pure gold, |
| Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu hoi | My heart yearns, oh my heart yearns, hoi! |
| Ada thanni kodam eduththu | Hey, carrying a pot of water, |
| Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal | When you walk like pure gold, |
| Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu | My heart yearns, my heart yearns. |
| Male | |
| Thanni kodam eduththu | Carrying a pot of water, |
| Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal | When you walk like pure gold, |
| Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu | My heart yearns, my heart yearns. |
| Ada sandhana kolaththu thaenae | Oh honey of the sandalwood pond, |
| Naan santhichcha azhagu maanae | You are the beautiful deer I encountered, |
| Malaraatha malligai poovae | Oh unblown jasmine blossom, |
| Konjam manam irangu | Have a little mercy and soften your heart. |
| Male | |
| Thanni kodam eduththu | Carrying a pot of water, |
| Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal | When you walk like pure gold, |
| Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu haan | My heart yearns, my heart yearns, haan! |
| Chorus | |
| Adi thalukku sundariyae nee enthiri enthiriyae | Hey stylish beauty, wake up, wake up! |
| Male :Maaraappu pottu vantha manja nira poonguruvi | Oh yellow songbird dapperly drapes her shawl, |
| Poovaasam kama kamakka pongi vantha thenaruvi | Oh stream of honey overflowing with floral fragrance, |
| Vambizhuththu maattikkittu vaai kozhuththa pombala nee | You pick fights and get caught, you talkative woman! |
| Vaalaththaan surukkikittu kumbidu en kumbala nee | Tuck in your tail and bow down to my group! |
| Male | |
| Then madurai thaenae | Oh honey of Southern Madurai, |
| Ennai paaraen oru paarvai | Cast a single glance towards me, |
| Kann neranja purushan adi | A husband who fills your eyes, |
| Unakkum onnu thevai | Is something you need as well! |
| Male | |
| Then madurai thaenae | Oh honey of Southern Madurai, |
| Ennai paaraen oru paarvai | Cast a single glance towards me, |
| Kann neranja purushan adi | A husband who fills your eyes, |
| Unakkum onnu thevai | Is something you need as well! |
| Vaadi maattu ponnae | Come on, girl who fits my home, |
| Needhaan en veettu ponnae | You are truly the bride for my house. |
| Male | |
| Thanni kodam eduththu | Carrying a pot of water, |
| Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal | When you walk like pure gold, |
| Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu | My heart yearns, my heart yearns. |
| Ada thanni kodam eduththu | Hey, carrying a pot of water, |
| Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal | When you walk like pure gold, |
| Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu | My heart yearns, my heart yearns. |
| Male | |
| Ada santhana kolaththu thaenae | Oh honey of the sandalwood pond, |
| Naan santhichcha azhagu maanae | You are the beautiful deer I encountered, |
| Malaraatha malligai poovae | Oh unblown jasmine blossom, |
| Konjam manam irangu | Have a little mercy and soften your heart. |
| Male | |
| Thanni kodam eduththu | Carrying a pot of water, |
| Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal | When you walk like pure gold, |
| Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthappaa | My heart yearns, my heart yearns, oh man! |
| Chorus | |
| ………………. | ................... |
| Male | |
| Vendi vantha pakthanai | At this devotee who came asking for you, |
| Nee vetti vetti muraikkanumaa | Should you glare so fiercely again and again? |
| Veppilaiya adichchiththaan | By striking with neem leaves, |
| Vegaththai koraikkanumaa | Should I cool down your fiery temper? |
| Male | |
| Poo pottu paadhaththukku | Offering flowers at your feet, |
| Poosai onnu pannattumaa | Shall I perform a sacred ritual? |
| Poovarasi manasukkullae | Inside the heart of my queen Poovarasi, |
| Kadhal valai pinnattumaa | Shall I weave a net of love? |
| Male | |
| Puththiyilae kirukku | A bit of madness in your head, |
| Adi unakku innum irukku | Hey girl, you still have it! |
| Ukkiraththa irakku | Bring down your fury, |
| Un murukku innum edhukku | Why hold onto this stubborn pride anymore? |
| Male | |
| Puththiyilae kirukku | A bit of madness in your head, |
| Adi unakku innum irukku | Hey girl, you still have it! |
| Ukkiraththa irakku | Bring down your fury, |
| Un murukku innum edhukku | Why hold onto this stubborn pride anymore? |
| Vaala aattiputta | You wagged your tail playfuly, |
| Vagai illaama maattikitta | And got helplessly caught! |
| Male | |
| Thanni kodam eduththu | Carrying a pot of water, |
| Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal | When you walk like pure gold, |
| Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu | My heart yearns, my heart yearns. |
| Haah thanni kodam eduththu | Haah, carrying a pot of water, |
| Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal | When you walk like pure gold, |
| Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu | My heart yearns, my heart yearns. |
| Male | |
| Ada santhana kolaththu thaenae | Oh honey of the sandalwood pond, |
| Naan santhichcha azhagu maanae | You are the beautiful deer I encountered, |
| Malaraatha malligai poovae | Oh unblown jasmine blossom, |
| Konjam manam irangu | Have a little mercy and soften your heart. |
| Male | |
| Thanni kodam eduththu | Carrying a pot of water, |
| Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal | When you walk like pure gold, |
| Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu aah aah haa…. | My heart yearns, my heart yearns, ah ah ha... |
அன்பே சரணம் அழகே சரணம்
ஆருயிரே சரணம்
ககர முதல எழுத்தெல்லாம்
காதல்தானே பகவான் நமக்கு
Love is my refuge, beauty is my refuge,
My precious life is my refuge.
Just as 'A' is the first of all letters,
Love itself is the God for us.
கற்க கசடற கல்கி குமுதம்
கற்றப்பின் விற்க பாதி விலைக்கு
கார்த்திகா கனகா ரேகா கௌதமி
அமலா ரூபினி ரஞ்சனி ரோகினி சித்தாரா
ஈடு இல்லை உனக்கு
Learn flawlessly—books like Kalki and Kumudam,
And after reading, sell them for half price!
Karthika, Kanaka, Rekha, Gautami,
Amala, Roopini, Ranjini, Rohini, Sithara...
None of them can match you!
தண்ணி கொடம் எடுத்து
தங்கம் நீ நடந்து வந்தால்
தவிக்குது மனசு தவிக்குது ஹோய்
அட தண்ணி கொடம் எடுத்து
தங்கம் நீ நடந்து வந்தால்
தவிக்குது மனசு தவிக்குது
Carrying a pot of water,
When you walk like pure gold,
My heart yearns, oh my heart yearns, hoi!
Hey, carrying a pot of water,
When you walk like pure gold,
My heart yearns, my heart yearns.
தண்ணி கொடம் எடுத்து
தங்கம் நீ நடந்து வந்தால்
தவிக்குது மனசு தவிக்குது
அட சந்தன கொளத்து தேனே
நான் சந்திச்ச அழகு மானே
மலராத மல்லிகை பூவே
கொஞ்சம் மனம் இறங்கு
Carrying a pot of water,
When you walk like pure gold,
My heart yearns, my heart yearns.
Oh honey of the sandalwood pond,
You are the beautiful deer I encountered,
Oh unblown jasmine blossom,
Have a little mercy and soften your heart.
தண்ணி கொடம் எடுத்து
தங்கம் நீ நடந்து வந்தால்
தவிக்குது மனசு தவிக்குது ஹான்
Carrying a pot of water,
When you walk like pure gold,
My heart yearns, my heart yearns, haan!
அடி தளுக்கு சுந்தரியே நீ எந்திரி எந்திரியே
மாராப்பு போட்டு வந்த மஞ்ச நிற பூங்குருவி
பூவாசம் கம கமக்க பொங்கி வந்த தேனருவி
வம்பிழுத்து மாட்டிக்கிட்டு வாய்க் கொழுத்த பொம்பள நீ
வாலத்தான் சுருக்கிக்கிட்டு கும்பிடு என் கும்பல நீ
Hey stylish beauty, wake up, wake up!
Oh yellow songbird dapperly drapes her shawl,
Oh stream of honey overflowing with floral fragrance,
You pick fights and get caught, you talkative woman!
Tuck in your tail and bow down to my group!
தென் மதுரை தேனே
என்னை பாரேன் ஒரு பார்வை
கண் நெறஞ்ச புருஷன் அடி
உனக்கும் ஒன்னு தேவை
Oh honey of Southern Madurai,
Cast a single glance towards me,
A husband who fills your eyes,
Is something you need as well!
தென் மதுரை தேனே
என்னை பாரேன் ஒரு பார்வை
கண் நெறஞ்ச புருஷன் அடி
உனக்கும் ஒன்னு தேவை
வாடி மாட்டு பொண்ணே
நீதான் என் வீட்டு பொண்ணே
Oh honey of Southern Madurai,
Cast a single glance towards me,
A husband who fills your eyes,
Is something you need as well!
Come on, girl who fits my home,
You are truly the bride for my house.
தண்ணி கொடம் எடுத்து
தங்கம் நீ நடந்து வந்தால்
தவிக்குது மனசு தவிக்குது
அட தண்ணி கொடம் எடுத்து
தங்கம் நீ நடந்து வந்தால்
தவிக்குது மனசு தவிக்குது
Carrying a pot of water,
When you walk like pure gold,
My heart yearns, my heart yearns.
Hey, carrying a pot of water,
When you walk like pure gold,
My heart yearns, my heart yearns.
அட சந்தன கொளத்து தேனே
நான் சந்திச்ச அழகு மானே
மலராத மல்லிகை பூவே
கொஞ்சம் மனம் இறங்கு
Oh honey of the sandalwood pond,
You are the beautiful deer I encountered,
Oh unblown jasmine blossom,
Have a little mercy and soften your heart.
தண்ணி கொடம் எடுத்து
தங்கம் நீ நடந்து வந்தால்
தவிக்குது மனசு தவிக்குதப்பா
Carrying a pot of water,
When you walk like pure gold,
My heart yearns, my heart yearns, oh man!
..........................
...................
வேண்டி வந்த பக்தனை
நீ வெட்டி வெட்டி முறைக்கணுமா
வேப்பிலைய அடிச்சித்தான்
வேகத்தை கொறைக்கணுமா
At this devotee who came asking for you,
Should you glare so fiercely again and again?
By striking with neem leaves,
Should I cool down your fiery temper?
பூ போட்டு பாதத்துக்கு
பூசை ஒன்னு பண்ணட்டுமா
பூவரசி மனசுக்குள்ளே
காதல் வலை பின்னட்டுமா
Offering flowers at your feet,
Shall I perform a sacred ritual?
Inside the heart of my queen Poovarasi,
Shall I weave a net of love?
புத்தியிலே கிறுக்கு
அடி உனக்கு இன்னும் இருக்கு
உக்கிரத்த இறக்கு
உன் முறுக்கு இன்னும் எதுக்கு
A bit of madness in your head,
Hey girl, you still have it!
Bring down your fury,
Why hold onto this stubborn pride anymore?
புத்தியிலே கிறுக்கு
அடி உனக்கு இன்னும் இருக்கு
உக்கிரத்த இறக்கு
உன் முறுக்கு இன்னும் எதுக்கு
வால ஆட்டி புட்ட
வகை இல்லாம மாட்டிக்கிட்ட
A bit of madness in your head,
Hey girl, you still have it!
Bring down your fury,
Why hold onto this stubborn pride anymore?
You wagged your tail playfuly,
And got helplessly caught!
தண்ணி கொடம் எடுத்து
தங்கம் நீ நடந்து வந்தால்
தவிக்குது மனசு தவிக்குது ஹோய்
ஹாஹ் தண்ணி கொடம் எடுத்து
தங்கம் நீ நடந்து வந்தால்
தவிக்குது மனசு தவிக்குது
Carrying a pot of water,
When you walk like pure gold,
My heart yearns, my heart yearns.
Haah, carrying a pot of water,
When you walk like pure gold,
My heart yearns, my heart yearns.
அட சந்தன கொளத்து தேனே
நான் சந்திச்ச அழகு மானே
மலராத மல்லிகை பூவே
கொஞ்சம் மனம் இறங்கு
Oh honey of the sandalwood pond,
You are the beautiful deer I encountered,
Oh unblown jasmine blossom,
Have a little mercy and soften your heart.
தண்ணி கொடம் எடுத்து
தங்கம் நீ நடந்து வந்தால்
தவிக்குது மனசு தவிக்குது ஆஹ் ஆஹ் ஹா
Carrying a pot of water,
When you walk like pure gold,
My heart yearns, my heart yearns, ah ah ha...
Anbe saranam azhagae saranam
Love is my refuge, beauty is my refuge,
Aaruyirae saranam
My precious life is my refuge.
Agara mudhala ezhuththellaam
Just as 'A' is the first of all letters,
Kaadhalthaanae bhagavaan namakku
Love itself is the God for us.
Karkka kasatara kalki kumutham
Learn flawlessly—books like Kalki and Kumudam,
Kattrappin virkka paathi vilaikku
And after reading, sell them for half price!
Karthika kanagaa rekha gowthami
Karthika, Kanaka, Rekha, Gautami,
Amalaa roobini ranjini rohini sidhaaraa
Amala, Roopini, Ranjini, Rohini, Sithara...
Eedu illai unakku
None of them can match you!
Thanni kodam eduththu
Carrying a pot of water,
Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal
When you walk like pure gold,
Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu hoi
My heart yearns, oh my heart yearns, hoi!
Ada thanni kodam eduththu
Hey, carrying a pot of water,
Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal
When you walk like pure gold,
Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu
My heart yearns, my heart yearns.
Thanni kodam eduththu
Carrying a pot of water,
Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal
When you walk like pure gold,
Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu
My heart yearns, my heart yearns.
Ada sandhana kolaththu thaenae
Oh honey of the sandalwood pond,
Naan santhichcha azhagu maanae
You are the beautiful deer I encountered,
Malaraatha malligai poovae
Oh unblown jasmine blossom,
Konjam manam irangu
Have a little mercy and soften your heart.
Thanni kodam eduththu
Carrying a pot of water,
Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal
When you walk like pure gold,
Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu haan
My heart yearns, my heart yearns, haan!
Adi thalukku sundariyae nee enthiri enthiriyae
Hey stylish beauty, wake up, wake up!
Male :Maaraappu pottu vantha manja nira poonguruvi
Oh yellow songbird dapperly drapes her shawl,
Poovaasam kama kamakka pongi vantha thenaruvi
Oh stream of honey overflowing with floral fragrance,
Vambizhuththu maattikkittu vaai kozhuththa pombala nee
You pick fights and get caught, you talkative woman!
Vaalaththaan surukkikittu kumbidu en kumbala nee
Tuck in your tail and bow down to my group!
Then madurai thaenae
Oh honey of Southern Madurai,
Ennai paaraen oru paarvai
Cast a single glance towards me,
Kann neranja purushan adi
A husband who fills your eyes,
Unakkum onnu thevai
Is something you need as well!
Then madurai thaenae
Oh honey of Southern Madurai,
Ennai paaraen oru paarvai
Cast a single glance towards me,
Kann neranja purushan adi
A husband who fills your eyes,
Unakkum onnu thevai
Is something you need as well!
Vaadi maattu ponnae
Come on, girl who fits my home,
Needhaan en veettu ponnae
You are truly the bride for my house.
Thanni kodam eduththu
Carrying a pot of water,
Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal
When you walk like pure gold,
Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu
My heart yearns, my heart yearns.
Ada thanni kodam eduththu
Hey, carrying a pot of water,
Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal
When you walk like pure gold,
Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu
My heart yearns, my heart yearns.
Ada santhana kolaththu thaenae
Oh honey of the sandalwood pond,
Naan santhichcha azhagu maanae
You are the beautiful deer I encountered,
Malaraatha malligai poovae
Oh unblown jasmine blossom,
Konjam manam irangu
Have a little mercy and soften your heart.
Thanni kodam eduththu
Carrying a pot of water,
Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal
When you walk like pure gold,
Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthappaa
My heart yearns, my heart yearns, oh man!
……………….
...................
Vendi vantha pakthanai
At this devotee who came asking for you,
Nee vetti vetti muraikkanumaa
Should you glare so fiercely again and again?
Veppilaiya adichchiththaan
By striking with neem leaves,
Vegaththai koraikkanumaa
Should I cool down your fiery temper?
Poo pottu paadhaththukku
Offering flowers at your feet,
Poosai onnu pannattumaa
Shall I perform a sacred ritual?
Poovarasi manasukkullae
Inside the heart of my queen Poovarasi,
Kadhal valai pinnattumaa
Shall I weave a net of love?
Puththiyilae kirukku
A bit of madness in your head,
Adi unakku innum irukku
Hey girl, you still have it!
Ukkiraththa irakku
Bring down your fury,
Un murukku innum edhukku
Why hold onto this stubborn pride anymore?
Puththiyilae kirukku
A bit of madness in your head,
Adi unakku innum irukku
Hey girl, you still have it!
Ukkiraththa irakku
Bring down your fury,
Un murukku innum edhukku
Why hold onto this stubborn pride anymore?
Vaala aattiputta
You wagged your tail playfuly,
Vagai illaama maattikitta
And got helplessly caught!
Thanni kodam eduththu
Carrying a pot of water,
Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal
When you walk like pure gold,
Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu
My heart yearns, my heart yearns.
Haah thanni kodam eduththu
Haah, carrying a pot of water,
Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal
When you walk like pure gold,
Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu
My heart yearns, my heart yearns.
Ada santhana kolaththu thaenae
Oh honey of the sandalwood pond,
Naan santhichcha azhagu maanae
You are the beautiful deer I encountered,
Malaraatha malligai poovae
Oh unblown jasmine blossom,
Konjam manam irangu
Have a little mercy and soften your heart.
Thanni kodam eduththu
Carrying a pot of water,
Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal
When you walk like pure gold,
Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu aah aah haa….
My heart yearns, my heart yearns, ah ah ha...
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Song interpretation
This energetic song from 'Vaigasi Poranthachu' begins with a humorous, parodic prelude where the male protagonist playfully distorts classic Thirukkural couplets and lists popular 1990s South Indian film actresses to declare that his lover outshines them all. The main body of the song is a lively folk romance where he admires her grace as she carries a water pot, teasing her feisty temper and urging her to surrender her pride and accept his love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Parody / Literary Allusion
“Agara mudhala ezhuththellaam Kaadhalthaanae bhagavaan namakku”
The lyrics intentionally mock Thirukkural couplets ('Agara mudhala ezhuththellaam' and 'Karkka kasatara') for comedic and romantic effect.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal”
Comparing the heroine to precious gold ('Thangam'), an unblown jasmine flower ('Malaraatha malligai poovae'), and honey from a sandalwood pond ('sandhana kolaththu thaenae').
Alliteration (Moonaai / Ethirai)
“Thanni kodam eduththu / Thangam nee nadanthu vanthaal / Thavikkuthu manasu thavikkuthu”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Th') across sequential lines creating rhythmic musicality.
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Trivia
'Thanni Kodam Eduththu' from 'Vaigasi Poranthachu' (1990) marked the soundtrack debut of composer Deva in Tamil cinema. The film's massive musical success won Deva the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director, launching his career as one of Tamil cinema's most prominent composers of the 1990s.
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