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Lyrics & meaning

Thathedutha Muthu Pillai

From Rettai Vaal Kuruvi · 1987

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
P. Susheela, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
5 Apr 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thathedutha
Muthu pillai yaaro
Aala marathadi
Thedi amarndhavar dhaano
Naan kandedutha
Kattu pillai yaaro
Kanniyar konjidum
Kanna piraan ivar dhaano
Paala thaan kodukkaavaa
Bhutti paala thaan
Alli thaan kodukkavaa
Saththunava thaan
Ippo thathedutha
Muthu pillai yaaro
Aala marathadi
Thedi amarndhavar dhaano
Naan kandedutha
Kattu pillai yaaro
Kanniyar konjidum
Kanna piraan ivar dhaano
Paalai kudikkaamae
Paduthuvadhaeno
Baalaganae idhu polum
Paavi manam alai modhum
Saelai izhuthu izhuthu
Sirippadhu yeno
Seivadhu yen indha vambu
Theriyudhu undhanin anbu
Murandu pudikkaadhae
Muradanai pola
Female :Nerundu muzhikkaadhae
Thirudanai pola
Solluradhai kettu kollu
Paappaa vaappaa
Kaiyai kaiya sappaadhae
Indhaa bhutti paal
Ippo thathedutha
Muthu pillai yaaro
Female : Aala marathadi
Thedi amarndhavar dhaano
Disco paappaa
Disco paappaa
Disco paappaa disco paappaa
Disco aadu
Ha ha ha
Biscuit thandhaa
Disco pidikkum
Biscuit thandhaa disco pidikkum
Kiss kiss pannu
Ha ha ha
Arasa maram thedi
Alaiyavumillae
Adhisayam veredhumillae
Adhirasam poloru pillai
Panneeril neeraatti
Paalannam ootti
Paadattumaa oru paattu
Paal vadiyum mugam kaattu
Urundu theruvil vandhu
Mannu thinna venaam
Female :Marundhu kudikkaamae
Makkaar panna venaam
Mandaiyilae rendu vaippen
Raajaa raajaa
Sutti pullae nee thoongu
Aaro aaro aariraaro
Female :Sollum pechai nee kelu
Hero hero veraaro
Ippo thathedutha
Muthu pillai yaaro
Aala marathadi
Thedi amarndhavar dhaano
Naan kandedutha
Kattu pillai yaaro
Kanniyar konjidum
Kanna piraan ivar dhaano
Paala thaan kodukkaavaa
Bhutti paala thaan
Alli thaan kodukkavaa
Saththunava thaan
Aahaa aariraari raari raaro aaro
Aariraari raari raari raaro
Female :Aariraari raari raari raari raaro
Aariraari raari raari raari raaro
Who is this adopted
pearl-like child?
Under the banyan tree,
is he the one who came searching and sat down?
Who is this handsome boy
that I found?
Pampered by young women,
is he Lord Krishna himself?
Shall I give you milk?
Milk from the bottle...
Shall I lovingly feed you
nutritious food?
Who is this adopted
pearl-like child now?
Under the banyan tree,
is he the one who came searching and sat down?
Who is this handsome boy
that I found?
Pampered by young women,
is he Lord Krishna himself?
Without drinking your milk,
why do you trouble me like this?
O little boy, when you act this way,
my poor heart tosses like waves.
Tugging and pulling at my saree,
why do you giggle and laugh?
Why do you cause this mischief?
Yet I can see how much you love me!
Don't be so stubborn,
like a rowdy boy!
Female: Don't blink nervously,
like a thief caught in the act!
Listen to what I say,
come here, baby!
Don't suck on your fingers,
here is your milk bottle!
Who is this adopted
pearl-like child now?
Female: Under the banyan tree,
is he the one who came searching and sat down?
Disco baby,
disco baby!
Disco baby, disco baby,
dance the disco!
Ha ha ha!
If I give you a biscuit,
you will love the disco!
If I give you a biscuit, you'll love the disco!
Give me a kiss, a kiss!
Ha ha ha!
I didn't wander around
circling sacred peepal trees for a child;
there is no greater wonder
than a child as sweet as an adhirasam (a traditional sweet treat)!
Bathing you in rosewater,
feeding you milk and rice,
shall I sing you a lullaby?
Show me your innocent, milk-soft face!
Don't go rolling around in the street
and eating dirt!
Female: Refusing to take your medicine,
don't throw tantrums!
I'll give you a couple of taps on your head,
my little prince!
Sleep now, naughty little child,
Aaro aaro aariraaro...
Female: Listen to what you're told,
my hero, my hero, who else could you be?
Who is this adopted
pearl-like child now?
Under the banyan tree,
is he the one who came searching and sat down?
Who is this handsome boy
that I found?
Pampered by young women,
is he Lord Krishna himself?
Shall I give you milk?
Milk from the bottle...
Shall I lovingly feed you
nutritious food?
Aaha aariraari raari raaro aaro,
Aariraari raari raari raaro...
Female: Aariraari raari raari raari raaro,
Aariraari raari raari raari raaro...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful song from 'Rettai Vaal Kuruvi' features humorous, maternal teasing and affection directed toward a grown adult who is being treated like a naughty toddler. The lyrics draw playful parallels between the protagonist and Lord Krishna, invoking classical Krishna-lila themes such as pulling sarees, throwing tantrums, avoiding milk, and eating dirt, mixed with modern, comical elements like 'disco' and 'biscuits'. Throughout the song, the singers balance teasing threats of discipline with deep, soothing lullabies, creating a comical yet heartwarming dynamic that reflects both affectionate bonding and romantic banter.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Adhirasam poloru pillai

Compares the sweet child to 'adhirasam' (a traditional sweet delicacy).

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Kanniyar konjidum Kanna piraan ivar dhaano

Compares the subject of affection to Lord Krishna ('Kanna piraan'), a divine archetype of playful mischief.

Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Murandu pudikkaadhae / Muradanai pola

Rhyming of second consonant sound 'du' across consecutive lines (Murandu / Muradanai / Nerundu).

Anaphora / Repetition

Disco paappaa disco paappaa

Rhythmic repetition of 'Disco paappaa' for humorous modern musical effect.

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Trivia

'Rettai Vaal Kuruvi' (1987) is a romantic comedy directed by Balu Mahendra, starring Mohan, Radhika, and Archana. The film's musical score was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran. The song features comical situation-based lyrics that parody classical lullabies and Krishna-devotional imagery.

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