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Lyrics & meaning

Theekuruvi

From Kangalal Kaithu Sei · 2003

Lyricist
Then Mozhi
Singers
Johnson, Harini, Mukesh
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Kangalal Kaithu Sei2003

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yedho maa…Something like...
Chorus :AamaChorus: Yes
Male :Yedho maadhiriMale: In a strange way
Polae ennaLike what?
Chorus :EnnaChorus: What?
Male :VazhiyillaiyaMale: Is there no way out?
Male
Yedho maa…Something like...
Chorus :AamaChorus: Yes
Male :Yedho maadhiriMale: In a strange way
Polae ennaLike what?
Chorus :EnnaChorus: What?
Male :MudiyalaiyaMale: Can't take it anymore
Male
{Kanavula ivadhaanShe is the one in my dream
Sillunu pattaaWho touched me coolly like a breeze
Kaadhalai ivadhaanShe is the one who
Sullunu suttaa} (2)Scorched my love with intense heat
Female
{Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinaiShe is the one in my dream
Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyenaWho touched me coolly like a breeze
Thee pozhudhinilShe is the one who
Theendugiraai thandhiranae} (2)Scorched my love with intense heat
Female
Poo mandhiraAs a firebird and a sweet honey-fruit
Thee thoondugiraaiLike a sweet taste in fiery hands
Theeyinai thee nadhiyinilIn the hour of fire
Thedugiraai thandhiraa….aaYou touch me, oh clever magician
Female
Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinaiAs a firebird and a sweet honey-fruit
Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyenaLike a sweet taste in fiery hands
Thee pozhudhinilIn the hour of fire
Theendugiraai thandhiranaeYou touch me, oh clever magician
Female
Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinaiFlower incantation
Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyenaYou kindle the flame
Thee pozhudhinilFire in a river of fire
TheendugiraaiYou search for, oh magician!
Male
Nandhitha poo mandhiraAs a firebird and a sweet honey-fruit
Thee thoondugiraaiLike a sweet taste in fiery hands
Theeyinai thee nadhiyinilIn the hour of fire
Thedugiraai nandhithaa….aaaYou touch me, oh clever magician
Male
Yedho maa…As a firebird and a sweet honey-fruit
Chorus :AamaLike a sweet taste in fiery hands
Male :Yedho maadhiriIn the hour of fire
Polae ennaYou touch me
Chorus :EnnaNandhitha, with flower incantation
Male :VazhiyillaiyaYou kindle the flame
Chorus :Enna ennaFire in a river of fire
Female
Sillidava sikkidavaYou search for, oh Nandhitha!
Kirangidava kirukkidavaSomething like...
Kai thodu thandhiraaChorus: Yes
Male
Adi yaal udalilaeMale: In a strange way
Vaal idaiyilaeLike what?
Nuzhaiya maraiyaadhaChorus: What?
Viraithidu nandhithaaMale: Is there no way out?
Male
Idai ora moondraam piraiyaeChorus: What, what?
Muththam yendhi vaa vaaShall I shiver? Shall I get caught?
Imai ora thooval siraiyaeShall I faint? Shall I go crazy?
Thuyil thookki poa poaTouch with your hand, oh magician!
Female
Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinaiOh girl, on her body
Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyenaOn her sword-like waist
Male :Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinaiTo enter without disappearing
Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyenaHurry up, Nandhitha!
Female :Thee pozhudhinilOh crescent moon at the edge of the waist!
TheendugiraaiCome bringing kisses!
Male
Nandhitha poo mandhiraOh feather prison at the edge of eyelashes!
Thee thoondugiraaiSteal away sleep and go!
Theeyinai thee nadhiyinilAs a firebird and a sweet honey-fruit
Thedugiraai nandhithaa….aaaLike a sweet taste in fiery hands
Male
Yedho maa…Male: As a firebird and a sweet honey-fruit
Chorus :AamaMale: Like a sweet taste in fiery hands
Male :Yedho maadhiriFemale: In the hour of fire
Polae ennaFemale: You touch me
Chorus :EnnaNandhitha, flower incantation
Male :VazhiyillaiyaYou kindle the flame
Male
Yedho maa…Fire in a river of fire
Chorus :AamaYou search for, oh Nandhitha!
Male :Yedho maadhiriSomething like...
Polae ennaChorus: Yes
Chorus :EnnaMale: In a strange way
Male :MudiyalaiyaLike what?
Male
Hey idai thodavaChorus: What?
Isaithidava suvaithidavaMale: Is there no way out?
Sedhukkidava sollidu nandhithaSomething like...
Female
Kaaladiyila paal nilavadhuChorus: Yes
Paniya padaraadhaMale: In a strange way
Thedidu thandhiraLike what?
Female
Mazhai nera kaatrae kaatraeChorus: What?
Manam thinna vaa vaaMale: Can't take it anymore
Kudai ora ootrae ootraeHey, shall I touch your waist?
Gunam solli thaa thaaShall I play music? Shall I taste?
Female
{Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinaiShall I sculpt you? Tell me, Nandhitha!
Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyenaThe milky moon at your feet
Thee pozhudhinilDoes it not spread like frost?
Theendugiraai thandhiranae} (2)Search for it, magician!
Female
Poo mandhiraOh wind in times of rain!
Thee thoondugiraaiCome to devour the mind!
Theeyinai thee nadhiyinilOh spring at the edge of the umbrella!
Thedugiraai thandhiraa….aaReveal your nature and grant it!
Aaaa….aaa…..aaa…..aaa….aaa…As a firebird and a sweet honey-fruit
Aaa…aaa….aaa….aa….aaa…aaa…Like a sweet taste in fiery hands
Male
Yedho maa…In the hour of fire
Chorus :AamaYou touch me, oh clever magician
Male :Yedho maadhiriAs a firebird and a sweet honey-fruit
Polae ennaLike a sweet taste in fiery hands
Chorus :EnnaIn the hour of fire
Male :VazhiyillaiyaYou touch me, oh clever magician
Male
Yedho maa…Flower incantation
Chorus :AamaYou kindle the flame
Male :Yedho maadhiriFire in a river of fire
Polae ennaYou search for, oh magician!
Chorus :EnnaAaaa… (Vocalizing)
Male :MudiyalaiyaAaa… (Vocalizing)
Female
Aaaa….aaa…..aaa…..aaa….aaa…Something like...
Male :Kanavula ivadhaanChorus: Yes
Sillunu pattaaMale: In a strange way
Kaadhalai ivadhaanLike what?
Male
Yedho maa…Chorus: What?
Chorus :AamaMale: Is there no way out?
Male :Yedho maadhiriSomething like...
Polae ennaChorus: Yes
Chorus :EnnaMale: In a strange way
Male :VazhiyillaiyaLike what?
Male
Yedho maa…Chorus: What?
Chorus :AamaMale: Can't take it anymore
Male :Yedho maadhiriAaaa… (Vocalizing)
Polae ennaMale: She is the one in my dream
Chorus :EnnaWho touched me coolly like a breeze
Male :MudiyalaiyaShe is the one who
Male
Kanavula ivadhaanSomething like...
Sillunu pattaaChorus: Yes
Kaadhalai ivadhaanMale: In a strange way
Sullunu suttaaLike what?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This seductive song from 'Kangalal Kaithu Sei' explores the paradoxical and mesmerizing journey of romantic desire. It paints love as a force that simultaneously offers soothing coolness ('Sillunu') and intense, burning warmth ('Sullunu'). The lyrics evoke a hypnotic world filled with magical imagery, comparing the lovers to clever illusionists ('Thandhiranae'), firebirds ('Theekuruvi'), and sweet nectar fruits, lost in a metaphorical 'river of fire'. Interspersed with playful back-and-forth dialogue ('Yedho maadhiri', 'Enna'), the track captures the surreal feeling of being completely overwhelmed by passion and intimacy, where dreams blur with reality under the spell of romantic enchantment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Alliteration (Thoduppu / Monai)

Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinai / Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyena

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Th' across consecutive words creates a rhythmic and mystical cadence.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Theeyinai thee nadhiyinil

Passion and longing are metaphorically equated to a river made of fire ('thee nadhiyinil').

Onomatopoeia & Oxymoron (Erattai Kilavi & Muran)

Sillunu pattaa / Sullunu suttaa

The words 'Sillunu' (cool touch) and 'Sullunu' (scorching burn) contrast contrasting physical sensations vividly through sound echo.

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Trivia

The music for 'Kangalal Kaithu Sei' (2003) was composed by A.R. Rahman and directed by veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja. The album is notable for its avant-garde electro-acoustic arrangements and sensual vocal stylings.

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