Then Kudicha Nilavu
From Naan Avanillai · 2007
- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singers
- Naresh Iyer, Deepa Mariyam
- Music directors
- Vijay Antony, D. Imman
- Details
- Naan Avanillai2007
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ………………………… | |
| Female | |
| Thean kudichcha nilavu | The moon that drank honey, |
| Vizhi mayangum iravithu | this is an intoxicating night for the eyes. |
| Thinandhorum thiru onam thaan | Every day is indeed Onam festival. |
| Female | |
| Kai piditha uravu | The relationship holding hands, |
| Kathai yeluthum alagithu | it is beauty that writes a story. |
| Thiruchuru thirukolam thaan | It is truly a divine festive sight. |
| Female | |
| Kili irandum inaiyum pothu | When two parrots unite, |
| Kili paattalae | it is the parrot's song. |
| Siragadikkum viliyinodu | With fluttering eyes, |
| Kuyil paattalae | it is the cuckoo's song. |
| Mayil kaluthu valaiyum pothu | When the peacock's neck bends, |
| Mazhai paattalae | it is the rain's song. |
| Malai thuligal valiyum pothu | When rain droplets trickle down, |
| Uyir paattalae | it is the song of life. |
| Male | |
| Thean kudichcha nilavu | The moon that drank honey, |
| Vizhi mayangum iravithu | this is an intoxicating night for the eyes. |
| Thinandhorum thiru onam thaan | Every day is indeed Onam festival. |
| Male | |
| Kai pidicha uravu | The relationship holding hands, |
| Kathai yeluthum alagithu | it is beauty that writes a story. |
| Thiruchuru thirukolam thaan | It is truly a divine festive sight. |
| Female | |
| Aaaaa…aaaa…aaaa…aaaa | Aaaaa...aaaa...aaaa...aaaa |
| Male :Thana na na na na na….. | Male: Thana na na na na na... |
| Chorus :……………………………….. | Chorus: ... |
| Female | |
| Odum sulalgalil | In the running swirls, |
| Pogum sudargalil | in the passing flames, |
| Padagu pol manam | the mind, like a boat, |
| Unnai suththuthae | revolves around you. |
| Male | |
| Suththuthae suththuthae | Revolves and revolves, |
| Suththuthae suththuthae | revolves and revolves. |
| Female | |
| Othungum vayalgalil | In the quiet fields, |
| Veettu suvargalil | on the house walls, |
| Sorgathin vaasathil | in the fragrance of heaven, |
| Uyir sokkuthae | the soul gets spellbound. |
| Male | |
| Sokkuthae sokkuthae | Spellbound and spellbound, |
| Sokkuthae sokkuthae | spellbound and spellbound. |
| Male | |
| Nendhiram vaalaigalai | Like Nendran banana trees, |
| Yendhiya kaalgalilae | in the legs bearing grace, |
| Naan konjam thaluva | as I embrace a little, |
| Nee konjam naluva | as you slip away a little, |
| Male | |
| Ilamai nanaiya | youth gets drenched, |
| Siragu viriyum | wings unfold. |
| Yennamo seiyuthu | Something is happening, |
| Yennamo seiyuthu | something is happening, |
| Yennamo seiyuthu | something is happening, |
| Yennamo seiyuthuthadi | something is happening to me, girl. |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………… | |
| Female | |
| Thean kudichcha nilavu | The moon that drank honey, |
| Vizhi mayangum iravithu | this is an intoxicating night for the eyes. |
| Thinandhorum thiru onam thaan | Every day is indeed Onam festival. |
| Female | |
| Kai piditha uravu | The relationship holding hands, |
| Kathai yeluthum alagithu | it is beauty that writes a story. |
| Thiruchuru thirukolam thaan | It is truly a divine festive sight. |
| Male | |
| Kili irandum inaiyum pothu | When two parrots unite, |
| Kili paattalae | it is the parrot's song. |
| Siragadikkum viliyinodu | With fluttering eyes, |
| Kuyil paattalae | it is the cuckoo's song. |
| Mayil kaluthu valaiyum pothu | When the peacock's neck bends, |
| Mazhai paattalae | it is the rain's song. |
| Malai thuligal valiyum pothu | When rain droplets trickle down, |
| Uyir paattalae | it is the song of life. |
| Female | |
| Kaadhal kathakali | Love's Kathakali dance, |
| Kaadhal kathakali | Love's Kathakali dance, |
| Kiligal kuduthu | exchanging sweet pecks, |
| Mudhal raathiriyil | on the first night, |
| Male | |
| Raathiriyil raathiriyil | on the night, on the night, |
| Raathiriyil raathiriyil | on the night, on the night. |
| Female | |
| Vaalai ilaigalil | On the banana leaves, |
| Saaral mazhaithuli | drizzling rain droplets, |
| Kavithai paaduthu | singing poetry, |
| Suga yaathiraiyil | in the blissful journey, |
| Male | |
| Yaathiraiyil yaathiraiyil | in the journey, in the journey, |
| Yaathiraiyil yaathiraiyil | in the journey, in the journey. |
| Male | |
| Anjana kangalilae | In kohl-rimmed eyes, |
| Konjidum poonchediyae | O affectionate flowering plant, |
| Santhanam sivakka | as sandalwood turns red, |
| Kukumam kalakka | as kumkum blends in, |
| Male | |
| Idhazhum idhazhum | lips meeting lips, |
| Amutham kudikka | to drink nectar, |
| Thekkadi kottuthu | Thekkady is pouring rhythmically, |
| Thekkadi kottuthu | Thekkady is pouring rhythmically, |
| Thekkadi kottuthu | Thekkady is pouring rhythmically, |
| Thekkadi kottuthu thadi… | Thekkady is beating rhythmically, girl... |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………….. | |
| Male | |
| Thean kudichcha nilavu | The moon that drank honey, |
| Vizhi mayangum iravithu | this is an intoxicating night for the eyes. |
| Thinandhorum thiru onam thaan | Every day is indeed Onam festival. |
| Male | |
| Kai piditha uravu | The relationship holding hands, |
| Kathai yeluthum alagithu | it is beauty that writes a story. |
| Thiruchuru thirukolam thaan | It is truly a divine festive sight. |
| Male | |
| Kili irandum inaiyum pothu | When two parrots unite, |
| Kili paattalae | it is the parrot's song. |
| Siragadikkum viliyinodu | With fluttering eyes, |
| Kuyil paattalae | it is the cuckoo's song. |
| Mayil kaluthu valaiyum pothu | When the peacock's neck bends, |
| Mazhai paattalae | it is the rain's song. |
| Malai thuligal valiyum pothu | When rain droplets trickle down, |
| Uyir paattalae | it is the song of life. |
| Male | |
| Mandhaara malarae | O Mandhara flower, |
| Mandhaara malarae | O Mandhara flower, |
| Siradi mudiththaayo | have you completed the steps, |
| Mannmadan kalaiyil | in the art of Kamadeva, |
| Aanandtha kudathil | in the pot of bliss, |
| Nee kuda varauvaayo .. | will you also come along? |
இசையமைப்பாளா்கள் :
விஜய் அன்டனி, டி. இமான்
....................................
The moon that drank honey,
this is an intoxicating night for the eyes.
Every day is indeed Onam festival.
தேன் குடிச்ச
நிலவு விழி மயங்கும்
இரவிது தினம் தோறும்
திரு ஓணம் தான்
The relationship holding hands,
it is beauty that writes a story.
It is truly a divine festive sight.
கைபிடித்த உறவு
கதை எழுதும் அழகிது
திருச்சூரு திருக்கோலம்
தான்
When two parrots unite,
it is the parrot's song.
With fluttering eyes,
it is the cuckoo's song.
When the peacock's neck bends,
it is the rain's song.
When rain droplets trickle down,
it is the song of life.
கிளி இரண்டும்
இணையும் போது
கிளிப்பாட்டாலே சிறகடிக்கும்
விழியினோடு குயில் பாட்டாலே
மயில் கழுத்து வளையும் போது
மழைப்பாட்டாலே மழைத் துளிகள்
வழியும் போது உயிர் பாட்டாலே
The moon that drank honey,
this is an intoxicating night for the eyes.
Every day is indeed Onam festival.
தேன் குடிச்ச
நிலவு விழி மயங்கும்
இரவிது தினம் தோறும்
திரு ஓணம் தான்
The relationship holding hands,
it is beauty that writes a story.
It is truly a divine festive sight.
கைபிடித்த உறவு
கதை எழுதும் அழகிது
திருச்சூரு திருக்கோலம்
தான்
Aaaaa...aaaa...aaaa...aaaa
Male: Thana na na na na na...
Chorus: ...
ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ.....
.............................
குழு :
.................................
In the running swirls,
in the passing flames,
the mind, like a boat,
revolves around you.
ஓடும் சுழல்களில்
போகும் சுடா்களில் படகு
போல் மனம் உன்னைச் சுத்துதே
Revolves and revolves,
revolves and revolves.
சுத்துதே சுத்துதே
சுத்துதே சுத்துதே
In the quiet fields,
on the house walls,
in the fragrance of heaven,
the soul gets spellbound.
ஒதுங்கும் வயல்களில்
வீட்டு சுவர்களில் சொர்கத்தின்
வாசத்தில் உயிர் சொக்குதே
Spellbound and spellbound,
spellbound and spellbound.
சொக்குதே சொக்குதே
சொக்குதே சொக்குதே
Like Nendran banana trees,
in the legs bearing grace,
as I embrace a little,
as you slip away a little,
நேந்திரம் வாழைகளை
ஏந்திய கால்களிலே நான் கொஞ்சம்
தழுவ நீ கொஞ்சம் நழுவ
youth gets drenched,
wings unfold.
Something is happening,
something is happening,
something is happening,
something is happening to me, girl.
இளமை நனைய
சிறகு விரியும் என்னமோ
செய்யுது என்னமோ
செய்யுது என்னமோ
செய்யுது என்னமோ
செய்யுதடி
....................................
The moon that drank honey,
this is an intoxicating night for the eyes.
Every day is indeed Onam festival.
தேன் குடிச்ச
நிலவு விழி மயங்கும்
இரவிது தினம் தோறும்
திரு ஓணம் தான்
The relationship holding hands,
it is beauty that writes a story.
It is truly a divine festive sight.
கைபிடித்த உறவு
கதை எழுதும் அழகிது
திருச்சூரு திருக்கோலம்
தான்
When two parrots unite,
it is the parrot's song.
With fluttering eyes,
it is the cuckoo's song.
When the peacock's neck bends,
it is the rain's song.
When rain droplets trickle down,
it is the song of life.
கிளி இரண்டும்
இணையும் போது
கிளிப்பாட்டாலே சிறகடிக்கும்
விழியினோடு குயில் பாட்டாலே
மயில் கழுத்து வளையும் போது
மழைப்பாட்டாலே மழைத் துளிகள்
வழியும் போது உயிர் பாட்டாலே
Love's Kathakali dance,
Love's Kathakali dance,
exchanging sweet pecks,
on the first night,
காதல் கதகளி
காதல் கதகளி கிளிகள்
கூடுது முதல் ராத்திரியில்
on the night, on the night,
on the night, on the night.
ராத்திரியில்
ராத்திரியில் ராத்திரியில்
ராத்திரியில்
On the banana leaves,
drizzling rain droplets,
singing poetry,
in the blissful journey,
வாழை இலைகளில்
சாரல் மழைத்துளி கவிதை
பாடுது சுகயாத்திரையில்
in the journey, in the journey,
in the journey, in the journey.
யாத்திரையில்
யாத்திரையில் யாத்திரையில்
யாத்திரையில்
In kohl-rimmed eyes,
O affectionate flowering plant,
as sandalwood turns red,
as kumkum blends in,
அஞ்சன கண்களிலே
கொஞ்சிடும் பூஞ்செடியே
சந்தனம் சிவக்க குங்குமம்
கலக்க
lips meeting lips,
to drink nectar,
Thekkady is pouring rhythmically,
Thekkady is pouring rhythmically,
Thekkady is pouring rhythmically,
Thekkady is beating rhythmically, girl...
இதழும் இதழும்
அமுதம் குடிக்க தேக்கடி
கொட்டுது தேக்கடி கொட்டுது
தேக்கடி கொட்டுது தேக்கடி
கொட்டுதடி
....................................
The moon that drank honey,
this is an intoxicating night for the eyes.
Every day is indeed Onam festival.
தேன் குடிச்ச
நிலவு விழி மயங்கும்
இரவிது தினம் தோறும்
திரு ஓணம் தான்
The relationship holding hands,
it is beauty that writes a story.
It is truly a divine festive sight.
கைபிடித்த உறவு
கதை எழுதும் அழகிது
திருச்சூரு திருக்கோலம்
தான்
When two parrots unite,
it is the parrot's song.
With fluttering eyes,
it is the cuckoo's song.
When the peacock's neck bends,
it is the rain's song.
When rain droplets trickle down,
it is the song of life.
கிளி இரண்டும்
இணையும் போது
கிளிப்பாட்டாலே சிறகடிக்கும்
விழியினோடு குயில் பாட்டாலே
மயில் கழுத்து வளையும் போது
மழைப்பாட்டாலே மழைத் துளிகள்
வழியும் போது உயிர் பாட்டாலே
O Mandhara flower,
O Mandhara flower,
have you completed the steps,
in the art of Kamadeva,
in the pot of bliss,
will you also come along?
மந்தார மலரே
மந்தார மலரே சீரடி
முடித்தாயோ மன்மத
காலையில் ஆனந்தக்
கூடத்தில் நீ கூட வருவாயோ
…………………………
Thean kudichcha nilavu
The moon that drank honey,
Vizhi mayangum iravithu
this is an intoxicating night for the eyes.
Thinandhorum thiru onam thaan
Every day is indeed Onam festival.
Kai piditha uravu
The relationship holding hands,
Kathai yeluthum alagithu
it is beauty that writes a story.
Thiruchuru thirukolam thaan
It is truly a divine festive sight.
Kili irandum inaiyum pothu
When two parrots unite,
Kili paattalae
it is the parrot's song.
Siragadikkum viliyinodu
With fluttering eyes,
Kuyil paattalae
it is the cuckoo's song.
Mayil kaluthu valaiyum pothu
When the peacock's neck bends,
Mazhai paattalae
it is the rain's song.
Malai thuligal valiyum pothu
When rain droplets trickle down,
Uyir paattalae
it is the song of life.
Thean kudichcha nilavu
The moon that drank honey,
Vizhi mayangum iravithu
this is an intoxicating night for the eyes.
Thinandhorum thiru onam thaan
Every day is indeed Onam festival.
Kai pidicha uravu
The relationship holding hands,
Kathai yeluthum alagithu
it is beauty that writes a story.
Thiruchuru thirukolam thaan
It is truly a divine festive sight.
Aaaaa…aaaa…aaaa…aaaa
Aaaaa...aaaa...aaaa...aaaa
Male :Thana na na na na na…..
Male: Thana na na na na na...
Chorus :………………………………..
Chorus: ...
Odum sulalgalil
In the running swirls,
Pogum sudargalil
in the passing flames,
Padagu pol manam
the mind, like a boat,
Unnai suththuthae
revolves around you.
Suththuthae suththuthae
Revolves and revolves,
Suththuthae suththuthae
revolves and revolves.
Othungum vayalgalil
In the quiet fields,
Veettu suvargalil
on the house walls,
Sorgathin vaasathil
in the fragrance of heaven,
Uyir sokkuthae
the soul gets spellbound.
Sokkuthae sokkuthae
Spellbound and spellbound,
Sokkuthae sokkuthae
spellbound and spellbound.
Nendhiram vaalaigalai
Like Nendran banana trees,
Yendhiya kaalgalilae
in the legs bearing grace,
Naan konjam thaluva
as I embrace a little,
Nee konjam naluva
as you slip away a little,
Ilamai nanaiya
youth gets drenched,
Siragu viriyum
wings unfold.
Yennamo seiyuthu
Something is happening,
Yennamo seiyuthu
something is happening,
Yennamo seiyuthu
something is happening,
Yennamo seiyuthuthadi
something is happening to me, girl.
……………………………
Thean kudichcha nilavu
The moon that drank honey,
Vizhi mayangum iravithu
this is an intoxicating night for the eyes.
Thinandhorum thiru onam thaan
Every day is indeed Onam festival.
Kai piditha uravu
The relationship holding hands,
Kathai yeluthum alagithu
it is beauty that writes a story.
Thiruchuru thirukolam thaan
It is truly a divine festive sight.
Kili irandum inaiyum pothu
When two parrots unite,
Kili paattalae
it is the parrot's song.
Siragadikkum viliyinodu
With fluttering eyes,
Kuyil paattalae
it is the cuckoo's song.
Mayil kaluthu valaiyum pothu
When the peacock's neck bends,
Mazhai paattalae
it is the rain's song.
Malai thuligal valiyum pothu
When rain droplets trickle down,
Uyir paattalae
it is the song of life.
Kaadhal kathakali
Love's Kathakali dance,
Kaadhal kathakali
Love's Kathakali dance,
Kiligal kuduthu
exchanging sweet pecks,
Mudhal raathiriyil
on the first night,
Raathiriyil raathiriyil
on the night, on the night,
Raathiriyil raathiriyil
on the night, on the night.
Vaalai ilaigalil
On the banana leaves,
Saaral mazhaithuli
drizzling rain droplets,
Kavithai paaduthu
singing poetry,
Suga yaathiraiyil
in the blissful journey,
Yaathiraiyil yaathiraiyil
in the journey, in the journey,
Yaathiraiyil yaathiraiyil
in the journey, in the journey.
Anjana kangalilae
In kohl-rimmed eyes,
Konjidum poonchediyae
O affectionate flowering plant,
Santhanam sivakka
as sandalwood turns red,
Kukumam kalakka
as kumkum blends in,
Idhazhum idhazhum
lips meeting lips,
Amutham kudikka
to drink nectar,
Thekkadi kottuthu
Thekkady is pouring rhythmically,
Thekkadi kottuthu
Thekkady is pouring rhythmically,
Thekkadi kottuthu
Thekkady is pouring rhythmically,
Thekkadi kottuthu thadi…
Thekkady is beating rhythmically, girl...
……………………………..
Thean kudichcha nilavu
The moon that drank honey,
Vizhi mayangum iravithu
this is an intoxicating night for the eyes.
Thinandhorum thiru onam thaan
Every day is indeed Onam festival.
Kai piditha uravu
The relationship holding hands,
Kathai yeluthum alagithu
it is beauty that writes a story.
Thiruchuru thirukolam thaan
It is truly a divine festive sight.
Kili irandum inaiyum pothu
When two parrots unite,
Kili paattalae
it is the parrot's song.
Siragadikkum viliyinodu
With fluttering eyes,
Kuyil paattalae
it is the cuckoo's song.
Mayil kaluthu valaiyum pothu
When the peacock's neck bends,
Mazhai paattalae
it is the rain's song.
Malai thuligal valiyum pothu
When rain droplets trickle down,
Uyir paattalae
it is the song of life.
Mandhaara malarae
O Mandhara flower,
Mandhaara malarae
O Mandhara flower,
Siradi mudiththaayo
have you completed the steps,
Mannmadan kalaiyil
in the art of Kamadeva,
Aanandtha kudathil
in the pot of bliss,
Nee kuda varauvaayo ..
will you also come along?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Thean Kudichcha Nilavu from Naan Avanillai (2007) is a romantic melody heavily soaked in Kerala's scenic motifs and nature-inspired metaphors. The song compares the intimacy and joy of lovers to festive occasions like Onam and the monsoon rains, portraying every shared moment as a celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thean kudichcha nilavu”
The moon is personified as having drunk honey ('Thean kudichcha nilavu'), emphasizing the sweetness and intoxication of the night.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Padagu pol manam”
The lover's restless mind is compared to a floating boat caught in swirls ('Padagu pol manam').
Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Suththuthae suththuthae”
Words like 'Suththuthae' and 'Sokkuthae' are repeated sequentially to emphasize rhythmic intensity and emotional intoxication.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai and Ethirai)
“Santhanam sivakka”
Symmetrical rhyme schemes in lines like 'Santhanam sivakka / Kukumam kalakka' create a lyrical, melodious flow.
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Trivia
Naan Avanillai (2007) is a remake of the classic 1977 Gemini Ganesan movie of the same title. The soundtrack was composed by Vijay Antony and D. Imman, with 'Then Kudichadha Nilavu' featuring prominent Kerala folk arrangements, Kathakali motifs, and traditional instrumentation to suit the Kerala setting.
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