Theychu
From Theertha Karaiyinile · 1987
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Theertha Karaiyinile1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to rub oil/soap... |
| Thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to rub oil/soap... |
| Female | |
| Thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to rub oil/soap... |
| Machaanukku thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to rub oil/soap for my beloved cousin... |
| Thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to rub oil/soap... |
| Ennai thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to apply oil on him... |
| Kaiya thottu kaala thottu | Touching hands, touching feet |
| Uchi mudhal kaalu vara | From head to toe |
| Thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to rub oil/soap... |
| Ippa en sevaiya thaan paaren | Now watch my service |
| Female | |
| Thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to rub oil/soap... |
| Machaanukku thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to rub oil/soap for my beloved cousin... |
| Thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to rub oil/soap... |
| Female | |
| Aalaana chinna ponnu | A young girl who has come of age |
| Um mela thaan aanaen kaanu | I have set my eyes on you |
| Maaraappu unnadhunnu | Saying that this saree drape belongs to you |
| Naannu neennu ennu | Treating 'me' and 'you' as one and the same |
| Female | |
| Manasu muzhukka maaman nenappu | My heart is filled entirely with thoughts of my uncle |
| Neranju thatthalikka | Filled and overflowing with emotion |
| Nenachu thavikka nerungi anaikka | Yearning while thinking, wanting to come close and embrace |
| Manasu ingirukka | My heart is right here |
| Female | |
| Thazhuva thudikkum | Longing to embrace |
| Paruva ponnu paaru seru | Look at this youthful girl, come join her |
| Chorus :Nenjaiyum thottu | Chorus: Touching the heart |
| Vanjiyakatti paadu koodu | Embracing the maiden, sing and join together |
| Mungi kulichu vandhu pasichu paattu paadu | Dips in the water to bathe, comes out hungry and sings a song |
| Sandhana pottu sammadha pattu | Sandalwood pottu, agreeing to love |
| Ennaiyum kattu nerungi nikkira | Tie the knot with me, standing close |
| Female | |
| Thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to rub oil/soap... |
| Machaanukku thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to rub oil/soap for my beloved cousin... |
| Male & Female :Thaeichu vida poren… | Male & Female: I am going to rub oil/soap... |
| Ennai thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to apply oil on him... |
| Female | |
| Kaiya thottu kaala thottu | Touching hands, touching feet |
| Uchi mudhal kaalu vara | From head to toe |
| Thaeichu vida poren… | I am going to rub oil/soap... |
| Ippa en sevaiya thaan paaren | Now watch my service |
| Female | |
| Kannaana chinna kannaa | My precious little darling |
| Vaanga kaadhal mannaa | Come, king of love |
| Onnoda naanum onnaa | Together as one with you |
| Otti irundhaa yennaa | What if I stay attached to you? |
| Female | |
| Soap pottu sodakku pottu | Applying soap, snapping fingers |
| Sogatha kodukkavaa | Shall I give you pleasure? |
| Kozhi adichu kozhambu oothi | Cooking chicken, pouring gravy |
| Virundhu irukku vaa | A feast is waiting, come! |
| Female | |
| Sondhathula podu enakku maala maala | As my rightful partner, place a garland on me |
| Female & Chorus :Solli thaaren naan unakku leela leela | Female & Chorus: I will teach you playful tricks |
| Female :Mottu sirichu kaalangal aachu maamaa maamaa | Female: Time has passed since the flower bud bloomed, uncle |
| Adha thottu parichu sammadham sollu | Touch it, pluck it, and give your consent |
| Eppa enakku thaali kattura | When are you going to tie the sacred thread (thaali) on me? |
| Male | |
| Aala vidu maanae | Spare me, my deer-like girl |
| Andha aalu illae naanae | I am not that guy |
| Aala vidu maanae | Spare me, my deer-like girl |
| Andha aalu illae naanae | I am not that guy |
| Dhevaiyaana valliyodu | With the required Valli by my side |
| Pulli mayil mel irukkum murugan illa naanae | I am not Lord Murugan seated on the spotted peacock |
| Ennai nerunguvadhu veenae | Approaching me is useless |
| Male | |
| Aala vidu maanae | Spare me, my deer-like girl |
| Andha aalu illae naanae | I am not that guy |
| Aala vidu maanae… | Spare me, my deer-like girl... |
தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்...
தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்...
I am going to rub oil/soap...
I am going to rub oil/soap...
தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்....
மச்சானுக்கு தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
எண்ணெய் தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
கையத் தொட்டு காலத் தொட்டு
உச்சி முதல் காலு வர
தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
இப்ப என் சேவையத்தான் பாரேன்
I am going to rub oil/soap...
I am going to rub oil/soap for my beloved cousin...
I am going to rub oil/soap...
I am going to apply oil on him...
Touching hands, touching feet
From head to toe
I am going to rub oil/soap...
Now watch my service
தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
மச்சானுக்கு தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
I am going to rub oil/soap...
I am going to rub oil/soap for my beloved cousin...
I am going to rub oil/soap...
ஆளான சின்னப் பொண்ணு
உம் மேலதான் ஆனேன் கண்ணு
மாராப்பு உன்னதுன்னு
நான்னு நீன்னு எண்ணு
A young girl who has come of age
I have set my eyes on you
Saying that this saree drape belongs to you
Treating 'me' and 'you' as one and the same
மனசு முழுக்க மாமன் நெனப்பு
நெறஞ்சு தத்தளிக்க
நெனச்சு தவிக்க நெருங்கி அணைக்க
மனசு இங்கிருக்க
My heart is filled entirely with thoughts of my uncle
Filled and overflowing with emotion
Yearning while thinking, wanting to come close and embrace
My heart is right here
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
மனசு முழுக்க மாமன் நெனப்பு
நெறஞ்சு தத்தளிக்க
நெனச்சு தவிக்க நெருங்கி அணைக்க
மனசு இங்கிருக்க
Longing to embrace
Look at this youthful girl, come join her
Chorus: Touching the heart
Embracing the maiden, sing and join together
Dips in the water to bathe, comes out hungry and sings a song
Sandalwood pottu, agreeing to love
Tie the knot with me, standing close
தழுவத் துடிக்கும்
பருவப் பொண்ணு பாரு சேரு
குழு :
நெஞ்சையும் தொட்டு
வஞ்சிய கட்டிப் பாடு கூடு
முங்கிக் குளிச்சு வந்து
படிச்சு பாட்டு பாடு
சந்தனப் பொட்டு சம்மதப் பட்டு
என்னையும் கட்டு நெருங்கி நிக்கிற
I am going to rub oil/soap...
I am going to rub oil/soap for my beloved cousin...
Male & Female: I am going to rub oil/soap...
I am going to apply oil on him...
தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
மச்சானுக்கு தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
ஆண் மற்றும் பெண் :
தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
எண்ணெய் தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
Touching hands, touching feet
From head to toe
I am going to rub oil/soap...
Now watch my service
கையத் தொட்டு காலத் தொட்டு
உச்சி முதல் காலு வர
தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
இப்ப என் சேவையத் தான் பாரேன்
My precious little darling
Come, king of love
Together as one with you
What if I stay attached to you?
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
மச்சானுக்கு தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
தேய்ச்சு விடப் போறேன்
Applying soap, snapping fingers
Shall I give you pleasure?
Cooking chicken, pouring gravy
A feast is waiting, come!
கண்ணான சின்னக் கண்ணா
வாங்க காதல் மன்னா
ஒன்னோட நானும் ஒண்ணா
ஒட்டி இருந்தா என்னா
As my rightful partner, place a garland on me
Female & Chorus: I will teach you playful tricks
Female: Time has passed since the flower bud bloomed, uncle
Touch it, pluck it, and give your consent
When are you going to tie the sacred thread (thaali) on me?
சோப்பு போட்டு சொடக்கு போட்டு
சொகத்த கொடுக்கவா
கோழி அடிச்சு கொழம்பு ஊத்தி
விருந்து இருக்கு வா
Spare me, my deer-like girl
I am not that guy
Spare me, my deer-like girl
I am not that guy
With the required Valli by my side
I am not Lord Murugan seated on the spotted peacock
Approaching me is useless
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
சோப்பு போட்டு சொடக்கு போட்டு
சொகத்த கொடுக்கவா வா
கோழி அடிச்சு கொழம்பு ஊத்தி
விருந்து இருக்கு வா
Spare me, my deer-like girl
I am not that guy
Spare me, my deer-like girl...
சொந்தத்துல போடு எனக்கு மால மால
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
சொல்லித் தாரேன் நான் உனக்கு லீலை லீலை
மொட்டு சிரிச்சு காலங்கள் ஆச்சு மாமா மாமா
அத தொட்டுப் பறிச்சு சம்மதம் சொல்லு
எப்ப எனக்கு தாலி கட்டுற
ஆள விடு மானே
அந்த ஆளு இல்லே நானே
ஆள விடு மானே
அந்த ஆளு இல்லே நானே
தேவையான வள்ளியோடு
புள்ளி மயில் மேல் இருக்கும்
முருகன் இல்ல நானே
என்னை நெருங்குவது வீணே
ஆள விடு மானே
அந்த ஆளு இல்லே நானே
ஆள விடு மானே......
Thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to rub oil/soap...
Thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to rub oil/soap...
Thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to rub oil/soap...
Machaanukku thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to rub oil/soap for my beloved cousin...
Thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to rub oil/soap...
Ennai thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to apply oil on him...
Kaiya thottu kaala thottu
Touching hands, touching feet
Uchi mudhal kaalu vara
From head to toe
Thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to rub oil/soap...
Ippa en sevaiya thaan paaren
Now watch my service
Thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to rub oil/soap...
Machaanukku thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to rub oil/soap for my beloved cousin...
Thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to rub oil/soap...
Aalaana chinna ponnu
A young girl who has come of age
Um mela thaan aanaen kaanu
I have set my eyes on you
Maaraappu unnadhunnu
Saying that this saree drape belongs to you
Naannu neennu ennu
Treating 'me' and 'you' as one and the same
Manasu muzhukka maaman nenappu
My heart is filled entirely with thoughts of my uncle
Neranju thatthalikka
Filled and overflowing with emotion
Nenachu thavikka nerungi anaikka
Yearning while thinking, wanting to come close and embrace
Manasu ingirukka
My heart is right here
Thazhuva thudikkum
Longing to embrace
Paruva ponnu paaru seru
Look at this youthful girl, come join her
Chorus :Nenjaiyum thottu
Chorus: Touching the heart
Vanjiyakatti paadu koodu
Embracing the maiden, sing and join together
Mungi kulichu vandhu pasichu paattu paadu
Dips in the water to bathe, comes out hungry and sings a song
Sandhana pottu sammadha pattu
Sandalwood pottu, agreeing to love
Ennaiyum kattu nerungi nikkira
Tie the knot with me, standing close
Thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to rub oil/soap...
Machaanukku thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to rub oil/soap for my beloved cousin...
Male & Female :Thaeichu vida poren…
Male & Female: I am going to rub oil/soap...
Ennai thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to apply oil on him...
Kaiya thottu kaala thottu
Touching hands, touching feet
Uchi mudhal kaalu vara
From head to toe
Thaeichu vida poren…
I am going to rub oil/soap...
Ippa en sevaiya thaan paaren
Now watch my service
Kannaana chinna kannaa
My precious little darling
Vaanga kaadhal mannaa
Come, king of love
Onnoda naanum onnaa
Together as one with you
Otti irundhaa yennaa
What if I stay attached to you?
Soap pottu sodakku pottu
Applying soap, snapping fingers
Sogatha kodukkavaa
Shall I give you pleasure?
Kozhi adichu kozhambu oothi
Cooking chicken, pouring gravy
Virundhu irukku vaa
A feast is waiting, come!
Sondhathula podu enakku maala maala
As my rightful partner, place a garland on me
Female & Chorus :Solli thaaren naan unakku leela leela
Female & Chorus: I will teach you playful tricks
Female :Mottu sirichu kaalangal aachu maamaa maamaa
Female: Time has passed since the flower bud bloomed, uncle
Adha thottu parichu sammadham sollu
Touch it, pluck it, and give your consent
Eppa enakku thaali kattura
When are you going to tie the sacred thread (thaali) on me?
Aala vidu maanae
Spare me, my deer-like girl
Andha aalu illae naanae
I am not that guy
Aala vidu maanae
Spare me, my deer-like girl
Andha aalu illae naanae
I am not that guy
Dhevaiyaana valliyodu
With the required Valli by my side
Pulli mayil mel irukkum murugan illa naanae
I am not Lord Murugan seated on the spotted peacock
Ennai nerunguvadhu veenae
Approaching me is useless
Aala vidu maanae
Spare me, my deer-like girl
Andha aalu illae naanae
I am not that guy
Aala vidu maanae…
Spare me, my deer-like girl...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful song from the 1987 film 'Theertha Karaiyinile' revolves around a youthful maiden teasingly expressing her romantic desires and willingness to care for her beloved uncle (maaman/machaan). She offers to give him a soothing oil bath, prepare a delicious feast, and urges him to marry her and give his consent to their union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Thaeichu vida poren…”
The phrase 'Thaeichu vida poren' is repeated multiple times at the start of verses to emphasize playful affection and intent.
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Asoi)
“Kannaana chinna kannaa / Vaanga kaadhal mannaa / Onnoda naanum onnaa”
End-rhyming words like 'mannaa', 'onnaa', 'yennaa' create a rhythmic, catchy lyric structure.
Alliteration (Emoni / Modhai)
“Manasu muzhukka maaman nenappu / Neranju thatthalikka / Nenachu thavikka nerungi anaikka”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'N' in 'Nenaju', 'Nenappu', 'Neranju', 'Nenachi'.
Metaphor & Allusion
“Dhevaiyaana valliyodu / Pulli mayil mel irukkum murugan illa naanae”
The male character compares himself (negatively) to Lord Murugan with Valli on a peacock, stating he is not divine enough to fulfill her high romance.
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Trivia
The film 'Theertha Karaiyinile' (1987) stars Prabhu and Rupini. The song showcases Gangai Amaran's signature playful, folk-infused lyric style, blending traditional rural affection with comical resistance from the hero.
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