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Lyrics & meaning

Thiranthadhu Kadhavu

From Jodi Pura · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam, S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Jodi Pura
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
10 Feb 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Female :……………..
Thiranthathu kadhavu thodarkadhaiyena
Thodarnthathu uravu
Iniya kaarkkaalam ilamai oorkkolam
Idhazhodu Idhzh….
Inainthidum velai inikkum
Thiranthathu kadhavu thodarkadhaiyena
Thodarnthathu uravu
Iniya kaarkkaalam ilamai oorkkolam
Idhazhodu Idhzh….
Inainthidum velai inikkum
Oru jodi pura iru kadhal nilaa
Inbaththai santhikkum nalla naal vanthathu
Male :Paniyil nanaiyum malarae
kaniyil vazhiyum rasamae
Alli seeraattavo anbil neeraattavo
Thiranthathu kadhavu
Female :Thodarkadhaiyena
Thodarnthathu uravu
Male :Iniya kaarkkaalam
Female :Ilamai oorkkolam
Male :Idhazhodu Idhzh….
Female :Inainthidum velai
Both :Inikkum
Iru thegangalil oru jeevan ena
Unnai naan ennai nee konjym aananthamo
Female :Namakkul idhu pol nerukkam
Nedunaal varaiyil irukkum
Sontham theeraathathu pantham maaraathathu
Thiranthathu kadhavu
Female :Thodarkadhaiyena
Thodarnthathu uravu
Male :Iniya kaarkkaalam
Female :Ilamai oorkkolam
Male :Idhazhodu Idhzh….
Female :Inainthidum velai
Both :Inikkum
Manamaalaigalum iru tholil vizhum
Manjaththil nenjaththil anbu thaen paainthidum
Male :Mudhal naal iravil thodangi
Maru naal varaiyil mayangi
Viththai oraayiram thaththai nee kaanalaam
Thiranthathu kadhavu
Female :Thodarkadhaiyena
Thodarnthathu uravu
Male :Iniya kaarkkaalam
Female :Ilamai oorkkolam
Male :Idhazhodu Idhzh….
Female :Inainthidum velai
Both :Inikkum
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Male :……………..
Both :……………….
...
Female: ...
The door opened, and like a continuing story,
our relationship carried on.
A sweet monsoon, a procession of youth,
when lips meet lips...
the moment they unite is sweet.
The door opened, and like a continuing story,
our relationship carried on.
A sweet monsoon, a procession of youth,
when lips meet lips...
the moment they unite is sweet.
A pair of doves, two moons of love,
the auspicious day to meet with joy has arrived.
Male: O flower soaked in the morning dew,
O sweet nectar dripping from ripe fruit,
shall I cradle you gently, or bathe you in love?
The door opened,
Female: and like a continuing story,
our relationship carried on.
Male: A sweet monsoon,
Female: a procession of youth,
Male: when lips meet lips...
Female: the moment they unite,
Both: it is sweet.
Like a single soul living in two bodies,
what bliss it is as we tenderly cuddle each other!
Female: A closeness between us like this
will last for endless days.
Our kinship is never-ending, our bond will never change.
The door opened,
Female: and like a continuing story,
our relationship carried on.
Male: A sweet monsoon,
Female: a procession of youth,
Male: when lips meet lips...
Female: the moment they unite,
Both: it is sweet.
Wedding garlands will rest upon our shoulders,
and on our bridal bed and in our hearts, the honey of love will flow.
Male: Starting on the first night,
swept away in love until the next day,
my sweet parrot, you will discover a thousand wondrous arts.
The door opened,
Female: and like a continuing story,
our relationship carried on.
Male: A sweet monsoon,
Female: a procession of youth,
Male: when lips meet lips...
Female: the moment they unite,
Both: it is sweet.
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Male: ...
Both: ...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Thiranthathu Kadhavu from the movie Jodi Pura (1983) is a romantic song describing the unfolding bond between two lovers. The lyrics draw parallels between their romance and a continuous story, celebrating their physical and emotional union as two bodies sharing a single soul. Through lush natural imagery—dewy flowers, sweet fruit juice, and gentle rains—the song vividly conveys marital intimacy, passion, and everlasting companionship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)

“Thiranthathu kadhavu thodarkadhaiyena / Thodarnthathu uravu”

The second consonant 'ra/dar' sound creates rhythm between Thiranthathu and Thodarnthathu.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Oru jodi pura iru kadhal nilaa”

The lovers are metaphorically addressed as a pair of doves ('jodi pura') and two love moons ('iru kadhal nilaa').

Monaai (Initial letter alliteration)

“Manamaalaigalum iru tholil vizhum / Manjaththil nenjaththil anbu thaen paainthidum”

Repetition of the initial 'Ma' sound in 'Manamaalaigalum' and 'Manjaththil' enhances phonetic harmony.

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Trivia

Composed by the legendary music duo Shankar-Ganesh, Jodi Pura (1983) featured lyrics written by Vaali and vocals by Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam, and S. P. Sailaja.

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