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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
Details
Jodi Pura1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
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Female :……………..
Male
Thiranthathu kadhavu thodarkadhaiyenaThe door opened, like a serial story
Thodarnthathu uravuThe relationship continued
Iniya kaarkkaalam ilamai oorkkolamSweet monsoon season, a procession of youth
Idhazhodu Idhzh….Lip to lip...
Inainthidum velai inikkumThe moment they join is sweet
Male
Thiranthathu kadhavu thodarkadhaiyenaThe door opened, like a serial story
Thodarnthathu uravuThe relationship continued
Iniya kaarkkaalam ilamai oorkkolamSweet monsoon season, a procession of youth
Idhazhodu Idhzh….Lip to lip...
Inainthidum velai inikkumThe moment they join is sweet
Female
Oru jodi pura iru kadhal nilaaA pair of doves, two moons of love
Inbaththai santhikkum nalla naal vanthathuThe good day to encounter bliss has arrived
Male :Paniyil nanaiyum malaraeOh flower drenched in dew drops
kaniyil vazhiyum rasamaeOh sweet juice overflowing from fruit
Alli seeraattavo anbil neeraattavoShall I shower you with affection or bathe you in love?
Male
Thiranthathu kadhavuThe door opened
Female :ThodarkadhaiyenaLike a serial story
Thodarnthathu uravuThe relationship continued
Male :Iniya kaarkkaalamSweet monsoon season
Female :Ilamai oorkkolamA procession of youth
Male :Idhazhodu Idhzh….Lip to lip...
Female :Inainthidum velaiThe moment they join
Both :InikkumIt will be sweet
Male
Iru thegangalil oru jeevan enaLike one soul living in two physical bodies
Unnai naan ennai nee konjym aananthamoIs it bliss when you fondle me and I fondle you?
Female :Namakkul idhu pol nerukkamSuch closeness between us
Nedunaal varaiyil irukkumWill remain for a long time to come
Sontham theeraathathu pantham maaraathathuA kinship that never ends, a bond that never changes
Male
Thiranthathu kadhavuThe door opened
Female :ThodarkadhaiyenaLike a serial story
Thodarnthathu uravuThe relationship continued
Male :Iniya kaarkkaalamSweet monsoon season
Female :Ilamai oorkkolamA procession of youth
Male :Idhazhodu Idhzh….Lip to lip...
Female :Inainthidum velaiThe moment they join
Both :InikkumIt will be sweet
Female
Manamaalaigalum iru tholil vizhumWedding garlands fall on both pair of shoulders
Manjaththil nenjaththil anbu thaen paainthidumIn the bed and in the heart, the honey of love shall flow
Male :Mudhal naal iravil thodangiStarting from the first night
Maru naal varaiyil mayangiEnraptured until the following day
Viththai oraayiram thaththai nee kaanalaamYou can witness a thousand arts of love, my parrot-like beloved
Male
Thiranthathu kadhavuThe door opened
Female :ThodarkadhaiyenaLike a serial story
Thodarnthathu uravuThe relationship continued
Male :Iniya kaarkkaalamSweet monsoon season
Female :Ilamai oorkkolamA procession of youth
Male :Idhazhodu Idhzh….Lip to lip...
Female :Inainthidum velaiThe moment they join
Both :InikkumIt will be sweet
Female
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Male :……………..
Both :……………….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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