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Lyrics & meaning

Vaa Vaa Manmadha

From Karuppu Petti · 2015

Lyricist
Chitrarasu
Singers
Sarath. R, Divya
Music director
Arun
Details
Karuppu Petti2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vaa vaa manmadhaCome, come, Cupid (god of love)
Okay sollavaShould I say okay?
Kalavu kaara manavaThieving heart of mine
En kanavu theerum ulla vaCome inside so my dream will be fulfilled
Male
Vaa vaa sundariCome, come, beautiful woman
Vayasu ena solladiTell me your age, girl
Paaya podhu gouthamiSpread the mat, Gouthami
Aada poren thaka thimiI am going to dance with rhythm (thaka thimi)
Female
Nalliravil mookashamIn the quiet midnight silence
Enaku thariyaWill you give it to me?
Soli tharenI will teach you a lesson
Oram konjam variyaWill you come to the side a little?
Male
UthadugalalWith your lips
Ennai neeyum pattra vaiIgnite me as well
UchathukkuTo the peak
Kondu pogum othigaiiiRehearsal that takes us to the top
Female
Ilamai endrum thaangadhuYouth never lasts forever
Inge patiniStarvation here
Both :Iraiyai podu enakku vanthuThrow the prey to me and come
Kattilil vaa neeCome to the bed, you
Female
Naa na na naa naaNaa na na naa naa
Naa naNaa na
Male :Naa na na naa naaNaa na na naa naa
Naa na na naa naaNaa na na naa naa
Naa na na naa naaNaa na na naa naa
Naa na na naa naaNaa na na naa naa
Female
Vaa vaa manmadhaCome, come, Cupid
Okay sollavaShould I say okay?
Kalavu kaara manavaThieving heart of mine
En kanavu theerum ulla vaCome inside so my dream will be fulfilled
Male
Vaa vaa sundariCome, come, beautiful woman
Vayasu ena solladiTell me your age, girl
Paaya podhu gouthamiSpread the mat, Gouthami
Aada poren thaka thimiI am going to dance with rhythm (thaka thimi)
Female
Koocha patta andha sugamThat pleasure felt through shyness
Koocha patta andha sugamThat pleasure felt through shyness
Ingu thane kidaikumaCan it be found only here?
Male
Neeyum koduthaalIf you give
Naanum vangaAnd I receive
Kodukal vaangalGive and take
Illamal inguWithout it here
Ellam nadukmaWill everything happen?
Male
Illamal ingeWithout it here
Iduvum nadakumaaaWill any of this happen?
Female
Ingu kidaikumaWill it be found here?
Ingu nadakumaaaWill it happen here?
Ingu kidaikumaWill it be found here?
Ingu nadakumaaaWill it happen here?
Male
Kaamamam vazhum desamengumEverywhere in the land where lust resides
Aanukullae arasiyalThere is politics inside man
Naamum adhu pole vazhunthuvitaalIf we live in the same manner
Veru yaaru avasiyamWho else is needed?
Male
Aanum pennum avasiyamMan and woman are necessary
Veru yaaru avasiyamWho else is needed?
Aanum pennum avasiyamMan and woman are necessary
Veru yaaruWho else
Female
Vaa vaa manmadhaCome, come, Cupid
Male :Vaa vaa sundariCome, come, beautiful woman
Female
Vaa vaa manmadhaCome, come, Cupid
Male :Vaa vaa sundariCome, come, beautiful woman

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Karuppu Petti' is an intensely romantic and sensual duet between two lovers inviting each other into an intimate space. The female lead addresses her partner as 'Manmadha' (the god of love), expressing her longing and dreams, while the male lead responds by admiring her beauty and calling her to join him on the bed. Through playful banter about give-and-take, passion, and human desires, the song highlights the natural attraction and intimacy shared between a man and a woman.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Kalavu kaara manava / En kanavu theerum ulla va

The second consonant 'aa' in 'Kalavu' aligns with 'kanavu' in the subsequent line, establishing Tamil second-letter rhyme scheme.

Metaphor

Vaa vaa manmadha

Addressing the lover as 'Manmadha' (god of love) serves as a romantic metaphor for passion and desire.

Repetition / Anaphora

Vaa vaa sundari

The phrase 'Vaa vaa' is repeated for emphasis and rhythm at the beginning of multiple lines.

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Trivia

The song 'Karuppu Petti' features music composed by Arun with lyrics written by Chitrarasu. It belongs to the 2015 Tamil film of the same name and is structured as an upbeat, intimate romance track recorded by singers Sarath R. and Divya.

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