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Lyrics & meaning

Vaadi Rasathi Rosa Ponne

From Kodugal Illatha Kolangal · 1983

Lyricist
H. R. Vijayan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja
Music director
A. Devaraja
Details
Kodugal Illatha Kolangal1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
: Lal lal lal laala laaLal lal lal laala laa
Lal lal lal laala laaLal lal lal laala laa
Chorus :Lal lal lal laala laaChorus: Lal lal lal laala laa
Lal lal lal laala laaLal lal lal laala laa
Male
Yae…vaadi rasaththi rosa ponnaeHey, come here my sweet girl, rosy girl
Yae…vaadi rasaththi rosa ponnaeHey, come here my sweet girl, rosy girl
Maambazham polae sevakkuthu kannamYour cheeks are turning red like a ripe mango
Mayakkuthu enna ingae paaru pullaIt mesmerizes me, look here my girl
Female
Machchan vanthaan munnaadi nallaa paarungadiYour groom has arrived in front of you, look closely girls
Urumi melam kotti nallaa aattam aadungadiBeat the urumi drums and dance joyfully, girls
Chorus
Hae machchaan vanthaan munnaadi nallaa paarungadiHey, your groom has arrived in front of you, look closely girls
Urumi melam kotti nallaa aattam aadungadiBeat the urumi drums and dance joyfully, girls
Female
Yae aasa rasavae un vanapputhaanHey my beloved king, your charm and majesty
Yae aasa rasavae un vanapputhaanHey my beloved king, your charm and majesty
Aambala singam angangal thangamA male lion whose limbs shine like gold
Paaththathum enakku aasa ponguthuLooking at you makes my desire overflow
Male
Thalukki minukkiAdorned and sparkling
Nadanthu sirikkum kumari pengalaeYoung girls who walk and laugh
Thala thalakkum odamba valachchuBending your youthful, supple bodies
Kulukki aadungalaenSway and dance merrily!
Chorus
Thalukki minukkiAdorned and sparkling
Nadanthu sirikkum kumari pengalaeYoung girls who walk and laugh
Thala thalakkum odamba valachchuBending your youthful, supple bodies
Kulukki aadungalaenSway and dance merrily!
Female
Machchan vanthaan munnaadi nallaa paarungadiYour groom has arrived in front of you, look closely girls
Urumi melam kotti nallaa aattam aadungadiBeat the urumi drums and dance joyfully, girls
Chorus :Hae machchaan vanthaan munnaadi nallaa paarungadiChorus: Hey, your groom has arrived in front of you, look closely girls
Urumi melam kotti nallaa aattam aadungadiBeat the urumi drums and dance joyfully, girls
Male
Onnu venumaa rendu venumaaDo you want one or do you want two?
Innum eththanai venuminnuHow many more do you desire?
Kadhil sollammaa en kadhil sollammaWhisper in my ear, dear, tell me in my ear
Female
Onnu pothaathu rendu venungaOne is not enough, two are needed
Adhukku melae venaaminnuSaying no more than that is required
Ellaarum sonnangaEveryone said so
Therinji nallaa sonnaangaThey spoke with great wisdom and understanding
Chorus
Ellaarumae namai vaazhththavaeMay everyone shower blessings upon us
Endrendrum nalamaaga naam vaazhvomWe shall live happily and prosperously forever
Ellaarumae namai vaazhththavaeMay everyone shower blessings upon us
Endrendrum nalamaaga naam vaazhvomWe shall live happily and prosperously forever
Male
Yae…vaadi rasaththi rosa ponnaeHey, come here my sweet girl, rosy girl
Maambazham polae sevakkuthu kannamYour cheeks are turning red like a ripe mango
Mayakkuthu enna ingae paaru pullaIt mesmerizes me, look here my girl
Female
Machchan vanthaan munnaadi nallaa paarungadiYour groom has arrived in front of you, look closely girls
Urumi melam kotti nallaa aattam aadungadiBeat the urumi drums and dance joyfully, girls
Chorus
Hae machchaan vanthaan munnaadi nallaa paarungadiHey, your groom has arrived in front of you, look closely girls
Urumi melam kotti nallaa aattam aadungadiBeat the urumi drums and dance joyfully, girls
Machchaan vanthaan munnaadi nallaa paarungadiYour groom has arrived in front of you, look closely girls
Urumi melam kotti nallaa aattam aadungadiBeat the urumi drums and dance joyfully, girls

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic Tamil folk-style duet features a playful romantic banter between two lovers celebrating their union during a festive village gathering. The hero praises the heroine's blushing cheeks and charming beauty, calling on the village maidens to play the traditional urumi drums and dance in joy. In turn, the heroine admires the hero's strength and lion-like stature, expressing her deep affection for him. Their dialogue turns affectionate and hopeful as they talk about starting a family together and receiving blessings from the community. The song captures the lively cultural atmosphere of rural Tamil Nadu, filled with rhythm, celebration, and aspirations for a prosperous and happy future together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upama (Simile)

Maambazham polae sevakkuthu kannam

Compares the heroine's blushing cheeks to a ripe red mango ('Maambazham polae sevakkuthu kannam').

Metaphor (Rupaka)

Aambala singam angangal thangam

Compares the groom to a brave male lion with golden limbs ('Aambala singam angangal thangam').

Adukkuthodar (Rhythmic Folk Rhyming)

Thalukki minukki

Use of rhyming rhythmic descriptors like 'Thalukki minukki' to create movement and traditional folk dance cadence.

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Trivia

Composed by Malayalam cinema's legendary music director A. Devarajan, this song features the high-energy folk vocals of Malaysia Vasudevan alongside S. P. Sailaja. The track prominently showcases traditional Tamil folk instrumentation like the urumi melam, perfectly complementing the rural backdrop of the 1983 movie Kodugal Illatha Kolangal.

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