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Lyrics & meaning

Vaalai Paruvathilae

From Kanne Radha · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Susheela, S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Kanne Radha1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
{Lala laaaLala laaa
Female :Laa laa laaFemale : Laa laa laa
Female :Lala laaaFemale : Lala laaa
Female :Laa laa laa} (2)Female : Laa laa laa (2)
Female :Lala laaFemale :LaaFemale : Lala laa Female : Laa
Female :Lala laaFemale :LaaFemale : Lala laa Female : Laa
Female :Lala laa aaa….Female : Lala laa aaa....
Female
Vaalai paruvathilaeIn youthful age,
Iru vanna kuruviyadiOh bird of two colors!
Mana maalai mayakkathilaeIn the intoxication of the wedding garland,
Midhakkuthadi kodhikkuthadiIt floats and boils, my friend!
Female
Vaalai paruvathilaeIn youthful age,
Iru vanna kuruviyadiOh bird of two colors!
Mana maalai mayakkathilaeIn the intoxication of the wedding garland,
Midhakkuthadi kodhikkuthadiIt floats and boils, my friend!
Female
Naalai oru aanazaganTomorrow, a handsome man
Thol anaikkum velai thaanWill embrace my shoulders;
Kodai mazhai thooral vizhaLike a gentle summer shower falling,
Kulirnthu vidum odai thaanThe stream will become cool and refreshed.
Female
Naalai oru aanazaganTomorrow, a handsome man
Thol anaikkum velai thaanWill embrace my shoulders;
Kodai mazhai thooral vizhaLike a gentle summer shower falling,
Kulirnthu vidum odai thaanThe stream will become cool and refreshed.
Female
Mudhal naal iravilOn the first night,
Kattilarai sobanamAuspicious joy in the bedroom,
Maru naal varaiyilUntil the following day,
Kaanugindra moganamAn enchanting melody of love.
Female
Vaalai paruvathilaeIn youthful age,
LalalaalalalaLalalaalalala
Iru vanna kuruviyadiOh bird of two colors!
LalalaalalalaLalalaalalala
Mana maalai mayakkathilaeIn the intoxication of the wedding garland,
Laaa…laaaLaaa...laaa
Midhakkuthadi kodhikkuthadiIt floats and boils, my friend!
Female
Velaikkoru kaatchiyadiA new scene for every hour,
Vaalibathin leelaiyilIn the playful games of youth,
Selaikkoru velaiyillaiThe saree has no job to do,
Oivedukkum moolaiyilIt rests uselessly in the corner.
Female
Velaikkoru kaatchiyadiA new scene for every hour,
Vaalibathin leelaiyilIn the playful games of youth,
Selaikkoru velaiyillaiThe saree has no job to do,
Oivedukkum moolaiyilIt rests uselessly in the corner.
Female
Vilakkai anaiththaalOnce the lamp is extinguished,
Vetkathirkku vidumuraiShyness takes a leave,
Kizhakku vilakkuUntil the eastern lamp,
Sooriyanum varum varaiThe sun rises above.
Female
Vaalai paruvathilaeIn youthful age,
LalalaaalaalaaaLalalaaalaalaaa
Iru vanna kuruviyadiOh bird of two colors!
Ahaaa…aahaa….Ahaaa...aahaa....
Mana maalai mayakkathilaeIn the intoxication of the wedding garland,
Midhakkuthadi kodhikkuthadiIt floats and boils, my friend!
Thathaththaathaa thathathaaThathaththaathaa thathathaa
Female
Vaalai paruvathilaeIn youthful age,
LalalaalalalaLalalaalalala
Iru vanna kuruviyadiOh bird of two colors!
LalalaalalalaLalalaalalala
Mana maalai mayakkathilaeIn the intoxication of the wedding garland,
Laaa…laaaLaaa...laaa
Midhakkuthadi kodhikkuthadiIt floats and boils, my friend!
Thathaththaathaa thathathaaThathaththaathaa thathathaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual track from 'Kanne Radha' captures a young woman expressing her heightened anticipation and romantic excitement about married life and intimacy. Through poetic metaphors, she describes her youth as a vibrant bird overflowing with restless emotion and anticipation for her lover's embrace. She poetically imagines how the warmth of passion will feel like a refreshing summer rain cooling a stream.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor

Iru vanna kuruviyadi

Describing the young woman or her youthful state as a 'two-colored bird' (Iru vanna kuruviyadi) and comparing passion/desire to summer rain cooling a stream.

Personification / Tharkurippetratani

Vilakkai anaiththaal Vetkathirkku vidumurai

Attributing human traits such as taking a vacation or taking leave ('vidumurai') to 'shyness' (vetkam) when the lights are turned off.

Emona / Rhyme Scheme (Initial Rhyme)

Naalai oru aanazagan / Kodai mazhai thooral vizha

Use of matching second letters/syllables in adjacent lines (e.g., Vaalai / Mana maalai, Naalai / Kodai).

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Trivia

'Kanne Radha' is a 1982 Tamil movie starring Murali and Radha. The song features lyrics penned by Vaali, who cleverly used subtle metaphors to express youthful intimacy and romance while maintaining poetic elegance.

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