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Lyrics & meaning

Varuga Varuga

From Komatha En Kulamatha · 1973

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Komatha En Kulamatha1973

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Varuga varuga thalaivaWelcome, welcome, my lord
Iravil uravu tharavaaShall I offer intimacy tonight?
Varuga varuga thalaivaWelcome, welcome, my lord
Iravil uravu tharavaaShall I offer intimacy tonight?
Female
Pattu padamal thottu thodaamalWithout touching directly, without grazing skin
Muththam padhikkavaaShall I imprint a kiss?
Pattu padamal thottu thodaamalWithout touching directly, without grazing skin
Muththam padhikkavaaShall I imprint a kiss?
Female
Varuga varuga thalaivaWelcome, welcome, my lord
Iravil uravu tharavaaShall I offer intimacy tonight?
Pattu padamal thottu thodaamalWithout touching directly, without grazing skin
Muththam padhikkavaa….Shall I imprint a kiss?...
Female
Moodiya maangani vandukku thaanaiyaaIsn't this unopened mango fruit meant for the bee?
En mogana sevvidhazh manthiram kelaiyaaListen to the chant of my charming red lips
Moodiya maangani vandukku thaanaiyaaIsn't this unopened mango fruit meant for the bee?
En mogana sevvidhazh manthiram kelaiyaaListen to the chant of my charming red lips
Female
Chandhira pookkannamA moon-like flower cheek
Adhil indhiran thaen kinnamIn it lies Indra's cup of honey
Chandhira pookkannamA moon-like flower cheek
Adhil indhiran thaen kinnamIn it lies Indra's cup of honey
Female
Sambavamae illaiNothing has happened yet
Intha mangaiyidam innumWith this maiden so far
Ethanai mannar vanthaar avaraiMany kings came, but
Yaerkkavillai innumI have not accepted them yet
Female
Varuga varuga thalaivaWelcome, welcome, my lord
Iravil uravu tharavaaShall I offer intimacy tonight?
Pattu padamal thottu thodaamalWithout touching directly, without grazing skin
Muththam padhikkavaa….Shall I imprint a kiss?...
Female
…………..
Female
Paarththathu maeniyilWhat you have seen of my form
Paadhiyai thaanaiyaaIs only half of it
En kadhalai yaettra pinAfter you accept my love
Meedhiyai paaraiyaaLook at the rest of it
Female
Paarththathu maeniyilWhat you have seen of my form
Paadhiyai thaanaiyaaIs only half of it
En kadhalai yaettra pinAfter you accept my love
Meedhiyai paaraiyaaLook at the rest of it
Female
Kattilum ingunduThere is a cot here
Oru methaiyum angunduThere is a bed over there
Kattilum ingunduThere is a cot here
Oru methaiyum angunduThere is a bed over there
Female
Kottiya thaen kondu tharaTo bring and serve overflowing honey
Chithiram naanunduI am here, a portrait of grace
Paavaiyar ulagil pala per unduThere are many women in the world of maidens
En pol evarunduBut who is there like me?
Female
Varuga varuga thalaivaWelcome, welcome, my lord
Iravil uravu tharavaaShall I offer intimacy tonight?
Pattu padamal thottu thodaamalWithout touching directly, without grazing skin
Muththam padhikkavaa….Shall I imprint a kiss?...
Pattu padamal thottu thodaamalWithout touching directly, without grazing skin
Muththam padhikkavaa….Shall I imprint a kiss?...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a classic sensual invitation where the female lead entices her beloved with poetic expressions of beauty and love. She compares her untapped beauty to a sweet unopened fruit reserved only for a deserving bee, and her cheeks to cups of heavenly nectar. She assures him of her devotion, mentioning that despite many suitors, she has reserved her affection exclusively for him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (உருவகம்)

Moodiya maangani vandukku thaanaiyaa

Compares herself to a closed mango ('Moodiya maangani') meant only for the bee ('vandukku'), symbolizing untouched beauty reserved for her lover.

Alliteration (மோனை)

Pattu padamal thottu thodaamal

Repetition of initial consonant sounds 'p' and 'th' across phrases creates a gentle, musical rhythm.

Imagery & Hyperbole (உயர்வு நவிற்சி)

Chandhira pookkannam / Adhil indhiran thaen kinnam

Uses vivid imagery describing the cheek as a moon-like flower containing Lord Indra's nectar bowl.

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Trivia

'Komatha En Kulamatha' (1973) featured music by the popular duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics written by Kannadasan. P. Susheela's seductive yet elegant vocal delivery made this track a distinctive example of 1970s Tamil film dance numbers.

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