Velanjirukku Sola Kaadu
From Raja Gopuram · 1984
- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Raja Gopuram1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Velanjirukku sola kaadu thaan | The corn field is ripe and ready |
| Vandhu vidu nee pacha kiliyae | Come over, my green parrot |
| Velanjirukku sola kaadu thaan | The corn field is ripe and ready |
| Vandhu vidu nee pacha kiliyae | Come over, my green parrot |
| Adi atha maga sithira pennae | Hey cousin, beautiful picture-like girl |
| Iru vettu kili suthura kannae | With eyes fluttering like two grasshoppers |
| Adi atha maga sithira pennae | Hey cousin, beautiful picture-like girl |
| Iru vettu kili suthura kannae | With eyes fluttering like two grasshoppers |
| Ini akkam pakkam yaarum illa | There is no one around here anymore |
| Vetkam kolla needhi illa | There is no reason to feel shy |
| Female | |
| Jaada paechu thaan onakkedhukku | Why do you speak in hints and gestures? |
| Vandhu vidavaa unnidathilae | Shall I come over to where you are? |
| Jaada paechu thaan onakkedhukku | Why do you speak in hints and gestures? |
| Vandhu vidavaa unnidathilae | Shall I come over to where you are? |
| Oru vettu kili thottadhu illa | No grasshopper has ever touched this girl |
| Idhu sittu kili ottura pulla | This little bird girl clings close to you |
| Oru vettu kili thottadhu illa | No grasshopper has ever touched this girl |
| Idhu sittu kili ottura pulla | This little bird girl clings close to you |
| Ila netthikkulla pottu vechu | Adorning a bindi on the youthful forehead |
| Nenjukkulla poo mudichu | Adorning flowers deep within the heart |
| Female | |
| Jaada paechu thaan onakkedhukku | Why do you speak in hints and gestures? |
| Vandhu vidavaa unnidathilae | Shall I come over to where you are? |
| Female | |
| Vaaikkaa mela kanji kondu vaara podhu | When I bring porridge along the canal path |
| Yaeichaa naanum engae poven aasa maamaa | If you deceive me, where will I go, dear uncle? |
| Male | |
| Machaan thaedum pacha kodi thaan | I am the green creeper seeking her beloved groom |
| Micham meedhi ishta padi thaan | The rest of everything shall be according to your wish |
| Kammaa oram vandhaalum podhum | It is enough if you just come near the edge of the lake |
| Summaa paathae ninnaalum podhum | It is enough if you just stand and gaze |
| Female | |
| Ullukkullae vellam thulli odidudhae | A flood leaps and flows inside me |
| Nenju ingae anji anji paadidudhae | My heart here sings with fear and desire |
| Ingae roadu angae veedu podhum maamaa | Here is the road, there is the house, that is enough, uncle |
| Male | |
| Velanjirukku sola kaadu thaan | The corn field is ripe and ready |
| Vandhu vidu nee pacha kiliyae | Come over, my green parrot |
| Male | |
| Thennan thoppu pakkam vandhu | When coming towards the coconut grove |
| Thaedum podhu | While searching for you |
| Enna vittu engae ponae jodi poovu | Where did you go leaving me behind, my paired flower? |
| Female | |
| Machaan naanum aathangaraiyila | Groom, I was right at the riverbank |
| Appo thaeicha manja karaiyala | The turmeric applied back then hasn't washed away |
| Mulla poovu indha madiyila | Jasmine flowers rest in this lap |
| Chella poovu unga manasula | A beloved flower resides in your heart |
| Male | |
| Aathoramaa ninnu ninnu kaathirukka | Standing and waiting continuously by the riverbank |
| Aathaa onna paathu kannu poothirukka | Mother's eyes have blossomed tiredly watching for you |
| Senjaa thaali ingae vaeli engae poven | With the crafted sacred thread as a boundary, where will I go? |
| Male | |
| Velanjirukku sola kaadu thaan | The corn field is ripe and ready |
| Vandhu vidu nee pacha kiliyae | Come over, my green parrot |
| Female | |
| Jaada paechu thaan onakkedhukku | Why do you speak in hints and gestures? |
| Vandhu vidavaa unnidathilae | Shall I come over to where you are? |
| Male | |
| Adi atha maga sithira pennae | Hey cousin, beautiful picture-like girl |
| Iru vettu kili suthura kannae | With eyes fluttering like two grasshoppers |
| Female | |
| Oru vettu kili thottadhu illa | No grasshopper has ever touched this girl |
| Idhu sittukili ottura pulla | This little bird girl clings close to you |
| Male | |
| Ini akkam pakkam yaarum illa | There is no one around here anymore |
| Vetkam kolla needhi illa | There is no reason to feel shy |
| Male | |
| Velanjirukku sola kaadu thaan | The corn field is ripe and ready |
| Vandhu vidu nee pacha kiliyae | Come over, my green parrot |
வெளஞ்சிருக்கு சோளக் காடுதான்
வந்து விடு நீ பச்சைக்கிளியே
வெளஞ்சிருக்கு சோளக் காடுதான்
வந்து விடு நீ பச்சைக்கிளியே
அடி அத்த மக சித்திரப் பெண்ணே
இரு வெட்டுக்கிளி சுத்துற கண்ணே
அடி அத்த மக சித்திரப் பெண்ணே
இரு வெட்டுக்கிளி சுத்துற கண்ணே
இனி அக்கம் பக்கம் யாருமில்ல
வெக்கம் கொள்ள நீதியில்ல
The corn field is ripe and ready
Come over, my green parrot
The corn field is ripe and ready
Come over, my green parrot
Hey cousin, beautiful picture-like girl
With eyes fluttering like two grasshoppers
Hey cousin, beautiful picture-like girl
With eyes fluttering like two grasshoppers
There is no one around here anymore
There is no reason to feel shy
ஜாட பேச்சுதான் உனக்கெதுக்கு
வந்துவிடவா உன்னிடத்திலே
ஜாட பேச்சுதான் உனக்கெதுக்கு
வந்துவிடவா உன்னிடத்திலே
ஒரு வெட்டுக்கிளி தொட்டது இல்ல
இது சிட்டுக் கிளி ஓட்டுற புள்ள
ஒரு வெட்டுக்கிளி தொட்டது இல்ல
இது சிட்டுக் கிளி ஓட்டுற புள்ள
இளம் நெத்திக்குள்ள பொட்டு வச்சு
நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே பூ முடிச்சி...
Why do you speak in hints and gestures?
Shall I come over to where you are?
Why do you speak in hints and gestures?
Shall I come over to where you are?
No grasshopper has ever touched this girl
This little bird girl clings close to you
No grasshopper has ever touched this girl
This little bird girl clings close to you
Adorning a bindi on the youthful forehead
Adorning flowers deep within the heart
வாய்க்கா மேலே கஞ்சி கொண்டு வாரப்போது
ஏய்ச்சா நானும் எங்கே போவேன் ஆச மாமா
Why do you speak in hints and gestures?
Shall I come over to where you are?
மச்சான் தேடும் பச்சக் கொடிதான்
மிச்சம் மீதி இஷ்ட்டப்படிதான்
கம்மா ஓரம் வந்தாலும் போதும்
சும்மா பாத்து நின்னாலும் போதும்
When I bring porridge along the canal path
If you deceive me, where will I go, dear uncle?
உள்ளுக்குள்ளே வெள்ளம் துள்ளி ஓடிடுதே
நெஞ்சு இங்கு அஞ்சி அஞ்சி பாடிடுதே
இங்கே ரோடு அங்கே வீடு போதும் மாமா
I am the green creeper seeking her beloved groom
The rest of everything shall be according to your wish
It is enough if you just come near the edge of the lake
It is enough if you just stand and gaze
வெளஞ்சிருக்கு சோளக் காடுதான்
வந்து விடு நீ பச்சைக்கிளியே.....
A flood leaps and flows inside me
My heart here sings with fear and desire
Here is the road, there is the house, that is enough, uncle
தென்னந்தோப்பு பக்கம் வந்து
தேடும்போது
என்ன விட்டு எங்கே போனே ஜோடிப் பூவு
The corn field is ripe and ready
Come over, my green parrot
மச்சான் நானும் ஆத்தங்கரையிலே
அப்போ தேச்ச மஞ்சத் தரையிலே
முல்லைப் பூவு இந்த மடியிலே
செல்லப் பூவு உங்க மனசில
When coming towards the coconut grove
While searching for you
Where did you go leaving me behind, my paired flower?
ஆத்தோரமா நின்னு நின்னு காத்திருக்க
ஆத்தா உன்ன பாத்து கண்ணு பூத்திருக்க
செஞ்சா தாலி இங்கே வேலி எங்கே போவே..
Groom, I was right at the riverbank
The turmeric applied back then hasn't washed away
Jasmine flowers rest in this lap
A beloved flower resides in your heart
வெளஞ்சிருக்கு சோளக் காடுதான்
வந்து விடு நீ பச்சைக்கிளியே
Standing and waiting continuously by the riverbank
Mother's eyes have blossomed tiredly watching for you
With the crafted sacred thread as a boundary, where will I go?
ஜாட பேச்சுதான் உனக்கெதுக்கு
வந்துவிடவா உன்னிடத்திலே
The corn field is ripe and ready
Come over, my green parrot
அடி அத்த மக சித்திரப் பெண்ணே
இரு வெட்டுக்கிளி சுத்துற கண்ணே
Why do you speak in hints and gestures?
Shall I come over to where you are?
ஒரு வெட்டுக்கிளி தொட்டது இல்ல
இது சிட்டுக் கிளி ஒட்டுற புள்ள
Hey cousin, beautiful picture-like girl
With eyes fluttering like two grasshoppers
இனி அக்கம் பக்கம் யாருமில்ல
வெக்கம் கொள்ள நீதியில்ல.....
No grasshopper has ever touched this girl
This little bird girl clings close to you
வெளஞ்சிருக்கு சோளக் காடுதான்
வந்து விடு நீ பச்சைக்கிளியே.....
There is no one around here anymore
There is no reason to feel shy
The corn field is ripe and ready
Come over, my green parrot
Velanjirukku sola kaadu thaan
The corn field is ripe and ready
Vandhu vidu nee pacha kiliyae
Come over, my green parrot
Velanjirukku sola kaadu thaan
The corn field is ripe and ready
Vandhu vidu nee pacha kiliyae
Come over, my green parrot
Adi atha maga sithira pennae
Hey cousin, beautiful picture-like girl
Iru vettu kili suthura kannae
With eyes fluttering like two grasshoppers
Adi atha maga sithira pennae
Hey cousin, beautiful picture-like girl
Iru vettu kili suthura kannae
With eyes fluttering like two grasshoppers
Ini akkam pakkam yaarum illa
There is no one around here anymore
Vetkam kolla needhi illa
There is no reason to feel shy
Jaada paechu thaan onakkedhukku
Why do you speak in hints and gestures?
Vandhu vidavaa unnidathilae
Shall I come over to where you are?
Jaada paechu thaan onakkedhukku
Why do you speak in hints and gestures?
Vandhu vidavaa unnidathilae
Shall I come over to where you are?
Oru vettu kili thottadhu illa
No grasshopper has ever touched this girl
Idhu sittu kili ottura pulla
This little bird girl clings close to you
Oru vettu kili thottadhu illa
No grasshopper has ever touched this girl
Idhu sittu kili ottura pulla
This little bird girl clings close to you
Ila netthikkulla pottu vechu
Adorning a bindi on the youthful forehead
Nenjukkulla poo mudichu
Adorning flowers deep within the heart
Jaada paechu thaan onakkedhukku
Why do you speak in hints and gestures?
Vandhu vidavaa unnidathilae
Shall I come over to where you are?
Vaaikkaa mela kanji kondu vaara podhu
When I bring porridge along the canal path
Yaeichaa naanum engae poven aasa maamaa
If you deceive me, where will I go, dear uncle?
Machaan thaedum pacha kodi thaan
I am the green creeper seeking her beloved groom
Micham meedhi ishta padi thaan
The rest of everything shall be according to your wish
Kammaa oram vandhaalum podhum
It is enough if you just come near the edge of the lake
Summaa paathae ninnaalum podhum
It is enough if you just stand and gaze
Ullukkullae vellam thulli odidudhae
A flood leaps and flows inside me
Nenju ingae anji anji paadidudhae
My heart here sings with fear and desire
Ingae roadu angae veedu podhum maamaa
Here is the road, there is the house, that is enough, uncle
Velanjirukku sola kaadu thaan
The corn field is ripe and ready
Vandhu vidu nee pacha kiliyae
Come over, my green parrot
Thennan thoppu pakkam vandhu
When coming towards the coconut grove
Thaedum podhu
While searching for you
Enna vittu engae ponae jodi poovu
Where did you go leaving me behind, my paired flower?
Machaan naanum aathangaraiyila
Groom, I was right at the riverbank
Appo thaeicha manja karaiyala
The turmeric applied back then hasn't washed away
Mulla poovu indha madiyila
Jasmine flowers rest in this lap
Chella poovu unga manasula
A beloved flower resides in your heart
Aathoramaa ninnu ninnu kaathirukka
Standing and waiting continuously by the riverbank
Aathaa onna paathu kannu poothirukka
Mother's eyes have blossomed tiredly watching for you
Senjaa thaali ingae vaeli engae poven
With the crafted sacred thread as a boundary, where will I go?
Velanjirukku sola kaadu thaan
The corn field is ripe and ready
Vandhu vidu nee pacha kiliyae
Come over, my green parrot
Jaada paechu thaan onakkedhukku
Why do you speak in hints and gestures?
Vandhu vidavaa unnidathilae
Shall I come over to where you are?
Adi atha maga sithira pennae
Hey cousin, beautiful picture-like girl
Iru vettu kili suthura kannae
With eyes fluttering like two grasshoppers
Oru vettu kili thottadhu illa
No grasshopper has ever touched this girl
Idhu sittukili ottura pulla
This little bird girl clings close to you
Ini akkam pakkam yaarum illa
There is no one around here anymore
Vetkam kolla needhi illa
There is no reason to feel shy
Velanjirukku sola kaadu thaan
The corn field is ripe and ready
Vandhu vidu nee pacha kiliyae
Come over, my green parrot
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Velanjirukku Sola Kaadu Thaan is a charming rural folk romance from the 1984 Tamil film Raja Gopuram, penned by poet Na. Kamarasan. Set against pastoral landscapes of ripe cornfields, coconut groves, and riverbanks, the song captures a romantic banter between two maternal cousins. The hero invites his sweetheart into the secluded fields, assuring her that there is no one around to witness their affection. The heroine responds playfully yet bashfully, expressing her devotion while reminding him of traditional modesty and matrimonial boundaries. Na. Kamarasan employs rich folk metaphors—comparing the maiden to a green vine clinging to a tree, a green parrot, and a gentle songbird. Through imagery of applied turmeric, canal paths, and riverbank rendezvous, the lyricist paints an intimate portrait of traditional Tamil village courtship rooted in nature and cultural purity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Machaan thaedum pacha kodi thaan”
The heroine compares herself to a green tender vine ('pacha kodi') that actively seeks her groom ('machaan').
Contrast / Internal Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Oru vettu kili thottadhu illa / Idhu sittu kili ottura pulla”
Contrasts 'vettu kili' (grasshopper / wild bird) with 'sittu kili' (gentle sparrows/bird), creating internal harmony and imagery.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Ullukkullae vellam thulli odidudhae”
Expresses overwhelming love and emotion metaphorically as a flood leaping and surging inside the heart.
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Trivia
Raja Gopuram (1984) features rich rural folk songwriting by Na. Kamarasan, one of Tamil cinema's acclaimed modern poets known for integrating traditional Tamil folk idioms into film lyrics.
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