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Lyrics & meaning

Vennai Thirandu Thaazhi

From Kulakozhunthu · 1981

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Kulakozhunthu1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vennai thirandu thaazhi nirainthathuButter has churned and filled the pot,
Vaadaa gopaalaaCome on, Gopala!
Unnai ninainthu urugi vazhinthathuThinking of you, it melted and overflowed,
Inthaa coca colaHere, take this Coca Cola!
Chorus
…………….
Female
Whiskey soda venumaadaaDo you want whiskey soda?
Kick adhilillai inguthaandaaThe kick is not in that, it is right here!
Neeyo party naano twentyYou are a party, and I am twenty,
Ondru saerntha pin tottal sixtyOnce joined together, the total is sixty!
Female
Vennai thirandu thaazhi nirainthathuButter has churned and filled the pot,
Vaadaa gopaalaaCome on, Gopala!
Unnai ninainthu urugi vazhinthathuThinking of you, it melted and overflowed,
Inthaa coca colaHere, take this Coca Cola!
Chorus
…………….
Female
One two koduththu thaalam three four eduththuGiving the rhythm on one and two, picking up three and four,
Nalla sangeetham naan paadavaaShall I sing good music?
Major swaram naan ingu minor swaram neeI am a major note here, and you are a minor note,
Intha paedhangal ondraagavaaShall these differences become one?
Female
Saachchaachaachchaa aah….theda maattaaSaachchaachaachchaa aah... won't search,
Un manam ingu adimaiyaachchaaHas your heart become enslaved here?
Vellai manathu paadum ladyA pure-hearted lady who sings,
Unnai kanda pin inba jodiA happy pair after laying eyes on you!
Rapaparappaappaa paapathipudhipu rapaparappaappaa….Rapaparappaappaa paapathipudhipu rapaparappaappaa....
Chorus
…………….
Female
Ondril thodangi pinbu rendil adangiStarting with one, yielding in two,
Moondru logangal naam kaanalaamWe can witness the three worlds!
Naalai maranthu anjum nenjam thuninthuForgetting tomorrow, as the anxious heart grows brave,
Inbam aaraaga neeraadalaamWe can bathe in bliss like a flowing river!
Female
Mister mama my name premaMister uncle, my name is Prema,
Niththamum undu indha dramaThis drama happens every day!
Oh my partner moonlight dinnerOh my partner, a moonlight dinner,
Undu pogalaam vantha pinnarWe can dine and go after you arrive!
Female
Vennai thirandu thaazhi nirainthathuButter has churned and filled the pot,
Vaadaa gopaalaaCome on, Gopala!
Unnai ninainthu urugi vazhinthathuThinking of you, it melted and overflowed,
Inthaa coca colaHere, take this Coca Cola!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful club song uses clever wordplay and cheeky cultural contrasts to allure a romantic partner. The singer playfully reimagines the traditional devotional motifs of Lord Krishna (Gopala) and his love for butter, juxtaposing them with modern lifestyle symbols like Coca-Cola, whiskey soda, and moonlight dinners.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Vennai thirandu / Unnai ninainthu

Harmonious second-letter rhyming between line beginnings, such as 'Vennai' and 'Unnai'.

Juxtaposition / Modern Metaphor

Inthaa coca cola

Blending traditional Krishna-gopi motifs ('Vennai', 'Gopala') with modern urban elements ('Coca Cola', 'Whiskey soda').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Mister mama my name prema / Niththamum undu indha drama

Rhyming word endings across adjacent lines like 'party/twenty/sixty' and 'mama/prema/drama'.

Code-Mixing (Tanglish)

Major swaram naan ingu minor swaram nee

Seamless blending of English rhythmic and musical terminology with Tamil lyrics.

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Trivia

In this song from Kulakozhunthu (1981), lyricist Kannadasan humorously subverted traditional imagery by substituting the classic milk-and-butter offerings associated with Lord Krishna with modern carbonated drinks like Coca-Cola, brought to life by L. R. Eswari's signature energetic vocal style.

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