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Vilaketri Vaithal Verenna

From Karpoora Deepam · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Movie name
Karpoora Deepam
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
3 Mar 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae
Vivaram puriyaathathaa
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae
Vivaram puriyaathathaa
Oru kobam enna siru thaabam enna
Pudhu maappillai pol kooppidugiraen
Koodavaa kooda vaa
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannaa
Naanthaan ariyaathathaa
Idhil kobam enna siru thaabam enna
Naan thottilukkum kattilukkum
Odavaa uruga vaa
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae
Vivaram puriyaathathaa
Aadai melaadai kalaiya
Nalla vaadai poovaadai vilaiya
Female :Odai neerodai irukka
Adhil odam ponnaadam midhakka
Vidiyum pozhuthil karaiyoram odhungum
Female :Iruttil meendum vilaiyaada thodangum
Male :Mudhalum mudivum idhil indrmillai endrumillai
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannaa
Naanthaan ariyaathathaa
Male :Haan haan ha haan
……………..
Male :……………….
Pothum poomeni nogum
Vanthu modhu yaedhetho aagum
Male :Naanam koodaathu maanae
Madhan baanam paayaatho thaanae
Piranthen valarnthaen unakkaga naanae
Male :Vizhunthaal vazhinthaal kuraiyaatha thaenae
Female :Valainthaen melithaen ennai
Meendum meendum thoonda thoonda
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae
Vivaram puriyaathathaa
Female :Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannaa
Naanthaan ariyaathathaa
Oru kobam enna siru thaabam enna
Female :Naan thottilukkum kattilukkum
Odavaa uruga vaa
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae
Vivaram heehmm haha haa aa
Female :Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannaa
Naanthaan………………..
If the lamp is lit, what else could it mean, my dear?
Don't you understand what it means?
If the lamp is lit, what else could it mean, my dear?
Don't you understand what it means?
Why this anger, why this sweet restlessness?
Like a new groom, I am calling you,
Come to me, come close!
If the lamp is lit, what else could it mean, my love?
As if I don't know it myself!
Why any anger in this, why this sweet restlessness?
Between the cradle and the bed,
Should I run back and forth, or come melt in your arms?
If the lamp is lit, what else could it mean, my dear?
Don't you understand what it means?
As our clothes gently slip away,
As the sweet fragrance of fresh flowers fills the air,
Female: While a cool stream flows,
With a golden boat floating upon it,
At dawn, it will rest by the shore,
Female: And in the dark, the play will begin all over again.
Male: There is no beginning or end to this, not today, not ever.
If the lamp is lit, what else could it mean, my love?
As if I don't know it myself!
Male: Haan haan ha haan
...
Male: ...
That is enough, my tender body will ache,
Come hold me close, let whatever happens happen!
Male: You must not be shy, my gentle deer,
Won't the arrow of love find its mark on its own?
I was born and raised only for you,
Male: You are sweet honey that never runs dry, no matter how much it flows,
Female: I bend and yield softly,
As you stir the passion in me again and again.
If the lamp is lit, what else could it mean, my dear?
Don't you understand what it means?
Female: If the lamp is lit, what else could it mean, my love?
As if I don't know it myself!
Why this anger, why this sweet restlessness?
Female: Between the cradle and the bed,
Should I run back and forth, or come melt in your arms?
If the lamp is lit, what else could it mean, my dear?
Don't you understand... mm-hmm haha ha ah...
Female: If the lamp is lit, what else could it mean, my love?
Don't I know it myself...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Vilakkettri Vaiththaal is a sensual romantic duet from the film Karpoora Deepam (1985), composed by Gangai Amaran and written by Vaali. The song revolves around playful intimate banter between lovers at nightfall, symbolized by lighting a lamp. The husband playfully invites his coy bride to embrace intimacy, while she teasingly responds, acknowledging her love and desire while expressing subtle shyness. Through poetic imagery of flowing streams, golden boats, and endless honey, lyricist Vaali captures the passion and timelessness of marital love. The expressive vocal performances of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki elevate the song's sensuality and emotional warmth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Odai neerodai irukka Adhil odam ponnaadam midhakka”

Compares lovemaking and passion to a golden boat floating down a stream and washing ashore.

Edukku / Rhyme (Etukai)

“Aadai melaadai kalaiya / Nalla vaadai poovaadai vilaiya”

Second-letter rhyming of 'Aadai' and 'vaadai'.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Pothum poomeni nogum”

Repetition of initial 'P' sound creating a soft, poetic cadence.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

“Vizhunthaal vazhinthaal kuraiyaatha thaenae”

Describing the beloved as sweet honey that never diminishes no matter how much flows or spills.

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Trivia

Karpoora Deepam (1985) starred Sivakumar, Sujatha, and Ambika. The music was composed by Gangai Amaran, who frequently showcased a distinct melodic style parallel to his brother Ilaiyaraaja. The track is well-regarded for Vaali's masterful ability to weave intimate romance into lyricism without losing aesthetic elegance.

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