Vilaketri Vaithal Verenna
From Karpoora Deepam · 1985
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Details
- Karpoora Deepam1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae | If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear? |
| Vivaram puriyaathathaa | Don't you understand the reason? |
| Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae | If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear? |
| Vivaram puriyaathathaa | Don't you understand the reason? |
| Oru kobam enna siru thaabam enna | Why this anger? Why this slight longing? |
| Pudhu maappillai pol kooppidugiraen | I am calling out like a new bridegroom |
| Koodavaa kooda vaa | Come, join me, come join me |
| Female | |
| Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannaa | If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear? |
| Naanthaan ariyaathathaa | Don't I know the reason myself? |
| Idhil kobam enna siru thaabam enna | What anger is there in this, what slight longing? |
| Naan thottilukkum kattilukkum | For the cradle and for the bed |
| Odavaa uruga vaa | Shall I run, shall I melt? |
| Male | |
| Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae | If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear? |
| Vivaram puriyaathathaa | Don't you understand the reason? |
| Male | |
| Aadai melaadai kalaiya | As upper garments slip away |
| Nalla vaadai poovaadai vilaiya | As the cool breeze and flower fragrance play |
| Female :Odai neerodai irukka | Female : As the stream of water flows |
| Adhil odam ponnaadam midhakka | A golden boat floats upon it |
| Male | |
| Vidiyum pozhuthil karaiyoram odhungum | At dawn, it drifts to the shore |
| Female :Iruttil meendum vilaiyaada thodangum | Female : In the dark, it starts to play again |
| Male :Mudhalum mudivum idhil indrmillai endrumillai | Male : There is no beginning or end to this, neither today nor ever |
| Female | |
| Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannaa | If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear? |
| Naanthaan ariyaathathaa | Don't I know the reason myself? |
| Male :Haan haan ha haan | Male : Haan haan ha haan |
| Female | |
| …………….. | ... |
| Male :………………. | Male : ... |
| Female | |
| Pothum poomeni nogum | Enough, my flower-like body will ache |
| Vanthu modhu yaedhetho aagum | Come crash into me, something inexplicable will happen |
| Male :Naanam koodaathu maanae | Male : You shouldn't be shy, my deer |
| Madhan baanam paayaatho thaanae | Won't Cupid's arrow strike on its own? |
| Female | |
| Piranthen valarnthaen unakkaga naanae | I was born and grew up only for you |
| Male :Vizhunthaal vazhinthaal kuraiyaatha thaenae | Male : Honey that never diminishes even when spilled or overflowing |
| Female :Valainthaen melithaen ennai | Female : I bent, I slimmed down, as you |
| Meendum meendum thoonda thoonda | Spurred and coaxed me again and again |
| Male | |
| Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae | If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear? |
| Vivaram puriyaathathaa | Don't you understand the reason? |
| Female :Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannaa | Female : If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear? |
| Naanthaan ariyaathathaa | Don't I know the reason myself? |
| Male | |
| Oru kobam enna siru thaabam enna | Why this anger? Why this slight longing? |
| Female :Naan thottilukkum kattilukkum | Female : For the cradle and for the bed |
| Odavaa uruga vaa | Shall I run, shall I melt? |
| Male | |
| Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae | If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear? |
| Vivaram heehmm haha haa aa | Understanding... heehmm haha haa aa |
| Female :Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannaa | Female : If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear? |
| Naanthaan……………….. | Myself... |
விளக்கேற்றி வைத்தால் வேறென்ன கண்ணே
விவரம் புரியாததா
விளக்கேற்றி வைத்தால் வேறென்ன கண்ணே
விவரம் புரியாததா
ஒரு கோபம் என்ன சிறு தாபம் என்ன
புது மாப்பிள்ளை போல் கூப்பிடுறேன்
கூடவா கூட வா
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Don't you understand the reason?
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Don't you understand the reason?
Why this anger? Why this slight longing?
I am calling out like a new bridegroom
Come, join me, come join me
விளக்கேற்றி வைத்தால் வேறென்ன கண்ணா
நான் தான் அறியாததா
இதில் கோபம் என்ன சிறு தாபம் என்ன
நான் தொட்டிலுக்கும் கட்டிலுக்கும்
ஓடவா உருக வா....
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Don't I know the reason myself?
What anger is there in this, what slight longing?
For the cradle and for the bed
Shall I run, shall I melt?
விளக்கேற்றி வைத்தால் வேறென்ன கண்ணே
விவரம் புரியாததா
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Don't you understand the reason?
ஆடை மேலாடை கலைய
நல்ல வாடை பூவாடை விளைய
ஓடை நீரோடை இருக்க
அதில் ஓடம் பொன்னோடம் மிதக்க
As upper garments slip away
As the cool breeze and flower fragrance play
Female : As the stream of water flows
A golden boat floats upon it
விடியும் பொழுதில் கரையோரம் ஒதுங்கும்
இருட்டில் மீண்டும் விளையாட தொடங்கும்
முதலும் முடிவும் இதில் இன்றுமில்லை என்றுமில்லை
At dawn, it drifts to the shore
Female : In the dark, it starts to play again
Male : There is no beginning or end to this, neither today nor ever
விளக்கேற்றி வைத்தால் வேறென்ன கண்ணா
நான்தான் அறியாததா....
ஹான் ஹான் ஹ ஹான்
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Don't I know the reason myself?
Male : Haan haan ha haan
.......................
............................
...
Male : ...
போதும் பூமேனி நோகும்
வந்து மோது ஏதேதோ ஆகும்
நாணம் கூடாது மானே
மதன் பாணம் பாயாதோ தானே
Enough, my flower-like body will ache
Come crash into me, something inexplicable will happen
Male : You shouldn't be shy, my deer
Won't Cupid's arrow strike on its own?
பிறந்தேன் வளர்ந்தேன் உனக்காக நானே
விழுந்தால் வழிந்தால் குறையாத தேனே
வளைந்தேன் மெலிந்தேன் என்னை
மீண்டும் மீண்டும் தூண்ட தூண்ட
I was born and grew up only for you
Male : Honey that never diminishes even when spilled or overflowing
Female : I bent, I slimmed down, as you
Spurred and coaxed me again and again
விளக்கேற்றி வைத்தால் வேறென்ன கண்ணே
விவரம் புரியாததா....
விளக்கேற்றி வைத்தால் வேறென்ன கண்ணா
நான்தான் அறியாததா
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Don't you understand the reason?
Female : If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Don't I know the reason myself?
ஒரு கோபம் என்ன சிறு தாபம் என்ன
நான் தொட்டிலுக்கும் கட்டிலுக்கும்
ஓடவா உருக வா........
Why this anger? Why this slight longing?
Female : For the cradle and for the bed
Shall I run, shall I melt?
விளக்கேற்றி வைத்தால் வேறென்ன கண்ணே
விவரம் ஹீஹ்ம்ம் ஹஹ ஹா ஆ....
விளக்கேற்றி வைத்தால் வேறென்ன கண்ணா
நான்தான்.......
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Understanding... heehmm haha haa aa
Female : If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Myself...
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Vivaram puriyaathathaa
Don't you understand the reason?
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Vivaram puriyaathathaa
Don't you understand the reason?
Oru kobam enna siru thaabam enna
Why this anger? Why this slight longing?
Pudhu maappillai pol kooppidugiraen
I am calling out like a new bridegroom
Koodavaa kooda vaa
Come, join me, come join me
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannaa
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Naanthaan ariyaathathaa
Don't I know the reason myself?
Idhil kobam enna siru thaabam enna
What anger is there in this, what slight longing?
Naan thottilukkum kattilukkum
For the cradle and for the bed
Odavaa uruga vaa
Shall I run, shall I melt?
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Vivaram puriyaathathaa
Don't you understand the reason?
Aadai melaadai kalaiya
As upper garments slip away
Nalla vaadai poovaadai vilaiya
As the cool breeze and flower fragrance play
Female :Odai neerodai irukka
Female : As the stream of water flows
Adhil odam ponnaadam midhakka
A golden boat floats upon it
Vidiyum pozhuthil karaiyoram odhungum
At dawn, it drifts to the shore
Female :Iruttil meendum vilaiyaada thodangum
Female : In the dark, it starts to play again
Male :Mudhalum mudivum idhil indrmillai endrumillai
Male : There is no beginning or end to this, neither today nor ever
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannaa
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Naanthaan ariyaathathaa
Don't I know the reason myself?
Male :Haan haan ha haan
Male : Haan haan ha haan
……………..
...
Male :……………….
Male : ...
Pothum poomeni nogum
Enough, my flower-like body will ache
Vanthu modhu yaedhetho aagum
Come crash into me, something inexplicable will happen
Male :Naanam koodaathu maanae
Male : You shouldn't be shy, my deer
Madhan baanam paayaatho thaanae
Won't Cupid's arrow strike on its own?
Piranthen valarnthaen unakkaga naanae
I was born and grew up only for you
Male :Vizhunthaal vazhinthaal kuraiyaatha thaenae
Male : Honey that never diminishes even when spilled or overflowing
Female :Valainthaen melithaen ennai
Female : I bent, I slimmed down, as you
Meendum meendum thoonda thoonda
Spurred and coaxed me again and again
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Vivaram puriyaathathaa
Don't you understand the reason?
Female :Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannaa
Female : If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Naanthaan ariyaathathaa
Don't I know the reason myself?
Oru kobam enna siru thaabam enna
Why this anger? Why this slight longing?
Female :Naan thottilukkum kattilukkum
Female : For the cradle and for the bed
Odavaa uruga vaa
Shall I run, shall I melt?
Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannae
If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Vivaram heehmm haha haa aa
Understanding... heehmm haha haa aa
Female :Vilakkettri vaiththaal verenna kannaa
Female : If a lamp is lit, what else is needed, my dear?
Naanthaan………………..
Myself...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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