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Lyrics & meaning

Vitta Mochile

From Sadhu · 1994

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Swarnalatha, Mano
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Sadhu1994

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Vitta moochilae buttom therikkudhuThe button pops off from the heavy breath taken
Pattu poochiyo kannil paarakkudhuIs it a butterfly flying before my eyes?
Ninaivo mayangudhuMy thoughts are swooning
Nerunga thudikkudhu durraaEager to get closer, durraa
Edhuvo nadakkudhuSomething is happening
Ilamai thavikkudhu durraa durraaYouth is restless, durraa durraa
Ninaivo mayangudhuMy thoughts are swooning
Nerunga thudikkudhu durraaEager to get closer, durraa
Edhuvo nadakkudhuSomething is happening
Ilamai thavikkudhu durraa durraaYouth is restless, durraa durraa
Chorus
Vitta moochilae buttom therikkudhuThe button pops off from the heavy breath taken
Pattu poochiyo kannil paarakkudhuIs it a butterfly flying before my eyes?
Male
Raappodhu raasaathi ennaiAt night, princess, lull me
Thaalaattu pon maarbilaeOn your golden chest
Female
Nee vandhu naal thorum ennaiYou come every day and
Neeraattu panneerilaeBathe me in rose water
Male
Nee jacket pottaAre you a piece of halwa
Halwa thundaaWearing a jacket?
O rocket vegam unnai kandaaOh, rocket speed comes seeing you!
Female
Nee dhaagam theerkkumAre you rose soda
Panneer sodaaThat quenches thirst?
Or bodhai yaetrum jardhaa beedaaOr an intoxicating zarda betel leaf?
Male
Aattam podu idai korthuDance holding waists together
Female
Koottam koodum namai paarthuA crowd will gather watching us
Male
Kelvi ketka yaaruWho is there to question us?
Chorus
Vitta moochilae buttom therikkudhuThe button pops off from the heavy breath taken
Pattu poochiyo kannil paarakkudhuIs it a butterfly flying before my eyes?
Ninaivo mayangudhuMy thoughts are swooning
Nerunga thudikkudhu durraaEager to get closer, durraa
Edhuvo nadakkudhuSomething is happening
Ilamai thavikkudhu durraa durraaYouth is restless, durraa durraa
Ninaivo mayangudhuMy thoughts are swooning
Nerunga thudikkudhu durraaEager to get closer, durraa
Edhuvo nadakkudhuSomething is happening
Ilamai thavikkudhu durraa durraaYouth is restless, durraa durraa
Chorus
Vitta moochilae buttom therikkudhuThe button pops off from the heavy breath taken
Pattu poochiyo kannil paarakkudhuIs it a butterfly flying before my eyes?
Female
Maamaavae un nenjam thaanaeUncle, your heart is indeed
Naan aadum pon oonjalaeThe golden swing I sway upon
Male
Mainaavae en manjal poovaeMyna bird, my yellow flower
Naan soodum ponnaaramaeThe golden garland I adorn
Female
Or aasai vandhu ennai kollaWhen a desire comes and overwhelms me
Un tholil killai thothi kollaA parrot perches upon your shoulder
Male
Un paarvai koorum kattil paadamYour glance teaches bedroom lessons
Nee maalai nera pallikkoodamYou are an evening school
Female
Vaa vaa engum ulaa povomCome, come, let us wander everywhere
Male
Ponaal yengum vizhaa kolamWherever we go, it becomes a festive scene
Female
Kaalam nalla kaalamThis time is a good time
Chorus
Vitta moochilae buttom therikkudhuThe button pops off from the heavy breath taken
Pattu poochiyo kannil paarakkudhuIs it a butterfly flying before my eyes?
Ninaivo mayangudhuMy thoughts are swooning
Nerunga thudikkudhu durraaEager to get closer, durraa
Edhuvo nadakkudhuSomething is happening
Ilamai thavikkudhu durraa durraaYouth is restless, durraa durraa
Ninaivo mayangudhuMy thoughts are swooning
Nerunga thudikkudhu durraaEager to get closer, durraa
Edhuvo nadakkudhuSomething is happening
Ilamai thavikkudhu durraa durraaYouth is restless, durraa durraa
Chorus
Vitta moochilae buttom therikkudhuThe button pops off from the heavy breath taken
Pattu poochiyo kannil paarakkudhuIs it a butterfly flying before my eyes?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic romantic song from the movie Sadhu (1994) presents playful, seductive banter between two lovers brimming with youthful passion. Filled with vibrant street metaphors, local food comparisons, and expressive rhythm, the lyrics celebrate physical closeness, joyful dancing, and passionate affection. Lyricist Vaali uses humorous yet intimate expressions—like comparing the lover to a piece of halwa or refreshing rose soda—to set a lively, upbeat romantic atmosphere. The repetition of the central refrain highlights the overwhelming intensity of emotion and breathlessness caused by romantic excitement.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Nee jacket potta Halwa thundaa

Compares the beloved to a sweet piece of halwa and refreshing rose soda to express beauty and sweetness.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Ninaivo mayangudhu / Nerunga thudikkudhu durraa

Repetition of initial consonants 'Ni' and 'Ne' creates rhythmic fluency in the lines.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Edhuvo nadakkudhu / Ilamai thavikkudhu durraa durraa

Rhythmic rhyming end suffixes 'mayangudhu', 'thudikkudhu', 'nadakkudhu', and 'thavikkudhu'.

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Trivia

Sadhu (1994) is an action drama directed by P. Vasu, starring Arjun Sarja and Raveena Tandon. The film's soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring legendary lyricist Vaali's trademark colloquial and catchy lines suited for popular mid-90s commercial cinema dance sequences.

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