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Lyrics & meaning

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

From Uthama Puthiran – 1958 Film · 1958

Lyricist
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, Jamuna Rani, Jikki, A. P. Komala
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Uthama Puthiran – 1958 Film1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Haa… yaaradi nee mogini..Haa… Who are you, oh enchanting sorceress?
Kooradi enn kanmani..Tell me, my precious darling..
Aasaiyulla raani anjidaamalae neeOh queen filled with desire, without any fear,
Aada odi vaa kaaminiCome running to dance, oh alluring maiden!
Aasaiyulla raani anjidaamalae neeOh queen filled with desire, without any fear,
Aada odi vaa kaaminiCome running to dance, oh alluring maiden!
Haa… yaaradi nee mogini..Haa… Who are you, oh enchanting sorceress?
Female
Vinthaiyaana vendhanaeOh strange king,
Vinthaiyaana vendhanaeOh strange king,
Veeraavesam aagumaa..aa.aa..aa..aa…oo..oo….Is this heroic fury necessary? Aa..aa..oo..oo..
Veeraavesam aagumaa..Is this heroic fury necessary?
Paeyai polae paayanumaa…Must you pounce like a ghost?
Vinthaiyaana vendhanaeOh strange king,
Santhosamaa kobamaaa santhosamaa kobamaaIs it joy or anger? Is it joy or anger?
Naan sondham kondaadi aadi paadiAs I claim rights, dance, and sing,
Konjavae nenjamae anjuthaeMy heart fears to embrace you!
Vinthaiyaana vendhanaeOh strange king,
Male
Haa. kaathali nee thaanadi….Haa.. You alone are my lover..
Baethamae aagaathadi..Let there be no divide between us..
Rambaipola neeyae aadugindra maadhaeOh maiden who dances like the celestial Rambha,
Maelum maelum nee aadadi..Keep dancing more and more..
Rambaipola neeyae aadugindra maadhaeOh maiden who dances like the celestial Rambha,
Maelum maelum nee aadadi..Keep dancing more and more..
Haa. kaathali nee thaanadi….Haa.. You alone are my lover..
Female
Naan venumaDo you want me?
Thaen venumaa… naan venumaa..Do you want honey? Do you want me?
Theeraa kaathal maarumaaWill unquenchable love ever change?
Thaen venumaa… naan venumaa..Do you want honey? Do you want me?
Theeraa kaathal maarumaaWill unquenchable love ever change?
Devagaanamae paadi aasai theeravae aadiSinging divine tunes, dancing to satisfy desire,
Perinbam thaan kaanbom vaa mannavaaCome, my king, let us experience supreme bliss!
Perinbam thaan kaanbom vaa mannavaaCome, my king, let us experience supreme bliss!
Thaen venumaa… naan venumaa..Do you want honey? Do you want me?
Theeraa kaathal maarumaaWill unquenchable love ever change?
Male
Haa..Haa..
Female
Manmathaa nee odi vaa..Oh Cupid, come running..
Female
Manmathaa nee odi vaa..Oh Cupid, come running..
Anbudan seeraadi vaaCome lovingly and pamper me,
Minnalpola thulli unthan nenjai alliLeaping like lightning, capturing your heart,
Inba valli naan aadavaaShall I dance as a creeper of joy?
Minnalpola thulli unthan nenjai alliLeaping like lightning, capturing your heart,
Inba valli naan aadavaaShall I dance as a creeper of joy?
Haa manmathaa nee odi vaa..Haa, oh Cupid, come running..
Female
Onnum onnum renduOne and one is two,
Male :Onnum onnum renduMale: One and one is two,
Female :Unnmael aasai undu ..Female: I have desire for you..
Male :Unnmael aasai undu ..Male: I have desire for you..
Female :Rendum moonum anjuuu ..Female: Two and three is five..
Male :Rendum moonum anjuuu ..Male: Two and three is five..
Female :Ennai neeyum konjuFemale: You fondle and cuddle me too,
Female
Mannaa thaen unnum chinnaOh king, a sweet young...
Kanni enthan kannam...maiden's cheek,
Male :Aahaa..Male: Aahaa..
Female :Mayakkum mathu kinnamaeFemale: Is an intoxicating cup of wine!
Female
Kannaa ennaikandaalae unthan ullam thullumOh darling, just seeing me makes your heart leap,
Thannaalae bodhai kollumaeIt automatically becomes intoxicated!
Male :Aaa..ha.ha..Male: Aaa..ha.ha..
Female :Onnum onnum rendu ..Female: One and one is two..
Male :Aah .. ha.ha.ha.Male: Aah .. ha.ha.ha.
Female :Unnmael aasai undu..Female: I have desire for you..
Male :Aah .. ha.ha.ha.Male: Aah .. ha.ha.ha.
Female
{Aaaa……{Aaaa……
Chorus :Aaaa……..Chorus: Aaaa……..
Female :Anbae …Female: My beloved…
Chorus :Aaah..hah..hah.Chorus: Aaah..hah..hah.
Female :Enn anbae …..Female: My beloved…..
Chorus :Oh..ho..ho..Chorus: Oh..ho..ho..
Female :Enn anbae vaa …Female: My beloved, come…
Chorus :Va..va..va…vaChorus: Come..come..come…come
Female :Enn anbae nee vaa….Female: My beloved, please come….
Male :Ha…Male: Ha…
Female :Panpaadum enn anbae nee vaa} (3)Female: My beloved who sings with melody, come}

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song from Uthama Puthiran (1958) is a playful, romantic duet featuring dynamic banter between lovers. The male protagonist whimsically compares his beloved to an enchanting sorceress and a celestial dancer like Rambha, inviting her to dance without fear. She responds playfully, questioning his intense demeanor and teasingly asking if he seeks honey or her love, while urging him to embrace supreme bliss.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Rambaipola neeyae aadugindra maadhae

Compares the dancing maiden directly to Rambha, the famous celestial dancer of Indian mythology.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Mayakkum mathu kinnamae

Metaphorically describes the maiden's cheek/charm as an intoxicating cup of wine.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Onnum onnum rendu / Unnmael aasai undu

Uses matching end-sounds ('rendu' and 'undu') in a catchy, rhythmic counting game.

Simile (Upamai)

Minnalpola thulli unthan nenjai alli

Compares her energetic movement and leaping to a flash of lightning.

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Trivia

The song 'Yaaradi Nee Mohini' from the 1958 film 'Uthama Puthiran' (starring Sivaji Ganesan in double roles) was composed by G. Ramanathan and written by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam. It features vocals by playback legends T. M. Soundararajan, J. P. Chandrababu, P. Leela, and K. Jamuna Rani, making it one of the most famous multi-singer duet ensemble tracks in early Tamil cinema.

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