Yerikkarai Orathile
From Solaikuyil · 1989
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- Gangai Amaran, S. P. Shailaja
- Music director
- M. S. Murari
- Details
- Solaikuyil1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Yeri karai oorathilae hahaang | By the edge of the lake bank, hahaang |
| Yaaru illaa nerathilae hoi hoi | At a time when no one is around, hoi hoi |
| Chorus | |
| …………………… | |
| Female | |
| Yaerikkarai orathilae yaarum illa nerathilae | By the edge of the lake bank, at a time when no one is around |
| Vandhadhingu yaaradi hoi hoi hoi hoi | Who is it that has come here, girl? Hoi hoi hoi hoi |
| Aambalaikku ilakkanam thaan aiyaavoda uravam | Sir's form is the very definition of manhood |
| Aasaiyilae manmadhan thaan aama ilam paruvam | In desires, he is Cupid himself, yes, in his youthful age |
| Female | |
| Aarathiya karaichu vechu suthungadi paarthu | Dissolve the red Aarathi water and ward off the evil eye carefully, girls |
| Aambulathaan masiyalenna sathungadi saathu | If the man doesn't yield, strike him down real good! |
| Yaerikkarai orathilae yaarum illa nerathilae | By the edge of the lake bank, at a time when no one is around |
| Vandhadhingu yaaradi hoi hoi hoi hoi | Who is it that has come here, girl? Hoi hoi hoi hoi |
| Female | |
| Aambalaikku ilakkanam thaan | The very definition of manhood |
| Chorus :Aiyaa ivar uruvam | Chorus: Is this gentleman's appearance |
| Female :Aasiyila manmadhan thaan | Female: In desire, he is Cupid himself |
| Chorus :Aama ilam paruvam | Chorus: Yes, in his youthful age |
| Female | |
| Aarathiya karaichu vechu | Prepare the Aarathi water |
| Chorus :Suthungadi paarthu | Chorus: Wave it around him carefully, girls |
| Female :Aambulathaan masiyalenna | Female: If the man doesn't yield |
| Chorus :Sathungadi saathu | Chorus: Strike him down real good! |
| Male | |
| Kokkarikkum seval onnu | A crowing rooster |
| Ippa oru kozhi kitta | Has now near a hen |
| Kachidhamma maattikichu | Got caught perfectly |
| Kelvi onnu kettukkichu | And asked a question |
| Chorus | |
| ………………. | |
| Female | |
| Unnoddu manasuthaan ippodhu therinjadhu | Now I have understood your mind |
| Ullura nenappu thaan ennannu purinjathu | I understood what deep-seated thoughts lie within |
| Unakunnu poranthirukkira naanae | I, who was born specifically for you |
| Uravukku kaathirukkudhu maanae | Am waiting for togetherness, my dear |
| Female | |
| Kaaveri kadulula onnaaga thudikudhu | Like the Kaveri river merging into the sea, hearts beat as one |
| Kalyaana vayasula yedhyedho ninaikudhu | At the age for marriage, the mind wanders into various thoughts |
| Koorasaela eduthu kodunga maama | Darling, get and give me the wedding silk saree |
| Kodi sugam kaathirukkudhu aama hoi | Millions of pleasures await us, yes hoi! |
| Female | |
| Yaerikkarai orathilae yaarum illa nerathilae | By the edge of the lake bank, at a time when no one is around |
| Vandhadhingu yaaradi hoi hoi hoi hoi | Who is it that has come here, girl? Hoi hoi hoi hoi |
| Female | |
| Aambalaikku ilakkanam thaan | The very definition of manhood |
| Chorus :Aiyaa ivar uruvam | Chorus: Is this gentleman's appearance |
| Female :Aasiyila manmadhan thaan | Female: In desire, he is Cupid himself |
| Chorus :Aama ilam paruvam | Chorus: Yes, in his youthful age |
| Female | |
| Aarathiya karaichu vechu | Prepare the Aarathi water |
| Chorus :Suthungadi paarthu | Chorus: Wave it around him carefully, girls |
| Female :Aambulathaan masiyalenna | Female: If the man doesn't yield |
| Chorus :Sathungadi saathu | Chorus: Strike him down real good! |
| Female | |
| Kuthaala aruviyum mathaala kuruviyum | Like Courtallam waterfalls and the rhythmically chirping bird |
| Koodama thazhuviyum thaalamal pazhagiyum | Embracing together without restraint, growing intimate |
| Kanakkudhu kulir adikkira neram | It feels chilly during this cold time |
| Sirichadhu koranju vittadhu baaram | As we smiled, the heavy burden was lifted |
| Female | |
| Ponnaana manasula poovaana vayasula | In a golden heart, at a flower-like youthful age |
| Ennaanu theriyala yedhaachu puriyala | Don't know what it is, unable to understand anything |
| Adikadi thudichirukkudhu nenjam | The heart throbs frequently |
| Anaichida thavichirukudhu konjam | It yearns a little to embrace |
| Female | |
| Yaerikkarai orathilae yaarum illa nerathilae | By the edge of the lake bank, at a time when no one is around |
| Vandhadhingu yaaradi hoi hoi hoi hoi | Who is it that has come here, girl? Hoi hoi hoi hoi |
| Female | |
| Aambalaikku ilakkanam thaan | The very definition of manhood |
| Chorus :Aiyaa ivar uruvam | Chorus: Is this gentleman's appearance |
| Female :Aasiyila manmadhan thaan | Female: In desire, he is Cupid himself |
| Chorus :Aama ilam paruvam | Chorus: Yes, in his youthful age |
| Female | |
| Aarathiya karaichu vechu | Prepare the Aarathi water |
| Chorus :Suthungadi paarthu | Chorus: Wave it around him carefully, girls |
| Female :Aambulathaan masiyalenna | Female: If the man doesn't yield |
| Chorus :Sathungadi saathu | Chorus: Strike him down real good! |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………… | |
பெண்
: ஏரிக்கரை ஓரத்திலே ஹாஹாங்
யாருமில்லா நேரத்திலே ஹோய்ஹோய்...
By the edge of the lake bank, hahaang
At a time when no one is around, hoi hoi
...................
பெண்
: ஏரிக்கரை ஓரத்திலே யாருமில்லா நேரத்திலே
வந்ததிங்கு யாரடி ஹோய் ஹோய் ஹோய்
ஆம்பளைக்கு இலக்கணம்தான் ஐயாவோட உருவம்
ஆசையில மன்மதன் தான் ஆமா இளம் பருவம்
By the edge of the lake bank, at a time when no one is around
Who is it that has come here, girl? Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Sir's form is the very definition of manhood
In desires, he is Cupid himself, yes, in his youthful age
பெண்
: ஆரத்திய கரைச்சு வச்சு சுத்துங்கடி பார்த்து
ஆம்புளதான் மசியலன்னா சாத்துங்கடி சாத்து
ஏரிக்கரை ஓரத்திலே யாருமில்லா நேரத்திலே
வந்ததிங்கு யாரடி ஹோய் ஹோய் ஹோய்
Dissolve the red Aarathi water and ward off the evil eye carefully, girls
If the man doesn't yield, strike him down real good!
By the edge of the lake bank, at a time when no one is around
Who is it that has come here, girl? Hoi hoi hoi hoi
பெண்
: ஆம்பளைக்கு இலக்கணம்தான்......
குழு
: ஐயா இவர் உருவம்
பெண்
: ஆசையில மன்மதன் தான்
குழு
: ஆமா இளம் பருவம்
The very definition of manhood
Chorus: Is this gentleman's appearance
Female: In desire, he is Cupid himself
Chorus: Yes, in his youthful age
பெண்
: ஆரத்திய கரைச்சு வச்சு
குழு
: சுத்துங்கடி பார்த்து
பெண்
: ஆம்புளதான் மசியலன்னா
குழு
: சாத்துங்கடி சாத்து
Prepare the Aarathi water
Chorus: Wave it around him carefully, girls
Female: If the man doesn't yield
Chorus: Strike him down real good!
ஆண்
: கொக்கரிக்கும் சேவல் ஒண்ணு
இப்ப ஒரு கோழி கிட்ட கச்சிதமா மாட்டிக்கிச்சு
கேள்வி ஒண்ணு கேட்டுக்கிச்சு
A crowing rooster
Has now near a hen
Got caught perfectly
And asked a question
...................
பெண்
: உன்னோட மனசுதான் இப்போது தெரிஞ்சது
உள்ளூர நெனப்புதான் என்னான்னு புரிஞ்சது
உனக்குன்னு பொறந்திருக்கிற நானே
உறவுக்கு காத்திருக்குது மானே
Now I have understood your mind
I understood what deep-seated thoughts lie within
I, who was born specifically for you
Am waiting for togetherness, my dear
பெண்
: காவேரி கடலுல ஒண்ணாக துடிக்குது
கல்யாண வயசுல ஏதேதோ நெனைக்குது
கூரச்சேல எடுத்து கொடுங்க மாமா
கோடி சுகம் காத்திருக்குது ஆமா ஹோய்....
Like the Kaveri river merging into the sea, hearts beat as one
At the age for marriage, the mind wanders into various thoughts
Darling, get and give me the wedding silk saree
Millions of pleasures await us, yes hoi!
பெண்
: ஏரிக்கரை ஓரத்திலே யாருமில்லா நேரத்திலே
வந்ததிங்கு யாரடி ஹோய் ஹோய் ஹோய்
பெண்
: ஆம்பளைக்கு இலக்கணம்தான்......
குழு
: ஐயா இவர் உருவம்
பெண்
: ஆசையில மன்மதன் தான்
குழு
: ஆமா இளம் பருவம்
By the edge of the lake bank, at a time when no one is around
Who is it that has come here, girl? Hoi hoi hoi hoi
பெண்
: ஆரத்திய கரைச்சு வச்சு
குழு
: சுத்துங்கடி பார்த்து
பெண்
: ஆம்புளதான் மசியலன்னா
குழு
: சாத்துங்கடி சாத்து
The very definition of manhood
Chorus: Is this gentleman's appearance
Female: In desire, he is Cupid himself
Chorus: Yes, in his youthful age
...................
Prepare the Aarathi water
Chorus: Wave it around him carefully, girls
Female: If the man doesn't yield
Chorus: Strike him down real good!
பெண்
: குத்தால அருவியும் மத்தாள குருவியும்
கூடாம தழுவியும் தாளாமல் பழகியும்
கனக்குது குளிர் அடிக்கிற நேரம்
சிரிச்சது கொறஞ்சு விட்டது பாரம்
Like Courtallam waterfalls and the rhythmically chirping bird
Embracing together without restraint, growing intimate
It feels chilly during this cold time
As we smiled, the heavy burden was lifted
பெண்
: பொன்னான மனசுல பூவான வயசுல
என்னான்னு தெரியல ஏதாச்சு புரியல
அடிக்கடி துடிச்சிருக்குது நெஞ்சம்
அணைச்சிட தவிச்சிருக்குது கொஞ்சம்
In a golden heart, at a flower-like youthful age
Don't know what it is, unable to understand anything
The heart throbs frequently
It yearns a little to embrace
பெண்
: ஏரிக்கரை ஓரத்திலே யாருமில்லா நேரத்திலே
வந்ததிங்கு யாரடி ஹோய் ஹோய் ஹோய்
பெண்
: ஆம்பளைக்கு இலக்கணம்தான்......
குழு
: ஐயா இவர் உருவம்
பெண்
: ஆசையில மன்மதன் தான்
குழு
: ஆமா இளம் பருவம்
By the edge of the lake bank, at a time when no one is around
Who is it that has come here, girl? Hoi hoi hoi hoi
பெண்
: ஆரத்திய கரைச்சு வச்சு
குழு
: சுத்துங்கடி பார்த்து
பெண்
: ஆம்புளதான் மசியலன்னா
குழு
: சாத்துங்கடி சாத்து
தானன்னா தன்னானன்னா தானன்னா தன்னானன்னா
தானன்னா தன்னானன்னா தானன்னா தன்னானன்னா
The very definition of manhood
Chorus: Is this gentleman's appearance
Female: In desire, he is Cupid himself
Chorus: Yes, in his youthful age
Prepare the Aarathi water
Chorus: Wave it around him carefully, girls
Female: If the man doesn't yield
Chorus: Strike him down real good!
Yeri karai oorathilae hahaang
By the edge of the lake bank, hahaang
Yaaru illaa nerathilae hoi hoi
At a time when no one is around, hoi hoi
……………………
Yaerikkarai orathilae yaarum illa nerathilae
By the edge of the lake bank, at a time when no one is around
Vandhadhingu yaaradi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Who is it that has come here, girl? Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Aambalaikku ilakkanam thaan aiyaavoda uravam
Sir's form is the very definition of manhood
Aasaiyilae manmadhan thaan aama ilam paruvam
In desires, he is Cupid himself, yes, in his youthful age
Aarathiya karaichu vechu suthungadi paarthu
Dissolve the red Aarathi water and ward off the evil eye carefully, girls
Aambulathaan masiyalenna sathungadi saathu
If the man doesn't yield, strike him down real good!
Yaerikkarai orathilae yaarum illa nerathilae
By the edge of the lake bank, at a time when no one is around
Vandhadhingu yaaradi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Who is it that has come here, girl? Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Aambalaikku ilakkanam thaan
The very definition of manhood
Chorus :Aiyaa ivar uruvam
Chorus: Is this gentleman's appearance
Female :Aasiyila manmadhan thaan
Female: In desire, he is Cupid himself
Chorus :Aama ilam paruvam
Chorus: Yes, in his youthful age
Aarathiya karaichu vechu
Prepare the Aarathi water
Chorus :Suthungadi paarthu
Chorus: Wave it around him carefully, girls
Female :Aambulathaan masiyalenna
Female: If the man doesn't yield
Chorus :Sathungadi saathu
Chorus: Strike him down real good!
Kokkarikkum seval onnu
A crowing rooster
Ippa oru kozhi kitta
Has now near a hen
Kachidhamma maattikichu
Got caught perfectly
Kelvi onnu kettukkichu
And asked a question
……………….
Unnoddu manasuthaan ippodhu therinjadhu
Now I have understood your mind
Ullura nenappu thaan ennannu purinjathu
I understood what deep-seated thoughts lie within
Unakunnu poranthirukkira naanae
I, who was born specifically for you
Uravukku kaathirukkudhu maanae
Am waiting for togetherness, my dear
Kaaveri kadulula onnaaga thudikudhu
Like the Kaveri river merging into the sea, hearts beat as one
Kalyaana vayasula yedhyedho ninaikudhu
At the age for marriage, the mind wanders into various thoughts
Koorasaela eduthu kodunga maama
Darling, get and give me the wedding silk saree
Kodi sugam kaathirukkudhu aama hoi
Millions of pleasures await us, yes hoi!
Yaerikkarai orathilae yaarum illa nerathilae
By the edge of the lake bank, at a time when no one is around
Vandhadhingu yaaradi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Who is it that has come here, girl? Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Aambalaikku ilakkanam thaan
The very definition of manhood
Chorus :Aiyaa ivar uruvam
Chorus: Is this gentleman's appearance
Female :Aasiyila manmadhan thaan
Female: In desire, he is Cupid himself
Chorus :Aama ilam paruvam
Chorus: Yes, in his youthful age
Aarathiya karaichu vechu
Prepare the Aarathi water
Chorus :Suthungadi paarthu
Chorus: Wave it around him carefully, girls
Female :Aambulathaan masiyalenna
Female: If the man doesn't yield
Chorus :Sathungadi saathu
Chorus: Strike him down real good!
Kuthaala aruviyum mathaala kuruviyum
Like Courtallam waterfalls and the rhythmically chirping bird
Koodama thazhuviyum thaalamal pazhagiyum
Embracing together without restraint, growing intimate
Kanakkudhu kulir adikkira neram
It feels chilly during this cold time
Sirichadhu koranju vittadhu baaram
As we smiled, the heavy burden was lifted
Ponnaana manasula poovaana vayasula
In a golden heart, at a flower-like youthful age
Ennaanu theriyala yedhaachu puriyala
Don't know what it is, unable to understand anything
Adikadi thudichirukkudhu nenjam
The heart throbs frequently
Anaichida thavichirukudhu konjam
It yearns a little to embrace
Yaerikkarai orathilae yaarum illa nerathilae
By the edge of the lake bank, at a time when no one is around
Vandhadhingu yaaradi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Who is it that has come here, girl? Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Aambalaikku ilakkanam thaan
The very definition of manhood
Chorus :Aiyaa ivar uruvam
Chorus: Is this gentleman's appearance
Female :Aasiyila manmadhan thaan
Female: In desire, he is Cupid himself
Chorus :Aama ilam paruvam
Chorus: Yes, in his youthful age
Aarathiya karaichu vechu
Prepare the Aarathi water
Chorus :Suthungadi paarthu
Chorus: Wave it around him carefully, girls
Female :Aambulathaan masiyalenna
Female: If the man doesn't yield
Chorus :Sathungadi saathu
Chorus: Strike him down real good!
…………………………
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Yeri Karai Oorathilae' is a lively, folk-infused romantic duet set against a rustic rural backdrop. The song captures playful teasing and affectionate banter between lovers and village maidens near a quiet lake bank. The opening verses celebrate the hero's handsome appearance and youth, jokingly comparing him to Lord Manmadhan (Cupid) while playfully threatening him to yield to love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Kokkarikkum seval onnu Ippa oru kozhi kitta Kachidhamma maattikichu”
Compares the hero getting smitten/caught in love to a crowing rooster getting caught by a hen.
Simile / Cultural Metaphor
“Kaaveri kadulula onnaaga thudikudhu”
Compares the union of two romantic hearts to the river Kaveri merging seamlessly into the ocean.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Adikadi thudichirukkudhu nenjam / Anaichida thavichirukudhu konjam”
The second letter rhyming patterns and end-rhymes (nenjam / konjam) enhance the folk rhythm of the track.
Monai (Initial Sound Alliteration)
“Ponnaana manasula poovaana vayasula”
Repetition of the initial 'Po' sound ('Ponnaana' / 'poovaana') creates a pleasing melodic rhythm.
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Trivia
The song is composed by M. S. Murari for the film Solaikuyil (1989). Versatile artist Gangai Amaran served both as the lyricist and the lead male playback singer alongside S. P. Shailaja, infusing his signature rural folk flavor into the lyrics and vocal delivery.
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