Vani Jairam performs ‘Aagayathil Thottil Kattum’ from the album Thunive Thunai. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer M.S. Viswanathan shape a romantic confession with celestial imagery. The protagonist envisions a cradle in the sky while awaiting her beloved.
Aagayathil Thottil Kattum
Vani Jairam • From “Thunive Thunai”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
M. S. Viswanathan
Thunive Thunai’s Aagayathil Thottil Kattum Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Kannadasan writes about a yellow bindi marking readiness alongside an empty bed. The woman offers comfort through embrace, addressing her partner directly. She clarifies her late arrival stems purely from affection.
Aagayathil Thottil KattumThis maiden, who builds a cradle in the sky,
Mangai Unnai KandaalHas finally seen you.
Aagayathil Thottil KattumThis maiden, who builds a cradle in the sky,
Mangai Unnai KandaalHas finally seen you.
Aasai Theril YerikonduClimbing onto the chariot of desire,
Neril Ingae VanthaalShe has come here to see you in person.
Innerathil Vanthen EndruJust because I came at this late hour,
Yedho Enna VendaamDon’t assume anything wrong about me.
Pennagathaan Vanthen InguI came here only as a woman,
Kannaa Un Mel Ennam UnduBecause I have deep feelings for you, my dear.
Aagayathil Thottil KattumThis maiden, who builds a cradle in the sky,
Mangai Unnai KandaalHas finally seen you.
Aasai Theril YerikonduClimbing onto the chariot of desire,
Neril Ingae VanthaalShe has come here to see you in person.
Innerathil Vanthen EndruJust because I came at this late hour,
Yedho Enna VendaamDon’t assume anything wrong about me.
Pennagathaan Vanthen InguI came here only as a woman,
Kannaa Un Mel Ennam UnduBecause I have deep feelings for you, my dear.
Alli Varum PoovasamThe fragrance of flowers comes embracing me,
Vellai Muthu PonnaaramAlong with white pearls and gold ornaments.
Thulli Varum PoongaatruThe breeze comes skipping through,
Vellai Nira PoonjolaiFrom the garden of white flowers.
Kaalalavu KarunkoonthalMy black hair flows down to my feet,
Kanni Endru SollathoDoesn’t it tell you that I’m a maiden?
Kaaman Rathi SugavasamThe blissful union of Kama and Rathi,
Nee AriyakoodathoIsn’t it time for you to know it?
Kannai Thottu Kaiyil KattuTouch my eyes and hold me close,
Unnai Konjum Mullai MottuI’m a jasmine bud waiting to cherish you.
Aagayathil Thottil KattumThis maiden, who builds a cradle in the sky,
Mangai Unnai KandaalHas finally seen you.
Uchi Veyil VarumpothuWhen the scorching noon sun arrives,
Pachai Niram En MaeniMy body remains fresh and tender.
Anthi Pattu InneramNow that twilight has fallen,
Chandiranin SanjaaramThe moon begins its journey.
Aalamaram Nizhalinile NizhalinileIn the deep shadow of the banyan tree,
Aalamaram Nizhalinile Naal Muzhuthum NaaniruppenI’ll wait in that banyan’s shade all day long.
Aadharithu NeeyanaithaalIf you embrace and support me,
Vedhanaikku Sugam TharuvenI’ll bring soothing relief to your pain.
Manjal Vanna Pottum UnduI wear the yellow vermilion on my forehead,
Manjam Mattum Innum IllaiBut I don’t have a marriage bed yet.
Aagayathil Thottil KattumThis maiden, who builds a cradle in the sky,
Mangai Unnai KandaalHas finally seen you.
Aasai Theril YerikonduClimbing onto the chariot of desire,
Neril Ingae VanthaalShe has come here to see you in person.
Innerathil Vanthen EndruJust because I came at this late hour,
Yedho Enna VendaamDon’t assume anything wrong about me.
Pennagathaan Vanthen InguI came here only as a woman,
Kannaa Un Mel Ennam UnduBecause I have deep feelings for you, my dear.
Kannadasan’s lyrics translation reveals a woman asserting romantic agency in Thunive Thunai. Her direct invitation combines emotional healing with physical union. This Tamil track balances vulnerability with decisive action.
