S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki perform ‘Kulir Adikkuthe’ from M.S. Viswanathan’s album ‘Thikku Theriyatha Kaattil.’ Vaali’s lyrics craft a playful romantic exchange set against chilly evening imagery. The duet uses weather as a metaphor for growing affection between two voices.
Kulir Adikkuthe
S. Janaki | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam • From “Thikku Theriyatha Kaattil”
Kulir Adikkuthe Lyrics Translation S. Janaki | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Thikku Theriyatha Kaattil
The male singer asks if a silver cloud will embrace the sky, mirroring his desire for closeness. Janaki’s response acknowledges indirect communication as traditional in courtship. Vaali balances natural metaphors with direct requests for warmth.
Kulir Adikkuthae Kitta Vaa Kitta VaaIt’s getting chilly, come close, come close.
Kitta Vaa Kitta VaaCome close, come close.
Thunai Irukkuthae Katta Vaa Katta VaaI’m here for you, come and hold me tight.
Katta Vaa Katta VaaCome and hold me tight.
Kulir Adikkuthae Kitta Vaa Kitta VaaIt’s getting chilly, come close, come close.
Kitta Vaa Kitta VaaCome close, come close.
Thunai Irukkuthae Katta Vaa Katta VaaI’m here for you, come and hold me tight.
Katta Vaa Katta VaaCome and hold me tight.
Vellippani Megam Vaanai ThazhuvaathoWon’t the silvery mist cloud embrace the sky?
Vellippani Megam Vaanai ThazhuvaathoWon’t the silvery mist cloud embrace the sky?
Kannippoo Unnaiththaan Kattik KollaathoWon’t this fresh bloom wrap itself around you?
Kulir Adikkuthae Kitta Vaa Kitta VaaIt’s getting chilly, come close, come close.
Idhzhgalil Muththirai IttathuA seal has been stamped upon the lips.
Eththanai Aththanai Enni SolCount just how many times and tell me.
Unakkedhu Suvaiyo SugamoWhatever taste or pleasure you desire,
Idhamo Padhamo PettrukkolTake all the comfort and tenderness you need.
Vaazhippoo Madal Vaadaiyil ThudikkaLike a plantain petal trembling in the winter wind,
Nooru Paavangal Jaadaiyil NadikkaActing out a hundred emotions with just a glance,
Kannaadi Paarthoru Kaaviyam PadikkaLike reading an epic poem while looking in the mirror,
Chummaa Nee Vaavena Kaalaththil AzhaikkaI’m just playfully calling you to come over right now.
Kannaadi Paarthoru Kaaviyam PadikkaLike reading an epic poem while looking in the mirror,
Kannaa Nee Vaavena Kaalaththil AzhaikkaCalling out, ‘Oh my love, come to me now.’
Kulir Dikkuthae Kitta Vaa Kitta VaaIt’s getting chilly, come close, come close.
Kitta Vaa Kitta VaaCome close, come close.
Thunai Irukkuthae Katta Vaa Katta VaaI’m here for you, come and hold me tight.
Katta Vaa Katta VaaCome and hold me tight.
Rasippathil Ennavan MannavanMy man is a king in how he admires me,
Enndroru Karpanai UndaagaCreating such a vivid fantasy within my mind.
Rasangalil Parpala Arputham UnnidamYou possess so many wonders in the art of romance,
Undena OndraagaBelieving they all exist together in you.
Neelaththaamarai Neerinil MithakkaLike a blue lotus floating gently on the water,
Manjal Maangani Thaenthuli TherikkaLike a golden mango splashing drops of honey,
Sevvaanam Pol Manjam Vaaivittu SirikkaOur bed smiles wide like the crimson sky,
Jillendra Kaattrinil Saernthunai AnaikkaTo hold you close in this chilling breeze.
Kulir Adikkuthae Kitta Vaa Kitta VaaIt’s getting chilly, come close, come close.
Kitta Vaa Kitta VaaCome close, come close.
Malargalai Melliya KaiviralWith soft fingers on the flowers,
Killiya Paavanai AmmmamaOh my, the teasing way you pinch them!
Thani Sumai Thaangiya PoongodiThe flower vine that bore its burden all alone,
Yaengiya Paavannam EnnammaaOh, look at how it longed for you.
Jodi Poonguyil Paadalil MayakkamEntranced by the song of a pair of cuckoos,
Oodal Endroru Naadaga ThodakkamThe beginning of a drama called ‘lovers’ tiff’.
Sollaamal Solvathu Kanniyar VazhakkamIt’s a maiden’s custom to say it without actually saying it,
Pennodu Verenna Kaaranam IrukkumWhat other reason could a woman possibly have?
Kulir Adikkuthae Kitta Vaa Kitta VaaIt’s getting chilly, come close, come close.
Kitta Vaa Kitta VaaCome close, come close.
Thunai Irukkuthae Katta Vaa Katta VaaI’m here for you, come and hold me tight.
Katta Vaa Katta VaaCome and hold me tight.
Vellippani Megam Vaanai ThazhuvaathoWon’t the silvery mist cloud embrace the sky?
Kannippoo Unnaiththaan Kattik KollaathoWon’t this fresh bloom wrap itself around you?
Kulir Adikkuthe Music Video
Cold weather becomes a shared pretext for intimacy in this classic Tamil duet. Understanding the Kulir Adikkuthe lyrics meaning reveals how physical sensations symbolize romantic longing. M.S. Viswanathan’s melody supports Vaali’s layered wordplay.