Trichy Loganathan and A. G. Rathnamala perform ‘Thoppula Oru Naal’ from the album ‘Konjum Kumari.’ Lyricist Vaali and composer S. Vedhachalam shape a rural courtship duet. Their vocals create a lighthearted debate between lovers.
Thoppula Oru Naal
A. G. Rathnamala | Trichy Loganathan • From “Konjum Kumari”
Konjum Kumari’s Thoppula Oru Naal Tamil Lyrics English Translation
He claims rule-followers never prosper in this town. She calls him ‘brainless’ but says he makes her hold her head high. Their exchange mixes affection with playful criticism.
Yei Pulla Thoppula Oru Naal SirithaayadiHey girl, you smiled at me one day in the grove.
Adha Nenaikka Nenaikka Thaan InikkudhadiJust thinking about it makes my life feel sweet.
Pullae Thoppula Oru Naal SirithaayadiGirl, you smiled at me that day in the grove.
Adha Nenaikka Nenaikka Thaan InikkudhadiAnd remembering it keeps bringing me such joy.
Ahaan Mappilla Nadaiya MaathikkanumAha, my groom-to-be needs to change his walk.
Machaan Mappilla Nadaiya MaathikkanumMy dear man, you really need to change your ways.
Nalla Paadhaiya Paathae MarikkanumYou must find the righteous path and stick to it.
Nalla Paadhaiya Paathae MarikkanumYou need to identify the good path and follow it.
Kathiri Meesa Vechirukken NaanI’m sporting a sharp, scissor-trimmed mustache.
Kattam Potta Satta TheichirukkenI’m wearing a freshly ironed checkered shirt.
Kathiri Meesa Vechirukken NaanI’ve grown this fine scissor-style mustache.
Kattam Potta Satta TheichirukkenI’ve got this checkered shirt pressed and ready.
Kanna Mulichu Enna MuraichaBut when you open your eyes wide and glare at me,
Nenjam Thudichu ThavikkirenMy heart just pounds and struggles to beat.
Kanna Mulichu Enna MuraichaWhen you stare me down with those big eyes,
Nenjam Thudichu ThavikkirenMy poor heart flutters and panics.
AiyeeHey!
Kokku Kokku Kokku ThalaiyilOn the crane’s head…
Vennaiyai Veikkiriye NeeYou’re trying to place butter. (You’re trying to fool me with impossible tricks).
Kurukku Kurukku KurukkuBlocking, blocking, blocking…
Vazhiyil Vandhu NikkiriyaeYou keep coming and standing in my way.
Kokku Kokku Kokku ThalaiyilLike placing butter on a crane’s head,
Vennaiyai Veikkiriye NeeYou’re trying to pull a fast one on me.
Kurukku Kurukku KurukkuRight across, right across,
Vazhiyil Vandhu NikkiriyaeYou step into my path to stop me.
Olungha Irundhavan UruppadalaeThe one who followed the rules never prospered.
Olungha Irundhavan UruppadalaeThose who stayed straight never got anywhere.
Indha Oorukkum Unmaikkum SaripadalaeThe truth just doesn’t sit right with this town.
Indha Oorukkum Unmaikkum SaripadalaeHonesty and this world just don’t get along.
Pullae Thoppula Oru Naal SirithaayadiGirl, you smiled at me that day in the grove.
Adha Nenaikka Nenaikka Thaan InikkudhadiJust thinking about it makes my life feel sweet.
Mappilla Nadaiya MaathikkanumMy groom-to-be needs to change his walk.
Nalla Paadhaiya Paathae MarikkanumYou must find the righteous path and stick to it.
Nalla Paadhaiya Paathae MarikkanumYou’ve got to find the good path and follow it.
Buthiyilladha MachaanaeOh, my witless man.
Enna Kazhutha Netta VechaneYou’ve actually made me hold my head high with pride.
Buthiyilladha MachaanaeOh, my foolish darling.
Enna Kazhutha Netta VechaneYou’ve made me walk with my head held high.
Azhaga Vechu Aada VechuBy keeping me beautiful and making me dance,
Maala Poda VechaneYou made me ready to wear the wedding garland.
Azhaga Vechu Aada VechuWith beauty and with joy,
Maala Poda VechaneYou led me to this commitment.
Buthi Buthi ButhiyirundhaIf I had any sense at all,
Naan Varuvena UnakkuWould I have ever come to you?
Podava Podava PodavaThe saree, the saree…
Madichu Naan TharuvenaWould I be folding it and settling down for you?
Buthi Buthi ButhiyirundhaIf I was truly smart,
Naan Varuvena UnakkuWould I have chosen you?
Podava Podava PodavaThis saree of mine…
Madichu Naan TharuvenaWould I fold it just to serve you?
Solluradha Naanum SolliputtenI’ve said what I needed to say.
Machaan Solluradha Naanum SolliputtenMy dear man, I’ve given you my warning.
Machaan Mulichikittathaan PozhachukkuvaeDarling, you’ll only survive if you wake up and get smart.
Nee Mulichikittathaan PozhachukkuvaeYou’ll only prosper if you open your eyes.
Hey Pullae Thoppula Oru Naal SirithaayadiHey girl, you smiled at me one day in the grove.
Adha Nenaikka Nenaikka Thaan InikkudhadiJust thinking about it makes my life feel sweet.
Pullae Thoppula Oru Naal SirithaayadiGirl, you smiled at me that day in the grove.
Adha Nenaikka Nenaikka Thaan InikkudhadiAnd remembering it keeps bringing me such joy.
Mappilla Nadaiya MaathikkanumMy groom-to-be needs to change his walk.
Machaan Mappilla Nadaiya MaathikkanumMy dear man, you really need to change your ways.
Nalla Paadhaiya Paathae MarikkanumYou must find the righteous path and stick to it.
Nalla Paadhaiya Paathae MarikkanumYou’ve got to find the good path and follow it.
Thoppula Oru Naal Music Video
Vaali’s verses in ‘Konjum Kumari’ celebrate teasing as a romantic language. The Thoppula Oru Naal lyrics translation reveals how rural couples negotiate love through humor.