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Vechukava

From Nallavanukku Nallavan · 1984

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
S. Janaki, K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Nallavanukku Nallavan
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
6 Jan 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vechikkavaa unna mattum nenjukkulla
Sathiyamaa nenjukkulla onnumilla
Vechikkavaa unna mattum nenjukkulla
Sathiyamaa nenjukkulla onnumilla
Sokkaththanga thatta pola
Sevvarali motta pola
Vandhappulla chinnappulla
Vaalibaththu kannippulla
Vechikkavaa…ha… vechikkavaa
Vechikkavaa unna mattum nenjukkulla
Sathiyamaa nenjukkulla onnumilla
Pokkiringa pal odachchi
Porikkigala mukkudaichu
Vetrigala kandavanae
En manasa kondavanae
Vechikkavaa… vechikkavaa…
Vechikkavaa unna mattum nenjukkulla
Sathiyamaa nenjukkulla onnumilla…hooo
Enna kadha venum solli tharuven
Endha vazhi venum alli tharuven
Enna kadha venum solli tharuven
Endha vazhi venum alli tharuven
Pombalainga kettaa
Naan thattinadhu illa
Vendiyadhai nee kelammaa
Pottuvacha maanu
Unna thottukkitten naanu
Naalu idhu thirunaalaiyyaa
Boologam mel logam
Onnaaga paappomaa
Vaa pulla raasaaththi
Un jodi naanaachchi
Vechikkavaa …vechikkavaa
Vechikkavaa unna mattum nenjukkulla
Sathiyamaa nenjukkulla onnumilla..hae
Sengarumbu saara kondu varavaa
Chitterumbu pola oora varavaa
Sengarumbu saara kondu varavaa
Chitterumbu pola oora varavaa
Thottu vilaiyaadu
Nee kattazhagiyodu
Thangu thada yedhumilla…
Vetti vetti pesa
Ae.kottuthadi aasa
Naan thottukittaa paavam illa
Kairaasi mugaraasi
Ellaamae un raasi
Unnoda naan serndhaa
Naan dhaanae sugavaasi
Vechikkavaa…. vechikkavaa
Vechikkavaa unna mattum nenjukkulla
Saththiyamaa nenjukkulla onnumilla
Female :Pokkiringa pal odachchi
Porikkigala mukkudaichu
Vetrigala kandavanae
En manasa kondavanae
Vechikkavaa unna mattum nenjukkulla
Saththiyamaa nenjukkulla onnumilla
Male :Vechikkavaa unna mattum nenjukkulla
Saththiyamaa nenjukkulla onnumilla..haaa
Shall I keep only you inside my heart?
I swear, there is nothing else in my heart!
Shall I keep only you inside my heart?
I swear, there is nothing else in my heart!
Shining like a plate of pure gold,
Fresh like a red oleander bud,
You came to me, my young girl,
A youthful girl in full bloom!
Shall I keep you... ha... shall I keep you?
Shall I keep only you inside my heart?
I swear, there is nothing else in my heart!
You knocked out the teeth of ruffians,
You smashed the noses of scoundrels,
O victorious man who always wins,
The one who captured my heart!
Shall I keep you... shall I keep you...
Shall I keep only you inside my heart?
I swear, there is nothing else in my heart... hoo!
Whatever story you want, I will tell you.
Whatever happiness you want, I will shower upon you.
Whatever story you want, I will tell you.
Whatever happiness you want, I will shower upon you.
Whenever a woman asks,
I have never turned her down.
Ask for whatever you desire, my girl!
My lovely deer wearing a bindi,
I have touched you now,
And today is a day of celebration, my man!
This earth and the heavens above,
Shall we see them merge into one?
Come, my sweet princess,
I have become your rightful pair!
Shall I keep you... shall I keep you?
Shall I keep only you inside my heart?
I swear, there is nothing else in my heart... hey!
Shall I bring you sweet red sugarcane juice?
Shall I crawl softly over you like a tiny ant?
Shall I bring you sweet red sugarcane juice?
Shall I crawl softly over you like a tiny ant?
Playfully touch and tease,
With this gorgeous girl of yours!
There are no stops or barriers anymore...
As we tease and talk back and forth,
Ah, my desire is overflowing!
If I hold you close, it is no sin at all!
A lucky touch, a lucky face,
Everything about you brings good fortune!
If I unite with you,
I will live in pure bliss!
Shall I keep you... shall I keep you?
Shall I keep only you inside my heart?
I swear, there is nothing else in my heart!
Female: You knocked out the teeth of ruffians,
You smashed the noses of scoundrels,
O victorious man who always wins,
The one who captured my heart!
Shall I keep only you inside my heart?
I swear, there is nothing else in my heart!
Male: Shall I keep only you inside my heart?
I swear, there is nothing else in my heart... haa!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Vechikkavaa Unna Mattum' is a celebrated romantic duet from the 1984 Tamil film 'Nallavanukku Nallavan'. The song features playful banter between the hero and heroine, celebrating their budding love, mutual admiration, and physical attraction. The female lead praises the hero's bravery in vanquishing rogues, while the hero expresses his devotion and willingness to fulfill all her desires.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uwamai)

Sokkaththanga thatta pola / Sevvarali motta pola

Compares the beauty and purity of the heroine directly to a plate of pure gold and a delicate red oleander bud using the Tamil comparative suffix 'pola'.

Rhyme / Ethugai

Pokkiringa pal odachchi / Porikkigala mukkudaichu

The second letter consonant pattern ('k') creates a rhythmic Tamil Ethugai across the couplet lines.

Alliteration (Monai)

Sengarumbu saara kondu varavaa / Chitterumbu pola oora varavaa

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across adjacent lines and words to enhance musicality.

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Trivia

'Vechikkavaa Unna Mattum' is an iconic hit composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki. The song features Superstar Rajinikanth and Radhika, and remains famous for its energetic rhythm, lively choreography, and popular reimagining in modern Tamil pop culture.

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