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Lyrics & meaning

Chekka Sevantha Pulla

From Madras Vathiyar · 1984

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Madras Vathiyar1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Chekka sevanthapullaOh rosy-complexioned girl!
Adi vekkam edhukku pullaHey girl, why are you blushing?
Pakkaththula naanum varavaaShall I come near you?
Paththu viralaalae thodavaaShall I touch you with my ten fingers?
Kattazhagu chiththiramaeOh picture of sculpted beauty!
Poththi vachcha raththinamaeOh treasured, hidden gemstone!
Female
Chekka sevanthapullaOh rosy-complexioned girl!
Pudhu vetkam manasukkullaeA new sense of shyness resides in my heart.
Pakkaththula neeyum varalaamYou can come near me.
Paththu viralaalae thodalaamYou may touch me with your ten fingers.
Kattazhagu chiththiramaeOh picture of sculpted beauty!
Poththi vachcha raththinamaeOh treasured, hidden gemstone!
Male
Chekka sevanthapullaOh rosy-complexioned girl!
Female :Haan haan haanFemale: Haan haan haan
Male :Adi vekkam edhukku pullaMale: Hey girl, why are you blushing?
Female :Haan haan haanFemale: Haan haan haan
Male
Poove poovey ennaipaaruFlower, oh flower, look at me!
Un ponnaana ennaththa mella kooruGently tell me your precious golden thoughts.
Poove poovey ennaipaaruFlower, oh flower, look at me!
Un ponnaana ennaththa mella kooruGently tell me your precious golden thoughts.
Female
Un kaiyilae naan roja mottuI am a rosebud in your hands.
Nee podalaam pudhu kadhal mettuYou can compose a new melody of love.
Ondraagalaam…aa…..We can become one... ah...
Ennai kondaadalaamYou can celebrate me.
Ondraagalaam…aa…..We can become one... ah...
Ennai kondaadalaamYou can celebrate me.
Male
Chekka sevanthapullaOh rosy-complexioned girl!
Female :Haan haan haanFemale: Haan haan haan
Male :Adi vekkam edhukku pullaMale: Hey girl, why are you blushing?
Female :Haan haan….Female: Haan haan...
Pakkaththula neeyum varalaamYou can come near me.
Paththu viralaalae thodalaamYou may touch me with your ten fingers.
Male :Kattazhagu chiththiramaeMale: Oh picture of sculpted beauty!
Poththi vachcha raththinamaeOh treasured, hidden gemstone!
Female
Chekka sevanthapullaOh rosy-complexioned girl!
Male :Haan haan haanMale: Haan haan haan
Female :Pudhu vetkam manasukkullaeFemale: A new sense of shyness resides in my heart.
Male :Hae hae ae….Male: Hae hae ae...
Female
Vaaiyyaa vaaiyyaa chinna rajaCome, come, my little king!
Naan vaadaatha kalyaana vanna rojaI am an unfading, colorful wedding rose.
Vaaiyyaa vaaiyyaa chinna rajaCome, come, my little king!
Naan vaadaatha kalyaana vanna rojaI am an unfading, colorful wedding rose.
Male
Roja sedi idhu ennoduthaanThis rose plant belongs to me.
Rajakkili naan unnodathaanI, the royal parrot, belong to you.
En deviyae…..nee en aaviyae…My goddess... you are my soul...
En deviyae…..nee en aaviyae…My goddess... you are my soul...
Female
Chekka sevanthapullaOh rosy-complexioned girl!
Male :Haan haan haanMale: Haan haan haan
Female :Pudhu vetkam manasukkullaeFemale: A new sense of shyness resides in my heart.
Male :Hae hae ae….Male: Hae hae ae...
Pakkaththula neeyum varalaamYou can come near me.
Paththu viralaalae thodalaamYou may touch me with your ten fingers.
Kattazhagu chiththiramaeOh picture of sculpted beauty!
Poththi vachcha raththinamaeOh treasured, hidden gemstone!
Male
Chekka sevanthapullaOh rosy-complexioned girl!
Female :Haan haan haanFemale: Haan haan haan
Male :Adi vekkam edhukku pullaMale: Hey girl, why are you blushing?
Female :Haan haan….Female: Haan haan...
Male :Pakkaththula naanum varavaaMale: Shall I come near you?
Paththu viralaalae thodavaaShall I touch you with my ten fingers?
Kattazhagu chiththiramaeOh picture of sculpted beauty!
Poththi vachcha raththinamaeOh treasured, hidden gemstone!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet from the film 'Madras Vathiyar' (1984) depicts a playful and affectionate exchange between two lovers. The hero admires the heroine's fair complexion, radiant beauty, and sweet modesty, expressing his yearning to draw close and embrace her. In turn, the heroine warmly yields to his advances, confessing her tender shyness while inviting him to share his innermost thoughts and feelings. Throughout the song, metaphors of flowers, gems, and royalty emphasize their deep devotion and mutual reverence. The heroine compares herself to an unfading rose ready to blossom in his care, while the hero exalts her as his goddess and soul. The track captures the joyful anticipation and emotional union of young love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kattazhagu chiththiramae / Poththi vachcha raththinamae

Comparing the heroine directly to a picture of perfect beauty ('Kattazhagu chiththiramae') and a cherished gem ('Poththi vachcha raththinamae').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Un kaiyilae naan roja mottu

The female lead describes herself as a rose bud ('roja mottu') waiting in the hero's hands.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Pakkaththula naanum varavaa / Paththu viralaalae thodavaa

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'P' in 'Pakkaththula' and 'Paththu'.

Edupugai / Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Kattazhagu chiththiramae / Poththi vachcha raththinamae

Matching end sounds with '-amae' across successive rhyming lines ('chiththiramae' / 'raththinamae').

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Trivia

'Madras Vathiyar' (1984) starred Jaishankar and featured music composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh. Lyricist Vaali penned the song, balancing playful folk-pop flavor with classic romantic metaphors, expertly rendered by singers Malaysia Vasudevan and Vani Jairam.

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