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Lyrics & meaning

Hey Pondattikkum

From Doubles · 2000

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
Devan, Sujatha
Music director
Srikanth Deva
Details
Doubles2000

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{Yei pondatikkum purusanukkumHey, between a wife and a husband,
Understanding venumThere needs to be understanding.
Nee santhegatha vittu puttaIf you let go of your suspicion,
Santhosam thaan koodum} (2)Happiness will surely increase.
Male
Urimai irrukku ennakuI have every right,
Olivu maraivu ethukkuSo why have secrets and hiding?
Female
{Yei pondatikkum purusanukkumHey, between a wife and a husband,
Understanding venumThere needs to be understanding.
Naan santhegatha vittu puttenI have let go of my suspicion,
Thaana vanthathu gyanam} (2)Wisdom came to me automatically.
Female
Ellam irukku unnakuYou have everything,
Edutha pudikkum ennakuWhatever I take, I end up liking.
Male
Yamma yammaYamma yamma,
Yamma yammaYamma yamma,
Yei yamma yammaHey yamma yamma,
Yei yamma yammaHey yamma yamma.
Male
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Male
Pondatti un poruppu ennaWife, what is your responsibility?
Un idupu madipilIn the folds of your waist,
Viluntha ennaiMe who has fallen,
Elunthu poga seiyadhaeDo not make me get up and leave!
Female
Kannala un poruppu ennaMy beloved, what is your responsibility?
En kattil araikkumIn my bedroom,
Samayal araikkumAnd in the kitchen,
Koraigal edhuvum veikadhaeDo not leave any shortcomings.
Male
Ellam nalla irrukkum bothuWhen everything is going fine,
Veetu thalaivi sundariYou are the beautiful head of the house.
Era thazha irrukum bodhuWhen life has its ups and downs,
Ennai konjam aadhariSupport me just a little.
Female
Anaipadhilae anbirundhaIf there is love in your embrace,
Podumaiyaa…That is more than enough...
Male
Yamma yammaYamma yamma,
Yamma yammaYamma yamma,
Amma ammaAmma amma,
Amma ammaAmma amma.
Male
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Female
Un pillaiYour child,
Ada naan thaaneHey, isn't that me?
Oru pillai kodukkaTo bear a child for me,
Ennakku vaitha pillaiThe child destined for me,
Yaaru nee thaanaeWho else is it but you?
Male
Un pillaiIf I am
Naan aanalYour child,
Oru pillai seiyumAll the mischief a child does,
Thondhu yaavumEvery little thing,
Seiya vendum thadukathaeI must do, do not stop me.
Female
Poga pogaAs time goes by,
Kanavan manaviBetween husband and wife,
Pechu varthai kuraiyanamVerbal arguments should decrease.
Manasu renduBoth minds,
Purinji nadakkaTo understand each other and live,
Kaalama vandhu seranumTime itself should bring harmony.
Male
Vaanavillai polLike a rainbow,
Kudaa varanumWe should appear together,
MarainjidanumAnd fade away together.
Male
Yamma yammaYamma yamma,
Yamma yammaYamma yamma,
Yamma yammaYamma yamma,
Yamma yammaYamma yamma.
Male
Hoii pondatikkum purusanukkumHoi! Between a wife and a husband,
Understanding venumThere needs to be understanding.
Nee santhegatha vittu puttaIf you let go of your suspicion,
Santhosam thaan koodumHappiness will surely increase.
Female
Yei pondatikkum purusanukkumHey, between a wife and a husband,
Understanding venumThere needs to be understanding.
Naan santhegatha vittu puttenI have let go of my suspicion,
Thaana vanthathu gyanamWisdom came to me automatically.
Male
Urimai irrukku ennakuI have every right,
Olivu maraivu ethukkuSo why have secrets and hiding?
Male
Yamma yammaYamma yamma,
Yamma yammaYamma yamma,
Yamma yammaYamma yamma,
Yamma yamma hoiYamma yamma hoi!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Pondatikkum Purusanukkum' is a lighthearted yet deep dialogue between a husband and wife exploring the key elements of a happy marriage. It emphasizes that trust, transparency, and mutual understanding are essential foundations for conjugal bliss, and that letting go of unnecessary doubt allows happiness and maturity to grow naturally.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

En kattil araikkum / Samayal araikkum

The line endings 'araikkum' rhyme with each other, creating a pleasing rhythmic cadence.

Simile (Uwamai Ani)

Vaanavillai pol Kudaa varanum Marainjidanum

Compares the husband and wife's togetherness to a rainbow that appears and disappears as a single unit.

Metaphor

Un pillai Ada naan thaane

The husband metaphorically refers to himself as the wife's child to show his emotional dependence and affection.

Repetition / Anaphora

Yamma yamma Yamma yamma

Repetition of rhythmic vocal refrains to maintain beat and playful tone throughout the song.

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Trivia

The song is from the movie 'Doubles' (2000) starring Prabhu Deva, Meena, and Sangeetha. The soundtrack marked the debut of music composer Srikanth Deva, son of veteran music director Deva.

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