Irukkattum Irukkattum
From Seeman Petra Selvangal · 1962
- Lyricist
- K. D. Santhanam
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Details
- Seeman Petra Selvangal1962
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Hoo hoo hoo hooo…hoo oooo | Hoo hoo hoo hooo…hoo oooo |
| Hmm mm hmm…hmm hmm hmm hmmm | Hmm mm hmm…hmm hmm hmm hmmm |
| Hahahahaha | Hahahahaha |
| Female | |
| Irukattum irukattum pesikkiren | Let it be, let it be, I will talk it out |
| Idharkkoru vazhi naan yosikkiren | I am thinking of a way for this |
| Irukattum irukattum pesikkiren | Let it be, let it be, I will talk it out |
| Idharkkoru vazhi naan yosikkiren | I am thinking of a way for this |
| Irukattum…. | Let it be…. |
| Male | |
| Nadakattum nadakattum paathukkiren | Let it happen, let it happen, I will watch |
| Naanum paadhaiyai maathikkiren | I too will change my path |
| Nadakattum nadakattum paathukkiren | Let it happen, let it happen, I will watch |
| Naanum paadhaiyai maathikkiren | I too will change my path |
| Nadakattum ..hmmm | Let it happen ..hmmm |
| Female | |
| Penmai endraalum menmai endraalum | Whether it is womanhood or gentleness |
| Thanmaiyil irandum ondrallavaa | Aren't both the same by nature? |
| Kanmani polae kanmalar polae | Like the pupil of the eye, like a tender flower of an eye |
| Kanmani polae kanmalar polae | Like the pupil of the eye, like a tender flower of an eye |
| Kaapadhu aanin panballavaa..haaa..aaa | Isn't protecting them the duty of a man?..haaa..aaa |
| Irukattum irukattum pesikkiren | Let it be, let it be, I will talk it out |
| Idharkkoru vazhi naan yosikkiren | I am thinking of a way for this |
| Male | |
| Iraivan endraalum thalaivan endralaum | Whether called God or master/husband |
| Iru soll oru porul aavadhandroo | Do not both words signify the exact same meaning? |
| Murai thavari iraivanidam | Failing in decorum before God |
| Kurumbugal seivadhu madaimai androo | And playing mischievous pranks—isn't that foolishness? |
| Female | |
| Irukattum irukattum pesikkiren | Let it be, let it be, I will talk it out |
| Idharkkoru vazhi naan yosikkiren | I am thinking of a way for this |
| Male | |
| Kanidhidum paechum kadai kann veechum | Sweet, mature talk and side-eyed glances |
| Kaadhal nenjukku uram oottum | Will nourish a loving heart |
| Kanidhidum paechum kadai kann veechum | Sweet, mature talk and side-eyed glances |
| Kaadhal nenjukku uram oottum | Will nourish a loving heart |
| Female | |
| Inaindhidum ullam irandum naadidum | Two united hearts will seek and guide |
| Inba ulagirkku vazhi kattum | The way to a world of eternal bliss |
| Inaindhidum ullam irandum naadidum | Two united hearts will seek and guide |
| Inba ulagirkku vazhi kattum..hmmm | The way to a world of eternal bliss..hmmm |
ஹூ ஹூ ஹூ ஹூ...ஹூ ஓஓஓ
ஹ்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்
ஹாஹாஹாஹா
Hoo hoo hoo hooo…hoo oooo
Hmm mm hmm…hmm hmm hmm hmmm
Hahahahaha
இருக்கட்டும் இருக்கட்டும் பேசுகிறேன்
இதற்கொரு வழி நான் யோசிக்கிறேன்
இருக்கட்டும் இருக்கட்டும் பேசுகிறேன்
இதற்கொரு வழி நான் யோசிக்கிறேன்
இருக்கட்டும்.....
Let it be, let it be, I will talk it out
I am thinking of a way for this
Let it be, let it be, I will talk it out
I am thinking of a way for this
Let it be….
நடக்கட்டும் நடக்கட்டும் பாத்துக்கிறேன்
நானும் பாதையை மாத்திக்கிறேன்
நடக்கட்டும் நடக்கட்டும் பாத்துகிறேன்
நானும் பாதையை மாத்திக்கிறேன்
நடக்கட்டும்.....ம்ம்ம்
Let it happen, let it happen, I will watch
I too will change my path
Let it happen, let it happen, I will watch
I too will change my path
Let it happen ..hmmm
பெண்மை என்றாலும் மென்மை என்றாலும்
தன்மையில் இரண்டும் ஒன்றல்லவா
கண்மணி போலே கன்மலர் போலே
கண்மணி போலே கன்மலர் போலே
காப்பது ஆணின் பண்பல்லவா......ஹாஆ..ஆஆ
இருக்கட்டும் இருக்கட்டும் பேசுகிறேன்
இதற்கொரு வழி நான் யோசிக்கிறேன்
Whether it is womanhood or gentleness
Aren't both the same by nature?
Like the pupil of the eye, like a tender flower of an eye
Like the pupil of the eye, like a tender flower of an eye
Isn't protecting them the duty of a man?..haaa..aaa
Let it be, let it be, I will talk it out
I am thinking of a way for this
இறைவன் என்றாலும் தலைவன் என்றாலும்
இரு சொல் ஒரு பொருள் ஆவதென்றோ
முறை தவறி இறைவனிடம்
குறும்புகள் செய்வாது மடமை அன்றோ
Whether called God or master/husband
Do not both words signify the exact same meaning?
Failing in decorum before God
And playing mischievous pranks—isn't that foolishness?
இருக்கட்டும் இருக்கட்டும் பேசுகிறேன்
இதற்கொரு வழி நான் யோசிக்கிறேன்
Let it be, let it be, I will talk it out
I am thinking of a way for this
கனித்திடும் பேசும் கடை கண் வீச்சும்
காதல் நெஞ்சுக்கு உரம் ஊட்டும்
கனித்திடும் பேசும் கடை கண் வீச்சும்
காதல் நெஞ்சுக்கு உரம் ஊட்டும்
Sweet, mature talk and side-eyed glances
Will nourish a loving heart
Sweet, mature talk and side-eyed glances
Will nourish a loving heart
இணைந்திடும் உள்ளம் இரண்டும் நாடிடும்
இன்ப உலகிற்கு வழி காட்டும்
இணைந்திடும் உள்ளம் இரண்டும் நாடிடும்
இன்ப உலகிற்கு வழி காட்டும்....ம்ம்ம்...
Two united hearts will seek and guide
The way to a world of eternal bliss
Two united hearts will seek and guide
The way to a world of eternal bliss..hmmm
இருக்கட்டும் இருக்கட்டும் பேசுகிறேன்
இதற்கொரு வழி நான் யோசிக்கிறேன்
Hoo hoo hoo hooo…hoo oooo
Hoo hoo hoo hooo…hoo oooo
Hmm mm hmm…hmm hmm hmm hmmm
Hmm mm hmm…hmm hmm hmm hmmm
Hahahahaha
Hahahahaha
Irukattum irukattum pesikkiren
Let it be, let it be, I will talk it out
Idharkkoru vazhi naan yosikkiren
I am thinking of a way for this
Irukattum irukattum pesikkiren
Let it be, let it be, I will talk it out
Idharkkoru vazhi naan yosikkiren
I am thinking of a way for this
Irukattum….
Let it be….
Nadakattum nadakattum paathukkiren
Let it happen, let it happen, I will watch
Naanum paadhaiyai maathikkiren
I too will change my path
Nadakattum nadakattum paathukkiren
Let it happen, let it happen, I will watch
Naanum paadhaiyai maathikkiren
I too will change my path
Nadakattum ..hmmm
Let it happen ..hmmm
Penmai endraalum menmai endraalum
Whether it is womanhood or gentleness
Thanmaiyil irandum ondrallavaa
Aren't both the same by nature?
Kanmani polae kanmalar polae
Like the pupil of the eye, like a tender flower of an eye
Kanmani polae kanmalar polae
Like the pupil of the eye, like a tender flower of an eye
Kaapadhu aanin panballavaa..haaa..aaa
Isn't protecting them the duty of a man?..haaa..aaa
Irukattum irukattum pesikkiren
Let it be, let it be, I will talk it out
Idharkkoru vazhi naan yosikkiren
I am thinking of a way for this
Iraivan endraalum thalaivan endralaum
Whether called God or master/husband
Iru soll oru porul aavadhandroo
Do not both words signify the exact same meaning?
Murai thavari iraivanidam
Failing in decorum before God
Kurumbugal seivadhu madaimai androo
And playing mischievous pranks—isn't that foolishness?
Irukattum irukattum pesikkiren
Let it be, let it be, I will talk it out
Idharkkoru vazhi naan yosikkiren
I am thinking of a way for this
Kanidhidum paechum kadai kann veechum
Sweet, mature talk and side-eyed glances
Kaadhal nenjukku uram oottum
Will nourish a loving heart
Kanidhidum paechum kadai kann veechum
Sweet, mature talk and side-eyed glances
Kaadhal nenjukku uram oottum
Will nourish a loving heart
Inaindhidum ullam irandum naadidum
Two united hearts will seek and guide
Inba ulagirkku vazhi kattum
The way to a world of eternal bliss
Inaindhidum ullam irandum naadidum
Two united hearts will seek and guide
Inba ulagirkku vazhi kattum..hmmm
The way to a world of eternal bliss..hmmm
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful duet from the 1962 film 'Seeman Petra Selvangal' portrays a charming banter between lovers. The song opens with humorous, teasing exchanges where each lover threatens to change their path or find a solution to their sweet predicament. They playfully debate gender roles, chivalry, respect, and devotion, eventually acknowledging that their playful mischief is rooted in deep affection. In the latter half, the tone turns warmer as they celebrate how sweet words, subtle side glances, and mutual understanding nourish love. Ultimately, their united hearts find harmony, leading them toward a world of shared happiness and bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Irukattum irukattum pesikkiren / Idharkkoru vazhi naan yosikkiren”
Repetition of the initial 'I' sound across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow.
Edukku / Rhyme
“Penmai endraalum menmai endraalum”
Rhyming of '-ndraalum' creates a lyrical cadence highlighting qualities of womanhood.
Upamai (Simile)
“Kanmani polae kanmalar polae”
Compares protecting a loved one to guarding the precious pupil and delicate flower-like eyes using 'polae'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaadhal nenjukku uram oottum”
Metaphorically describes love as a crop and sweet looks as fertilizer/nourishment ('uram') that makes love grow.
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Trivia
Seeman Petra Selvangal (1962) was directed by A. P. Nagarajan and produced by Paramount Pictures. The music was composed by T. R. Pappa, with lyrics written by veteran playwright and songwriter K. D. Santhanam. The playful vocal chemistry between T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela made this duet a memorable track in 1960s Tamil cinema.
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