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Irukkattum Irukkattum

From Seeman Petra Selvangal · 1962

Lyricist: K. D. Santhanam
Singers: T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director: T. R. Pappa
Movie name: Seeman Petra Selvangal
Movie release year: 1962
Lyrics added on: 3 Jun 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

Hoo hoo hoo hooo…hoo oooo

Hmm mm hmm…hmm hmm hmm hmmm

Hahahahaha

Irukattum irukattum pesikkiren

Idharkkoru vazhi naan yosikkiren

Irukattum irukattum pesikkiren

Idharkkoru vazhi naan yosikkiren

Irukattum….

Nadakattum nadakattum paathukkiren

Naanum paadhaiyai maathikkiren

Nadakattum nadakattum paathukkiren

Naanum paadhaiyai maathikkiren

Nadakattum ..hmmm

Penmai endraalum menmai endraalum

Thanmaiyil irandum ondrallavaa

Kanmani polae kanmalar polae

Kanmani polae kanmalar polae

Kaapadhu aanin panballavaa..haaa..aaa

Irukattum irukattum pesikkiren

Idharkkoru vazhi naan yosikkiren

Iraivan endraalum thalaivan endralaum

Iru soll oru porul aavadhandroo

Murai thavari iraivanidam

Kurumbugal seivadhu madaimai androo

Irukattum irukattum pesikkiren

Idharkkoru vazhi naan yosikkiren

Kanidhidum paechum kadai kann veechum

Kaadhal nenjukku uram oottum

Kanidhidum paechum kadai kann veechum

Kaadhal nenjukku uram oottum

Inaindhidum ullam irandum naadidum

Inba ulagirkku vazhi kattum

Inaindhidum ullam irandum naadidum

Inba ulagirkku vazhi kattum..hmmm

Hoo hoo hoo hoo... hoo oh oh oh

Mmm mmm mmm... mmm mmm mmm mmm

Hahahaha

Let it be, let it be, I'll deal with you later

I'll think of a way to handle this

Let it be, let it be, I'll deal with you later

I'll think of a way to handle this

Let it be...

Go on, let it happen, I'll watch and see

I too will change my way

Go on, let it happen, I'll watch and see

I too will change my way

Let it happen... mmm

Whether it is womanhood or gentleness,

aren't both the same in nature?

Like the apple of the eye, like a tender flower,

like the apple of the eye, like a tender flower,

isn't protecting her a man's true duty? Ha... ah...

Let it be, let it be, I'll deal with you later

I'll think of a way to handle this

Whether you say God or the lord of your heart,

don't both words mean the very same thing?

Overstepping your limits with God,

isn't playing mischievous tricks just foolishness?

Let it be, let it be, I'll deal with you later

I'll think of a way to handle this

Sweet, gentle words and a sidelong glance

give strength to a loving heart;

sweet, gentle words and a sidelong glance

give strength to a loving heart;

to the world of joy both united hearts seek,

they will surely show the way.

To the world of joy both united hearts seek,

they will surely show the way... mmm

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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