Kaathoduthaan Dhaan
From Velli Vizha · 1972
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Details
- Velli Vizha1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| : {Kathoduthaan naan paaduven | I will sing only into your ears |
| Manadhoduthaan naan pesuven | I will speak only to your heart |
| Vizhiyoduthaan vilaiyaduven | I will play only with your eyes |
| Un madi meedhuthaan kanmooduven} (2) | I will close my eyes only on your lap |
| Kathoduthaan naan paaduven | I will sing only into your ears |
| Female | |
| {Valarndhaalum naan innum | Even if I grow up, I am still |
| Siru pillaithaan | Just a little child |
| Naan arindhaalum adhukooda | Even if I know things, that too |
| Nee solliththaan} (2) | Is only after you teach me |
| Female | |
| Unakettra thunaiyaaga | To be a suitable companion for you |
| Enai maattravaa | Shall I transform myself? |
| Unakettra thunaiyaaga | To be a suitable companion for you |
| Enai maattravaa | Shall I transform myself? |
| Kula vilakkaaga naan vaazha | For me to live as the light of the family |
| Valikaatta vaa | Will you come to guide the way? |
| Female | |
| Kathoduthaan naan paaduven | I will sing only into your ears |
| Manadhoduthaan naan pesuven | I will speak only to your heart |
| Vizhiyoduthaan vilaiyaduven | I will play only with your eyes |
| Un madi meedhuthaan kanmooduven | I will close my eyes only on your lap |
| Kathoduthaan naan paaduven | I will sing only into your ears |
| Female | |
| {Palootta | To feed milk |
| Oru pillai alaikkindrathu | One child calls out |
| Naan padum paattai | For the song I sing |
| Oru pillai rasikindradhu} (2) | Another child listens with delight |
| Female | |
| Enakkaaga iru nenjam | For my sake, two hearts |
| Thudikkindradhu | Are beating |
| Enakkaaga iru nenjam | For my sake, two hearts |
| Thudikkindradhu | Are beating |
| Idhil yaar kettu | Listening to this, who |
| En paattai mudikkindradhu | Is ending my song? |
| Female | |
| Kathoduthaan naan paaduven | I will sing only into your ears |
| Manadhoduthaan naan pesuven | I will speak only to your heart |
| Vizhiyoduthaan vilaiyaduven | I will play only with your eyes |
| Un madi meedhuthaan kanmooduven | I will close my eyes only on your lap |
காதோடு தான் நான் பாடுவேன்
மனதோடு தான் நான் பேசுவேன்
விழியோடு தான் விளையாடுவேன்
உன் மடி மீது தான் கண் மூடுவேன்
I will sing only into your ears
I will speak only to your heart
I will play only with your eyes
I will close my eyes only on your lap
I will sing only into your ears
காதோடு தான் நான் பாடுவேன்
மனதோடு தான் நான் பேசுவேன்
விழியோடு தான் விளையாடுவேன்
உன் மடி மீது தான் கண் மூடுவேன்
காதோடு தான் நான் பாடுவேன்...
Even if I grow up, I am still
Just a little child
Even if I know things, that too
Is only after you teach me
{வளர்ந்தாலும் நான் இன்னும்
சிறு பிள்ளைதான்
நான் அறிந்தாலும் அது கூட
நீ சொல்லித்தான்} (2)
To be a suitable companion for you
Shall I transform myself?
To be a suitable companion for you
Shall I transform myself?
For me to live as the light of the family
Will you come to guide the way?
உனக்கேற்ற துணையாக
எனை மாற்றவா
உனக்கேற்ற துணையாக
எனை மாற்றவா
குல விளக்காக நான் வாழ
வழி காட்டவா
I will sing only into your ears
I will speak only to your heart
I will play only with your eyes
I will close my eyes only on your lap
I will sing only into your ears
காதோடு தான் நான் பாடுவேன்
மனதோடு தான் நான் பேசுவேன்
விழியோடு தான் விளையாடுவேன்
உன் மடி மீது தான் கண் மூடுவேன்
காதோடு தான் நான் பாடுவேன்...
To feed milk
One child calls out
For the song I sing
Another child listens with delight
{பாலூட்ட ஒரு பிள்ளை
அழைக்கின்றது
நான் படும் பாட்டை ஒரு பிள்ளை
ரசிக்கின்றது} (2)
For my sake, two hearts
Are beating
For my sake, two hearts
Are beating
Listening to this, who
Is ending my song?
எனக்காக இரு நெஞ்சம்
துடிக்கின்றது
எனக்காக இரு நெஞ்சம்
துடிக்கின்றது
இதில் யார் கேட்டு
என் பாட்டை முடிக்கின்றது
I will sing only into your ears
I will speak only to your heart
I will play only with your eyes
I will close my eyes only on your lap
காதோடு தான் நான் பாடுவேன்
மனதோடு தான் நான் பேசுவேன்
விழியோடு தான் விளையாடுவேன்
உன் மடி மீது தான் கண் மூடுவேன்
: {Kathoduthaan naan paaduven
I will sing only into your ears
Manadhoduthaan naan pesuven
I will speak only to your heart
Vizhiyoduthaan vilaiyaduven
I will play only with your eyes
Un madi meedhuthaan kanmooduven} (2)
I will close my eyes only on your lap
Kathoduthaan naan paaduven
I will sing only into your ears
{Valarndhaalum naan innum
Even if I grow up, I am still
Siru pillaithaan
Just a little child
Naan arindhaalum adhukooda
Even if I know things, that too
Nee solliththaan} (2)
Is only after you teach me
Unakettra thunaiyaaga
To be a suitable companion for you
Enai maattravaa
Shall I transform myself?
Unakettra thunaiyaaga
To be a suitable companion for you
Enai maattravaa
Shall I transform myself?
Kula vilakkaaga naan vaazha
For me to live as the light of the family
Valikaatta vaa
Will you come to guide the way?
Kathoduthaan naan paaduven
I will sing only into your ears
Manadhoduthaan naan pesuven
I will speak only to your heart
Vizhiyoduthaan vilaiyaduven
I will play only with your eyes
Un madi meedhuthaan kanmooduven
I will close my eyes only on your lap
Kathoduthaan naan paaduven
I will sing only into your ears
{Palootta
To feed milk
Oru pillai alaikkindrathu
One child calls out
Naan padum paattai
For the song I sing
Oru pillai rasikindradhu} (2)
Another child listens with delight
Enakkaaga iru nenjam
For my sake, two hearts
Thudikkindradhu
Are beating
Enakkaaga iru nenjam
For my sake, two hearts
Thudikkindradhu
Are beating
Idhil yaar kettu
Listening to this, who
En paattai mudikkindradhu
Is ending my song?
Kathoduthaan naan paaduven
I will sing only into your ears
Manadhoduthaan naan pesuven
I will speak only to your heart
Vizhiyoduthaan vilaiyaduven
I will play only with your eyes
Un madi meedhuthaan kanmooduven
I will close my eyes only on your lap
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This iconic song captures deep romantic devotion, intimacy, and the tender bond between lovers. The protagonist expresses intimate affection through soft whispers, heart-to-heart talks, playful glances, and finding ultimate comfort resting on her beloved's lap. She views herself with childlike innocence before her partner, seeking his guidance to evolve into an ideal life partner and the family's guiding light (Kula Vilakku). In the second verse, the lyrics beautifully blend romantic love with maternal affection, balancing her care between a child needing nourishment and a loving partner enjoying her song. Surrounded by love from two beating hearts, she expresses profound contentment in her cherished place within her family.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kathoduthaan naan paaduven / Manadhoduthaan naan pesuven”
The lines end with identical rhyming suffixes ('paaduven', 'pesuven', 'vilaiyaduven', 'kanmooduven'), creating a soothing, musical cadence.
Uvamaani (Metaphor)
“Kula vilakkaaga naan vaazha”
'Kula vilakku' (light of the family) is used as a poetic metaphor representing a woman who brings prosperity, moral light, and happiness to the household.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Kathoduthaan... Manadhoduthaan... Vizhiyoduthaan...”
The suffix '-oduthaan' (only with) is repeated sequentially to emphasize exclusivity and deep devotion in love.
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Trivia
'Kaathoduthaan Naan Paaduven' is an evergreen classic from the 1972 film 'Velli Vizha', directed by K. Balachander. Composed by V. Kumar with lyrics by Vaali, the song was rendered by L.R. Eswari, showcasing her versatility in delivering a soft, romantic lullaby-style melody distinct from her usual high-energy cabaret tracks.
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