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Kadhavu Ille Sathikka

From Simma Soppanam · 1984

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Simma Soppanam
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
10 Jan 2023

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Kadhavu illae saaththikka
Female :Aa…aa…aa…
Male :Porvai illae poththikka
Female :Aa…aa…aa…
Male :Yaarumilla paaththukka
Female :Aa…aa…aa…
Male :Saerththu ennai anaichchukka
Female :Aa…aa…aa…
Kadhavu illae saaththikka
Porvai illae poththikka
Yaarumilla paaththukka
Saerththu ennai anaichchukka
Anaichchukka anaichchukka anaichchukka
Thoranthu kedakku ellaamae
Oru thora maravu illaamae
Chummaa iru mama nee saettaigala pannaamae
Thoranthu kedakku ellaamae
Oru thora maravu illaamae
Chummaa iru mama nee saettaigala pannaamae
Iduppu chinna madippu mella thodaththaan viral thudikka
Iduppu chinna madippu mella thodaththaan viral thudikka
Udhadu rendum urasa pudhu kallaththaan alli kudikka
Kadhavu illae saaththikka
Male :Aa…aa…aa…
Female :Porvai illae poththikka
Male :Aa…aa…aa…
Female :Yaarumilla paaththukka
Male :Aa…aa…aa…
Female :Saerththu ennai anaichchukka
Male :Aa…aa…aa…
Female :Anaichchukka anaichchukka anaichchukka
Nelavu ponguthu melaethaan
Aalam vizhuthu thonguthu keezhaethaan
Ponnoonjal namaada pottirukku ingaethaan
Nelavu ponguthu melaethaan
Aalam vizhuthu thonguthu keezhaethaan
Ponnoonjal namaada pottirukku ingaethaan
Kanni unai pinni
Ilam kaaththil konji aada
Aththaan thotta idamthaan
Pudhu raththam pongi oda
Kadhavu illae saaththikka
Porvai illae poththikka
Female :Yaarumilla paaththukka
Saerththu ennai anaichchukka
Anaichchukka anaichchukka anaichchukka
Pullarikkuthu paduththaa oru paayirunthaa eduththaa
Punnaagidum poomeni kallum mannum irunthaa
Pullarikkuthu paduththaa oru paayirunthaa eduththaa
Punnaagidum poomeni kallum mannum irunthaa
Padukka pattu paai intha mama madithaammaa
Padukka pattu paai intha mama madithaammaa
Padhmaa rompa idhamaa idhu irukkum kannu vaammaa
Kadhavu illae saaththikka
Male :Aa…aa…aa…
Porvai illae poththikka
Female :Aa…aa…aa…
Yaarumilla paaththukka
Male :Aha…aa…aa…
Saerththu ennai anaichchukka
Female :Anaichchukka
Male :Anaichchukka
Female :Anaichchukka
Male :Anaichchukka
There is no door to close
Female: Ah… ah… ah…
Male: There is no blanket to cover ourselves
Female: Ah… ah… ah…
Male: There is no one around watching us
Female: Ah… ah… ah…
Male: Hold me close and embrace me
Female: Ah… ah… ah…
There is no door to close
There is no blanket to cover ourselves
There is no one around watching us
Hold me close and embrace me
Embrace me, embrace me, embrace me
Everything is lying wide open
Without any shelter to hide behind
Just stay still, darling, and stop being mischievous
Everything is lying wide open
Without any shelter to hide behind
Just stay still, darling, and stop being mischievous
My fingers tingle to gently touch the soft curve of your waist
My fingers tingle to gently touch the soft curve of your waist
As our lips brush together, to drink in that fresh, sweet wine
There is no door to close
Male: Ah… ah… ah…
Female: There is no blanket to cover ourselves
Male: Ah… ah… ah…
Female: There is no one around watching us
Male: Ah… ah… ah…
Female: Hold me close and embrace me
Male: Ah… ah… ah…
Female: Embrace me, embrace me, embrace me
The moonlight overflows up above
Banyan roots hang down below
A golden swing is set right here for us to play on
The moonlight overflows up above
Banyan roots hang down below
A golden swing is set right here for us to play on
Entwining myself with you, my girl
To cuddle and sway in the gentle breeze
Wherever my beloved touches
Fresh blood surges with excitement
There is no door to close
There is no blanket to cover ourselves
Female: There is no one around watching us
Hold me close and embrace me
Embrace me, embrace me, embrace me
I get chills lying down; if there is a mat, fetch it
My delicate skin will get bruised if there are stones and dirt
I get chills lying down; if there is a mat, fetch it
My delicate skin will get bruised if there are stones and dirt
The silk mat for you to lie on is your man's lap, my dear
The silk mat for you to lie on is your man's lap, my dear
Padma, it will feel so comforting; come here, my sweet
There is no door to close
Male: Ah… ah… ah…
There is no blanket to cover ourselves
Female: Ah… ah… ah…
There is no one around watching us
Male: Aha… ah… ah…
Hold me close and embrace me
Female: Embrace me
Male: Embrace me
Female: Embrace me
Male: Embrace me
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Kadhavu illae saaththikka is a playful and intimate romantic duet from the film Simma Soppanam (1984), composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Vaali. Set in the open outdoors under the moonlight, the lovers tease each other about their lack of privacy, doors, or blankets, using nature as their backdrop for romance. The heroine expresses shy hesitation about being out in the open, while the hero playfully reassures her that no one is watching, offering his lap as a soft silk mat for her to rest upon.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Kadhavu illae saaththikka / Porvai illae poththikka / Yaarumilla paaththukka

The repetitive ending suffix '-kka' across lines creates a melodic rhythmic flow.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Padukka pattu paai intha mama madithaammaa

Describing the tender body as 'poomeni' (flower body) and the lover's lap as a 'pattu paai' (silk mat).

Moonae (Alliteration)

Padukka pattu paai intha mama madithaammaa

Repetition of the plosive 'p' sound enhances the lyrical cadence.

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Trivia

Simma Soppanam (1984) featured veteran composer K. V. Mahadevan's music, brought to life through the dynamic vocal chemistry between S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, with lyricist Vaali capturing intimate romantic banter.

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