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Lyrics & meaning

Kadhavu Ille Sathikka

From Simma Soppanam · 1984

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Simma Soppanam1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kadhavu illae saaththikkaThere is no door to shut.
Female :Aa…aa…aa…Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Male :Porvai illae poththikkaThere is no blanket to wrap with.
Female :Aa…aa…aa…Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Male :Yaarumilla paaththukkaThere is no one around to watch us.
Female :Aa…aa…aa…Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Male :Saerththu ennai anaichchukkaHold me close and embrace me.
Female :Aa…aa…aa…Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Male
Kadhavu illae saaththikkaThere is no door to shut.
Porvai illae poththikkaThere is no blanket to wrap with.
Yaarumilla paaththukkaThere is no one around to watch us.
Saerththu ennai anaichchukkaHold me close and embrace me.
Anaichchukka anaichchukka anaichchukkaEmbrace me, embrace me, embrace me.
Female
Thoranthu kedakku ellaamaeEverything lies wide open outdoors.
Oru thora maravu illaamaeWithout even a little cover or shade.
Chummaa iru mama nee saettaigala pannaamaeBe quiet, uncle, without playing your mischievous tricks.
Thoranthu kedakku ellaamaeEverything lies wide open outdoors.
Oru thora maravu illaamaeWithout even a little cover or shade.
Chummaa iru mama nee saettaigala pannaamaeBe quiet, uncle, without playing your mischievous tricks.
Male
Iduppu chinna madippu mella thodaththaan viral thudikkaFingers twitch to gently touch the slight fold of the waist.
Iduppu chinna madippu mella thodaththaan viral thudikkaFingers twitch to gently touch the slight fold of the waist.
Udhadu rendum urasa pudhu kallaththaan alli kudikkaAs lips brush together, to drink deeply of fresh sweet wine.
Female
Kadhavu illae saaththikkaThere is no door to shut.
Male :Aa…aa…aa…Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Female :Porvai illae poththikkaThere is no blanket to wrap with.
Male :Aa…aa…aa…Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Female :Yaarumilla paaththukkaThere is no one around to watch us.
Male :Aa…aa…aa…Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Female :Saerththu ennai anaichchukkaHold me close and embrace me.
Male :Aa…aa…aa…Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Female :Anaichchukka anaichchukka anaichchukkaEmbrace me, embrace me, embrace me.
Male
Nelavu ponguthu melaethaanMoonlight overflows up above.
Aalam vizhuthu thonguthu keezhaethaanBanyan aerial roots hang down below.
Ponnoonjal namaada pottirukku ingaethaanA golden swing is set right here for us to play.
Nelavu ponguthu melaethaanMoonlight overflows up above.
Aalam vizhuthu thonguthu keezhaethaanBanyan aerial roots hang down below.
Ponnoonjal namaada pottirukku ingaethaanA golden swing is set right here for us to play.
Male
Kanni unai pinniIntwining with you, young lady,
Ilam kaaththil konji aadaTo play lovingly in the cool tender breeze,
Aththaan thotta idamthaanWherever the cousin touches,
Pudhu raththam pongi odaFresh blood surges and flows.
Male
Kadhavu illae saaththikkaThere is no door to shut.
Porvai illae poththikkaThere is no blanket to wrap with.
Female :Yaarumilla paaththukkaThere is no one around to watch us.
Saerththu ennai anaichchukkaHold me close and embrace me.
Anaichchukka anaichchukka anaichchukkaEmbrace me, embrace me, embrace me.
Female
Pullarikkuthu paduththaa oru paayirunthaa eduththaaGoosebumps rise if I lie down; if only there were a mat to take.
Punnaagidum poomeni kallum mannum irunthaaThe flower-like body will get bruised if there are stones and dirt.
Pullarikkuthu paduththaa oru paayirunthaa eduththaaGoosebumps rise if I lie down; if only there were a mat to take.
Punnaagidum poomeni kallum mannum irunthaaThe flower-like body will get bruised if there are stones and dirt.
Male
Padukka pattu paai intha mama madithaammaaTo lie upon, the silk mat is this uncle's lap, my dear.
Padukka pattu paai intha mama madithaammaaTo lie upon, the silk mat is this uncle's lap, my dear.
Padhmaa rompa idhamaa idhu irukkum kannu vaammaaPadma, this will be so very cozy, darling, come.
Female
Kadhavu illae saaththikkaThere is no door to shut.
Male :Aa…aa…aa…Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Porvai illae poththikkaThere is no blanket to wrap with.
Female :Aa…aa…aa…Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Yaarumilla paaththukkaThere is no one around to watch us.
Male :Aha…aa…aa…Male vocalizing: Aha...aa...aa...
Saerththu ennai anaichchukkaHold me close and embrace me.
Female :AnaichchukkaEmbrace me
Male :AnaichchukkaEmbrace me
Female :AnaichchukkaEmbrace me
Male :AnaichchukkaEmbrace me

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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