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 saaththikka | There is no door to shut. |
| Female :Aa…aa…aa… | Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa... |
| Male :Porvai illae poththikka | There is no blanket to wrap with. |
| Female :Aa…aa…aa… | Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa... |
| Male :Yaarumilla paaththukka | There is no one around to watch us. |
| Female :Aa…aa…aa… | Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa... |
| Male :Saerththu ennai anaichchukka | Hold me close and embrace me. |
| Female :Aa…aa…aa… | Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa... |
| Male | |
| Kadhavu illae saaththikka | There is no door to shut. |
| Porvai illae poththikka | There is no blanket to wrap with. |
| Yaarumilla paaththukka | There is no one around to watch us. |
| Saerththu ennai anaichchukka | Hold me close and embrace me. |
| Anaichchukka anaichchukka anaichchukka | Embrace me, embrace me, embrace me. |
| Female | |
| Thoranthu kedakku ellaamae | Everything lies wide open outdoors. |
| Oru thora maravu illaamae | Without even a little cover or shade. |
| Chummaa iru mama nee saettaigala pannaamae | Be quiet, uncle, without playing your mischievous tricks. |
| Thoranthu kedakku ellaamae | Everything lies wide open outdoors. |
| Oru thora maravu illaamae | Without even a little cover or shade. |
| Chummaa iru mama nee saettaigala pannaamae | Be quiet, uncle, without playing your mischievous tricks. |
| Male | |
| Iduppu chinna madippu mella thodaththaan viral thudikka | Fingers twitch to gently touch the slight fold of the waist. |
| Iduppu chinna madippu mella thodaththaan viral thudikka | Fingers twitch to gently touch the slight fold of the waist. |
| Udhadu rendum urasa pudhu kallaththaan alli kudikka | As lips brush together, to drink deeply of fresh sweet wine. |
| Female | |
| Kadhavu illae saaththikka | There is no door to shut. |
| Male :Aa…aa…aa… | Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa... |
| Female :Porvai illae poththikka | There is no blanket to wrap with. |
| Male :Aa…aa…aa… | Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa... |
| Female :Yaarumilla paaththukka | There is no one around to watch us. |
| Male :Aa…aa…aa… | Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa... |
| Female :Saerththu ennai anaichchukka | Hold me close and embrace me. |
| Male :Aa…aa…aa… | Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa... |
| Female :Anaichchukka anaichchukka anaichchukka | Embrace me, embrace me, embrace me. |
| Male | |
| Nelavu ponguthu melaethaan | Moonlight overflows up above. |
| Aalam vizhuthu thonguthu keezhaethaan | Banyan aerial roots hang down below. |
| Ponnoonjal namaada pottirukku ingaethaan | A golden swing is set right here for us to play. |
| Nelavu ponguthu melaethaan | Moonlight overflows up above. |
| Aalam vizhuthu thonguthu keezhaethaan | Banyan aerial roots hang down below. |
| Ponnoonjal namaada pottirukku ingaethaan | A golden swing is set right here for us to play. |
| Male | |
| Kanni unai pinni | Intwining with you, young lady, |
| Ilam kaaththil konji aada | To play lovingly in the cool tender breeze, |
| Aththaan thotta idamthaan | Wherever the cousin touches, |
| Pudhu raththam pongi oda | Fresh blood surges and flows. |
| Male | |
| Kadhavu illae saaththikka | There is no door to shut. |
| Porvai illae poththikka | There is no blanket to wrap with. |
| Female :Yaarumilla paaththukka | There is no one around to watch us. |
| Saerththu ennai anaichchukka | Hold me close and embrace me. |
| Anaichchukka anaichchukka anaichchukka | Embrace me, embrace me, embrace me. |
| Female | |
| Pullarikkuthu paduththaa oru paayirunthaa eduththaa | Goosebumps rise if I lie down; if only there were a mat to take. |
| Punnaagidum poomeni kallum mannum irunthaa | The flower-like body will get bruised if there are stones and dirt. |
| Pullarikkuthu paduththaa oru paayirunthaa eduththaa | Goosebumps rise if I lie down; if only there were a mat to take. |
| Punnaagidum poomeni kallum mannum irunthaa | The flower-like body will get bruised if there are stones and dirt. |
| Male | |
| Padukka pattu paai intha mama madithaammaa | To lie upon, the silk mat is this uncle's lap, my dear. |
| Padukka pattu paai intha mama madithaammaa | To lie upon, the silk mat is this uncle's lap, my dear. |
| Padhmaa rompa idhamaa idhu irukkum kannu vaammaa | Padma, this will be so very cozy, darling, come. |
| Female | |
| Kadhavu illae saaththikka | There is no door to shut. |
| Male :Aa…aa…aa… | Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa... |
| Porvai illae poththikka | There is no blanket to wrap with. |
| Female :Aa…aa…aa… | Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa... |
| Yaarumilla paaththukka | There is no one around to watch us. |
| Male :Aha…aa…aa… | Male vocalizing: Aha...aa...aa... |
| Saerththu ennai anaichchukka | Hold me close and embrace me. |
| Female :Anaichchukka | Embrace me |
| Male :Anaichchukka | Embrace me |
| Female :Anaichchukka | Embrace me |
| Male :Anaichchukka | Embrace me |
கதவு இல்லே சாத்திக்க......
ஆ.....ஆ...ஆ.....
போர்வை இல்லே போத்திக்க
ஆ.....ஆ...ஆ.....
யாருமில்ல பாத்துக்க
ஆ.....ஆ...ஆ.....
சேர்த்து என்னை அணைச்சுக்க
ஆ.....ஆ...ஆ.....
There is no door to shut.
Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
There is no blanket to wrap with.
Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
There is no one around to watch us.
Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Hold me close and embrace me.
Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
கதவு இல்லே சாத்திக்க......
போர்வை இல்லே போத்திக்க
யாருமில்ல பாத்துக்க
சேர்த்து என்னை அணைச்சுக்க
அணைச்சுக்க அணைச்சுக்க அணைச்சுக்க
There is no door to shut.
There is no blanket to wrap with.
There is no one around to watch us.
Hold me close and embrace me.
Embrace me, embrace me, embrace me.
தொறந்து கெடக்கு எல்லாமே
ஒரு தொற மறவு இல்லாமே
சும்மா இரு மாமா நீ சேட்டைகள பண்ணாமே
தொறந்து கெடக்கு எல்லாமே
ஒரு தொற மறவு இல்லாமே
சும்மா இரு மாமா நீ சேட்டைகள பண்ணாமே
Everything lies wide open outdoors.
Without even a little cover or shade.
Be quiet, uncle, without playing your mischievous tricks.
Everything lies wide open outdoors.
Without even a little cover or shade.
Be quiet, uncle, without playing your mischievous tricks.
இடுப்பு சின்ன மடிப்பு மெல்ல தொடத்தான் விரல் துடிக்க
இடுப்பு சின்ன மடிப்பு மெல்ல தொடத்தான் விரல் துடிக்க
உதடு ரெண்டும் உரச புது கள்ளத்தான் அள்ளிக் குடிக்க
Fingers twitch to gently touch the slight fold of the waist.
Fingers twitch to gently touch the slight fold of the waist.
As lips brush together, to drink deeply of fresh sweet wine.
கதவு இல்லே சாத்திக்க......
ஆ.....ஆ...ஆ.....
போர்வை இல்லே போத்திக்க
ஆ.....ஆ...ஆ.....
யாருமில்ல பாத்துக்க
ஆ.....ஆ...ஆ.....
சேர்த்து என்னை அணைச்சுக்க
ஆ.....ஆ...ஆ.....
அணைச்சுக்க அணைச்சுக்க அணைச்சுக்க
There is no door to shut.
Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
There is no blanket to wrap with.
Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
There is no one around to watch us.
Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Hold me close and embrace me.
Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Embrace me, embrace me, embrace me.
நெலவு பொங்குது மேலேதான்
ஆலம் விழுது தொங்குது கீழேதான்
பொன்னூஞ்சல் நாமாட போட்டிருக்கு இங்கேதான்
நெலவு பொங்குது மேலேதான்
ஆலம் விழுது தொங்குது கீழேதான்
பொன்னூஞ்சல் நாமாட போட்டிருக்கு இங்கேதான்
Moonlight overflows up above.
Banyan aerial roots hang down below.
A golden swing is set right here for us to play.
Moonlight overflows up above.
Banyan aerial roots hang down below.
A golden swing is set right here for us to play.
கன்னி உனை பின்னி
இளம் காத்தில் கொஞ்சி ஆட
அத்தான் தொட்ட இடம்தான்
புது ரத்தம் பொங்கி ஓட
Intwining with you, young lady,
To play lovingly in the cool tender breeze,
Wherever the cousin touches,
Fresh blood surges and flows.
கதவு இல்லே சாத்திக்க......
போர்வை இல்லே போத்திக்க
யாருமில்ல பாத்துக்க
சேர்த்து என்னை அணைச்சுக்க
அணைச்சுக்க அணைச்சுக்க அணைச்சுக்க
There is no door to shut.
There is no blanket to wrap with.
There is no one around to watch us.
Hold me close and embrace me.
Embrace me, embrace me, embrace me.
புல்லரிக்குது படுத்தா ஒரு பாயிருந்தா எடுத்தா
புண்ணாகிடும் பூமேனி கல்லும் மண்ணும் இருந்தா
புல்லரிக்குது படுத்தா ஒரு பாயிருந்தா எடுத்தா
புண்ணாகிடும் பூமேனி கல்லும் மண்ணும் இருந்தா
Goosebumps rise if I lie down; if only there were a mat to take.
The flower-like body will get bruised if there are stones and dirt.
Goosebumps rise if I lie down; if only there were a mat to take.
The flower-like body will get bruised if there are stones and dirt.
படுக்க பட்டு பாய் இந்த மாமா மடிதாம்மா
படுக்க பட்டு பாய் இந்த மாமா மடிதாம்மா
பதமா ரொம்ப இதமா இது இருக்கும் கண்ணு வாம்மா
To lie upon, the silk mat is this uncle's lap, my dear.
To lie upon, the silk mat is this uncle's lap, my dear.
Padma, this will be so very cozy, darling, come.
கதவு இல்லே சாத்திக்க......
ஆ.....ஆ...ஆ.....
போர்வை இல்லே போத்திக்க
ஆ.....ஆ...ஆ.....
யாருமில்ல பாத்துக்க
ஆஹ.....ஆ...ஆ.....
சேர்த்து என்னை அணைச்சுக்க
அணைச்சுக்க
அணைச்சுக்க
அணைச்சுக்க
அணைச்சுக்க
There is no door to shut.
Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
There is no blanket to wrap with.
Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
There is no one around to watch us.
Male vocalizing: Aha...aa...aa...
Hold me close and embrace me.
Embrace me
Embrace me
Embrace me
Embrace me
Kadhavu illae saaththikka
There is no door to shut.
Female :Aa…aa…aa…
Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Male :Porvai illae poththikka
There is no blanket to wrap with.
Female :Aa…aa…aa…
Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Male :Yaarumilla paaththukka
There is no one around to watch us.
Female :Aa…aa…aa…
Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Male :Saerththu ennai anaichchukka
Hold me close and embrace me.
Female :Aa…aa…aa…
Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Kadhavu illae saaththikka
There is no door to shut.
Porvai illae poththikka
There is no blanket to wrap with.
Yaarumilla paaththukka
There is no one around to watch us.
Saerththu ennai anaichchukka
Hold me close and embrace me.
Anaichchukka anaichchukka anaichchukka
Embrace me, embrace me, embrace me.
Thoranthu kedakku ellaamae
Everything lies wide open outdoors.
Oru thora maravu illaamae
Without even a little cover or shade.
Chummaa iru mama nee saettaigala pannaamae
Be quiet, uncle, without playing your mischievous tricks.
Thoranthu kedakku ellaamae
Everything lies wide open outdoors.
Oru thora maravu illaamae
Without even a little cover or shade.
Chummaa iru mama nee saettaigala pannaamae
Be quiet, uncle, without playing your mischievous tricks.
Iduppu chinna madippu mella thodaththaan viral thudikka
Fingers twitch to gently touch the slight fold of the waist.
Iduppu chinna madippu mella thodaththaan viral thudikka
Fingers twitch to gently touch the slight fold of the waist.
Udhadu rendum urasa pudhu kallaththaan alli kudikka
As lips brush together, to drink deeply of fresh sweet wine.
Kadhavu illae saaththikka
There is no door to shut.
Male :Aa…aa…aa…
Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Female :Porvai illae poththikka
There is no blanket to wrap with.
Male :Aa…aa…aa…
Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Female :Yaarumilla paaththukka
There is no one around to watch us.
Male :Aa…aa…aa…
Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Female :Saerththu ennai anaichchukka
Hold me close and embrace me.
Male :Aa…aa…aa…
Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Female :Anaichchukka anaichchukka anaichchukka
Embrace me, embrace me, embrace me.
Nelavu ponguthu melaethaan
Moonlight overflows up above.
Aalam vizhuthu thonguthu keezhaethaan
Banyan aerial roots hang down below.
Ponnoonjal namaada pottirukku ingaethaan
A golden swing is set right here for us to play.
Nelavu ponguthu melaethaan
Moonlight overflows up above.
Aalam vizhuthu thonguthu keezhaethaan
Banyan aerial roots hang down below.
Ponnoonjal namaada pottirukku ingaethaan
A golden swing is set right here for us to play.
Kanni unai pinni
Intwining with you, young lady,
Ilam kaaththil konji aada
To play lovingly in the cool tender breeze,
Aththaan thotta idamthaan
Wherever the cousin touches,
Pudhu raththam pongi oda
Fresh blood surges and flows.
Kadhavu illae saaththikka
There is no door to shut.
Porvai illae poththikka
There is no blanket to wrap with.
Female :Yaarumilla paaththukka
There is no one around to watch us.
Saerththu ennai anaichchukka
Hold me close and embrace me.
Anaichchukka anaichchukka anaichchukka
Embrace me, embrace me, embrace me.
Pullarikkuthu paduththaa oru paayirunthaa eduththaa
Goosebumps rise if I lie down; if only there were a mat to take.
Punnaagidum poomeni kallum mannum irunthaa
The flower-like body will get bruised if there are stones and dirt.
Pullarikkuthu paduththaa oru paayirunthaa eduththaa
Goosebumps rise if I lie down; if only there were a mat to take.
Punnaagidum poomeni kallum mannum irunthaa
The flower-like body will get bruised if there are stones and dirt.
Padukka pattu paai intha mama madithaammaa
To lie upon, the silk mat is this uncle's lap, my dear.
Padukka pattu paai intha mama madithaammaa
To lie upon, the silk mat is this uncle's lap, my dear.
Padhmaa rompa idhamaa idhu irukkum kannu vaammaa
Padma, this will be so very cozy, darling, come.
Kadhavu illae saaththikka
There is no door to shut.
Male :Aa…aa…aa…
Male vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Porvai illae poththikka
There is no blanket to wrap with.
Female :Aa…aa…aa…
Female vocalizing: Aa...aa...aa...
Yaarumilla paaththukka
There is no one around to watch us.
Male :Aha…aa…aa…
Male vocalizing: Aha...aa...aa...
Saerththu ennai anaichchukka
Hold me close and embrace me.
Female :Anaichchukka
Embrace me
Male :Anaichchukka
Embrace me
Female :Anaichchukka
Embrace me
Male :Anaichchukka
Embrace 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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