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Lyrics & meaning

Kannampoochi

From Party · 2018

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Anirudh Ravichander, Malavika
Music director
Premgi Amaren
Details
Party2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ketta kannampoochi aattamA naughty game of hide and seek
Katti otti kittu aaduHold tight, cling on and play
Pattu pattampoochi aattamA silky butterfly game
Mutti ichchu vachu oduBump into me, kiss me and run away
Female
Saththam illa maadi veeduA silent double-storey house
Inga illa kattu paaduThere are no restrictions or rules here
Kitta vantha yerum sooduAs you come closer, the heat rises
Aana enakkilla mood-uBut I am just not in the mood
Male
Adi cutie katti poottiHey cutie, locking me up tight
Oru saattai suzhattiWaving a whip around
Naan kerkavaaShould I ask for permission?
Appo kooda kekkattiEven if you do not listen then
Un kaalil naan vizhavaaShould I fall at your feet?
Female
Kaala thottu mela thottuTouching my feet and touching above
Nee enna pannuvenu solludaTell me, boy, what are you going to do?
Idhazh pattu power cut-uWhen lips touch, there is a power cut
Iruttodu uruttaathadaaDo not play games in the dark
Male
Hey ketta kannampoochi aattamHey, a naughty game of hide and seek
Katti otti kittu aaduHold tight, cling on and play
Pattu pattampoochi aattamA silky butterfly game
Mutti ichchu vachu oduBump into me, kiss me and run away
Female
Saththam illa maadi veeduA silent double-storey house
Inga illa kattu paaduThere are no restrictions or rules here
Kitta vantha yerum sooduAs you come closer, the heat rises
Aana enakkilla mood-uBut I am just not in the mood
Male
Hey aadaiyai matridumHey, even before changing
MunnammaeThe clothes
Medaiyil nadagam annammaeIt feels like a play on stage, my lady
Female
Bodhai kidaikkum munnaBefore getting intoxicated
Ennai kudipathennaWhy are you drinking me in?
Male
Un vizhiya kudicha idhayamThe heart that drank your eyes as wine
Ver ethaiyum virumbathaeWill never desire anything else
Kanna mattum kaattu pennaeJust show me your eyes, girl
Vera pakkam thirumbathaeDo not turn your face away
Female
Naan no-na ada venamIf I say no, oh wait
Illa ullai thookki unnai poduvenOtherwise I will lift you up and lock you inside
Nee kenji kettenaIf you beg and ask me
Naan konjom thindaduvenI might struggle a little bit
Male
Nee pona poovenaIf you leave, will I wither like a flower?
Un doberman-ah naana sollediAm I your Doberman dog? Tell me, girl
Nee no-na seivenaeIf you say no, I will still do it
Antha superman naanadiI am that Superman, girl
Male
Hey ketta kannampoochi aattamHey, a naughty game of hide and seek
Katti otti kittu aaduHold tight, cling on and play
Pattu pattampoochi aattamA silky butterfly game
Mutti ichchu vachu oduBump into me, kiss me and run away
Female
Saththam illa maadi veeduA silent double-storey house
Inga illa kattu paaduThere are no restrictions or rules here
Kitta vantha yerum sooduAs you come closer, the heat rises
Aana enakkilla mood-uBut I am just not in the mood
Female
Hey naan unthanHey, am I merely
Kaamathin thevaiyaA requirement for your lust?
Nee vilaiyadidum bommaiyaaOr am I a toy you play with?
Male
Saavi kudukkum munnaEven before turning the key to wind me up
Usuru molaichathennaHow did life sprout inside me?
Female
Saaviya nee edukkum bothaeThe moment you take the key
Paavi ennai thee vechaYou sinner, you set me on fire
KV Anand movie-eh polaJust like in a K. V. Anand movie
Song-u ippo yen vechaWhy did you insert a song right now?
Male
Adi beauty en beautyHey beauty, my beauty
Ithu vekkam thaguvana paattu diIs this a song worthy of feeling shy, girl?
Athu yeannu ithu yeannuWhy this and why that
Nee logic paarkatha diDo not look for logic, girl
Female
Ada mama en mamaHey man, my man
En moga theeyil nee veguraYou are roasting in my fire of desire
Unnai surya paatta kettaListening to a gentle Suriya song
SJ suriya aaguraYou end up turning into wild S. J. Suryah

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This track is a playful, sensual, and self-referential duet set in a party or private intimacy setting. The couple engages in playful banter involving teasing, hide-and-seek, and romantic push-and-pull dynamics. The lyrics feature energetic wordplay, modern pop culture references, and self-aware meta-humor regarding Tamil cinema tropes. Behind the teasing lies a strong mutual passion, where the partners playfully challenge each other's boundaries while embracing romantic thrill.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Monnai (Initial Rhyme)

Ketta kannampoochi aattam / Pattu pattampoochi aattam

Matching consonant sound at the start of words across lines: 'Ketta' and 'Pattu' share similar structure, while 'Saththam' and 'Kitta' anchor the verse.

Metaphor

Un vizhiya kudicha idhayam / Ver ethaiyum virumbathae

Comparing the gaze of a lover to an intoxicating drink that slakes the heart's thirst.

Meta-Humor / Cinema Allusion

KV Anand movie-eh pola / Song-u ippo yen vecha

The lyrcis break the fourth wall by referencing director K.V. Anand's signature style of sudden song placements in action films, as well as contrasting actor Suriya's suave persona with actor-director S.J. Suryah's intense, quirky energy.

Simile and Pop-Culture Imagery

Un doberman-ah naana solledi / Antha superman naanadi

Playfully comparing himself to a devoted Doberman dog and an unstoppable Superman to express devotion and boldness.

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Trivia

The song comes from Venkat Prabhu's unreleased heist-comedy film 'Party'. The track meta-referentially mocks typical Tamil movie tropes ('KV Anand movie-eh pola... Nee logic paarkatha di'), pointing out how romantic songs interrupt dramatic flow. It also features a clever wordplay on the names of actor Suriya and director/actor S. J. Suryah.

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