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Lyrics & meaning

Kathal Kathai Solveno

From Unakkaga Naan · 1976

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Unakkaga Naan1976

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
NoNo
Female :NoFemale: No
Male :NoMale: No
Female :NoFemale: No
Male
I wont you so noI want you so, no
I hope you noI hope you know, no
Female :No no no noFemale: No no no no
No no no noNo no no no
No no no noNo no no no
Male
I wont you so noI want you so, no
I hope you noI hope you know, no
Male
Kadhal kadhai solvenoShall I tell a story of love?
Kattil sugam kolvenoShall I experience the joy of love's bed?
Kanni thaen kolveno no ooo…Shall I taste the maiden's sweet honey? No...
Naanam kollaamal i hope you noWithout feeling shy, I hope you know
Female :NoFemale: No
Male :NoMale: No
Male
Azhaikkindra maan kannoIs it those inviting deer-like eyes?
Female :NoFemale: No
Male :Anaikkindra poompennoMale: Is it the embracing flower-like maiden?
Female :NoFemale: No
Male
Azhaikkindra maan kannoIs it those inviting deer-like eyes?
Female :NoFemale: No
Male :Anaikkindra poompennoMale: Is it the embracing flower-like maiden?
Female :NoFemale: No
Male
Thadai sollal yaeno sugam angu thaanoWhy speak of obstacles? Is pleasure awaiting there?
Thadai sollal yaeno sugam angu thaanoWhy speak of obstacles? Is pleasure awaiting there?
Male
Mogam thaalaamal muththathil neeraadiUnable to bear passion, bathing in sweet kisses,
Munnooru naan kolvenoShall I take three hundred days?
Female :NoFemale: No
Male :Thaagam theeraamal thallaadi thallaadiMale: With unquenched thirst, swaying back and forth,
Kaiyodu mai saerppanoWill he apply eyeliner onto his hands?
Female
No no no no noNo no no no no
Male :Ha kadhal kadhai solvenoMale: Ah, shall I tell a story of love?
Katti sugam kolvenoShall I embrace and taste total pleasure?
Male
Thudikkindra pen maanoIs she a quivering female deer?
Female :Ho hoFemale: Ho ho
Male :Naan rasikkindra ammaanoMale: Is she the lovely beauty I adore?
Female :AahaaFemale: Aahaa
Male
Thudikkindra pen maanoIs she a quivering female deer?
Female :Ho hoFemale: Ho ho
Male :Naan rasikkindra ammaanoMale: Is she the lovely beauty I adore?
Female :AahaaFemale: Aahaa
Male
Idai konda thaeno enakkaagathonoIs the sweetness held in her waist meant for me?
Idai konda thaeno enakkaagathonoIs the sweetness held in her waist meant for me?
Male
Vellai maan kutti thullattum thullattumLet the little white fawn leap and bound,
Allaamal naan povaenoWould I turn away anywhere else?
Kanni poongaattru en meethu veesattumLet the gentle maiden breeze blow over me,
Jillendru naan aavaenoShall I feel delightfully cool?
Female
Aahaa oho aaha…Aahaa oho aaha…
Male :No no yaei no…Male: No no hey no…
Female :I want you so noFemale: I want you so, no
I hope you no…I hope you know…
Female
Kadhal kadhai solvenoShall I tell a story of love?
Kattil sugam kolvenoShall I experience the joy of love's bed?
Kadhal kadhai solvenoShall I tell a story of love?
Kattil sugam kolvenoShall I experience the joy of love's bed?
Inba thaen kolvaenoShall I partake in sweet honey?
Naanm kondaalumEven if modesty takes over,
I want you so noI want you so, no
I hope you…I hope you...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful track from Unakkaga Naan (1976) depicts a lighthearted, romantic banter between lovers. The male lead eagerly expresses his passion, physical longing, and admiration using sweet, poetic Tamil metaphors, while the female lead playfully responds with cheeky resistance and English phrases. Her playful 'no's act as coy encouragement rather than refusal, building affectionate tension throughout the song. Kannadasan's lyrical craft balances passionate romance with innocent humor, while M. S. Viswanathan's composition blends Western pop rhythms with modern Tamil film music styling.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

Kadhal kadhai solveno / Kattil sugam kolveno

The repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words creates a pleasing rhythm.

Uvamai (Metaphor/Simile)

Azhaikkindra maan kanno

Comparing the heroine's delicate, playful eyes to those of a wild deer ('maan kanno').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Thudikkindra pen maano / Naan rasikkindra ammaano

Rhyming endings with 'maano' and 'ammaano' enhance the poetic cadence of the verse.

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Trivia

The song from Unakkaga Naan (1976) features playful English line inserts which were popular in mid-70s Tamil film music as a sign of modern urban youth culture. Legendary composer M. S. Viswanathan seamlessly blended modern pop-arrangements with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam's expressive vocals.

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