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Kathal Kathai Solveno

From Unakkaga Naan · 1976

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Unakkaga Naan
Movie release year
1976
Lyrics added on
18 Jun 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
No
Female :No
Male :No
Female :No
I wont you so no
I hope you no
Female :No no no no
No no no no
No no no no
I wont you so no
I hope you no
Kadhal kadhai solveno
Kattil sugam kolveno
Kanni thaen kolveno no ooo…
Naanam kollaamal i hope you no
Female :No
Male :No
Azhaikkindra maan kanno
Female :No
Male :Anaikkindra poompenno
Female :No
Azhaikkindra maan kanno
Female :No
Male :Anaikkindra poompenno
Female :No
Thadai sollal yaeno sugam angu thaano
Thadai sollal yaeno sugam angu thaano
Mogam thaalaamal muththathil neeraadi
Munnooru naan kolveno
Female :No
Male :Thaagam theeraamal thallaadi thallaadi
Kaiyodu mai saerppano
No no no no no
Male :Ha kadhal kadhai solveno
Katti sugam kolveno
Thudikkindra pen maano
Female :Ho ho
Male :Naan rasikkindra ammaano
Female :Aahaa
Thudikkindra pen maano
Female :Ho ho
Male :Naan rasikkindra ammaano
Female :Aahaa
Idai konda thaeno enakkaagathono
Idai konda thaeno enakkaagathono
Vellai maan kutti thullattum thullattum
Allaamal naan povaeno
Kanni poongaattru en meethu veesattum
Jillendru naan aavaeno
Aahaa oho aaha…
Male :No no yaei no…
Female :I want you so no
I hope you no…
Kadhal kadhai solveno
Kattil sugam kolveno
Kadhal kadhai solveno
Kattil sugam kolveno
Inba thaen kolvaeno
Naanm kondaalum
I want you so no
I hope you…
No
Female: No
Male: No
Female: No
I want you so, no
I hope you know
Female: No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
I want you so, no
I hope you know
Shall I tell a tale of love?
Shall I taste the pleasures of the bed?
Shall I taste the sweet nectar of youth? No...
Without any shyness, I hope you know
Female: No
Male: No
Are those deer-like eyes beckoning me?
Female: No
Male: Are you a flower-like girl ready to embrace?
Female: No
Are those deer-like eyes beckoning me?
Female: No
Male: Are you a flower-like girl ready to embrace?
Female: No
Why do you resist? Does the pleasure lie right there?
Why do you resist? Does the pleasure lie right there?
Overcome by passion, bathing in kisses,
Shall I take three hundred of them?
Female: No
Male: With unquenched thirst, swaying with desire,
Shall I hold your kohl-lined beauty in my hands?
No, no, no, no, no
Male: Ha, shall I tell a tale of love?
Shall I hold you tight and taste delight?
Are you a fluttering young doe?
Female: Ho ho
Male: Are you the sweet beauty I adore?
Female: Aha
Are you a fluttering young doe?
Female: Ho ho
Male: Are you the sweet beauty I adore?
Female: Aha
Is the sweet honey of your slender waist meant for me?
Is the sweet honey of your slender waist meant for me?
Let the little white fawn leap with joy,
Could I ever walk away without holding her?
Let the fresh, gentle breeze blow over me,
Shall I be thrilled by its cool touch?
Aaha oho aaha…
Male: No, no, hey no…
Female: I want you so, no
I hope you know…
Shall I tell a tale of love?
Shall I taste the pleasures of the bed?
Shall I tell a tale of love?
Shall I taste the pleasures of the bed?
Shall I drink the sweet honey of joy?
Even if you feel shy,
I want you so, no
I hope you…
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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