Kathirunthen Kattiyanaikka
From Pen Ondru Kanden · 1974
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Pen Ondru Kanden1974
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kaaththirunthaen kattiyanaikka | I was waiting to embrace you closely |
| Kanni idhazhil muthu pathikka | To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips |
| Kaaththirunthaen kattiyanaikka | I was waiting to embrace you closely |
| Kanni idhazhil muthu pathikka | To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips |
| Innum enna thatti kazhikka | Why evade or brush it off any longer? |
| Idhayam undu kottiyalakka | There is a heart ready to pour out its wealth |
| Female | |
| Vaari kodukkum vanji manathu | The young woman's heart gives abundantly |
| Vaanga thudikkum nenjam unathu | Your heart yearns eagerly to receive it |
| Vaari kodukkum vanji manathu | The young woman's heart gives abundantly |
| Vaanga thudikkum nenjam unathu | Your heart yearns eagerly to receive it |
| Ondrai ondru pinni kondathu | Entwined deeply with one another |
| Uravil inbam alli thanthathu | Bestowing boundless joy upon this bond |
| Female | |
| Kaaththirunthaen kattiyanaikka | I was waiting to embrace you closely |
| Male :Kanni idhazhil muthu pathikka | Male: To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips |
| Male | |
| Poonthugil moodiya | Covered in fine silken attire |
| Paingkili maeniyai | On the body soft like a young parrot |
| Naan thodum velaiyil | At the moment I touched you |
| Naanam piranthathu yaen yaen yaen…. | Why did shyness arise? Tell me why, why, why... |
| Female | |
| Maadhulam enbathu | Like a ripe pomegranate fruit |
| Maangani pondrathu | Resembling a sweet mango fruit |
| Kadhalan kai pada pongi | Overflowing when touched by the lover's hand |
| Vazhinthathu thaen thaen thaen…. | Honey overflowed, sweet honey, honey, honey... |
| Male | |
| Thaen suvaiyo | Is it the taste of honey? |
| Illai maan suvaiyo | Or the sweetness of a maiden like a deer? |
| Endru naan thudithaen | Thus I yearned with excitement |
| Intha velaiyilae | At this very moment |
| Female | |
| Naan tharavo | Should I give it to you? |
| Illai nee tharavo | Or will you give it to me? |
| Ena yaengi nindrean anthi maalaiyilae | So I stood longing in the twilight evening |
| Male | |
| Kaaththirunthaen kattiyanaikka | I was waiting to embrace you closely |
| Female :Kanni idhazhil muthu pathikka | Female: To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips |
| Female | |
| Maanidai ooridum | Like juicy grapes hanging |
| Thiraatchaiyai pol | Between the green foliage |
| Iru sael idai paarththathum | The moment our fish-like eyes met |
| Kadhal piranthatho sol sol sol | Did love blossom? Tell me, tell me, tell me |
| Male | |
| Paatharasam ena | Like liquid mercury |
| Odidum parvaiyil | In the swift glance that runs |
| Kadhal rasam tharum kanni | Oh maiden who offers the essence of love |
| En arugae nil nil nil | Stand close to me, stay, stay, stay |
| Female | |
| Aaththiramo illai | Is it urgency or |
| Avasaramo enai | Is it haste, to embrace me |
| Anaiththidavae intha naadagamo… | Is this drama meant to hold me? |
| Male | |
| Nee arivaai | You know it well |
| Adhai naan arivaen | And I know it too |
| Idhil kelvigal nooru ketkanumo | Must a hundred questions be asked about this? |
| Female | |
| Kaaththirunthaen kattiyanaikka | I was waiting to embrace you closely |
| Male :Kanni idhazhil muthu pathikka | Male: To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips |
| Female :Innum enna thatti kazhikka | Female: Why evade or brush it off any longer? |
| Male :Idhayam undu kottiyalakka | Male: There is a heart ready to pour out its wealth |
| Both :Kaaththirunthaen kattiyanaikka | Both: I was waiting to embrace you closely |
காத்திருந்தேன் கட்டியணைக்க
கன்னி இதழில் முத்து பதிக்க...
காத்திருந்தேன் கட்டியணைக்க
கன்னி இதழில் முத்து பதிக்க...
இன்னும் என்ன தட்டிக் கழிக்க
இதயம் உண்டு கொட்டியளக்க...
I was waiting to embrace you closely
To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips
I was waiting to embrace you closely
To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips
Why evade or brush it off any longer?
There is a heart ready to pour out its wealth
வாரிக் கொடுக்கும் வஞ்சி மனது
வாங்க துடிக்கும் நெஞ்சம் உனது...
வாரிக் கொடுக்கும் வஞ்சி மனது
வாங்க துடிக்கும் நெஞ்சம் உனது...
ஒன்றை ஒன்று பின்னிக் கொண்டது
உறவில் இன்பம் அள்ளித் தந்தது...
The young woman's heart gives abundantly
Your heart yearns eagerly to receive it
The young woman's heart gives abundantly
Your heart yearns eagerly to receive it
Entwined deeply with one another
Bestowing boundless joy upon this bond
காத்திருந்தேன் கட்டியணைக்க
கன்னி இதழில் முத்து பதிக்க...
I was waiting to embrace you closely
Male: To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips
பூந்துகில் மூடிய
பைங்கிளி மேனியை
நான் தொடும் வேளையில்
நாணம் பிறந்தது ஏன் ஏன் ஏன்...
Covered in fine silken attire
On the body soft like a young parrot
At the moment I touched you
Why did shyness arise? Tell me why, why, why...
மாதுளம் என்பது
மாங்கனி போன்றது
காதலன் கைப் பட பொங்கி
வழிந்தது தேன் தேன் தேன்...
Like a ripe pomegranate fruit
Resembling a sweet mango fruit
Overflowing when touched by the lover's hand
Honey overflowed, sweet honey, honey, honey...
தேன் சுவையோ
இல்லை மான் சுவையோ
என்று நான் துடித்தேன்
இந்த வேளையிலே.......
Is it the taste of honey?
Or the sweetness of a maiden like a deer?
Thus I yearned with excitement
At this very moment
நான் தரவோ
இல்லை நீ தரவோ என
ஏங்கி நின்றேன் அந்தி மாலையிலே
Should I give it to you?
Or will you give it to me?
So I stood longing in the twilight evening
காத்திருந்தேன் கட்டியணைக்க
கன்னி இதழில் முத்து பதிக்க...
I was waiting to embrace you closely
Female: To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips
மானிடை ஊறிடும்
திராட்சையை போல்
இரு சேல் இடை பார்த்ததும்
காதல் பிறந்ததோ சொல் சொல் சொல்...
Like juicy grapes hanging
Between the green foliage
The moment our fish-like eyes met
Did love blossom? Tell me, tell me, tell me
பாதரசம் என
ஓடிடும் பார்வையில்
காதல் ரசம் தரும் கன்னி
என் அருகே நில் நில் நில்...
Like liquid mercury
In the swift glance that runs
Oh maiden who offers the essence of love
Stand close to me, stay, stay, stay
ஆத்திரமோ இல்லை
அவசரமோ எனை
அணைத்திடவே இந்த நாடகமோ...
Is it urgency or
Is it haste, to embrace me
Is this drama meant to hold me?
நீ அறிவாய்
அதை நான் அறிவேன்
இதில் கேள்விகள் நூறு கேட்கணுமோ
You know it well
And I know it too
Must a hundred questions be asked about this?
காத்திருந்தேன் கட்டியணைக்க
கன்னி இதழில் முத்து பதிக்க...
இன்னும் என்ன தட்டிக் கழிக்க
இதயம் உண்டு கொட்டியளக்க.
இருவர் :
காத்திருந்தேன் கட்டியணைக்க
I was waiting to embrace you closely
Male: To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips
Female: Why evade or brush it off any longer?
Male: There is a heart ready to pour out its wealth
Both: I was waiting to embrace you closely
Kaaththirunthaen kattiyanaikka
I was waiting to embrace you closely
Kanni idhazhil muthu pathikka
To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips
Kaaththirunthaen kattiyanaikka
I was waiting to embrace you closely
Kanni idhazhil muthu pathikka
To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips
Innum enna thatti kazhikka
Why evade or brush it off any longer?
Idhayam undu kottiyalakka
There is a heart ready to pour out its wealth
Vaari kodukkum vanji manathu
The young woman's heart gives abundantly
Vaanga thudikkum nenjam unathu
Your heart yearns eagerly to receive it
Vaari kodukkum vanji manathu
The young woman's heart gives abundantly
Vaanga thudikkum nenjam unathu
Your heart yearns eagerly to receive it
Ondrai ondru pinni kondathu
Entwined deeply with one another
Uravil inbam alli thanthathu
Bestowing boundless joy upon this bond
Kaaththirunthaen kattiyanaikka
I was waiting to embrace you closely
Male :Kanni idhazhil muthu pathikka
Male: To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips
Poonthugil moodiya
Covered in fine silken attire
Paingkili maeniyai
On the body soft like a young parrot
Naan thodum velaiyil
At the moment I touched you
Naanam piranthathu yaen yaen yaen….
Why did shyness arise? Tell me why, why, why...
Maadhulam enbathu
Like a ripe pomegranate fruit
Maangani pondrathu
Resembling a sweet mango fruit
Kadhalan kai pada pongi
Overflowing when touched by the lover's hand
Vazhinthathu thaen thaen thaen….
Honey overflowed, sweet honey, honey, honey...
Thaen suvaiyo
Is it the taste of honey?
Illai maan suvaiyo
Or the sweetness of a maiden like a deer?
Endru naan thudithaen
Thus I yearned with excitement
Intha velaiyilae
At this very moment
Naan tharavo
Should I give it to you?
Illai nee tharavo
Or will you give it to me?
Ena yaengi nindrean anthi maalaiyilae
So I stood longing in the twilight evening
Kaaththirunthaen kattiyanaikka
I was waiting to embrace you closely
Female :Kanni idhazhil muthu pathikka
Female: To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips
Maanidai ooridum
Like juicy grapes hanging
Thiraatchaiyai pol
Between the green foliage
Iru sael idai paarththathum
The moment our fish-like eyes met
Kadhal piranthatho sol sol sol
Did love blossom? Tell me, tell me, tell me
Paatharasam ena
Like liquid mercury
Odidum parvaiyil
In the swift glance that runs
Kadhal rasam tharum kanni
Oh maiden who offers the essence of love
En arugae nil nil nil
Stand close to me, stay, stay, stay
Aaththiramo illai
Is it urgency or
Avasaramo enai
Is it haste, to embrace me
Anaiththidavae intha naadagamo…
Is this drama meant to hold me?
Nee arivaai
You know it well
Adhai naan arivaen
And I know it too
Idhil kelvigal nooru ketkanumo
Must a hundred questions be asked about this?
Kaaththirunthaen kattiyanaikka
I was waiting to embrace you closely
Male :Kanni idhazhil muthu pathikka
Male: To imprint a kiss on your maiden lips
Female :Innum enna thatti kazhikka
Female: Why evade or brush it off any longer?
Male :Idhayam undu kottiyalakka
Male: There is a heart ready to pour out its wealth
Both :Kaaththirunthaen kattiyanaikka
Both: I was waiting to embrace you closely
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kaaththirunthaen Kattiyanaikka is a soulful romantic duet from the 1974 Tamil movie Pen Ondru Kanden, composed by M. S. Viswanathan and penned by lyricist Vaali. Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela, the song captures a romantic banter between two lovers eagerly anticipating intimacy and complete devotion. The lyrics highlight mutual affection, playful hesitation, and the joy of sharing love without reservations. Set against the backdrop of a peaceful evening, the song uses vivid imagery of nature, fruits, and wine to convey passion and beauty. The lovers acknowledge that their emotions are completely synchronized, concluding that no elaborate questions are needed when two hearts understand each other so deeply.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Maadhulam enbathu Maangani pondrathu”
Compares the beloved's lush features to pomegranate and mango, highlighting extreme sweetness and beauty.
Simile (Upamai)
“Paatharasam ena Odidum parvaiyil”
Compares a quick, darting glance to fluid mercury (quicksilver).
Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Naanam piranthathu yaen yaen yaen….”
Repetition of words like 'yaen', 'thaen', 'sol', and 'nil' creates a rhythmic cadence and emphasizes passion.
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Vaari kodukkum vanji manathu / Vaanga thudikkum nenjam unathu”
The second consonant 'ri' rhymes across adjacent lines ('Vaari' and 'Vaanga').
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Trivia
Composed by Mellisai Mannar M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Vaali, this track showcases the classic mid-1970s vocal dynamic between S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela, renowned for their expressive duets during this golden era of Tamil cinema music.
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