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Lyrics & meaning

Katti Vachikko Enthan

From En Jeevan Paduthu · 1988

Lyricist
Isaignani Ilayaraja
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
En Jeevan Paduthu
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
9 Apr 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{ Katti vachiko
Endhan anbu manasa
Thottu vachiko
Undhan sontha manasa } (2)
Indha neram …
Ponnana neram oh oh
Vantha kalyana kaalam ah ah
Indha ponnana neram oh oh
Vantha kalyana kaalam ah ah
Katti vachiko
Endhan anbu manasa
Thottu vachiko
Undhan sontha manasa
Thaniya thavam irunthu
Indha raasathi kettathenna
Manam pol varam koduthu
Indha raasavum vanthadhenna
Kanni malargalai naan parika
Inba kalaigalai naan padika
Karpu nilaigalil naan pazhaga
Anbu uravinil naan mayanga
Kothu malarena nee sirika nee sirika
Mottu malarnthadhu
Thaen koduka thaen koduka
Maaraathu idhu maaraathu
Theeraathu suvai theeraathu
Aayiram kaalamae
Katti vachiko
Endhan anbu manasa
Thottu vachiko
Undhan sontha manasa
Andha sugathuku neram undu
Indha uravuku saatchi undu
Thottu thodarvathu sondhamamma
Thottil varai varum bandhamamma
Anbu karangalil nee anaika nee anaika
Muthu charamena nee sirika nee sirika
Maarathu idhu maraathu
Theeraathu suvai theeraathu
Aayiram kaalamae
Katti vachiko
Endhan anbu manasa
Thottu vachiko
Undhan sontha manasa
{ Indha ponnana neram oh oh
Vantha kalyana kaalam oh oh } (2)
Katti vachiko
Endhan anbu manasa
Thottu vachiko
Undhan sontha manasa
Katti vachiko
Endhan anbu manasa
Thottu vachiko
Undhan sontha manasa
{ Hold fast
to my loving heart,
touch and hold close
your very own heart! } (2)
This moment...
is a golden time, oh oh,
the wedding season has arrived, ah ah!
This golden time, oh oh,
the wedding season has arrived, ah ah!
Hold fast
to my loving heart,
touch and hold close
your very own heart!
Praying all alone,
what did this princess ask for?
Granting the wish of her heart,
how has this king arrived?
For me to pluck fresh blossoms,
for me to learn the arts of love,
for me to live in devoted bond,
for me to lose myself in loving union,
as you smile like a cluster of flowers, like a cluster of flowers,
the flower bud has opened
to offer its sweet nectar, to give its nectar!
This will not change, it will never change,
its sweetness will not fade, it will never fade,
for a thousand ages!
Hold fast
to my loving heart,
touch and hold close
your very own heart!
There is a right time for that joy,
and there are witnesses to this bond.
What begins with a touch is a true lifelong tie,
a bond that will lead all the way to a cradle!
As you hold me in your loving arms, in loving arms,
as you smile like a string of pearls, like a string of pearls,
this will not change, it will never change,
its sweetness will not fade, it will never fade,
for a thousand ages!
Hold fast
to my loving heart,
touch and hold close
your very own heart!
{ This golden time, oh oh,
the wedding season has arrived, oh oh! } (2)
Hold fast
to my loving heart,
touch and hold close
your very own heart!
Hold fast
to my loving heart,
touch and hold close
your very own heart!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Katti Vachiko' from the film 'En Jeevan Paduthu' (1988) is an enchanting romantic duet celebrating the joy of love, marital union, and deep emotional connection. The lovers describe their togetherness as a golden time brought forth by divine grace, comparing their romance to blooming flowers and a sweet bond that promises to endure across thousands of years. Through tender poetic imagery, the song expresses deep affection, commitment, and the everlasting joy of romantic harmony.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Katti vachiko / Thottu vachiko”

The second letters in 'Katti' and 'Thottu' rhyme, creating a rhythmic and musical flow in the refrain.

Upamai (Simile)

“Kothu malarena nee sirika nee sirika”

Compares the heroine's bright and graceful smile to a fresh cluster of blooming flowers using 'ena'.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Ponnana neram oh oh”

Metaphorically describes the precious and joyful time of union as 'Ponnana neram' (golden moment).

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Trivia

'En Jeevan Paduthu' (1988) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The track 'Katti Vachiko' is celebrated for its joyful melody and traditional folk-pop rhythmic arrangements that were characteristic of late 1980s Tamil cinema soundscapes.

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