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Kattikidalaam Kattikidalaam

From Poovarasan · 1996

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Poovarasan
Movie release year
1996
Lyrics added on
14 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kattikidalaam kattikidalam
Kattinathukappuram
Vechikidalaam vechikidalaam
Muthu ithazh oththadam
Podava mayakkam varuthae varuthae
Odambu muzhukka suduthae suduthae
Kedanthu thavikkum uyirae uyirae
Kadanji edutha thayirae thayirae
Kattikidalaam kattikidalam
Kattinathukappuram
Vechikidalaam vechikidalaam
Muthu ithazh oththadam
Oodha kaathu raapodhu
Theepola aayaachu
Oora paarthu raa thookam
Naethodu poyaachu
Kodu pottu vechaalum
Un aasai nikkaadhu
Kolam podakoodathae
Nee konjam utkaaru
Chinna chinna kolam
Pottu paarkalaama
Pulli veika venum
Thalli nikkalaamaa
Suthamaana manasu
Kettu pogalaama
Kuthanjolli yaarum
Vambu pesalaama
Pollaadha sill vandu
Panjaangam paarthaa
Poonthaena vaangum
Kattikidalaam kattikidalam
Kattinathukappuram
Vechikidalaam vechikidalaam
Muthu ithazh oththadam
Unakku
Podava mayakkam varuthae varuthae
Odambu muzhukka suduthae suduthae
Kedanthu thavikkum uyirae uyirae
Kadanji edutha thayirae thayirae
Kattikidalaam kattikidalam
Kattinathukappuram
Vechikidalaam vechikidalaam
Muthu ithazh oththadam
Vennilaavil soraakki
Naam thinna koodaatha
Thendral vanthu nammodu
Themmaangu paadaatha
Vennilaavum ennaanu
Keezhaala paarkaadha
Sodi onnu angaenu
Ooraarku chollaatha
Unnai ennai pola
Nooru perai paarthu
Pazhagi pona thamma
Paal nilavum naethu
Cholli cholli enna
Sokka veikum maama
Innum konja kaalam
Kaathirukkalaama
Naal paarthu
Naal paarthu
Naal poga koodum
Nadikaathae maanae
Kattikidalaam kattikidalam
Kattinathukappuram
Vechikidalaam vechikidalaam
Muthu ithazh oththadam
Enakku
Podava mayakkam varuthae varuthae
Odambu muzhukka suduthae suduthae
Kedanthu thavikkum uyirae uyirae
Kadanji edutha thayirae thayirae
Kattikidalaam kattikidalam
Female :Kattinathukappuram
Male :Vechikidalaam vechikidalaam
Female :Hmmm hmmmm hmmmm
We can tie the knot, we can tie the knot,
Only after we are wed,
we can place, we can place
the warm touch of pearl lips.
Shall I give it? Dizziness is overcoming me!
My whole body burns with heat!
My yearning soul is restless, oh restless!
My freshly churned butter, my sweet!
We can tie the knot, we can tie the knot,
Only after we are wed,
we can place, we can place
the warm touch of pearl lips.
The biting chill of the night wind
has turned into fire.
Watching the town, my night's sleep
vanished since yesterday.
Even if I draw a line to hold back,
your desire will not stop.
We shouldn't start making moves yet;
just sit down for a moment.
Little decorative kolam patterns...
shall we try drawing them together?
We have to place the dots first,
so why are you standing far away?
Can a pure, innocent heart
ever be spoiled?
Could anyone find fault
and start spreading gossip?
Does a restless little beetle
consult the astrological calendar
before tasting the flower's honey?
We can tie the knot, we can tie the knot,
Only after we are wed,
we can place, we can place
the warm touch of pearl lips.
For you,
Shall I give it? Dizziness is overcoming me!
My whole body burns with heat!
My yearning soul is restless, oh restless!
My freshly churned butter, my sweet!
We can tie the knot, we can tie the knot,
Only after we are wed,
we can place, we can place
the warm touch of pearl lips.
Cooking rice under the moonlight,
can't we share a meal together?
Won't the gentle breeze join us
and sing a rustic song?
Won't the bright moon look down
and wonder what is happening?
Won't it point out a couple there
and tell the whole town?
Having watched a hundred lovers
just like you and me,
it has grown used to it by now,
that milky moon of yesterday.
What is the use of your sweet words
that charm me so, my love?
For just a little longer,
can't we wait patiently?
Checking for good days,
checking for good days,
the days will only slip away!
Don't play innocent, my deer!
We can tie the knot, we can tie the knot,
Only after we are wed,
we can place, we can place
the warm touch of pearl lips.
For me,
Shall I give it? Dizziness is overcoming me!
My whole body burns with heat!
My yearning soul is restless, oh restless!
My freshly churned butter, my sweet!
We can tie the knot, we can tie the knot,
Female: Only after we are wed...
Male: We can place, we can place!
Female: Mmm hmm hmm...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful duet from the movie Poovarasan (1996) depicts a lighthearted romantic banter between two lovers anticipating their wedding. The male protagonist expresses intense longing, impatience, and physical attraction, eager to embrace and kiss his beloved. In response, the female protagonist teasingly sets boundaries, reminding him that intimacy must wait until after their formal marriage. She uses analogies of traditional customs like drawing rangoli patterns and waiting for auspicious dates to keep his playful advances at bay. Throughout the song, romantic metaphors involving the cool night breeze feeling like fire, cooking rice in moonlight, and beetles sipping honey enrich the emotional atmosphere. Despite her resistance, both partners share deep mutual affection and excitement for their eventual union, turning a simple debate about waiting into a lively and rhythmic musical exchange.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvomai)

“Muthu ithazh oththadam”

Comparing lips to pearls ('Muthu ithazh') and comparing the lover to freshly churned curd ('Kadanji edutha thayirae') to signify richness and sweetness.

Oxymoron / Paradox

“Oodha kaathu raapodhu / Theepola aayaachu”

Describing cool night winds as hot fire ('Oodha kaathu... Theepola aayaachu') to symbolize romantic heat and desire.

Rhyme / Monorime (Edhukai / Monai)

“Kattikidalaam kattikidalam”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds and rhythmic repetition ('Kattikidalaam kattikidalam' / 'Vechikidalaam vechikidalaam') creating musical momentum.

Personification

“Thendral vanthu nammodu / Themmaangu paadaatha”

Attributing human actions to natural elements like the gentle breeze singing a song ('Thendral vanthu nammodu / Themmaangu paadaatha').

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Trivia

The song is composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the 1996 Tamil film 'Poovarasan' starring Vijayakanth and Radhika Chaudhari. Written by legendary lyricist Vaali, the song features humorous and rustic romantic dialogue set to a vibrant folk beat characteristic of Ilaiyaraaja's mid-90s rural soundtrack compositions.

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