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Lyrics & meaning

Kattikida

From Kaaki Sattai · 2015

Lyricist
Anthony Dasan
Singers
Anitha, Anthony Daasan, Durga Manasi
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
Kaaki Sattai2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ready ehh…Get ready...
Male :{Kattikidum munnae namma othigaya pakkanundiMale: Before we tie the knot, we must have a rehearsal, girl.
Kathukadi maamankitta athanayum atthupadiLearn everything thoroughly from this man.
Vidamaaten unne NaanaeI won't let you go, I myself...
Unna pichu thinna poren maanae} (2)I am going to tear and devour you, my deer!
Male
Kannae un kannam rendum mullae illa rosavadiMy dear, both your cheeks are like thornless roses.
Ponnae unn kenda kaalu mogathathaan thunduthadiGirl, your calves trigger my desire.
Odatha enn pulli maanae nee illayina vembi ponenDon't run away, my spotted deer, I was ruined without you.
Female
Othungi poda thalli naa mullirukkum kalliFemale: Move away and stand aside, I am a thorny cactus.
Enna thottuputta anga inge kuthi vaipanaeIf you touch me, I will prick you here and there.
Adikiriyae solli ara size-u gilliMale: You strike with prior warning, half-sized sharp girl!
Enn kitta vantha vaala otta narukkiduvenaeFemale: If you come near me, I will trim your tail off completely!
Male
Kattikida kattikida kattikidaEmbrace me, embrace me, embrace me...
Kattikida kattikidaaaaaaaaaaaaa…Embrace me, embrace me...
Male
Kattikidum munnae namma othigaya pakkanundiMale: Before we tie the knot, we must have a rehearsal, girl.
Kathukadi maamankitta athanayum atthupadiLearn everything thoroughly from this man.
Vidamaaten unne NaanaeI won't let you go, I myself...
Unna pichu thinna poren maanaeI am going to tear and devour you, my deer!
Male
Thaaram aatharam aaga pore sethaarama nee vaaYou are going to become my wife and foundation, come to me as a sweet mess!
Female :Aaka porutha en maama unakku aara porukalayaFemale: You waited for the food to cook, uncle, couldn't you wait for it to cool down?
Male :Vaadi enn jodi neenthanadi orasi paathukalamMale: Come my partner, let's rub against each other and see.
Female:Vaaren samsaaram aana pinnae pasiya theethukalamFemale: I will come after becoming your wife, then you can satisfy your hunger.
Male
Adi pithaanen unnalae sithiramaeMale: Oh my picture-perfect beauty, I went crazy because of you.
Enna kollama kolluiriyaeYou are killing me softly without actually killing me.
Naa thinusaaga porantheanaeI was born in a unique way.
Unakaaga valanthenae allama alluriyaeI grew up for you, you are scooping me up completely!
Female
Othungi poda thalli naa mullirukkum kalliFemale: Move away and stand aside, I am a thorny cactus.
Enna thottuputta anga inge kuthi vaipanaeIf you touch me, I will prick you here and there.
Adikiriyae solli ara size-u gilliMale: You strike with prior warning, half-sized sharp girl!
Enn kitta vantha vaala otta narukkiduvenaeFemale: If you come near me, I will trim your tail off completely!
Male
: Kattikida kattikida kattikidaEmbrace me, embrace me, embrace me...
Kattikida kattikidaaaaaaaaaaaaa…Embrace me, embrace me...
Male
Ready ehhGet ready!
Male
Kattikidum munnae namma othigaya pakkanundiMale: Before we tie the knot, we must have a rehearsal, girl.
Kathukadi maamankitta athanayum atthupadiLearn everything thoroughly from this man.
Vidamaaten unne NaanaeI won't let you go, I myself...
Unna pichu thinna poren maanaeI am going to tear and devour you, my deer!
Male
Kannae un kannam rendum mullae illa rosavadiMy dear, both your cheeks are like thornless roses.
Ponnae unn kenda kaalu mogathathaan thunduthadiGirl, your calves trigger my desire.
Odatha enn pulli maanae nee illayina vembi ponenDon't run away, my spotted deer, I was ruined without you.
Female
Othungi poda thalli naa mullirukkum kalliFemale: Move away and stand aside, I am a thorny cactus.
Enna thottuputta anga inge kuthi vaipanaeIf you touch me, I will prick you here and there.
Adikiriyae solli ara size-u gilliMale: You strike with prior warning, half-sized sharp girl!
Enn kitta vantha vaala otta narukkiduvenaeFemale: If you come near me, I will trim your tail off completely!
Male
Kattikida kattikida kattikidaEmbrace me, embrace me, embrace me...
Kattikida kattikida…oohh…Embrace me, embrace me... ohh...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Kattikida is a high-energy folk-pop duet from the 2015 Tamil movie Kaaki Sattai. The song depicts playful, flirtatious banter between the male protagonist and his love interest. The hero playfully demands a 'rehearsal' of their romantic life before marriage, showering her with passionate compliments, while the heroine feistily fends off his eagerness, urging him to wait until they are officially married. Throughout the track, rural metaphors and clever folk colloquialisms are used to highlight their dynamic—she portrays herself as a prickling cactus to keep him at bay, while he teasingly compares her to a sharp, fiery girl. The song balances romantic longing with energetic humorous counter-arguments.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Kannae un kannam rendum mullae illa rosavadi

Comparing soft cheeks directly to a rose without thorns.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Othungi poda thalli naa mullirukkum kalli

The heroine compares herself to a thorny cactus (kalli) to signify her sharp defense against his advances.

Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai)

Kattikidum munnae namma othigaya pakkanundi / Kathukadi maamankitta athanayum atthupadi

The second consonant 'tt' rhymes across consecutive phrases ('Kattikidum' / 'Kathukadi').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Unna pichu thinna poren maanae

Exaggerated expression of love where he says he will tear and eat her up out of affection.

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Trivia

The song 'Kattikida' was composed by Anirudh Ravichander for the film Kaaki Sattai starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sri Divya. The lyrics were penned by renowned folk artist Anthony Dasan, who infused authentic Tamil village-style folk banter into a modern dance-beat arrangement.

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