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Lyrics & meaning

Kattukulle Pattu Sollum

From Idhayathai Thirudathe · 1989

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Idhayathai Thirudathe1989

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Aaaaa….aaaaaAaaaa....aaaaa
Female
Ooo….oooo…oooo….ooooOoo....oooo...oooo....oooo
Kaattukkullae paattu sollumAm I the virgin flower singing inside the forest?
Kanni poovum naandhaanooAm I the young girl calling you closer to fondle?
Kitta vandhu konja sollumTo run as a shadow...
Chinna ponnum naandhaanooMe alongside you...
Nizhalaaiththaan oda…What is my town?
Naanoo un koodaChorus: What?
Female
En oor enna…Female: What is my name?
Chorus :Enna…Chorus: What?
Female :En per enna…Female: Who am I really?
Chorus :EnnaChorus: Who?
Female :Naan dhaan yaaru…Female: Who is my guide?
Chorus :Yaaru…Chorus: He he he
Female :En vazhi yaaruOoo....oooo...oooo....oooo
Chorus :He he heWill my desires ever leave me?
Female
Ooo….oooo…oooo….ooooShould I come for you to embrace me?
Female
Ennaalum aasaigal enai vidumooMy heart grows hot in these times
Nee thazhuva naan varavooAre you not upon my eyes?
Innaalil soodaagum en manamum{The enchantress ghost is of my kind, Satan's spirit is my very shadow} (2)
Kan vizhimel nee illaiyooEnticing you with youthful charm, come to spread the mat
Female
{Mohini pisaasu en inamdhaanAm I the virgin flower singing inside the forest?
Saaththaanin pei kooda en nizhaldhaan} (2)Ohhhhhhoooooooooo.....
Paruvathunai mayakki unaiGhosts, spirits, and demons, the pride of the vampire spirit
Paai poda nee vaadaRigid bham bham
Female
Kaattukkullae paattu sollumAre you the virgin flower singing inside the forest?
Kanni poovum naandhaanooAre you the young girl calling closer to fondle?
Chorus
Ohhhhhhoooooooooo…..To run as a shadow...
Chorus
Boodha predha pisaasuMe alongside you...
Vedhaala peiyin jambhamIs temptation arising?
Jadam bham bhamAre you new to this too?
Male
Kaattukkullae paattu sollumWhen you are swooning...
Kanni poovum needhaanooIs it convenient for me to grab hold of you?
Kitta vandhu konja sollumAaaaaaaa...oooohooooooo...
Chinna ponnum needhaanooHa ha ha ha aha.....
Nizhalaaiththaan oda…Ohhhh...ooohhhh...ohhh..
Naanoo un koodaAll the night-time rituals are from now on
Male
Yen sabalam varudhaaCome near me, touch me with desire
Neeyum pudhidhaaThe hypnotic ritual that shoots straight into the core, from now on
Nee mayangum pozhudhaaTo hit instantly, wouldn't it spike sharply?
Naanum pudichukka thodhaa{Stop right there my deer-like girl, mischievous lady, if a female ghost sees you, a new desire will rise daily dear, that cannot be subdued} (2)
Aaaaaaaa…oooohooooooo…Oh my goodness, quick quick!
Chorus
Ha ha ha ha aha…..Do not move away, quickly quickly!
Ohhhh…ooohhhh…ohhh..Flower-like girl, why these illusions when I am with you?
Male
Raathiri nera poojaigal ellamAre you the virgin flower singing inside the forest?
Ippo inimeldhaanAhaaaaa.....
Aruginil varuvendiAre you the young girl calling closer to fondle?
Aasayil thoduvendiTo run as a shadow... da da da
Male
Gundaeli yera sokkuru poojaiMe alongside you...
Ippo inimeldhaanIs temptation arising?
Sattunu podaththaanAre you new to this song/vibe?
Sullunu yeraadhaaWhen you are swooning...
Male
{Nilladi maanae pokkiri pennaeIs it convenient for me to grab hold of you?
Pen pei unnai paarthaaAaaaaaaa...oooohooooooo...
Naaloru mogam yeridum kannaeAaaaaaaa...oooohooooooo..
Adhudhaan adangaadha} (2)Are you the virgin flower singing inside the forest?
Male
Adi aaththi pat pat pat patAre you the young girl calling closer to fondle?
Vilagaadhae jat pat jat pat
Poo pennae mayakkangal edhukku
Naan kooda
Male
Kaattukkullae paattu sollum
Kanni poovum needhaanoo
Ahaaaaa…..
Kitta vandhu konja sollum
Chinna ponnum needhaanoo
Nizhalaaiththaan oda…da da da
Naanoo un kooda
Male
Yen sabalam varudhaa
Neeyum pattukku pudhidhaa
Nee mayangum pozhudhaa
Naanum pudichukka thodhaa
Aaaaaaaa…oooohooooooo…
Chorus
Aaaaaaaa…oooohooooooo..
Male
Kaattukkullae paattu sollum
Kanni poovum needhaanoo
Kitta vandhu konja sollum
Chinna ponnum needhaanoo

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a playful, eerie, and flirtatious duet set in a mysterious, forest-like environment. A seductive spectral figure (or a playful maiden portraying a Mohini/enchantress) teases the hero, boasting about her supernatural allure and nocturnal charms. The hero responds with playful banter, acknowledging her haunting beauty while trying to navigate the hypnotic, seductive atmosphere. The lyrics blend playful fear with romantic entice, set to an upbeat, thrilling musical composition.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Mohini pisaasu en inamdhaan Saaththaanin pei kooda en nizhaldhaan

Comparing the female persona to a Mohini (vamp/enchantress ghost) and Satan's shadow to emphasize extreme allure and mystery.

Anaphora / Repetition

Kaattukkullae paattu sollum Kanni poovum needhaanoo

Repetition of the refrain 'Kaattukkullae paattu sollum' emphasizes the spooky and enchanting setting of the song.

Onomatopoeia

Adi aaththi pat pat pat pat Vilagaadhae jat pat jat pat

Use of rhythmic sound words like 'pat pat', 'jat pat', and 'bham bham' to generate urgency, energy, and a supernatural aura.

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Trivia

'Idhayathai Thirudathe' (1989) is the Tamil dubbed version of the iconic Telugu romantic thriller film 'Gitanjali', directed by Mani Ratnam with music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The Tamil soundtrack featured lyrics rewritten by the veteran lyricist Vaali to match the original tunes seamlessly.

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