Kattula Thalai
From Solla Marandha Kadhai · 2002
- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Singer
- Vidhu Prathapan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Solla Marandha Kadhai2002
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aehaehae… | Aehaehae… |
| Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo | Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo |
| Male | |
| Aehaehae… | Aehaehae… |
| Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo | Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo |
| Aehaehae… | Aehaehae… |
| Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo | Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………….. | ... |
| Male | |
| Kaattula thalai aattura | Nodding your head in the forest, |
| Siru aavaaram poovae | O little Aavaaram flower, |
| Em paattaiyum konjam | Listen a little to my song as well, |
| Kettu kolladai aavaaram poovae | Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower! |
| Male | |
| Kaattula thalai aattura | Nodding your head in the forest, |
| Siru aavaaram poovae | O little Aavaaram flower, |
| Em paattaiyum konjam | Listen a little to my song as well, |
| Kettu kolladai aavaaram poovae | Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower! |
| Male | |
| Manjala poosunadhaaru | Who smeared turmeric on you? |
| Konji chirikka sonnadhum yaaru | Who told you to smile so affectionately? |
| Andhiyil vaanathu vanna | Who smiles back giving colorful tunes |
| Sindhu thandhu sirippadhum yaaru | In the evening sky? |
| Thendral kaathula kaiya korkkura | Holding hands with the gentle breeze, |
| Vilaiyaattukku pesura pechula | In the casual chatter of playful banter... |
| Male | |
| Kaattula thalai aattura | Nodding your head in the forest, |
| Siru aavaaram poovae | O little Aavaaram flower, |
| Em paattaiyum konjam | Listen a little to my song as well, |
| Kettu kolladai aavaaram poovae | Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower! |
| Chorus | |
| Naanae nannae naanae nannae | Naanae nannae naanae nannae |
| Naanae nannae appadi podu | Naanae nannae, hit it like that! |
| Naanae nannae | Naanae nannae |
| Thantha nana naanae nannae | Thantha nana naanae nannae |
| Naanae nannae naanae nannae | Naanae nannae naanae nannae |
| Adi aamaa sollu | Hey, say yes to that! |
| Naanae nannae | Naanae nannae |
| Thana thandhaa nannaa nannaa | Thana thandhaa nannaa nannaa |
| Hey thana thandhaa nannaa nannaa | Hey thana thandhaa nannaa nannaa |
| Male | |
| Mannil vedhachidum | You look at the paddy seed |
| Nella nee paakkuriyae adiyae | Sown in the earth, my girl; |
| Ingu unna vedhachadhu | Will you tell me correctly |
| Yaarunnu solluviyaa sariyaa | Who sowed you here? |
| Male | |
| Poothu chirikkira | When I look at you blooming |
| Unna naan paakkaiyilae adiyae | And smiling, my girl, |
| Mugam paathu chinungura | I am reminded of a young maiden |
| Kanni pen nyaabagamae varudhae | Blushing as she looks at a face. |
| Male | |
| Kaattu poovilum | Even in wild flowers, |
| Thaen kaattum poovilum | Even in flowers showing nectar, |
| Sudhi kootti cherudhae | Harmonizing pitch together, |
| Nalla paattu kekkudhae | A fine melody is heard. |
| Pookkalin nanbanum naanae | I am a friend of flowers too, |
| Adhai naan sollat thaevai illai | I don't need to say that out loud. |
| Ungalai enakku thandhaal | If you give yourselves to me, |
| Annai anbukku ellai illai | A mother's love knows no bounds. |
| Oru vaazhthu paada vaadi neeyum | Come, join in to sing a blessing, |
| Vaaliba koottukkullae | Into the group of youth! |
| Male | |
| Kaattula thalai aattura | Nodding your head in the forest, |
| Siru aavaaram poovae | O little Aavaaram flower, |
| Em paattaiyum konjam | Listen a little to my song as well, |
| Kettu kolladai aavaaram poovae | Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower! |
| Male | |
| Thottathu velachal | Just as the harvest from the farm |
| Pattanam povadhu pol adiyae | Goes to the town, my girl, |
| Pattikkaattil porandhum | Is education just about going to town |
| Pattanam povadhu thaan padippaa | Despite being born in a rural village? |
| Male | |
| Patta padippidhu | Degree education |
| Panathai kondu varum adiyae | Brings in money, my girl; |
| Unna petha oorukkadhu | What will it yield for the village |
| Ennatha kondu tharum iniyae | That gave birth to you, sweet one? |
| Male | |
| Padicha padippinaal | From the education received, |
| Nalla panbu valaranum | Good virtues must grow. |
| Andha panbu uyarvadhaal | As those virtues elevate, |
| Naadu perumai kollanum | The nation should feel proud. |
| Ungalai paarppavan padippaan | Whoever looks at you will learn, |
| Avan padikka thaevai illai | He doesn't need formal study. |
| Unmai unarvugal izhandhaal | If true feelings are lost, |
| Avar mannukku thaevai illai | They are of no use to this earth. |
| Indha vaarthai koora vaadi ennodu | Come with me to say these words, |
| Vaaliba koottukkullae | Into the group of youth! |
| Male | |
| Kaattula thalai aattura | Nodding your head in the forest, |
| Siru aavaaram poovae | O little Aavaaram flower, |
| Chorus :Heyy thana nana naaana | Heyy thana nana naaana |
| Male :Em paattaiyum konjam | Listen a little to my song as well, |
| Kettu kolladai aavaaram poovae | Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower! |
| Chorus :Heyy thana nana naaana | Heyy thana nana naaana |
| Male | |
| Manjala poosunadhaaru | Who smeared turmeric on you? |
| Konji chirikka sonnadhum yaaru | Who told you to smile so affectionately? |
| Andhiyil vaanathu vanna | Who smiles back giving colorful tunes |
| Sindhu thandhu sirippadhum yaaru | In the evening sky? |
| Thendral kaathula kaiya korkkura | Holding hands with the gentle breeze, |
| Vilaiyaattukku pesura pechula | In the casual chatter of playful banter... |
ஏஹேஹே...
ஓ ஓ ஹோ ஹொஹ்ஹோ... ஹொஹ்ஹோ
Aehaehae…
Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo
ஏஹேஹே...
ஓ ஓ ஹோ ஹொஹ்ஹோ... ஹொஹ்ஹோ
ஏஹேஹே...
ஓ ஓ ஹோ ஹொஹ்ஹோ... ஹொஹ்ஹோ
Aehaehae…
Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo
Aehaehae…
Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo
..................................
...
காட்டுல தலை ஆட்டுற
சிறு ஆவாரம் பூவே
எம் பாட்டையும் கொஞ்சம்
கேட்டுக் கொள்ளடி ஆவாரம் பூவே
Nodding your head in the forest,
O little Aavaaram flower,
Listen a little to my song as well,
Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower!
காட்டுல தலை ஆட்டுற
சிறு ஆவாரம் பூவே
எம் பாட்டையும் கொஞ்சம்
கேட்டுக் கொள்ளடி ஆவாரம் பூவே
Nodding your head in the forest,
O little Aavaaram flower,
Listen a little to my song as well,
Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower!
மஞ்சளப் பூசுனதாரு
கொஞ்சிச் சிரிக்கச் சொன்னதும் யாரு
அந்தியில் வானத்து வண்ண
சிந்து தந்து சிரிப்பதும் யாரு
தென்றல் காத்துல கையக் கோர்க்குற
விளையாட்டுக்குப் பேசுற பேச்சுல
Who smeared turmeric on you?
Who told you to smile so affectionately?
Who smiles back giving colorful tunes
In the evening sky?
Holding hands with the gentle breeze,
In the casual chatter of playful banter...
காட்டுல தலை ஆட்டுற
சிறு ஆவாரம் பூவே
எம் பாட்டையும் கொஞ்சம்
கேட்டுக் கொள்ளடி ஆவாரம் பூவே
Nodding your head in the forest,
O little Aavaaram flower,
Listen a little to my song as well,
Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower!
னானே னன்னே னானே னன்னே
னானே னன்னே அப்படி போடு
னானே னன்னே
தந்தனன னானே னன்னே
னானே னன்னே னானே னன்னே
அடி ஆமா சொல்லு
னானே னன்னே
தன தந்தா னன்னா னன்னா
தன தந்தா னன்னா னன்னா
Naanae nannae naanae nannae
Naanae nannae, hit it like that!
Naanae nannae
Thantha nana naanae nannae
Naanae nannae naanae nannae
Hey, say yes to that!
Naanae nannae
Thana thandhaa nannaa nannaa
Hey thana thandhaa nannaa nannaa
மண்ணில் வெதச்சிடும்
நெல்ல நீ பாக்குறியே அடியே
இங்கு உன்ன வெதச்சது
யாருன்னு சொல்லுவியா சரியா
You look at the paddy seed
Sown in the earth, my girl;
Will you tell me correctly
Who sowed you here?
பூத்துச் சிரிக்கிற
உன்ன நான் பாக்கையிலே அடியே
முகம் பாத்துச் சிணுங்குற
கன்னிப் பெண் ஞாபகமே வருதே
When I look at you blooming
And smiling, my girl,
I am reminded of a young maiden
Blushing as she looks at a face.
காட்டுப் பூவிலும்
தேன் காட்டும் பூவிலும்
சுதி கூட்டிச் சேருதே
நல்ல பாட்டு கேக்குதே
பூக்களின் நண்பனும் நானே
அதை நான் சொல்லத் தேவை இல்லை
உங்களை எனக்குத் தந்தாள்
அன்னை அன்புக்கு எல்லை இல்லை
ஒரு வாழ்த்துப் பாட வாடி நீயும்
வாலிபக் கூட்டுக்குள்ளே
Even in wild flowers,
Even in flowers showing nectar,
Harmonizing pitch together,
A fine melody is heard.
I am a friend of flowers too,
I don't need to say that out loud.
If you give yourselves to me,
A mother's love knows no bounds.
Come, join in to sing a blessing,
Into the group of youth!
காட்டுல தலை ஆட்டுற
சிறு ஆவாரம் பூவே
எம் பாட்டையும் கொஞ்சம்
கேட்டுக் கொள்ளடி ஆவாரம் பூவே
Nodding your head in the forest,
O little Aavaaram flower,
Listen a little to my song as well,
Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower!
தோட்டத்து வெளச்சல்
பட்டணம் போவது போல் அடியே
பட்டிக்காட்டில் பொறந்தும்
பட்டணம் போவதுதான் படிப்பா
Just as the harvest from the farm
Goes to the town, my girl,
Is education just about going to town
Despite being born in a rural village?
பட்டப் படிப்பிது
பணத்தைக் கொண்டு வரும் அடியே
உன்னப் பெத்த ஊருக்கது
என்னத்தக் கொண்டுத் தரும் இனியே
Degree education
Brings in money, my girl;
What will it yield for the village
That gave birth to you, sweet one?
படிச்சப் படிப்பினால்
நல்ல பண்பு வளரணும்
அந்தப் பண்பு உயர்வதால்
நாடு பெருமை கொள்ளணும்
உங்களைப் பார்ப்பவன் படிப்பான்
அவன் படிக்கத் தேவை இல்லை
உண்மை உணர்வுகள் இழந்தால்
அவர் மண்ணுக்குத் தேவை இல்லை
இந்த வார்த்தை கூற வாடி என்னோடு
வாலிபக் கூட்டுக்குள்ளே
From the education received,
Good virtues must grow.
As those virtues elevate,
The nation should feel proud.
Whoever looks at you will learn,
He doesn't need formal study.
If true feelings are lost,
They are of no use to this earth.
Come with me to say these words,
Into the group of youth!
காட்டுல தலை ஆட்டுற
சிறு ஆவாரம் பூவே
குழு :
ஹேய் தன நன நானா
எம் பாட்டையும் கொஞ்சம்
கேட்டுக் கொள்ளடி ஆவாரம் பூவே
குழு :
ஹேய் தன நன நானா
Nodding your head in the forest,
O little Aavaaram flower,
Heyy thana nana naaana
Listen a little to my song as well,
Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower!
Heyy thana nana naaana
மஞ்சளப் பூசுனதாரு
கொஞ்சிச் சிரிக்கச் சொன்னதும் யாரு
அந்தியில் வானத்து வண்ண
சிந்து தந்து சிரிப்பதும் யாரு
தென்றல் காத்துல கையக் கோர்க்குற
விளையாட்டுக்குப் பேசுற பேச்சுல
Who smeared turmeric on you?
Who told you to smile so affectionately?
Who smiles back giving colorful tunes
In the evening sky?
Holding hands with the gentle breeze,
In the casual chatter of playful banter...
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
காட்டுல தலை ஆட்டுற
சிறு ஆவாரம் பூவே
எம் பாட்டையும் கொஞ்சம்
கேட்டுக் கொள்ளடி ஆவாரம் பூவே
காட்டுல தலை ஆட்டுற
சிறு ஆவாரம் பூவே
எம் பாட்டையும் கொஞ்சம்
கேட்டுக் கொள்ளடி ஆவாரம் பூவே
Aehaehae…
Aehaehae…
Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo
Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo
Aehaehae…
Aehaehae…
Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo
Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo
Aehaehae…
Aehaehae…
Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo
Ooo oo ho hohho… hohoo
………………………..
...
Kaattula thalai aattura
Nodding your head in the forest,
Siru aavaaram poovae
O little Aavaaram flower,
Em paattaiyum konjam
Listen a little to my song as well,
Kettu kolladai aavaaram poovae
Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower!
Kaattula thalai aattura
Nodding your head in the forest,
Siru aavaaram poovae
O little Aavaaram flower,
Em paattaiyum konjam
Listen a little to my song as well,
Kettu kolladai aavaaram poovae
Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower!
Manjala poosunadhaaru
Who smeared turmeric on you?
Konji chirikka sonnadhum yaaru
Who told you to smile so affectionately?
Andhiyil vaanathu vanna
Who smiles back giving colorful tunes
Sindhu thandhu sirippadhum yaaru
In the evening sky?
Thendral kaathula kaiya korkkura
Holding hands with the gentle breeze,
Vilaiyaattukku pesura pechula
In the casual chatter of playful banter...
Kaattula thalai aattura
Nodding your head in the forest,
Siru aavaaram poovae
O little Aavaaram flower,
Em paattaiyum konjam
Listen a little to my song as well,
Kettu kolladai aavaaram poovae
Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower!
Naanae nannae naanae nannae
Naanae nannae naanae nannae
Naanae nannae appadi podu
Naanae nannae, hit it like that!
Naanae nannae
Naanae nannae
Thantha nana naanae nannae
Thantha nana naanae nannae
Naanae nannae naanae nannae
Naanae nannae naanae nannae
Adi aamaa sollu
Hey, say yes to that!
Naanae nannae
Naanae nannae
Thana thandhaa nannaa nannaa
Thana thandhaa nannaa nannaa
Hey thana thandhaa nannaa nannaa
Hey thana thandhaa nannaa nannaa
Mannil vedhachidum
You look at the paddy seed
Nella nee paakkuriyae adiyae
Sown in the earth, my girl;
Ingu unna vedhachadhu
Will you tell me correctly
Yaarunnu solluviyaa sariyaa
Who sowed you here?
Poothu chirikkira
When I look at you blooming
Unna naan paakkaiyilae adiyae
And smiling, my girl,
Mugam paathu chinungura
I am reminded of a young maiden
Kanni pen nyaabagamae varudhae
Blushing as she looks at a face.
Kaattu poovilum
Even in wild flowers,
Thaen kaattum poovilum
Even in flowers showing nectar,
Sudhi kootti cherudhae
Harmonizing pitch together,
Nalla paattu kekkudhae
A fine melody is heard.
Pookkalin nanbanum naanae
I am a friend of flowers too,
Adhai naan sollat thaevai illai
I don't need to say that out loud.
Ungalai enakku thandhaal
If you give yourselves to me,
Annai anbukku ellai illai
A mother's love knows no bounds.
Oru vaazhthu paada vaadi neeyum
Come, join in to sing a blessing,
Vaaliba koottukkullae
Into the group of youth!
Kaattula thalai aattura
Nodding your head in the forest,
Siru aavaaram poovae
O little Aavaaram flower,
Em paattaiyum konjam
Listen a little to my song as well,
Kettu kolladai aavaaram poovae
Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower!
Thottathu velachal
Just as the harvest from the farm
Pattanam povadhu pol adiyae
Goes to the town, my girl,
Pattikkaattil porandhum
Is education just about going to town
Pattanam povadhu thaan padippaa
Despite being born in a rural village?
Patta padippidhu
Degree education
Panathai kondu varum adiyae
Brings in money, my girl;
Unna petha oorukkadhu
What will it yield for the village
Ennatha kondu tharum iniyae
That gave birth to you, sweet one?
Padicha padippinaal
From the education received,
Nalla panbu valaranum
Good virtues must grow.
Andha panbu uyarvadhaal
As those virtues elevate,
Naadu perumai kollanum
The nation should feel proud.
Ungalai paarppavan padippaan
Whoever looks at you will learn,
Avan padikka thaevai illai
He doesn't need formal study.
Unmai unarvugal izhandhaal
If true feelings are lost,
Avar mannukku thaevai illai
They are of no use to this earth.
Indha vaarthai koora vaadi ennodu
Come with me to say these words,
Vaaliba koottukkullae
Into the group of youth!
Kaattula thalai aattura
Nodding your head in the forest,
Siru aavaaram poovae
O little Aavaaram flower,
Chorus :Heyy thana nana naaana
Heyy thana nana naaana
Male :Em paattaiyum konjam
Listen a little to my song as well,
Kettu kolladai aavaaram poovae
Listen to it, O Aavaaram flower!
Chorus :Heyy thana nana naaana
Heyy thana nana naaana
Manjala poosunadhaaru
Who smeared turmeric on you?
Konji chirikka sonnadhum yaaru
Who told you to smile so affectionately?
Andhiyil vaanathu vanna
Who smiles back giving colorful tunes
Sindhu thandhu sirippadhum yaaru
In the evening sky?
Thendral kaathula kaiya korkkura
Holding hands with the gentle breeze,
Vilaiyaattukku pesura pechula
In the casual chatter of playful banter...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Kaattula Thalai Aattura' from the movie 'Solla Marandha Kadhai' (2002) is a rustic, folk-inspired melody addressed to the yellow Aavaaram flower. The protagonist uses nature as a canvas to express deep moral reflections on life, education, and village culture. He draws parallels between the innate beauty of wild flora and the innocent charm of rural women. Beyond simple aesthetic appreciation, the song transitions into a social commentary on education and moral values. The protagonist highlights how real education should not merely serve as a tool to move to cities and earn money, but should foster virtue, character, and love for one's roots and motherland.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Apostrophe (Address to nature)
“Kaattula thalai aattura Siru aavaaram poovae”
Addressing the 'Aavaaram poove' (Aavaaram flower) as an active listener and dialogue partner throughout the song.
Personification
“Thendral kaathula kaiya korkkura”
Attributing human traits like smiling ('sirippadhum yaaru') and holding hands ('kaiya korkkura') to flowers and breezes.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming in Tamil)
“Mannil vedhachidum / Ingu unna vedhachadhu”
Rhyming of second consonant letters across lines such as 'vedhachidum' / 'vedhachadhu'.
Metaphor
“Manjala poosunadhaaru”
Comparing the natural bloom of yellow flowers to turmeric application ('Manjala poosunadhaaru').
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Trivia
The soundtrack of 'Solla Marandha Kadhai' was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, directed by Cheran. The movie was adapted from the famous Tamil novel 'Thalaikeezh Vigithangal' written by Bama / R. Parthasarathy. Ilaiyaraaja himself penned the lyrics for this track, weaving folk rhythms ('Oppari' and 'Naattupura Paattu' flavors) with philosophical reflections.
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