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Lyrics & meaning

Kettathellam Naan

From Thikku Theriyatha Kaattil · 1972

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Thikku Theriyatha Kaattil
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
31 May 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Male :……………….
Kettathellaam naan tharuvaen
Ennai nee marakkaathae
Kettathellaam naan tharuvaen
Ennai nee marakkaathae
Kaalamellaam naan varuvaen
Kaalamellaam naan varuvaen
Ennai nee thadukkaathae….ae….ae….
Ennai nee thadukkaathae….
Kaalamellaam naan varuvaen
Ennai nee thadukkaathae….
Mani vizhi moodi kanavugal kodi
Kaanbathum unnaalae
Mani vizhi moodi kanavugal kodi
Kaanbathum unnaalae
Pani idhazh thaedi pala kadhai pesi
Vaazhvathum unnaalae
Kettathellaam naan tharuvaen
Ennai nee marakkaathae
Manavaraikolam thani arai paadal
Malarnthathm innaalae
Manavaraikolam thani arai paadal
Malarnthathm innaalae
Thalaivanin nenjam
Thaviththathu konjam kaninthathum pennaalae
Kettathellaam naan tharuvaen
Ennai nee marakkaathae
Oru pozhuthaenum pirivariyaamal
Vaazhvathum naamthaanae
Female :Thaayodu magalum thanthaiyum saernthu
Kaanbathum nalamthaanae
Kettathellaam naan tharuvaen
Ennai nee marakkaathae
Kaalamellaam naan varuvaen
Kaalamellaam naan varuvaen
Ennai nee thadukkaathae….ae….ae….
Kaalamellaam naan varuvaen
Ennai nee thadukkaathae….
...
Male: ...
I will give you all that you ask for,
do not forget me.
I will give you all that you ask for,
do not forget me.
I will come to you all through life,
I will come to you all through life,
do not hold me back...
do not hold me back...
I will come to you all through life,
do not hold me back...
Closing my eyes and dreaming countless dreams,
is all because of you.
Closing my eyes and dreaming countless dreams,
is all because of you.
Seeking dew-soft lips and sharing endless talks,
living this life is all because of you.
I will give you all that you ask for,
do not forget me.
The beauty of the wedding stage, the song of our private room,
have blossomed on this very day.
The beauty of the wedding stage, the song of our private room,
have blossomed on this very day.
The heart of your man,
which yearned so much, softened only because of a woman.
I will give you all that you ask for,
do not forget me.
Without knowing separation even for a moment,
we are the ones who live together.
Female: Mother, daughter, and father coming together,
is such a wonderful sight, isn't it?
I will give you all that you ask for,
do not forget me.
I will come to you all through life,
I will come to you all through life,
do not hold me back...
I will come to you all through life,
do not hold me back...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic duet from the 1972 movie 'Thikku Theriyatha Kaattil' conveys deep affection, loyalty, and the joys of domestic togetherness. The lover promises to fulfill all desires of his soulmate and accompany her through every phase of life, requesting only that she never forget him or turn away his love. He acknowledges that his happiness, dreams, and emotional softening are all gifts brought about by her presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvamai)

Mani vizhi moodi kanavugal kodi

'Mani vizhi' compares bright, precious eyes to sparkling gems, and 'Pani idhazh' compares delicate lips to cool dew drops.

Eybukai (End Rhyme)

Kaanbathum unnaalae

Use of matching ending suffixes '-naalae' ('unnaalae', 'innaalae', 'pennaalae') creates a rhythmic, melodic flow.

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

Kaalamellaam naan varuvaen

Repeated line 'Kaalamellaam naan varuvaen' emphasizes eternal commitment across time.

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Trivia

The song is composed by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali, performed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela. Its theme of unconditional romantic commitment and family reunion aligns with the central drama of the movie.

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