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Lyrics & meaning

Kettathellam Naan

From Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil · 1972

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
23 May 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hoo hoo ooo
Male :Hoo oo hoo ooo
Female :Hoo
Male :Hoo
Female :Hoo
Male :Haa…aa…
Female :Haa…aa..
Kettadhellaam naan tharuven
Ennai nee marakkaadhae
Kettadhellaam naan tharuven
Ennai nee marakkaadhae
Kaalamellaam naan varuven
Kaalamellaam naan varuven
Ennai nee thadukkaadhae
Ennai nee thadukkaadhae
Kaalamellaam naan varuven
Ennai nee thadukkaadhae
Manivizhi moodi kanavugal kodi
Kaanbadhum unnaalae
Manivizhi moodi kanavugal kodi
Kaanbadhum unnaalae
Pani idhazh thaedi pala kadhai paesi
Vazhvadhum unnaalae
Kettadhellaam naan tharuven
Ennai nee marakkaadhae
Manavarai kolam thaniyarai paadal
Malarnthadhum innaalae
Manavarai kolam thaniyarai paadal
Malarnthadhum innaalae
Thalaivanin nenjam thavithadhu konjam
Kaninthadhum peennaalae
Kettadhellaam naan tharuven
Ennai nee marakkaadhae
Oru pozhuthaenum pirivariyaamal
Vaazhvathum naam thaanae
Thaaiyodu magalum thanthaiyum serndhu
Kaanbadhu nalam thaanae
Kettadhellaam naan tharuven
Ennai nee marakkaadhae
Kaalamellaam naan varuven
Kaalamellaam naan varuven
Ennai nee thadukkaadhae
Ennai nee thadukkaadhae
Hoo hoo oh...
Male: Hoo oh hoo oh...
Female: Hoo...
Male: Hoo...
Female: Hoo...
Male: Haa... aa...
Female: Haa... aa...
I will give you everything you ask for;
do not forget me.
I will give you everything you ask for;
do not forget me.
I will come to you for all time;
I will come to you for all time;
do not hold me back.
Do not hold me back.
I will come to you for all time;
do not hold me back.
Closing my eyes to dream a million dreams,
it is all because of you.
Closing my eyes to dream a million dreams,
it is all because of you.
Seeking dewy lips and sharing countless stories,
living this life is all because of you.
I will give you everything you ask for;
do not forget me.
The wedding decor and songs in our private room,
have blossomed on this very day.
The wedding decor and songs in our private room,
have blossomed on this very day.
The man's heart that once yearned with longing,
has softened now because of his woman.
I will give you everything you ask for;
do not forget me.
Without knowing separation even for a moment,
it is we who shall live together.
With mother, daughter, and father together,
what lies ahead is only goodness, isn't it?
I will give you everything you ask for;
do not forget me.
I will come to you for all time;
I will come to you for all time;
do not hold me back.
Do not hold me back.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic track expresses profound love, devotion, and lifelong commitment. The protagonist promises to grant everything the beloved asks for, requesting only never to be forgotten or held back from walking together through life. The lyrics describe the joy of dreaming together, sharing intimate stories, and celebrating marital togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Kaanbadhum unnaalae / Malarnthadhum innaalae”

The lines end with rhythmic matching sounds like 'unnaalae', 'innaalae', and 'peennaalae'.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Manavarai kolam thaniyarai paadal / Malarnthadhum innaalae”

Repetition of the 'Ma' sound at the beginning of successive lines creates melodic harmony.

Anaphora (Repetition)

“Kettadhellaam naan tharuven / Ennai nee marakkaadhae”

The line 'Kettadhellaam naan tharuven' is repeated as a central chorus refrain emphasizing unconditional love.

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Trivia

'Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil' (1972) is a Tamil film starring Jayalalithaa and Muthuraman, featuring lyrics penned by the legendary lyricist Vaali.

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