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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
Details
Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil1972

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hoo hoo oooHoo hoo ooo
Male :Hoo oo hoo oooMale: Hoo oo hoo ooo
Female :HooFemale: Hoo
Male :HooMale: Hoo
Female :HooFemale: Hoo
Male :Haa…aa…Male: Haa...aa...
Female :Haa…aa..Female: Haa...aa..
Female
Kettadhellaam naan tharuvenI will give you everything you ask for
Ennai nee marakkaadhaeDo not forget me
Kettadhellaam naan tharuvenI will give you everything you ask for
Ennai nee marakkaadhaeDo not forget me
Male
Kaalamellaam naan varuvenI will accompany you for a lifetime
Kaalamellaam naan varuvenI will accompany you for a lifetime
Ennai nee thadukkaadhaeDo not stop me
Ennai nee thadukkaadhaeDo not stop me
Male
Kaalamellaam naan varuvenI will accompany you for a lifetime
Ennai nee thadukkaadhaeDo not stop me
Female
Manivizhi moodi kanavugal kodiClosing gem-like eyes and seeing millions of dreams
Kaanbadhum unnaalaeIt is all because of you
Manivizhi moodi kanavugal kodiClosing gem-like eyes and seeing millions of dreams
Kaanbadhum unnaalaeIt is all because of you
Male
Pani idhazh thaedi pala kadhai paesiSeeking dew-drop lips and talking of many stories
Vazhvadhum unnaalaeLiving life is also because of you
Female
Kettadhellaam naan tharuvenI will give you everything you ask for
Ennai nee marakkaadhaeDo not forget me
Male
Manavarai kolam thaniyarai paadalThe decorative wedding altar and the song in the private chamber
Malarnthadhum innaalaeHave blossomed on this day
Manavarai kolam thaniyarai paadalThe decorative wedding altar and the song in the private chamber
Malarnthadhum innaalaeHave blossomed on this day
Female
Thalaivanin nenjam thavithadhu konjamThe hero's heart yearned for a little while
Kaninthadhum peennaalaeAnd softened because of the woman
Male
Kettadhellaam naan tharuvenI will give you everything you ask for
Ennai nee marakkaadhaeDo not forget me
Male
Oru pozhuthaenum pirivariyaamalWithout separating even for a single moment
Vaazhvathum naam thaanaeIt is us who live together
Thaaiyodu magalum thanthaiyum serndhuTogether with mother, daughter, and father joining hands
Kaanbadhu nalam thaanaeWhat we see is true prosperity
Male
Kettadhellaam naan tharuvenI will give you everything you ask for
Ennai nee marakkaadhaeDo not forget me
Female
Kaalamellaam naan varuvenI will accompany you for a lifetime
Kaalamellaam naan varuvenI will accompany you for a lifetime
Ennai nee thadukkaadhaeDo not stop me
Ennai nee thadukkaadhaeDo not stop me

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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